Charlotte Airbnb Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The lively South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus buzzy restaurants serving elevated American and global cuisines. In an 1800s mill building, the Atherton Mill and Market has chic artisan shops, while the surrounding area is home to a number of fine art galleries. The Charlotte Rail Trail is popular with runners and cyclists.
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South End
The lively South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus buzzy restaurants serving elevated American and global cuisines. In an 1800s mill building, the Atherton Mill and Market has chic artisan shops, while the surrounding area is home to a number of fine art galleries. The Charlotte Rail Trail is popular with runners and cyclists.
City/town information
Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina. Its modern city center (Uptown) is home to the Levine Museum of the New South, which explores post–Civil War history in the South, and hands-on science displays at Discovery Place. Uptown is also known for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which celebrates the sport of auto racing through interactive exhibits and films
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Charlotte
Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina. Its modern city center (Uptown) is home to the Levine Museum of the New South, which explores post–Civil War history in the South, and hands-on science displays at Discovery Place. Uptown is also known for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which celebrates the sport of auto racing through interactive exhibits and films
Food scene
In-person cooking classes have officially resumed, but if you’d rather let someone else do the work, opt for their family table meals. Choose from a hot meal to serve that night or a cold dish to refrigerate and enjoy up to seven days later. Each family meal pack comes with four entrees, two sides, rolls, and a salad — or you can order a la carte.
Order by 11 a.m. for same-day service. The delivery fee is $25.
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Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
4001 Yancey RdIn-person cooking classes have officially resumed, but if you’d rather let someone else do the work, opt for their family table meals. Choose from a hot meal to serve that night or a cold dish to refrigerate and enjoy up to seven days later. Each family meal pack comes with four entrees, two sides, rolls, and a salad — or you can order a la carte.
Order by 11 a.m. for same-day service. The delivery fee is $25.
Best Impressions Catering launched a takeout meal concept, Table & Twine, with chefs AJ Donner, Caleb Stockner, Joe Pantano, and pastry chef Cassi Cardwell at the helm. You’ll find a rotating menu of fresh entrees, sides, kids’ meals, desserts, and more. Meals come almost entirely prepared, requiring less than 15 minutes of work on your end. Items are offered a la carte right now. Table & Twine offers contactless delivery to the Charlotte metro area, or choose free curbside pickup.
You can check out the link below to see their weekly menu items, so you can order your meal the earliest and have it received as soon as you preferred.
https://tableandtwineclt.com/pages/featured-meals
Table & Twine Charlotte
2600 Youngblood StreetBest Impressions Catering launched a takeout meal concept, Table & Twine, with chefs AJ Donner, Caleb Stockner, Joe Pantano, and pastry chef Cassi Cardwell at the helm. You’ll find a rotating menu of fresh entrees, sides, kids’ meals, desserts, and more. Meals come almost entirely prepared, requiring less than 15 minutes of work on your end. Items are offered a la carte right now. Table & Twine offers contactless delivery to the Charlotte metro area, or choose free curbside pickup.
You can check out the link below to see their weekly menu items, so you can order your meal the earliest and have it received as soon as you preferred.
https://tableandtwineclt.com/pages/featured-meals
Chop and Chisel’s ordering system makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for based on family size. You can order by pound, by item, or by meal pack. If you’ve got decision fatigue, you’ll love Chef Joe Simmons' chef pack. It comes with five, 10, or 14 entrees. Choose from standard or vegetarian meals, and they’ll pick the specific meals you receive, like the Tuscan salmon or caulimac.
Chop and Chisel has three brick and mortar locations. Right now only the Carillon Tower and Edison Square locations are open. You’ll find a full-service cafe at the Carillon Tower location, plus grab and go options.
Online orders placed by Thursday will arrive on Sunday afternoon.
Chop & Chisel
227 West Trade StreetChop and Chisel’s ordering system makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for based on family size. You can order by pound, by item, or by meal pack. If you’ve got decision fatigue, you’ll love Chef Joe Simmons' chef pack. It comes with five, 10, or 14 entrees. Choose from standard or vegetarian meals, and they’ll pick the specific meals you receive, like the Tuscan salmon or caulimac.
Chop and Chisel has three brick and mortar locations. Right now only the Carillon Tower and Edison Square locations are open. You’ll find a full-service cafe at the Carillon Tower location, plus grab and go options.
Online orders placed by Thursday will arrive on Sunday afternoon.
Chef Julia Simon’s plant-based, gluten-free meals are health-focused. Menus open for orders on Fridays and close the following Thursday afternoon. Menu offerings change weekly, though you’ll always find the Nourish Standard menu options available. There are a bunch of plans to choose from, like the just lunches plan or the family plan. Menu items include choices like butternut mac and cheese, sesame noodles, and lasagna with lentil-walnut sausage.
Place your order by noon on Thursday before your desired delivery date. Deliveries are on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Nourish Charlotte
1421 Orchard Lake DriveChef Julia Simon’s plant-based, gluten-free meals are health-focused. Menus open for orders on Fridays and close the following Thursday afternoon. Menu offerings change weekly, though you’ll always find the Nourish Standard menu options available. There are a bunch of plans to choose from, like the just lunches plan or the family plan. Menu items include choices like butternut mac and cheese, sesame noodles, and lasagna with lentil-walnut sausage.
Place your order by noon on Thursday before your desired delivery date. Deliveries are on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The meal delivery service is the latest venture from chef Sam Diminich, who was previously the executive chef at the now-closed Upstream. He’s also a Beat Bobby Flay winner. Diminich posts a few hints about that day’s selections on his Instagram, but you won’t know the full menu until it shows up at your door, which makes the experience unique. If you’re curious about what you can expect, check out a few sample menus here.
Chef Sam has a daily limit of 40 meals
Same day orders available before 1:00 pm cutoff
Menu is “chef’s choice” and changes daily
Your Farms Your Table
2200 Thrift RoadThe meal delivery service is the latest venture from chef Sam Diminich, who was previously the executive chef at the now-closed Upstream. He’s also a Beat Bobby Flay winner. Diminich posts a few hints about that day’s selections on his Instagram, but you won’t know the full menu until it shows up at your door, which makes the experience unique. If you’re curious about what you can expect, check out a few sample menus here.
Chef Sam has a daily limit of 40 meals
Same day orders available before 1:00 pm cutoff
Menu is “chef’s choice” and changes daily
Owner and sommelier Jaffer Kovic, who renovated the old Dilworth Billiards space on East Tremont Avenue in 2016, opened the second DTR in February 2021 in what was Corkbuzz’s spot in Sharon Square in SouthPark. It has a more expansive interior, with a patio in front instead of a cozy nook in back, but the focus remains on “low-production” wines; the list of bottles alone takes up eight pages in a leather-bound binder, always a good sign. 4905 Ashley Park Lane, Ste. J, 980-938-4959
Order This: The Seared Salmon ($27), with a spiced honey glaze atop a generous side of vegetable fried rice.
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Dilworth Tasting Room South Park
4905 Ashley Park LaneOwner and sommelier Jaffer Kovic, who renovated the old Dilworth Billiards space on East Tremont Avenue in 2016, opened the second DTR in February 2021 in what was Corkbuzz’s spot in Sharon Square in SouthPark. It has a more expansive interior, with a patio in front instead of a cozy nook in back, but the focus remains on “low-production” wines; the list of bottles alone takes up eight pages in a leather-bound binder, always a good sign. 4905 Ashley Park Lane, Ste. J, 980-938-4959
Order This: The Seared Salmon ($27), with a spiced honey glaze atop a generous side of vegetable fried rice.
701 Montford Dr.
704-525-0881
Bruce Moffett’s small-plates bistro unites a variety of influences and flavors onto one menu, and each dish is worth ordering.
Try This: Pommes Frites (fries topped with truffle oil, parmesan, and herbs)
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Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford Dr701 Montford Dr.
704-525-0881
Bruce Moffett’s small-plates bistro unites a variety of influences and flavors onto one menu, and each dish is worth ordering.
Try This: Pommes Frites (fries topped with truffle oil, parmesan, and herbs)
6601 Morrison Blvd. (additional location in uptown)
704-366-8688
Chef Jim Noble’s menu features gussied-up, Southern-tinged American and European peasant fare, like hand-tossed pizzas and roasted chicken.
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Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen - Uptown
150 N College St6601 Morrison Blvd. (additional location in uptown)
704-366-8688
Chef Jim Noble’s menu features gussied-up, Southern-tinged American and European peasant fare, like hand-tossed pizzas and roasted chicken.
3100 Apex Drive, 9th Floor of the Hyatt Centric SouthPark
704-981-9299
Mizu, which translates to “water” in Japanese, is the rooftop restaurant and bar SouthPark didn’t know it needed. Chef Michael Chanthavong (formerly of O-Ku) serves a seafood-focused menu that uses a centuries-old Japanese barbecue method. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the Robata grill sizzle with lobster, duck breast, and charred vegetables.
Order This: Splurge on the Robata-Grilled Lobster Tail ($30).
Mizu
3100 Apex Drive3100 Apex Drive, 9th Floor of the Hyatt Centric SouthPark
704-981-9299
Mizu, which translates to “water” in Japanese, is the rooftop restaurant and bar SouthPark didn’t know it needed. Chef Michael Chanthavong (formerly of O-Ku) serves a seafood-focused menu that uses a centuries-old Japanese barbecue method. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the Robata grill sizzle with lobster, duck breast, and charred vegetables.
Order This: Splurge on the Robata-Grilled Lobster Tail ($30).
4905 Ashley Park Ln.
704-910-4919
Ingredients are fresh and cocktails are innovative at this spot, a sister to Dressler’s.
Try This: Crab Hushpuppies
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Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
4905 Ashley Park Ln4905 Ashley Park Ln.
704-910-4919
Ingredients are fresh and cocktails are innovative at this spot, a sister to Dressler’s.
Try This: Crab Hushpuppies
4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Ste. 115D
980-298-6138
Owner Andre Lomeli brings a Mexican and West Coast-inspired menu from his former restaurant in San Diego; his tacos, burritos, and enchiladas have the pizzazz of a food truck’s and the flavors of his native Yucatan Peninsula. The blue corn tortillas loaded with shredded chicken punch up a typical Taco Tuesday.
Mal Pan
4625 Piedmont Row Drive4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Ste. 115D
980-298-6138
Owner Andre Lomeli brings a Mexican and West Coast-inspired menu from his former restaurant in San Diego; his tacos, burritos, and enchiladas have the pizzazz of a food truck’s and the flavors of his native Yucatan Peninsula. The blue corn tortillas loaded with shredded chicken punch up a typical Taco Tuesday.
4425 Sharon Rd.
980-580-4848
Steak 48 had a buzzy December opening at Apex SouthPark, and this upscale steakhouse with locations in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston is worth the hype.
