The Fig Tree Restaurant deserves all of the praise. It is a fine dining restaurant in the Elizabeth neighborhood of Charlotte, located in a charming historic house off of Seventh Street. It is expensive, but well worth it for a special occasion or celebration. My wife and I came to Fig Tree to celebrate her birthday and as a part of our little staycation in Charlotte. My first impression was how well they are handling Covid. We felt very safe throughout our experience. They are taking limited reservations, staggering reservation times, spacing tables apart, and have outdoor seating even in the winter. We went on a very cold night in December and decided to sit outside on the front porch. They have heaters all outside and tables spaced out well. They also enforce social distancing and all of their servers wear masks throughout the experience. I know that Fig Tree is known for their Elk Chop and Veal Chop, so going in I knew that I was going to order one of those. After a convincing recommendation from our server, I landed on the Veal Chop. My wife ordered the Sea Bass special and we ordered scallops as our appetizer. The veal chop was a great choice. I had it prepared Medium, and it was perfectly cooked. It also came with jumbo shrimp, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and topped with a sherry garlic butter sauce. I shamelessly cleared my plate, and it was actually a good portion. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Sea Bass, which is really saying something, considering she doesn't normally like fish. My only complaint was the serving size on the scallops. There were literally two. Great flavor, but two chews and you're done. As good as the food was, I think the best thing about our experience was the service. The Fig Tree Restaurant must hire great people and train them well, because you could tell that service was a top priority for them. They do a great job of making this restaurant and experience feel sophisticated and romantic without being stuffy or unapproachable. They even brought out a dessert with a candle that said "Happy Birthday" for my wife. This is a Charlotte Fine Dining Gem, and I would highly recommend for a date night, special occasion, or celebration. I would also not hesitate to go here during Covid, as their handling of the situation was impressive. read more

Went to The Fig Tree as I was visiting Charlotte for the first time. Amazing food, awesome drinks, great service and fabulous dessert...got the beignet with cinnamon glaze and ice cream...I know, you cannot go wrong with that :) read more

Such a great experience and such good food- everything we ordered was cooked to perfection A must try for any special occasion It was our 38th wedding anniversary read more

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Came here for dinner and sat on the patio. It was a beautiful night and the patio was spacious and cozy! Pros: Fantastic service, our server Rich was great and very helpful! The food presentation was beautiful, the restaurant is located in a house and had a great ambience, the water service was very VERY good (my glass was barely ever empty and I drink a lot of water...), and the wine was great!! (Very extensive list too) Cons: food itself was eh for the ratings. I got the elk chop which wasn't anything special and nothing else we got particularly stood out. The salmon was probably the best dish (in my opinion) that my table ordered. Second con was that everything was very slow and drawn out, good if you like that style for dinner though read more

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NOTE: this review is for Take Out only My fiancé birthday was on a Friday so I wanted to do something extra special while we quarantine. Yes, I know it's socially acceptable to go out and dine while social distancing measures are in place - but that isn't my reality. Because of me, we have to stay in forever extra quarantine mode. Where does Fig Tree come into play? By having probably the best food in Charlotte AND having the best servers/bartenders. They were great over the phone making sure my food was ordered exactly to the tee. When I arrived, it was perfectly on time (literally to the minute). They went through the order with me, made sure everything was packaged in a way that nothing would be disturbed during transit and when it got home it was still piping hot! Perfect. So thoughtful, so nice and patient with me even though it was a Friday evening. My family and I got to enjoy the finest dining from the comfort of our dining room. My fiancé isn't keen on lobster but was raving over Fig Tree's Maine Lobster dish. His son doesn't particularly enjoy grains or veggies but he got the Lamb Tenderloin with the Pistachio-Mint cous cous and asparagus... Well, lets just say that the plate was licked spotless. I got the Fettuccine Arrabiata and it was so good that I had to share with my fiancé. I also don't think you can go wrong with any appetizer choice. All in all, I just wanted to thank Fig Tree and their staff. They probably have zero idea or clue but they made this little family feel spectacular and special despite quarantining. Can't wait to come back in person read more

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

This place is amazing! Everything I've had here is the best quality and most delicious! I highly recommend the Foie Gras and the Escargot. The service was also excellent! All management and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I want to give a special thank you to Fletcher at the bar. She is an absolute gem!! An overall wonderful experience! read more

