The String Bean

Really great place to pick from a varied and interesting menu. I’ve eaten here several times and never had any bad food. You should try the Filet Mignon Pizza.

Fantastic shrimp and grits! Great craft beers and a friendly staff. This place was excellent and I highly recommend it.

So. You know how I like to tell you what to do and what to order in my reviews? Well, this one is not any different.
DUCK FAT FRIES.
No, typing this in all upper case is not exaggerating. I know that everyone else has written this as well, believe us — order them. They are amazing. And I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a little picky and sometimes turn my nose up at new things — but I put my trust in my fantastic server, Jennifer, and my fellow Unilocalers. They are wonderful, crispy, & delicious. They’re like regular french fries and crack had a baby, and now this is the only kind of french fry that I want to eat. (Note: I do not suggest actual crack, lets keep it PG & safe over here friends.) Duck fat fries ruined regular fries for me, and I never want to go back. And apparently duck fat is better for you than vegetable oil? I’ll believe that, because I’m blinded by love.
Next. After you’ve secured your fries order — I ordered the Italian Monk. It was really good. It looks kind of basic when it comes out, but its packed with perfect flavor pairings. I also recommend this. :)
The feel of this place is awesome, the people are friendly and welcoming — and its like ¹⁄₃ bottle shop (with «mystery» bags! What?! I LOVE mysteries!), ¹⁄₃ restaurant & ¹⁄₃ butcher/​seafood counter. Three of my favorite things! I noticed a little coffee section too, but didn’t peruse over that way. Also, if it’s nice out, check out that gorgeous patio. Like something out of a whimsy romantic comedy, I loved it. Oh, AND they were voted for The Best Place to Bring a Date in Gaston County 2016. So, let me take this time to remind you, handsome, single Unilocalers — I am also single, and I really like bottle shop/​restaurant/​whimsy patios. #shamelessplug
In conclusion, go here — bring another cool Unilocaler, sit on the patio, order duck fat fries, and consider the Italian Monk.

I got the Gorgonzola and pear salad. I would try something else next time. I had a grilled chicken and it came as grilled chicken tenderloins which are not my favorite because of the tendon that runs through the middle of them. The salad itself was too sweet because of those sweet pears and candied walnuts and sweet dressing. There wasn’t enough Gorgonzola to counterbalance and it was overly sweet.
I go back but try something different.

This catering shop/​deli/​bottle shop is worthy of a major city. Belmont is quite lucky to have them. Its not necessarily the cheapest option around, but well worth the money.
I’m just going to reiterate what most everyone else has already said. Get the duck fat fries! And go sit outside if the weather is nice.

I recently moved to Belmont from Atlanta and this place definitely holds its own. I love the fact that I can order a flight of beer for $ 2! And the food is wonderful. This place has a very unique concept and is definitely worth trying!

Shane at the bar, he’s no friend of mine; but he treats you like he is. Spectacular service! Two thumbs up. Food was great! Green fried beans, a bit on the salty side for my taste, but still very good! Burgers! Oh the Burgers! And the beer menu is outstanding. If I am back here in town, most defiantly will return. Side «store» is also very interesting.

At least 50 minutes between ordering our brunch meal and the time the food arrived. I’m a hurry? Don’t come here. 5 star atmosphere, cool place. Just can’t abide the wait. Brunch in particular doesn’t take long to cook. Full patronage is not a valid excuse for the length of time. The String Bean on its concept alone should be used to that on the weekend.
One running joke I have on living in the South is slowness of deli, grocery stores or «restaurant deli». The String Bean takes it to new lows.
Food wasn’t hot, my chicken and waffles chicken was on the tough side. The flavor a were excellent. My wife’s English muffins were burnt.
The String Bean did give us a generous discount for their issues, but we won’t be revisiting.

The String Bean was a fantastic find on Unilocal.It has a farmhouse feel and country vibe with average prices for food.
— In-​house butcher
— Beer on tap
— Interesting meat blends
— Healthy food options
— Small parking lot
— Specials are usually pricey $$
Before you read any further, just know that for $ 2 extra you can get duck fat fries that will change your life. I don’t think that I can look at regular fries the same, although their sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious for second place.
If you are looking at the menu and feel overwhelmed try the beef and pork blended burger. It has a good kick and smoky flavor. They also give you a very healthy portion of fries.
The in-​house butcher mixes and blends the multi-​meat patties to provide delicious Frankenstein burgers that are park cow/​pig or even duck/​cow. The result is fresh and packed with flavor.
There’s some healthy options for those that graze on the greens but the result is usually more money.
Overall, the Sting Bean has some great options and for only $ 30 you can get lunch for two, be completely satisfied, and feel healthy as well.

