Mert's Heart And Soul - Soul food restaurant in Charlotte - 214 N College St, USA

Mert’s was the first place we ate coming into Charlotte, and it was so delicious that it was the last place we ate before leaving. If you like ribs, you need to 100% get the ribs. I also enjoyed the rich Mac and cheese and the sweet but tangy collard greens. Don’t forget to enjoy the cornbread that comes with every meal! Amazing, friendly service. Thank you for your hospitality.

The food at Mert's is amazing! I was left speechless. Everything was seasoned perfectly and the staff was very friendly. I ordered greens, mac & cheese, beef rib, and fried leg quarter. I could not eat it all. I plan to visit again whenever I'm in town.

Enjoyed dinner before the Hornets game and I was transported back to my grandmother’s kitchen. I loved the atmosphere because the restaurant is snuggled in a busy area but you forget as soon as you walk in. Parking is highly suggested in the Wake Forest parking deck. It’s a short walk from there. Otherwise, you can valet. You’re greeted by a welcoming host who will seat you and get your drink order immediately. I ordered the Shrimp Creole with Rice and Cornbread. Fell.In.LOVE. The portion size is perfect and there was room for dessert. So, of course I ordered dessert. I had a slice of red velvet cake and the presentation was everything! (pictured below) Needless to say, I will definitely be back to enjoy a home cooked meal.

Delicious! Catfish and leg quarter, greens and potato salad. All off the hook, great seasoning and flavor. Greens especially, like my grandma used to make, for real. I'll probably ask to fry the catfish harder next trip, but it was still delicious. Z was out server and was great, with honest suggestions and really added to us enjoying our meal. Great place for a home cooked meal!

Mert’s is a definite stop when your in Charlotte. We were impressed with the outstanding service and amazing food. I would have had pictures of the best Mac N chez ever, outstanding collards, perfectly cooked catfish, shrimp Creole and creamy rice, cornbread, salmon cakes, etc, etc, but it looked so good we just ate and ate!!!! Seriously awesome food, what are you waiting for go there now!! You Won’t Be Disappointed!

From the moment I walked in the front door and smelled the aromatic of spices in the air, I knew I was in the right place. After seeing Merts featured on the Food Network, I began planning a trip. It did not disappoint. Though, I didn't realize how small it would be, which in this case is not a bad thing. The small space an open kitchen gives it a homey vibe. I ordered the shrimp and grits and the soul rolls. The soul rolls were a delicious start. Filled with collards, diced chicken, black-eyed peas, and seasoned rice drizzled with spicy honey mustard, it really had my mouth watering. Next up, we were served hot and fresh out of the oven cornbread. It was light, fluffy, and with whipped butter spread. It was hard to stop shoving in my face. For the main course came the shrimp and grits with a brown gravy. The grits were creamy and expertly cooked. (They could have used some salt and pepper during cooking, but it made little difference. The brown gravy was full of flavor.) I only wish we could have stayed for dessert. I guess I will have to plan another trip for that.

We areived at the Merts and were promptly seated. This was our first visit to Merts, so we were not familiar with the menu. We asked our server for suggestions, and oddly enough, he said he didn't eat there. We were taken aback some and almost changed our minds about eating there. However, we did order and started with the soul rolls. The soul did not disappoint, and hindsight, we wish order more soul rolls. The main meals were the Salmon croquettes with red beans and collars for me. My wife got the fried whiting fish with cheese grits. The cornbread is good too! The salmon croquettes were good but I have had better with red peppersand onions mixed in them. These were fresh but could use more seasoning and flavor.

Downtown Charlotte Gem!!! Impressive service and food. Delightful atmosphere. The aroma of home-cooked food. The cornbread is enough to visit this place. The egg roll and fried chicken are beyond flavorful. My main dish was the special of the day: Beef ribs with Mac n cheese okra and tomatoes. Tender, great flavor. ❤️♥️