Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 Summer NC: Queen's Feast Highlights

Explore new dining destinations and rediscover your favorite spots around the metro Charlotte, NC during Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 (Queen’s Feast).

Scores of the best restaurants in multiple counties are offering 3 courses at dinner for a special prix fixe price ($30, $35, $40, or $45 per person, depending on the restaurant, not including tax and gratuity).

When is Restaurant Week Charlotte 2022?

Charlotte Restaurant Week takes place for 10 days every January and July. For 2022, it is taking place July 22 – 31, 2022.

Things to know about Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 July Summer

Prix-fixe price is $30, $35, $40, or $45 per person, depending on the restaurant; all menu items are per person unless otherwise indicated. Tax and gratuity are not included.

Prix fixe special is available for DINNER ONLY from July 22-31, 2022.

Days and hours of operation vary by restaurant. Please check the operating hours of the individual restaurants when making your plans.

Reservations are recommended.

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.

Please check with the individual restaurants in advance to inquire if they can modify certain items on their Queen’s Feast menus to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Please refer to https://charlotterestaurantweek.iheart.com/ for complete details.

Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 Summer Participating Restaurants

Restaurant Menu Highlights

Here are few restaurant menus that have caught our eye:

Mizu

Atop the Hyatt Centric in the centre of SouthPark, Mizu provides a modern twist on Asian cuisine and wood-fired cooking. This rooftop eatery owned by Indigo Road Hospitality Group mixes Southern influences and international cuisines with the live-fire cooking customs of ancient Japan. The restaurant’s robata grill serves as the kitchen’s focal point, and its seafood-focused menu includes options that are wood-fired, raw, and chilled. The restaurant, which takes their name from the Japanese word for water, has stylish decor with natural elements throughout, expansive rooftop views from the terrace, and comfy lounge seating.

They are offering a $45 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity) for Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 Summer.

Complimentary starter
- Edamame – chili crunch, sea salt
First course (choice of one)
- Spicy Gyu Buns – ground beef, sweet peppers, pickled shallot, grilled pineapple
- Firecracker Shrimp – tempura shrimp, sriracha aioli, scallion
- Cauliflower – tempura-battered cauliflower, gochujang glaze, sesame, scallion
Second course (choice of one)
- Bistro Cut – whipped potatoes, broccolini, beef reduction
- Miso-Glazed Grouper – forbidden rice, bok choy
- Iron Man Maki – torched gyu, spicy tuna, cucumber, pickled serrano peppers, shiso pesto, ponzu, served with tang salad
- Vegetarian? Vegan? – ask about the Teriyaki Vegetable Plate
Dessert (choice of one)
- Houjicha Cheesecake – roasted green tea cheesecake, caramel, candied sesame, white chocolate crisp pearls
- Strawberry Entremet – kiwi sorbet, strawberry powder
- Trio of Tropical Sorbets – coconut, mango, passion fruit with fresh fruit

La Belle Helene

With a menu designed by Top Chef Jamie Lynch, La Belle Helene is a chic brasserie providing traditional French fare with a contemporary twist.

They are offering a $40 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity) for Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 Summer.

Hors d’Oeuvres (choice of one)
- Country Pâté – whole grain mustard, pickled vegetables, toasted white bread
- Heirloom Tomato Salad – pickled onion, cucumber, Green Goddess, crispy shallots
- Roasted Beet Salad – arugula, pickled fennel, chèvre, crispy shallots, Champagne vinaigrette
- Tomato Bisque – Cantal grilled cheese
- Smoked Trout Dip ($5 supplement) – smoked trout roe, radish, pain blanc
Entrée (choice of one)
- Salmon a la Plancha Basquaise – sweet peppers, sherry vinegar, red pepper emulsion, marble potatoes, chorizo
- Carolina Trout Almondine – haricots verts, toasted almond, brown butter, shallot confit
- Steak Frites – hanger steak, Bearnaise (Petite Filet – $12 supplement)
- Le Steak Burger – garlic aioli, cantal fondue, caramelized onions, pommes frites
- Garlic & Herb Chicken – Pommes Purée, Spinach, Natural Jus
- Snow Crab Cocktails ($16 supplement)
Dessert (choice of one)
- Tart Aux Citron – yuzu curd, toasted Swiss meringue, black sesame opaline, raspberry coulis
- Hazelnut Dacquoise – creme mousseline au praline, glacage miroir, black cherry sauce
- La Ricane – nougat mousse, salted caramel, peanut shortbread, milk chocolate Chantilly

Basilico Italiano

Basilico Italiano is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant.

