Date night in Charlotte: McNinch House tasting menus, French bistros on Tryon, wine bars, Broadway at the Blumenthal and late nights at the Mint.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Addresses, hours and policies come from each venue’s own website, linked below. This is a list, not a ranking; check hours and book ahead.

A Charlotte date night can be a chef’s tasting menu, a French bistro on Tryon Street, a show at the Blumenthal or a late night at the Mint. Here is where to go, with details from each place’s own site.

Who to call

Dinner

Restaurant Area Address Hours from the restaurant Phone
McNinch House Uptown 511 N. Church St. Tuesday to Saturday, seatings 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 704-332-6159
La Belle Helene Uptown 300 S. Tryon St., Suite 100 Dinner from 4 p.m. daily; until 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday 704-445-4611
Coquette Uptown 101 S. Tryon St. See site 704-705-2224
Mariposa Uptown 500 S. Tryon St. (Mint Museum Uptown) See site 704-910-0865
Supperland Plaza Midwood 1212 The Plaza Dinner 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday; see site for weekdays 704-817-7514
  • McNinch House serves chef-led tasting menus: Premier (four courses), Grand (five courses) or a five-course Chef’s Tasting, with optional wine pairings. Book through OpenTable for two to eight people; there is a $50-per-person no-show fee, and free parking is behind the restaurant.
  • La Belle Helene calls itself a refined brasserie serving French classics.
  • Coquette is a French restaurant mixing Paris and Southern cooking.
  • Mariposa is inside the Mint Museum Uptown building.
  • Supperland also runs a speakeasy that takes reservations only.

Wine bars

  • Barcelona Wine Bar, 101 W. Worthington Ave., South End: 704-741-0300.
  • Petit Philippe, 4001 Park Road: 704-332-9910. Holds ticketed seated tastings and “Wine Atelier” workshops; check its calendar.

Shows and music

  • Broadway at the Blumenthal: Dirty Dancing (Nov. 3-8, 2026), Death Becomes Her (Feb. 9-14, 2027) and more on the Broadway season page.
  • Charlotte Symphony at Knight Theater and Belk Theater: 2026-27 season.
  • Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St.: a live jazz club in Uptown.
  • The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3: stand-up shows.
  • More venues on our live music and nightlife guide.

Late openings

From each museum’s own site:

Museum Late hours
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. Until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; free 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road Until 9 p.m. Wednesday; free 5 to 9 p.m.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St. Free 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

Low-cost dates

What this means for you

  • Book McNinch House and weekend dinners well ahead.
  • Wednesday is a good date night: two museums are free and open late.
  • For Valentine’s Day plans, see Valentine’s Day in Charlotte.

Frequently asked questions

What is a romantic restaurant in Charlotte?

McNinch House, 511 N. Church St., serves chef-led four- and five-course tasting menus, Tuesday to Saturday with seatings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are for parties of two to eight.

Where is a wine bar in Charlotte?

Barcelona Wine Bar is at 101 W. Worthington Ave. in South End, and Petit Philippe, 4001 Park Road, holds seated wine tastings and workshops.

What can couples do in Uptown Charlotte at night?

See a Broadway tour at the Blumenthal, a Charlotte Symphony concert at Knight Theater, live jazz at Middle C Jazz, or the Mint Museum Uptown, open until 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and free from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Which Charlotte museums are open late?

The Mint Museum Uptown is open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the Mint Museum Randolph until 9 p.m. Wednesdays. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is free Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m.