The evening started out with the wrong vibe.  Our reservation was at 7:00 and we were 5 minutes early. There were plenty of empty tables, however, we were shown to a table next to the kitchen with the Reserved sign.  \nCocktails were prepared well and prompt. \nOur waiter told us about the evening specials, they happened to be the two most expensive items on the menu. \nWe ordered two starters. Scallops and fried green tomatoes.  The scallops were cooked well. They were moist and flavorful. The fried green tomatoes were  over cooked.  I also ordered a crab bisque soup. The soup was warm with a lump of very cold crab at the bottom of the cup.  \nI ordered the Grouper (an evening special) over risotto. The fish was mushy and the risotto was gummy.  My wife ordered the New York Strip (the other evening special). It arrived covered with corn and an glob of mashed sweet potato over half of the meat. The steak was tough. An uneven cut, thin on one side. So it was over cooked on one end.  Our two guests were equally dissatisfied.  I think a special should really be special and not just a expensive menu item. \nOur waiter never once ask how our meal was.  We paid the bill and tipped well. We most likely won't return.  There are too many good choices in Charlotte.\nMaybe it was an off night.