They are offering a $40 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity).

First course (choice of TWO)
- Stuffed Bell Pepper – fresh bell pepper filled with seasoned prime beef, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic rice, and herbs, served with our signature sauce
- Crispy Zucchini – crispy breaded zucchini served with our signature sauce
- Bruschetta – Roma tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, garlic-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar,
- served with Parmesan crostini
- Chopped Kale Salad – crunchy kale tossed in homemade basil vinaigrette and topped with toasted almonds, cucumbers and shaved Parmesan
- Tuscan Salad – Romaine lettuce topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, garbanzo beans, bacon and fresh mozzarella, then drizzled with balsamic reduction and served with homemade red wine vinaigrette on the side
- Chef’s Choice Soup – tonight’s selection
Entrée (choice of one)
- Chicken Parmigiana – thin chicken cutlet with our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella over spaghetti
- Veal Marsala – veal and baby bello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reductions over linguini
- Tortellini – cheese tortellini with your choice of meat sauce or alfredo sauce
- Chicken Piccata – thin tender cutlet in lemon butter wine sauce with capers over angel hair pasta
- Eggplant Rollatini – breaded eggplant rolled with ricotta and mozzarella baked in our signature red sauce served over spaghetti
- Penne alla Vodka – imported semolina pasta tossed in a creamy tomato pink sauce with a hint of red pepper and pancetta
Dessert (choice of one)
- Homemade Tiramisu – topped with caramel sauce or a drizzle of Grand Marnier
- Cannoli – authentic Italian Cannoli with chocolate chips, Ghirardelli chocolate and powdered sugar
- NY-Style Cheesecake – have your cheesecake plain, or top it with chocolate or caramel sauce!

The Bottle Tree

The Bottle Tree offers a world-class wine selection, creative cocktails, craft beer, and cuisine with a global influence cooked with locally sourced, in-season ingredients from the South.

In the heart of historic downtown Belmont, the restaurant is housed in a refurbished mid-century property with a wine cellar for private dining and a lovely outside area for al fresco eating.

On the menu, chef Colleen O’Hare combines her award-winning knowledge of international tastes with the methods and ingredients from the South that she grew up loving.

They are offering a $45 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity) for Charlotte Restaurant Week 2022 Summer.

Appetizer (choice of one)
- Dim Sum Crawfish Toast – challah bread, shrimp farce, sesame seeds, ponzu dipping sauce
- Tandoori Bison Kabob – couscous tabouleh, garlic sauce, buttermilk naan
- Bay Scallop & Pineapple Ceviche – red Fresno, onion, dragon fruit, lime, cilantro, tostadas
- Brisket Spanakopita – pimento cheese, collards, BBQ sauce
- Summer Tomato & Cornbread Panzanella – cucumbers, sweet peppers, sweet onion, fennel marinated mozzarella, harissa vinaigrette
- Beet & Watermelon Salad – miso citrus vinaigrette, pistachio granola, dandelion greens, furikake
- Nashville Hot Caulini
Entrée (choice of one)
- Herb-Rubbed Lamb Sirloin – massaman curry udon noodles, summer succotash
- Plantain-Crusted NC Trout – coconut rice, mango salsa, mojo sauce
- Seared Scallops – couscous, tahini citrus sauce, tricolor cauliflower, peanut agrodolce
- Smoked Peri Chicken – grilled peach and orzo salad, corn nage
- Chard & Wild Mushroom Enchiladas – chili sauce, jicama radish salad, avocado
- Pork Chop Katsu (+$5)
- Grilled Legacy Ribeye (+$10) – South American-style grilled steak and vegetables with roja and avocado chimichurri
Dessert (choice of one)
- Peach Kuchen
- Chocolate Torte (GF)

Red Salt by David Burke

Using his patented Himalayan sea-salt dry-aging method, award-winning celebrity chef David Burke highlights cuts of beef on the seasonal menu of Red Salt by David Burke, which features his contemporary American cuisine.

