We had a great experience for our anniversary. On short notice we were able to get a reservation at 6:15 on a Thurs (as long as we agreed to leave by 7:45....which wasn't an issue for us). There was only one other table seated when we arrived....but the place filled up over the next hour. Neither of us are wine people, but they had a few good local beer options. We started with the Burrata ($15) and it was good - but they really should have had a few more pieces of the brioche toast (only served one). Our entrees came with the soup of the day....which was a tomato base with red pepper and it was outstanding! My bride ordered the pan roasted Scottish salmon ($36) and it was well prepared and she loved the sides. I ordered the special which was a triggerfish (which I had never had before) and it was outstanding! We were too full for dessert.....but they looked great. Service from Rich was awesome! He was a very warm and hospitable and really provided a perfect balance of attentiveness while providing us space to enjoy our evening. We loved our evening and would go back in a heartbeat! read more

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We went for my wife's birthday and was seated right away as we had a reservation. We were greeted by very friendly hostesses and our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Service overall was impeccable! For appetizers, we ordered the foie gras, the octopus and the pork belly. The seared foie gras was very tasty but the portion was rather small. The octopus was succulent and tender. The pork belly was very flavorful and portion size was perfect for an appetizer. For our main courses, we order the Veal and the Elk. Elk meat or elk steak will now be my new favorite go to. Very very tender and juicy almost like prime rib if you like it medium rare, however it is not gamey at all. The red cabbage that came with the elk chop had a little bitterness to it that threw me off. The Veal chop was cooked perfectly on the inside however the outside in my opinion maybe could use a little bit of charring to build a crust and a little more seasoning. The two sides that came with the veal is just good. I definitely recommend this place and would like to return again. read more

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Restaurant is located essentially in a house, which is unique. They have good decorations, but when we were there, there was no music playing, so not much of an ambiance. We started with the octopus, and I got the elk roast with an upgraded salad (with goat cheese and walnuts), and my wife got the special of the day, which was the Alaskan halibut. She got hers with the mushroom soup. The octopus was over cooked and very chewy. The sauce it came with was good though! My wife's mushroom soup was rich and good, she enjoyed it, but it's definitely a heavier soup. I really enjoyed my salad, and would get it again. As for the elk roast, I had to add a bunch of salt to it. I ordered it as a medium rare plus (between medium rare and medium). The first couple bites looked over cooked, but closer to the bone it became much more medium rare plus - so perfect cooking there. Again I was adding salt, but it tasted very good and I finished the whole thing. I didn't touch much of the subbed mashed potatoes since I was very full, but they were good. It seemed like they added a ton of butter to it, which I'm not a fan of, but it's fine. The elk sausage was absolutely incredible - very tender somehow, and the flavor was great. Overall good meal with a big miss on the octopus, but I would recommend for their unique entree options like the elk! read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - Salad, upgraded with goat cheese and nuts - was real good - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Such a cute spot for date night. My husband and I went last night for the first time, celebrating our anniversary. It was perfect weather to sit on the patio and we did just that (with a reservation, of course). Service was excellent (Thanks, Eddie!). We started with scallops as an appetizer. Delicious. Only problem was that I wanted more as the appetizer only comes with 3 so my husband and I had one full scallop each and split the third. What a tease! Thankfully the fresh made bread dipped in rosemary infused olive oil and fresh garlic spread held us over 'til more food rolled out. We kept getting more bread and couldn't refuse it when they asked if we wanted more. We then had salads and butternut squash soup (soup of the day). I highly recommend that soup. It had some sort of delicious bacon jam stuff mixed in which gave it a lot of flavor. The fresh grated cheese on top was an added bonus. For entrees, my hubby ordered the Elk. Our server recommended that he order it medium instead of his usual medium rare temperature. I tried a piece. It was dense, but flavorful. I couldn't eat more than a couple bites. My husband almost finished it. I went to the restaurant thinking I'd order my usual filet, but the special sounded great so I gave it a try. I knew I might not have the opportunity to try it if we came back and the filet appears to always be on the menu. It was was wahoo (a Hawaiian whitefish). It was seared to perfection atop a crab, mushroom, and corn risotto. Asparagus for garnishment. Really nice dish. For dessert, we finished with beignets which were pretty good. Overall, great ambiance, service, and food. read more