Try This: Bone-In Ribeye topped with black truffle sautéed Maine lobster
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Steak 48
4425 Sharon Road4425 Sharon Rd.
980-580-4848
Steak 48 had a buzzy December opening at Apex SouthPark, and this upscale steakhouse with locations in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston is worth the hype.
Try This: Bone-In Ribeye topped with black truffle sautéed Maine lobster
4521 Sharon Rd.
980-209-0323
Think of this eatery as the prequel to Mama Ricotta’s, with family recipes and scratch-made pastas and mozzarella.
Try This: Penne alla Vodka
Little Mama’s Italian
4521 Sharon Road4521 Sharon Rd.
980-209-0323
Think of this eatery as the prequel to Mama Ricotta’s, with family recipes and scratch-made pastas and mozzarella.
Try This: Penne alla Vodka
4620 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 170B
980-283-2333
Chef Bill Greene serves a rotation of artistic small plates with unexpected pairings like lamb belly with kimchi porridge, or smoked butternut squash with miso.
Get This To Go: Signature Yeast Rolls
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Peppervine
4620 Piedmont Row Dr4620 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 170B
980-283-2333
Chef Bill Greene serves a rotation of artistic small plates with unexpected pairings like lamb belly with kimchi porridge, or smoked butternut squash with miso.
Get This To Go: Signature Yeast Rolls
530 Brandywine Rd.
980-299-3754
Watch your pasta get prepared in the open kitchen. Chef Trey Wilson’s shared plates are great for larger groups, but if you don’t want to share, get the lamb Bolognese.
Try This: Rigatoni with Veal Bolognese
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Flour Shop
530 A Brandywine Rd530 Brandywine Rd.
980-299-3754
Watch your pasta get prepared in the open kitchen. Chef Trey Wilson’s shared plates are great for larger groups, but if you don’t want to share, get the lamb Bolognese.
Try This: Rigatoni with Veal Bolognese
7822 Fairview Rd.
704-364-5755
Bruce Moffett’s first restaurant is one of the best in town, with a classic menu and stellar service.
Get This To Go: Roasted Chicken, Family-Style
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Barrington's
7822 Fairview Rd7822 Fairview Rd.
704-364-5755
Bruce Moffett’s first restaurant is one of the best in town, with a classic menu and stellar service.
Get This To Go: Roasted Chicken, Family-Style
4237 Park Rd., Ste. B
704-817-3710
Stefan Huebner’s creative cocktails may be the main attraction at this members-only speakeasy, but the sweet potato gnocchi with bourbon glaze will convince you to stay for dinner.
Get This To Go: Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit + the Cheese & Charcuterie platter
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Dot Dot Dot
4237 Park Rd4237 Park Rd., Ste. B
704-817-3710
Stefan Huebner’s creative cocktails may be the main attraction at this members-only speakeasy, but the sweet potato gnocchi with bourbon glaze will convince you to stay for dinner.
Get This To Go: Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit + the Cheese & Charcuterie platter
6705 Phillips Place Ct., Ste. C
704-749-2949
The team behind Café Monte serves Gulf Coast-inspired cuisine like pecan fried catfish, Louisiana barbecue shrimp, and oyster po’ boys.
Try This: Roasted Corn Cakes
Southern Pecan - Gulf Coast Kitchen
Phillips Place Court6705 Phillips Place Ct., Ste. C
704-749-2949
The team behind Café Monte serves Gulf Coast-inspired cuisine like pecan fried catfish, Louisiana barbecue shrimp, and oyster po’ boys.
Try This: Roasted Corn Cakes
Hello, Sailor is not as polished as Kindred in Davidson, but what it lacks in elegance, it makes up in fun. The Cornelius restaurant’s location on Lake Norman makes it an unbeatable spot on a sunny day.
Must-order dishes: Popcorn shrimp basket with beef fat fries ($18), which is essentially a huge basket of popcorn shrimp; order for the table and share. And the smoked chicken wings ($17).
Location: 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius; Lake Norman
Hours: It’s open daily from 11am-9pm.
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Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson RdHello, Sailor is not as polished as Kindred in Davidson, but what it lacks in elegance, it makes up in fun. The Cornelius restaurant’s location on Lake Norman makes it an unbeatable spot on a sunny day.
Must-order dishes: Popcorn shrimp basket with beef fat fries ($18), which is essentially a huge basket of popcorn shrimp; order for the table and share. And the smoked chicken wings ($17).
Location: 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius; Lake Norman
Hours: It’s open daily from 11am-9pm.
Camp North End usually gets all the attention along Graham Street, but Curry Gate has been quietly putting out the best curry, palak and chaat in the city since it opened in 2020.
Must-order dish: Samosa chaat ($10) is like a deconstructed samosa bowl with chickpeas, onions, cilantro, mint and tamarind chutney. Or go with the lamb korma ($19) for creamy coconut curry with a kick.
Location: 630 W. 24th St., across from Camp North End on Graham Street.
Hours: 12-9:45pm on Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.
CURRY GATE
630 West 24th StreetCamp North End usually gets all the attention along Graham Street, but Curry Gate has been quietly putting out the best curry, palak and chaat in the city since it opened in 2020.
Must-order dish: Samosa chaat ($10) is like a deconstructed samosa bowl with chickpeas, onions, cilantro, mint and tamarind chutney. Or go with the lamb korma ($19) for creamy coconut curry with a kick.
Location: 630 W. 24th St., across from Camp North End on Graham Street.
Hours: 12-9:45pm on Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.
The restaurant has been a gathering place for colleagues, families and friends for 36 years, a lifetime compared to most of its neighbors in nearby South End. The light-filled renovated home-turned-restaurant is a space fit for any occasion — or non-occasion. Weekend brunch, though, is our favorite.
Must-order dish: Breakfast pizza ($15.50) with chorizo, red sauce, cheddar-jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco and fried eggs.
Location: 300 East is located at — you guessed it — 300 East Blvd.
Hours: 11am-9pm on weekdays and 10am-9pm on weekends.
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300 East Blvd
300 East BoulevardThe restaurant has been a gathering place for colleagues, families and friends for 36 years, a lifetime compared to most of its neighbors in nearby South End. The light-filled renovated home-turned-restaurant is a space fit for any occasion — or non-occasion. Weekend brunch, though, is our favorite.
Must-order dish: Breakfast pizza ($15.50) with chorizo, red sauce, cheddar-jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco and fried eggs.
Location: 300 East is located at — you guessed it — 300 East Blvd.
Hours: 11am-9pm on weekdays and 10am-9pm on weekends.
Compared to Chef Dissen’s acclaimed Asheville restaurant, The Market Place, Haymaker is more upscale and trendy, fitting for Uptown. There are similarities, too. Both restaurants are committed to sourcing ingredients locally. The bright 4,000-square-foot restaurant also features floor-to-ceiling windows, mezzanine level seating, and a cool four-seat chef’s table overlooking the open kitchen.
Must-order dish: Crispy pork belly lettuce wraps ($15) made with chili marinated cucumbers, ginger dressing and crushed peanuts.
Location: 225 South Poplar Street
Hours: It’s open for dinner Monday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-10pm. It’s open for brunch on Saturdays from 10am-2:30pm and Sundays from 10am-4pm.
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Haymaker
225 S Poplar StCompared to Chef Dissen’s acclaimed Asheville restaurant, The Market Place, Haymaker is more upscale and trendy, fitting for Uptown. There are similarities, too. Both restaurants are committed to sourcing ingredients locally. The bright 4,000-square-foot restaurant also features floor-to-ceiling windows, mezzanine level seating, and a cool four-seat chef’s table overlooking the open kitchen.
Must-order dish: Crispy pork belly lettuce wraps ($15) made with chili marinated cucumbers, ginger dressing and crushed peanuts.
Location: 225 South Poplar Street
Hours: It’s open for dinner Monday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-10pm. It’s open for brunch on Saturdays from 10am-2:30pm and Sundays from 10am-4pm.
Charlotte’s most beloved sushi restaurant.
New Zealand Cafe is a no-frills restaurant somewhat hidden in a shopping center along Monroe/Sardis Roads. But it’s definitely not a “hidden” gem anymore. It’s well worth the sometimes long wait for fresh sushi.
Must-order dish: They have a huge selection of rolls, we love their classic rainbow roll ($11.95) — California roll draped with tuna, salmon, white fish, shrimp and smelt roe. If you order enough, you’ll get the fun added bonus of eating them out of a sushi boat.
Location: 1717 Sardis Rd N #6-A
Neighborhood: East Forest
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11am-9:3opm, Fridays from 11am-10pm, Saturdays from 12pm-10pm and Sundays from 12pm-9pm.
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New Zealand Cafe
1717 Sardis Road NorthCharlotte’s most beloved sushi restaurant.
New Zealand Cafe is a no-frills restaurant somewhat hidden in a shopping center along Monroe/Sardis Roads. But it’s definitely not a “hidden” gem anymore. It’s well worth the sometimes long wait for fresh sushi.
Must-order dish: They have a huge selection of rolls, we love their classic rainbow roll ($11.95) — California roll draped with tuna, salmon, white fish, shrimp and smelt roe. If you order enough, you’ll get the fun added bonus of eating them out of a sushi boat.
Location: 1717 Sardis Rd N #6-A
Neighborhood: East Forest
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11am-9:3opm, Fridays from 11am-10pm, Saturdays from 12pm-10pm and Sundays from 12pm-9pm.
Authentic Cuban restaurant run by the family behind Havana Carolina in Concord.
Dinner at El Puro is an experience meant to take you back in time to 1950s pre-revolutionary Cuba. On Wednesdays, they have live music and free salsa lessons. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re not in Charlotte.
Must-order dishes: If you’re going on a date, order this to share: “Masitas de la Loma,” tender pork shoulder chunks ($28), a side of “Congrí,” rice and beans ($6), and “Maduros,” sweet plantains ($6). There’ll still be room for dessert, and maybe another cocktail to loosen you up before the salsa lessons start.
Bonus: Don’t sleep on their brunch. Order the “Tres Leches Pancakes” ($16).
Location: 5033 South Blvd
Neighborhood: Madison Park
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-12am and Sunday from 11am-10pm.
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
5033 South BoulevardAuthentic Cuban restaurant run by the family behind Havana Carolina in Concord.
Dinner at El Puro is an experience meant to take you back in time to 1950s pre-revolutionary Cuba. On Wednesdays, they have live music and free salsa lessons. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re not in Charlotte.
Must-order dishes: If you’re going on a date, order this to share: “Masitas de la Loma,” tender pork shoulder chunks ($28), a side of “Congrí,” rice and beans ($6), and “Maduros,” sweet plantains ($6). There’ll still be room for dessert, and maybe another cocktail to loosen you up before the salsa lessons start.
Bonus: Don’t sleep on their brunch. Order the “Tres Leches Pancakes” ($16).
Location: 5033 South Blvd
Neighborhood: Madison Park
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-12am and Sunday from 11am-10pm.
