The Lodge: A Sportsman's Grill

Love it.
The menu has a lot of variety, a little something for everyone.
Lots of families here.
Daily specials.
Plenty of outdoor seating too.
The buffalo chicken wrap was delicious.
Lots of beer and wine options.
Will be back.
(Also, love that they have turkey chili)

Once upon a lunchtime, not too long ago, in the bustling metropolis of Charlotte, NC, an office of hungry souls was about to embark on a culinary adventure, thanks to The Lodge: A Sportsman Grill.
Now, I haven’t set foot in their establishment, but their catering service? Oh boy, it’s like Christmas came early! Picture this: a hundred ravenous office workers, their stomachs growling louder than a bear in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Then in swoops Eric, the culinary superhero, armed with his trusty sidekick Brandon and a phone for a weapon, communicating faster than a NASCAR driver at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Our mission? To demolish a build-your-own burger bar.
Challenge accepted! The burgers? Imagine beef patties so thick, they’d make the Carolina Panthers’ linebackers look skinny.
Cooked to a perfect medium, nestled in brioche buns so soft, they could’ve been clouds plucked straight from the Carolina blue sky.
And the toppings – oh, the toppings! Lettuce crispier than autumn leaves in Uptown Charlotte, onions so fresh they could make a statue cry, and bacon so perfectly cooked, it could only be the work of a bacon wizard. For the dairy-free, gluten-free, no-beef, and vegetarian squad, Eric had it covered.
Gluten-free buns that didn’t taste like cardboard (a miracle!), steamed broccoli that wasn’t just a sad, green afterthought, and veggie burgers that could convert a carnivore. But wait, there’s more! The broccoli cheese casserole – a side so scrumptious, my team was talking about it more than the Panthers’ last game.
And the secret garlic burger sauce? Let’s just say, if it were a basketball team, it’d be the Charlotte Hornets in their heyday. Feast your eyes on the photo of my burger masterpiece.
It’s not just a burger; it’s a testament to The Lodge’s culinary prowess.
In conclusion, The Lodge didn’t just deliver lunch; they delivered a gastronomic experience that’ll go down in office history.
Next stop? The Lodge itself, because if their catering is this good, I can only imagine what wonders await in their restaurant!

The Lodge is our local bar and grill in Colony Place.
The atmosphere is classic sports bar with an area inside for live music on select nights.
The bar can feel cramped because it’s always packed and the bartenders are cool and make stiff drinks.
Golden Tee is in the entry way if you need to do some gaming. The food and service are fine.
On most visits you’ll end up with multiple runners and servers taking orders, bringing food and closing out a tab.
It’s controlled chaos but it works.
We’ve tried most of the menu.
The burgers and sandwiches are our favorite things to order.
The wing options are plenty and come in various amounts.
A sneaky good app are the shrimp baskets with cocktail sauce.
It’s on our regular rotation.
They do offer nightly specials.
Meatloaf Monday is our favorite and if they have a Fried Bologna sandwich grab it. Parking isn’t bad in Colony but it can be hard to find a spot near The Lodge due to other restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
If it’s packed park down by Walgreens.
It’s only a quick walk away.
Overall, it’s a great family-friendly atmosphere to watch a game.
Food is good enough and staff is super friendly.
There’s plenty of outside seating if the inside is packed.
Expect a wait on weekends at peak times.
It’s our best local spot for a beer and burger.
Enjoy.