Charlotte Dining
Savor a Lot
If you are what you eat, then in Charlotte you’d be a Southern-fried supper with a side of mac n’ cheese…or a Mediterranean mouthful of heavenly hummus…or a phenomenal filet cooked to 1600 degrees of perfection. Guess that proverb doesn’t work too well in the Queen City of Charlotte.
With so many restaurants to choose from, this city literally is a feast for the senses. Charlotte restaurants range from don’t miss hole-in-the-wall joints with fried pickles you’ll never forget, to French-inspired fine dining with panoramic views of the city below, or “farm-to-fork” fare that’s fresher than you can imagine. If your mouth isn’t watering yet, check your pulse. Charlotte’s culinary treasures await.
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Featured Dining
Zebra Restaurant & Fine Catering
- French & Country French
Zebra offers contemporary French Cuisine and an acclaimed wine list in a comfortable setting. It is fine dining, exquisite catering, and gracious service, the way you imagine it without the attitude.
We offer both a la carte choices and nightly tasting menus to take you through an unparalleled culinary experience.
Beyond our distinctive menu offerings, we would be delighted to help you host an event as special as you would like it to be. From an intimate gathering of friends in our Fireplace Room, to a large, catered corporate event for hundreds at a location of your choice, we’ll bring the same commitment to excellence to your event.
Zebra is one of three restaurants in Charlotte to earn AAA’s Four Diamond Award, and the only one to earn Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. This past fall we were designated a Distinguished Restaurant of North America.
To learn more about Zebra, please visit our website and take a video tour of the restaurant conducted by our Chef/Owner Jim Alexander.
Please check out the attached coupon for 20% off a bottle of wine with the purchase of dinner.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - Uptown
- Pizza / Pasta
- Vegetarian
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is a neighborhood restaurant serving hand crafted pizzas hot out of our wood-burning oven. We also offer a selection of signature sandwiches, pastas, salads and desserts. Brixx features 14 wines by the glass and 24 great beers on tap.
Aquavina Steaks and Seafood
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
Aquavina is Charlotte's only local steakhouse and serves only certified Angus beef, hand-cut to our specifications, and the freshest seafood. All steaks are available a la carte or with the Chef's suggested pairings. Guests can select from a list of ocean-inspired appetizers and a healthy selection of side dishes which pair perfectly with any of Aquavina's hand-cut steaks. The Fresh Market Catch and Feature Entrée changes daily and illustrates the creativity and execution of our well-trained kitchen. Aquavina's Executive Chef is Vincent Giancarlo, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte.
Aquavina boasts one of the most beautiful and spacious patios in Charlotte overlooking the beautiful uptown park The Green. Attached to the restaurant is Aquavina's elegant Wine Room and Lounge featuring a temperature-controlled wine cellar to care for our award winning wine list.
Aquavina is located across from the Charlotte Convention Center in the Ratcliffe building.
The Melting Pot - Midtown
- Fondue
- Vegetarian
At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where guests can truly dip into something different. Following a creamy cheese fondue and lively salad, guests choose from four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of entrées including filet mignon, lobster, breast of chicken, duck, shrimp, salmon and more. Dessert features sinful chocolate fondue served with dipping items including fresh strawberries, cheesecake, marshmallows, pound cake and brownies. The Melting Pot offers a perfect night out with its relaxed atmosphere, private tables, fine wines, attentive service and signature fondue dinners. As well, both Charlotte Melting Pot's can accommodate your large party with our private dining rooms that seat up to 32 people. Reservations are always recommended for the Midtown location and our University location featuring new patio seating, located at 230 E. WT Harris Boulevard (phone: 704-548-2432).
Mez
- American / New American
- Eclectic
Entertain the palette. Enliven the senses. Engage the moment.
In the heart of Uptown's EpiCentre, Mez offers stunning atmosphere, soaring ceilings, dramatic downtown views and an intimate lounge. Featuring innovative, eclectic cuisine from award winning, acclaimed Miami Chef Klime Kovaceski. Mez is sure to become Uptown's new quintessential dining experience.
Enso Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar
Suite A-108
Charlotte , NC 28208 704-716-3676
- Asian
- Sushi
From the exotic flavors offered on the menu to its contemporary, elegant design and décor, ENSO is a feast for the senses. With a fresh and elegant ambiance that owners Pete Lloyd and Erez Surkarchi have dubbed “vibe dining”, ENSO offers both Charlotteans and EpiCentre visitors alike, something unique - a dynamic, upscale scene in which guests can enjoy creative twists on Asian classics, as well as exceptional and distinctive sushi that can be ordered until 2:00 a.m. ENSO’S sumptuous décor and stylish lounge reflect a sophistication found in renowned sushi restaurants like Tao in Las Vegas and Nobu in New York, and the edible artistry created by chef Hiam Aizenberg will have guests returning for more.
