Wine and Dine in SouthPark this Season

Savor the season.

Feasting on your favorite foods is one of the best parts about the holidays. From perfectly seasoned steaks to cuisines from around the world, savor the season at one of SouthPark's top dining destinations.

SEE THE GUIDE TO A NIGHT OUT FOR SIPPING SPOTS

*The Little Mama's Penne alla Vodka was recently named the best pasta dish in the state by Yelp Elite.*

Celebration Spots

Whether you're with colleagues, catching up with old friends, or celebrating with your in-laws, find top-notch celebration dinner and drinks at these restaurants:

Little Mama's - Down home Italian comfort food that was recently Michelin recommended
Restoration Hardware Rooftop - Chic, year-round rooftop wine bar and restaurant
Bentley's - French and American specialties with tableside service
800° Lounge - Speakeasy style restaurant and bar serving classic cocktails
Dilworth Tasting Room SouthPark - Mediterranean inspired small plates and creative cocktails
Peppervine - Progressive, locally sourced menu and award-winning wine list
Bricktop's - Contemporary American restaurant with a killer sushi menu and huge bar

*Oak Steakhouse is regularly named a top steakhouse in Charlotte.*

Steakhouses

Sizzling steaks, extra dirty martinis, and best in class service are always on the menu at these neighborhood steakhouses:

Oak Steakhouse -Mid-century modern aesthetic, locally sourced menus, and tableside s'mores
Steak 48 - Elegant steakhouse experience with extended hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
The Palm - Sizzling steaks, fresh seafood, and caricatures of Charlotte's most influential people adorning the walls
Ruth's Chris - A classic for a reason, with steaks cooked to perfection
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Sleek, two-story steakhouse with a wine cellar

*Rooster's uses locally-sourced ingredients and works with growers to cultivate heirloom crops for their menu.*

Family Dining Destinations

Please everyone's palates at these restaurants perfect for family dinner outings:

Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen - Locally sourced ingredients cooked over an open flame
Mano Bella Artisan Foods - Regional Italian specialities, handmade pasta, and food market
Suffolk Punch - Seasonal food, craft beer and coffee, and a playground for the kids
The Cowfish - Where you don't have to decide between sushi and burgers
Southern Pecan - Inviting, lively environment with Gulf Coast flavors
131 MAIN - Modern American cuisine cooked over hickory wood
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Year round Bahama breeze and coconut crusted shrimp
Legion Brewing - Fresh food and local brews in a barrel inspired space
Toscana Ristorante - Quaint Italian spot with handmade pasta

Quick and Casual Meals

You don't need to dress up to dine on a delicious meal at one of these SouthPark spots:

Bobby's Burgers - Fast casual burgers from celebrity chef Bobby Flay
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - Elevated bar food, hand cut fries, and cheesesteaks perfected (plus a second story speakeasy-style lounge)
Gourmand Market - Soups, salads, steaks, salmon, and other market-style provisions
Reid's Fine Foods - Artisanal food market, wine bar, and retro diner space serving classic American food
Greco Fresh Grill - Authentic, fast-casual Greek
Rhino Market - Bodega style sandwiches, soups, and salad, plus a big wine bar with local beers on tap
Yafo Kitchen - Fast-casual Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food
Salted Melon Market & Eatery - American bistro with health conscious meals and a not-so-health conscious bakery counter
Sabor Latin Street Grill - Flavors inspired by Latin American street food, plus fresh squeezed margaritas

Worldly Flavors

Be transported to Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and more at these spots serving up flavors from around the world:

Bulla Gastrobar - Contemporary Spanish tapas close to SouthPark Mall
Mizu - Seafood-focused Japanese menu on the roof of one of Charlotte's swankiest hotels
Paco's Tacos and Tequila - Tex-Mex eatery that packs a punch with over 100 tequila varieties
Baoding - Chinese-American menu that's been serving Charlotte for more than three decades
Mal Pan - Modern Mexican fare with a heated patio and killer cocktail list
Calle Sol - Peruvian and Cuban cuisine in a colorful space
Limani - Greek specialties and a huge seafood selection under sparkling chandeliers
Fontana di Vino - Modern takes on Italian classics from acclaimed Chef Scott Leibried
JINYA Ramen Bar - Hand pulled noodles in deeply flavorful broth that is sure to warm you up on a winter's day
Yama Asian Fusion - Classic sushi spot with lots of rice and noodle dishes

Additional resources:

See the daily events calendar for more holiday happenings.
What's better than finding the perfect spot? Not needing one. Park once and ride the free SouthPark Skipper, a rideshare service operating daily from 9am-9pm.

SEE THE FULL HOLIDAY GUIDE

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