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EXPLORE CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | 300 East Blvd
Charlotte,
NC
28203
704-332-6507 | | | | | Description: SOUTH END. 300 East has a sophisticated European feel a bit Bohemian, a bit Champs-Elysées and always makes for a memorable evening. The antique mahogany bar is where you'll find one of the best martinis anywhere, and, unlike some bars, 300 East's food is the perfect complement to your libations. They also boast a full Sunday brunch menu, including veggie eggs Benedict and a light breakfast of bagels and fruit. Sandwiches, salads and selected entrées are also available. On seasonable days, snag a table on the outside patio surrounded by cascading lantana and black-eyed susans.
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| 7822 Fairview Rd
Charlotte,
NC
28226
704-364-5755 | | | | | Description: SOUTHPARK. In a small shopping center near South Park Mall you'll find this dynamic American bistro that's tiny size (it seats under 50) and smartly appointed dining room make for a cozy yet elegant night out. Owner-chef Bruce Moffett privileges local and organic ingredients, and he has earned a sterling reputation in Charlotte's culinary circles thanks to well-conceived dishes like organic chicken with creamy mashed potatoes, herb-rubbed veal with potato-bacon dumpling, and pancetta-wrapped rabbit tenderloin. Seating on the patio is available when the weather cooperates.
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| 1829 Cleveland Ave
Charlotte,
NC
28207
704-333-9463 | | | | | Description: SOUTH END. What was originally a 1914 Methodist/Episcopal church has been transformed into a magnificent restaurant that's gained the reputation of being an upscale gathering place for local movers and shakers. Arrive early and enjoy one of 200 wines by the glass at the bar. Menu selections range from foie gras terrine to fried lobster tails, and great detail is paid to presentation. Don't miss the tables for two that are tucked under the arches and softly lit by wall sconces.
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| McIntosh's Steaks & Seafood1812 South Blvd
Charlotte,
NC
28203
704-342-1088 | | | | | Description: SOUTH END. Billed as one of Charlotte's top places for surf-and-turf, McIntosh's surely has won over its fair share of devotees. Indeed, a first-class experience awaits at this classy South Ender, where the main dining room is dressed in elegant linens, yellow walls with stained wood elements, chandeliers and arrangements of fresh flowers. The kitchen, meanwhile, dazzles patrons with courses of Chilean sea bass, broiled Atlantic salmon, steak au poivre, and the 3-lb. Prime porterhouse for two. Outstanding sides, which can serve two or more, range from asparagus with hollandaise to horseradish mashed potatoes.
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| 511 N Church St
Charlotte,
NC
28202
704-332-6159 | | | | | Description: FOURTH WARD. Southern grace prevails in historic Fourth Ward, and this romantic, elegantly-appointed restaurant is a major reason why. The opulent space befits royalty, from its woodwork, Victorian furniture, and tiled fireplaces to its fine china, crystal, and silver. The McNinch House's true legacy is its cuisine, and chef-owner Ellen Davis's fabulous prix fixe dinners feature dishes like rosemary- and dijon-crusted rack of lamb and Low Country crab cakes. Wine pairings with the prix fixe menu can be had for an additional $75. The menu, determined weekly, is presented via fax or email to diners holding reservations.
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| 100 N Tryon St
Charlotte,
NC
28202
704-332-1132 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. This contemporary, urban restaurant brings a touch of California panache to the Uptown dining scene, complete with creative martinis, an impressive wine list and impeccable champagne cocktails. Confident and even a touch daring, Sonoma's fare fits right in with the sleek setting, as evidenced by dishes like Kurobuto center-cut pork chop with goat cheese mac n' cheese, Black Angus NY strip with rosemary-parmesan fries, and caramelized halibut with asparagus and fava beans. Tasting menus: 5-course $100 per couple; 7-course $150 per couple.
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| 1928 South Blvd
Charlotte,
NC
28203
704-335-8228 | | | | | Description: SOUTH END. Sullivan's greets its clientele with one of the best settings in Charlotte, one reminiscent of 1940s Chicago. The dining room is a magnificent combination of rich wood and crisp, white table coverings that serve a golf shirt just as easily as a bow-tie. Beyond the signature beef entrees, look for sizable lobsters and crispy, fried, succulent shrimp. Bleu cheese lovers should go all the way with simple iceberg wedge salad with crumbled bleu cheese. Reservations advised.
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| 710 W Trade St
Charlotte,
NC
28202
704-379-7555 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. The type of place where hip professionals gather at the close of the business day, Town wins high marks for daring to borrow the unpretentious attitude of sibling Sonoma and setting it against a backdrop of smart, sexy minimalist elements. The kitchen revels in modern inspirations, delivering fantastic Asian-inspired a la carte dishes of tempura, stuffed quail, salmon sashimi, scallops and lamb shank all of them perfect for sharing. "Sides & Accessories" like cucumber slaw and sweet potato ravioli are available in family-sized portions.
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| 6902 Phillips Place Ct
Charlotte,
NC
28210
704-556-7730 | | | | | Description: SOUTHPARK. You don't have to stick to Uptown if cutting edge cuisine is what you seek. No, tremendous places like Upstream are proof positive that venturing out is its own reward. Here, "dayboat seafood" reigns supreme, and the kitchen rarely fails to impress with its impeccible preparations of miso-marinated Hawaiian monchong and chestnut-crusted wild Scottish salmon with sweet potato gnocchi. Sushi lovers will adore their specialty rolls, and the jumbo shrimp and mango ceviche is a spicy experience worth trying; meanwhile, those with more terrene palates find solace in dishes like brick oven-roasted Carolina quail.
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| 401 W 9th St
Charlotte,
NC
28202
704-332-6789 | | | | | Description: FOURTH WARD. One of Charlotte's best-kept secrets, "Al Mike's," as regulars know it, is the perfect neighborhood restaurant/bar. It's the type of place where everybody truly does seem to know your name. Here, you'll find standard pub fare, including favorites like nachos, burgers, and fried pickles. The bar stays open long after the kitchen has closed for the evening so plan to kick back and hang a while.
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