Looking for a place in Belmont for dinner last night an found this place on Unilocal.The food was amazing we first ordered the fried pickles wow. They are the big dill pickles cut an breaded than fried it comes with a spicy sauce but I like fried pickles with ranch you know it’s the southern gravy lol I ordered the Reuben it was almost like shaved corn beef with sauerkraut on a thick cut of I think sour dough marble bread an a side of thousand island. I didn’t want a regular side of fries I ordered the egg plant fries wow they were awesome. My friend ordered the caprese sandwich it was like a panini with sweet potato fries. We topped that off with fried Oreos with ice cream that should be against the law lol they were so good I’ll b back for sure next time. I have to say the service could have been better I don’t know if they were short on wait staff but anyway I’ll b back an if you go you gotta get the fried Oreos

I came on a Wednesday evening and was surprised to find a 25min wait, this place is popular in Belmont! While I waited I browsed the meat counter and shelves of wine and beer. I noticed that the drinks in the «grocery» were marked up but you could open and enjoy there while you waited… paying for convenience I guess. Menu had a good variety of food and different serving sizes. The Sting Bean likes to boast fresh, local meat/​fish.
My date and I split the duck fat fries, SO YUMMY! I had the seared tuna/​yellow tail salad and my boyfriend enjoyed the steak burger with a side Caesar salad. The server was very friendly and helpful (brought us tastings of beer as we decided on drinks) but became a little forgetful towards the end of the meal. Two separate servers asked if I would like to try the ginger dressing along with the wasabi dressing that was served with my salad. Neither girl returned with the dressing. At the end of the meal our server clarified that they were out of ginger dressing which is why she never returned with it. Oh.
If work brings me back to Kings Mountain, NC, I will definitely be back to The String Bean… but may make reservations first.

First time visit and was truly impressed. This spot is the historic area of downtown Belmont. They have quite an impressive selection of craft beers, wine and cocktails. I had a Cuban Sandwich with Eggplant fries and the twist on this classic sandwich was nice but the Eggplant fries had me wanting more. My Wife had a Crabcake Sandwich with Duck Fries and they were light with a nice crispness to them. My Wife had a cider beer as I went with a local one. Our server was knowledgable about everything on the menu so we will be back again.

This place came recommended by a local and I am so glad. They were packed. They only had 2 seats opened at the bar, and one of those was just leaving. I was welcomed as soon as I sat down. Got my drink immediately. The server even took time to make recommendations and the food was out in a more than reasonable time and cooked to perfection. They must have 200 different types of beers that you can’t find everyday. I guarantee they have at least one you will like and haven’t tried before. You MUST stop in.

Came here on a Saturday night and they were packed. The restaurant isn’t big so it was very crowded at the bar area. We ended up sitting outside and really enjoyed it.
We started off with the pimento cheese dip and we were all highly pleased. They have a good selection on their menu and it was hard to choose from. I ended up getting the Angry Cow Pig burger. It comes with jalapenos and onions topped with a ghost pepper cheese. Burger was large and juicy. Everyone at our table got burgers and we were all loving it.
Service was a little slow I guess due to it being a saturday night but our drinks were practically empty. We hardly saw our server. We actually had to stop him and ask him for more beers. We would definitely come back though.

I’m a fan of The String Bean. It’s a great place if you’re in the mood to take a drive (or lucky you if you live close by). We’ve taken family from out of town, who doesn’t love visiting a quaint NC town? You can have lunch on the patio, take a stroll after, maybe visit an antique store…
And they have a great menu — salads, sammies, burgers — everything I’ve seen looks great. I tried the bison burger last time and it was perfectly cooked and delish. I love how they have wine and beer «to go» plus a butcher and fresh seafood. You can go for lunch and bring something home for dinner! The servers also bring their NC hospitality, everyone there is super friendly.
I saw they are starting brunch mid-​April — with live jazz! I may have to drive back to Belmont to check that out. String Bean, can you please just open a location closer to home? Downtown Matthews would be great!

