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.
Search
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.
Lava Bistro
- American / New American
Lava Bistro and Bar matches an eclectic atmosphere with inventive American cuisine, an award winning wine list, a full service bar and impeccable service. Lava offers casual upscale dining perfect for intimate dinners and parties of any size, or bring the fun home with off site catering. We never compromise on quality, and with our full service culinary experience, neither will you!
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).
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.
McNinch House
- Eclectic
The circa 1892 Queen Anne style home of Victorian-era Charlotte Mayor Sam McNinch is today the McNinch House Restaurant. In the home of original chef and owner Ellen Davis, guests can expect to be treated like royalty during the seven-course culinary journey. Guests will pre-select their entrees from the chef's choice menu, and the professional service staff will take care of the rest. Featuring Charlotte's most carefully constructed wine list, an evening at the McNinch House won't soon be forgotten, and is the perfect place for your anniversaries, birthdays, special events, and corporate and executive dining.
Dining
Center City (Uptown)
- Phone: 704-332-6789
- 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.
- 100 North Tryon Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-376-8880
- Italian & Northern Italian
Aria Tuscan Grill & our Bar La Scala, are Charlotte's newest urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering old world comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors and colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. From the House Roasted Suckling Pig prepared based upon market availability & seasonal ingredients, to Chef Bill's "Grandma A's" Lasagna, Aria features simple, classic Italian in a contemporary atmosphere that is both warm and ultra hip!
Featuring a kitchen with a view, a striking wine wall that highlights the 125 bottle wine list predominantly focused on Italian wines, house made limoncello, live music every weekend upstairs in Bar La Scala, a late night 'Bar Bites' menu available in both the bar & lounge, a Chef's Table for parties of up to 8, a street level view of Uptown Charlotte to take in the city feel as you dine, & a location that is front & center to all of Charlotte's main attractions!
Whether you are in town for the night, checking out a game or show, or just taking in the city, Aria Tuscan Grill is the perfect place to relax!
Located in the Bank of America Corporate Center & Founders Hall, adjacent to the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, with entrances from both Founders Hall and Trade Street
*Offering complimentary valet parking & validation for the BOA Corporate Parking Deck
- Phone: 704-332-7212
- Phone: 704-372-7122
- 201 S. College St. Suite 2750
Charlotte Plaza Building
Charlotte, NC 28244 704-343-9201
704-334-5826- American / New American
- French & Country French
Bentley’s on 27 offers a “visionary dining experience” like no other in Charlotte. Located on the 27th floor of the Charlotte Plaza Building, this restaurant offers magnificent picture window views of the Charlotte city skyline while serving exquisite American and French cuisine.
Unique to Bentley’s on 27 is our specialty for designing social celebrations such as weddings, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners and holiday soirees! It is our pleasure to assist you with guiding you through conceptualizing, creating, and executing your perfect event. The elegant atmosphere is accentuated by a relaxed cocktail bar, flickering candlelight by the fireplace, and a vibrant art glass collection. Bentley’s on 27 has decor designed to entice while our delicious menu offerings are designed to tempt you. Our professional service staff pampers you and your guest from beginning to end. Define your moment by selecting Bentley’s on 27.
- American / New American
BlackFinn American Saloon is a modern day adaptation of a “big-city” saloon, with the welcoming charm and friendly faces found in the traditional neighborhood tavern of yesteryear. BlackFinn offers upscale-casual American fare with a contemporary interpretation of beloved classic cuisine for both lunch and dinner. BlackFinn, located in the EpiCentre, is renowned for both its delicious fare and its inviting, lively atmosphere every day of the week. Whether it’s time to share an appetizer or quick drink with friends, savor a mouth-watering meal, host a private party, enjoy some cocktails and music in the late-night scene or root for your favorite team on game day, anytime is a great time to visit your neighborhood BlackFinn.