A crowd favorite are the homemade breads and a pastry programme that has won awards.

An upbeat setting with artwork that Chef Burke personally selected complements the playful approach to the food and beverage menu.

They are offering a $45 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity).

Appetizer (choice of one)
- BBQ Pork Spring Roll – spicy cracklin’s, peach BBQ sauce
- Baby Kale Salad – watermelon, feta, toasted pecans, gazpacho vinaigrette
Entrée (choice of one)
- Grilled Salt-Aged Sirloin – hipster mac ‘n’ cheese
- Miso Honey-Glazed Salmon – shrimp fried rice
Dessert (choice of one)
- Deconstructed Coconut Crème Pie – Malibu-pineapple compote
- Cake in a Cup – vanilla gelato

Stoke

With artisanal cocktails and well selected wines from across the world, Stoke is Uptown Charlotte’s go-to place for regional cuisine with tastes and traditions from the Piedmont and nearby areas. The open kitchen’s wood-fired cooking is enhanced with seasonal ingredients that were carefully selected from local farms and businesses in the Carolina region.

They are offering a $45 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity).

Starter (choice of one)
- Pretzel Brioche – whipped butters
- Deviled Eggs – smoked trout, Aleppo, herbed bacon salad
- Heirloom Tomato Salad – compressed watermelon, goat cheese snow, basil oil, minus 8 reduction, sourdough tuille
Entrée (choice of one)
- Wagyu Burger – onion bacon jam, Jasper Hill bleu cheese, Lusty Monk, potato roll, herbed fries
- Seafood Capellini – NC pink shrimp, fava bean pesto, Meyer lemon gremolata, crisp cancha, corn nage
- Stoke Fried Chicken – caraway hot honey, turmeric pickles, berbere shake
Side (choice of one)
- Brava Fingerling Potatoes – Spanish paprika, garlic aioli, brava sauce
- Mac + Cheese – smoked Gouda + Gruyere, chili breadcrumbs
- Brussels Sprouts – pickled raisins, dukkha, mustard vinaigrette
Dessert (choice of one)
- Stoke Doughnut – diplomat cream, toffee crumble
- Apple Crumble – Granny Smith apple, Calvados, pecan streusel, vanilla ice cream

37sol Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar

37sol Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar is a family-friendly establishment offering food with bold Southwest flavors, and “just juiced” cocktails.

They are offering a $35 per person menu (does not include tax or gratuity).

Margarita (choice of one)
- Blackberry Margarita – 100% Blue Agave tequila, fresh blackberries, house-made sour mix
- Salted Watermelon Margarita – jalapeno-infused tequila, fresh watermelon, 37SOL fresh juice margarita mix
Appetizer (choice of one)
- SOL Duo – queso blanco and choice of salsa: House, Habanero, or Grilled Pineapple, served with tortilla chips
- Mexican Street Corn Soup – chipotle cream, charred corn, cotija, cilantro (soup contains bacon)
- Grilled Romaine Salad – wood-fire grilled Romaine heart, red chile croutons, cotija cheese, Caesar vinaigrette
Entrée (choice of one)
- Carne Asada Quesadilla – wood-fire grilled marinated tenderloin, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, Chihuahua cheese, avocado cream.
- Chicken & Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas – organic chicken, roasted vegetables, Chihuahua cheese, poblano cream; choose red chile, green chile, or Christmas style; served with black beans & rice
- Bang-Bang Tequila Shrimp & Rice Bowl – ancho rice, fried shrimp, spicy bang-bang tequila sauce, charred corn, cotija, salsa fresca, green onions, citrus crema
Dessert (choice of one)
- Ancho Chocolate Brownie – tequila whipped cream, house chocolate sauce
- Caramel Apple Empanada – cinnamon sugar crust, fresh whipped cream