Soul Gastrolounge

I loved this spot. Music and atmosphere was unmatched. Super fun place to take all your friends for really great drinks and even better food. I would definitely see myself coming here many more times again. The disco ball was also everything I needed and more.

I'm so happy they've returned--Soul is truly top tier. The new space is much larger yet still just as sexy and inviting. It was great to see so many familiar faces on the staff; that alone speaks volumes about the business. Now, the main event: the food and the vibe are unmatched in the area. The short rib taco literally melts in your mouth, and whoever came up with adding a piece of watermelon deserves a raise. The Queen Charlotte roll remains my go-to, without question. If you haven't tried it yet, you need to get there ASAP

What a great feeling to have Soul back! We made a reservation 2 weeks in advance, seats fill up quickly. Once we arrived I was impressed - huge building and big free parking lot. The entrance is a little bit hidden on the side. We don’t had a wait time and were able to choose between in and outside seating. We came with our one year old and unfortunately, no high chairs were available. The service was great, food came out fast and delicious! Must try - pork belly tacos, sushi & the flatbread was amazing. We visited the last time in 2022 and so glad to be able to go again and have the same atmosphere and great food!!

We were finally able to check out Soul 2.0 on a Saturday night, with a RSVP via Tock... Unlike the smaller original location, the new place is very lofty, with plenty of chairs (and a few swanky booths). Right away, I preferred this new Soul over the old...primarily because of the generous space (which may mean shorter wait list and easier RSVP's?), and easy parking. Not only spacious, the ambiance was posh, yet relaxing at the same time. Like the original location, the place was darkly lit, and had a clubby vibe. The sound system was superb, featuring this relaxing House-lounge type music. We tried the Ahi Tuna Skewers...and they were surprisingly good! Not only beautifully presented and delicious, these skewers were so plentiful. We nearly got full with just this one dish! We also enjoyed their tasty Brussels Sprouts as a side, and this sensational sushi roll (Midnight Tokyo?). Then of course, we both ordered their signature Pork Belly Tacos. Like anyone who's tried this, we're a fan of this fun fusion creation. I was even impressed with their cocktail, "Nick Cave Suit"...so rich, smooth and strong! My husband and I agreed that everything we tried was remarkably good...as in AMAZING. Even the service was on point. Our waiter was a pro...as he made everything seem effortless! In a way, not too surprising that this new Soul continues to be one of the best restaurants in Charlotte. THE only downside (for me) is that it's still located so far away from where we live. No matter, I'm sure we'll be returning. So glad this place is back...and hopefully here to stay!

11/5/2025, if there was a 10 star option I would choose that. This place has the food and vibe!! I have been waiting for this place to open back up! It's been a long time waiting and of course it did not disappoint!!! Our server was awesome as well. I ordered a little bit of a lot! Truffle fries, avocado stack, shrimp ceveiche, pork belly tacos, and the Asian shortrib. Everything was delicious but I will say the short rib was not my favorite but wanted to try something new. For dessert I ordered The baklava ice cream and it was phenomenal!! I forgot to order the tuna tacos!! Next time I will try some of their sushi rolls! My bill total was $93 + $20 tip. I did not order any alcoholic drinks, just had the famous cucumber water. Soul Gastrolounge is a place I always recommend to locals and visitors! The food, service, and atmosphere are great!! I highly recommend stopping here for dinner!! It will be packed on the weekend! I will say I miss the old location off Central Ave but they did an awesome job replicating the vibe of the original location. Welcome back Soul Gastrolounge!! You definitely hit some souls with this food and vibe!!

Went here around 9:30 PM after a meeting and enjoyed the shareable small-plates vibe. The sashimi tuna tacos were super good, and the Korean wings had a nice gochujang kick (for me it was perfect; friend found it a bit too spicy, so fair warning). The lighting and ambience were dark and mellow with warm yellow light - not harsh, which I liked. Our server was super attentive and the facilities were clean. If you’re looking for evening plates + good vibes, this is a solid choice.

Girls night out! Definitely will be coming back! Food was phenomenal!! Cocktails were excellent! Service was great! Everyone was super attentive! Please keep that up it just makes the dining experience that much worth it! Overall ambiance was aesthetically pleasing, beautiful seating areas, loved the lighting. The only thing negative I'd have to say was the music was a bit too loud they should adjust it according to the crowd. Overall excellent night, can't wait to go back !