Visiting a friend brought us to this quaint town of Belmont. Love this place with its antique stores and small boutiques. We decided on a nice dinner at String Bean and were not disappointed. This place can get crowded however they do their best to pack in as many as possible while not making you feel like a sardine.
Benita was our waitress and she was great and very knowledgeable when asked for suggestions about food and beer. She allowed us to enjoy a couple of beers first as requested. Feeling pressured to order food leaves a bad taste in my mouth. So it was nice to kick back and catch up before ordering. Since they had so many great things we wanted to try, we chose to share the eggplant fries, bison quesadilla (a must have), and figgylicious pizza! The food was superb and hit the spot. Also, although it can get crowded, we were able to have pleasant conversation without the urge to yell or talk over the next table.
This place has wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and a pretty good selection of craft beers, which was a pleasant surprise. Definitely will be back here whenever we are in town!

Not that the food was bad. It always satisfies, but food isn’t everything. When I paid $ 16 for a lunch consisting of sautéed vegetables and grits, I told the management that was outrageously priced. The front of house manager was a total jerk and said that this is a normal price for a vegan meal and made no effort to appease my complaint.
It simply isn’t a good price for greasy slimy vegetables. And as someone who enjoys gourmet food, even if you get the highest quality grits, they don’t run over $ 3/​lbs!
I refuse to eat here again, which sucks because they are the only decent place to eat in Belmont. I guess that’s why they think they can charge whatever they want.

Extraordinary beer selection l. Great service and fare. Aubs and I shared the pesto flat bread and the southern Cesar salad, both great. The flat bread comes with filet mignon cubed on every slice, Carmelized onions and fresh mozzarella. This place is also a grocery but they’re known for their cow pig sandwich: according to the menu it’s a bacon burger with a large serving of bacon, sounds good but no one at our table ordered it, I’m not one to mess with the already wildly successful formula of bacon on a hamburger. The southern Cesar salad is a Cesar salad but with cornbread croutons and a heavy serving of fried chicken. What’s not to like about that. I wouldn’t hesitate to get either item again.

Friday night date at the String Bean was great! First time here and I will be back! Close to my Nanny job and lots of great choices on the menu. This sweet spot also has a meat and cheese counter and a decent selection of wines, beers and the like
I had the Southwestern Chicken Wrap with duck fat fries and I would get it again! I ordered mine minus the black beans since I’m not a fan, but the chicken was plentiful and flavorful and with just a hint of heat. The duck fat fries were worth the $ 2 up charge and crispy, well seasoned though too many for my appetite tonight.
Hubby had The String Bean Steak Burger cooked medium with homemade chips and was super pleased. I tasted the cooked edge since I’m a medium well girl, but it was quite flavorful! The chips were good, though probably not at the top of the list for best ever.
We ordered the White Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake to go since we were full but wanted to try one of the in house made offerings. It looks delish!

On entry, not so good. The place smelled of burnt cooking oil. Once seated, Lefty and I picked two apps and they are out; picked a beer, out; Lefty wanted a Sun Drop Soda, out; I pick a hard cider; not out but the last bottle. This was on top of the 2 menu items that they were out of. :0/​it must be my cologne.
I was so deflated, we just ordered a couple of available apps; the bbq egg rolls and Duck fat fries. We followed up with the fried Oreos with ice cream.
The fries were crisp and light, A definite plus. The BBQ egg rolls had plenty of meat but the shell was too overcooked and too crispy, which made the Q dry.
The fried O-R-E-O’s were awesome! They are dipped in funnel cake batter and served smothered with vanilla ice cream with a sundae sauce drizzle. I would have preferred the ice cream on the side to lessen the quick melting and enhance the presentation (for Unilocal photo). I learned after it was served (and devoured) that it was an option.
We had to wait, but there were plenty of empty tables :0(. The server (Kevin) was great; knew the menu and very friendly.
This menu reads great, but with so many things not available on a Saturday night it’s just a good fiction read. Another point was that Left had a different menu than mine (old vs. new)
Though I was really disappointed in this visit I will try again when in the area.
The patrons all seemed relaxed and happy, so this must have been an off night.
Lots of wine bottles on deck, I gotta step my grape game up
I’ll be back.