Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club

T Knight

Amazing course and in fantastic shape. HOWEVER, arrived 30 minutes early to chip and putt before our round. Were told we needed to tee off as soon as we checked in even though it was 20-25 minutes before our tee time. First time I’ve ever experienced this and it was very disappointing. Especially because we drove 7 hours to visit Charlotte from Ohio.

Esti Nell

We had our wedding reception dinner at Guilties Bistro and the food was amazing! The service was incredible, Debra and her team made our wedding unforgettably wonderful. The clubhouse staff were so helpful while we were on the grounds. I would highly recommend this beautiful venue for a variety of functions.

Paul Graf

THIS IS A REVIEW OF GUILTIES BISTRO, NOT THE GOLF COURSE. My wife and I arrived at the Verdict Ridge clubhouse at our reservation time of 6:30 p.m. and were promptly seated with our friends who had arrived before us. Drinks were ordered and came quickly. We declined appetizers and ordered our food fairly quickly. We opted for scallops (for my wife) and a ribeye steak, which was on special, for me. For those who have never been to this restaurant, entrees range from slightly under $15 to a high of $30 or so, about right for a mid-price, no frills restaurant in Lincoln County. Rolls were quickly delivered, warm and tasty. Our meals included house salads, which were also delivered quickly and were better than I expected. Rather than just a bunch of lettuce with a cherry tomato or two, the salads had other vegetables as well -- onions, radishes, and (of course) tomatoes. They were also slightly larger than I had expected. We weren't rushed in eating our salads; there was plenty of time for conversation, and our entrees arrived at the perfect time. My wife thought that there should have been more of the vegetables with her scallops. In my case, I had plenty of vegetables (Brussels sprouts, served with a honey glaze that made them quite tasty), but my steak was disappointing. I had ordered it medium-rare.The problem was that there was no middle. The ribeye couldn't have been more than a half-inch thick and more likely came in at about 3/8-inch. There was no chance that the center was going to be red or pink. The overall size was there; it took up about half of my plate. It looked to me as though a somewhat small ribeye had been tenderized into submission with a mallet. It should have taken up less plate real estate and been thicker. The service was above average for this type of restaurant. Our waitress was attentive without being intrusive. High points for service. Prices: My flattened ribeye was $30 and my wife's scallops were $20 -- about what you'd expect to pay in an establishment such as this. She had a glass of the house white wine for $11, a bit more expensive than she thought was justified. Ambiance: What can I say. it's a golf course clubhouse. Decor appears to be late-20th century clubhouse chic. The restaurant is capable of handling families and groups in the 10-12 person range with ease. If you're planning for a larger group, call ahead. Cleanliness: I always check the health department inspection scores before going to a restaurant. Scores not only tell you how clean the kitchen and the eating area are and how sanitary a restaurant's food handling practices are; they tell me a lot about the quality of a restaurant's management. Verdict Ridge has not scored lower than a 98 in the past three years. That's exemplary and would be the envy of most of the "fine dining" establishments in Uptown Charlotte. Value: Verdict Ridge is the kind of place that offers somewhat better value for the money than one might expect. With the exception of the glass of wine, which could have been a buck cheaper, the prices offer very good value for the money. After all, where else in the Charlotte area can you get a scallops meal for $20? I haven't found such a place. Even the ribeye, odd as it was, offered really good value for the money. Would we go back? Sure. For a good meal at a fair price, we'll go back. I wouldn't suggest bringing a guest or a group that you are trying to impress here, though. That just isn't the kind of place this is.

Joe Alpha

Very fun course to play! The course is in good shape and very well maintained. The fairways and greens are Bermuda grass. The newer bunkers are surrounded by a rye/Bermuda mix. There is a project underway to improve the bunkers. Each bunker is having better drainage added, shallowed out a little and brilliant clean sand replaced. The sand is a fine variety which can require a little more punch to get out. The surroundings of the course offer a very nice mountain feel yet the course is still playable with wider landing zones. Very beautiful and enjoyable. The club house has ample space and offers a restaurant/bar, pro shop, and locker rooms.