We finally found "our special place!" My husband took me here for an early Valentine's Day dinner and to celebrate something else important in our lives. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, we felt welcomed, cozy and at home. The staff / waiters were very knowledgable about the dishes on the menu, what wines would pair best and they were very friendly. The food was truly phenomenal -- perfectly cooked and extremely flavorful. It was not an issue in the least to have the chef make some accommodations to the meal I ate because of food allergies. This was an added plus for me personally. We had such a lovely evening and look forward to coming back again soon! read more

Just went here with my boyfriend to celebrate our one year anniversary and I have one word... WOW!!!! The service was incredible and the food was to die for. I got the filet mignon and he got the elk - both to die for!! And don't even get me started on the wine, just wow. The ambience of the place is also incredible, the inside is beautiful and elegant. I downloaded yelp just to say this bc it was deadass THAT good read more

When I moved to Charlotte, many people told me that The Fig Tree was a must try and a Charlotte staple. A few people even told me this was their favorite restaurant in the city, so obviously I had to check it out. When I went, I ordered the sea bass with the lobster on top. The meal was great. The fish was fresh and had a lot of flavor. For dessert, we enjoyed the beignets, and let me tell you, I could have eaten this for my entire meal. They were delicious. Our server was exceptional. She was great about checking in on us and gave great recommendations off of the menu. The only reason I gave this place a 4 out of 5 stars is because of how quiet the restaurant was. You could hear someone drop a pen it was so quiet in there. I prefer to eat somewhere where it doesn't feel so stuffy and that I'm the loudest person in the room. Overall, it was a great experience with even better food. read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - Sea bass with Maine lobster - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Romantic, fancy fine dining. This little restaurant is a house that's been repurposed as a restaurant. Dimly lit. Parking available. This is a good place for a date, a special occasion with friends, something special with family. The food is good but I was more impressed by some dishes than others. My favorite thing I tried were the scallop appetizers. The escargot were also very good. The parpadelle pasta was also very good. Everything came out hot and fresh. My waiter was also very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Pretty good. I ordered the Filet and came out good but not a lot of gnocchi and spinach/mushroom came out with it. Like that it comes with a salad and ambiance is nice. read more

Let me start by stating, last month we had the opportunity to dine at a Michelin Star Chef/Owner restaurant up north. After enjoying their tasting/wine pairing we wondered if there was any restaurant in our hometown that could compare. Indeed there is, the Fig Tree. We ordered their Chef surprise tasting paired with their selection of wines. The food would definitely rival any Manhattan MS restaurant and the wine pairing was generous and very good. I highly recommend giving it a try. We plan to return next month. read more

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Our server was amazing and ambiance was perfect!! He recommended so many amazing wines and the salads were on point. The older blonde haired host left a sour taste in our mouth though. Though the younger gals were so sweet! read more

Simply wow. This was an experience. The restaurant is set in a house, creating a very cozy and comfortable atmosphere and ambiance. The service was exquisite and so was the food and the wine list was extensive. As for the items we had: The mushroom bisque. 9.5 out of 10. The flavor was incredible. I would have like to have seen some buttery croutons in the soup. The Caesar with the calamari was a nice combination. Not to mention the homemade focaccia. The fois Gras was delicious and so was the Duck confit. The Elk Chop was incredible and my wife really enjoyed the Sea Bass. Although there was no truffle to be tasted in the truffle mashed potatoes. Dessert, the beignets were ok. The flight of ice wine was delightful. read more

5 star experience for Fig Tree. We'd heard great things and were thrilled with the experience: cozy and unique atmosphere within a historic home, great service from entry to exit, timely service and great food. The escargot was exceptional. I would have loved craft beer on tap or even a better bottled selection, and I think the menu could benefit from a sirloin option, but wouldn't consider either of those to be complaints. Will be back again! read more

