Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Charlotte

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Mariposa

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown

Booked 24 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.

2. Aura Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(345)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Uptown

Booked 3 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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3. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2803)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 51 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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4. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2760)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 50 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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5. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(8018)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 85 times today

Located in beautiful Center City Charlotte on 4th and Tryon, just a few blocks from Belk Theater, Over street Mall and the Bobcats Arena. Chima offers authentic Brazilian cuisine and chic dining experience. Enjoy cocktails and the best view of Uptown Charlotte in our elegant upstairs lounge.

6. Angeline's

4.5

Awesome(1445)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 49 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.

7. Aria Tuscan Grill

4.6

Exceptional(4210)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 38 times today

Bringing the best ot Italy to Charlotte, Aria Tuscan Grill is Charlotte's urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge located in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering old word comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors & colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. Featuring a kitchen with a view, a striking wine wall that highlights a wide array of predominantly focused Italian wines, house made Limoncello, live music every weekend, a late night "Bar Bites" menu, Charlotte's only Chef's Table, a street level view of Uptown Charlotte to take in the city as you dine, and a location that is front and center to all of Charlotte's main attractions.

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8. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2625)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 53 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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9. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5018)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 54 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.

10. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1756)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 48 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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Paul
Tampa / Central Florida West •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tiffany the manager placed us in a spectacular location, we had several guests from out of town as far away as San Diego Rick our server was awesome. The food was absolutely fantastic. Our guests truly enjoyed the dinner. Overall very impressed & pleased with everyone & everything We will definitely be coming back again Thank you Team Fin & Fino
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Fin & Fino - Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Uptown
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4.8
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Ky
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The duck was amazing and our waitress. Jade was very kind and helpful. We loved our first time at Mariposa.
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MariposaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Uptown
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4.4
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Mattvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Don't hesitate to book a reservation here. This place is outstanding.
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Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• European• Uptown
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4.8
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Oleksii
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Jacob was our server and he nailed it! Definitely gonna recommend it! Server and management team is really attentive and nice!
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Chima Steakhouse - CharlottePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.7
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Michelle
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
We had a great time. The place is beautiful, environment lively. We often had to flag down servers for an order or bill, but they were kind and friendly when they were there. Highly recommend.
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Aura RooftopPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Uptown
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4.5

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Mariposa

2. Aura Rooftop

3. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

5. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

6. Angeline's

7. Aria Tuscan Grill

8. The Cellar at Duckworth's

9. Church and Union - Charlotte

10. Customshop

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