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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel, Gastonia, NC

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.8
4.8
144 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel offers a "beautiful setting" with a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," with standout dishes like the bone-in pork chop and coconut crème brûlée. Service is consistently praised as "attentive" and "friendly," making it a highly recommended spot for both casual and business dining.

144 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined there several times and it’s always extremely nice. The waiters are courteous and helpful and the food is wonderful.

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  2. Scott

    Charlotte

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Barrister’s is a hidden gem in downtown Gastonia. Decor/ambiance is beautiful, service is attentive, and food delicious. Drinks from the bar were both generous and tasty. I like the fact that you’re not rushed so they can flip tables but rather you are freed to enjoy the moment.

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  3. Alice

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with great food and excellent drink options.

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  4. Walker

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and cocktails. Our waitress Hailee was the best!

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  5. John

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience ! Highly recommended and we love the old time flare of the hotel

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  6. John

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Good food. Lovely service. Thank you

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  7. Joey

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and presentation. Great service as well. Always enjoy dining here

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  8. MaryM

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Barrister’s. We started out with the bread and butter appetizer and it was delicious! I had a strawberries and cream cocktail that was delightful. We both had the NY Strip, it was tasty and cooked perfectly. Then we had the coconut crème brûlée, and it was the best crème brûlée that I’ve ever had. The waiter was amazing, he was very friendly and personable. We will visit again. I highly recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Beautiful setting! Will definitely return.

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  10. MikeW

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife & I arrived on time for our reservation and were seated promptly. Our server Alyssa was excellent, attentive but gave us space. Started w Barrata, the cheese was very creamy. I had the ribeye, cooked perfectly to medium. Finished w coconut creme brulee. The menu is limited, so check before u go. Setting in a lovely old bank building, love the repurposed building. Has an outdoor dining when nice weather.

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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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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