Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Third Ward, Charlotte

Shaun C. • November 15, 2013Fantastic wine list and choices. Ask for what is not on the menu. Food is prepared well but salads are over dressed. Nice choices on everything and great service. FREE VALET.

Creative Loafing Charlotte • March 12, 2015There's a wide variety of craft beer, and potato latkes, pretzels with beer cheese, hot dogs and brats, wings, skewered kabobs, and more; all within stumbling distance of the Fillmore.

KC W. • December 22, 2015Finally a cocktail bar in Charlotte that knows it's trade. Try the Cellar Smash.

A D. • May 3, 2015The Lamb/Beef Pita. The meat is delicious & hot; the pita is warm & soft. Must have it w/the sweet tea. A real treat.

Mary Ellen A. • October 7, 2013The best coffee in charlotte! No competition - love lattes with almond milk & just a hint of their homemade caramel!

Michael Reibel B. • February 22, 2018I like old fashioned. I’ve ordered them in many cities around the world. But this place is something special. The Vieux Carré I had was also excellent.

Maggie Q. • October 12, 2012Best Mac and cheese in the whole world!! Among many other delicious things... The natural chicken is phenomenal as well as the duck breast...you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Talita P. • June 3, 2016Great italian restaurant in Charlotte's uptown.

Chris K. • June 3, 2016Fresh and locally sourced! This place is awesome. Handmade tamales on Tue and Fri are a must have

Charlotte D. • December 29, 2013An old haunt of mine! Everything is good, from beers to sandwiches to pasta to appetizers.

Hunter H. • May 17, 2016Amazing steak, great Scotch Eggs. Ask for the owner's hometown whiskey.

Nocatcho • February 17, 2018So, this place is AMAZING. Chef Travis is a one of kind Chef, whose priority is his customers and their happiness. The burgers and tacos were superb. Sweet potatoe tots were an experience! A+++

Tomi M. • May 19, 2021Everything. Roast chicken was amazing. And you can’t go wrong with any of the desserts.

Kristin M. • August 28, 2013Seasonal gazpacho and spicy orange fennel salad with chicken. Add on the house red, and you've got a great dinner and drink for less than $20. Grab a table by the patio for some good people watching.

Art C. • October 20, 2011The cheese steak sandwich might be the best in Charlotte (the bread is shipped in fresh from Philly)….

Darleen M. • March 2, 2017Their coffee is amazing. A cortadito is just as good for a puertorrican. Let me tell you. An I'm puertorrican.

Chris K. • June 19, 2019Amazing and authentic food. Definitely try the empanada! 😋

Dave Q. • May 21, 2019The blackbean burger was fantastic and the beer selection is even better. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Julia C. • May 5, 2015Foodie food by day and evening, bar and dancing by night!

Joshua D. • January 22, 2014There are all sorts of crazy good chocolate and dessert concoctions available, but stop in Chocolate Afternoon Tea (11am-3pm) for a fabulous cup of hot chocolate.

Creative Loafing Charlotte • August 5, 2013We can't help falling in love with The Elvis, a decadent banana cake with peanut butter butter-cream frosting and spiked with two strips of lean candied bacon.

Kaiyah O. • May 11, 2012This is THE best non-traditional pizza for miles. Try the smoked salmon pizza.

Shina • February 4, 2018The rack of lamb with a side of asparagus and you’ll still have room for dessert.

Urbnadventuress • October 4, 2011Pineapple Mojito & Fresh Basil Rolls to start!

Kel L. • June 15, 2019Got the Samosa crepé- super delicious! Love the inventive flavors. My partner got a Thai themed one that was also nice, but we both thought mine was better.

Kaitlyn R. • April 9, 2019Amazing hip design. Large coffee shop with tons of seating. Fast free WiFi. They have breakfast and beer options.

Eric B. • July 29, 2013Fantastic pizzas!!!! Just tried the chopped salad +++++ the dressing are the best (they have the good ranch!)

Tom M. • January 29, 2011This a fantastic place. There seem to be a lot of well-established regulars (e.g. local soccer folks) and we felt real welcome from the moment we ordered our first pints. Ask for a Baby Guinness shot!

CLTdining • June 16, 2011A meat lovers paradise! The salad and hot bar is amazing all by itself and the atmosphere is really cool. Great bar upstairs too.

Sean B. • June 3, 2015Patio seats are the way to go. Huge selection of beer, a handful of cocktails, and try the pretzels!