Charlotte has more than its fair share of restaurants and bars fit for a flirty evening or a “let’s get a babysitter” night out. Whether your love language is a prix fixe restaurant with dim candlelight, an unpretentious natural wine bar, or a game of pickleball and a beer to follow, this list guarantees a little bit of everything. In fact, don’t just stop at one of these spots — bop from a pizza joint to a listening bar and keep the evening going. Epic wine lists, culinary spectacles, negronis, and maybe a midnight kiss await…

Charlotteans book up reservation slots at Customshop weeks in advance to try chef Andres Kaifer’s rotating seasonal menu. The dishes range from bright crudo with Parmesan leche de tigre to seared duck with a strawberry demi-glace, and the fresh North Carolina scallops are worth any wait. Or stop by for a quick sip at Customshop’s sweeping granite bar or on the casual front patio. Don’t leave without trying Kaifer’s flan, either. It should be the finale to any meal here.

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