The Northlake Mall on the northern edge of Charlotte, North Carolina–right off the Governor James Martin Freeway–offers shopping opportunities in department stores including Macy's, Belk's and Dillard's. In between shopping sprees, mall visitors have access to dining options in the mall's food court. Northlake Mall also has restaurants with outdoor entrances, which stay open later than the mall.
Firebirds is on the southern edge of the mall, across the walkway from Dick's Sporting Goods. This restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere and features seafood and steak entrees on the dinner menu. Entrees include Buffalo meatloaf, wood-grilled salmon and a 12-ounce Aspen sirloin. The price range at this restaurant, as of winter 2011, is $15 to $25 for entrees. This restaurant has an outdoor entrance, making it easily accessible from the mall's parking lot, and outdoor umbrella-covered seating is also available. The restaurant's lounge area, Firebar, has a stone fireplace and a full-service bar. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Located on the southern edge of Northlake Mall, Bravo serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, however brunch replaces lunch on Sundays. The brunch menu features the bistecca Benedict--two eggs over steak medallions--and Bambino French toast, while dinner entrees include Mama's lasagna bolognese and the eight-ounce filet mignon Toscano. As of winter 2011, the price ranges from $15 to $30 for entrees. This restaurant has a casual atmosphere during lunch hours, but offers a romantic ambiance in the evening with dimmed lights. Outdoor patio seating is available. The restaurant has an outdoor entrance next to the parking lot and provides complimentary valet parking.
Forte is on the upper level on the east end of the mall, several steps from Belk's department store. This locally-owned restaurant serves pub fare and Mexican food. Menu items include the ahi tuna wrap, barbecue chicken flatbread and beef or chicken quesadillas. The price range for menu items is $10 to $15, as of winter 2011. The dining room has an upbeat atmosphere and features chandeliers, hardwood floors and modern artwork on the walls. The full-service bar is in the dining room and offers international and domestic wines. Live jazz music is provided at night. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
Maki of Japan is on the first floor in the mall's food court, a few steps away from Borders bookstore. This Japanese restaurant features a sushi bar and traditional Japanese menu items. Dinner entrees include shrimp tempura, beef teppayaki and tofu with vegetables. The sushi bar has California rolls and maki rolls. As of winter 2010, Maki's prices range from $5 to $10. The dining room has a casual atmosphere with kitsch Oriental décor, such as paintings of dragons and flowers. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
