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A photo of Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown) restaurant
1. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)
4.6
Exceptional(5050)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown
Booked 21 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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2. 3RD & FERNWOOD
4.2
Awesome(105)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Midtown
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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3. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC
4.8
Exceptional(1646)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Midtown
Booked 39 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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4. The Cocktail Lounge at 3rd
3.5
Very Good(2)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Charlotte
The Cocktail Lounge at 3rd, nestled in Charlotte’s Metropolitan shopping center just minutes from Uptown, offers an intimate and elevated cocktail experience. Led by James Beard Award finalist Greg Collier, this exclusive 17-seat lounge is a hidden gem for craft cocktail enthusiasts. Guests can savor expertly crafted drinks featuring premium spirits, house-made syrups, and fresh ingredients, paired with a curated selection of light bites. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated date night spot or a refined place to unwind, The Cocktail Lounge at 3rd delivers a unique blend of artistry, ambiance, and exceptional service in the heart of Charlotte.
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5. Customshop
4.9
Exceptional(1822)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Elizabeth
Booked 28 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. Sixty Vines - Charlotte Southend
4.8
Exceptional(805)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Southend
Booked 83 times today
Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.
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7. The Cellar at Duckworth's
4.8
Exceptional(2703)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Uptown
Booked 56 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. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Charlotte
4.2
Awesome(4159)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Southend
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Charlotte, located inside the Steel Yard Complex in the vibrant South End. Surrounded by lush trees, our two-story brick building offers diners an escape from the everyday. Our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and lively music will make your evening at Sullivan’s a steakhouse experience you won’t soon forget.What sets Sullivan’s apart is our lively neighborhood atmosphere, where fine steakhouse dining meets personalized service, fun craft cocktails, and the live stylings of local musicians. It’s equal parts friendly and luxurious—a place where the staff feels like family, and where your server can recommend a rare whiskey or signature butter. Sullivan’s is your local spot to celebrate life’s milestones (or another Friday night), and we’ll be there to celebrate with you. Whether you stop by for upscale bar bites or a sit-down, prix-fixe event, you’ll feel right at home, at the center of the South End scene you know and love.
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9. O-Ku - Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2462)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Southend
Booked 63 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.
A photo of Fahrenheit - Charlotte restaurant
10. Fahrenheit - Charlotte
4.4
Awesome(7902)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 25 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.

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