- 110 N. College Street (in The Ritz-Carlton)
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-972-4380
- Steakhouse
BLT Steak at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte offers a variety of cuts of USDA Prime and Certified Black Angus Beef ® brand and American Wagyu beef, each naturally aged for maximum tenderness and flavor and served finished with herb butter in a cast-iron pan. The menu is organized by category and complements main courses with corresponding savory sauces such as peppercorn, chimichurri and Béarnaise – all of which exemplify celebrated Chef Laurent Tourondel’s classic French training and insistence on perfection. Fish entrees, although delicate, arrive in steakhouse-sized portions and are delivered in a similar manner. BLT, or Bistro Laurent Tourondel, is the personal stamp of the acclaimed chef named 2007 Restaurateur of the Year by Bon Appétit magazine.
Breakfast: Monday-Sunday, 7-10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Monday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5:30-11 p.m. Sunday 5-9 p.m.Executive Chef: Laurent Tourondel
Chef de Cuisine: Aksel Theilkuhl
Cuisine: Modern American SteakhouseReservations recommended. All major credit cards accepted. Wheelchair accessible. Non-smoking. Business casual dress. Valet parking at restaurant’s streetside entrance.
- Phone: 888-462-5965
- 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.
- Italian & Northern Italian
- Mediterranean
Among the hustle and bustle of Uptown Charlotte lays the intimate, old world style of Caffe Siena Trattoria e Barre. From Casablanca, our own Chef Ahmed Saloui has created a delicious menu based on classic Italian dishes, and also spices things up with touches from the Mediterranean. With dishes such as Vitello Saltimbocca (fresh cut veal filled with prosciutto, mozzarella and topped with marsala wine sauce), we’ll have you imagining yourself among the rolling hills of Tuscany. Be our guest this evening and allow us to treat you to a relaxing evening with impeccable service.
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, just blocks from the Charlotte Convention Center, The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style. Nationally acclaimed for dry aging steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steak house offerings such as chops, North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. Featuring an award-winning wine list, professional, gracious service and premier private dining rooms. Let the masters of steak provide the perfect dining experience.
- Phone: 704-333-3448
- 100 W Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 704-333-9000 
- Brazilian
- Steakhouse
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, an elegant Brazilian Steakhouse offering a unique dining experience, is firing up Charlotte. Chima will offer the sizzle and the steak with 17 kinds of meat and an all inclusive salad bar featuring more than 40 items, all served by authentic Gauchos dressed in traditional Brazilian attire. For more information please call or visit our website.
- 222 E. 3rd Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-377-1500- American / New American
Enjoy home-style comfort of the New South with a contemporary twist. The 120 seat Coastal Kitchen serves unique Low Country Southern Cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner made from only the freshest local ingredients. Join us for a extensive daily breakfast buffet with a selection of over 50 sumptuous breakfast delights.
Located at Hilton Charlotte Center City.
- Phone: 704-344-8878
- Phone: 704-372-3553
- Phone: 704-333-7989
- Phone: 704-377-0037
- 1100 Metropolitan Ave.
Suite 125
Charlotte , NC 28204 704-909-6295- American / New American
Dressler’s Restaurant, recently recognized by OpenTable Diner’s Choice Awards as having the best food in the greater Charlotte area, has opened a second location in the urban chic Metropolitan. Known for upscale dining, superior service and a warm environment, Dressler’s new location delivers these consistent qualities with an unparalleled view of Charlotte’s growing skyline.
Dressler’s menu highlights house favorites such as Thai crispy calamari and Low Country crab dip and signature entrees including heart of ribeye, New York strip, halibut and tuna, as well as several new dishes unique to its second location. Dressler’s mom Joan Dressler’s famous New York cheesecake and carrot cake are featured on the dessert menu.
Dressler’s Metro serves lunch and dinner. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, an intermezzo menu will be served in the bar from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Dinner is offered Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dressler’s also offers a comfortable bar scene, patio dining and private dining options with two private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 75 guests. To make a reservation, please call 704-909-6295, or visit the website.
- American / New American
- 210 East Trade Street
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.
- 210 E. Trade Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-688-5980- American / New American
- Deli
- Eclectic
Bowling? A Movie? Dine? See and Be Seen? New Wardrobe?
No matter what your mood you need to be at the EpiCentre! The incredible array of choices for fun are sure to suite your needs!
