McNinch House

4.9 (1143)

$50 and over

Continental

511 North Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

The McNinch House Restaurant is a captivating gem nestled in Charlotte's Historic Fourth Ward, situated Uptown. Set within a meticulously restored Queen Anne-style home dating back to 1892, this establishment offers a blend of exquisite cuisine and Victorian charm. Each room, from the cozy Library to the airy front porch with sweeping city views, exudes its own unique allure. Embark on a culinary journey featuring meticulously crafted courses made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enhancing the experience is an extensive, multi-award-winning wine list and the option for wine pairings that perfectly complement each course. McNinch House is more than just a restaurant; it's a historic culinary haven celebrated for its refined ambiance, impeccable cuisine, and timeless elegance. Immerse yourself in this unparalleled dining destination and savor the essence of Charlotte's vibrant culinary scene at its finest.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Continental, European, French American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 332-6159
Website
http://www.mcninchhouserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Eric O'Connor
Private party facilities
We provide private party accommodations for groups of up to 45 guests. Please reach out to us to discuss how we can make your event memorable and tailored to your preferences.
Private party contact
Olivia Clark: (704) 332-6159

Location
511 North Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Between 9th St. & 8th St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Guests may park behind McNinch House in our private lot, at the Attorney's office next door after 5 pm or street parking meters are available. If you would like to be valet parked in our lot, just pull into driveway and park at the sidewalk. Bring your keys into the house with you.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

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Experiences

Flamingle
$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 18, 2025 only
5:00 PM
Grab your tickets for the 3rd Annual Flamingle Celebration! Join us anytime after 5 PM as we celebrate National Flamingo Day and honor the memory of our fabulous founder, Ellen Davis, who was known for her love of flamingos! Get ready for a lively evening on the front porch and inside—complete with hors d'oeuvres and specialty cocktails. Your ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and 2 cocktails, so come ready to mix, mingle, and make memories!

Private dining

Seasonal Salad
Local Spring Mix & Frisee, Feta, Pickled Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber, Garlic Butter Croutons, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Watermelon Radish
Crab & Corn Chowder
Tobiko Roe, Saffron Crème Fraiche
Australian Lamb Lollipops
Frisee, Colcannon Cake, Lamb Demi-glace
Ellen’s Heritage Crab Cake
Louisiana-Style Remoulade, Cabbage Slaw, Charred Lemon, Scallions
Beef Tartare
Ponzu, Sweet Peppers, Avocado, Fried Sesame Wonton, Cured Egg Yolk
Bone Marrow
Shallot, Pickled Fiddlehead Fern, Parsley, Grape Verjus, Crostini

Main Courses

Filet Mignon 6 oz
Whipped Pomme, Locally Sourced Seasonal Vegetables, Port Wine Reduction
Pan-Seared Rohan Duck Breast
Mushroom Risotto, Locally Sourced Seasonal Vegetables
Chilean Sea Bass
Southern Succotash, Charred Lemon, Green Onion
Pan-Seared Diver Scallops & Caviar
Potato & Celery Root Puree, Charred Cauliflower, Chili Oil, Caviar

Dessert

Bread Pudding
Spiced Dark Rum Sauce, Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream
Grand Marnier Crème Brulé
Whipped Cream, Raspberry
Chocolate Mousse
Whipped Cream, Crushed Heath
Italian Cheesecake
Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cream

What 1,143 people are saying

McNinch House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
5.0Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Best Ambiance
Charlotte
Great for fine wines
Charlotte
Romantic
Charlotte
Good for special occasions
Charlotte
Best Ambiance
Charlotte
Great for fine wines
Charlotte
Romantic
Charlotte
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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McNinch House offers an "incredible experience from start to finish" in a stunning, Victorian setting. Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance," "exceptional service," and "exquisite food," making it ideal for special occasions. The attention to detail from Chef Eric and his team ensures a memorable dining experience.

1,144 Reviews

M
Murphy
Charlotte24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible anniversary dinner here, proving why McNinch House has cemented itself as Charlotte's best fine dining restaurant. The house is decorated beautifully, and the entire staff was very helpful, even before we stepped through their doors. Chef Eric took the time to call us beforehand to walk us through the dining options, ask about our personal dining preferences, and ensure there were no allergies or restrictions he needed the staff to be aware of. The wine selection is top tier, and the food tasted as amazing as it looked coming out of the kitchen. A tasting experience I'd recommend to anyone wanting to celebrate with, or just experience, an amazing fine dining establishment.
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Courtney
Phoenix / Arizona25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience from start to finish! Amazing ambiance, service and incredible food.
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Samuel
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience here with my family. It felt like a special occasion from beginning to end. We chose to let the chef guide us with his picks and we did not regret it. Every course was incredible! Would definitely visit again!
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Andrew
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great overall experience. Great food and service, very pricey. Another couple was seated next to our table and it was as if we were seating at the same table. no feel of intimacy in that instance.
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Peter
Raleigh13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is stellar, and loved the food. I highly recommend the lamb popsicles and the bread pudding. The salad was “eh”, but the service was absolutely on point.
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Nancie VIP
Charlotte14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Charlotte restaurant - food is exceptional , service is outstanding and the venue / house is simply lovely. Highly recommend for that special occasion.
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Bradley
Charlotte14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were phenomenal! Excellent place for romantic dinner and background music just right so you can talk and hear each other. Lamb, filet, corn crab chowder, desserts were best we have ever had. Great place for special occasion if you are ok with the prices. $140 per person for 2 small plates, entree, dessert.
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Krystal
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The McNinch House is breath taking. The incredible detail in the restoration of this home is stunning. Every aspect of this dining experience was thought out and planned. To the beautiful decor and the lovely china, everything was so thoughtful. The ambiance was beautiful and as the night progressed the home became even more lovely. Chef Eric and his team were attentive and curated an incredible meal. Nick did a fantastic job in choosing our wines for us and shared great conversation. Such a fantastic place to dine and an experience that one will not forget. Thank ya'll so much for a memorable experience.
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Amy VIP
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Eric takes great care to provide a wonderful food experience.
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Mariam VIP
Charlotte18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. I’ve been several times a year for the past 3 years and the quality has been consistent in all aspects. My guest was there for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great place for special occasions, date night or a fancy dinner with the ladies.
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FAQs

McNinch House is rated 4.9 stars by 1143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

511 North Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

Cross street
Between 9th St. & 8th St.
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Continental, European, French American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Guests may park behind McNinch House in our private lot, at the Attorney's office next door after 5 pm or street parking meters are available. If you would like to be valet parked in our lot, just pull into driveway and park at the sidewalk. Bring your keys into the house with you.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric O'Connor
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.mcninchhouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(704) 332-6159
Private party facilities
We provide private party accommodations for groups of up to 45 guests. Please reach out to us to discuss how we can make your event memorable and tailored to your preferences.
Private party contact
Olivia Clark: (704) 332-6159

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McNinch House

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Experiences

Flamingle

Private dining

Private Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

Opening Courses

Seasonal Salad

Crab & Corn Chowder

Australian Lamb Lollipops

Ellen’s Heritage Crab Cake

Beef Tartare

Bone Marrow

Main Courses

Filet Mignon 6 oz

Pan-Seared Rohan Duck Breast

Chilean Sea Bass

Pan-Seared Diver Scallops & Caviar

Dessert

Bread Pudding

Grand Marnier Crème Brulé

Chocolate Mousse

Italian Cheesecake

What 1,143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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