Q: positive

A: The sheer number of reviews for Zada Jane's was enough to tempt me to purchase an online deal and venture into Charlotte for some good grub. It proved to be worth the trip as it proved to be a really excellent meal. The parking was a little tight, and would have been harder to figure out had it been busier. We arrived at 6pm on a Saturday and the place was a ghost town, which suited us just fine. We got a prime people-watching spot on the patio area and it proved to make for an entertaining meal. The service was well-paced the the hipster waitstaff crew were attentive and friendly. The beer selection is composed mostly of bottles, but they consisted of different microbrews which was a plus. After ordering our brews we got a basket of Kool Kip's Nachos...vegeterian style ($7.25) , for an appetizer. Despite the absence of meat, these were some of the best nachos I've ever had, and that says a lot. The roasted squash, peppers, onions and corn, topped with black beans, guac, and sour cream proved to be quite the hearty starter. The blue chips also made a for a solid mode of transportation for the nacho toppings. I would highly recommend going with a plate of nachos if you are grabbing a meal here. For dinner I had the Braised Short Ribs ($19.95) and it was out of this world. Now I've been disappointed with dry, grizzly short ribs in the past, but that was not an issue at Zada Janes. These suckers were succulent, tender and delicious, and the portion was mind-boggling. I, Rob B, was only able to eat half the meal and took the other half home for a tastetacular leftover lunch the following day. These mighty short ribs came with these amazing mashed potatoes and cole slaw. Combining a bite of meat, potato and slaw proved to be pure excellence. The missus ordered the Wild Mushroom Ravioli ($15) which she really enjoyed. I wouldn't touch those 'shrums myself but she gobbled them down. Her portion was also a bit much and had plenty of leftovers for the following day. The only downside was that the mushrooms were just too oily and rich...someone in the kitchen had a heavy hand with the oil. Hers came with a side salad which was really good for a side salad, with high-quality veggies. She went with the lemon thyme dressing and that was really a winner. If you get a salad here, give that dressing a whirl. With all these good eats we simply had no room for dessert, despite how much we wanted to give it a whirl. Zada Jane's proved to be a really good restaurant and we'll definitely be back in the future, without the online deal.

Q: negative

A: Everything looked great, but the execution lacked. I think it may come down to having too much water in the cheese. Despite the pizza's bottom being perfectly blackened, our pizzas were both sloppy messes that could not even be picked up without falling apart.

Q: negative

A: Not sure if these other people are eating here with their eyes closed and no taste buds but this place is a disaster. Went here with the hubby (who shares my same sentiments) for the lunch buffet around 12:30. It was packed so we were excited thinking that since it was so popular it had to be good and after a short wait we headed toward the buffet. Most of the rolls were comprised of tuna and cream cheese. Not really a broad selection. Everything tasted the same or was pretty much the same roll with maybe a variation of cream cheese or avocado. Lots of imitation crab. It was just horrible. The other table looked gross, literally like not cleaned and never refilled. The soup was broth, nothing in it and it was cold. A side of eel sauce is a dollar which I've never heard of before. This was by far the WORST sushi buffet even buffet in general that I have ever been to and I will not go back...ever. The only plus was the service was great, that's it.

Q: positive

A:
Stayed here for two nights for a weekend trip, we checked in extremely late and the staff was super friendly. The room was very clean, the extra towels I requested were put on the door in the morning and every employee I encountered was extremely friendly and pleasant. Checking in and out was a breeze and I would recommend this hotel for anyone who needs a place to stay for a few nights.