- Steakhouse
Enjoy an evening of exceptional food and wine, featuring the finest prime steaks and fresh seafood paired with a selection from Fleming’s award-winning collection of 100 wines by the glass. Private dining rooms are also available, to ensure a memorable evening, whatever the occasion.
- Phone: 704-333-4113
- Phone: 704-377-7415
- Phone: 704-358-4244
- 214 N. College Street
Charlotte, NC 704-350-1680
- Pizza / Pasta
- Sandwiches
Fuel Pizza got jumped started 7 years ago because three guys from New York wanted a slice of really good pizza but couldn't find one in Charlotte. They needed a hand crafted slice made with real mozzarella, rich tomato sauce and fresh ingredients so much they had to open a pizza place themselves. Fortunately, before their batteries ran down completely they found a cool fifties gas station on Central Avenue and got their peels out.
Not wanting to be too far from their pizza , or for that matter their wings or salads, they quickly opened more Fuels. Pretty soon there was great New York pizza everywhere and they were cruising.
So, have fun, be comfortable, enjoy the food and experience. After all, that is what life at Fuel is about.
- Pizza / Pasta
- Sandwiches
Fuel Pizza got jumped started 7 years ago because three guys from New York wanted a slice of really good pizza but couldn't find one in Charlotte. They needed a hand crafted slice made with real mozzarella, rich tomato sauce and fresh ingredients so much they had to open a pizza place themselves. Fortunately, before their batteries ran down completely they found a cool fifties gas station on Central Avenue and got their peels out.
Not wanting to be too far from their pizza , or for that matter their wings or salads, they quickly opened more Fuels. Pretty soon there was great New York pizza everywhere and they were cruising.
So, have fun, be comfortable, enjoy the food and experience. After all, that is what life at Fuel is about.
- Phone: 704-334-5158
- Phone: 704-954-0087
- Phone: 704-376-9389
- Phone: 704-332-1786
- Phone: 704-342-0030
- Phone: 704-347-1841
- 123 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-4566
- Sandwiches
The casual beach-theme establishments feature "oldies" jukebox music, sports on television, and a menu that includes seafood, sandwiches, salads and spicy chicken wings.
- 132 E. Trade Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-377-0400- Mediterranean
Located inside Omni Charlotte Hotel, Illume-Mediterranean Bistro offers a full breakfast buffet and specialty pastas at lunch. The dinner menu highlights unique Mediterranean cuisine. Open Mon - Fri 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sat and Sun 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- 210 E. Trade Street
Suite C-240
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-688-1004
704-688-6412
- Deli
- Sandwiches
- Soup / Salads
Jason's Deli serves a variety of salads, sandwiches, pastas, potatoes, soups, and fresh salads. We offer an all you can eat salad bar with many organic options. We cater any size event including a variety of wonderful options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Delivery is available from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Phone: 704-343-0006
- Phone: 704-371-4448
- 127 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 980-207-1150
980-207-1151 - 101 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-373-2253
704-373-2453 - 505 E, 6th Street
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-910-4877 - Phone: 704-370-6776
- The EpiCentre - 210 E. Trade St.
Suite D-164
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-971-9088
704-971-9089
click here- Pizza / Pasta
New York City based Libretto's Pizzeria is located next to Strike City on the main level in the EpiCentre. They offer delicious traditional Italian dishes, homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and their famous authentic New York City pizza. Libretto's newest location will be opening in March 2010 in the Ballantyne Commons East shopping center. This location will host private events, as well as offering delivery, catering and a full service bar.
- Phone: 704-335-1234
- Phone: 704-344-9222
- 435 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-3650- American / New American
- Deli
- Fast Foods
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Sandwiches
- Soup / Salads
- 200 South 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 palate.
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.
Semi-Private Dining available for groups. Contact our Banquets Department at 704-364-4783 or Banquets78@msmg.com for more information
Also visit our other location @ South Park:
4335 Barclay Downs Drive
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-442-5522 
- Eclectic
The circa 1892 Queen Anne style home of Victorian-era Charlotte Mayor Sam McNinch is today the McNinch House Restaurant. In the home of original chef and owner Ellen Davis, guests can expect to be treated like royalty during the seven-course culinary journey. Guests will pre-select their entrees from the chef's choice menu, and the professional service staff will take care of the rest. Featuring Charlotte's most carefully constructed wine list, an evening at the McNinch House won't soon be forgotten, and is the perfect place for your anniversaries, birthdays, special events, and corporate and executive dining.
