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A photo of La Belle Helene restaurant
1. La Belle Helene
4.6
Exceptional(2961)
Price: Expensive
• French • Uptown
Booked 58 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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2. The Cellar at Duckworth's
4.8
Exceptional(2701)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Uptown
Booked 50 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.
A photo of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte restaurant
3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte
4.2
Awesome(795)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 132 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 : 980-372-7333. Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ
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4. The Capital Grille - Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(4891)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 75 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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5. Chapter 6
4.8
Exceptional(426)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Southend
Booked 42 times today
With Chapter Six, Rare Roots Hospitality brings the Western Mediterranean to South End, with bold dishes that show off the flavors of the coasts and fields of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, France, and Italy. Located directly on the Rail Trail in the heart of South End. Must try dishes include the Whipped Ricotta, Sherry Braised Pork Cheek, Spicy Tuna Crudo, and Skate Wing! Sip on our two top selling cocktails, Almafi Coastin' or Peace + Friendship, while you dine. Chef Scott Hollingsworth and Chef Jon CoxGeneral Manager Ellis LindsayBar Program Brittany KellumWine Director Hilary Demmitt
A photo of The Workman's Friend restaurant
6. The Workman's Friend
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Plaza Midwood
Booked 15 times today
Located in the heart of Plaza Midwood, we are an authentic Irish American pub serving scratch-made pub fare with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Choose from our open air patio overlooking the action of Central Avenue, or our cozy indoor dining room outfitted with a working fireplace.
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7. 3RD & FERNWOOD
4.2
Awesome(105)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 6 times today
Discover Fernwood Tavern – A Modern Take on Southern Comfort in Midtown CharlotteNestled in the heart of Midtown Charlotte’s Metropolitan Shopping Center, Fernwood Tavern offers a fresh and vibrant take on Southern cuisine. Led by James Beard Finalist Chef Greg Collier, our kitchen blends tradition with innovation, serving up bold flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and elevated comfort food that feels both familiar and exciting.Step into our warm, inviting space where Southern hospitality meets modern elegance. Whether you’re joining us for a cozy dinner, craft cocktails, or a gathering with friends, every meal at Fernwood Tavern is a celebration of Charlotte’s rich culinary heritage.
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8. Angela's Pizza & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(72)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matthews
Our Story: We moved our restaurant concept from NYC to Charlotte. We brought our unique recipe's and dough making south to serve the true Italian cuisine Our Inspiration; Mama Angela As with any Italian family we were influenced by our Mom's home cooking from traditional pasta dishes to preparing the best pizza dough Traditional Dishes We inspire to make the most authentic Italian dishes and our customers taste the difference Our Fresh Pizza Dough We perfected this dough recipe in New York and brought it down to Charlotte New York Style Pizza Whether you crave the pizza you had in NY or want to taste the difference, we strive to deliver the best tasting pizza in Charlotte
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9. Penguin Drive In
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Myers Park
Coming Soon!
A photo of The Penguin Drive-In restaurant
10. The Penguin Drive-In
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Myers Park
Coming Soon!

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  • Robert
    Charlotte •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Server was knowledgeable about every offering from cocktails to wine to all menu items and was correct on all counts. Outstanding lobster bisque, salads, and sides. The steaks were prepared perfectly and delicious. It’s really great to have a steakhouse of this caliber in Denver NC!
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    16 Prime Steak & SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Denver
    •
    4.7
  • Nancy
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My family and I went to Acqua Ragazza for my birthday. Everyone loved their meal! We ordered the tortellini with meat ragu, blackened shrimp with saffron risotto and veal scallopini. All were excellent!
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    Acqua RagazzaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mooresville
    •
    4.5
  • payton
    Charlotte •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had a wonderful time at Firebirds, went for Valentine’s Day dinner! Service was great, we got drinks, which were very tasty, our specialty appetizer was wonderful, and the food was very good! Everything came out pretty quickly, and we had a wonderful time.
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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - StonecrestPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Ballantyne
    •
    4.7
  • Correy
    Charlotte •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We went for Valentine’s Day and chose the preset menu. The food was amazing and the drinks were made very well. Our server Grace was truly a highlight. She had a great personality and guided us through the menu with ease. She made really great suggestions. We can’t wait to try their brunch.
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    Chapter 6Price: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southend
    •
    4.8
  • Bobby
    Charlotte •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service and Food were top notch. Our server was quick, polite, and went the extra mile for us on a personal request. The dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives is our absolute favorite and the pasta is the best in the city. A perfect date
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    Flour ShopPrice: Expensive• American• Myers Park
    •
    4.6

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