Best Fun Restaurants in Midtown

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1. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

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5.0

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlotte

Booked 25 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. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

Exceptional(1605)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Midtown

Booked 65 times today

The Melting Pot Restaurant in Charlotte is where fun is cooked up fondue style. Our Charlotte restaurant is located in the Midtown neighborhood. Close to all Uptown hotels, Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts center. The experience is great in a group and romantic for couples. The intimate location provides a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side. A fresh salad follows while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of tantalizing meats, seafood and vegetables. Each morsel is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces to add to the flavorful fun. Chocolate fondue is the finale.

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3. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4.7

Exceptional(4983)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown

Booked 30 times today

Dressler's is located at The Metropolitan, just 5 minutes from Charlotte's vibrant Uptown and South End areas. Dressler's is an upscale contemporary restaurant complete with an expansive outdoor patio with a unique view of CLT's city skyline. Expect a menu of delicious steaks, fresh seafood, and signature appetizers as well as an extensive wine list and full service bar specializing in craft cocktails. Plus, don't forget to order Joan's famous cheesecake for dessert! Owned by local restauranteur Jon Dressler, Dressler's is part of the Rare Roots Hospitality family and stays true to the name by putting hospitality at the forefront. Known for our accommodating staff, welcoming atmosphere and consistent service, every visit is a memorable experience here at Dressler's.

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4. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 67 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!

5. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1756)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 44 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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6. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2803)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 50 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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7. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2627)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 54 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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8. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(7841)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 49 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.

9. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2376)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 54 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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10. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5018)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 56 times today

Church and Union in Charlotte is a hit for its fun atmosphere, quirky Art of War theme decor, and exceptional food. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'fun menu' with 'excellent service' and 'a quirky Art of War theme decor'. Another highlights its 'eclectic atmosphere and unique menu'. The restaurant offers 'great food and ambience' with 'attentive and accommodating' staff. With 'outstanding food, superb service, and wonderful ambience', it's a place to be for any occasion.

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Jazmine
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Absolutely loved it here! The food is delicious especially the steak and frites or fish and chips ohhh and I can’t forget the pizza my goodness phenomenal! Will now be a staple restaurant to go to uptown. Our server Jensen was super lovely too.
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Culinary Dropout - CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.5
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Amanda
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was phenomenal, the service was some of the best we’ve had in Charlotte, and the ambiance was perfect!
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CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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4.8
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David
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I took my wife out to celebrate our one-month wedding anniversary, and the experience was fantastic. The server and management went above and beyond, providing exceptional service throughout the evening and making our celebration feel even more special. The food was incredible, as always. Melting Pot is one of my wife’s favorite spots, so we’ve visited many locations across different states during our travels, but I can honestly say this location stands out with the best service and food we’ve had, hands down.
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The Melting Pot - Midtown NCPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Midtown
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4.9
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Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and service. Highly recommended for a special occasion or date. Pricey but worth every penny.
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Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)Price: Very Expensive• American• Midtown
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4.7
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Timothy
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
They’re still working out “bugs” with Open Table as they’ve just started using it. However, the manager was extremely accommodating and even provided a complimentary tequila/pineapple shot at the end of our meal. Food was phenomenal. Staff is courteous and attentive. Prices are reasonable for quality of food. I highly recommend for a different experience and great food.
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Deluxe Fun Dining RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Charlotte
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96 restaurants available nearby

1. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

2. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

3. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

5. Customshop

6. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

7. The Cellar at Duckworth's

8. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

9. O-Ku - Charlotte

10. Church and Union - Charlotte

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