My boyfriend and I loved it here! We initially went in for the wine flights earlier in the evening, but then we decided to come back for more wine and dinner. Altogether, we spent like 3-4 hours in there! The servers were so pleasant, the food/wine was delicious and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. 10/10 - I recommend!
Great place and the owner was super nice and knowledgeable about the wine. Meat and cheese tray was so good. Very neat place and we will be back for sure.
The love this place the most, because of the memories it's helped me build :)
Of course their food prep is charming and their collection of wine is really great...
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Favorite Wine Bar Turned Favorite Restaurant. I started out going to the Wooden Vine because it has an excellent wine list and the owner is a sommelier who really knows his wines. The atmosphere is rustic and cozy and is a comfortable place to share a nice glass of wine with a friend or two. But since they hired Nic Daniels as their chef, the food that comes out of the kitchen is consistently amazing! They change their menus with the seasons so they can utilize foods that are local and in season. I have attended their wine dinners and each one has been one of the best culinary and wine experiences I have ever had. You truly feel pampered with the finest. Their menu is rather adventurous but for those who like to stick to a more traditional menu they have things to satisfy all. Their desserts are usually deconstructed plays on retro desserts. Oh, and did I mention they have their own pastry chef? Whenever I want to take someone out to a restaurant that will impress, I bring them to the Wooden Vine.
Phenomenal!!. Culinary artistry at its best! Great wine selection @ all price points & the value for the quality is outstanding. There is some serious talent in the kitchen, from concept to execution, I could not have been more impressed with this place. You could stop in for a quick bite of small plates (tapas) or experience some of the best entrees you can imagine. Highly recommended!
Great Experience at the Wooden vine. My girlfriend and I were in Charlotte for a quick night away. We strolled around downtown during dinnertime and came upon this place. Everything from the service (our server, Rod (I think) was knowledgeable, personable, and up front about everything on the menu) to the atmosphere was flawless.
Our wine went perfectly with our food which included small portions of tremendously flavorful foods (Capresi salad, mojo verde, grilled grape salad, charcuterie plate, s'mores). It was timed perfectly for our evening as we sat outside on the sidewalk in downtown Charlotte.
If you're looking for delicious food with correct portions and a great time. Go here. Everything was fantastic.
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Best Place for Wine and Food in Uptown!. Wow! Walk into the Wooden Vine and you realize you are in a special place unlike anything else in uptown Charlotte! The warm cozy interior with the hand carved solid wood tables are so inviting. I sat down and was immediately greeted with a friendly and wine knowledgeable server. He guided me to find a wine that fit my tastes and I have to say it was the best glass of wine I have ever had, Line 32 was the name of it. Then I turned to the menu and saw so many unique and interesting things on the menu, I couldn't decide which to try. We finally settled on the french onion soup dumplings and the cheese plate for starters. OMG! the french onion soup dumplings were amazing! I have never had anything like them before. They were these plump dumplings filled with french onion soup, served warm with an onion soup broth drizzled over them. We had to fight each other to get the last bite! The cheese plate had lovely cheeses and warm baquette slices brushed with olive oil and herbs which brought out the flavors in the cheeses. I would have liked to see some olives or something added to the plate though.
Next my boyfriend ordered the pineapple tea marinated pork chop. I thought hmmm, I'm not sure about that one, but it was a nice 1 inch thick chop sitting on top of a farro fgrain and pea tendrils with a lovely sauce. The chop was juicy and flavorful - a nice hardy meal! I was nicely surprised. I ordered the wasabi salmon as I love salmon. It was outstanding! Cooked perfectly and delicately flavored against the boldness of the wasabi over pesto sauced soba noodles. It was a perfect match! My friend got the scallops - perfectly seared over basil sauced beet gnocchi which melted in your mouth with just a very mild beet flavour.
Lastly, we just had to try some of the desserts as they were so interesting sounding as well. All of their desserts are made in house and are take-offs of childhood favorites. My boyfriend and I had the "banana split" and my friend got the strawberry soda over rhubarb ice cream with a birch beer creme. It was so good she wouldn't share! The banana split was anything but an ordinary banana split - with the flourless chocolate cake and a caramelized banana mousse! Yummy!
