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A photo of The Goodyear House restaurant
1. The Goodyear House
4.3
Awesome(1905)
$$$$
• Southern • NODA
Booked 64 times today
Menu is fantastic! Service great! Food scrumptious❤️❤️❤️
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2. Church and Union - Charlotte
4.5
Awesome(5170)
$$$$
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 50 times today
I'd marked that it was our anniversary and just expected a nice table, but the head server (Christian, I believe) went above and beyond to make it such a special and amazing night for us. He truly surprised and delighted, and is an amazing and attentive server to boot. We're so grateful to have had such a lovely and delicious dinner--everyone was so nice and caring. Wings were so crispy and yummy, and we both loved our entrees. And the buttermilk cake! The only thing I would say is that the rice on the tuna came out a bit colder than expected, but the flavor was still delicious. Just a wonderful night all around. Thank you all!
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3. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte
4.1
Excellent(1581)
$$$$
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 63 times today
Food was amazing & customer service. They’re doing renovations on the flower wall but I still had a great time with my date. 10/10 in my book. Dope vibes.
A photo of Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte restaurant
4. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte
4.7
Exceptional(3180)
$$$$
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 48 times today
Our first time dining at this restaurant and staff was very welcoming, since we were early they accommodated us at the bar with kindness and great hospitality. Once the table was ready we were personally notified and directed upstairs which was a nice comfortable space. Our waiter was very kind and polite with just the right amount of interaction and checked on us at the right times. Perfect way to spend our evening in the area.
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5. Dogwood: A Southern Table
4.6
Exceptional(206)
$$$$
• Southern • Charlotte
Booked 16 times today
Excellent location and food. It was a great space for a business meeting.
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6. On the Nines
4.8
Exceptional(1419)
$$$$
• Southern • Mooresville
Booked 25 times today
As usual, the food was outstanding & a great brunch menu!
A photo of Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park restaurant
7. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park
4.9
Exceptional(3142)
$$$$
• Southern • SouthPark
Booked 34 times today
As always Roosters delivered. I had a most enjoyable business lunch there. We both had the Bowl of the Day which was a delicious and healthy choice. Service was professional with just enough attention without being intrusive. Will absolutely be back.
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8. Dean's Italian Steakhouse - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(1721)
$$$$
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 57 times today
Our first time in Charlotte and came across this steakhouse and our experience was excellent! Food was delicious.
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9. The Asbury
3.5
Very Good(1380)
$$$$
• Southern • Uptown
Booked 18 times today
We love the special theater menu they do when shows come to town. Very affordable and always delicious! Validated parking and short walk to the Blumenthal is a plus!
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10. The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman
4.7
Exceptional(1426)
$$$$
• Southern • Denver
Booked 8 times today
The Chef's Mussel linguine special was just that. Not the usual bowl of sauced mussels. But a nicely portioned bowl of Linguini surrounded on the rim by mussels in a great sauce with capers and a surprise central roulade of Prosciutto and two garlic buttered, toasted, French baguettes. All making the perfect crunchy, "bacony", vinegar pickle, mussel, pasta bite. OMG ! Congrats to Chef and brigade !

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  • Givonte
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Food was amazing & customer service. They’re doing renovations on the flower wall but I still had a great time with my date. 10/10 in my book. Dope vibes.
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    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte$$$$• Southern• Uptown
    •
    4.1
  • BruceGold
    Charlotte •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The Chef's Mussel linguine special was just that. Not the usual bowl of sauced mussels. But a nicely portioned bowl of Linguini surrounded on the rim by mussels in a great sauce with capers and a surprise central roulade of Prosciutto and two garlic buttered, toasted, French baguettes. All making the perfect crunchy, "bacony", vinegar pickle, mussel, pasta bite. OMG ! Congrats to Chef and brigade !
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    The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman$$$$• American• Denver
    •
    4.7
  • Ryan
    Charlotte •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 30, 2026
    Perfect place for a date night! The food was amazing and the service even better. Will definitely be back
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    The Goodyear House$$$$• Southern• NODA
    •
    4.3
  • Lynn
    Charlotte •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    Everything from our server, Ashley, to the meal was exceptional!
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    On the Nines$$$$• Fusion / Eclectic• Mooresville
    •
    4.8
  • Suzanne
    Charlotte •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 28, 2026
    Our first time dining at this restaurant and staff was very welcoming, since we were early they accommodated us at the bar with kindness and great hospitality. Once the table was ready we were personally notified and directed upstairs which was a nice comfortable space. Our waiter was very kind and polite with just the right amount of interaction and checked on us at the right times. Perfect way to spend our evening in the area.
    More info
    Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte$$$$• Southern• Uptown
    •
    4.7

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