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Great fancy date night restaurant! Restaurant in an old house. Food is divine!! Eclectic menu. Everything was delicious! Staff was very accommodating. read more

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My husband and I checked this restaurant out when we were in Charlotte for an anniversary celebration. The interior of the restaurant, location, and service were excellent and we would give a 5/5 for that. The restaurant is an old craftsman home with some parking on the outside and a cute cozy feel. It was a bit too quiet inside and we could hear other people eating and talking so some ambient music would've been nice. The food was overall average, and would rate some dishes 3/5 and others 4/5 as detailed below. Since we weren't that impressed with the food, the overall rating is 4/5 for me. The grilled octopus - 3/5, would skip this one. Though the accompaniments were well thought of, the octopus itself was rubbery and over cooked. We also had some house-made focaccia bread that was cold and didn't have much flavor. If this was warm it would've made a big difference. Mushroom soup - 4/5, the soup has really fresh favors of mushrooms but is mostly heavy cream and feels quite fatty. Alaskan halibut - 4/5, would recommend to fish fans. The fish itself had a nice sear and was flaky and well cooked. The accompanying risotto was good but had a lot of heavy cream and lost some of the lobster flavor. Elk - 4.5/5, the flavors of the elk were really the highlight of the meal and we loved the elk sausage especially. However, we asked for medium rare and it was cooked more on the medium well side hence the half point off. The accompanying potato's were really good. If you're looking for a unique dish and like red meat - this is for you. The waiter brought us a nice dessert to end our meal with the plate stating "happy anniversary" which was a really sweet way to end the meal. read more

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Love the ambience (old money feels), I sat at the bar bartenders were very entertaining combined with great food I jade a really good Saturday evening. I tried red potatoes soup, sea bass with mashed potatoes all delicious. read more

Overall, a solid nice dinner spot in Charlotte. The scallops were good, however I wasn't much a fan of the Couscous served underneath and wish there was more corn. The escargot and burrata appetizers were my favorite and the octopus was good but didn't love the veggies under. My parents loved both of the fish dishes they got and did not want to share! I was heading to grad school and our waiter was so personable and kind and had the pastry chef make me a congratulations dessert which was SO delicious! We also had the pear and lemon dessert but we liked the special made dessert better. read more

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We had a lovely experience! First time patrons with The Fig Tree and fine dining. The atmosphere was awesome and service impeccable. Our food was delicious and would highly recommend! I ordered the sea scallops, which were exceptional, a terrific alcoholic beverage, and a decadent dessert. We celebrated a family birthday that night and were very impressed. Thank you so much; we will definitely be back! read more

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3.5 with a bump up to 4 for service and ambience. This is a good restaurant with classy ambience and solid service. Food was hit or miss for us though. It's a dining experience and as such, dinner is served at a leisurely pace. Make sure you allocate 2-2.5 hours if you dine here and make reservations. Service was top notch. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, kept our sweet tea and bread plate refilled and was thoroughly attentive. Ambience is on the upscale side. The tables are sectioned off in different rooms of the house. We were seated upstairs and I can see that each room was occupied by 2 -3 dining tables. There were more tables but they were kept vacant. Not sure if that was due to covid protocols because when I checked online for reservation times, it appeared to be fully booked during our timeframe. (I booked ahead for our reservation). The complimentary focaccia bread was delicious! It was soft and pillowy on the interior and served with oil and soft buttery roasted garlic. It would have been perfect if the bread came out warm though. As delicious as the bread was, a few pieces had too much salt sprinkled on top. Our appetizers were delicious. We ordered the sautéed shrimp (4 pieces) - sauce was intricate and tasty. We also ordered the burrata. Portion was small (1 small ball) but the burrata was really good. For entrees, we ordered: Veal chop- very good, tender and tasty Scallops- hubby got this and said it was too salty. Shortly after our dinner, his stomach didn't feel well. Filet mignon- we ordered medium but it came well done. Our server agreed it was overcooked and replaced it with a medium rare piece. I didn't try it but I don't think the person who ordered it liked it. It was only half eaten and the portion wasn't big. NC trout- this is what I ordered and I loved the dish. The trout was perfectly cooked and buttery. It was topped with heirloom tomatoes which complimented it well. You have to eat the trout together with the topping to get the full experience. Our entrees came with salad or corn bisque (for an up charge). The salad was fresh and tasted good. Corn bisque was tasty with a prominent corn taste and had just the right amount of creaminess but 2 of the 3 bowls of corn bisque was too salty. We ordered the cheesecake for dessert and it was decent. We were celebrating an early birthday and they made it very special by adding an inscription to our cheesecake and then they surprised us with a plate of proliferoles! I rate the food 3.5 stars for the following reasons: 1) hubby's stomach wasn't feeling well after the dinner 2) filet mignon could be improved 3) too much salt sprinkled on a few of the items That being said, service and ambience was top notch and I think if you order the right dishes, this could be an amazing dinner experience. read more

