CHARLOTTE – Barbara and I had made reservations at the Seafood BeachsideRestaurant one evening. Once we arrived, we were in awe. The facility was under an open wooden shelter, with bench tables, and the beach for a floor. We were 6 feet from the ocean, and adjacent to the ocean boardwalk. The menu was literally 5 star, and the Food was better than excellent. As a seafood specialty restaurant, I ordered soup, salad, and scallops, while Barbara ordered soup and Mahi Mahi. Everything was fresh and served with flair. The wait staff kept asking if there was anything they could do or bring us. We were so enthralled by theSunset on the Beach, that we became mesmerized by the entire experience. We had not paid much attention to the family next to us, but we introduce ourselves. They were from Austin Texas and were really enjoying the resort. More important to them was the ability for the 6 and 8-year-old children to have dinner with them in such a magnificent setting, and the kids did not even miss a step playing in the sand and barefoot.

The following night we had reservations at Kimono, the TeppanyakiRestaurant where the food is cooked and served at your table. There were 10 at our table, including Barbara and I. The others were traveling together from Ohio. One couple had two children, both less than 10, and the other couple had 2 children 10 and 12. The skill of the chef was beyond reproach and was very entertaining for the children and the adults. I was very pleased that he elected to minimize the “Flames” due to the young children at the table. It was a 4-course meal. And everything was wonderful. There is a Sushi restaurant right next door, but Barbara and I had all we could do to finish the Teppanyaki dinner.

Phil and Barbara have owned Leisure Travel experts here in Mint Hill since 1994 and are proud members of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. Contact them at (980) 406-1650 or phil.angelo@leisuretravelexpert.com.