- Southern / New Southern
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Mert's Heart and Soul is one of the most sought after dining destinations in the Queen City. From the award-winning macaroni and cheese, to the sweet, buttery cornbread and shrimp and grits, Mert's southern, Low Country and Gullah-inspired favorites leave guests with an unforgettable, "home cooked" experience. Stop by Mert's today to find out what Charlotteans and tourists already know: That Mert's is the heart and soul of Charlotte.
- 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.
- Southern / New Southern
- Vegetarian
Executive Chef Tom Condron showcases "new world" signature Southern dishes with local farm ingredients and a spectacular wine list at this Charlotte jewel.
Open for lunch Monday - Friday; dinner nightly. Patio.
Full Catering: 704-370-0107- 210 E. Trade Street
Ste. C-148
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-688-0366- Sandwiches
So who is Mortimer? ...and why is everyone in a frenzy? Let us welcome you to this 'sweeeeet emotion!'
Your friendly neighborhood bar is now open. Come in for lunch, spirits and good times.
- Steakhouse
USDA prime-aged steak is just part of the Morton's story.
The Best Product...Genuine Hospitality...an Experience to remember.
For more than 30 years, Morton's has served only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. Our servers strive to provide unparalleled hospitality to each and every guest. We're not happy until your filet is perfect, your lobster succulent, and your vegetables are steaming. Rich mahogany, crisp linens and superior service combined with the superior product and the dedicated people at Morton's create an experience you won't soon forget.
- Phone: 704-347-2739
- Phone: 866-930-SOUP (7867)
- Phone: 704-927-0553
- Phone: 704-376-8954
- Phone: 704-347-0035
- Phone: 704-376-8767
- Phone: 704-333-4015
- 710 W. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-379-7555
- Pizza / Pasta
At Pie Town it's all about the pizza. Some say it's the best on earth! With a crust that bakes in 2-3 minutes, the freshest local ingredients, and the Pie Town Pizzaiolo's...Pie Town gives you artisan pizza like no other!
Located just a few blocks from the Bank of America Stadium, Johnson & Wales, and uptown's Time Warner Cable Arena. Offering a fun, relaxed atmosphere, creative artisan pizzas hand crafted by Peter Reinhart, eclectic wine, microbrews, full bar, & NY Style pizza by the slice. Perfect for pre-game festivities, after work gatherings, & nights out with friends and family! At Pie Town, there is something for everyone.
Keep a watch on the Pie Town calendar for upcoming pizza dinners & classes with Peter Reinhart!
- Phone: 704-333-5856
- Tapas
Press is Charlotte's choice destination for Uptown fun! Offering comfortable surroundings, exceptional value with over 200 wines priced at retail, and innovative menus featuring paninis, salads, tapas, and a la carte sushi, Press is the perfect meeting place! Nightly beer, wine, & sake features ranging from half off wine by the glass to magnum giveaways! Live music, awesome patio to see and be seen, TV's to catch the game...all within walking distance of the Bank of America Stadium, Time Warner Cable Arena, NCBPAC, Epicenter, and everything else that is uptown Charlotte!
Press Wine/Food, Uptown Charlotte's urban wine bar with a cozy neighborhood feel.
- Phone: 704-334-7088
- Ivey's Building
127 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-295-4111
704-295-4112- Mexican
Qdoba Mexican Grill is an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. Each Qdoba restaurant showcases food that celebrates Qdoba’s passion for ingredients, a menu full of innovative flavors, handcrafted preparation and inviting service. Founded in Denver in 1995, Qdoba is among the nation’s largest Mexican fast-casual chains with over 500 restaurants in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Qdoba Mexican Grill in the historic Ivey's building in Uptown Charlotte opened February 25, 2010.
