Uptown Charlotte - Where to Go, What to Do!
Favorite Restaurants
Here are some of our favorite eateries...some within walking distance, others just a short Uber/Lyft ride away...all GOOD!!!
Great burgers, hot dogs and other casual eats in a super fun and eclectic atmosphere! Fun place to meet up with friends anytime of the day, but be prepared for at least a short wait if you decide to go for lunch. (Walking distance)
134 locals recommend
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdGreat burgers, hot dogs and other casual eats in a super fun and eclectic atmosphere! Fun place to meet up with friends anytime of the day, but be prepared for at least a short wait if you decide to go for lunch. (Walking distance)
Upscale and beautifully served French faire in an elegant but comfortable atmosphere. Free valet parking is available after 6pm, otherwise it's best to take a Lyft or Uber. (Call first - when last checked it was listed as temporarily closed)
19 locals recommend
La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon StUpscale and beautifully served French faire in an elegant but comfortable atmosphere. Free valet parking is available after 6pm, otherwise it's best to take a Lyft or Uber. (Call first - when last checked it was listed as temporarily closed)
Dine right in the Square, the heart of uptown Charlotte, at this very hip bistro and bar. You'll be close to everything!
15 locals recommend
Essex Bar & Bistro
101 S Tryon StDine right in the Square, the heart of uptown Charlotte, at this very hip bistro and bar. You'll be close to everything!
Authentic rustic Tuscan cooking. Request the chef's table in advance for special occasions!
14 locals recommend
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N Tryon StAuthentic rustic Tuscan cooking. Request the chef's table in advance for special occasions!
Craving a Scratch-Made Breakfast, Lunch, or Brunch? This is your place! Open 7 days a Week from 7am-3pm. We recommend the berry-covered flapjacks with a Mimosa or
the California Salad:)
10 locals recommend
Famous Toastery
330 South Tryon StreetCraving a Scratch-Made Breakfast, Lunch, or Brunch? This is your place! Open 7 days a Week from 7am-3pm. We recommend the berry-covered flapjacks with a Mimosa or
the California Salad:)
For a special night out and one of the best views in the city, check out Fahrenheit. Friendly atmosphere, local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Ask for a table next to the windows and wait outside on the balcony on a clear night:)
It's about an 8-minute ride/drive or a 35-minute walk.
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StFor a special night out and one of the best views in the city, check out Fahrenheit. Friendly atmosphere, local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Ask for a table next to the windows and wait outside on the balcony on a clear night:)
It's about an 8-minute ride/drive or a 35-minute walk.
We love this not-for-profit eatery! In addition raising funds to feed the spiritual and physical needs of the needy in our community, The King's Kitchen also provides an opportunity for those once considered "unemployable" to learn a trade working in the restaurant industry. And, you'll find some of the BEST southern-inspired cooking in town made from the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers.
(Call first - when last checked it was listed as temporarily closed)
35 locals recommend
The King's Kitchen
129 West Trade StreetWe love this not-for-profit eatery! In addition raising funds to feed the spiritual and physical needs of the needy in our community, The King's Kitchen also provides an opportunity for those once considered "unemployable" to learn a trade working in the restaurant industry. And, you'll find some of the BEST southern-inspired cooking in town made from the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers.
(Call first - when last checked it was listed as temporarily closed)
A bit pricey, but totally worth it! Head to this new nearby venue for some of the best barbecue and brisket ever:)
42 locals recommend
Noble Smoke
2216 Freedom DrA bit pricey, but totally worth it! Head to this new nearby venue for some of the best barbecue and brisket ever:)
Things to See and Do Close-by
Sports, Museums, Parks and more!
Bank Of America Stadium
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StNASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdBechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StMint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StThe Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StBelk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StRomare Bearden Park
300 S Church StRecently renamed Truist Field, this is the home of the Charlotte Knights. Go to check out a game and get a great view of the Charlotte skyline as well!
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StRecently renamed Truist Field, this is the home of the Charlotte Knights. Go to check out a game and get a great view of the Charlotte skyline as well!
Beautiful historic area in uptown Charlotte with lovingly restored Victorian homes that are a must see.
17 locals recommend
Fourth Ward
Beautiful historic area in uptown Charlotte with lovingly restored Victorian homes that are a must see.
125-year-old church in uptown, with amazing stained glass windows...bring a camera!
St Peter's Episcopal Church
115 W 7th St125-year-old church in uptown, with amazing stained glass windows...bring a camera!
Museum that showcases the life and mission of the Reverend Billy Graham, a Charlotte, NC native. Approximately a 25 minute drive or Uber from our location.
119 locals recommend
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont DrMuseum that showcases the life and mission of the Reverend Billy Graham, a Charlotte, NC native. Approximately a 25 minute drive or Uber from our location.
Interactive science museums great for family fun and learning.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StInteractive science museums great for family fun and learning.
Food scene
VERY Walkable! - This bar and grill just opened and is just 2 blocks away. Great for bar food...burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and veggie options. Just take a left out of the front door.
52 locals recommend
JackBeagle's
3213 N Davidson StVERY Walkable! - This bar and grill just opened and is just 2 blocks away. Great for bar food...burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and veggie options. Just take a left out of the front door.
Here’s one we haven’t personally tried yet, but it comes highly recommended by one of our recent guests from the UK. It’s less than a 15-minute walk from our place, supports a great local cause and we hear the food is tops:) Great for coffee and breakfast.
11 locals recommend
Community Matters Cafe
821 W 1st StHere’s one we haven’t personally tried yet, but it comes highly recommended by one of our recent guests from the UK. It’s less than a 15-minute walk from our place, supports a great local cause and we hear the food is tops:) Great for coffee and breakfast.
Bossy Beulah's
2200 Freedom DrKnown for the best (fried) chicken in Charlotte!