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Address:
1535 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204

Neighborhood:
Charlotte

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Carpe Diem Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://carpediemrestaurant.com
Email: carpe@carpediemrestaurant.com
Phone: (704) 377-7976
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Open Easter and Mother's Day for Brunch
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Executive Chef: Paul Ketterhagen
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Planning a wedding, cocktail party or corporate event? Carpe Diem is available for off premise full service catering. We deliver the quality food and service you expect from Carpe Diem for events of up to 250 people. We can assist you with all aspects of your catering, from planning and menu decisions to rentals and set up. The service staff at your event will be employees of the restaurant, not contracted labor, so we can guarantee professional, friendly staffing for your event. We have a variety of standard menus available for your event, or we can completely customize a menu.
Special Events & Promotions: Mon-Thurs, 5PM-6:30PM 1/2 price appetizers in the bar. Mon-Tues, one 1/2 price bottle of wine selection Tuesdays all house cocktails are 1/3 off.

Getting there

Cross Street: Travis Avenue
Public Transit: There is a bus stop located 200 yards from the restaurant.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Parking is behind the restaurant on Travis Avenue and on Elizabeth Avenue in the lot across the street. Some street parking is available.

A word from Carpe Diem Restaurant

Carpe Diem has been open since 1989. We have moved twice due to downtown business developments, but are now in our third incarnation at 1535 Elizabeth Avenue. Our interior is done in a beautiful art nouveau style. Mahogany doors, copper lighting that vines around the wood work, and marble floors… are just a few details that will engage you in the surroundings. We, the proprietors, sisters Tricia Maddrey and Bonnie Warford, are from Miami, Florida. Our interest in food grew from a love of the Latin and tropical flavors that influenced us growing up. Our menu offers a variety of dishes reflecting "new American" cuisine. Continued

Carpe Diem Restaurant

4.6

212 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

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228 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

228 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(157)
fit for foodies(136)
neighborhood gem(124)

romantic(121)
good for groups(49)
notable wine list(49)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (228)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was delicious. Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was delicious. Service was slow. Would go back!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very enjoyable evening made

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very enjoyable evening made perfect with such a flexible and helpful server and wait staff. We will be back!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Meatballs were very salty

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Meatballs were very salty and fish was undecooked. The food was simply not as good as it has been in the past."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Concert night

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good service and good location (near CPCC)
BBQ pork and Chicken cutlet are so delicious"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My most favorite restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My most favorite restaurant in Charlotte. I have folloed Carpe Diem through all of their moves, but this location is so beautiful. Always a fabulous meal & time."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding, innovative food

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Outstanding, innovative food and excellent service."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My meal was fantastic. The

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Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My meal was fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful. I would visit again just to admire the finishing work and attention to detail inside. Oh yes, and then there's the food! The meal didn't disappoint either. Great good, great service. I will definitely return when I'm next in Charlotte."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Food--slow service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent food, the service was EXTREMELY friendly, but was slow...when dining with a 1 & 4 year old, that can make things a little challenging. Other than that, it was excellent."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food is very good and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food is very good and the service is fantastic but as a OpenTable member, they may not be cooperative with awarding your points for dining. Hostess refused to honor our meal since we asked to dine in the bar area."