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Had to try this place out while we were in Charlotte. It was on multiple lists of best restaurants in the area. Easy reservations via Open Table. We got there on Sunday for dinner - parking in the side lot or on the side street. The place is super charming and quaint. With a wrap around porch with additional seating, there were plenty of options for your dining preferences. It is a converted home so don't expect your typical restaurant setup. They start you off with some delicious bread and garlic spread. They serve individual pieces of bread at a time and are very efficient in refilling your empty side dish when you're done. We started with the stuffed calamari. This was delicious - the chorizo was very flavorful with just enough heat and the calamari was tender. The accompanying sauces worked very well with each bite. The salads were just meh for me. I was excited to try their Caesar/balsamic dressing but was a bit unimpressed. I ordered the parpadelle and my bf ordered the infamous elk. I thought I saw on yelp I could ask for a spicy vodka sauce but our waiter said no, they didn't do that. Pasta was still delicious and super flavorful chock full of veggies but I would've liked to have tried their pink sauce. My bf really enjoyed his elk - not having ever had it before, he thought it was delicious, not gamey at all and cooked perfectly. All in all, we really enjoyed our experience and would definitely visit again if in the area. Our waiter, Kurt was amazing. Great personality and very informative. Great place to check out if in the area. read more

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I love the Fig Tree. Interesting menu items and the food is the highest quality. This is one of the best restaurants in Charlotte. Service is also top tier. I highly recommend! read more

The service was great. Food was good but not great. Met my expectations, just missed the mark by a bit to be great. Seems like the place to go for anniversaries. Not sure why. They don't do anything special for anniversary. read more

My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner after hearing rave reviews, and this restaurant certainly lived up to its name! We had reservations, which I highly suggest making, even for a Sunday, just to be on the safe side. We started with the scallop appetizer, which I highly recommend. There were two scallops and they were absolutely delicious! The crust on top, paired with the sweet potato/potato concoction was melt in your mouth phenomenal and I wish I had 10 of them. For the entree, my husband when with the elk. He loved it, and said medium rare was the perfect temperature. The sides, he said, weren't matching the caliber of the elk, with the spaetzle taking like straight smoke. I ordered the grouper with lobster, and the grouper was clearly fresh and prepared beautifully. I also loved the black rice it was served with, both in taste and color contrast to the white grouper and lobster. We passed on their desserts, even though they sounded amazing, as we had some frozen wedding cake for our one year anniversary. The servers provided us with two small truffles, that tasted like fall heaven. They even wrote happy anniversary on our plate in chocolate. It's the touches like that that make the fig tree the place that it is. I highly recommend it for a special occasion. read more

The Fig Tree Restaurant - It was the only thing I took a picture of, but it made the night! - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We were brought here for a birthday celebration where a friend was treating us. I'm not a big fan of this kind of fine dining because I worked in it for a while in Charleston and it doesn't excite me, and it's very expensive. We went in before our reservation and sat at the bar, they had a few drinks which they really liked including and old fashioned and pinto Grigio. The bartender was kind enough to share the name of the wine. We sat and our server came out to greet us and give us the specials. I liked her cactus earrings. But I don't remember her name. She took our order and brought us out bread with a roasted garlic spread. The bread was house made, very good. Garlic spread could have used a little salt. Next we got a cheese plate, very good selections. I was surprised however they didn't have N.C. cheeses. Then we got our salads/soups. I had the house salad, it was good, the lettuce was fresh. Croutons were a little hard to eat but that's a "me" problem. The servers assistant offered us freshly grated parmesan and fresh ground black pepper to add to our salads/soups. The person that got the tomato soup is a pretty picky eater, he really enjoyed it and so did everyone that tried it. Three of got the Elk Chop which came with spaetzle, Cabbage with bacon and a Dijon sauce. One got the filet with fingerlings and one got the snapper special over risotto. I got the elk chop medium well and my s/o ordered it the same way. Mine came out great, his was underdone but he didn't want to complain and ruin anyone's dinner, he just only ate half of it. It was good, I think they need to bring out different knives to use because elk doesn't cut like a filet mignon, it's a little tougher because it has less fat. The pieces are so big also it is kind of awkward. I really enjoyed the rest of the plate. The spaetzle was very well done, liked the sweet and sour of the cabbage and the Dijon sauce was creamy and well balanced. There was supposed to be horseradish in the dish but I didn't really get that. But I like horseradish to bring a kick. Lastly we got two birthday desserts. One was the beignets with ice cream. The other were cute little semolina and chocolate cookies. The beignets were good, pretty light which was nice. I loved the cookies. read more

My lobster and risotto entree came with a salad or soup. I decided to have the Caesar salad with complimentary anchovies. Everything was nice from start to finish at The Fig. Definitely will revisit it. read more

