3RD & FERNWOOD

Name: 3RD & FERNWOOD
Address: 1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28204
Telephone: (980) 207-1582
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

89 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

10:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Welcome to 3rd and Fernwood, where the charm of an American Southern villa meets modern Southern cuisine in Charlotte. Located in the heart of Midtown Charlotte in the Metropolitan shopping center, 3rd & Fernwood showcases Chef Greg Collier’s culinary prowess. Enjoy a fusion of rustic elegance and contemporary flair, making every dining experience a celebration of tradition and innovation.

OUR LAST SEATING IS 8:30 PM AND WE STAY OPEN UNTIL 10 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(980) 207-1582
Website
https://www.3rdandFernwood.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Area
Midtown
Parking details
None

Experiences

Restaurant Week Deal December 31st-January 31st
USD 40.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
Join us at 3rd and Fernwood for an extended Charlotte Restaurant Week experience, running from New Year’s Eve through the end of January. Delight in a three-course menu meticulously crafted by James Beard Finalist Chef Greg Collier, showcasing exceptional cuisine and hospitality. Indulge in bold flavors and innovative Southern-inspired dishes for just $40 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Celebrate the season with a culinary journey that promises to be as memorable as it is delicious. Reservations are highly recommended—don’t miss this exclusive dining opportunity!

Shaved Greens SaladUSD 14.00
Shaved collards greens, shaved kale, Cheddar, roasted garlic dressing, and cornbread crumble
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Farm SaladUSD 14.00
Local lettuce, roasted sweet potato dressing, black pepper farmers cheese, and fried pickled onion
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Shaved Cauliflower and sqshUSD 14.00
With green olive dressing, golden raisins, and smoked almonds
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Daily BreadUSD 6.00
- No ButterUSD 0.00
Fern WingsUSD 12.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Seafood SaladUSD 13.00
roasted trout, trinity, crispy trout skins, potato chips
Hush PuppiesUSD 9.00
With roasted onion, and apple mostarda butter
SOUP OF THE DAYUSD 10.00

Sandwiches

Smoked Mushroom SandwichUSD 15.00
carolina gold rice and smoked mushroom pattie, bread and butter pickle remoulade and lettuce
- TN Seasoned ChipsUSD 0.00
- NO ChipsUSD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Fried Chicken BreastUSD 16.00
Carolina gold sauce, Memphis style slaw, and brioche bun
- TN Seasoned ChipsUSD 0.00
- NO ChipsUSD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Catfish Po BoyUSD 17.00
French bread, roasted garlic tomato dressing, tomato,lettuce, and pickles
- TN Seasoned ChipsUSD 0.00
- NO ChipsUSD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Smash Cheese BurgerUSD 15.00
House ground chuck beef blend patty, pickles, American, onion, comeback sauce, and brioche bun
- TN Seasoned ChipsUSD 0.00
- NO ChipsUSD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00

Proteins

Smoked & Brined Chicken BreastUSD 13.00
Served with Burnt Fresno Honey
Smoked & Brined Chicken ThighUSD 10.00
Served with Burnt Fresno Honey
Pan Fried Trout with Roasted Okra GravyUSD 15.00
Pan roasted citrus pepper trout, roasted okra gravy, and pikliz
- No Okra GravyUSD 0.00
- No PicklizUSD 0.00
- Okra Gravy on sideUSD 0.00
- Pickliz on sideUSD 0.00
- Everything on sideUSD 0.00
- No toppingsUSD 0.00
Braised Ox Tail Meatloaf with Red Pepper GlazeUSD 16.00
Braised Oxtail and beef, red pepper glaze
Pork ChopUSD 14.00
Buttermilk fried pork chop, black pepper gravy, pickled onion and apple relish
- No Sawmill GravyUSD 0.00
- No ApplesUSD 0.00
- Sawmill Gravy on sideUSD 0.00
- Apples on sideUSD 0.00
- Everything on sideUSD 0.00
- No toppingsUSD 0.00
Rabbit CaptainUSD 16.00

Sides

Candied Sweet PotatoesUSD 9.00
With brown butter, thyme, and sorghum
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
3 Cheese Baked MacUSD 11.00
With smoked Gouda, Cheddar, and mozzarella
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Dirty Rice GritsUSD 9.00
carolina gold middlins, mushrooms, trinity, cajun
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Braised GreensUSD 8.00
With smoked turkey necks, SDT, & cornbread crumble
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- No Corn Bread CrumbleUSD 0.00
- VEGANUSD 0.00
Field Pea MafeUSD 9.00
With purple eye peas, sea island peas, cream peas, peanut, and trinity
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
chipsUSD 5.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Green BeansUSD 9.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- No OnionUSD 0.00
- No Cracker MixUSD 0.00
- VEGANUSD 0.00
SUNDAY KIDZ MEALUSD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
SUNDAY KIDZ MEAL $USD 0.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Grilled BeetsUSD 8.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
chuckwagon peasUSD 10.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
Broccoli CassUSD 8.00
- Extra Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00
- Sauce/Dressing on SideUSD 0.00
- No Sauce/DressingUSD 0.00