Carolina and Texas-style BBQ concept by Jim Noble, the restaurateur behind Rooster’s (#11 on this list), The King’s Kitchen and Bossy Beulah’s.
The massive (10,797-square-foot) space makes it perfect for large gatherings. It’s a great place to take family and friends who are visiting from out-of-town. It’s always busy so reservations are recommended, but if you show up spontaneously you can always grab a drink at the bar while you wait to be seated.
Must-order dish: Order a bunch of meats and sides to share with the table. You can’t go wrong with the beef brisket and the pulled BBQ chicken, available in quarter, half and one pound quantities. For sides, order the mac & cheese, pan-fried corn, Anson Mills hush puppies, and Brussels sprouts (seasonal).
Location: 2216 Freedom Dr.
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-10pm.
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Noble Smoke
2216 Freedom DrCarolina and Texas-style BBQ concept by Jim Noble, the restaurateur behind Rooster’s (#11 on this list), The King’s Kitchen and Bossy Beulah’s.
The massive (10,797-square-foot) space makes it perfect for large gatherings. It’s a great place to take family and friends who are visiting from out-of-town. It’s always busy so reservations are recommended, but if you show up spontaneously you can always grab a drink at the bar while you wait to be seated.
Must-order dish: Order a bunch of meats and sides to share with the table. You can’t go wrong with the beef brisket and the pulled BBQ chicken, available in quarter, half and one pound quantities. For sides, order the mac & cheese, pan-fried corn, Anson Mills hush puppies, and Brussels sprouts (seasonal).
Location: 2216 Freedom Dr.
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-10pm.
Tiny, no-frills SouthPark restaurant that helped establish Charlotte’s culinary scene.
As one of Charlotte’s first chef-owned restaurants, Barrington’s is a staple in the local food scene. Barrington’s was Bruce Moffett’s — of Good Food on Montford #16 and Stagioni #7 — first venture in Charlotte. The space is welcoming, intimate and non-fussy — in a good way. The menu has a similar approachable feel; they do a few things and do them all well. Fair warning that the cocktails are strong.
Must-order dish: The rigatoni ($24) is big enough to share and could sub as an appetizer. The North Carolina trout ($39) and the Heritage Farms pork chop ($40) are also a must-try. If you’re trying to ball out on a date night, order the cheese plate ($16) to start and bread ($8).
Location: 7822 Fairview Road.
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Hours: Monday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm.
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Barrington's
7822 Fairview RdTiny, no-frills SouthPark restaurant that helped establish Charlotte’s culinary scene.
As one of Charlotte’s first chef-owned restaurants, Barrington’s is a staple in the local food scene. Barrington’s was Bruce Moffett’s — of Good Food on Montford #16 and Stagioni #7 — first venture in Charlotte. The space is welcoming, intimate and non-fussy — in a good way. The menu has a similar approachable feel; they do a few things and do them all well. Fair warning that the cocktails are strong.
Must-order dish: The rigatoni ($24) is big enough to share and could sub as an appetizer. The North Carolina trout ($39) and the Heritage Farms pork chop ($40) are also a must-try. If you’re trying to ball out on a date night, order the cheese plate ($16) to start and bread ($8).
Location: 7822 Fairview Road.
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Hours: Monday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm.
Old-school steakhouse.
A Charlotte staple since 1958, Beef ‘N Bottle hasn’t changed much over the years. Inside, the South Boulevard restaurant is dark and cozy with wood paneling and decades-old photographs on the walls. Steaks always arrive tender and cooked to your preference (medium rare, duh), and come with a salad and a side or two sides if you don’t want a salad.
Go deeper: Best steakhouses in Charlotte
Must-order dish: 12-ounce choice-cut rib eye ($49). Every steak comes with a salad and a choice of one side. Additional sides are $5 each.
Location: 4538 South Blvd
Neighborhood: LoSo
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Fridays 5pm-10:30pm, Saturdays 4pm-10:30pm and Sundays from 4pm-9pm.
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Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
4538 South BlvdOld-school steakhouse.
A Charlotte staple since 1958, Beef ‘N Bottle hasn’t changed much over the years. Inside, the South Boulevard restaurant is dark and cozy with wood paneling and decades-old photographs on the walls. Steaks always arrive tender and cooked to your preference (medium rare, duh), and come with a salad and a side or two sides if you don’t want a salad.
Go deeper: Best steakhouses in Charlotte
Must-order dish: 12-ounce choice-cut rib eye ($49). Every steak comes with a salad and a choice of one side. Additional sides are $5 each.
Location: 4538 South Blvd
Neighborhood: LoSo
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Fridays 5pm-10:30pm, Saturdays 4pm-10:30pm and Sundays from 4pm-9pm.
Cozy Fourth Ward restaurant and pub.
Everything about Al Mike’s — the ambiance, the hearty dishes, the service — is comforting. It’s a place we’ve been scared to lose with a recent building sale, but we’re comforted knowing it’s still here nearly 40 years since it opened.
Must-order dish: Stroganoff ($18) with aged beef, mushrooms and rotini pasta served with a red wine, shallots and sour cream sauce.
Location: 401 W. 9th St.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: 11am-9pm on Thursday through Thursday, 11am-10pm on Friday, and 11am-10pm on Saturday.
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Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StCozy Fourth Ward restaurant and pub.
Everything about Al Mike’s — the ambiance, the hearty dishes, the service — is comforting. It’s a place we’ve been scared to lose with a recent building sale, but we’re comforted knowing it’s still here nearly 40 years since it opened.
Must-order dish: Stroganoff ($18) with aged beef, mushrooms and rotini pasta served with a red wine, shallots and sour cream sauce.
Location: 401 W. 9th St.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: 11am-9pm on Thursday through Thursday, 11am-10pm on Friday, and 11am-10pm on Saturday.
World-inspired dishes with a view of Uptown Charlotte.
Mariposa is led by executive chef Jonathan Moore — formerly of Sea Level NC, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen and 5Church — whose shareable dishes can be paired with any of the restaurant’s creative cocktails. The menu pulls inspiration from North African and Mediterranean mezze, from Gullah paella to tandoori spiced cauliflower. Plus it sits inside the Mint Museum Uptown.
Go deeper: Modern mezze restaurant called Mariposa opening Friday at Mint Uptown
Must-order dish: Tuna crudo, a light and spicy dish that comes with satsuma orange, togarashi, sesame, pickled peppers, green onions ($14).
Location: 500 S Tryon St.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 5pm-10pm, Saturdays from 11am-10pm and Sundays from 11am-3pm.
Mariposa
500 South Tryon StreetWorld-inspired dishes with a view of Uptown Charlotte.
Mariposa is led by executive chef Jonathan Moore — formerly of Sea Level NC, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen and 5Church — whose shareable dishes can be paired with any of the restaurant’s creative cocktails. The menu pulls inspiration from North African and Mediterranean mezze, from Gullah paella to tandoori spiced cauliflower. Plus it sits inside the Mint Museum Uptown.
Go deeper: Modern mezze restaurant called Mariposa opening Friday at Mint Uptown
Must-order dish: Tuna crudo, a light and spicy dish that comes with satsuma orange, togarashi, sesame, pickled peppers, green onions ($14).
Location: 500 S Tryon St.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 5pm-10pm, Saturdays from 11am-10pm and Sundays from 11am-3pm.
Traditional Italian restaurant.
The 30-year-old Charlotte staple isn’t about gimmicks or reinventing Italian-American cuisine; it’s focused on the classics. Penne alla vodka ($18) arrives with sautéed pancetta in a peppery tomato cream sauce. And Mama Ricotta’s lasagna ($15), with layers of ground beef, veal, sausage, and a whole lotta cheese, is so good it’s like a hug straight from nonna.
Pro tip: For a different vibe but a similar menu, consider Little Mama’s in SouthPark.
Must-order dish: Besides the Penne alla vodka, Mama’s has some of the best pizza in town ($17-$23). They’re New Haven-style, which means a thin, crispy crust, cooked in a wood-burning oven.
Location: Mama’s is located at 601 South Kings Dr.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Hours: 11am-9pm daily
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Mama Ricotta's
601 S Kings DrTraditional Italian restaurant.
The 30-year-old Charlotte staple isn’t about gimmicks or reinventing Italian-American cuisine; it’s focused on the classics. Penne alla vodka ($18) arrives with sautéed pancetta in a peppery tomato cream sauce. And Mama Ricotta’s lasagna ($15), with layers of ground beef, veal, sausage, and a whole lotta cheese, is so good it’s like a hug straight from nonna.
Pro tip: For a different vibe but a similar menu, consider Little Mama’s in SouthPark.
Must-order dish: Besides the Penne alla vodka, Mama’s has some of the best pizza in town ($17-$23). They’re New Haven-style, which means a thin, crispy crust, cooked in a wood-burning oven.
Location: Mama’s is located at 601 South Kings Dr.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Hours: 11am-9pm daily
Modern, cozy space with creative ramen dishes in South End.
This intimate restaurant along the Rail Trail would be easy to forget it exists if it wasn’t so darn good. Owner and chef Michael Shortino’s giant bowls of ramen are among the best in Charlotte, which explains why this spot is almost always busy. Dining here can either be a quick, sit-down lunch that’s good for the price (less than $20 a person) or you can go all out with cocktails and appetizers for a great date night.
Go deeper: Best ramen in Charlotte
Must-order dish: The Tori Kara Age, AKA the Japanese fried chicken, ($11); it’s juicy and perfectly fried with a delicious sauce to dip.
Of note: The meal comes with an 8% service charge. Servers make a liveable wage, according to the receipt, but extra tips are encouraged.
Location: 222 East Bland St.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-10pm.
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Futo Buta
222 E Bland StModern, cozy space with creative ramen dishes in South End.
This intimate restaurant along the Rail Trail would be easy to forget it exists if it wasn’t so darn good. Owner and chef Michael Shortino’s giant bowls of ramen are among the best in Charlotte, which explains why this spot is almost always busy. Dining here can either be a quick, sit-down lunch that’s good for the price (less than $20 a person) or you can go all out with cocktails and appetizers for a great date night.
Go deeper: Best ramen in Charlotte
Must-order dish: The Tori Kara Age, AKA the Japanese fried chicken, ($11); it’s juicy and perfectly fried with a delicious sauce to dip.
Of note: The meal comes with an 8% service charge. Servers make a liveable wage, according to the receipt, but extra tips are encouraged.
Location: 222 East Bland St.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-10pm.
Family-run Ethiopian stand-out
Charlotte has a sneaky good Ethiopian food scene with other beloved spots like Enat and Red Sea. With a dining room that feels more like someone’s home than a business, Abugida serves some of the city’s best injera, tibs and wet.
Must-order dish: Abugida Feast ($25). It’s enough to share or to bring home a couple meals worth of leftovers.
