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Customshop, Charlotte, NC

Customshop

4.8 (1876)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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 1,876 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Customshop offers an "amazing experience" with "dynamic dishes" and "incredible food." Guests praise the "inventive, fresh" menu, "attentive service," and "buzzy, cozy" ambiance. The ever-changing menu, "premium bourbon selection," and "creative presentation" make it a top choice in Charlotte. Perfect for date nights or special occasions.
1,876 Reviews

  1. Charlotte

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Todd VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Kimberly VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. scott

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service I go out of my way when in town to eat there.

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  10. Krista

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved Customshop and will be back when we are in Charlotte!

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Customshop is rated 4.8 stars by 1876 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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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