Sweets

Plantain PuddinUSD 10.00
Roasted Plantain pudding, whipped cream, crumbled nilla wafers
Carrot Cake USD 9.00
Buttermilk chess pie with blackberry and muscadine
sweet potato bread puddingUSD 9.00
sweet potato bread pudding, coconut milk caramel, spiced whipped cream
Cake FeeUSD 4.00
Thank You!USD 0.01

Group Sales

chix dinnerUSD 50.00
beer sales eventUSD 8.00

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Innovative
Charlotte
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

3RD & Fernwood offers a fresh take on Southern cuisine, drawing praise for its "amazing flavors" and "excellent quality" dishes like oxtail meatloaf and fried squash. The atmosphere is described as inviting with unique decor and music. Despite some service hiccups during its soft opening, many diners are eager to return for the "spectacular" food experience.

89 Reviews

K
Kristin
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time and everything was wonderful! The hush puppies were perfect, I loved the beets in Alabama white sauce, the meatloaf was great as well. My partner loved the catfish po’boy and the green beans. We even took the plantain pudding to go and it was such a great take on banana pudding. The cocktails were awesome, and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a great experience!
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John
VIP
Charlotte
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time I've been here and it was outstading. The facility was clean and had fresh flowers on each table. Our waitress and her service great. The food was great. I had the pork chop and my wife had the pan trout and they both were prepared perfectly. No complaints here. I'll be back!!!
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Katie
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is very good! Love getting lots of things and splitting them. Our favorite are the sweet potatoes, greens, and oxtail meatloaf
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Robert
Houston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Service was very slow- feels more like you are in a big barn than a restaurant
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Darlene
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious!!! We came for my son’s graduation. Every thing we ordered was great! My son found your restaurant on TikTok. We give 5 stars! Will be back soon ❤️
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C
Clare
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Expensive, small portions, fine place otherwise. Won’t be going back.
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Tijwanna
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service and accommodating. Food was delicious!
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Henry
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went there for a dinner reservation at 8:30 only to find out the “closed at 9” (which is not what was listed on their google page ntw). The restaurant was pretty empty so I’m assuming the staff just wanted to leave early. Understandable but I felt rushed. The food was just ok. It came out very fast which is never a great sign to me. Cocktail I ordered were disgusting. Not sure if I’d go back.
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Dan
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Charlotte….full on unique flavor
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Walter
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Greeted as soon as we walked through the door. Staff seemed happy and upbeat The bartender was awesome!!! Recommended the Colonel Taylor cocktail and it was PERFECT!!! That sweet potato syrup (house made) really took it to another level. The food was good. I recommend you give it a try for the atmosphere and customer service alone. Great job guys!!!
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3RD & FERNWOOD is rated 4.2 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

10:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional information

Area
Midtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.3rdandFernwood.com/
Phone number
(980) 207-1582

3RD & FERNWOOD

Make a booking

Additional information

Restaurant Week Deal December 31st-January 31st

Bread

Daily BreadUSD 6.00

Appetizers

Shaved Greens SaladUSD 14.00

Farm SaladUSD 14.00

Shaved Cauliflower and sqshUSD 14.00

Daily BreadUSD 6.00

Fern WingsUSD 12.00

Seafood SaladUSD 13.00

Hush PuppiesUSD 9.00

SOUP OF THE DAYUSD 10.00

Sandwiches

Smoked Mushroom SandwichUSD 15.00

Fried Chicken BreastUSD 16.00

Catfish Po BoyUSD 17.00

Smash Cheese BurgerUSD 15.00

Proteins

Smoked & Brined Chicken BreastUSD 13.00

Smoked & Brined Chicken ThighUSD 10.00

Pan Fried Trout with Roasted Okra GravyUSD 15.00

Braised Ox Tail Meatloaf with Red Pepper GlazeUSD 16.00

Pork ChopUSD 14.00

Rabbit CaptainUSD 16.00

Sides

Candied Sweet PotatoesUSD 9.00

3 Cheese Baked MacUSD 11.00

Dirty Rice GritsUSD 9.00

Braised GreensUSD 8.00

Field Pea MafeUSD 9.00

chipsUSD 5.00

Green BeansUSD 9.00

SUNDAY KIDZ MEALUSD 0.00

SUNDAY KIDZ MEAL $USD 0.00

Grilled BeetsUSD 8.00

chuckwagon peasUSD 10.00

Broccoli CassUSD 8.00

Sweets

Plantain PuddinUSD 10.00

Carrot Cake USD 9.00

sweet potato bread puddingUSD 9.00

Cake FeeUSD 4.00

Thank You!USD 0.01

Group Sales

chix dinnerUSD 50.00

beer sales eventUSD 8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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