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    The Fig Tree Restaurant

    4.5 (672 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE FIG TREE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Halibut
    Creighton F.

    The Fig Tree. Ever disappoints and the food is always delicious. I am always excited to visit this restaurant and enjoy a great meal.

    Escargots
    Kel G.

    Order: grilled octopus, escargot, and sea bass The grilled octopus was roasted with red and Poblano Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, and Chimichurri. The Escargot were removed from their shell and cooked with portobello mushrooms in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce with a side of crostini. And lastly the sea bass was sautéed over black truffle-Yukon gold mashed potatoes with Maine lobster, prosciutto, sweet corn, and buttery wine sauce. All the dishes were tasty however I wasn't a huge fan of the escargot. I recently visited Paris and had Paris escargot expectations and these disappointed a little. Removing the snails from their shell took away from the experience and the sauce was too heavy. The best dish was probably the sea bass. Aside from the food, the service was great.

    Foie Gras
    Ted G.

    A refined and classy restaurant in what was once an old stately home. The food and service has to be among the best in Charlotte- wonderful for a special (or any) occasion! Also an exceptional in-depth wine list. We were served primarily by Sadik, a personable and very knowledgeable young man. He knew the menu and ingredients perfectly and made great recommendations. I had the sea bass, cooked perfectly- medium I'd say. Wonderful sauce with some lobster pieces too. My before and after pics tell the story for me. I'd say one of the best meals I've ever had. I started with a treat- the seared foie gras followed by a small Caesar salad, also incredibly good. We also had a Filet Mignon, cooked perfectly and delicious too. All in all, a terrific meal.

    Sanbir K.

    Amazing food Amazing service by server Sadik. He did good recommendations. Amazing vibe. Clean food. Nice and amazing place to dine and enjoy the great food. Must try as they serve clean and amazing food. Might be short of words but grilled octopus was amazing and must try duck. My friend had shot rib and he was amazed to do well with the food. Must try banana cheese cake.

    Ginger B.

    Amazing dinner with 2 friends, seated outdoors. Beautiful space and we had perfect weather. I appreciate that gluten-free items are labeled on the menu. There is an extensive wine list but we each decided to go with cocktails because their cocktails looked so creative and delicious (and they WERE!). We shared the house-made ricotta appetizer (vegetarian) - the different types of beets were so perfectly sweet and honestly I could have eaten the whole thing myself because it was SO GOOD. I had the Sea Bass entree - not too rich but very delicious! The lobster in the dish was a really nice touch. I never had lobster and sea bass together before. I was worried it would be too rich based on the description but our server highly recommended the dish. One person had the salmon dish on the menu and the other had rib eye that was one of the daily specials not on the menu. We couldn't resist dessert so we somehow found room to share the Lemon Posset. It was so good! Not too sweet, not too tart, and every component was heavenly. The brulee crunch was so good! I highly recommend this restaurant especially during nice enough weather for outdoor dining.

    Sea bass with Lobster on bottom. Rib eye with fingerling potatoes (so good) on top

    Everything was incredible from start to finish. The dressing for the salad was amazing and all tasted so fresh. I had the sea bass and my husband had the rib eye special and both were 100/10. It's expensive but the portions are generous and the flavors, quality and service were exceptional and worth the $$$. We got lucky with a non humid summer night with a breeze and the patio was perfect.

    Bison Rib Eye
    Bret H.

    Quite the interesting milieu placing such a high end restaurant in what looks like a historical era home. Both stairs and ramp are available for patrons to enter. This is a place for special occasions. In my case my daughter and I were celebrating her recent graduation with her master degree. The wine selection is extensive and the prices range from expensive to OMG. But if you buy by the bottle they will recork so you can take the rest home if you don't finish it. We went with two appetizers- the escargot and lobster cakes. The escargot was delicious and the sauce it was served in made great sop for the focaccia that came with the meal. My daughter ordered the off the menu wagyu and she let me try it. Out of this world delicious! I ordered the bison and although it was gristly it had a wonderful flavor- especially with the cream sauce, potatoes, and asparagus that came with it. We really wanted dessert but there simply was no room. I do want to commend the service there. The waitstaff was on point both in describing the meals at presentation, wine recommendations, silverware replacement, and table clearing. I really enjoyed my dining experience here and will be back. Just note that it is not cheap to eat here so be prepared for that.

    Bread
    Stephanie H.

    We have been wanting to try this for a couple years now and wish we came sooner, it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere is very unique with it feeling like you are having a home cooked dinner in someone's house. By far the steak was the best steak i have had out, cooked to perfection. The lobster cakes were our favorite app we had. Service was great, would highly recommend!

    Sirloin Steak
    Lonnie G.

    The Fig Tree is definitely an experience. It is not somewhere you will go everyday, but if you have something or someone you'd like to celebrate, this is the place to go. My absolute favorite place in Charlotte, I have never had a bad experience here. The food is amazing, cooked perfectly, and the staff is wonderful as well. Anyone would be impressed with this Charlotte gem.

    Banana pudding cheesecake
    Khadiga B.

