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1. Link & Pin Arboretum
4.3
Awesome(731)
Price: Expensive
• American • Arboretum
Booked 18 times today
Our culinary-driven menu is at the center of the restaurant experience, with food that’s chef-inspired but approachable. Our cozy bar provides an ideal setting for guests to gather and sip on a glass of wine or a delicious cocktail mixed fresh by one of our experienced bartenders.Dress Code-To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, we encourage our guests to dress in an elegant, upscale manner that fits our environment. https://www.linkandpin.com/dress-code/
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2. New South Kitchen & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(1314)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Arboretum
Booked 13 times today
We strive to create an experience that looks at the Southern dinner table through a new lens.  Our menu offerings are rooted in southern comfort dishes but are elevated to a level that will excite today’s diner.  They remind us of family meals around our dinner tables but over deliver complex flavors and stimulating presentations.  Our guests are served by a staff of eager hospitality professionals capable of providing the backstories of dishes, suppliers and ingredients.  The experience offers a balance between soothing and creative, rustic and refined, downhome & uptown, satisfied and craving more.
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3. Steak 48 - Charlotte
4.9
Exceptional(7300)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • SouthPark
Booked 140 times today
At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!
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4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest
4.7
Exceptional(4827)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Ballantyne
Booked 59 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.
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5. Customshop
4.8
Exceptional(1758)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Elizabeth
Booked 28 times today
Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.
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6. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park
4.8
Exceptional(2885)
Price: Moderate
• European • SouthPark
Booked 41 times today
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen in South Park is a fantastic spot for special occasions. With its 'comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections' and 'handcrafted pub bar stool', it's the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or a birthday. Reviews rave about the 'excellent food and ambiance' and the 'inviting atmosphere'. It's also great for everyday dining, ensuring that the experience is always exceptional.
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7. Napa on Providence
4.7
Exceptional(3747)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Myers Park
Booked 26 times today
At Napa on Providence, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa on Providence is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!
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8. The Porter's House
4.7
Exceptional(1788)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Waverly
Booked 21 times today
Rare Roots Hospitality is proud to bring The Porter’s House, a modern steakhouse to Waverly, NC. Enjoy plates filled with quality ingredients, fine spirits that fill our bourbon room, and thick, tender cuts of our signature steaks. At our house, every meal is an occasion. This modern chophouse offers steaks, seafood, shareable sides, and craft cocktails. Executive Chef Scott Hollingsworth General Manger Brendan Schaefer
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9. The Fig Tree Restaurant - Charlotte, NC
4.8
Exceptional(4641)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Elizabeth
Booked 31 times today
Just minutes from Uptown Charlotte in the Historic Elizabeth neighborhood, The Fig Tree Restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1913 Bungalow. Husband and wife team, Chef Greg and Sara Zanitsch offer Seasonal Cuisine with influences from Italy and France, an award- winning and affordable wine list and outstanding service. The Fig Tree is known for romantic evenings , expertly executed business dinners, and gorgeous al fresco dining. We look forward to serving you soon!
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10. Dolce Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1860)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dilworth
Booked 5 times today
Dolce Ristorante in Charlotte is a classic Italian restaurant serving up family friendly favorites. The atmosphere at Dolce Ristorante is airy and bright with a deep Mediterranean feel complete with Italian style artwork. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with special cooking classes offered regularly. Whether you are looking for a pleasant lunch or a lively dinner, Dolce Ristorante has something on the menu to please every palate. Try the ravioli in a parmigiana cheese pink sauce, the Milanese breaded chicken with lemon dressing or the salmone fresh Atlantic salmon in a white wine sauce. Be sure to save room for the Italian cheese cake dessert.
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