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A top notch, quiet and fancy place to dine. Perfect for celebrating something special in a classy way. I came here to celebrate my birthday (along with at least 4 other parties), and am extremely satisfied with the experience from start to finish. Definitely make a reservation, as this spot looked to be booked up(I made a reservation online 3 weeks in advance). A soon as we arrived, we were greeted warmly and taken to our table immediately, and then greeted by our server Corey, who was fantastic, extremely helpful and provided just the right amount of commentary for everything, perhaps the best server I have had in Charlotte this year! We started with drinks, and old fashioned and a paper plane, and then chose the escargot as our appetizer. The escargot was fine, but the gorgonzola sauce was amazing, and perfect for dipping the fresh bread into to mop it all up(and thanks to our server for recommending this and providing extra bread). On to the mains, I had the halibut and lobster tail, and my wife the elk chop. I will say the elk chop was pretty darn tasty, but my dish was by far the star. The halibut was cooked perfectly, with a perfect balance of sear and buttery flavor, blended expertly with the spinach and risotto it rested on. The lobster tail was equally tasty, again with a rich, buttery perfect flavor. Finally for desert we tried the begnets, which they decorated with a little candle and a happy birthday. They come with coffee ice cream which pairs quite well, and are not the classic begnets, but more like freshly fried and warm donut holes dusted with sugar; but very good! All in all a great experience I highly recommend, especially if you like a classic house setting instead of a more modern fancy restaurant vibe. read more

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Wedding event last night in a private room upstairs. Food: perfect. Service: perfect. I had the elk, my better half had the sea bass--both excellent. Will definitely be back! read more

A high class fabulous experience from start to finish! I haven't been to an upscale restaurant since moving to Charlotte and this one will be hard to top. This is the kind of place where collared shirts or sport coats are expected. White table cloth service is provided. The atmosphere matched the prices on the menu. All of the above reasons are why my husband and I celebrated his birthday here. We split the escargot which came in the most delicious Gorgonzola cream sauce. The plate was served warm with a chunk of Gorgonzola cheese in the middle that was continuously melting to provide more sauce.. excellent for dipping the house made bread in. I had the elk chop.. 100% recommend. It was filling, seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Similar to steak but to me, it seemed more flavorful. If that wasn't enough, the cabbage and herb spaetzle was delicious! My husband had the halibut and lobster tail. He raved how fresh it was. We had the beignets for desert. They weren't traditional beignets found in New Orleans, but rather just donuts sprinkled with sugar. Still good though! Service was on point from start to finish. Easy street parking. read more

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Ambiance: quant southern charm. Drinks: well mixed and well thought-out. Food: I got in trouble from my table for eating too loud. I couldn't stop commenting on each bite. Truly an experience. read more

Another pretentious Charlotte letdown. overpriced, flavorless food. Mashed potatoes were completely flavorless, bread was served cold, martini had way too much vermouth, steak was covered in oil/butter which overpowered the entire dish. skip this and go to literally any other restaurant in Elizabet or Plaza. read more

