Charlotte Restaurants and Nightlife Questions

[TyHillPanthers]

Hello!! Im coming down this weekend for the ACCCG (Go Hokies!). Now ive been to several Panther games but ive tailgated the day and then left. Were driving in tomorrow night and staying til sunday with a friend who lives near the airport. I just wanted to ask ya'll where some good restaurants and bars are in Charlotte .

Ive heard The Penguin is a must to go to so thats on our agenda and I saw there is a Hooters about a mile away from the stadium and Ive been to Stool Pigeons in Raleigh and loved it so we might try that too. Were gonna go to Blackfinn prior to the game saturday because there is a Hokie Alumni group that sets up there, but we wanna go to other bars as well.

What other good bars are there around BoA stadium (within walking distance) and other good restaurants just in the area of charlotte . Price, Service, Atmosphere (sports like) is what were looking for..any suggestions would be appreciated.

[boo7382]

well penguin isnt penguin anymore its pinkys now

hooters-seriously? u can go there anywhere

blackfinn is in the epicenter so you have like 15 other bar options there. strike city usually has some good bucket specials but thats on sundays

theres all kinds of stuff around the stadium depending on which way you go

[TyHillPanthers]

well penguin isnt penguin anymore its pinkys now

hooters-seriously? u can go there anywhere

blackfinn is in the epicenter so you have like 15 other bar options there. strike city usually has some good bucket specials but thats on sundays

theres all kinds of stuff around the stadium depending on which way you go

Yeah Hooters is bit cliche i know. I will check out some things around Blackfinn.

[Carolina Husker]

Hell, just have lunch at the Uptown if you're willing to go to Hooters. The food is better, too.

[Cat]

I'm in a rut and could use some different restaurant recommendations for tomorrow night. We always go to the same places. We are going to the Bobcats game tomorrow night. I want dinner before and dessert after the game. We always end up in Noda or the epicenter. I want a different place to try out for dinner and after game dessert (not Crave Dessert). Any suggestions?

[Happy Panther]

how about Blue right next to the arena?

less pricey...how about that tequila bar one block south?

[pstall]

I'm in a rut and could use some different restaurant recommendations for tomorrow night. We always go to the same places. We are going to the Bobcats game tomorrow night. I want dinner before and dessert after the game. We always end up in Noda or the epicenter. I want a different place to try out for dinner and after game dessert (not Crave Dessert). Any suggestions?

Amelie(sp?) in NoDa is a jamming dessert/coffee spot.

[TheSaint]

pinkies? wtf is that?

the Penguin (and thanks for ruining my joke) is boarded up. The Penguin guys are opening a new place at the old Diamond, but it aint open yet.

[fitty76]

Blackfinn is okay to drink, but I'm not crazy about their food. Check out Morehead St. Tavern. Not too far from the stadium.

[TheSaint]

I'm in a rut and could use some different restaurant recommendations for tomorrow night. We always go to the same places. We are going to the Bobcats game tomorrow night. I want dinner before and dessert after the game. We always end up in Noda or the epicenter. I want a different place to try out for dinner and after game dessert (not Crave Dessert). Any suggestions?

does dinner have to be Uptown? Or just within 5 minutes?Kwan you want to spend? Hell, i dont think i know of any new places.

places... newest place ive been uptown is BLT. Lot of people gave it less than good reviews, but ive eaten there 3 times and it was good. expensive though.

ate lunch at that new Mexican place at Epi the week it opened...it was actually good. right on the corner of Trade.

Amelies is a good late night dessert place as pstall said

[Mayor Qumiby]

I'm in a rut and could use some different restaurant recommendations for tomorrow night. We always go to the same places. We are going to the Bobcats game tomorrow night. I want dinner before and dessert after the game. We always end up in Noda or the epicenter. I want a different place to try out for dinner and after game dessert (not Crave Dessert). Any suggestions?

You should try hitting up the south side of uptown,I suggest going to pikes you can grab dinner or desserts there, its a pretty cool old school soda shop with like a homecooked southern menu. Or check out some place in the elizabeth or dilworth area they have quite a few cool spots.

[davos]

Montford is always a decent area if you can handle a chapel hill / young banker type crowd, but as mentioned, I'd recommend finding a place uptown...there's plenty to choose from that aren't too pricey.

[TheSaint]

You should try hitting up the south side of uptown,I suggest going to pikes you can grab dinner or desserts there, its a pretty cool old school soda shop with like a homecooked southern menu. Or check out some place in the elizabeth or dilworth area they have quite a few cool spots.

As far as my hood,

PSA: Hawthornes Pizza sucks...despite th cult following.

ive only eaten there once, and its very deceiving from the outside...but Bistro La Bon is pretty good. Ate brunch there and was very pleasantly surprised. It was a buffet , so i havent ordered from the menu but i suspect its good.

LuLu is good for a couples dinner too. Its a little further down Central.

Soul Gastro Lounge(on central) has good food if you cant take the thumping club music. But it isnt too bad earlier in the evening.

[TyHillPanthers]

Blackfinn is okay to drink, but I'm not crazy about their food. Check out Morehead St. Tavern. Not too far from the stadium.

Looks like a cool place. So everyone is telling me that this famous burger joint in charlotte is closed down and is reopening but not open yet? I will try out some of the places suggested. Thanks a lot.

How about transportation? is the CATS the best thing to use? or just grab a taxi. there is 11 of us. Were coming from around Yorkmont Shopping Center.