Location: 3007 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: 12-8pm on Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant
3007 Central AvenueFamily-run Ethiopian stand-out
Charlotte has a sneaky good Ethiopian food scene with other beloved spots like Enat and Red Sea. With a dining room that feels more like someone’s home than a business, Abugida serves some of the city’s best injera, tibs and wet.
Must-order dish: Abugida Feast ($25). It’s enough to share or to bring home a couple meals worth of leftovers.
Location: 3007 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: 12-8pm on Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.
The O.G. of Charlotte small-plate restaurants.
As the story goes, Bruce Moffett wanted to open his second restaurant on Montford Drive when a barista told him, “There’s no good food on Montford.” Moffett proved us all wrong when he opened Good Food in 2009. Since then, dozens of other Charlotte restaurants have latched on to the small plates approach to dining, but none do it with as much versatility as Good Food, with influences from Greece, Korea, Italy, and more.
Must-order dish: Every meal at Good Food should start with an order of green tomato focaccia and jalapeño jam ($7). Then order a slew of small plates, including Larry’s pork belly buns ($14) and maitake ($11) with prosciutto brodo, cured yolk and polenta.
Location: 1701 Montford Dr.
Neighborhood: Montford
Hours: 5pm-10pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford DrThe O.G. of Charlotte small-plate restaurants.
As the story goes, Bruce Moffett wanted to open his second restaurant on Montford Drive when a barista told him, “There’s no good food on Montford.” Moffett proved us all wrong when he opened Good Food in 2009. Since then, dozens of other Charlotte restaurants have latched on to the small plates approach to dining, but none do it with as much versatility as Good Food, with influences from Greece, Korea, Italy, and more.
Must-order dish: Every meal at Good Food should start with an order of green tomato focaccia and jalapeño jam ($7). Then order a slew of small plates, including Larry’s pork belly buns ($14) and maitake ($11) with prosciutto brodo, cured yolk and polenta.
Location: 1701 Montford Dr.
Neighborhood: Montford
Hours: 5pm-10pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Beloved Vietnamese restaurant.
No place in Charlotte has better service than Lang Van. It feels like Christmas year-round in the east Charlotte staple thanks to the twinkle lights up year-round and pho this good.
Must-order dish: The no. 26 — pho dac biet — with a combo of beef, tendon and meat ball in a beef broth ($12.95).
Location: 3019 Shamrock Dr.
Neighborhood: Shannon Park
Hours: 11am-10pm on Tuesday through Thursday, 11am-11pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am-10pm on Sunday. Closed Monday.
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Lang Van Vietnamese Restaurant
3019 Shamrock DrBeloved Vietnamese restaurant.
No place in Charlotte has better service than Lang Van. It feels like Christmas year-round in the east Charlotte staple thanks to the twinkle lights up year-round and pho this good.
Must-order dish: The no. 26 — pho dac biet — with a combo of beef, tendon and meat ball in a beef broth ($12.95).
Location: 3019 Shamrock Dr.
Neighborhood: Shannon Park
Hours: 11am-10pm on Tuesday through Thursday, 11am-11pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am-10pm on Sunday. Closed Monday.
Latin café and cevicheria inspired by Latin restaurants in cities like Miami and Tampa.
Large portions, affordable prices and dishes that’ll make you think you’re eating at a restaurant in South Florida.
Pro tip: Calle Sol’s “cafeteria” menu is a great bang for your buck — you get 1 entrée and 2 sides for $8. It’s available 11am-2pm on weekdays.
Must-order dish: The Tampa-style Cubano ($12) with Cuban bread imported from Tampa, Florida.
Location: 1205 Thomas Ave.
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am-10pm.
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Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria
1205 Thomas AvenueLatin café and cevicheria inspired by Latin restaurants in cities like Miami and Tampa.
Large portions, affordable prices and dishes that’ll make you think you’re eating at a restaurant in South Florida.
Pro tip: Calle Sol’s “cafeteria” menu is a great bang for your buck — you get 1 entrée and 2 sides for $8. It’s available 11am-2pm on weekdays.
Must-order dish: The Tampa-style Cubano ($12) with Cuban bread imported from Tampa, Florida.
Location: 1205 Thomas Ave.
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am-10pm.
Intimate 66-seat restaurant focused on pasta with a central show kitchen in the middle of the dining room.
Flour Shop’s simple, rotating menu consists of fresh pasta and bread, along with roasted and grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. Trey Wilson, the well-respected chef behind Customshop in Elizabeth, opened Flour Shop in Park Road Shopping Center in 2018. Choose a seat at Flour Shop’s bar and watch the chef prepare your dishes in the restaurant’s central kitchen. It’s like a dinner and a show in one.
Must-order dish: Burrata toast ($16) pistachio pesto & sourdough.
Pro tip: After dinner, walk across the parking lot to Dot Dot Dot for a nightcap.
Location: 530 Brandywine Road, Suite A. The Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center.
Neighborhood: Montford
Hours: 5-10 pm, Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
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Flour Shop
530 A Brandywine RdIntimate 66-seat restaurant focused on pasta with a central show kitchen in the middle of the dining room.
Flour Shop’s simple, rotating menu consists of fresh pasta and bread, along with roasted and grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. Trey Wilson, the well-respected chef behind Customshop in Elizabeth, opened Flour Shop in Park Road Shopping Center in 2018. Choose a seat at Flour Shop’s bar and watch the chef prepare your dishes in the restaurant’s central kitchen. It’s like a dinner and a show in one.
Must-order dish: Burrata toast ($16) pistachio pesto & sourdough.
Pro tip: After dinner, walk across the parking lot to Dot Dot Dot for a nightcap.
Location: 530 Brandywine Road, Suite A. The Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center.
Neighborhood: Montford
Hours: 5-10 pm, Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Seafood and small plates in Uptown with a fun cocktail program.
Here, you’ll find some of the best, if not the best, seafood in Charlotte. If you can’t decide what to order, splurge for “The Treatment” for $65. It’s a chef-driven tour of the entire menu, and $5 goes to charity. Every night it’s a little different, but guaranteed you’ll leave stuffed.
Go deeper: Best seafood restaurants in Charlotte
Must-order dish: “Tower of Power” ($85) is an over-the-top seafood dish that includes oysters, shrimp and mussels.
To drink, order the “Call of the Clam,” ($15) where you choose the spirit and the bartender takes care of the rest.
Location: 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Suite 100
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: Monday-Friday from 11:30am-2pm for lunch 5pm-9pm for dinner and Saturdays from 5pm-10pm. Closed on Sundays.
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Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the ArtsSeafood and small plates in Uptown with a fun cocktail program.
Here, you’ll find some of the best, if not the best, seafood in Charlotte. If you can’t decide what to order, splurge for “The Treatment” for $65. It’s a chef-driven tour of the entire menu, and $5 goes to charity. Every night it’s a little different, but guaranteed you’ll leave stuffed.
Go deeper: Best seafood restaurants in Charlotte
Must-order dish: “Tower of Power” ($85) is an over-the-top seafood dish that includes oysters, shrimp and mussels.
To drink, order the “Call of the Clam,” ($15) where you choose the spirit and the bartender takes care of the rest.
Location: 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Suite 100
Neighborhood: Uptown
Hours: Monday-Friday from 11:30am-2pm for lunch 5pm-9pm for dinner and Saturdays from 5pm-10pm. Closed on Sundays.
Upscale Southern comfort food with a warm, welcoming setting.
The dimmed lighting sets the perfect vibe for a date night. The menu has a range of entree options from beef to seafood that are packed with flavor. Above all, the staff welcomes you upon entry and works to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
Must-order dish: For a dinner for two, order the salmon cakes with okra, grilled cabbage and piperade ($22), the beef short rib ($28) and mac & cheese ($12).
Locations: 150 N College St. and 6601 Morrison Boulevard
Neighborhoods: Uptown and SouthPark
Hours: Roosters Uptown is open Monday-Friday from 11am-10pm and 4pm-10pm on Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
Roosters SouthPark is open every day from 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch, 5pm-9pm Sunday- Thursday and 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen - Uptown
150 N College StUpscale Southern comfort food with a warm, welcoming setting.
The dimmed lighting sets the perfect vibe for a date night. The menu has a range of entree options from beef to seafood that are packed with flavor. Above all, the staff welcomes you upon entry and works to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
Must-order dish: For a dinner for two, order the salmon cakes with okra, grilled cabbage and piperade ($22), the beef short rib ($28) and mac & cheese ($12).
Locations: 150 N College St. and 6601 Morrison Boulevard
Neighborhoods: Uptown and SouthPark
Hours: Roosters Uptown is open Monday-Friday from 11am-10pm and 4pm-10pm on Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
Roosters SouthPark is open every day from 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch, 5pm-9pm Sunday- Thursday and 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Italian restaurant in the former Crepe Cellar Kitchen & Pub space by the same owners.
When restauranteurs Jamie Brown and her husband Jeff Tonidandel closed the highly regarded Crepe Cellar, fans of the decade-old restaurant were skeptical, to say the least. But the new upscale Italian spot exceeds expectations with a large selection of Italian wines, an intimate setting, and delicious Italian dishes.
Must-order dish: The focaccia ($10), which is served with a flight of olive oil. The Burrata ($16) brings slices of focaccia bread but you’re going to want extra bread, trust us. Get a cannolo ($14) for dessert, it’s big enough to share.
Location: 3116 N Davidson St.
Neighborhood: NoDa
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm and Sundays from 5pm-10pm. Closed on Mondays.
Of note: Reservations will cost you $2 per seat. Seats at the bar are hard to come by but not impossible on a weekday.
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Ever Andalo
3116 North Davidson StreetItalian restaurant in the former Crepe Cellar Kitchen & Pub space by the same owners.
When restauranteurs Jamie Brown and her husband Jeff Tonidandel closed the highly regarded Crepe Cellar, fans of the decade-old restaurant were skeptical, to say the least. But the new upscale Italian spot exceeds expectations with a large selection of Italian wines, an intimate setting, and delicious Italian dishes.
Must-order dish: The focaccia ($10), which is served with a flight of olive oil. The Burrata ($16) brings slices of focaccia bread but you’re going to want extra bread, trust us. Get a cannolo ($14) for dessert, it’s big enough to share.
Location: 3116 N Davidson St.
Neighborhood: NoDa
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm and Sundays from 5pm-10pm. Closed on Mondays.
Of note: Reservations will cost you $2 per seat. Seats at the bar are hard to come by but not impossible on a weekday.
The SouthPark fine-dining establishment has an experienced team behind it: Bill and Anita Greene, who are also the couple behind one of North Carolina’s most picturesque restaurants, Artisanal, located in a converted barn in Banner Elk.
Must-order dishes: Start with the fluffy yeast rolls ($7). Then order the yellowfin tuna tataki ($24) and the lumache pasta ($26).
Location: 4620 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170B.
