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    Fenwick's

    4.2 (192 reviews)
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    FENWICK'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Michael M.

    Had a pretty amazing blackened Swiss cheeseburger. The fries were excellent. Better get there quick they're closing in mid March.

    Fenwicks Burger
    Evan D.

    A hidden gem in the Meyers Park neighborhood on Providence Rd: Fenwick's, a restaurant that has been a cornerstone of Charlotte dining for over 40 years. This recommendation comes courtesy of a local foodie and burger connoisseur--thanks, friend! Parking is free, but be aware that the lot can fill up quickly on busy nights. The ambiance at Fenwick's captures the quintessential neighborhood bar atmosphere, where locals come together for a comfortable and familiar experience. The decor is straightforward and unpretentious, featuring carpeted floors, wooden booths and tables, and a full bar with about eight seats. The music playlist is perfectly curated, with tunes from Bob Marley to the Allman Brothers adding to the laid-back vibe. Fenwick's menu, with everything made in-house, offers a selection of classic American fare. Highlights include their signature tomato bisque and the "Nawlins Po' Boy," available with either fried shrimp or oysters. For those seeking lighter options, there are dishes like salmon or quiche. The daily specials board is a standout, featuring soups, fish, salads, steaks, and desserts. My waitress, Stacey, has been a fixture at this neighborhood gem for nine years. Her extensive knowledge of the menu and friendly demeanor made the dining experience even more enjoyable. I decided to try the "Fenwick's Burger," which boasts a thick, hand-pressed 8oz patty. I opted for American cheese and requested it be cooked to a medium temperature. The bun was soft and fluffy, lightly toasted with sesame seeds on top. The patty had a delightful backyard barbecue flavor, elevating this burger to one of my top choices for a straightforward, locally made option. For my side, I selected the house-made potato salad, which struck the perfect balance of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, complemented by well-sized potato chunks. While hand-cut fries aren't included as a side (they must be ordered separately), other options such as salad, soup, and a daily special side--in this case, zucchini--are available. One of the daily specials was shrimp étouffée, a dish I hadn't enjoyed in quite some time. I ordered the last serving of the night for takeout, knowing that such dishes often taste even better the next day. I'll have to follow up with my thoughts later, but given the quality of the rest of my meal, I have high expectations. For those seeking a place with friendly and knowledgeable staff, a warm neighborhood atmosphere, and satisfying, home-cooked meals, Fenwick's is a must-visit. Thank you, foodie friend, for steering me in the right direction!

    Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
    Lance E.

    This place is classic small intimate upscale great food. The service is family style. They do something different every night of the week. We went in Tuesday so they were doing creole food. I'm from New Orleans and was a little nervous and skeptical. I had the chicken and sausage jambalaya. Amazing! They put an extra piece of blackened sausage on top. Yumm. Jacob had the red beans and rice which is very authentic and delicious. We got a side of smothered cabbage which is the best cabbage I've ever had. It was creamy cheesy goodness. We did the fried shrimp appetizer and Janet did the cup of tomato heaven bisque. Also, delicious. We all ate from the bread pudding. WOW! New Orleans is known for bread pudding. It's authentic with a twist of buttery bourbon goodness and fresh whipped cream. Better than anything I've had before. I normally don't do dessert but had to try. It was sensuous and delicious. Can't recommend this place enough. It's great food and great service with a local feel.

    Flounder
    Ray C.

    When you want great comfort food this is the place to go. My first visit I had a great salad. Today I tried the fried flounder. It was delicious with a very generous serving. I really like how this is a place that the regulars recognize each other. Hopefully I will become one of those. Nice, quick lunches.

    Menu
    Keith S.

    My wife took me here for my birthday dinner and I'm very glad she did. It's a very small restaurant, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in amazing food! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer suggestions. The Cajun burger was on special so I decided to try it, and it was fantastic! Their menu isn't very big, but the food is very good, so whatever you order is sure to be delicious. There is parking on site, but not a lot so plan accordingly. I'd definitely like to come back and try something else and if you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in.

    Martini
    Andrea S.

    Great hidden gem off providence rd. Small inside and a few patio tables. We went around on a Saturday so no wait. Small menu but great food. They have daily specials and awesome drinks. This place has been around a long time. Serving brunch as well. Our next trip here will be for the french toast :).

    French toast and avocado smash
    Paige J.

