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1. Mariposa
4.5
Awesome(1275)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown
Booked 46 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.
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2. Caroline's Oyster Bar
4.3
Awesome(728)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Uptown
Booked 33 times today
A fanciful take on a coastal seafood place, Caroline’s Oyster Bar celebrates the charm and fresh flavors of North Carolina’s coastline. Uptown Charlotte’s most desirable anchor features a breezy outdoor patio, charming Carolina-style raw bar and spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes.
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3. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte
4.4
Awesome(2324)
Price: Moderate
• American • Uptown
Booked 87 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced.Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. In compliance with the NC mandate please wear a mask upon entry and when moving around the restaurant. Our patio is covered, but it is not heated. We look forward to seeing you soon!Reservations recommended on the weekend.
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4. Dos Caminos - Charlotte
4.4
Awesome(123)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Charlotte
Booked 48 times today
Welcome to Dos Caminos Charlotte! A New York staple made it to North Carolina! The new Dos Caminos Charlotte is your next party destination. Enjoy Sizzling Fajitas, fresh made to order Guacamole, Cerveza, Margaritas, and more! We know life is better with a patio view, our outside patio is the perfect setting for sippin’ & chillin’ in the beautiful Charlotte weather!
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5. Aura Rooftop
4.3
Awesome(355)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Uptown
Booked 48 times today
Experience magnetic vibes up high at Charlotte's best rooftop lounge! Ascend to Aura Rooftop atop the JW Marriott Charlotte, where an enchanting oasis awaits. Bask in breathtaking city views as you indulge in vibrant small plates and sip on signature botanical cocktails.
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6. Estampa Gaucha - Charlotte
4.4
Awesome(648)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Charlotte
Booked 9 times today
In the extreme south of Brazil, there is a land of rich and strong rural traditions, families have been gathering on weekends, for centuries , to celebrate life around a barbecue"CHURRASCO". There they talk, laugh, dance, enjoy themselves and specialize in grilling many types of meat. Thus, the CHURRASCO became the best representation, the "Trademark" or as the Brazilians say, "ESTAMPA" of the GAÚCHO lifestyle, such Denomination is given to the inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, the most southern state of Brazil. Today, here at ESTAMPA GAÚCHA, with great pride, we bring you the best of our churrasco, our culture. We are looking forward to show our hospitality and win your loyalty for the excellence of our food and services. Come and experience this reality. Make your reservation and join our family.
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7. Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
4.3
Awesome(19)
Price: Moderate
• South American • Charlotte
Booked 2 times today
Celebrated for its Argentinian-inspired bohemian design and sophisticated flavors, Búho is a sultry, modern rooftop lounge.DIRECTIONS: Please enter through our valet Porte Cochere (parking is discounted for Búho customers) off of Church Street in Uptown Charlotte, NC. DRESS CODE: Elegant, stylish and sophisticated interiors invite our guests to experience a journey to Argentina through bohemian design, unique flavors and curated music. As we desire to maintain an elevated experience for all of our guests, we encourage business casual clothing
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8. Cicchetti
4.5
Awesome(237)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 11 times today
Cicchetti (“chee-KEH-tee”), a wine bar in Uptown Charlotte featuring authentic Italian small dishes, interprets the classic Venetian bacaro. At these casual and convivial spots, locals gather to enjoy glasses of wine alongside savory small bites, hand tossed pizzas and more. Offering an all-world wine selection, wines by the glass or bottle, beer, draught cocktails and NA’s, all of your favorites.
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9. Trade Restaurant And Bar
3.8
Excellent(17)
Price: Moderate
• American • Charlotte
Booked 2 times today
Serving three meals a day, Trade Restaurant and Bar tempts your palate with local flavors with a touch of Carolina Coastal.Start your day with fresh, local flavors carefully selected to accommodate modern eating lifestyles, signature offerings including chef-crafted egg dishes, warm pastries and locally sourced grains and proteins. Beverage selection include freshly- squeezed orange juice and Stance coffee which is directly sourced from the farmers and helps families harvest a better future.Trade Bar is serving trendy drinks, imported beers and local micro brews alongside light lunches and dinners, the Trade Bar is the ideal place to meet friends or relax after a long day in downtown Charlotte.
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10. Church and Union - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(5104)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 46 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.

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