Highly recommended, strong service, a bit of a miss on the flavors, though. Fig Tree knew it was our anniversary and mentioned it several times, including a gratis dessert with thoughtful words on the plate. The server we had was professional, efficient, and attentive. We enjoyed the grill octopus for a starter, the mushroom soup, and the lamb shank. All three of those were well prepared, but none were wow(!) in their taste. It was a good meal, for sure, but for how much the place is recommended the gap seemed like a miss. We'll try again and see if we missed because we ate so late on a busy Saturday night. read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Last night i gourmand ... Last nights meal and experience was one for the books . For a moment I legit forgot I was in Charlotte . This French cuisine dining is top notch and everything was nothing short of amazing . Our waitress Beth was very detailed in everything she presented us with from pouring our French pressed coffees to her mannerisms towards the food she brought out. The Fig Tree is located in an old vintage house surrounded by trees and bushes with a patio out front . The music that was playing in the inside was perfect for the setting with a candle lit on every table side . Now to what I had the pleasure of indulging in listed below : French Pressed coffee Salad w/ Dandelion greens, goat cheese, and strawberries. Appetizers Escargot- Burgundy Helix Snails, Cremini Mushrooms,Creamy Gorgonzola, & Crostini Fried Oysters- Florida Gulf Fried Oysters with Eggplant Agrodolce, & Deviled Egg Aioli. Seared Foie Gras- over Apple Chutney, Praline, and Cherry Gastrique Entree Australian Lamb Chops - Australian Double Chops with Parmesan Polenta Cake, Baby Carrots, Black Cherry Chutney & Mint Gremolata Desserts : Lemon Poppy Almond Cake- with Strawberry Compote, Caramelized White Chocolate Crumble, Strawberry Whipped Ganache,& Lemon Granita Clementine Pavlova- Mandarin Curd, Red Wine-Pickled Blueberries, Candied Ginger, and , Creme Fraiche Ice Cream I can't even choose any favorites because I loved everything here . Talk about food porn, they nailed it . This was the most memorable meal I have had in a long time . Do yourself a favor and treat yourself . read more

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Came here for a date night around Christmas after wanting to visit for a while. It's definitely an upscale price point and a unique menu, but a few things fell flat for me. We were seated in a room upstairs that just felt kind of crammed and dated. I always thought it would be so cute and quaint on the inside, so was surprised that there wasn't really much ambiance. We started with the tuna tartare dish which was delicious and probably my favorite of the evening, then we got entrees and upgraded to the Caesar salad to start which was a bit underwhelming and very undressed with some pieces of lettuce not having any dressing. I got the sea bass which was very good, it came over truffle mashed potatoes which just tasted like regular mashed potatoes to me. We ended with the eggnog crème brûlée which was just ok, it had a very thick layer of gingerbread or some type of cookie on the bottom with a thin layer of custard on top. It wasn't bad, just not exactly a crème brûlée. Overall I am glad I tried fig tree, but was a bit disappointed in the experience given the price point and the hype around the place. read more

Wonderful first time experience thanks to a wonderfully attentive and vibrant staff, charmingly decorated design and a Menu nearly impossible to choose from! Phenomenal experience from the beginning with their complimentary focaccia bread made in house, followed by our orders of the Fried Oysters, Pork Belly and the Escargot. Oysters were my wife's favorite of the three because of the unique mix of flavors and the texture. Pork Belly was my Brothers favorite and was cooked to perfection offering a little crisp and tenderness. My fav was the escargot because while yes it was wonderful, the Gorgonzola and Mushroom sauce that it comes in made all the difference. (Pairs wonderfully with the focaccia!!). Moving on to the entrees, we shared the Elk Chop, Sea Bass and the Filet. All A+ but unfortunately I forgot to grab photos of these . Warm and attentive service that offered a congratulatory dessert gesture because my wife is pregnant! Overall phenomenal time, and sets the bar for any restaurant who's goal is to be the best. read more

