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The Most Fun Restaurants in Charlotte

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Is Charlotte the most fun city in North Carolina? From life in the fast lane at the NASCAR Motor Speedway to thrills and spills at the National Whitewater Center, excitement and adventure are only ever a few minutes away in this vibrant city. But where are the most fun restaurants in Charlotte? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve embraced Charlotte’s love of fun and discovered twenty restaurants that make dining a little bit more intriguing.

20 Restaurants

Updated November 19, 2019

Restaurants:	73 and Main, Peppervine, McNinch House…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	American, Continental…
Neighborhoods:	Concord, SouthPark, Uptown…

73 and Main

$$$$·American·

Concord

1,281 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

North East of Charlotte lies Mount Pleasant, beautiful and rich in history and culture- including some amazing places to eat. 73 and Main combines both, serving up exquisite food i…Read more

95% recommended

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Peppervine

$$$$·American·

SouthPark

778 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Before Peppervine opened it was one of the most hotly anticipated new restaurants in SouthPark. That anticipation was well rewarded. This super modern space serves up locally sourc…Read more

95% recommended

Best Overall in Charlotte

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McNinch House

$$$$·Continental·

Uptown

781 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

This beautiful restaurant is an absolute must for any history-loving foodies out there. The venue is a lovingly restored Queen Anne style house from 1892, the original home of Char…Read more

93% recommended

Best Overall in Charlotte

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The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

$$$$·Fondue·

Midtown

910 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Just across from Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a restaurant that’s as much an entertaining night out as a great place to eat. The Melting Pot’s name refers to the different types …Read more

94% recommended

Best Food in Charlotte

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forchetta

$$$$·Italian·

Uptown

151 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

Whether guests are heading uptown for a sporting event at the Spectrum Centre or to take in a festival at First Ward Park, forchetta is waiting to serve up a “New Dining Experience…Read more

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Zen Fusion

$$$$·Fusion / Eclectic·

Dilworth

595 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

Diners looking for fun restaurants in Charlotte need to check out this exciting fusion eatery in Dilworth. It’s possibly the only restaurant in the area serving both Asian and Span…Read more

97% recommended

Best Value in Charlotte

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Bulla Gastrobar - Charlotte

$$$$·Spanish·

Charlotte

790 reviews

Tapas
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Filled with Spanish inspiration, Bulla is the brainchild of experienced restaurateurs and a chef who has travelled all over the world but has firm Costa Rican roots. Widely recogni…Read more

99% recommended

Outdoor Dining in Charlotte

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The Cellar at Duckworth's

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

Uptown

1,076 reviews

Good for a Date
Handcrafted Cocktails
Special Occasion

A 2019 Diner’s Choice, The Cellar at Duckworth’s is the epitome of the American Gastropub. The “pub” part of that is an extensive list of specialty and rare beers, plus intriguing …Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in Charlotte

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen

$$$$·Southern·

Belmont

944 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for a Date
Live Music

Nellie Jonas was the inspiration for the name of this comfort food spot. She was the proud matriarch of the family, an amazing hostess, and an amazing cook. The ethos of a warm wel…Read more

90% recommended

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Brazz Carvery & Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Uptown

973 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Right on The Green on South College Street, Brazz is a Brazilian style steakhouse offering rotisserie-cooked meats, carved right at the table. As well as a stunning range of meats …Read more

84% recommended

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Fin & Fino

$$$$·Seafood·

Uptown

850 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

When the night calls for a touch of class, what impresses more than oysters? Well, this restaurant serves 12 different types of the succulent shellfish. Add to that a range of othe…Read more

94% recommended

Best Service in Charlotte

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Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

$$$$·Irish·

Uptown

578 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Bar Seating
Casual

Rí Rá is a real Irish pub right in the heart of Charlotte’s Fourth Ward. The extensive beer menu starts, of course, with Guinness- but it certainly doesn’t end there. Belgian beers…Read more

87% recommended

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Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge

$$$$·Sushi·

Midtown

486 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Romantic

Plenty of fun nights out start or end with some excellent sushi, and Pisces is right up there with the best. This multiple award-winning Charlotte sushi joint is always open ‘til l…Read more

96% recommended

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Fahrenheit - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Uptown

3,813 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Romantic

Fancy a restaurant with a view? Fahrenheit is right on top of the Skye Condos on South Caldwell Street. New American Cuisine is on offer here, plus crafty cocktails and local beer …Read more

85% recommended

Late Night Find in Charlotte

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Cantina 1511- Mooresville

$$$$·Mexican·

Mooresville

84 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Authentic

Head north out of Charlotte and discover Mooresville even more incredible and fun eateries. Cantina 1511 is one of those, promising and delivering some of the best Mexican food in …Read more

93% recommended

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Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar

$$$$·Italian·

Ballantyne

329 reviews

Good for a Date
Bar Seating
Neighborhood Gem

Located in StoneCrest at Piper Glen, Civetta is a cozy establishment offering Italian comfort food for both lunch and dinner. All the favorites are here but with wonderful twists; …Read more

87% recommended

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Trio Restaurant - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Charlotte

638 reviews

Great for Lunch
Neighborhood Gem
Casual

Making mealtimes fun is all about adding those little twists that keep diners coming back. Trio has perfected that art, with classics like French Toast getting a total makeover, an…Read more

96% recommended

Good for Groups in Charlotte

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Zeppelin

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Southend

245 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Handcrafted Cocktails

One of the most fun restaurants in Charlotte gets that reputation from the intriguing menu- both for food and drinks. This includes dishes like honey butter scallops, Notorious P.I…Read more

Late Night Find in Charlotte

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37sol Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar

$$$$·Mexican / Southwestern·

Charlotte

180 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining

A streak of spicy Mexican flavor combines with Southern classics at this Outlets Boulevard eatery. 37Sol makes everything with pride from scratch, from Lola’s Steak Skewers to the …Read more

90% recommended

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Sensi

$$$$·Italian·

Charlotte

136 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Special Occasion

Italian food lovers shouldn’t ever visit Charlotte without a trip to Sensi. The team crafts everything with the freshest ingredients, locally sourced and treated with the utmost re…Read more

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