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Has anyone been to Penguin's Drive-In located in Charlotte? I heard some people talking about this place and fried pickles and other famous items on the menu. They saw it on a HGTV show talking about famous drive-in restaurants. What's the story?
It was on the Food network. landmark since 1954. They closed for a little bit in the late 90s and someone bought it and resurrected. The best fried pickles bar none (and I am a transplant). They also have good burgers and cheap beer like pabst as well as soy dogs and veggie burgers. The place is small so it gets crowded and there is often a line to get in, especially during lunch and on the weekends. It can also be smoky in there, which I am sensitive to but I dont care because the Penguin is that good. Afterwards you can go across the stree to Thomas Street Tavern which is bigger and has a front and rear patio (dog-friendly too). www.myspace.com/penguindrivein
Yeah, they wanted to open a bar but couldnt w/out being a private club (antiqauted NC law) so they brought in someone to do the food. Great to support local buiness and that is a cool area.
Has anyone been to Penguin's Drive-In located in Charlotte? I heard some people talking about this place and fried pickles and other famous items on the menu. They saw it on a HGTV show talking about famous drive-in restaurants. What's the story?
Just so you know- it isn't really a "drive-in"- just a cool local dive. I love the burgers( really messy to eat, but yum) and the fried pickles come with ranch dressing to dip them in. Hope you aren't counting calories!!
Located in the CHantilly/Plaza/Midwood area. On the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Thomas Street.
If you do want an actual drive-in with great food, South 21 is the best! I grew up in Charlotte, as did my parents, and we'll take South 21 any day over the Penguin. They have two locations, one on Independence (not too far from where the Penguin is actually) and one on South Blvd.
Yeah, they wanted to open a bar but couldnt w/out being a private club (antiqauted NC law) so they brought in someone to do the food. Great to support local buiness and that is a cool area.
It is really good. The fried pickles are good and their Tuna Melt is awesome.
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