Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Midtown

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1. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4.7

Exceptional(5006)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown

Booked 48 times today

Dressler's is located at The Metropolitan, just 5 minutes from Charlotte's vibrant Uptown and South End areas. Dressler's is an upscale contemporary restaurant complete with an expansive outdoor patio with a unique view of CLT's city skyline. Expect a menu of delicious steaks, fresh seafood, and signature appetizers as well as an extensive wine list and full service bar specializing in craft cocktails. Plus, don't forget to order Joan's famous cheesecake for dessert! Owned by local restauranteur Jon Dressler, Dressler's is part of the Rare Roots Hospitality family and stays true to the name by putting hospitality at the forefront. Known for our accommodating staff, welcoming atmosphere and consistent service, every visit is a memorable experience here at Dressler's.

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2. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

Exceptional(1617)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Midtown

Booked 61 times today

The Melting Pot Restaurant in Charlotte is where fun is cooked up fondue style. Our Charlotte restaurant is located in the Midtown neighborhood. Close to all Uptown hotels, Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts center. The experience is great in a group and romantic for couples. The intimate location provides a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side. A fresh salad follows while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of tantalizing meats, seafood and vegetables. Each morsel is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces to add to the flavorful fun. Chocolate fondue is the finale.

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3. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(7424)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 151 times today

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

4. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 60 times today

Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.

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5. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(7862)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 41 times today

Located in Uptown Charlotte, Rising Star Chef, Rocco Whalen, a Wolfgang Puck protégé, will blow you away with his approachable and cutting edge cooking style.Taste Rocco's contemporary cuisine with its Mediterranean & Asian accents & you'll know why Esquire declared him a "Chef to Keep Your Eye On". Fahrenheit is equipped with a full service bar complete with a la carte dining, private dining rooms available for large parties and the most breathtaking view of Charlotte’s beautiful skyline from every table in the restaurant! Non smoking. We require business casual attire for all of our guests. Persons in t-shirts, ball cap style hats, excessively revealing clothing or workout attire may not be admitted. Please note, management reserves the right to change and /or update the Dress Code at any time. Please note that we do not guarantee outside seating, and any seating requests are not guaranteed.

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6. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5038)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 48 times today

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine with menu by Executive Chef Aaron Dearing and Bravo Top Chef alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch. Offering a casual, yet refined atmosphere. Voted 2020 Best Chef Jamie Lynch by Charlotte Magazine | 2020 Restaurant of the Year by CRVA.

7. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(2412)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 80 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

8. Dolce Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1871)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dilworth

Booked 22 times today

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

9. STK - Charlotte

3.9

Excellent(936)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 106 times today

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

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10. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2653)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 70 times today

The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from our chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are hand crafted to order by our mixologists. Inspired by an era of time that’s long past, the underground space built originally in 1912, naturally has a speakeasy, prohibition-era feel with its original brick walls and exposed ceiling joists. Even our attentive staff dresses the part from the era. We hope to take you back in time for a bit while enjoying good food and drink with friends and family.

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Danielle
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Most amazing food and service! Love how they change the menu up, but everything is always thoughtful and amazing!
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CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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4.8
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ChanelleVIP
Philadelphia County •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Charles went above and beyond — his impeccable service and attention to detail truly elevated our dining experience. His professionalism, warmth, and genuine care for our enjoyment did not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our visit so memorable—your efforts are deeply appreciated. We will definitely request Charles for our next visit.
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Steak 48 - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• SouthPark
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4.9
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Lisa
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Melting Pot is always a great experience. At first they did forget about us and did not seat us until 20 minutes after reservation time plus we got there 15 minutes early. We shook it off because we knew that it was Christmas Eve and it was busy. The food never disappoints. I love coming here.
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The Melting Pot - Midtown NCPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Midtown
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4.9
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amanda
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. The scallops and lamb chops were perfect and the service from Peyton was even better. Highly recommend!
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Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)Price: Very Expensive• American• Midtown
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4.7
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John
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
I wish it was informed by the restaurant staff ahead that preferred quite time schedules are post 9:00pm. We came in at 7:00 pm on Wednesday and the all the tables were full with clients which is great for the business but it was pretty noisy. It was so noisy that Chinese Buffet noise level was much elegantly elevated compared to what I experienced at Fahrenheit that night. People come here to have a romantic date/anniversary and high level meetings. Unfortunately I couldn’t feel such elegancy vibe during our visit due to the high noise level by the other tables around. Maybe having a classical music in background can help to let people know to calm it down bit
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Fahrenheit - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.2

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

2. The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

3. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4. Customshop

5. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

6. Church and Union - Charlotte

7. O-Ku - Charlotte

8. Dolce Ristorante

9. STK - Charlotte

10. The Cellar at Duckworth's

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