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I know this is considered one of the best restaurants in Charlotte, but I never found their menu too appealing...so I've turned down opportunities to go here for years...well, decades! However, recently, I checked out their fancy schmancy desserts on Yelp...and THIS is why I finally chose this place to celebrate our latest anniversary. The place was exactly as I expected...Old fashioned, southern, and quaint. Nice, classic ambiance, but not really my cup of tea...in that I prefer more chic, stylish elegance OR modern and edgy. Their patio area was quite small and claustrophobic, but somewhat charming, so we chose to sit outside. We didn't find any of their appetizers appetizing, so decided to have soup and salad instead. Their Soup of the Day (Poblano?) was surprisingly good. My husband had the basic House Salad, and I had Caesar Salad with Fried Calamari (5 bucks extra). Now, I REALLY liked this! Wondered why other restaurants haven't thought of this unique idea. Truly, there weren't too many items on the entree menu that appealed to me...but we decided to go with fish. I chose their Salmon dish, and my husband had the NC Mountain Trout. Honestly, I wasn't blown over with its deliciousness, but it was better than I had expected. For some reason, I expected a super-skimpy portion...but it was fairly substantial. Also, my Salmon had a juicy, savory flavor. Think my husband felt the same about his dish. (but honestly? I thought his dish was ridiculously pricey for what it was...a thin portion of fish w/ veggies only, no carbs). I tried their Pear Martini, and it was good...but nothing extraordinary. BTW, I loved their smooth jazzy overhead music...but I just didn't understand why it was on so low. I wished it would drown out the traffic noise. I always wonder why so many restaurants in Charlotte are so conservative with the volume of the music. I personally think great overhead music can make or break the ambiance. In this case, their GREAT music did nothing...in that the volume was so low. Now, here's where things got truly disappointing...their desserts. Especially so because I came expecting SO much better after browsing thru their nearly "food art" caliber pics on Yelp (like check out the OLD pictures of their Pavlova or Chevre Cheesecake). For starters, they no longer serve the beautiful Pavlova dessert. After some indecisions, we decided to try the Chevre Cheesecake...with some expectations (again, I saw pictures beforehand!). Well, the dessert looked nothing like what I saw. In fact, it looked like a standard cheesecake, and the presentation was just not that "fancy" (honestly, it bordered on ugly). SO disappointing!! I mean, THIS is the reason I chose to come here...for their fancy desserts! I liked the small iced cream accompaniment more than the cheesecake itself. They did slap on "Happy Anniversary" on the plate, which was thoughtful...but it wasn't complimentary. They did, however, give us these 2 small balls (truffles?) of Pumpkin. Sweet gesture, but I was a bit surprised. At every "nice" restaurant in town, we always got complimentary dessert on our anniversaries. In fact, Steak 48 last year, we got an extravagant Beignet TREE...a HUGE gift! The year before at Eddie V, we not only got an amazing dessert with candles (and confetti?), they gave me a Rose flower!! But here, just 2 small truffle balls lol. Overall, I had mixed feelings about this place...some good, some not so good. I thought their foods were solid, but I wasn't amazed by any of it. With such high ratings and the buzz over the years, I just expected MORE. From hostess to waitress and busboy, everything was quite smooth and seamless. No issues there. I guess my biggest issue was their changes in the dessert menu (a big drop in quality?)...and some other things mentioned above. NOT impressed. At least now I checked out this Charlotte staple, and saw a bit of what they had to offer. Think we'll be returning to Eddie V or Steak 48 several times before (if ever) returning here. read more

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The Fig Tree is definitely a "special occasion" restaurant. The service was great - our server was so friendly and helped us make decisions on what to get. He was sure to ask if we were there for a special occasion (we were) and was very attentive the whole meal. We had the calamari (not pictures) as an appetizer and it was delicious. The caesar salad was probably one of the best I've had. The tomato soup was the soup of the day - it came cold which was unexpected but it was delicious. The main courses were fantastic. The red snapper was the special for the day and the risotto with it really made the meal. The duck was really good as well, with great gnocchi. There were quite a few options for dessert. I liked our choice, but it didn't blow me away. The ice cream was the best part. Dessert was followed by complimentary bon bons which I thought was such a nice touch! We wanted an upscale experience and definitely got that here. It was pretty expensive, but the experience overall was superior. Will definitely come back to celebrate major life events! read more