- 201 S. College St. Suite 280
Charlotte Plaza Building
Charlotte, NC 28244 704-372-2256
704-372-2257
click here- American / New American
Casual,hot upscale full service restaurant featuring fresh made soups, sandwiches, salads, steaks, burgers and pasta. Full beer, wine & liquor permits. Private party rooms available. Great people, Great food, Good times!
- International
Ri Ra has been proudly serving the Charlotte community for 13 years becoming a favorite watering hole and something of an institution in the city.
- 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.
- Phone: 704-335-7112
- Steakhouse
When you visit Ruth's Chris, you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire. Visit our website often to make online reservations and order Ruth's Chris Gift Cards for family and friends, clients and colleagues. Follow the sizzle.
Also visit our other location @ South Park:
6000 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-556-1115- Phone: 704-344-1975
- Southern / New Southern
- Vegetarian
Savannah Red is offering fine Southern dining with an imaginative New South flair! Signature items include Corn and Crab Chowder, New South jumbo shrimp and grits, honey-lavender grilled lamb, and Krispy Kreme bread pudding with bourbon sauce.
- Phone: 704-376-0565
- Phone: 704-333-5189
- 220 N. Tryon St.
Courtyard Plaza
Charlotte , NC 28202 704-331-9158
- Deli
For a taste of Something Classic, visit one of our retail locations. Join us for coffee and chocolate croissants or enjoy lunch at our "sandwich boutique." Take home an appetizer, hand-crafted dessert or gourmet TV dinner with a bottle of wine. Don't feel like cooking? ...Order and pick up dinner & catering trays for small groups. Let us help you celebrate with fine food tailored for your family or as a gift to a neighbor.
- Bank of America Corporate Center
100 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-332-1132
704-377-8002
click here
- American / New American
- Vegetarian
Sonoma is Pierre Bader's founding concept originating 15 years ago in Uptown Charlotte, and growing into one of the area's premier restaurants featuring upscale casual American cuisine. Known for mouthwatering dishes, seasonal ingredients, & warm hospitality, Sonoma offers a menu of small plates, mains, & sides focused on simple, delicious flavors & a small but extensive wine list focusing on small production family owned wineries from around the world.
Intimate bar area that is great for after work gatherings or evenings out. Monthly wine events ranging from winemaker dinners to wine tastings and pairings.
Nightly tasting menus offered, "3 Courses for $30" menu featured on all show nights until 7:30 p.m., and our "Symphony Discount" available on performance nights with the presentation of that evenings tickets.
Located in the Bank of America Corporate Center & Founders Hall, adjacent to the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
*Offering Complimentary valet parking & validation for the BOA Corporate Parking Deck
- Phone: 704-377-2790
- Phone: 704-358-3788
- Phone: 704-375-5750
- Mexican
Opening in the EpiCentre September 2010
Vida Cocina and Tequila Bar is Center City Charlotte’s first authentic Mexican restaurant and tequila bar offering both traditional, regional dishes and contemporary Mexican cuisine in the heart of the vibrant uptown scene at the EpiCentre. At Vida Cocina, bold, deliciously unexpected flavors are presented with refreshing style, alongside signature “Skinny Margaritas”, handcrafted cocktails and 100 varieties of tequila for guests’ sipping and shooting pleasure. With its warm, contemporary atmosphere, unbeatable location and specialty Mexican fare, Vida Cocina and Tequila bar offers a distinctive experience that eclipses other Mexican-themed restaurants.
- American / New American
- Sandwiches
Whether you're a winglover or not, we think you'll love Wild Wing. Because at Wild Wing Cafe, we dedicate ourselves to quality. You won't find a lot of pre-packaged processed food around here. We hand patty our own burgers from fresh Grade A lean ground beef. Our chicken fingers are fresh tenderloins, dipped in our homemade batter and fried to order. Our onion rings are hand cut and dipped in a mildly spicy beer batter. We even make our own dressings fresh every day.
So create your own burger or chicken sandwich. Put together the sampler platter you want. Mix ribs and wings together, if you like. We believe that variety is the spice of life.
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 palate.
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.
Semi-Private Dining available for groups. Contact our Banquets Department at 704-364-4783 or Banquets78@msmg.com for more information
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
Full Catering: 704-370-0107
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
- 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.
