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A photo of The Cellar at Duckworth's restaurant
1. The Cellar at Duckworth's
4.7
Exceptional(2799)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Uptown
Booked 25 times today
The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from our chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are hand crafted to order by our mixologists. Inspired by an era of time that’s long past, the underground space built originally in 1912, naturally has a speakeasy, prohibition-era feel with its original brick walls and exposed ceiling joists. Even our attentive staff dresses the part from the era. We hope to take you back in time for a bit while enjoying good food and drink with friends and family.
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2. Bernardin's Restaurant - Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2901)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Uptown
Booked 15 times today
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Bernardin’s Restaurant is a locally owned gem known for exceptional service, upscale ambiance, and expertly crafted Modern American cuisine. Just steps from the Charlotte Convention Center, this elegant restaurant specializes in premium seafood, hand-cut steaks, game meats, lamb, and house-made pasta. Bernardin’s is the perfect destination for business dinners, romantic evenings, and special occasions. Guests enjoy an extensive wine list, refined desserts, and a sophisticated dining experience that has made Bernardin’s a standout in North Carolina since 1992. Discover one of Uptown’s best fine dining restaurants, where every detail is designed to impress.
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3. STK - Charlotte
3.9
Excellent(1178)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 48 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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4. The Asbury
4.0
Excellent(1279)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Uptown
Booked 5 times today
The Asbury restaurant, nestled in the lobby of the city’s only historic boutique hotel, is named in honor of Louis Asbury, Sr. In 1929, the Charlotte architect designed what is now The Dunhill Hotel. Today, our modern Southern restaurant honors the past, celebrates the seasons, and looks forward. Open seven days a week and serving the longest weekend brunch in Charlotte.
A photo of Sophia's Lounge at The Ivey's Hotel restaurant
5. Sophia's Lounge at The Ivey's Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(275)
Price: Expensive
• Lounge • Uptown
Booked 2 times today
Named for Queen Sophia Charlotte, Sophia’s offers a royally outfitted setting in the heart of Uptown on 5th Street in The Ivey’s Hotel. Must be 21 or over to enter after 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights.To maintain an elegant and sophisticated experience for all our guests, we encourage Casual Elegant attire when visiting us. Hats/Caps, Shorts, Sweatpants, Athletic Attire, Tank Tops, Clothing with Offensive Language or Images, Exposed Undergarments, and Flip-Flops are prohibited
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6. 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(1197)
Price: Moderate
• American • Uptown
Booked 13 times today
New American restaurant featuring fresh, local food with an impressive list of wines, local and craft beers and handmade cocktails.
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7. Cicchetti
4.5
Awesome(247)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 2 times today
Cicchetti (“chee-KEH-tee”), is a stylish wine bar and restaurant located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, just a short walk from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and minutes from the Spectrum Center, Bank of America Stadium, and Knight Theater. The sister restaurant to Aria Tuscan Grill, Cicchetti offers a more intimate and casual experience with a strong focus on Italian small plates, curated wines, cocktails, and warm hospitality.Inspired by the traditional Venetian concept of cicchetti, small bites meant to be shared, our menu features handcrafted dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guests can explore an all-world wine list with rotating by-the-glass selections perfect for pairing and discovery.Whether you're stopping in before a show, meeting friends for a relaxed evening downtown, or looking for a hidden gem in Uptown Charlotte, Cicchetti is the go-to destination for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
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8. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(823)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Uptown
Booked 15 times today
Meticulously restored in Ireland and shipped to the US, Ri Ra embodies everything that you would expect from a genuine Irish Pub. Ri Ra comes from the phrase "Ri Ra agus Ruaile Buaile," a phrase translating roughly as divilment, good fun or any sociable activity that improves with fine food, a nice pint of Guinness or dram of Uisce Beatha (whiskey). Ri Ra can be defined as place or state where exuberance and revelry prevail, where music and merriment compete and the conversation flows smooth as the Guinness ebbs in the glass. Slainte!

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