Lower-key bar/restaurant in Charlotte with a nice patio...

[Donald LaFell]

Looking for something like the title. Preferably with a view, and preferably far away from the Baseball stadium since I know it's going to be packed on Friday!

 

Anybody know of any good spots. It's for a first date.  Just need somewhere for drinks and conversation. 

[Panthro]

Sir Eds

First date with the wife that is hogging the comforter at the moment

[Donald LaFell]

my plan is to buy a Queen sized bed but a king sized comforter. 

[Happy Panther]

Selwyn pub has a great open patio and kind of a small private area in back.

 

Also tavern on the tracks comes to mind.

 

[Chimera]

Bentley's on 27?

Probably the best view you'll find.

[Rise of The Hive]

Try Libretto's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen.

[PanthersBigD]

Try Vivace at the Metropolitan. It's got a pretty good churn inside, but the patio is great and it's a great place for a date. Great food(Appetizers and flat bread pizzas if you want to keep it simple/affordable), great wine list, it looks out over downtown and the greenway.

 

http://vivacecharlotte.com/

 

If you're both more into craft beers, etc. you could also try the Peculiar Rabbit over off Thomas St./Plaza Midwood area. Great appetizers/food, drink list and the top floor has patio dining with one of the best views of downtown I've seen from a restaurant in a long time.

 

http://www.thepeculiarrabbit.com/#!the_brewery/c1pwt

 

Both of these places have extensive drink lists and great appetizers. If the date goes really well, they both have great entrees/desserts in case you decide to stay longer.

[Happy Panther]

Vivace has an upstairs patio as well, no?

[PanthersBigD]

Vivace has an upstairs patio as well, no?

 

Yes, but they often book it for private groups, and one side is open to the rest of the upstairs seating, which can be pretty loud. Unless it's super windy, my wife and I usually prefer the portion of the patio facing the greenway.

 

Also, if OP is just looking for beers/bar food, the Hickory Tavern right next door has a patio as well. We've caught a couple of Panthers games there and had good experiences each time.

[Jackofalltrades]

Not in Charlotte, but The Salty Caper in Salisbury is really good.

[the butch]

Carolina Ale House has a huge patio.

Food Truck Friday (near Tavern on the Tracks) would be nice to mix up the whole "first date" thing, and if you don't like it you could always head over to The Common Market (or Tavern etc).

[PhillyB]

arbys

[Donald LaFell]

Does Soul Gastrolounge work?

[PanthersBigD]

Yes