Restaurants near Duke Energy Convention Center

Impeccable service & great food. Perfect for lunch, easy to have conversations with a large group.

My girlfriends and I ,instead of buying presents, go out every year for a really great dinner for Christmas. This restaurant really hits all the buttons. From melt in your mouth steak, fresh sushi and succulent lobster tails. Wait staff was excellent. Great vibe. Would definitely recommend this iconic restaurant.

We met friends for a Holiday lunch and it was fabulous! The service was on spot and our server Ricolette was perfect. She was attentive and spaced our lunch out perfectly. The eggplant is one of our favorites and today was no different. The Davidson burger, tuna salad, scallops, and steak and frites were amazing as always. I highly recommend The Davidson for lunch or dinner!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. We are relatively new to the city and still trying many of the restaurants for the first time. This was the 4th upscale steakhouse and was our favorite. Although the cuisine was comparable at one other, the ambience, value and menu options set this one apart. You receive top of the line service but it’s decor more intimate and warm. The food was simply delicious. The lobster bisque one of the best I’ve had and we both commented that even the loaded baked potato ( huge and more than enough for two) was a step above. We are planning a trip back just for a shareable and a dessert which we could not possibly try after the large portions of the prior courses but from the ones served around us looked simply decadent. Highly recommend.

We had a delightful and delicious meal celebrating my friend who had just narrowly escaped a devastating house fire. Our server was lovely, and it was our host Allison that made the night even more special with her care and conversation. She was there to support her staff and made us feel valued and cared for every step of the way. Thank you, Nada!!