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm-9pm and Thursday-Saturday from 5pm-9:30pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Peppervine
4620 Piedmont Row DrThe SouthPark fine-dining establishment has an experienced team behind it: Bill and Anita Greene, who are also the couple behind one of North Carolina’s most picturesque restaurants, Artisanal, located in a converted barn in Banner Elk.
Must-order dishes: Start with the fluffy yeast rolls ($7). Then order the yellowfin tuna tataki ($24) and the lumache pasta ($26).
Location: 4620 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170B.
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm-9pm and Thursday-Saturday from 5pm-9:30pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Sets the standard for a white tablecloth, fine dining destination in Charlotte.
Husband-and-wife duo Greg and Sara Zanitsch opened The Fig Tree in 2005 after a year of renovations to a historic Craftsman-style bungalow in Elizabeth. That attention to detail comes through in the dishes and service, too. The Fig Tree isn’t focused on what’s new or trendy, and that’s evident in the restaurant’s longstanding signature dish, the elk chop, which has been on the menu for nearly 15 years.
Must-order dish: Fig Tree’s famous elk chop ($58) — served with crispy parmesan Yukon gold potatoes, bacon-braised red cabbage, and whole grain mustard demi-glace.
Of note: Their wine selection is as thick as a bible and has by-the-bottle and glass options.
Location: 1601 East 7th Street
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30pm-10pm, Saturdays 5pm-9pm and Sunday 5pm-9pm.
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The Fig Tree Restaurant
1601 E 7th StSets the standard for a white tablecloth, fine dining destination in Charlotte.
Husband-and-wife duo Greg and Sara Zanitsch opened The Fig Tree in 2005 after a year of renovations to a historic Craftsman-style bungalow in Elizabeth. That attention to detail comes through in the dishes and service, too. The Fig Tree isn’t focused on what’s new or trendy, and that’s evident in the restaurant’s longstanding signature dish, the elk chop, which has been on the menu for nearly 15 years.
Must-order dish: Fig Tree’s famous elk chop ($58) — served with crispy parmesan Yukon gold potatoes, bacon-braised red cabbage, and whole grain mustard demi-glace.
Of note: Their wine selection is as thick as a bible and has by-the-bottle and glass options.
Location: 1601 East 7th Street
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30pm-10pm, Saturdays 5pm-9pm and Sunday 5pm-9pm.
Modern take on classic Italian dishes in an intimate setting with an open kitchen.
Stagioni’s pizza scissors get all the buzz — as they should, it’s fun — but Myers Park restaurant also should be celebrated for fresh pasta dishes and excellent slow-roasted meats, including the meatballs.
Must-order dishes: Dining at Stagioni is like stepping into an Italian villa. The exterior is beautiful, with the arches and string lights overhead, and inside it is dimly lit and perfect for a date night. The dishes come out in courses, and you have to order the fresh focaccia to start. The pasta is fresh and flavorful, and the pizzas are a must-order, in part because you get to slice it with the restaurant’s special scissors.
Pro tip: On a date, one person should order the pasta and the other should order the pizza to share.
Location: 715 Providence Road
Neighborhood: Myers Park
Hours: 5pm-9pm on Mondays, 5pm-19pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
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Stagioni - Four Seasons of Food
715 Providence RdModern take on classic Italian dishes in an intimate setting with an open kitchen.
Stagioni’s pizza scissors get all the buzz — as they should, it’s fun — but Myers Park restaurant also should be celebrated for fresh pasta dishes and excellent slow-roasted meats, including the meatballs.
Must-order dishes: Dining at Stagioni is like stepping into an Italian villa. The exterior is beautiful, with the arches and string lights overhead, and inside it is dimly lit and perfect for a date night. The dishes come out in courses, and you have to order the fresh focaccia to start. The pasta is fresh and flavorful, and the pizzas are a must-order, in part because you get to slice it with the restaurant’s special scissors.
Pro tip: On a date, one person should order the pasta and the other should order the pizza to share.
Location: 715 Providence Road
Neighborhood: Myers Park
Hours: 5pm-9pm on Mondays, 5pm-19pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
Intimate restaurant with neighborhood vibes and an Elizabeth staple for 15 years.
t’s the kind of restaurant that’s perfect for a date night or group date. Each time you go will be a new experience because owner and Executive Chef Trey Wilson changes the menu weekly based on availability from local farms.
Must-order dish: All of their hand-made pasta are divine, try the gnocchi. Start with burrata ($16).
Location: 1601 Elizabeth Ave.
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Customshop Handcrafted Food
1601 Elizabeth AveIntimate restaurant with neighborhood vibes and an Elizabeth staple for 15 years.
t’s the kind of restaurant that’s perfect for a date night or group date. Each time you go will be a new experience because owner and Executive Chef Trey Wilson changes the menu weekly based on availability from local farms.
Must-order dish: All of their hand-made pasta are divine, try the gnocchi. Start with burrata ($16).
Location: 1601 Elizabeth Ave.
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Southern steakhouse in a remodeled historic Plaza Midwood church.
This is the kind of place you take the family in from out of town to impress them. It’s also the kind of place you go to on a special occasion like an anniversary, birthday, or date night. The service is spectacular, the vibes are unbeatable and the food never disappoints. For these reasons, it’s a bit hard to get a reservation but not totally impossible.
Of note: They charge a $2 reservation fee per seat during the week and a $3 reservation fee per seat on the weekends.
Must-order dish: The miso mac and cheese ($14) and the lobster ($75). If you’re craving some surf and turf, splurge and get the prime filet ($53).
Location: 1212 The Plaza
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursdays from 5pm-midnight, Fridays 5pm-1am, Saturdays 4pm-1am and Sundays 4pm-10pm. Closed on Mondays.
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Supperland
1212 The PlazaSouthern steakhouse in a remodeled historic Plaza Midwood church.
This is the kind of place you take the family in from out of town to impress them. It’s also the kind of place you go to on a special occasion like an anniversary, birthday, or date night. The service is spectacular, the vibes are unbeatable and the food never disappoints. For these reasons, it’s a bit hard to get a reservation but not totally impossible.
Of note: They charge a $2 reservation fee per seat during the week and a $3 reservation fee per seat on the weekends.
Must-order dish: The miso mac and cheese ($14) and the lobster ($75). If you’re craving some surf and turf, splurge and get the prime filet ($53).
Location: 1212 The Plaza
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursdays from 5pm-midnight, Fridays 5pm-1am, Saturdays 4pm-1am and Sundays 4pm-10pm. Closed on Mondays.
Cozy small plate and cocktail spot loved by foodies
Chef Michael Noll came to Charlotte by way of Chicago, where he worked in the underground dining scene. Each dish from Bardo’s open-air kitchen feels like a work of art. Don’t miss Bardo’s cocktails, either.
Must-order dishes: Top dishes include oysters ($20), grouper ($17), and dry-aged ribeye ($25). There are only 12 dishes on the menu and a few dessert options. Portions are small, but the food is outstanding.
Location: 1508 South Mint St.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Bardo Restaurant
1508 S Mint StCozy small plate and cocktail spot loved by foodies
Chef Michael Noll came to Charlotte by way of Chicago, where he worked in the underground dining scene. Each dish from Bardo’s open-air kitchen feels like a work of art. Don’t miss Bardo’s cocktails, either.
Must-order dishes: Top dishes include oysters ($20), grouper ($17), and dry-aged ribeye ($25). There are only 12 dishes on the menu and a few dessert options. Portions are small, but the food is outstanding.
Location: 1508 South Mint St.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
A new Peruvian and Japanese restaurant called YUNTA (yoon-ta) by the founders of Viva Chicken.
Restaurants like Yunta, which bring popular cuisine concepts from around the world to North Carolina, are what make Charlotte a foodie city. Everything from the ceviche to the Pisco sour to the service lives up to the hype, as Axios’ Emma Way wrote after a visit earlier this year. It opened in March of this year and prime dinnertime reservations are still hard to come by.
Pro tip: The vibes are always fun but different depending on whether you go on a weekday or weekend. If you’re looking for a more chill vibe opt for a weekday reservation.
Must-order dish: The Tiger’s Milk ceviche ($19). Pro tip: The menu is split in 10 categories from bites and ceviche to maki rolls and “the wok.” It’s very shareable so order a little bit of everything.
Location: 2201 South Blvd. next to Wine Loft where Five Guys used to be.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm daily.
Yunta
2201 South BoulevardA new Peruvian and Japanese restaurant called YUNTA (yoon-ta) by the founders of Viva Chicken.
Restaurants like Yunta, which bring popular cuisine concepts from around the world to North Carolina, are what make Charlotte a foodie city. Everything from the ceviche to the Pisco sour to the service lives up to the hype, as Axios’ Emma Way wrote after a visit earlier this year. It opened in March of this year and prime dinnertime reservations are still hard to come by.
Pro tip: The vibes are always fun but different depending on whether you go on a weekday or weekend. If you’re looking for a more chill vibe opt for a weekday reservation.
Must-order dish: The Tiger’s Milk ceviche ($19). Pro tip: The menu is split in 10 categories from bites and ceviche to maki rolls and “the wok.” It’s very shareable so order a little bit of everything.
Location: 2201 South Blvd. next to Wine Loft where Five Guys used to be.
Neighborhood: South End
Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm daily.
Gorgeous, award-winning small-plate restaurant
Located on Main Street in Davidson, the two-story restaurant has a charm you won’t find at most city spots and unparalleled service from the moment a free loaf of milk bread hits the table. Joe and Katy Kindred, who also own Hello, Sailor (#3o on this list), have received numerous accolades for Kindred. Joe, the chef, has been James Beard semi-finalist three times, and Kindred was named the best restaurant in North Carolina by Southern Living in 2018.
Must-order dish: Crispy oysters with dill yogurt and Calabrian chile oil ($12).
Axios pro tip: Order a “Barkeep’s Choice” and the bartender will surprise you with a cocktail of his/her choosing.
Location: 131 North Main St.; Davidson
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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Kindred
131 N Main StGorgeous, award-winning small-plate restaurant
Located on Main Street in Davidson, the two-story restaurant has a charm you won’t find at most city spots and unparalleled service from the moment a free loaf of milk bread hits the table. Joe and Katy Kindred, who also own Hello, Sailor (#3o on this list), have received numerous accolades for Kindred. Joe, the chef, has been James Beard semi-finalist three times, and Kindred was named the best restaurant in North Carolina by Southern Living in 2018.
Must-order dish: Crispy oysters with dill yogurt and Calabrian chile oil ($12).
Axios pro tip: Order a “Barkeep’s Choice” and the bartender will surprise you with a cocktail of his/her choosing.
Location: 131 North Main St.; Davidson
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
The James Beard nominated restaurant that has everyone talking about Charlotte’s food scene.
We’ve got to give chef Greg Collier a lot of credit — he’s gotten further in the prestigious James Beard Awards than any other Charlotte chef before him. Camp North End’s first restaurant pushed Charlotte into the spotlight with features in the New York Times and Esquire. Headlines aside, Leah & Louise is putting out the best food in Charlotte.
