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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel, Gastonia, NC

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.7
4.7
168 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel! Located on the ground level of the restored Lawyer's Building, we strive to deliver a balance of Southern classics and soon to be new favorites. Custom cocktails and an adventurous wine list round out the options. Dine in doors beneath a 2 story vaulted ceiling or outdoors on our dreamy canopied patio. Join us where the past meets the present in Downtown Gastonia!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 09:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (980) 888-1502
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Gastonia
  • Cross Street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlotte

    American

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlotte

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel offers a "pleasant surprise" with its exquisite cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amazing" food, "fantastic" service, and charming ambiance. The attentive staff and creative chef ensure a memorable experience. Ideal for date nights or special occasions, this downtown Gastonia gem leaves guests eager to return.

168 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit but we will be back! Everything was excellent.

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  2. Robert

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fabulous. Wait staff was spectacular as was the bartender. Everything was cooked properly and served in a timely manner. This was our first time there, and will not be our last.

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  3. Lauren

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recently had my girls night out at Barrister's and it was a great experience! The food was exceptional. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We are already planning a return trip!

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  4. faith

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good but not great. We really wanted it to be great. Price point would lead you to believe it would be on par w the Web.

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  5. Trisha

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time diners and we will return. Excellent experience. Small, intimate setting which was enjoyable!

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  6. Crystal

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Barristers was such a pleasant surprise - everything we ate was delicious! From the whipped goat cheese (which was so yummy, coming from someone who doesn’t normally like goat cheese) to our steak and fish entrees, and finishing out with crème brûlée for dessert, it was all some of the tastiest food we’ve had in awhile. Staff was friendly and attentive - our server had actually memorized my husbands food allergies and everyone made sure we were safe. My only complaint was getting a bit chilly toward the end of the meal, but our seat was right next to the window so made sense the winter chill would eventually hit me a bit. Definitely hope to be back and highly recommend!

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  7. Holly

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit. Very friendly hostess sat us, and we were greeted by a very enthusiastic waitress Kayla! Order was processed right on time! Every dish was timed perfectly and was delicious! We noticed that the manager was interacting with guests and we enjoyed our conversation with him. Very impressed by the staff and the chef!! Looking forward to our next visit.

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  8. Robert

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Loved the menu choices and the service was fantastic. Will definitely come back!

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  9. Lorelei

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Customer service was top notch. Calvin (manager) stopped by our table couple of times to make sure all is well and told all activities the restaurant offer. Can’t wait to go back and try other food- it was really good.

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  10. Buddy

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend for a date night experience. Great Atmosphere, food and service.

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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-2306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Area
    Gastonia
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 09:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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