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A photo of Rusty Bucket - South Park restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(395)
Price: Moderate
• American • SouthPark
Booked 10 times today
Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.
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4.6
Exceptional(701)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Ballantyne
Booked 25 times today
Dynamic. Energetic. Alluring. Bold flavors, inventive presentations, and tailor-made omakase menus take center stage at Hestia: a modern Asian restaurant that sets premium ingredients and eclectic executions front and center—revealing an innovative, one-of-a-kind dining experience that sits at the top of Ballantyne’s inspired dining scene. Beautiful rooftop with views to downtown Charlotte.
A photo of The Cellar at Duckworth's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2651)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Uptown
Booked 32 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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4.6
Exceptional(206)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Charlotte
Booked 11 times today
Serving classic Spanish recipes with a contemporary twist.
A photo of Sophia's Lounge at The Ivey's Hotel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(236)
Price: Expensive
• Lounge • Uptown
Booked 7 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. 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
A photo of JP Charlotte restaurant
4.0
Excellent(335)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
JP Charlotte is at the heart of The Westin Charlotte. The fresh and vibrant space engages hotel guests and locals alike, bringing together friends, family and co-workers. With its FAMILIAR and COMMUNAL atmosphere, JP Charlotte is the spot where people gather away from home or work—an in-between place that completes one’s urban life. A distinct American approach featuring Brick Fired steaks, burgers and flatbreads, infusing local ingredients and seasonal produce. With an organic aesthetic, the refined textures, regional artifact references and subtle hints towards the natural world create an inviting and APPROACHABLE space for the contemporary traveler.

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  • Eric
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    All staff were friendly and welcoming. They were knowledgeable about the reservation and mentioned happy birthday before I stated it was my birthday! The manager offered everyone in my party a toast of cava for the occasion as well as a free dessert. I felt like they cared about my experience and it showed. The food was quite delicious and authentic to Spanish tapas and paella you would get at any street bar in Spain. Great service, great food, will be going back and telling friends about this awesome place!
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    CatalúPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Charlotte
    4.6
  • Christine
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Fantastic meal! Great ambience and service! We started with the Ground Duck Flatbread and both of us agreed that we should cancel the rest of our order and just get two of those. Amazing combination of flavors. Our entrees did not disappoint. I had Grouper and my partner had steak. Both were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was wonderful and suggested drinks for us as well as kept our water glasses full. She was attentive without being in our face. We will definitely go again! They don’t have parking but there is a large parking garage at the same corner.
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    The Cellar at Duckworth'sPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Uptown
    4.8
  • James
    Charlotte •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Our server was attentive, friendly and helpful. Noise level increased as more patrons filled the dining room.
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    Rusty Bucket - South ParkPrice: Moderate• American• SouthPark
    4.7
  • Nandita
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 16, 2024
    We dined there on December 16th for my husband’s birthday and Carly was our server. She helped us choose all the best dishes and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. She even brought out a birthday dessert, and her exceptional attentiveness and service was the cherry on top. Thank you Hestia rooftop and Carly for an amazing experience!
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    Hestia RooftopPrice: Expensive• Asian• Ballantyne
    4.6
  • Linda
    Memphis / West Tennessee •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 1, 2024
    The sports tv sets DEFINITELY lower the experience in Sophia’s l. Highly recommend the tvs be put into a smaller, less conspicuous area for those who, heaven forbid, absolutely cannot enjoy an evening without staring at a tv screen. Sophia’s can elevate itself away from the lowered quality of Sports Bar by putting the tv reception in a small discrete area.
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    Sophia's Lounge at The Ivey's HotelPrice: Expensive• Lounge• Uptown
    4.6
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