Must-order dish: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, but you must try Leah’s Cabbage ($10), a slow-roasted cabbage dish with pepper honey, smoked sausage and a link-the-plate-it’s-that-good pork neck bisque base.
Location: 301 Camp Road in Camp North End
Neighborhood: Druid Hills
Hours: 4:30-9:30pm on Wednesday through Sunday.
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Leah & Louise
301 Camp RdThe James Beard nominated restaurant that has everyone talking about Charlotte’s food scene.
We’ve got to give chef Greg Collier a lot of credit — he’s gotten further in the prestigious James Beard Awards than any other Charlotte chef before him. Camp North End’s first restaurant pushed Charlotte into the spotlight with features in the New York Times and Esquire. Headlines aside, Leah & Louise is putting out the best food in Charlotte.
Must-order dish: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, but you must try Leah’s Cabbage ($10), a slow-roasted cabbage dish with pepper honey, smoked sausage and a link-the-plate-it’s-that-good pork neck bisque base.
Location: 301 Camp Road in Camp North End
Neighborhood: Druid Hills
Hours: 4:30-9:30pm on Wednesday through Sunday.
This menu mixes modern Southern cuisine and dishes he grew up making with his grandmother in his native Maryland. His sticky biscuits and deviled eggs are enough to bring anyone back for a repeat visit.
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The Asbury
235 N Tryon StThis menu mixes modern Southern cuisine and dishes he grew up making with his grandmother in his native Maryland. His sticky biscuits and deviled eggs are enough to bring anyone back for a repeat visit.
When 5th Street Group reopened La Belle Helene in 2021, they resuscitated one of Charlotte’s most gorgeous dining rooms. Top Chef alum Jamie Lynch put his spin on French classics like Ratatouille, Crispy Duck Confit, and Boeuf Bourguignon, and this uptown brasserie continues to be the place to take out-of-towners you want to impress.
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La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon StWhen 5th Street Group reopened La Belle Helene in 2021, they resuscitated one of Charlotte’s most gorgeous dining rooms. Top Chef alum Jamie Lynch put his spin on French classics like Ratatouille, Crispy Duck Confit, and Boeuf Bourguignon, and this uptown brasserie continues to be the place to take out-of-towners you want to impress.
The restaurant has a long-standing reputation because of its five-course tasting menu and award-winning wine pairings. But the antique silver and fine china in this restored Victorian-era house make it an experience to remember.
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McNinch House Restaurant
511 N Church StThe restaurant has a long-standing reputation because of its five-course tasting menu and award-winning wine pairings. But the antique silver and fine china in this restored Victorian-era house make it an experience to remember.
Entertainment & Activities
Renaissance Park
2 softball fields (Fields are reservable. Please call 980-314-1591.)
7 sand volleyball courts
Championship Level Disc Golf Course (18 holes)
Bike trails (6.5 miles)
Restrooms
Dog Park
Skate Park
Renaissance Park is home to Mecklenburg County's first outdoor public skate park. Come check it out between the hours of 7am - sunset everyday.
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Renaissance Park
1536 W Tyvola RdRenaissance Park
2 softball fields (Fields are reservable. Please call 980-314-1591.)
7 sand volleyball courts
Championship Level Disc Golf Course (18 holes)
Bike trails (6.5 miles)
Restrooms
Dog Park
Skate Park
Renaissance Park is home to Mecklenburg County's first outdoor public skate park. Come check it out between the hours of 7am - sunset everyday.
Welcome to Topgolf – the premier entertainment destination in Charlotte - a place where you can come for birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, date nights, or just a night out with friends, and everyone will have a great time.
We’ve made socializing a sport! There’s no pressure to have a good golf swing or score a lot of points. It’s all about everyone having fun. If you journey through our venue on any given day, you’ll find a place buzzing with energy. Every Topgolf features dozens of climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar & restaurant.
And at our restaurant, you will find an accomplished Executive Chef and experienced team, using high-quality ingredients to deliver a fresh twist on familiar favorites.
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Topgolf
8024 Savoy Corporate DrWelcome to Topgolf – the premier entertainment destination in Charlotte - a place where you can come for birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, date nights, or just a night out with friends, and everyone will have a great time.
We’ve made socializing a sport! There’s no pressure to have a good golf swing or score a lot of points. It’s all about everyone having fun. If you journey through our venue on any given day, you’ll find a place buzzing with energy. Every Topgolf features dozens of climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar & restaurant.
And at our restaurant, you will find an accomplished Executive Chef and experienced team, using high-quality ingredients to deliver a fresh twist on familiar favorites.
The Whitewater Center offers five options open year round.
Figure 8 takes you into the woods and over the water. You must weigh at least 70 pounds and no more than 265 pounds to participate.
Double Down sends you straight over the water, twice. The weight requirements are also 70-265 pounds.
Canyon Crossing includes high ropes challenges and one zip line.
Canyon Zip sends you along two 200-foot-long zip lines beneath the trees.
Pine Zip combines a zip line and a jump. Once you step off the platform, an auto-belay system brings you on a controlled descent to the ground.
Of note: Weight requirements for Canyon Crossing, Canyon
Zip and Pine Zip are 45-265 pounds.
Rates: All five lines are included in a day pass ($65 for kids and $75 for adults) or annual pass ($200 for kids and $250 for adults).
Of note: Figure 8 and Double Down require reservations and an additional $10 fee each.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyThe Whitewater Center offers five options open year round.
Figure 8 takes you into the woods and over the water. You must weigh at least 70 pounds and no more than 265 pounds to participate.
Double Down sends you straight over the water, twice. The weight requirements are also 70-265 pounds.
Canyon Crossing includes high ropes challenges and one zip line.
Canyon Zip sends you along two 200-foot-long zip lines beneath the trees.
Pine Zip combines a zip line and a jump. Once you step off the platform, an auto-belay system brings you on a controlled descent to the ground.
Of note: Weight requirements for Canyon Crossing, Canyon
Zip and Pine Zip are 45-265 pounds.
Rates: All five lines are included in a day pass ($65 for kids and $75 for adults) or annual pass ($200 for kids and $250 for adults).
Of note: Figure 8 and Double Down require reservations and an additional $10 fee each.
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 11 minutes; 83 miles
Tours: This aviation-themed spot features 14 zip lines. Each sky deck represents a different city flight code like ATL and LAX. A coach tour takes you on 10 zip lines.
Duration: Approximately two hours.
Rates: The first class zip line is $79, coach is $69 and birthday party packages for up to eight kids are $249
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Kersey Valley Zipline
1615 Kersey Valley RdDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 11 minutes; 83 miles
Tours: This aviation-themed spot features 14 zip lines. Each sky deck represents a different city flight code like ATL and LAX. A coach tour takes you on 10 zip lines.
Duration: Approximately two hours.
Rates: The first class zip line is $79, coach is $69 and birthday party packages for up to eight kids are $249
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 19 minutes; 76 miles
Details: The course starts with a cargo net, followed by other obstacles. There are a total of three sky bridges and five zip lines.
Duration: Up to two hours.
Of note: Children as young as 4 years old can participate.
Rates: $59
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Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford DrDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 19 minutes; 76 miles
Details: The course starts with a cargo net, followed by other obstacles. There are a total of three sky bridges and five zip lines.
Duration: Up to two hours.
Of note: Children as young as 4 years old can participate.
Rates: $59
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 24 minutes; 93 miles
Details: The tour includes a stop at Mendenhall Falls along Richland Creek. You’ll experience 14 zip lines as you soar through Randolph County. Reservations are required.
Duration: An hour and a half.
Rates: $40. Groups of eight receive a $10 discount ($30 each). They do not accept cards. It’s cash or check only.
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Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC
2728 Fairview Farm RdDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 24 minutes; 93 miles
Details: The tour includes a stop at Mendenhall Falls along Richland Creek. You’ll experience 14 zip lines as you soar through Randolph County. Reservations are required.
Duration: An hour and a half.
Rates: $40. Groups of eight receive a $10 discount ($30 each). They do not accept cards. It’s cash or check only.
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 34 minutes; 84 miles
Details: It’s a six-zip line tour designed for people weighing up to 260 pounds and for those as young as two years old (the latter depends on whether or not they fit into the safety equipment).
Duration: Approximately an hour and a half.
Rates: $75. They also offer Go Pro rentals for an additional $25 at check-in.
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Canopy Ridge Farm
7115 US-64Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 34 minutes; 84 miles
Details: It’s a six-zip line tour designed for people weighing up to 260 pounds and for those as young as two years old (the latter depends on whether or not they fit into the safety equipment).
Duration: Approximately an hour and a half.
Rates: $75. They also offer Go Pro rentals for an additional $25 at check-in.
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 34 minutes; 90 miles
Details: Deep in the Green River Gorge are 11 zip lines. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll appreciate what co-owner Tim Bell calls “The Star Wars Zip,” which reminds him of scenery from “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of The Jedi.” The course also includes a suspension bridge and other obstacles.
Of note: You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds, and their suggested minimum age is 10 years old. Also, if you’re expecting, they won’t allow you on the tour as a safety precaution.
Rates: $129. Groups of at least eight people receive a $10 discount per person brining the individual price to $119.
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The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 34 minutes; 90 miles
Details: Deep in the Green River Gorge are 11 zip lines. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll appreciate what co-owner Tim Bell calls “The Star Wars Zip,” which reminds him of scenery from “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of The Jedi.” The course also includes a suspension bridge and other obstacles.
Of note: You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds, and their suggested minimum age is 10 years old. Also, if you’re expecting, they won’t allow you on the tour as a safety precaution.
Rates: $129. Groups of at least eight people receive a $10 discount per person brining the individual price to $119.
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 47 minutes; 95 miles
Details: The course includes five zip lines, one freewill and is designed for people age seven and up. You can also add onto your adventure with a massive three-person swing or you can go climbing.
Of note: You must zip with an adult if you’re 7-10 years old. The weight requirement is 75-265 pounds.
Duration: 2 hours
Rates: $79 for the zip line tour; $19 for the swing; climbing starts at $39
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High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad LnDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 47 minutes; 95 miles
Details: The course includes five zip lines, one freewill and is designed for people age seven and up. You can also add onto your adventure with a massive three-person swing or you can go climbing.
Of note: You must zip with an adult if you’re 7-10 years old. The weight requirement is 75-265 pounds.
Duration: 2 hours
Rates: $79 for the zip line tour; $19 for the swing; climbing starts at $39
Distance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 47 minutes; 110 miles
Details: Whether you’re three years old or 103, you can soar around North Carolina’s original canopy zip line tour. They offer 11 zip lines, plus night tours. Located on a family farm, the site is situated between Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain State Park, if you’re in the mood to keep the outdoor theme going.
Of note: Reservations are required, and the weight limit is 275 pounds.
