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1. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant
new
4.7
Exceptional(6)
Price: Moderate
• American • Charlotte
Booked 34 times today
Welcome to Deluxe Fun Dining – Charlotte’s Most Unique Dining ExperienceVoted Best Restaurant in Charlotte (2024), Best Cocktail Spot (2023 & 2024), and Gold Best Date Night Spot (2023), Deluxe Fun Dining is where incredible food, unforgettable drinks, and exceptional service come together to create a dining experience unlike any other.Known for our innovative food and drink presentations, we bring a sense of fun and excitement to every meal. From popcorn shrimp served right from a real popcorn machine to pastries delivered in vintage toasters, every dish is designed to make you smile and spark conversation. Our unique, handmade trays elevate the presentation, ensuring that every plate is as much of a visual treat as it is a culinary delight.At Deluxe Fun Dining, we don’t just serve food—we create an experience. Our ever-evolving, chef-driven menu highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, transforming classic favorites and daring new creations into unforgettable dishes.
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2. La Belle Helene
4.6
Exceptional(2887)
Price: Expensive
• French • Uptown
Booked 73 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. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2849)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Uptown
Booked 56 times today
Fin & Fino is a social seafood house with a festive dining experience. It's a lively spot with interesting cocktails, delicious food, and friendly staff. Customers rave about the 'treatment', a special menu that promises a lot of food. The atmosphere is casual, making it a great place to hang out. It's also a neighborhood gem with a great selection for both lunch and dinner.
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4. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte
4.1
Excellent(701)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Uptown
Booked 152 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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5. Sea Grill Restaurant and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(188)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Charlotte
Booked 43 times today
Sea Grill is a new seafood fusion restaurant located in the heart of Charlotte the Queen City quarter, offering a diverse selection of fresh seafood and a tempting variety of meat dishes for meat lovers. Our chef expertly combines Asian, European, and American cuisines to cater to every guest's palate, ensuring a delightful dining experience.In addition to the delicious food, Sea Grill offers fine dining service in an attractive interior that complements the overall ambience of the restaurant. Whether you are a seafood lover, a meat enthusiast, or simply someone looking to try something new and exciting, Sea Grill is the perfect destination for a memorable meal. Come and indulge in our delectable dishes and experience the fusion of flavors that make Sea Grill a standout dining destination.
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6. Fahrenheit - Charlotte
4.2
Awesome(7862)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 32 times today
Located in Uptown Charlotte, Rising Star Chef, Rocco Whalen, a Wolfgang Puck protégé, will blow you away with his approachable and cutting edge cooking style.Taste Rocco's contemporary cuisine with its Mediterranean & Asian accents & you'll know why Esquire declared him a "Chef to Keep Your Eye On". Fahrenheit is equipped with a full service bar complete with a la carte dining, private dining rooms available for large parties and the most breathtaking view of Charlotte’s beautiful skyline from every table in the restaurant! Non smoking. We require business casual attire for all of our guests. Persons in t-shirts, ball cap style hats, excessively revealing clothing or workout attire may not be admitted. Please note, management reserves the right to change and /or update the Dress Code at any time. Please note that we do not guarantee outside seating, and any seating requests are not guaranteed.
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7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2788)
Price: Moderate
• European • Uptown
Booked 57 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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8. Coquette - Uptown Charlotte
4.7
Exceptional(485)
Price: Expensive
• French • Uptown
Booked 35 times today
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Coquette offers the charm of an old-world French buvette with a vibrant, casual atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re indulging in a quiet morning with a fresh almond croissant on our patio or savoring an evening apéro, Coquette is the perfect escape. Our menu is complemented by classic French cocktails and a wine list curated by Advanced Sommelier Fabien Boudart. Discover our monthly wine classes and exclusive wine club, designed for wine enthusiasts and those new to the experience. As owner Jill Marcus shares, “Coquette isn’t just for French cuisine aficionados. It’s for anyone curious and ready to explore the flavors of France.” Join us for lunch Tuesday-Sunday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.
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9. Aura Rooftop
4.4
Awesome(353)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Uptown
Booked 20 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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10. STK - Charlotte
3.9
Excellent(935)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 95 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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