- The Southern food at Mert’s Heart & Soul Restaurant is a can't miss
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- Brandon GreesonFebruary 7, 2013Great food at an affordable price. Definitely a true taste of the south! Free parking (up to 2 hours) at the Holiday Inn next door. Just give your parking ticket to your server and they will "comp" itUpvote12Downvote
- Shawn CookAugust 15, 2017OMG! This food was sooooo good. Delicious! I had the Mac and cheese, greens, and fried chicken. They welcome you with a piece of cornbread, which was excellent, when you are seated. Very nice touch.Upvote4Downvote
- Joshua DrownJanuary 23, 2014One of the most friendly places in Charlotte, a great way to start a weekend is with breakfast at Mert's. I like the southern faire: fried whiting fish and eggs & fried green tomatoes.Upvote4Downvote
- TV Food MapsJuly 21, 2015Check out Mert's Heart and Soul as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for low country favorites, like killer collard greens and standout shrimp and grits Read moreUpvote1Downvote
- Christina ThomasMay 31, 2017Took my boyfriend here for his birthday, we loved it. They pride themselves on having great food, not the best waiter/waitress service; the food made up for it though. Peach cobbler is a must have!UpvoteDownvote
- John Lewis JrJuly 6, 2015Every time I'm in town for Heroes Con this is where I eat Friday night. Close your eyes and point to something on the menu...you won't be disappointed. Without hyperbole, I promise you they have the bUpvoteDownvote
- Shekinah SmithOctober 19, 2014The food here was pretty delicious. The catfish I had was EXCELLENT but their collards weren't that great. The Mac and Cheese is also a great choice. Also their cakes are GREAT.Upvote1Downvote
- Ericu DesuApril 8, 2017Their cornbread is delicious. I've only ordered their fried chicken. The wait can be long sometimes so be sure you are in no hurry if you go here.UpvoteDownvote
- Adam LangdonFebruary 18, 2017Loved it here. Had it for dinner and then the next night we had our opening night party there. Fantastic waitstaff!UpvoteDownvote
- Creative Loafing CharlotteAugust 4, 2013Southern and Low Country dishes prepared with heart by owners James and Renee Bazelle at this Uptown favorite where everybody takes out-of-town guests. It's Charlotte's version of NYC's Sylvia's.Upvote7Downvote
- John R-ADecember 30, 2015Greens, greens and more greens! Did I mention they have good greens...? Try 'em with cornbread. YummmUpvote1Downvote
- Terry CJuly 31, 2015The macaroni and cheese was the best I ever had The fried chicken breast was moist and flavorful, the fresh hot cornbread was amazingUpvoteDownvote
- Ken PeckAugust 8, 2011The Shrimp and Grits are a must have. Get as much cornbread as you can because no restaurant does it this good. Shrimp Creole was amazing, have plenty of sweet tea to wash it down though.Upvote2Downvote
- PATRICK J CHILLJune 8, 2014Amazing food...we enjoyed everything. Mac and Cheese and Cabbage were amazing. Whiting, Beef Ribs, and Pork Chops were amazing...UpvoteDownvote
- Alyx HeartcoreOctober 13, 2012Recommend the biscuits with honey butter and the home fries which are actually roasted potatoes. Had the smoked pork chop special and it was small but delicious.UpvoteDownvote
- Acórea SimsSeptember 22, 2017The ambiance is almost as good as the food! Try their Red Beans & Rice!UpvoteDownvote
- JustKdotAugust 12, 2014The catfish is AMAZING! :-) Also, if you get a chance, try their brunch!UpvoteDownvote
- Cody HamiltonOctober 20, 2012I had the fried bone-in catfish - it was AMAZING!!! And don't be afraid of the bones...the catfish falls off so easily!!!Upvote1Downvote
- John SpikulaJuly 24, 2013Incredible cornbread! Had the soul sampler. Chicken fingers are way too salty. Beef ribs are smokey and tender. Friendly staff.UpvoteDownvote
- Erfan EbrahimiJanuary 18, 2016Corn bread and bbq ribs are awesome! The shrimp and grits is also pretty goodUpvoteDownvote
- Jackie JohnsonOctober 25, 2015The blackened porkchops, the cornbread, & the mac-n-cheese are really good.UpvoteDownvote
- John CoyneApril 2, 2016I had no idea that food could taste this good. The cornbread and Mac and cheese changed my life.UpvoteDownvote
- Guido DobravskyAugust 3, 2019Thea recommended beef ribs with cabbage and red beans, finger licking!!!UpvoteDownvote
- Arcangelo AbbatemarcoSeptember 27, 2012Friendly service. Great BBQ ribs and sandwiches. Fried chicken not too good. Way to dry. Sides are awesomeUpvoteDownvote
- Jillana BJune 13, 2012My first soul food experience. very yummy. Don't even think about trying to cut calories here. just enjoy it.UpvoteDownvote
- Myles MillerMarch 4, 2012The Salmon Cakes, The Salmon Cakes, The Salmon Cakes-Did I Mention the Salmon Cakes!!!!!!!!!!!!Upvote3Downvote
- TaraFebruary 8, 2014They validate parking if you park at the Holiday-Inn right behind the restaurant!Upvote1Downvote
- Demetrius McElveenMay 4, 2014Really Large Portions..... Don't over do the appetizers! Great FoodUpvoteDownvote
- tracieSeptember 1, 2013The food is just average. The salmon cakes I had were barely seasoned. The macaroni n' cheese was good. The sweet tea was ok. Service was good but I probably won't go back during my stay in Charlotte.Upvote4Downvote
- Come check me at night time when i'm working... We have the best specials at night and be sure to get your Goupon ;)UpvoteDownvote
- Val JSeptember 1, 2013Normally great food and great service-tonight great food TERRIBLE SERVICE....extremely disappointedUpvoteDownvote
- Stephanie BrownSeptember 2, 2013Huge disappointment in this establishment as the food was average at best. I noticed that most of the positive comments were made a few years ago, so I can only assume the quality has gone downhill.Upvote4Downvote
- Ryan EdgeJanuary 19, 2015Great desserts but everything else is either over or under seasonedUpvoteDownvote
- Creative Loafing CharlotteAugust 3, 2014UpvoteDownvote
- Kimberly RatliffDecember 12, 2009Try for a day when they have Buttermilk chicken tenders on "special".. amazingly juicy & a different flavor from their (also excellent) fried chicken!UpvoteDownvote
- Jomeika JefferiesNovember 13, 2011Love their fried chicken wings and mac and cheese. Oh yeah their cabbage is on pointUpvoteDownvote
- Scott JacksonApril 15, 2013Great food and friendly staff, good night out after at 10 hour flight from London!UpvoteDownvote
- Elder BarnesApril 14, 2012Smoked porkchops, scrambled eggs, and sweet potatoe pancakes.....will lead you in.....glory.UpvoteDownvote
- MarquiceOctober 18, 2010Perfection! If you want a good southern meal come to this place. Friendly services and nice portions.UpvoteDownvote