Bernardin Florist is a restaurant located in uptown Charlotte on Tryon, in an area called the Green. The interior design is exquisite and upscale, though the space is very small with tables close together. It is a great spot for a quick sit-down lunch, which is bustling daily, and also works well for date night or special occasions like an anniversary. The service is frequently described as amazing, fabulous, and phenomenal. Servers are helpful, informative, and accommodating, getting food out quickly and handling separate checks with ease. However, seating near the lobby door can be extremely cold. The menu offers a variety of entrees that taste great. Popular items include the delicious crab cakes, which are not over-breaded and contain a lot of lump crab meat. Other praised dishes are the pan-roasted sea scallops, lobster ravioli, fried gulf oysters, pork belly, and salmon, though the salmon can sometimes be a bit salty or slightly overcooked. Appetizers like the soup of the day and New England clam chowder are rich in flavor. Sides include fries, fresh vegetables, and gnocchi, though portions of gnocchi can be small. Cocktails like the Parisian Martini and the Tipsy Golfer are refreshing, strong, delicious, and sweet. There is a parking garage next to the restaurant, making parking easy. Overall, guests report a lovely experience and state they will be returning.
