The Most Delicious Venues & Event Spaces in Charlotte

Isa's Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (516) • $$

"Wouldn't come back There are much better options in Asheville. Potatoes - heavy on spice. Salad - ok, not great. Small portions. Forgot what my friend got, but not the best."

Hemingway's Cuba

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (490) • $$

"Ya know. Well. Usually I critique with long missives about a restaurant but I'm so utterly full of amazing, delicious food I must lay down. You'd think I was pregnant but at 80 it's impossible.Our first time here; for bunch! Fourth floor, elevator opens...TADA! Really charming decor with that kind of 'Kool' atmosphere you'd want when someone references Poppa, Ernest Hemingway! (He'd be very pleased.)Outdoor dining a must, especially if you want to catch the sunset view from here. Wowza!Oh yeah, the food? Well this restaurant is a keeper: the food was deliciously CUBAN. Can't wait to try everything on the menu!Like I mentioned, I'm going to lay down! Phew, full of terrific Hemingway, Cuban cuisine!I"

Legion Brewing South Park

★★★★☆ 4 (321) • $$

"We decided to visit because of Burger Week. Unfortunately, we found out after we ordered drinks that the burger week didn't start until later in the afternoon which wasn't a problem. The service was good and we didn't have any issues. The cider we ordered was a delicious blackberry. I would come back for the cider!Brunch menu was pretty subpar. We ordered the wings and the Hen's friends. The wings were alright. They didn't come with ranch or anything so we had to ask for that. The Hen's breakfast was pretty awful. The eggs were cooked correctly but the sausage wasn't cooked enough and the potatoes were l soft from them not cooking them long enough. I wouldn't order either option again if we came back. They did have a nice outdoor patio with some live music but the flies were pretty bad so I'd recommend sitting inside if you decide to make the trip."

Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (307) • $$

"Came at a weird time so there were not a lot of people and we were seated right away and given menus. I wasn't going to get a drink but was curious because of how insane their bar looked. Their whiskey and bourbon menu is incredible if that's you're thing. Very large menu of cans, bottles, taps, and mixed drinks. Went for the fried green tomatoes for the app this time. Wasn't crazy about the idea when ordering because I don't normally like tomatoes but these were actually delicious. Had to stop myself from literally scraping the plate. I ordered the short rib sandwich and the meat was so tender, I just wish it had more of the horseradish sauce on it. Sidewinder chips are a must have for a side, crispy but fluffy and delicious. They even have an outdoor seating area with a large fireplace if it's a nice night. Give them a shot, but avoid peak hours as I've had to wait for a while before."

Estia's Kouzina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (255) • $$

"The food is really flavorful here. It's suppose to be a little upscale fancy but for me it felt like casual dining. Great for a date night can be intimate setting but a lot of group families dine here. They need MORE waiters. I enjoyed the lamb chops. Portion size are small to average. My husband was still hungry when we left."

Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood

★★★★☆ 4.4 (201) • $$

"Super cozy brewery with friendly service and great eclectic pub grub. Stopped in unexpectedly on a chilly Friday evening and had a wonderful experience. Sat at the bar and had a fun time learning about all their different beer offerings; bartenders were fantastic and super friendly. Enjoyed a few beers, the chopped salad with chicken, a flatbread and the giant pretzel; everything was delicious and my salad was crisp and fresh. Paired nicely with the beer however I don't remember which one I had (it was comparable to a Blue Moon). Also ordered the sweet potato app/side and they were unfortunately soft, soggy and flavorless; didn't even eat them after sampling and the bartender took the item off our bill which was a very nice gesture and also added that it wasn't their most popular menu item. All in all an enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend."

Fish Market Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (298) • $$

"We made an early dinner RSVP at 5:30 pm, so were seated right away.This time I ordered their Korean BBQ Mahi Mahi, which came with Sweet Potatoes and Edamame...and all of it was really good! Very spicy too, of course, with the Gochujang sauce on the fish. My husband tried their Cajun Fried Snapper...and he loved his dish as well. I love how they changed up the menu since last time with many new, juicy seafood options.We got this complimentary bread with red-based sauce, which my husband loved. We also ordered a cup of She-Crab Soup again. We thought they were a bit too salty, but good. I also tried this Blueberry cocktail, which was good...but not sure if I'd get that again. Service was good as well. Our waitress kept things moving fairly easily...and even a manager stopped by our table to check on our meal.The thing that disappointed me was that the ambiance was off. Maybe because we came too early, but the place was still a tad too bright, even as we were leaving...and there was no overhead music. I remember they played really nice overhead last time we were here. Also, the A/C wasn't too strong, and it was a super-humid day.Overall, we really enjoyed our meals here...and I'm sure we'll be back."

Rock Barn Country Club & Spa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (76) • $$$

"This spa is my favorite place. The staff is always so welcoming and kind. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The food is blah but the drinks and appetizers make up for their lack of good food. This spa is perfect for a solo trip, girls day, or with your loved one. You will not be disappointed."

