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204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, Charlotte, NC

204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4 (1282)
$30 and under
American
204 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4
$30 and under
American
Uptown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
New American restaurant featuring fresh, local food with an impressive list of wines, local and craft beers and handmade cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Blue Stowe
  • Private party facilities
    Allow yourself to relax, enjoy and entrust 204 North Kitchen and Cocktails for all of your private event needs. Whether it is a cocktail reception, rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon, or holiday party our professional staff will make your event feel effortless!
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Draper: (540) 682-4402
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    East 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street is available free of charge on weeknights after 5 PM and weekends. Additional parking is located in Truist Tower behind the restaurant on East 5th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

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What 1,282 people are saying

204 North Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails is praised for its "fantastic food" and "great service," with standout servers like Chris, Jaxxson, and Queen MJ enhancing the dining experience. The restaurant offers a diverse menu with items like shrimp and grits and steak frites. While some experiences varied, many guests express plans to "definitely come again."
1,282 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 6:00 reservations on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Service was really good. Cocktails were yummy! The only negative were the crab cakes. They said that they were made with lump crab and they clearly were not. They were small, thin and not worth the price. We are used to MD/DE crab cakes so probably on us for ordering them. Filet cooked perfectly and pesto pasta was very good.

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  2. Susan

    Raleigh11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The server had lots of recommendations on how to have our food prepared, but then when the order came, several items were missing, wrong or incorrect. Fries were cold, tomato soup was so thick you could eat it with a fork. Place was pretty empty during lunch time which should have told us something before we ordered.

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  3. gregg

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for dinner before a show. Out waiter, Chris, was excellent. Very attentive and a great personality. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. We will be going back for sure.

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  4. Jennifer Gold

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Queen MJ was amazing! We had a wonderful meal and drinks (that MJ selected for everyone). Will def go back and ask for her!

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  5. rhonda

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved this spot. Mostly, we loved our server Jaxxson. She is phenomenal and made "girls' night" perfect.

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  6. Joshua Gold

    Charlotte23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time here and it was consistent with the first so this is a double review. Went to bar each time and both times, I wish we would’ve stayed there. Fun staff and service was great. Both times we moved to the high top behind the bar. Service and food were average. Very slow. Not horrible but if there were a 2.5 star, that’s what they’d get. Everyone was nice and tried so not sure where the bottleneck is. Lots of great restaurants for the same price in the area.

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  7. Kelly

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing! The menu has changed since our last visit and still just as great

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  8. Phyllis

    Western NC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jaxson was excellent. She asked all the right questions and offered suggestions when we explained we had a show to go to. The cocktails, also recommended by Jaxson were delicious. The food was very good and we were able to carry on a conversation while we had dinner. This was our first visit, but won’t be our last. Highly recommend…and ask for Jaxson’s area.

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  9. Tonya

    Charlotte2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited over 45minutes for salads, while other diners

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  10. Amy

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Easter brunch! Both service and food were excellent!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Blue Stowe
  • Private party facilities
    Allow yourself to relax, enjoy and entrust 204 North Kitchen and Cocktails for all of your private event needs. Whether it is a cocktail reception, rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon, or holiday party our professional staff will make your event feel effortless!
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Draper: (540) 682-4402
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    East 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street is available free of charge on weeknights after 5 PM and weekends. Additional parking is located in Truist Tower behind the restaurant on East 5th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

Midweek or weekend brunch are excellent picks, many guests rate weekday evenings and Sunday brunches as enjoyable and less hectic than pre-show weekend nights. If you're coming for a relaxed dinner, try a Tuesday–Thursday night or an early seating outside performance times.

For a more relaxed experience, go earlier in the evening or outside of nearby theater showtimes, many guests recommend avoiding peak pre-show hours. Brunch and weekday lunches can also be pleasant and less hectic; weekends and nights with performances at nearby theaters tend to be busiest.

204 North offers bar seating, high tops (popular with guests), main dining tables and an upstairs area that’s used for groups and private events. The restaurant also accepts private-party bookings and has hosted weddings and large groups, so they can accommodate varied seating needs.

Yes, the restaurant accepts private-party bookings and has hosted events such as birthdays, large work groups and weddings. Guests note helpful staff and managers who coordinate seating and menu needs for groups.

Generally, yes, families and children dine here for brunch and dinner, and guests often celebrate birthdays with kids present. The menu doesn’t advertise a kids menu, so for younger children consider an early seating or ask ahead about kid-friendly options and portioning.

Yes, 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails is a popular date-night spot with an intimate, upscale-casual vibe, handcrafted cocktails and an American menu that’s great for sharing. Guests frequently mention attentive servers, nice ambiance and standout items like deviled eggs, truffle fries and steak frites. It’s also conveniently located near theaters, making it a favorite for pre-show dinners. For a quieter experience, pick a non-performance night or an earlier seating.

Portions tend to be generous, guests often describe large entrees and shareable small plates. Shrimp and grits and some brunch plates are noted as very filling, while the tapas/small-plates approach works well for sharing between two or more people. If you want less food, consider ordering a couple of small plates instead of a full entrée.

Yes, families and groups regularly dine here, and guests report celebrations like birthdays and family brunches. The staff is frequently praised for accommodating large groups and special requests. Accessibility specifics (ramps, ADA seating) aren’t clearly stated in available info, so call ahead if you need guaranteed accessible seating or accommodations.

The vibe is warm, upscale-casual and intimate with smooth R&B sometimes in the background. Guests describe attractive lighting, comfortable seating and a friendly, lively atmosphere that’s great for date nights, pre-theater dinners and celebratory meals. It can get lively and a bit noisy during events or busy show nights.

Yes, the staff is known for accommodating special requests like birthday arrangements, large-group seating and dietary needs. Guests frequently praise managers and servers for helping plan celebrations. Call the restaurant ahead to confirm requests, private-party details or any menu substitutions.

Not explicitly stated, but guests report busy periods, especially before nearby theater shows, so reservations are strongly recommended. The restaurant will sometimes seat early if a table opens and has a waiting/sitting area where you can order drinks while waiting. Call ahead on show nights to check availability.

Busiest: evenings when nearby theaters have performances, weekend brunch times and holiday specials. Quietest: early weekday lunches, early dinners on non-show nights and midweek afternoons. If you prefer a calm meal, aim for weekdays or early evening outside of performance schedules.

Yes, guests report the restaurant being open for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas (special holiday menus were offered), though holiday hours and menus may differ. Call ahead or check the special-event menus when planning a holiday visit.

The dress code is smart casual. Guests tend to dress nicely for date nights and theater outings; nothing overly formal is required, but smart casual attire fits the dining room’s vibe.

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204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4
$30 and under
American
Uptown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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