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1. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte
4.5
Awesome(632)
Price: Moderate
• American • Southend
Booked 82 times today
Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!
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2. La Belle Helene
4.6
Exceptional(2899)
Price: Expensive
• French • Uptown
Booked 63 times today
From the team that brought you Church and Union Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston, Tempest Charleston, Church and Union Nashville, Ophelia's Nashville and Church and Union Denver, La Belle Helene is a refined brasserie serving French fare, beer & wine in a soaring, elegant space with a lengthy bar.
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3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte
4.2
Awesome(721)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 130 times today
Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Charlotte, NC , Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 5+ call: 312-659-1951 between the hours of 8am to 6pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.
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4. O-Ku - Charlotte
4.7
Exceptional(2421)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Southend
Booked 105 times today
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.
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5. STIR Charlotte
4.5
Awesome(1607)
Price: Moderate
• American • Southend
Booked 91 times today
STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in South End, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Charlotte to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.
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6. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2853)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Uptown
Booked 43 times today
## Dive into a Sea of Flavor at Fin & Fino Fin & Fino is a social seafood haven in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, where fresh flavors and vibrant energy collide. Indulge in a culinary journey across the sea with our menu of innovative small plates, featuring the finest catches and seasonal ingredients. From succulent oysters and housemade pasta to mouthwatering proteins and locally sourced produce, every bite is a celebration of the ocean's bounty. Our lively yet elegant ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're sharing plates with friends, enjoying a romantic dinner, or celebrating a special occasion, Fin & Fino promises a night to remember. So, come embark on a culinary adventure at Fin & Fino, where the freshest flavors and vibrant atmosphere create a truly unique dining experience.
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7. Church and Union - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(5048)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 63 times today
A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine with menu by Executive Chef Aaron Dearing and Bravo Top Chef alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch. Offering a casual, yet refined atmosphere. Voted 2020 Best Chef Jamie Lynch by Charlotte Magazine | 2020 Restaurant of the Year by CRVA.
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8. Dean's Italian Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1239)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 49 times today
Serving up prime cuts of beef and authentic homemade pasta, including 100% American Wagyu, Dean’s delivers a classic steakhouse experience in a modern, rustic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
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9. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2793)
Price: Moderate
• European • Uptown
Booked 49 times today
A Consumption Revolution in Uptown, Charlotte. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster's is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy's culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen's antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.
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10. Angeline's
4.5
Awesome(1479)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 26 times today
We think of ourselves as a gathering place in Uptown Charlotte. A warm hub for locals and visitors to connect over Italian-inspired dishes made with seasonal southern ingredients. Angeline’s offers a modern, Italian-influenced menu in the form of house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and flavorful small plates in a vibrant setting.

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  • Vonique
    Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Travis provided exceptional customer service, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. Although we RSVP’d for a party of 10 and ended up with 12 guests, the staff was incredibly understanding and accommodating. The food was delicious, the ambiance was fantastic, and the overall experience was superb. 10/10—highly recommend!
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    La Belle HelenePrice: Expensive• French• Uptown
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    4.6
  • Melissa
    Charlotte •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always an amazing experience here. We come for our anniversary and birthdays. Highly recommend the meatball appetizer, short rib pasta, steak medallion entree, and seasonal cake. Can’t go wrong with anything though!!!
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    North Italia - Charlotte - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• Charlotte
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    4.6
  • Peter
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was amazing! We had an assortment of items from the menu and our expectations were exceeded for every single choice. From the Jerk Chicken Noodle Soup to the Southern Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Jerk Lamb Chops, Cinnamon Roll Waffles... we're still trying to decide what our favorite part of the meal was - all of it was my favorite!
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    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - CharlottePrice: Expensive• Southern• Uptown
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    4.2
  • MeredithVIP
    Charlotte •69 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We ordered the agnolotti ! It was French onion on the menu. It was delicious! It was like a French onion soup deconstructed!! I had the salad for my meal and it was delicious and my husband had the poke bowl which he said was fantastic! All in all it was a delicious meal!
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    Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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    4.6
  • Bianca
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was the perfect lace to celebrate our Best Friends birthday!! Isabel you were awesome!! Thank you all so much for the incredible service. 💕💕
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    Culinary Dropout - CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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    4.5

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