It’s the ultimate summer dilemma: you want to dine al fresco but wish you could just dial back the thermometer 15 degrees or so. Some help with the humidity would be great too.
When you can’t bear to waste another sunny day or balmy night, turn to this list of Charlotte spots where you can enjoy the warm summer weather in comfort. Whether under the shade of sprawling umbrellas or a covered patio, here’s where you can sip and dine outdoors and still (sort of) beat the heat:
Charlotte
Reid’s Fine Foods South Park
4331 Barclay Downs Dr.
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Pl.
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St.
WP Kitchen & Bar
6706 Phillips Pl Ct C
JP Charlotte
601 S College St.
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd. C
Burtons Grill & Bar
1601 E Woodlawn Rd. A
CharBar No. 7
6300 Carmel Road
Stone Mountain Grill
15719 Brixham Hill Ave
Lake Norman:
Flatiron Kitchen and Taphouse
215 S Main St. Davidson
Corkscrew
16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
Galway Hooker Irish Pub
17044 Kenton Dr, Cornelius
Port City Club
18665 Harborside Dr., Cornelius
eeZ Fusion and Sushi
16925 Birkdale Commons Blvd.
Fork!
20517 N Main St, Cornelius
Red Rocks Cafe
8712 Lindholm Dr., Huntersville
131 Main
17830 Statesville Rd., Cornelius
Blue Parrot Grill
169 Pinnacle Ln., Mooresville
The Barcelona Burger Bar
500 S Main St, Mooresville