The Best Restaurants in Charlotte.

One of the things that tie great restaurants together is that sense of place.

You can't pick up a great restaurant and put it anywhere else. It's the union of the chef and the style they represent.

Another answer, one that is both more and less complex, is that a great restaurant makes great food. But what is great food? In almost every case, it is subjective.

Put two people in a dining room with the same dishes in front of them, you are still likely to get very different reactions.

But even with great food, or even just really good food, is the food enough? Not in most cases.

Studies show that people will forgive bad food before they'll forgive bad service, and they'll sooner go back somewhere for the service than for the food. Again, what people want here is different.

Some want a waiter whom they barely notice as he or she puts down plates and refills water glasses.

Others want to engage and be engaged, to ask about the food, to learn about the ingredients, to develop a bond with their server.

There is another sense that I think is always considered, though rarely stated, and that is the feeling you get from a restaurant.

That feeling is not just the sum of the food, service and ambiance; it is its own score. It is also, in my opinion, the most important yardstick by which a restaurant is judged.

 
Best Restaurants in Charlotte

These restaurants are sure to surpass your expectations of great food, service and ambiance.

The one thing that makes a restaurant great is the experience. It is our goal to bring together those who enjoy and expect quality dining experiences with restaurants that can provide them.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Their Signature Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness. Cut thick to ensure juiciness. Seared to perfection at 1800 degrees. Topped with fresh butter that sizzles seductively on your plate, announcing the arrival of a fantastic steak you'll be talking about for days.

 

The Capital Grille

Rich African mahogany paneling and warm lighting from one-of-a-kind art deco chandeliers set the tone for a comfortably elegant evening (unless it’s a lively, social atmosphere you seek, in which case our sophisticated bar might be your destination).

Their impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier.

Their gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you’ll experience firsthand why the American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon us their “Achievement of Excellence Award.”

 

Zebra Restaurant

Zebra offers patio dining, private party events, receptions and full a la carte menus.

Nightly Chef Grand Tasting Menu! Wine Tastings. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Charlotte's Largest Wine Selection! Value Three Course Prix Fixe. Lobster, Scallops, Foie Gras, Chanterelles, Truffles, Organic, Free Range, Local and Sustainable Foods...

 

Welcome to Zebra Restaurant and Fine Catering. Fine dining in the style of the French Laundry. Zebra offers a world class dining experience similar to the restaurants of New York, San Francisco and London.

Bonterra

Bonterra Dining & Wine Room boasts an elegant, casual setting.

Located in the heart of the historic South end District near Uptown Charlotte, Bonterra is a unique establishment rich with ambience and flavor. Housed in a renovated 110-year-old church, Bonterra's interior manages to blend the original architectural features of its historic building tastefully with modern additions.

The staff of Bonterra invite you to experience a sophisticated dining experience with exquisite entrees, delicious desserts and the best, most diverse selection of wines available under one roof; featuring over 200 wines by the glass and another 300 from the private cellar.

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