    I love this neighborhood restaurant. The feel is very personal, as the staff knows all the regulars. Sadly I don't go enough to be one of those, but am working on it. Brunch - oh my goodness, a must try! Not a young, boozy place, but the food is amazing. It has a diner type feel, but a nice neighborhood one - not a dirty hole in the wall one. They have daily specials on the chalk board, and these are my go tos. Avocado smash is like an open faced sandwich and so flavorful and delicious. Bananas Foster French Toast had so much flavor and while it's a sweet dish, it was so tasty. It was worth sharing since a whole order of this might be a bit overwhelming. Highly recommend!

    Pricing as of Jan. 2023.  Burger was $8.95 3 years ago. 14.95 now.  But you bankers don't mind. You've got the $$$.
    Philip L.

    The food was not bad. But like everything I guess it felt like it was over price but that's what we have to deal with because of high inflation I suppose. I don't give it very hard marks because the atmosphere was pretty basic and unwelcoming. Very basic. And crowded.

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    Not the same since new ownership. Smaller portions, different food quality. Perhaps a change of name and theme.

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    They have the nicest staff, food is always great, and the bread pudding is remarkable!

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    The prices are very high and the food was mediocre. Although some may call it intimate; I call it small and tight!

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    The food was delicious and the staff showed customer excellence. Its small and quaint.. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    Super small cozy home with friendly service. The wings and club are my go too! I would pass on the key lime pie though.

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    Whoever was answering the phone was rude, abrupt and arrogant. Turned me off completely.

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    4 years ago

    Definitely not the friendliest group of bar staff. Food is good though so I will keep coming back. One day they'll like me though!!!

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    Great service, burgers and drinks. Chicken wings could be cooked slightly longer, but service was great and corrected the issue.

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    1.7 mi
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    I went before a show at Middle C Jazz, great place to grab a quick bite or drink before or after a…read moreshow. I wanted something light yet filling so got the tomato soup added grilled cheese. That soup was so delish. Grilled cheese was good but I mean it's just cheese and bread so not much to say there lol. I sat at the bar and was served immediately. The place seems to be extremely popular for the after work crowd since they are right below Wells Fargo. Only thing I wasn't a fan of with their menu is that their sandwiches don't come with a side, In this expensive day and age, selling a sandwich and fries separately is kinda ridiculous to me.

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    204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.1
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    Queen MJ is the best. I would come were horrible food to have her as my server so I am so lucky…read morethat the food is absolutely fantastic. Drinks, service and food are 5 star in a super chill, laid back atmosphere.

    I hate to give bad reviews, but 204 North my experience was not good…read more I arrived first out of my large group to find out no reservation was under the name that I was giving. The person who made the reservation quickly came after me. Luckily, there was no one else there and they were able to push some tables together for us. Service was slow. It took a while for orders to be taken and eventually be received. It saddens me to look at previous reviews and see a lot of cold food mentioned, and it is still an issue years later. Most of the table's food came out cold and/or with missing items. A friend and I were splitting the veggie omelet and biscuits and gravy. The veggie omelet, which was mostly just egg and a tiny bit of veggies (mostly tomatoes hardly any onions or mushrooms), was missing cheese and was not warm. It's like it had been sitting out for a long time. The biscuits and gravy were worse. It was a biscuit with cold gravy, as if they put the gravy that had been in the fridge in a pan and it had not warmed up yet. Kindly, they offered to remake both. However, after spending awhile waiting, we did not have time to wait for a new omelet as we had a show to go to, but decided to take up the offer on the new biscuits and gravy. It was not much better, maybe a hint of warmth this time. The server came by and asked how it was, and we told her it was not any better. She apologized and said she would inform the manager. We had no manager come by to inform them of our experience. While they took the omelet off the bill after we requested it, they really should have taken others off the bill - the biscuits and gravy, or the person who ordered the french toast that did not come with anything on it - just presented as bread to the table, which is not how it is supposed to come, and she had to wait awhile for the toppings to be received. For what is supposed to be a nice restaurant in Uptown, it was anything but, and I don't know how I would be back or ever recommend this place, especially if an issue continues to be an issue.