Duration: Tours last from an hour and a half to two and a half hours, depending on the size of your group.
Rates: Daytime tours are $80 for ages 13 and up and $40 for those under age 12. Twilight zip line tours are $90 for adults and $50 for kids. You can also add on a bonfire and snacks with hot cider for an extra $10 per person.
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Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour
1085 Nickell Farm RdDistance from Charlotte: 1 hour and 47 minutes; 110 miles
Details: Whether you’re three years old or 103, you can soar around North Carolina’s original canopy zip line tour. They offer 11 zip lines, plus night tours. Located on a family farm, the site is situated between Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain State Park, if you’re in the mood to keep the outdoor theme going.
Of note: Reservations are required, and the weight limit is 275 pounds.
Duration: Tours last from an hour and a half to two and a half hours, depending on the size of your group.
Rates: Daytime tours are $80 for ages 13 and up and $40 for those under age 12. Twilight zip line tours are $90 for adults and $50 for kids. You can also add on a bonfire and snacks with hot cider for an extra $10 per person.
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 3 minutes; 130 miles
Tours: The Full Canopy Tour features 11 zip lines over 2-3 hours.
The Express Canopy Tour lasts 1-2 hours, and includes 7 zip lines and a sky bridge.
They also offer private tours for up to seven people.
Of note: You must be at least eight years old and weigh between 70 and 250 pounds.
Rates: $69 for an express tour; $89 for a full tour; $549 for a private express tour; $699 for a private full tour.
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Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
85 Expo DrAsheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 3 minutes; 130 miles
Tours: The Full Canopy Tour features 11 zip lines over 2-3 hours.
The Express Canopy Tour lasts 1-2 hours, and includes 7 zip lines and a sky bridge.
They also offer private tours for up to seven people.
Of note: You must be at least eight years old and weigh between 70 and 250 pounds.
Rates: $69 for an express tour; $89 for a full tour; $549 for a private express tour; $699 for a private full tour.
Hawksnest Zipline
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 11 minutes; 111 miles
Details: You may know Hawksnest as a tubbing destination during the winter, but it also offer zip lining.
Tours: A tour includes nine zip lines.
Eagle tour: You’ll travel nearly three miles across nine zip lines.
Hawk tour: You’ll soar over a mile and a half across 11 zip lines.
Duration: Both tours take approximately an hour and a half to two hours
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing i Zipline
2058 Skyland DrHawksnest Zipline
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 11 minutes; 111 miles
Details: You may know Hawksnest as a tubbing destination during the winter, but it also offer zip lining.
Tours: A tour includes nine zip lines.
Eagle tour: You’ll travel nearly three miles across nine zip lines.
Hawk tour: You’ll soar over a mile and a half across 11 zip lines.
Duration: Both tours take approximately an hour and a half to two hours
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 23 minutes; 142 miles
Details: Do you remember when everyone was buzzing about “The Hunger Games” filming in North Carolina, well the odds were ever in Navitat Canopy Adventures’ favor, because the cast stopped by during filming in 2011.
Tours: Try the treetop tour for six zip lines over two and a half to three hours.
Mountaintop tour includes three zip lines over at least two and a half hours.
Treetop express includes three zip lines over an hour and a half.
Navitat at night takes you across three zip lines over two and a half to three hours.
Of note: You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds and be at least five years old.
Rates: It’s $99.95 for the treetop tour, $109.95 for the Mountaintop tour, treetop express is $69.95 and it’s $129.95 for Navitat at night.
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdDistance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 23 minutes; 142 miles
Details: Do you remember when everyone was buzzing about “The Hunger Games” filming in North Carolina, well the odds were ever in Navitat Canopy Adventures’ favor, because the cast stopped by during filming in 2011.
Tours: Try the treetop tour for six zip lines over two and a half to three hours.
Mountaintop tour includes three zip lines over at least two and a half hours.
Treetop express includes three zip lines over an hour and a half.
Navitat at night takes you across three zip lines over two and a half to three hours.
Of note: You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds and be at least five years old.
Rates: It’s $99.95 for the treetop tour, $109.95 for the Mountaintop tour, treetop express is $69.95 and it’s $129.95 for Navitat at night.
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 23 minutes; 159 miles
Tours: The treetop adventure takes between two and three hours and includes five zip lines and 41 obstacles. You must be at least 10 years old for treetop adventure.
Treetop discovery has three zip lines and 19 challenges. You must be at least 10 years old.
Treetop journey includes two zip lines and 18 obstacles. There is no minimum age for this one.
Of note: Maximum weight is 285 pounds for all three options.
Rates: Treetop adventure costs $49.95 for ages 16 and up and $39.95 for kids. Treetop discover $34.95 for everyone. Treetop journey is $32.95 for all ages.
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Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church RdDistance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 23 minutes; 159 miles
Tours: The treetop adventure takes between two and three hours and includes five zip lines and 41 obstacles. You must be at least 10 years old for treetop adventure.
Treetop discovery has three zip lines and 19 challenges. You must be at least 10 years old.
Treetop journey includes two zip lines and 18 obstacles. There is no minimum age for this one.
Of note: Maximum weight is 285 pounds for all three options.
Rates: Treetop adventure costs $49.95 for ages 16 and up and $39.95 for kids. Treetop discover $34.95 for everyone. Treetop journey is $32.95 for all ages.
Distance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 46 minutes; 183 miles
Tours: Waterfall Expedition takes you through eight zip lines and three spiral staircases over two and a half hours. Plus you get a view of Carver’s Falls on your adventure.
Treetop excursion is a shorter course with five zip lines, a suspension bridge and two spiral staircases over an hour and a half.
Rates: Waterfall expedition is $89. Treetop excursion is $59.
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ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure
533 Carvers Falls RdDistance from Charlotte: 2 hours and 46 minutes; 183 miles
Tours: Waterfall Expedition takes you through eight zip lines and three spiral staircases over two and a half hours. Plus you get a view of Carver’s Falls on your adventure.
Treetop excursion is a shorter course with five zip lines, a suspension bridge and two spiral staircases over an hour and a half.
Rates: Waterfall expedition is $89. Treetop excursion is $59.
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is the only museum in the Southern United States exclusively dedicated to European and American Modern Art and its legacies.
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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StThe Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is the only museum in the Southern United States exclusively dedicated to European and American Modern Art and its legacies.
Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. An approximately ¾ mile long trail allows the public an opportunity to learn from over twenty different species of birds.
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Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample RdCarolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. An approximately ¾ mile long trail allows the public an opportunity to learn from over twenty different species of birds.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, a Garden for all seasons, provides guests a chance to reconnect with nature. The breathtaking Visitor Pavilion welcomes visitors to spectacular gardens including a children’s garden, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, annual and perennial displays, sparkling fountains, walking trails and more.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden, a Garden for all seasons, provides guests a chance to reconnect with nature. The breathtaking Visitor Pavilion welcomes visitors to spectacular gardens including a children’s garden, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, annual and perennial displays, sparkling fountains, walking trails and more.
Discovery Place Science is a science and technology museum designed for all ages, located in Uptown, Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility's exhibits and activities focus on hands-on experiences.
Discovery Place Science Parking Deck
Discovery Place Science is a science and technology museum designed for all ages, located in Uptown, Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility's exhibits and activities focus on hands-on experiences.
Established in 1936 as North Carolina’s first art museum, The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative cultural institution and museum of international art and design. With two locations — Mint Museum Randolph in the heart of Eastover and Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts —the Mint boasts one of the largest collections in the Southeast and is committed to engaging and inspiring members of the global community.
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Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph RdEstablished in 1936 as North Carolina’s first art museum, The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative cultural institution and museum of international art and design. With two locations — Mint Museum Randolph in the heart of Eastover and Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts —the Mint boasts one of the largest collections in the Southeast and is committed to engaging and inspiring members of the global community.
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
You can check them out on their website and buy tickets online!
Museum of Illusions - Charlotte
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
You can check them out on their website and buy tickets online!
Bars & Night life
Clink a glass of sippable dessert at Crave Dessert Bar before or after your night’s adventures.
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Crave Dessert Bar
500 W 5th StClink a glass of sippable dessert at Crave Dessert Bar before or after your night’s adventures.
Toast the end of the daily grind with refreshing cocktails and a plate of Irish nosh on the garden terrace at The Workman’s Friend.
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveToast the end of the daily grind with refreshing cocktails and a plate of Irish nosh on the garden terrace at The Workman’s Friend.
Have a nightcap atop the cozy vintage velvet sofas at Sophia’s Lounge, located inside The Ivey’s Hotel.
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Lola's Restaurant
300 S Brevard StHave a nightcap atop the cozy vintage velvet sofas at Sophia’s Lounge, located inside The Ivey’s Hotel.
Eat (exquisite American fare), drink and be social at Uptown’s Ink n Ivy, which peeks out at Romare Bearden Park
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Ink N Ivy
222 S Church StEat (exquisite American fare), drink and be social at Uptown’s Ink n Ivy, which peeks out at Romare Bearden Park
Order your signature drink and enjoy it with top-shelf spirits at The Oak Room in South End
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Oak Room
200 E Bland StOrder your signature drink and enjoy it with top-shelf spirits at The Oak Room in South End
Sip a signature martini and swing to live jazz at The Imperial, which transports patrons from its First Ward perch to the Big Easy
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The Imperial
300 N College StSip a signature martini and swing to live jazz at The Imperial, which transports patrons from its First Ward perch to the Big Easy
Summon signature moves from your 80s and 90s dance routines to reintroduce them at Roxbury Nightclub
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Roxbury Nightclub
116 W 5th StSummon signature moves from your 80s and 90s dance routines to reintroduce them at Roxbury Nightclub
Throw on your cowboy boots and brush up on your line dancing skills for an evening spent shuffling to country music at Coyote Joe’s
Coyote Joe's
4621 Wilkinson BlvdThrow on your cowboy boots and brush up on your line dancing skills for an evening spent shuffling to country music at Coyote Joe’s
Order a burger and a round of suds at the king of Dilworth dive bars, The Comet Grill, where bands play nightly.
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The Comet Grill
2224 Park RdOrder a burger and a round of suds at the king of Dilworth dive bars, The Comet Grill, where bands play nightly.
Get the the Champagne of beers, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and rock the juke box during an unforgettable night at the no-frills Thirsty Beaver.
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Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveGet the the Champagne of beers, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and rock the juke box during an unforgettable night at the no-frills Thirsty Beaver.
Quench your thirst at Park Road Shopping Center’s famously casual watering hole, Sir Edmond Halley’s.
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Sir Edmond Halley's
4151 Park RdQuench your thirst at Park Road Shopping Center’s famously casual watering hole, Sir Edmond Halley’s.
Catch the game at Moo & Brew while indulging in the pub’s eponymous burger—topped with brew-braised onions, brew chili, brew cheese and mustard.
