Penguin Restaurant

Penguin Restaurant

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1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES

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Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
Penguin Restaurant 2.7142857142857

Based on 14 reviews

Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

Bad Food, Franchise Atmosphere, Small portions

This was sad. I broke down and tried it.

The service was slow. The pickles were crunchy on the inside. They're not supposed to be crunchy on the inside.

The burger bun tasted stale.

The pickle portion was small. The burger looked...
posted at 01/27/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
5 5

-The Real Story- Part 2

So the suited lawyers got involved and everyone got their panties in a twist. At first the Ballentine family was open to involving Jimmy and Brian and their staff in the expansion of The Penguin since they always had a great relationship...
posted at 02/24/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

one star because i couldn't pick ZERO

Don't waste your time here. These people are money hungry. The Diamond is where it's at!

The Penguin died.
posted at 03/14/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

Don't Bother! Waste of time and money.

I should have know something was wrong. A Saturday night and the Penguin was empty!

If you had experienced the Old Penguin then you will know what I'm talking about. Great food, cool menu, great atmosphere, and big, BIG, burgers!...
posted at 04/04/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

new mgt.

The people who used to manage and run The Penguin no longer run it. In October they opened a new restaurant called The Diamond a block away from The Penguin, along with the former staff. They are a lot friendlier and they're the ones...
posted at 06/08/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
4 5

Very Good Food!

Burgers are wonderful!!! Cool place to hang out and do a little shopping while you are at it. Good location!
posted at 08/22/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
5 5

Worlds best burger

SEriously people the wolrds best burger youve got to get u one
posted at 03/15/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

Not so good food,not so good service

Have been there before and the food and service were excellent and it was crazy busy.Went in today maybe ten people in the place we order the fried pickles,another couple came in after us and they got there fried pickles before we did, so...
posted at 05/10/11
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
2 5

Had so nice food

Yeah the burgers were good and the fried pickles were the bomb. But the snobby attitude from the waitstaff when waiting on the tables are not going to be missed by me! Yep said it. I've gone there several times with friend, We got...
posted at 10/05/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
1 5

Penguin - was great

Too bad they're going out of business. We'll miss you guys.. 10 years of work - owners Brian Rowe and Jimmy King had done a great job of building the best burger joint.. Sorry to see you guys go..

We'll see ya'll at your new place..
posted at 09/20/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
4 5

Very Good Food!

Burgers are wonderful!!! Cool place to hang out and do a little shopping while you are at it. Good location!
posted at 08/23/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
5 5

The Penguin Lives On...No matter what you read!

So TIRED of these people that DON'T live in our neighborhood trying to hurt our local business people. Greg Auten is the chef that created the Penguin menu that we love, and he is coming BACK to run the place. Jimmy and Brian are opening...
posted at 09/22/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
2 5

Had so nice food

Yeah the burgers were good and the fried pickles were the bomb. But the snobby attitude from the waitstaff when waiting on the tables are not going to be missed by me! Yep said it. I've gone there several times with friend, We got...
posted at 10/06/10
Penguin Restaurant 704-375-6959
1921 Commonwealth Ave.,
Charlotte , NC 28205 UNITED STATES
$
5 5

October 24th is the LAST day of the REAL Penguin

For many years, the Penguin has served as one of Charlotte's few 'legends' in the restaurant business. Great burgers, fried pickles are a must, and without compare the best falafel I've ever eaten. Wash it all down with ice cold $2 PBR 24...
posted at 09/21/10

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