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Mert's Heart & Soul

214 N College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 342-4222
mertscharlotte.com
4 star rating based on 23 reviews

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Mon 11am-3pm Tue-Thu 11am-9pm Fri 11am-11pm Sat 9am-11pm Sun 9am-9pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (704) 342-4222

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tel: (704) 342-4499

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Business Description from the Web

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Payment Types: Discover, Visa
Posted by shelbystar on October 16, 2007

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This uptown takeout kitchen supplies the working people of Charlotte's Center City with all the southern-fried soul food they can eat. Choose from staples like blackened pork chops, salmon cakes, or a plate of fried chicken. Mert's also features a selection of "Low Country favorites" like shrimp and grits, fried catfish, and soft shell crab on a hoagie bun. Eating on the run? Opt for a Po'... more
Posted by wcities on July 02, 2007

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Talk about the New South. Business executives and arts patrons make their way to Mert's -- named for Myrtle, a favorite customer with a sunny disposition. Owners James and Renee Bezzelle serve large portions of Low Country and Gullah staples, such as fried chicken with greens, macaroni and cheese, and corn bread. Lowcountry specialties include shrimp-and-salmon omelets and red beans and rice.... more
Posted by fodors on June 25, 2007
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Photos of black heroes cover one high wall, where many a mother has been caught giving reverent history lessons to her children.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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This Charlotte restaurant takes meat-and-three to a higher level.

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The Scene Owner/Chef James Bazzelle out-decorated his competition. He hired Shook Design Group, responsible for some of the hipper establishments in town, to create a jazzy, African-American-themed joint. Mert's is slam-packed at lunchtime, as Uptown workers stream in and out. Other times are quieter, though watch out if there's a show at the Blumenthal. Lunch and dinner menus are the... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 08, 2006)

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I was very disappointed in the food and environment. There was no seasoning on the food and the portions were small and not worth the money!

Pros

+ Good Salmon Cakes

Cons

- Everything else Terrible
Posted by islandsista on August 26, 2009

Comfort food at its finest by Frederika A. at InsiderPages

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Mert's is a great location for Southern cuisine at a reasonable price. The fried chicken and macaroni and cheese are definitely one of my favorites. Save room for dessert. The red velvet and strawberry cakes are as good as grandma use to make. The portions are large and tasty.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 05, 2009)

Love, love, love it! by Dawn D. at InsiderPages

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This is my and my husband's favorite date night hang out! The food is delicious... shrimp and grits, and their fried chicken are two of our favorite dishes! Now if only they'd serve fried okra, I'd be in heaven!
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 04, 2009)
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