Lotus is, without question, our favorite restaurant, tucked away in one of Gastonia's prettiest neighborhoods. The ambiance is tastefully modern minimalist, with warm tones of amber and scarlet against a backdrop of black and midnight blue...softly lit by candlelight, beautiful sconces and pendants suspended from the high ceiling. An interesting and eclectic musical mix plays in the background at an enjoyable volume. An upstairs dining loft overlooks the main dining room. There is something to be freshly prepared and beautifully presented for everyone on their menu. Amazing sushi, generous appetizers, unusual soups and flatbread pizza, at least two incredible specials nightly, chicken, steak, pasta, fish, out-of-this-world desserts, impressive selection of beer and wine, unique cocktail specialties. Their Sunday brunch is to die for. Last time there for dinner I started off with an apricotini (so delicious, I drank it much too fast!), a crunchy roll for my appetizer, basil encrusted flounder w petite roasted mixed veggies in creamy sauce, and shared a blackberry cabernet sorbet and strawberry ginger crisp for dessert...heavenly. I understand that vegetarian preferences are graciously accommodated. Sam is an accomplished and talented chef and regularly visits the patrons at their tables to keep his finger on the pulse of diverse and discerning palates. This is not a brew and burger place. This is FINE dining, but without the snootiness. Our servers have always given us impeccable service. As stated in another review, this is our "go to" place when out-of-towners visit. We haven't EVER been disappointed. And when our guests revisit, they ask to go back to Lotus. ...read more

Best little Bar in town members only but you can get in as a guest have to be singed in by a member. Membership is only $10.00 a year.Wednesday night Texas Holding 7pm till game over.Thursday $1.00 beer cans only Karaoke from\t\n8pm till close.Friday & Saturday Karaoke from 8pm to 2am\t\nthis is the place to go have a great time come one come all. ...read more

This has become our "go to" nearby restaurant. We love the food, atmosphere, and service. The staff and owners always remember us when we come in. The menu is eclectic and always good. There is a great beer, wine and cocktail menu as well. When we have out of town visiters, Lotus is always the choice. ...read more