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Yes, romance in an intimate setting to set the Anniversary weekend. I felt like we were the only ones with a table for two. Both us started with a unique cocktail from the menu. We got very excited as the server explained the special in Andrew Zimmern detail. lol We choose the appetizer that had scallops with two different types of cherry tomatoes and a zesty lemon creamy sauce what tiny bits of bacon. Topped with a crunch type of bread. My lobster and risotto entree came with a salad or soup. I decided to have the Caesar salad with complimentary anchovies. Let me tell this was my first time trying anchovies it blended the salad well to infuse the taste. Everything was nice from to start to finish at The Fig. If you are looking for something really nice take your date to The Fig Tree. read more

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Amazing experience, service, food quality, etc. Be sure to make reservations/ plan agreed! read more

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The best upscale meal I have ever had the service was impeccable cannot recommend this place enough, especially for a special occasion

I will not give this place five stars only because the flavors were not as amazing as other places I've been to that are just as expensive. Further, it was our anniversary and everyone knew-- but we didn't get a plate that said "happy anniversary" on it, so I was a bit disappointed with that, also. To the meal-- I ordered the lamb dish with the apple dessert and my partner ordered the wagyu beef entree and one of the chocolate desserts. I ordered the house salad with my food while my partner ordered the soup of the day which was pumpkin. The pumpkin soup was delicious, although it was heavy on the cream. My salad was saltier than I would have wanted. The lamb dish was tasteful, and the beef was VERY tender. The desserts were good. I wouldn't say anything was exceptional, although our server. Zak, was really great. read more

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Dinner here was very good and Bill, our server, was outstanding. We had the pear martini & thirst & how cocktails. Delicious! We had the octopus for appetizer, butternut soup. For main course we had the sea bass & filet, both excellent. Dessert was mont blanc that we shared and we didn't like it unfortunately. All in all, we will definitely be back. read more

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Best restaurant I've been to in Charlotte since moving here in 2021! Can't wait to go back! The food was amazing, service was impeccable!

Came here with high expectations because of such high ratings and "fancy" category. Honestly, the price is fancy and maybe the wine, but I wouldn't say the food is. It is a much more of a traditional aesthetics, small parking, and small cute outdoor seatings. Decided to bring my sister and BIL to this place for a birthday celebration. I got salad and a fried egg over some pork belly (don't remember the name), duck, and lamb chop. We got dessert too, but honestly I don't even remember what I got anymore and didn't take a picture of it either. The flavors, overall is nothing special and unique about it. I actually struggled finding their menu appealing. I think this is more home cooking than fine dining. Service was not bad. Standard. read more

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One of charlottes finest Consistent With food and service Fine dining without being to stuffy read more

My son and I went to The Fig Tree for a Birthday celebration, and had an excellent meal and wonderful service. I would definitely go back for a special occasion. The escargot and tuna tartar were delicious, and our waitress made great recommendations for our drinks and entrees. read more

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My parents and I found ourselves in Charlotte for the first time on Mother's Day due to a flight change. Figured that dinner at Fig Tree would help make the day more special. I ended up with what was a lifetime top ten meal--truly memorable without the pretentiousness or pomp of top restaurants in other locales. Even the other guests at the restaurant weren't trying to fake it and were asking some of those genuine yet naive questions that people in Chicago, for example, are too proud to wonder aloud. We ordered 4 apps (fried oyster/pork belly, escargot, crawfish rav, duck confit) and what I'd imagine are 3 of the major entrees (sea bass, elk, veal). The entree portions were large and execution was perfect. For the apps, the only complaints were that the batter for the oysters was too salty and we could have used more escargot as they seemed greatly outnumbered by the mushrooms to the point that I'm not convinced everyone at the table actually ate a snail. I would highly recommend this restaurant especially for foodies passing through Charlotte who want to experience something special. read more