The Market Place

★★★★☆ 3.5 (83) • $$

"First time going to the market place and I'll say right off the bat they do a lot of things right here -- The restaurant itself is very nice and "homey" if you will... Good ambience, very spacious inside. There's a lot of nice decorations, and paintings for sale from (I assume) local artists. In the lady's bathroom there's a lot of religious art work and scripture related things, which I really liked. The outdoor seating is great as well. Over all "The Market Place" has a lot of personality My husband and I ordered 2 smoothies, the bacon and brei sandwhich, the roast beef sandwhich, the chicken salad croissant, and lastly a piece of cheesecake and chocolate cake (we were hungry in our defense haha) Upon checking in on yelp, we were also awarded with a free chocolate chip cookie! The sandwiches here are a definite 5 stars, and personally I highly recommend the bacon and brei. My husband and I were definitely more than satisfied. The wait staff here is also 5 stars. We were attended by nearly all the servers, as they do a shared tip/order system. Quick story - My husband ordered the monkeys breakfast smoothie, to which they informed us they didn't have anymore bananas so he would just be getting peanut butter, milk, and oats. He decided to order it anyway and the staff went out of their way to make sure he knew what he was ordering. They even made it, and let him sample it so he could decided if he liked it or not free or charge.In the spirit of full transparency IF I had to say ONE thing that wasn't 5 star about this restaurant, it would be how long it took to get our sandwiches.... There weren't too many people when we arrived, and we noticed that a table that sat down about 10 minutes after us, got their meal before we did. Since this was our first time and I like to air towards the positive, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume there was good reason for this, but because everything else was so great I'm going to give them the 5 stars. Overall good experience and great service"

River Wild

★★★★☆ 3.6 (72) • $$

"Better than expected. Enjoyed the chips and ranch appetizer. Nice setting and experience."

The Shore Club at Tega Cay

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (86)

"Came here on a Friday around 3:30pm for a late lunch. There was no one else dining it at this time but we chose to sit outside. Service was good. The staff wore masks, hand sanitizer was available and I saw table cleaning/disinfecting happening. Food was good and the Groupon I had covered our nachos, calamari and steak bites (not pictured) leaving only a couple dollars left + tip. We ordered solely off the appetizer menu but portions were shareable. I can't say much about the place outside of that the food was good because again we were the only people there to dine and it was mid day. Overall nice lunch experience though."

Smoking Butt Heads BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (47)

"My husband saw this place mentioned in Southern Living and it was just off the interstate on our way to vacation. So glad we stopped for lunch.The barbecue was literally the best we ever had!! My husband got the sweaty pig sandwich and I got the rib and brisket plate. We had collard greens, coleslaw and fries. All were delicious!! The pulled pork on my husband's sandwich was plentiful and cooked perfectly. Moist with no fat or gristle. The collard greens were our favorite side ( even though the slaw and fries were terrific )! The ribs were meaty and tender and the brisket was melt in the mouth tender. Perfect with just enough fat for flavor! My husband proclaimed The Smoking Butt Head "the standard by which all barbecue will now be measured ". We plan on stopping in again on our way home!! Our waitress was great and our food was served quickly. We enjoyed local beer as well. Good music was playing overhead and they also have an upstairs venue that broadcasts NFL football games. Great place!"

The Willow Creek Inn

★★★★☆ 4 (29) • $$$$

"Thanksgiving at Willow Creek Inn. Location about 1hr from Fort Mill SC. The drive isn't difficult. In searching for somewhere to eat for Thanksgiving this discovery turned out to be a good choice. There were 2 dining areas and another room was used to set up the food item buffet style. Initially choice of beverages (included wines and signature cider drink plus other non-alcoholic beverages) were offered and then the different tables were directed to the buffet area. It was an orderly process. The only downside is that being the second to last table resulted in cold food. The salad type food items didn't seem to appeal to most people. A regular toss salad would have been better. Propane heaters helped with the chill in the air on the enclosed patio area. All in all a great experience with the minor improvement can make it 5 star rating. We agree we would attend again in the future."

Rocky River Golf Club At Concord

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"Five star course at a three star price. I absolutely love Rocky River golf club. The greens are always in immaculate condition even in the winter. One of the best and such an important feature that is not available at a lot of other golf courses is that they have navigation on the cart, and it doesn't just give you the yardage to the center of the green, it gives you exact yardage to the pin, the front and the back of the green. The course is challenging but definitely gives you an opportunity to score as well. If I have to nitpick, I will say that after a few days of rain the course can be very wet. I have noticed that is the case with a lot of other courses in the area as well but I do think the rain may hurt this course a little bit more. The facilities are great as well with a nice driving range and a great practice green. Since I have moved to Charlotte I have probably played approximately 35 rounds of golf, and about 25 of them have been at Rocky River. I kept coming back because of the value and how great the course is, but I definitely have to say I was always made to feel special when I would show up here. After my second time I would be welcomed with hello Sami how are you today? I definitely have to give credit to Joey and Christian, as those two gentlemen have been great to me since day one. If you have never played here I recommend you making it the next course you play."

Warrior Golf Club

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"This beautiful course is built around Lake Wright. The area exudes natural beauty. My only tiny complaint is that some of the holes are spaced very far apart but if you are using a cart it doesn't really matter. The carts are equipped with a GPS mapping screen that relays an amazing amount of information to the golfer. It also has a screen where you can order food and beverages from the Champion Grill. The food from the grill is great. I suggest the Angus cheeseburger. Holes # 7 and 8 creatively bring water hazards into play.Several holes situated to insure that water comes into play. Bring a few extra balls- you may lose them in the water."