All Dining
- American / New American
131 Main offers fresh food and an inviting setting to meet friends, family and business associates. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and unique offerings. Stop by today to discover a new favorite!
- American / New American
131 Main offers fresh food and an inviting setting to meet friends, family and business associates. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and unique offerings. Stop by today to discover a new favorite!
- American / New American
131 Main offers fresh food and an inviting setting to meet friends, family and business associates. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and unique offerings. Stop by today to discover a new favorite!
- Phone: 704-332-6507
- Phone: 704-541-5099
- Phone: 704-332-6789
- Phone: 704-547-8651
- Phone: 704-376-1781
- Phone: 704-525-8282
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
Aquavina is Charlotte's only local steakhouse and serves only certified Angus beef, hand-cut to our specifications, and the freshest seafood. All steaks are available a la carte or with the Chef's suggested pairings. Guests can select from a list of ocean-inspired appetizers and a healthy selection of side dishes which pair perfectly with any of Aquavina's hand-cut steaks. The Fresh Market Catch and Feature Entrée changes daily and illustrates the creativity and execution of our well-trained kitchen. Aquavina's Executive Chef is Vincent Giancarlo, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte.
Aquavina boasts one of the most beautiful and spacious patios in Charlotte overlooking the beautiful uptown park The Green. Attached to the restaurant is Aquavina's elegant Wine Room and Lounge featuring a temperature-controlled wine cellar to care for our award winning wine list.
Aquavina is located across from the Charlotte Convention Center in the Ratcliffe building.
- Phone: 704-366-6610
- Phone: 704-717-7177
- Phone: 704-544-7770
- Phone: 704-552-8899
- Phone: 704-364-5755
Price Range Key:
$ = most entrees under $8 $$ = most entrees $8-$15
$$$ = most entrees $15-$22 $$$$ = most entrees $22 & up
Corporate Partners
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Charlotte (Tryon Street)
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-377-0201
1-888-344-6861
- Seafood
The menu at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is printed twice daily and features more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood locally to being flown in from both U.S. and international waters. Other menu highlights include tempting pasta, poultry and beef specialties to tempt any palette.
Visit our lively bar and enjoy traditional mixology at its best, featuring classic cocktails made from scratch using fresh-squeezed juices, bottled and tap beer, or choose a selection from our extensive wine list to accompany your meal.
Also visit our other location @ South Park:
4335 Barclay Downs Drive
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-442-5522
Childress Vineyards
- American / New American
Childress Vineyards is the award-winning winery of NASCAR Team Owner Richard Childress located in Lexington, NC, at the southern gateway to the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area, less than one hour north of Charlotte. Named one of the Top 25 Tasting Rooms in America by Wine Enthusiast magazine (May 2008), Childress Vineyards is open daily for winery tours, winetastings, lunch and Sunday Brunch at the Bistro. Also enjoy our picnic area and walking trails. Free weekend music series May through October plus other special events. Check the website for a complete listing of activities. Hotel accommodations available adjacent to winery at Holiday Inn Express.
Harper's Restaurants
Pineville, NC 28134 704-541-5255
- American / New American
- Sandwiches
Charlotte's own Harper's Restaurant is a multiple award winner featuring American cuisine made fresh and offering gracious southern service in warm, comfortable settings. Steaks, fish, chops, sandwiches and salads, comfort foods, great wine lists and desserts place these restaurants on everyone's "A" list.
Open daily for lunch and dinner; Sunday brunch, breakfast, takeout. Patio.
Other locations:
Harper's: 6518 Fairview, 704-366-6688.
129 W. Trade, 704-372-7797.
Full Catering: 704-370-0107.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-334-2739
- Brew Pubs
- Pizza / Pasta
- Sandwiches
Located in the heart of Center City Charlotte’s Transamerica building, Rock Bottom is a favorite for business professionals and tourists visiting the Charlotte area. Enjoy award-winning ales & lagers, innovative cuisine and wood-fired pizza within walking distance to many of the city’s civic attractions and sports venues. Rock Bottom features a working brewery, bar, championship billiards; there are also private and semi-private dining areas for groups and parties. The outdoor patio is one of Charlotte’s favorite gathering spots after work, or your favorite local sporting event.