This was a true elevated experience with every detail taken care of. Drinks were incredible and food even better. The sweet potato soup was rich and creamy. Burrata app was a great start along with Octopus (octopus slightly chewy but still delicious). Scallops flavorful and well prepared. Sea bass was by far best thing we had..full lobster chunks included. The building and space overall is historic but well maintained very old school feel. read more

A delicate French style restaurant that gives you a Parisian dinning experience. Our server was very friendly and nice, and the dining environment was quite pleasant. The Foir Gras was FANTASTIC! Hands down the best I've ever had in my life. Most other items we ordered were decent too. However, the elk chop was a major disappointment. It was one of the dishes that the restaurant was most known for, and it was recommended by multiple friends of ours. But the chop was burned on the outside and the coffee rub made it tastes very bitter. The burnt flavor came onto the vegetables as well, and the entire dish was ruined because of that (which was disappointing for a dish that costs $44) Our server apologized and promised to give us a dessert on the house. But since we were in a hurry to leave, we didn't get compensated for the burnt elk chop. Apart from the unpleasant elk chop, everything else was delicious. So I would still give this place four stars. read more

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We went during restaurant week for our anniversary dinner. The service is top notch and I guess that's what you're paying for. The food wasn't as amazing as I thought. Both main course left something to be desire. The sea bass is such a good fatty flavor fish but it just tasted like any other fish when prepared the way they did with the lobster, sweet corn, and mashed potatoes just take away from the fatty fish flavor. The lobster made it smell fishy. The Guinea fowl was ok but needed more flavor as well. My favorite dish from the dinner was probably the onion soup and the Foie Gras. The onion soup was so creamy and delicious just like a lobster bisque but without the lobster (tasted better than the lobster bisque at some place). The Foie Gras was very interesting. It melted in your mouth just like a fatty pork belly, not like the goose liver taste I was expecting. We got the Vineyard Gâteaux for dessert. Too much honey flavor. Not as good as I was expecting it to be. read more

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This place is a total winner. I had low expectations coming from location where eating is the entertainment. The salad with this home made dressing was probably one of the best I ever had. The steak was an average cut of steak--not spectacular. Yet, I found a way to eat it all. The deserts were incredible. This is a gem. read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - Salad - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is the kind of place you go to when you want a quiet dinner with someone special. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and at least two other couples were there celebrating birthdays just within our immediate area. The atmosphere is lovely, the service superb and the food is classically prepared using only the finest ingredients. I had the burrata to start and my husband had the escargots. Both dishes were without a doubt the best we've had, but admittedly the burrata portion was extremely small, but the Gorgonzola sauce that came with the escargots was to die for. Hint: bring a straw. J/K (sort of) I opted for the trout and hubby got the veal. Both dishes were perfectly prepared with the crispiest skin on my trout I've ever had. Dessert of beignets with coffee ice cream was a little disappointing (but the ice cream was amazing) but if you've never been to New Orleans to have the originals you may think these are worth the calories. We didn't. I'm giving this place five stars because of all of the above, but chances are if we lived in the area we wouldn't frequent it very often because we don't feel the value was there. With three drinks total, two apps, two cappuccinos, two entrees and shared dessert our bill was close to $200 plus tip. Not unheard of but a little steep for frequent dining out. At least for us. (One more thing...the upstairs ladies bathroom is the prettiest I've ever seen with the loveliest stained glass windows you will ever see.) read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - Beignets - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