We can't wait to go back and try all the other fun things on the spring menu quick before they change to their summer menu!
GREAT food and staff. Cozy accommodating atmosphere-Cool wood bar! The steak tapas was amazing! Definitely recommend for friends to hang out n have a visit Acoustic guitar performer was perfect touch - not too loud,talented artist Will go back!
Big kudos. Finally hit this joint with some friends. Came in late, the kitchen was closed, but the awesome server/bar maid managed to get us a great cheese plate, hummus, and olives. Some really good wines here, very cool atmosphere. Worth stopping.
Uptown oasis. Love this wine bar - the artwork of the wood inside is SPECTACULAR - and something SUPER unique to our Queen City... although truthfully, I've never stayed inside to enjoy the beauty much because it's always FREEZING cold in there. I love the few outdoor tables and chairs... wine selection is good and prices can't be beaten. Definitely a chill spot to relax and people watch after a long work day.
Nice atmosphere. You can have great conversations here. $5 sampler on Tuesday is wonderful even for a novice like me.
Great Place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, wonderful, warm atmosphere and great food!!!. What more could you ask?
Freash bruschetta, wide selection of wines, pretty expensive but within reason. Good service and really good feel of the place. I definitely recommend for a date or for a small group of close friends who appreciate spending time in fancy places.
They always have really creative wine flights and the staff is very friendly. The guy that's always there is sommelier caliber and will do everything to get you the perfect wine. Couch seating in the back is great, best truffle fries in town too.
We had a fabulous time! Our waiter Michael took great care of us & helped us celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday!
Nice place. Surprise cream brûlée for my wife's birthday. I had the old fashioned with Bullet rye whiskey. Lisa the Rosé wine flight, French, Portugal and Spain. Good time. Check it out.
This place is a little pricey but you get what you pay for at least twice over. We've had the same bartender every time and he is incredibly knowledgeable and always gives wonderful recommendations, even if you've got very specific tastes. The cheese plate is a must have and the flights are a great way to try something new with no risk because there's just no way you'll dislike every wine in the flight, no matter how picky you are.
I love this place. The atmosphere is upscale, and the food was great. I have come alone and with a group as well and the service was excellent. This is a great place to unwind with a diverse atmosphere and I always have a great time. I was shocked to see the previous review, I am also a female of color, and I have never felt unwelcomed. Also the Bacon Jam burger is very delicious and a must try.
Excellent LOCAL place in Uptown Charlotte with excellent food, friendly and professional staff combined with a great wine selection make for a great experience! The wait staff is by far one of the best in Uptown, they are friendly and attentive which is often hard to find at Uptown restaurants. The food has some unique combinations, but I've adventured out and been very pleased with the unique and surprisingly fantastic flavors. The staff is very knowledgeable on wine parings and wine knowledge in general. It's a great place for a date, quick bite before a play or just to have a glass of wine outside during the warmer months.
You get what you pay for, and though it is a little pricey, they have some really awesome wine in house. The bartender was knowledgeable and let us try a few things before ordering, and the recommendations he gave us were spot on. I haven't tried the food yet, but that just gives me a reason to return.
The sign of a great restaurant is not being perfect every time, but in taking care of you when they feel they have not. I love this place, the owner is very hands on and the staff is super professional. I went in on a busy night with 6 ladies, who all ordered different things and split different things....we were heading to a show and the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us, when they felt they had not done enough, they comped a bottle of wine, we were so surprised and pleased, it just added to the joy of an evening spent in Charlotte.
I highly recommend visiting them when you want a special evening.
First time at Wooden Vine this week! Brought a friend and we enjoyed talking to the friendly bartender and ordered the mystery wine pours. Really neat idea as, if you guess the varietal and region correctly, you get it free! Our friend guessed correctly and fun was had by all. We did not order food but will try that next time.
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