Now a days I really don't go out much, saying that when I do go out I do a little research. Having heard of M5 I decide to read some reviews. Some good and some bad, but seeing one person saying that their server was not fast enough and someone else saying their server was too fast I decided you can't be everything to everyone and gave them a shot.
My first visit was on the 5th, I forgot I was in Charlotte. It's a well designed restaurant ,lots of browns and neutral colors. Dim lights and chill music. My date and I sat in the "Round" room, they had a name for the room but I forgot it. The server was young guy and very energetic. He let me know about the Sangria feature for the night but we opted for a bottle of wine. M5 has a very well rounded wine list full of wines you don't see often (One from Lebanon). We had a great Tempranillo from the Rioja region. The food was very nice as well. Started with the mussel-pot which had me dipping my bread into the sauce long after the mussels where gone. My entree was the "Whole Fish", explained to me as "Head on and Tail On". . It was a mediterranean sea bas that night and was quite delicious. My date didn't care to see the fish's head so the chef fillet it in the kitchen. She had the scallops and loved them. Dessert was a goat cheese custard which blew my mind.
I enjoyed my experience and will come again. All in all A++ meal, total bill was around $100.
Pros: Ambient, Diverse wine list, Great food.
Cons: Wish I could go out more than I do.
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