WOW! This is probably my new favorite fine dining restaurant in town! Everything from the atmosphere, service and food were excellent. To start, the layout is really nice. The Fig Tree is a repurposed old bungalow style home with each room set up with dining tables. We sat upstairs in a room to the left of the landing. It was quaint and a nice change from restaurants where you can't hear your dining partners. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the right bottle of wine but the waiter was so patient with us and gave us tastings until we found a nice bottle. I got the oyster special to start the meal and the pairings were amazing. They prepared cucumber lemon, corn and salsa and a jalapeño peach. Escargot was also ordered and the sauce is so delicious the waiter said people order cups of sauce to go. It's a Gorgonzola cream sauce but the typical blue cheese flavor was very muted. It's rich, smooth and flavorful. I can see why it's a hit! Salads came next and you can tell everything is fresh and the dressings are homemade. For the entree, I had the lamb with polenta cakes. The lamb was cooked perfectly, was seasoned well with herbs and so tender. The polenta cakes were a nice light fluffy contrast and the sauce added a nice sweet balance to the dish. I'm not huge on desserts but that pistachio ice cream was heaven! Obviously, I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back and not soon enough!! read more

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Good spot. 1) Come here if you want to spend big on a very special occasion. 2) Come here for the service and elegance, more so then the food. 3) The food here is good, but it is 4x more expensive than comparable meals. read more

If you have never been to Fig Tree, it's a gorgeous restaurant in a 1913 house in Elizabeth- like a real house with no elevators so you can be seated upstairs in rooms or downstairs in the living room area. It's cozy, and the service and food is always superb! In the summer/fall months they also have a patio available. The restaurant is a solid choice if you want a date night with the central focus being the food! The ambiance is low-key - you don't have to deal with large crowds or loud music here! Without future ado - here's what we ordered: NC Day Boat Grouper and Lobster Tail over Spinach and Saffron Risotto with Sherry-Lobster Beurre Blanc Elk Chop with Crispy Parmesan Yukon Gold Potatoes, Red Kuri Squash Puree, and Smoked Bacon, Blueberry, Balsamic Gastrique Beignets with Cinnamon Crème Anglaise and Coffee Ice Cream All were incredible, that are presented as works of art and taste even better! For cocktails: French Ginger Martini - Domaine de Canton, Absolut Citron Vodka, Prosecco, Fresh Lemon, and Ginger Rim and Thirst and How - Bullet Rye, Dry Sherry, Orange Liqueur, Orange Bitters and Orange Peel And my absolute favorite - an ICEWINE flight. If you can't find it on the wine list - it's on the dessert menu. Their ice wine flight consists of Inniskillin Icewine Flight Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc If you've never had Icewine before - you have to. They harvest the frozen grapes which has such a concentrated, intense sweetness but it's NOT sickly sweet if that makes sense. It's hard to describe it in a way that does it justice but anytime I see it on a menu I buy it because it's so good! read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday this week. Parking is a bit tough. We ended up parking down the street. They were busy on a Tuesday night. First off, staff were exceptional. Bravo to our server. She was fun, knowledgeable, and made it a lovely experience. Disclaimer here: I was feeling kind of terrible from drinking sickeningly sweet wine at a winery earlier in the day...so, my food was mostly untouched. And I'm pretty sure they saw this weird girl with a giant dry-aged kanas city strip and thought, "she must hate the food cause she ate 2 bites". But rest assured, the food was great. I did not recover until the end of the meal and was finally able to enjoy the dessert fully. We started off with foie gras. Well seared, well seasoned, perfect temperature. It was melt in your mouth deliciousness. Love the cherry gastrique, which have it a bit of sweet and tartness. The dry-aged Kansas City strip was a perfect medium rare. Nicely seasoned, but you can still taste the meat. Balsamic romanesco and caramelized shallots paired nicely. Polenta cake was nice. I had them box up the remainder of my steak and it still came out a lovely medium after reheating at home. Tender and delicious. My boyfriend had the elk chops. Also perfectly cooked to a medium rare. He really enjoyed that. Once I've fully recovered from the wine situation, we ordered their beignets for dessert. Which they've thoughtfully piped "happy birthday" in chocolate. It was amazing! Those little balls are so addicting! They were crunchy, ultra fluffy, dusted in cinnamon sugar, with cinnamon creme anglaise to dip and homemade coffee icecream. I would eat more of that any day anytime. To round off, they brought another birthday surprise, chocolate covered almonds with sea salt to nibble on. Definitely will revisit. Not sick on wine of course. read more

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