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1. Red Lobster - Gastonia

4.5

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Gastonia

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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2. Constantine’s Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gastonia

Booked 4 times today

Visit our restaurant to experience our relaxing atmosphere, to find a peace of mind and to enjoy our diverse, delicious, gourmet menu. Our extensive choice of side and main dishes and appetizers, as well as NA and alcoholic beverages are made to make your taste buds happy!

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3. Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(144)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gastonia

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel! Located on the ground level of the restored Lawyer's Building, we strive to deliver a balance of Southern classics and soon to be new favorites. Custom cocktails and an adventurous wine list round out the options. Dine in doors beneath a 2 story vaulted ceiling or outdoors on our dreamy canopied patio. Join us where the past meets the present in Downtown Gastonia!

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4. Curry Indian Cuisine

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Gastonia

Enjoy the authentic dining experience of food that satisfies your taste buds with traditional flavors of India. We emphasize quality and freshly cooked food prepared with the use of a clay oven (Tandoor) and the Indian Wok (Karahi), all to create a harmony of subtle flavors, tastes, and colors. Our Chef is from the state of Punjab that is famous for Tandoori dishes. He brings authentic North India

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5. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

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5.0

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlotte

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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6. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(7300)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 140 times today

At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

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7. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte

4.1

Excellent(640)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Uptown

Booked 91 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: 312-659-1951 between the hours of 8am to 6pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

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8. Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6

Exceptional(2418)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Belmont

Booked 36 times today

Located on Lake Wylie in the newly developed McLean South Shore, Drift on Lake Wylie is a chef-inspired lakeside chophouse. At the forefront of the Lake Wylie dining scene, our food is simple and seasonal—home to prime cuts of beef, local seafood, and homemade pasta. Whether you join us for dinner, pop by the bustling bar for a quick bite, or book one of our private dining rooms for a special dinner or cocktail party, we look forward to serving you soon.Located 8 minutes south of Belmont off South New Hope Road and North of Lake Wylie just off Pole Branch Road.

9. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2378)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 50 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. RH Rooftop Restaurant Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(4271)

Price: Expensive

• American • SouthPark

Booked 73 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Charlotte, a 50,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: charlottehospitality@rh.com

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Timothy
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
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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Karen
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
We’ve dined there several times and it’s always extremely nice. The waiters are courteous and helpful and the food is wonderful.
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Barrister's at The Esquire HotelPrice: Moderate• American• Gastonia
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4.8
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Ronnie
Charlotte •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
The food and service was fantastic as always This place is a hidden gem in Gastonia and well worth the drive to eat there The staff is friendly and food perfectly cooked
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Constantine’s RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gastonia
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4.9
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KMC111
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Jul 2024
The food was great. There were not a lot of patrons inside and it took an extremely a long time to get food and service. Although there were very few patrons in the restaurant, it took a long time to get basic needs, such as water and pleasantries. The staff was friendly
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Curry Indian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• Gastonia
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Terrence
Philadelphia County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2023
Great Experience, that you know and have had across the Country
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Red Lobster - GastoniaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Gastonia
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4.5

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904 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Lobster - Gastonia

2. Constantine’s Restaurant

3. Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4. Curry Indian Cuisine

5. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

6. Steak 48 - Charlotte

7. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte

8. Drift on Lake Wylie

9. O-Ku - Charlotte

10. RH Rooftop Restaurant Charlotte

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