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    Basil pesto pasta (+ shrimp I requested to add)
    Basil pesto pasta (+ shrimp I requested to add)
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    Queen City Bites & Crafts

    4.3
    (199 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Amazing pimento cheese bacon burger
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    Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse

    Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse

    3.8
    (785 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I didn't take pictures on this trip, but while I like the chill vibe at the Mooresville location…read morebetter, this was by far the best Duckworth's Pizza I have had. Great bar pizza! That also includes the Huntersville location, which I would put third (but not bad) of the three I have visited. Another plus... They had a Bold Rock Cider in a bottle, which I had never had before. Figured I'd give it a whirl. I'm glad I whirled because it was excellent. If I didn't try it, I never would have known. The service here was excellent as well. If there is one negative, it's a small bathroom that cannot accommodate that many people at peak times. Overall, still recommended.

    Came in shortly after they opened and there were a few people in there already. We were greeted and…read moreseated right away and our server came out a few minutes after. She was very nice and took our order and helped us with any questions we had. Our server was very slow on her check ins but it could have been that we were in a rush and it just felt that way. We only ordered appetizers and those'd seemed to take a long time to come out. When we got our food, some of the chips for the guacamole were stale, the fries seemed burnt a little and the wings were just ok. My wife had asked for a cocktail and it came out very late in the meal. After we asked for the check, again it took a while for our server to come collect. Also I stopped the hostess to ask if we could change one of the tvs and she acted as if she couldn't do it and told us to ask our server. The place seemed nice but the experience was not great.

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    Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
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    4.4
    (136 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Went here on a Wednesday night with five of my coworkers for trivia, and it was a great time…read moreoverall. The place was clean and had a really fun, lively vibe without feeling overwhelming. The staff stood out, both our waitress and the other waiters were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. We ordered a mix of food for the table: tacos, fried pickles, steak and fries, cauliflower, and a burger. The highlights for us were definitely the fried pickles and the cauliflower--both were good and something I'd come back for. Everything else was just alright, hence the reason I deducted a star. We also loved that there was a pool table it added a lot to the experience but I do wish it was free instead of $2 a game. Still, not a dealbreaker. Overall, it's a great spot with a fun atmosphere, good food, and attentive service. Definitely worth checking out, especially for trivia night.

    Coming back here was like saying hi to an old friend I haven't seen in years. When I used to spend…read moremore time Uptown years ago The Daily was one of my favorite places to come in for a bite or a drink. It has a cozy neighborhood tavern vibe that feels welcoming. I was saddened to see them close down during the Covid pandemic, and was very happy to see them come back! Unfortunately my office isn't as close by and I don't find myself Uptown as often anymore so it's taken me a while to come visit. I got to finally rectify that after a Hornets game found me close by and in need of a beverage. It was just how I remembered it. The bartenders were friendly, there was a mix of local regulars and some curious out-of-towners. The vibes were great and so was the Guinness. Whether you live or work Uptown and are in need of a new regular watering hole, or you find yourself massing through, The Daily is a great place to take a load off and enjoy some hearty food and strong drinks.

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    Shrimp and Grits (July 2025)
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    Catalina Kitchen And Bar

    Catalina Kitchen And Bar

    4.7
    (251 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    This place just blew me away... It's hard to find a place that not only has 10/10 food but also…read more10/10 staff. Firstly it was prom night and we got caught up at photos so we were late to our original reservation time. The front desk staff were so accommodating and made sure to still get us a good table in less than 5 minutes even while being busy. Our server, Gwen, was AMAZINGGG and made our first time experience at this restaurant 100/10. I could go on and on about how great she was. You can tell this place puts a lot of thought and care into who they hire, everyone was so freaking nice! As we were leaving they even took care of our parking fee. By far my new favorite restaurant and I will definitely be coming back (and asking for Gwen)

    Catalina is always a solid choice for a night out, consistently delivering on both incredible food…read moreand drinks. Because it is a highly popular neighborhood spot and the bar area fills up quickly, I definitely suggest making a reservation in advance. Whether you end up sitting in the main restaurant or hanging out around the bar, the staff is always remarkably attentive and ensures you have a fantastic overall experience. I have been here several times now, and the kitchen consistently impresses. Some of my absolute favorite menu highlights include the oven-fried bread, Brussels sprouts, fresh oysters, California deviled eggs, short rib ragu, and the hanger steak. To round out the meal, their custom cocktail menu offering is seriously impressive. As a huge fan of dirty martinis, I can happily report that they serve a solid one--and they even have blue cheese olives to top it off!

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    Inside
    Skillet Lasagna*
    Skillet Lasagna*
    Shrimp and lobster roll. 9/10

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    Shrimp and lobster roll. 9/10

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