Chose this restaurant for our anniversary and it was awesome. The food and service were both great. The ambiance is definitely intimate- we sat inside but would definitely go back to sit on the cute patio outside. The portions were much bigger than expected and we didn't make it to dessert unfortunately but the veal chop and the elk chop were both very good. Overall, would absolutely recommend. read more

This was my first visit and decided to take my mom to give it a try. From the very nice hostess to the waitstaff, I was so impressed. Our waiter Bryant was outstanding. He was so friendly and helpful to get recommendations for our entree and even gave us a little thank you note with the bill. He recommended a perfect wine to pair with my Sea bass and my mom had the veal chop, which was delicious! My mom had the escargot which was the best! The sauce, outstanding! Next time I go back I'll be ordering that. We sat upstairs, so if you make a reservation, request that. It was quiet and felt homey. I can't believe I've lived in Charlotte all this time and never knew about this restaurant! Definitely 5 star. read more

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I had high hopes for this place. The menu looks amazing but it was lackluster when the food actually arrived. Our service was outstanding, couldn't ask for better. We were seated promptly on arrival and took our time making some selections. Everything was good but nothing blew me away the way I was hoping for. There wasn't anything that made we want to come back to dine at this price. read more

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

My then boyfriend now husband and I went to this restaurant some years back for an anniversary and were completely impressed by the service and food provided the chef has a way with putting flavors together and everything was cooked to perfection the steak was tender the lobster was tender the risotto was so cheesy and creamy this is a 10 out of 10 recommendation great spot for a date or if you want to impress a client read more

The service at this restaurant is very high end. They have a dress code that matches this level of service, so it's a good place to be celebratory. The food was very good and the patio is very pleasant when the weather is nice. read more

Fantastic dinner at The Fig Tree! I was part of a large group dinner while attending a conference. I was told by several folks that this was one of the better restaurants in Charlotte and it didn't disappoint! The ambiance was very upscale casual in a converted house. The service was impeccable, which was impressive considering a party of about 20 people. Sampled several appetizers including the cheese board and the fried oysters and pork bellies, all of which were delicious. As a large group, our wines were pre-selected, but I heartily recommend the VASO Cabernet, especially with the Elk which I ordered. The only thing that was underwhelming, and that was just because it was served in between the amazing appetizers and entree, was the mixed greens salad which was good, but nothing to write home about. The desserts were to die for. I can vouch for the beignets and the cheesecake, but I'm sure there's not a bad one on the menu! The Fig Tree is epic, but it's also epically expensive, so be prepared to drop some cash. Worth it? Yes, but reserved for a special occasion. read more

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NthThe Fig Tree restaurant is great! Food is always good there. I've been there many times! Service is always spot on! Love the romantic ambiance of the classic Victorian house! Great restaurant all around! read more

I loved everything about The Fig Tree: the service, the food, the drinks, the ambiance...even the music was lovely! I went with a small group and every single one of us enjoyed our meals. I ordered the scallops with corn-shishito pepper couscous and asparagus and it was so delicious! My favorite part of The Fig Tree is that you walk into a place that feels just like home, but you get incredible food, drinks, and service to top it all off. P.S. it will be tough to save room because the food is so good, but try to save room for dessert if you can too :) read more

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

Just finished up our second visit to the Fig Tree last night and both were three star experiences but for different reasons. Visit 1: Food was exquisite, fully of love and joy, surprises, and impeccable execution. Waiter knew the menu front and back and authentically engaged with us around our selections and satisfaction. Why three stars then? We were seated upstairs in an almost empty dining room far far away from every other paying customer with the exception of a large family with multiple children running around the table and being very loud. We were placed here either because 1) we are people of color or 2) because my partner who is a physician came straight from responding to an on call so that we could make our reservation on time and ended up having to wear scrubs to the restaurant. I would have appreciated transparency about this decision by the hostess as being shoved into a deep dark corner of a restaurant that isn't that busy doesn't feel very good at this price point. Visit 2: Exact opposite experience. Reserved a patio table for Valentine's Day. Great view/ ambiance / table... mediocre everything else. The waitress seemed distant and not so welcoming though she was professional and provided recommendations when asked. She just didn't really seem like she took pride in her job or wanted to be there. Somewhat robotic, going through the motions, but doing nothing to make our meal an *experience* (unlike our first visit). The food was honestly uninspired. I don't know how else to explain it other than to say It tasted like someone sad made it. There was no joy, no surprise, and little complexity to the dishes. The best thing we had was the tuna appetizer and the cheese plate. The veal chop was a good quality cut of meat, but the sauce and sides left much to be desired and I did not eat even half of my food. Same for the Mediterranean barramundi, which was the special. This one definitely had more flavor, but still felt very much like something we could make at home with ease. It also needed salt. The waitress never inquired as to why more than half of our meal went uneaten, and just asked us if we wanted itThe beignets and the cheese cake we had for dessert were also just alright. The first time I went to the Fig Tree, I left saying hands down this is the best meal I've had in Charlotte, and this place can compete with fine dining experiences I've had in SF, LA, and NY. I can no longer say this with confidence after our second time around. We will probably be back given that they are STILL outperforming most if not all restaurants in Charlotte... but just makes me sad that I know they're capable of more and better and they did. not. deliver. read more

