Skip the hunt for holiday gifts this year. Give a Charlotte restaurant gift card
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Gift giving is one of the highlights of the holiday season. Whether you’re planning to make multiple shopping trips to local shops or searching online for the perfect experience to give this holiday season, you have many options to support local businesses.
If you’re in search of more ideas for what to give on Christmas, a gift card to one — or more — of these local restaurants may be an option. Everyone has to eat, right?
Aria Tuscan Grill
Location: 100 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
What to know: Aria brings Tuscany flavors to Uptown Charlotte. The restaurant — through cuisine and atmosphere — creates a modern Italian setting. You can purchase gift cards online.
Beef ‘N Bottle
Location: 4538 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood: Collingwood
What to know: The classic steakhouse is offering a deal that will give you a $30 gift card for every $100 card purchased. The promotion ends on Dec. 30.
Emmy Squared Pizza
Location: 1508 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
What to know: Emmy Squared serves Detroit-style pizza right here in Charlotte. When you buy a $50 gift card, you get $15 added free. When you buy a $100 gift card, you get $30 added free. This offer ends Nov. 22. You can purchase the gift card online.
Fahrenheit
Location: 222 South Caldwell St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
What to know: Gift the experience from 21 stories in the sky that includes a 360-degree view of Charlotte. Guests can dine inside and leave time to linger in the outdoor area sitting near the fire while sipping drinks. Serving new American cuisine that comes with an amazing view, the restaurant requires reservations and valet parking is available. You can purchase the gift card online.
The Fig Tree
Location: 1601 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
What to know: The restaurant is located in the Lucas House, a historic place in Charlotte. The menu is inspired by French and Italian cuisine. You can purchase gift cards online. Gift cards are mailed to you or the recipient within three days of the purchase. Amounts start at $50.
Fin & Fino
Location: 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
What to know: Give the gift card and tell the receiver to opt in for “The Treatment” — Fin & Fino’s tasting menu — this holiday season. Guests allow the server and chef to lead a menu tour that includes off-menu items. A bonus is a portion of the funds spent on “The Treatment” goes to the restaurant’s choice of charity. You can purchase the gift card online.
Good Food on Montford
Location: Madison Park
Neighborhood: 1701 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
What to know: The restaurant offers “taste without borders” with a menu of small plates from around the world with a twist. Good Food’s menu changes with the season, and the restaurant sources local ingredients. Gift cards can be purchased online.
Leah & Louise
Location: 301 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Camp North End
What to know: Leah & Louise is a “modern, juke joint” that serves the chef’s interpretation of classic Southern food. Gift cards range from $5-$2,000. You can buy one online.
Link & Pin
Location: 155 New Bern St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Location: 9723 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Huntersville
What to know: The Link & Pin experience is driven by its menu. The cozy bar setting also makes it a great place to relax and have a drink. You can buy gift cards online. If you buy a physical gift card for a $100 gift card, you’ll receive a $20 gift card. This offer is only available for physical card purchases and must be made in person at either the South End or Huntersville locations (Arboretum location opening early 2022).
Living Kitchen
Location: 2000 South Blvd. #300, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
What to know: Living Kitchen serves a variety of dishes from a full plant-based menu. All menu items are 100 percent organic and locally sourced. Buy a gift card for $100 or less online.
Mert’s Heart & Soul
Location: 214 N College St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
What to know: Mert’s is the place to get Low Country and Gullah-inspired food. It’s also known for the chef’s homemade cake slices. Purchase a gift card online for $25, $35, $50, or $100. You can pick up the gift card from the restaurant or have it delivered to the recipient.
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
Location: 514 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
What to know: Smelly Cat serves coffee, tea and food in an intimate and quaint setting. The shop is part coffeehouse, part roastery and part restaurant. You can buy gift cards online.
This story was originally published November 12, 2021 at 10:46 AM.
