Winter Charlotte Restaurant Week – aka Queens Feast – starts this Friday, January 19, and runs for 10 days through Sunday, January 28, 2018. This year’s Queens Feast is bigger than ever, spanning 9 counties and adding 12 new restaurants to their mix.
There are several ways to approach this fab semi-annual dining event, where over one hundred (134) higher end area restaurants offer fixed price menus at DINNER for only $30 or $35 per person. You can:
- Try out restaurants that you’ve been wondering about at a lower than usual cost of entry
- Look for restaurants in your neighborhood that are participating and check out their deals and menus
- Search for the best meal deals with the most bang for your buck
We do all three, of course, since #ourjob #bestjobever. Where will we be reserving? Here are our Top Picks for Winter 2018 Queens Feast.
A tip about reserving via Open Table: Word is that many restaurants “release” reservations thru Open Table only for their slow times, i.e. before 6 pm and after 9 pm. SO, if you see a spot is booked between those hours day after day, do yourself a favor and call for your reservation.
LUMIERE in Myers Park
One of Charlotte’s two legit French restaurants IMO and a rare treat to enjoy at Restaurant Week pricing. Reservations for weekends already mostly booked, but weekday evenings still open. Plus gotta love a gougere for amuse bouche.
300 EAST in Dilworth $35
Picked because your Queens Feast Meal in this long-running neighborhood fave includes a glass of wine. Score.
FRAN’S in Dilworth $30
Picked for two reasons. The meatballs are in TWO spots to choose on their QF menu (starter AND main) and the bacon wrapped tater tots. Nuf said.
CARPE DIEM in Elizabeth $35
Always a favorite and one of the best date nights in town, especially if a rooftop bar is not your scene.
BISTRO LA BON in Plaza Midwood $35
Gluten Free and GF Optional and Vegetarian options in their menu, plus while we always think of it for brunch, it’s been a while since we had dinner there.
ARIA in Uptown $30
Picked for featuring a huge selection for the price in Uptown options
VIVACE in Midtown $35
Picked for their ample seating, valet parking and for stepping up with their entire menu included in your choices
CORKBUZZ in Southpark $35
Picked because, in addition to being a personal favorite, their wine list is one of the best in town, and their promotions around it are awesome deals. Their fairly new & delish menu is almost all included in their QF deal.
BAKU in Southpark $35
Picked for the price ~ it’s hard to dine at an upscale sushi restaurant for less than $50 pp,and Baku is offering 4 courses for their deal.
WP KITCHEN & BAR in Southpark $30
Picked because you can go before or after a movie (or sales shopping) and their array of choices for the $30 price is one of the best in Southpark.
WU’S CAJUN SEAFOOD in South End $35
This is the perfect Queens Feast pick, since you (and we) have been wondering what the menu is like and what the food is all about. Cajun Asian ~ Gumbo Ramen and Asian Cobb Salad? Yes, one to try.
AQUE E VINO in South Charlotte
Picked because this is a secret favorite of many, and it’s time you tried it. Plus, FOUR courses included in their QF menu.
ALTONS KITCHEN & COCKTAILS in Lake Norman $35
Always an LKN favorite, Alton’s adds 1/2 price bottles of wine ($75 and under) on Mondays and on Tuesdays – $4 draft beers.
PUMP HOUSE in Rock Hill $30
Picked because we have been meaning to check out this restaurant on the Catawba, which all our friends recommend, plus their menu of Restaurant Week options is generous.
HEIRLOOM in Mountain Island Lake $35
Been meaning to try this restaurant a short drive from here? Same. Check out the wide array of menu options they’re offering during Queens Feast ~ this is def the time.
The CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT WEEK Deets and Disclaimers:
- Prix fixe price is $30 or $35 per person; all menu items are per person unless otherwise indicated.
- Prix fixe special is available for DINNER ONLY, January 19-28, 2018
- Menus are subject to change without notice based on product availability.
- Coupons may not be accepted at some restaurants during Charlotte Restaurant Week®. Please check with the restaurant and/or refer to coupon restrictions for redemption policies.
- If you are unable to keep your reservation for any reason, PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND CANCEL as soon as possible to give other diners and the restaurant the opportunity to fill those seats
Prolly gone have to do Juice Til Dinner this week and next, since my caloric intake will no doubt skyrocket. Good thing we’ve got some scoop on Charlotte Juice Bars.
