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Customshop, Charlotte, NC

Customshop

4.9 (1879)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 333-3396
  • Website
    http://www.customshopfood.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andres Kaifer
  • Catering
    Please contact us at info@customshopfood.com for all catering inquiries!
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at info@customshopfood.com for all private event inquiries. We're happy to answer any questions you might have!
  • Location
    1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
  • Neighborhood
    Elizabeth
  • Cross street
    Travis
  • Parking details
    Surface lot located across the street from and behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Lynx Gold Line Trolley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Customshop's menu was last updated on 12/29/2022.

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What 1,879 people are saying

Customshop 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Best Food

  • Charlotte

    Contemporary American

  • Charlotte

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
"Customshop" boasts "outstanding food" with inventive and fresh dishes that keep diners coming back. The restaurant's "amazing experience" is elevated by exceptional service, especially from standout staff like Zoey and Greg. Guests rave about the dynamic menu and "phenomenal cocktails" in a "charming and cozy" atmosphere, making it a top Charlotte dining destination.
1,879 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef is amazing portions are perfect the flavors were delicious

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  2. Carol VIP

    Charlotte32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time to the Customshop and we were thrilled to get a last minute reservation on a Sat night. Blair was great in helping guide us through the menu and her recommendation to share was perfect. We had empanadas to start and also shishito peppers. Both were fantastic. We shared the canestri pasta and it was delicious. Overall, we were really happy with dinner and service and will go back again.

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  3. Charlotte

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding from start to finish. We will definitely be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food- excellent combinations of flavors while still being balanced. The flan changed my life fr

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  5. Todd VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zoey provided great recommendations and friendly, efficient service as always. The food is on a new level. Chef is consistently improving on a good thing. Best empanadas in town. Desserts were amazing too.

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  6. Kimberly VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite place in town! And my favorite espresso martini on earth!

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  7. Frank VIP

    Charlotte17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with sensible portions. Interesting wine list with many bottles at fair prices

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  8. Robin VIP

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a delicious dinner and outstanding service. We always bring visiting guests there because it's reliably a great meal and enjoyable experience.

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  9. Mandy

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great. Beat service in a while. Food was delicious.

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  10. Betty VIP

    Charlotte29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. Food inventive, fresh, well prepared. Service is attentive but not intrusive.

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Customshop is rated 4.9 stars by 1879 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Customshop

1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Travis
  • Neighborhood
    Elizabeth
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Surface lot located across the street from and behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Lynx Gold Line Trolley
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andres Kaifer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.customshopfood.com/
  • Phone number
    (704) 333-3396
  • Catering
    Please contact us at info@customshopfood.com for all catering inquiries!
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at info@customshopfood.com for all private event inquiries. We're happy to answer any questions you might have!
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