Fran's Filling Station

I love Fran's Filling Station! My mom and I decided to eat here because we loved the Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe. When we went into the restaurant we were greeted by friendly servers and observed happy customers. We couldn't wait to try the "Best Fries in Charlotte" -boy were they fabulous!



Everyone knows Fran's for the incredible lunch sandwhiches but you have to try the dinner menu. My favorite entree is the meatballs. The bacon-wrapped tator tots were delicious and unlike anything I'd ever eaten before.



I give Fran's FIVE STARS because not only is Fran's menu is creative and unique but there is something for everyone on the menu. Come with your family, come with your friends, but you've gotta try Fran's!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte - the food is delicious, the atmosphere is homey and whimsical and the service is good and endearing. I went with my daughter, and the server said, "I bet you don't like vegetables, do you? But you should try ours - you'll love them!" She was right! I've been there several times and tried many items on the menu. I love the hot sandwiches and fries, and the dinner menu is comforting and not like any other restaurant in town.

The service we received for Friday-night dinner -- in a restaurant only half full -- was the worst I ever have had in a Charlotte restaurant... or perhaps anywhere. At one point, the waitress came over and just said, "Oh, I forgot you all"; no apology, no nothing. One of our appetizers was not brought, I had to go TO the waitress to ask for something after being unable to get her attention for a long time, and it was MORE THAN AN HOUR before we got our entrees. I would have left, but both of us were very tired and decided just to wait it out.



I am surprised at the raves about the food, because ours -- the roast beef, shrimp, polenta and snow peas -- was unremarkable. Only the mashed potatoes were worth mentioning.