We have been to The Fig Tree twice, on both occasions the food is delicious and the service is great. Joel was our server tonight and everything was great. read more

Quaint charming restaurant with delicious food and nice wine selection. We had escargot, cheese plate, and their steak special. Everything was delicious. We couldn't get a reservation, so we sat at the bar and had a enjoyable time. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte, always great service and fine dining elegance. The lamb Carpaccio was tasty and the porkchop was not what I would usually order in a restaurant but the suggestion was appreciated and I enjoyed it very much. My girlfriend thought the eggplant ravioli was refreshing. read more

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Excellent service and delicious! Had tuna tartare for appetizer, salad and the veal chop. Tuna was not fishy at all very fresh. Veal was juicy and flavorful. My boyfriend got the Elk Chop which was ok. We thought the meat was tough (but maybe that's what Elk is like). Service was amazing. I accidentally dropped my knife and they brought me a new knife right away. I would come back here again. read more

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

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In the 6+ years I have lived in Charlotte, this was by far the best overall dining experience my husband and I have had here. We were 30 minutes early for our dinner reservation, no problem we were seated right away. The music was wonderful, great jazz - perfect for dining. The room was cozy and well appointed. Even though the rooms are small the din never got too loud that we could not hear the music. Our server Michael was well informed and very professional. All the waitstaff were professional. We started with the foie gras, I had never had it before and it was delicious - fatty (greasy) but delicious. We both had salads that were perfect. Michael made great wine recommendations to complement our meals. I had the sea bass and my husband had the prime rib bison, both were cooked perfectly and delicious. We ended our meal with the chocolate flight and after dinner drinks. All in all we dined extremely well! It was a little pricey and well worth it. Cannot wait to return. read more

Incredible. Every entree was out of this world. All the flavors complimented each other so well. The escargot was made with an amazing cream sauce and the pork belly with sweet potatoes were delicious. My husband had the elk, had the tenderness of a filet mignon. The grouper special with crab risotto was amazing as well. I think anything on this menu will be prepared to perfection To top it off, the service was outstanding. read more

Delicious dishes and exceptional service. I had the veal dish and it was impeccable. My birthday dinner was great.

By far my best restaurant in Charlotte!!!! It is phenomenal - amazing Italian and French menu, great wine selection and perfect vibe for a special occasion or celebration. Fig never disappoints - ever!!! read more

Upon entering The Fig Tree Restaurant, I was told that they were fully booked for the evening. Luckily, there were open spots at the bar. After sitting down, the bartender took my order in a timely fashion. I was surprised to see ostrich on the menu. Never having eaten ostrich, I just had to get it. The ostrich had a rough texture, perhaps being most similar to beef. It tasted similar to a lean steak but with a slight distinct flavor. Regardless, the brandy-green peppercorn sauce that accompanied it added the perfect amount of flavor to the ostrich. The lentils complemented the ostrich, but I didn't feel that the lentils really added any additional flavor or character to the dish. read more

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

Hands down the best dining experience I've ever had and I was born and raised in Las Vegas and have eaten all over the world while in the Corps. From the greeting to the end of the meal, the service was top notch! Every course of the meal was fantastic. Our server was personable and knowledgeable about the menu; which changes often to accommodate for the seasons. I won't go into great detail about what my wife and I had because you NEED to experience it for yourself. She had the Lamb Tenderloin and i ordered the Grouper and Lobster tail. Scrumptious! I'm not even exaggerating! Wow! From beginning to end this was a fantastic dining experience. Go! You will not be disappointed! read more