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Moo & Brew
1300 Central AveCatch the game at Moo & Brew while indulging in the pub’s eponymous burger—topped with brew-braised onions, brew chili, brew cheese and mustard.
Arrive well before a kickoff or tipoff to claim a TV-front table and a cold one at popular All American Pub
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All American Pub
200 E Bland StArrive well before a kickoff or tipoff to claim a TV-front table and a cold one at popular All American Pub
Join futbol fans for friendly rivalry and lots of “cheers” at Courtyard Hooligans, the city’s official soccer watching spot.
Courtyard Hooligans
140 Brevard CourtJoin futbol fans for friendly rivalry and lots of “cheers” at Courtyard Hooligans, the city’s official soccer watching spot.
Pregame with rounds of billiards before your favorite teams battle it out on TV at Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
4544 South BlvdPregame with rounds of billiards before your favorite teams battle it out on TV at Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
Wash down chicken wings with brews at game-appropriate hangout Hickory Tavern.
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Hickory Tavern
1100 Metropolitan AveWash down chicken wings with brews at game-appropriate hangout Hickory Tavern.
Order a few local beers for liquid courage and showcase your pipes in front of a crowd at NoDa 101.
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Noda 101
3205 N Davidson StOrder a few local beers for liquid courage and showcase your pipes in front of a crowd at NoDa 101.
Grab the mic at Lucky Lou’s Tavern after a game of pool and treat patrons to your “perfectly rehearsed” renditions of golden oldies
Lucky Lou's Tavern
5124 Park RdGrab the mic at Lucky Lou’s Tavern after a game of pool and treat patrons to your “perfectly rehearsed” renditions of golden oldies
Belt out the lyrics to your favorite boy band on stage at Jeff’s Bucket Shop on Montford Drive.
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Jeff's Bucket Shop
1601 Montford DrBelt out the lyrics to your favorite boy band on stage at Jeff’s Bucket Shop on Montford Drive.
Become Plaza Midwood’s next rock-and-roll up-and-comer by snagging a spot on Snug Harbor's karaoke lineup.
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Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon StBecome Plaza Midwood’s next rock-and-roll up-and-comer by snagging a spot on Snug Harbor's karaoke lineup.
Reserve a private serenade session in one of Seoul Food Meat Company's themed karaoke rooms.
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Seoul Food Meat Company
1400 S Church StReserve a private serenade session in one of Seoul Food Meat Company's themed karaoke rooms.
LGBTQ Favorites:
Find drag shows, dancing and fun at The Scorpio, Charlotte’s oldest gay bar.
Scorpios
2301 Freedom DrLGBTQ Favorites:
Find drag shows, dancing and fun at The Scorpio, Charlotte’s oldest gay bar.
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Mingle with LGBTQ customers, straight allies, drag performers, spoken-word artists and singer-songwriters at Petra’s Piano Bar.
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Petra's
1919 Commonwealth AveLGBTQ Favorites:
Mingle with LGBTQ customers, straight allies, drag performers, spoken-word artists and singer-songwriters at Petra’s Piano Bar.
LGBTQ Favorites:
Relax on The Bar at 316's beautiful second-floor patio—the perfect place to sip a drink, feel the breeze and chat with friends.
Bar At 316
316 Rensselaer AveLGBTQ Favorites:
Relax on The Bar at 316's beautiful second-floor patio—the perfect place to sip a drink, feel the breeze and chat with friends.
LGBTQ Favorites:
Take advantage of affordable drinks, pool tables, an outdoor patio and more at The Woodshed Lounge.
Woodshed Lounge
3935 Queen City DrLGBTQ Favorites:
Take advantage of affordable drinks, pool tables, an outdoor patio and more at The Woodshed Lounge.
Relax while rocking out to some of Charlotte’s best cover bands at The Gin Mill
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The Gin Mill
1423 S Tryon StRelax while rocking out to some of Charlotte’s best cover bands at The Gin Mill
Discover an up-and-coming roots musician—or an oldies-inspired band—at intimate music hall Visulite Theatre.
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Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth AveDiscover an up-and-coming roots musician—or an oldies-inspired band—at intimate music hall Visulite Theatre.
Enjoy a NoDa’s taste for alternative tracks amid stellar acoustics at live music hub Neighborhood Theatre.
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Neighborhood Theatre
511 E 36th StEnjoy a NoDa’s taste for alternative tracks amid stellar acoustics at live music hub Neighborhood Theatre.
Cozy up while touring bands of various genres, spanning country to Ska, perform at The Evening Muse.
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The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StCozy up while touring bands of various genres, spanning country to Ska, perform at The Evening Muse.
Knock down strikes, dominate the shuffleboard court and hang with friends as the sun goes down at Queen Park Social in LoSo (Lower South End)
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Queen Park Social
4125 Yancey RdKnock down strikes, dominate the shuffleboard court and hang with friends as the sun goes down at Queen Park Social in LoSo (Lower South End)
Channel “Kingpin” and unwind with craft beer at retro-chic Montford Street alley 10 Park Lanes at the Park Road Shopping Center.
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10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford DrChannel “Kingpin” and unwind with craft beer at retro-chic Montford Street alley 10 Park Lanes at the Park Road Shopping Center.
Grocery Shopping
Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market
Locally grown produce, eggs, meats and cheeses from area farmers, and vendors who provide local, regional, national, and global produce to meet the demands of Charlotte’s diverse population. Artisanal baked goods, hand-crafted bath products, jewelry, textiles and more can be found, plus a grower’s shed for the devout gardener complete this open-air market.
Hours October – April
Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hours May – September
Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00pm
Farmers Market
5501 Josh Birmingham PkwyCharlotte Regional Farmer's Market
Locally grown produce, eggs, meats and cheeses from area farmers, and vendors who provide local, regional, national, and global produce to meet the demands of Charlotte’s diverse population. Artisanal baked goods, hand-crafted bath products, jewelry, textiles and more can be found, plus a grower’s shed for the devout gardener complete this open-air market.
Hours October – April
Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hours May – September
Tuesday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00pm
Harris Teeter Food Market not only stocks typical grocery store fare, but also has a Sub Bar, deli with hot and cold prepared dishes, a floral department and more.
Harris Teeter was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers W.T. Harris and Willis Teeter. Harris Teeter operates over 230 stores and 14 fuel centers in seven states and the District of Columbia. Harris Teeter is headquartered locally in Matthews, NC.
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Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdHarris Teeter Food Market not only stocks typical grocery store fare, but also has a Sub Bar, deli with hot and cold prepared dishes, a floral department and more.
Harris Teeter was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers W.T. Harris and Willis Teeter. Harris Teeter operates over 230 stores and 14 fuel centers in seven states and the District of Columbia. Harris Teeter is headquartered locally in Matthews, NC.
Elevated shop for local produce & meats, deli items, prepared foods plus and on-site wine bar.
Dine-in, Curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery options available.
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Reid's Fine Foods
2823 Selwyn AveElevated shop for local produce & meats, deli items, prepared foods plus and on-site wine bar.
Dine-in, Curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery options available.
The Fresh Market is a destination for those looking to discover the best including convenient, restaurant-quality meals, hand-picked produce, premium baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, custom-cut meats and carefully curated offerings for holidays and special occasions.
The intimate and personalized shopping experience that is still offered today is enhanced with team members who are a hallmark of The Fresh Market providing exceptional hospitality.
We're proud that USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has recognized The Fresh Market as the “Best Supermarket in America” for 2021.
Delivery and Curbside Pickup available.
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The Fresh Market
4207 Providence RdThe Fresh Market is a destination for those looking to discover the best including convenient, restaurant-quality meals, hand-picked produce, premium baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, custom-cut meats and carefully curated offerings for holidays and special occasions.
The intimate and personalized shopping experience that is still offered today is enhanced with team members who are a hallmark of The Fresh Market providing exceptional hospitality.
We're proud that USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has recognized The Fresh Market as the “Best Supermarket in America” for 2021.
Delivery and Curbside Pickup available.
Retail Therapy
Packed with dealers selling antiques, collectables and vintage items, the Sleepy Poet is the perfect place for perusing old records, retro furniture, vintage outfitters and jewels, cowboy boots, home décor and odd trinkets.
Note – The Sleepy Poet will be relocating just down the road in late 2021 to 6424 South Blvd. Please check the address before venturing out!
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11am – 6pm
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday 12 – 6pm
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Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
6424 South BoulevardPacked with dealers selling antiques, collectables and vintage items, the Sleepy Poet is the perfect place for perusing old records, retro furniture, vintage outfitters and jewels, cowboy boots, home décor and odd trinkets.
Note – The Sleepy Poet will be relocating just down the road in late 2021 to 6424 South Blvd. Please check the address before venturing out!
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11am – 6pm
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday 12 – 6pm
SouthPark is an upscale shopping mall in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 150 stores, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for! Featuring anchor stores like Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's and specialty designer stores such as Gucci, Brahmin Handbags, YSL, Tiffany's, Anthropologie, Burberry, Lilly Pulitzer, Ann Taylor and more can be found here as well as a food court, restaurants, sporting goods and more, with valet parking available plus plenty of parking available in the attached multi-level parking deck.
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South Park
4400 Sharon RdSouthPark is an upscale shopping mall in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 150 stores, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for! Featuring anchor stores like Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's and specialty designer stores such as Gucci, Brahmin Handbags, YSL, Tiffany's, Anthropologie, Burberry, Lilly Pulitzer, Ann Taylor and more can be found here as well as a food court, restaurants, sporting goods and more, with valet parking available plus plenty of parking available in the attached multi-level parking deck.
Specialty Shops SouthPark offers customers a sophisticated and refined upscale shopping experience at privately owned boutiques, national retailers and acclaimed SouthPark restaurants.
At Specialty Shops, you’ll always experience an intimate, unique one-of-a-kind shopping environment with views of our beautiful fountain, luscious greenery, outdoor benches, patio furniture and courtyard inspired atmosphere.
Whether you are enjoying a glass of wine on the outdoor patio at one of our distinctive restaurants, looking for luxury bedding and home décor, or in search of chic clothing boutiques, Specialty Shops provides an intimate and quaint shopping and dining experience in SouthPark.
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Specialty Shops SouthPark
6401 Morrison BlvdSpecialty Shops SouthPark offers customers a sophisticated and refined upscale shopping experience at privately owned boutiques, national retailers and acclaimed SouthPark restaurants.
At Specialty Shops, you’ll always experience an intimate, unique one-of-a-kind shopping environment with views of our beautiful fountain, luscious greenery, outdoor benches, patio furniture and courtyard inspired atmosphere.
Whether you are enjoying a glass of wine on the outdoor patio at one of our distinctive restaurants, looking for luxury bedding and home décor, or in search of chic clothing boutiques, Specialty Shops provides an intimate and quaint shopping and dining experience in SouthPark.
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4425 Park RoadAddress
4425 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
Phone
+1 704-679-3996