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1. Customshop
4.9
Exceptional(1779)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Elizabeth
Booked 10 times today
Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.
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2. O-Ku - Charlotte
4.7
Exceptional(2409)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Southend
Booked 32 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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3. The Cellar at Duckworth's
4.8
Exceptional(2651)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Uptown
Booked 30 times today
The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from our chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are hand crafted to order by our mixologists. Inspired by an era of time that’s long past, the underground space built originally in 1912, naturally has a speakeasy, prohibition-era feel with its original brick walls and exposed ceiling joists. Even our attentive staff dresses the part from the era. We hope to take you back in time for a bit while enjoying good food and drink with friends and family.
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4. Mariposa
4.4
Awesome(1235)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown
Booked 3 times today
Mariposa, located at the Mint Museum brings world-to-table dining right to the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Our emphasis is on the communal experience that dining out with friends, old and new, should be. We welcome you to join us for an experience centered around genuine hospitality, care, and the passion to cultivate the feeling of community, fulfillment, and growth. Owner Jill Marcus shares “At Mariposa, we bring many cultures together around the table and provide a global experience right here in Charlotte”.Offering lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and a bustling brunch on Saturday and Sunday, the culinary team led by Chef Kinsler Josaime offers delicious food and exceptional service. Book your table at this locally owned gem for a culinary experience that spans across the world.
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5. Aura Rooftop
4.4
Awesome(351)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Uptown
Booked 16 times today
Ascend five stories high in the JW Charlotte to Aura Rooftop where a magical oasis awaits. Soak in premiere views of city and indulge in vibrant small plates with a signature botanical cocktail in hand. Experience magnetic vibes up high at one of Charlotte's best rooftop lounges! Monday to Friday - Open at 3:00 pmSaturday to Sunday - Open at 12 pm Weather permitting closing times 11 pm Mon-Sat and 9 pm on Sun.
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6. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2788)
Price: Moderate
• European • Uptown
Booked 37 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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7. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2845)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Uptown
Booked 36 times today
Fin & Fino is a hot spot in Charlotte, praised for its 'fantastic food' and 'outstanding service'. It's a social seafood house known for its communal dining experience and 'The Treatment' menu. As one reviewer said, it's a 'great spot for after dinner drinks or a meal'. With high ratings for ambiance, food, and service, Fin & Fino is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.
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8. Church and Union - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(5036)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 34 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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9. The Goodyear House
4.6
Exceptional(1538)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • NODA
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to The Goodyear House, nestled in the vibrant NODA neighborhood, just a stone’s throw away from Uptown. Led by the culinary prowess of Executive Chef Chris Coleman, a champion on Food Network’s Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and SuperChef, our restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience. Indulge in our menu featuring casual elevated cuisine, expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or a light bite, our diverse offerings cater to every palate. Relish the charming ambiance of our beautiful patio as you sip on handcrafted cocktails and savor delectable dishes. As part of NODA, the city’s premier arts and entertainment district, The Goodyear House invites you to immerse yourself in a culinary journey like no other. Book your table today and join us for an unforgettable dining experience.
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10. The Capital Grille - Charlotte
4.9
Exceptional(4827)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 68 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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  • Kristen
    Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Once again had the most fabulous experience at Oku. We have celebrated all our big events here, engagement, anniversaries and now my husbands 30th birthday where they went above and beyond making our experience out of this world. I’m so thankful for all the memories we’ve shared here, which is why we come back from Ohio every single year to enjoy their amazing hospitality and food. Thank you to Trey and all of the amazing team!
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    O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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    4.7
  • Katie
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This restaurant was phenomenal, probably the best restaurant I’ve been to in Charlotte in years. Food and service were amazing. Menu was amazing. The halibut large plate dish and the octopus small plate are both dishes that I will be thinking about and craving for the rest of my life. The holiday themed cocktail menu were so balanced and overall served beautifully. Highly highly recommend and will most definitely be back!
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    MariposaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Uptown
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    4.4
  • TylerVIP
    Coastal North Carolina •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I always love the customshop! The team, especially Zoe and Kyle always make us feel welcome and make it enjoyable. The food is always outstanding and they have THE BEST espresso martini I’ve ever had!
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    CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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    4.9
  • Christine
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Fantastic meal! Great ambience and service! We started with the Ground Duck Flatbread and both of us agreed that we should cancel the rest of our order and just get two of those. Amazing combination of flavors. Our entrees did not disappoint. I had Grouper and my partner had steak. Both were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was wonderful and suggested drinks for us as well as kept our water glasses full. She was attentive without being in our face. We will definitely go again! They don’t have parking but there is a large parking garage at the same corner.
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    The Cellar at Duckworth'sPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Uptown
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    4.8
  • Ryan
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    Great atmosphere, service and drinks! Highly recommend this rooftop bar and making a reservation as the seating is limited.
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    Aura RooftopPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Uptown
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    4.4

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