Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Midtown

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1. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4.7

Exceptional(4983)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown

Booked 29 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. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

Exceptional(1605)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Midtown

Booked 66 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.

3. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1756)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 45 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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4. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(7290)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 165 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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5. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.3

Awesome(7842)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 53 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.

6. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2376)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 56 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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7. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5018)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 59 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.

8. STK - Charlotte

3.8

Excellent(883)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 76 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

9. Dolce Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1858)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dilworth

Booked 26 times today

Dolce Ristorante in Charlotte is a classic Italian restaurant serving up family friendly favorites. The atmosphere at Dolce Ristorante is airy and bright with a deep Mediterranean feel complete with Italian style artwork. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with special cooking classes offered regularly. Whether you are looking for a pleasant lunch or a lively dinner, Dolce Ristorante has something on the menu to please every palate. Try the ravioli in a parmigiana cheese pink sauce, the Milanese breaded chicken with lemon dressing or the salmone fresh Atlantic salmon in a white wine sauce. Be sure to save room for the Italian cheese cake dessert.

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10. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2627)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 51 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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Khushwant
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fahrenheit is one of our favorite spots in Charlotte for a high-end dining experience. The rooftop views are absolutely stunning, making every visit feel special. The food is always top-notch—beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service is attentive and friendly, adding to the warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Whether it’s a family outing or a special occasion, Fahrenheit never disappoints!
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Fahrenheit - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.3
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Lameisha
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was so amazing for my best friend's 40th birthday dinner. It's our favorite restaurant and we drove all the way from Raleigh just to celebrate here and have a great meal. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful experience....as always!
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Steak 48 - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• SouthPark
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4.9
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Amanda
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was phenomenal, the service was some of the best we’ve had in Charlotte, and the ambiance was perfect!
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CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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4.8
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David
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I took my wife out to celebrate our one-month wedding anniversary, and the experience was fantastic. The server and management went above and beyond, providing exceptional service throughout the evening and making our celebration feel even more special. The food was incredible, as always. Melting Pot is one of my wife’s favorite spots, so we’ve visited many locations across different states during our travels, but I can honestly say this location stands out with the best service and food we’ve had, hands down.
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The Melting Pot - Midtown NCPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Midtown
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4.9
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Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and service. Highly recommended for a special occasion or date. Pricey but worth every penny.
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Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)Price: Very Expensive• American• Midtown
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4.7

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

2. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

3. Customshop

4. Steak 48 - Charlotte

5. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

6. O-Ku - Charlotte

7. Church and Union - Charlotte

8. STK - Charlotte

9. Dolce Ristorante

10. The Cellar at Duckworth's

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