    Was excited to try The Fig Tree after hearing so many reviews about it, made a reservation for my husbands birthday. We were seated quickly upon arrival and headed upstairs to a more intimate setting. One thing I'd read in prior reviews is that the quietness can get a little awkward because of how close other guests are to you/the restaurant is in a house so even with background music on, you have to be pretty quiet so other guests aren't hearing you. Our waiter was great at describing the specials for the day, we ordered the scallops to start, mushroom bisque soup, and the filet + sea bass for our entrees. The scallops were cooked well but slightly salty and not as warm/hot as they should be when served. The table bread focaccia was also unfortunately cold which made it hard to enjoy. The mushroom bisque was excellent however & both of our entrees were wonderful. We did notice that our plates seemed to have significant wear/tear around the ring which we at first thought were stains, until we asked the waiter and he said it was from the steam of the dishwashers. Just something to note, they may want to replace them because it does look like a dirt ring around the plate and was just a bit off putting. The dessert was amazing, we made got the banana pudding cheesecake and it did not disappoint. Overall we had a good experience, but there is room for improvement, and for the price/this being a place for special occasions is important to note. The AC was also blowing pretty hard on us over our table which made some of the colder foods (scallops/bread) even more cold.

    Pumpkin Tiramisu
    Jessica Blake D.

    Phenomenal restaurant. Celebrated our 5th anniversary tonight at The Fig Tree and had such a great experience. We had the Apple Purse as an app and then had the sea bass and elk chop for entrees. The sea bass was maybe my favorite dish I have ever had in my life. The combination of flavors was pure artistry. We finished the night off with the seasonal pumpkin tiramisu which was also really good. Will definitely be coming back for more special occasions. So glad we have a restaurant of this caliber in Charlotte!

    Women's bathroom upstairs
    Dawn R.

    We have not visited Fig Tree in a while, but were there last night and it was a fantastic experience. I HIGHLY recommend the Elk chop. It was so flavorful. It had a slight peppercorn crust and the meat was very tender. The red cabbage went extremely well with it and I put a bit of it with every bite of elk. It was so good ! It also came with spaetzle, but I have to say mine is better. If they would have added garlic and parsley to the spaetzle it would have been good also. Entrees come with a nice green salad and it tasted very fresh. Hubby had the lamb loin and it was extremely tender. He loved his dinner and ordered pinot to go with it. We had lobster cake as an appetizer. There were 2 small cakes topped with microgreens. The cakes were nestled over a green sauce that had a hint of spicy heat. They were very good. My pear vodka cocktail was divine. The flavors blended beautifully. I could have easily been greedy and ordered 2. For dessert my husband got the mocha cake with mocha ganache and crunchy bits on top. He loved it so much he didn't want to eat or drink anything after his last bite so that he could savor the flavor. It was nicely rich for those that like mocha. The dessert is very small, so no worries about not being able to finish. I got a Chicago-style strawberry cheesecake and it was yummy. The strawberry was fresh and the cheesecake was very good. I think a little less crumbly crust would have been nice to bring out the creaminess. (We overheard another waiter describe the difference in Chicago vs NY cheesecake.... NY is more dense). Sorry, photos got too dark once the sun went down to see the dessert photos well. What I love about this place is that it is in an old house that has been turned into a restaurant. It has a warm & cozy feel for a special occasion. The women's bathroom is gorgeous ! The service is excellent and I highly recommend this place for a quiet, classy dinner. It's far above most modern places we've recently been to that attempt to hype things up by blasting music to the point you can't hear the person you came with. This place has stayed true to CLASS. It is quiet and a perfect place to bring a date or for a special occasion.

    Sloan M.

    Last evening I had the pleasure of dining at the Fig Tree and it was everything and more. We had a 5 course dinner with wine pairing that spanned from salmon to veal ragu to steak to amazing dessert. This old convert house is a gem in this city and everyone should go there. The staff was attentive and amazing to host all of us.

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    Great food. Great service. Always amazing for a special night out! The elk is amazing. Foie Gras was amazing.

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    It is my favorite restaurant. Excellent service food and love the atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Excellent chef!

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    The food was delicious, the atmosphere is relaxing and Zak was a great waiter. I can't wait to go back!

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    Where is the best seating for an anniversary: standard, upstairs or covered porch?

    My wife and I celebrated an anniversary at the Fig Tree, several months ago. It was cold so the patio was not an option. We ate upstairs and the atmosphere was wonderful, as was the service and the food. There are only a few tables in the upstairs… 

    How long does it typically take to eat here?

    It depends on the type of dining experience you are trying to have. If you are going to the theatre, we try to make you that you make it on time. If you are looking for a nice, well-paced evening, we try to accommodate that as well. Please call… 

    Are the outside tables dog friendly?

    No, we do not allow pets.

    Does this restaurant offer a chef tasting menu with wine pairings?

    Yes and it's great.

    I want to take someone out on a very nice date. Ideally it would be a place where we can both dress up. Is Fig Tree nice enough for that?…

    Yes! It's a great place for a fine dining experience! I would recommend dressing up. Make sure you make reservations. :)

    Is there a Bar?

    Yes, a pretty one!

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