An Unforgettable Evening

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McNinch House

Charlotte’s landmark for fine dining since 1989.
Five curated courses. An award-winning wine list.
A Victorian home steeped in history.

McNinch House Restaurant private gated entrance

Welcome

A Victorian Gem in Charlotte’s Fourth Ward

Since 1989, the circa 1892 Queen Anne home of Charlotte Mayor Sam McNinch has been the setting for the city’s most celebrated dining experience. Every evening is a seven-course journey — meticulously crafted, personally served, and unlike anything else in the Queen City.

Built for the McNinch family and painstakingly restored over a decade by founder Ellen Davis, McNinch House Restaurant is an equisite historical landmark on North Church Street and Charlotte’s most treasured address for a truly special evening.

Discover Our Story

The Experience

Choose Your Culinary Journey

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Premier

4 courses

Wine Pairing +$60

2 Opening selections
Entrée selection
Dessert selection

Grand

5 courses

Wine Pairing +$75

3 Opening selections
Entrée selection
Dessert selection

Chef’s Tasting

5 courses

Wine Pairing +$125

Chef’s curated selection

2 Opening courses
2 Entrée courses
Dessert course

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A $50 per person cancellation fee will be charged for no shows.
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or food allergies when making a reservation.

Charlotte’s only restaurant to hold AAA Four Diamond status for twenty-three consecutive years

AAA 1998 – 2022

Meet The Chef

Chef Brozdan

Executive Chef, McNinch House Restaurant

“Every course is a conversation between the kitchen and the guest. We cook for the moment — seasonal, deliberate, and made entirely for you.”

Meet The Team

McNinch House Executive Chef Brozdan Elliott

Accolades

Recognized for Excellence

AAA

4 Diamond Award

23 consecutive years 1998-2022

Wine Spectator

Best Restaurants for Wine

2011 – 2026

OpenTable

Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S.

2017

Charlotte Magazine

Most Romantic Restaurant

2020 – 2022

Zagat

Top Extraordinary Restaurants

2016 – 2017

OpenTable

100 Most Romantic U.S.

2014 – 2015

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Voices

What Our Guests Say

“This was a very special birthday dinner. Our favorite thing was the wine pairings. Service was top notch. The house is beautiful.”

OpenTable August 2, 2026

“We had a wonderful dinner at the McNinch House for our 47th anniversary. Outstanding experience, great food, atmosphere, pairings and amazing staff. Thank you Michael and Wendy for such a lovely time!”

OpenTable July 7, 2026

“Always an outstanding meal. Service is great. The house is so beautiful. Love that they have kept its charms.”

OpenTable June 24, 2026

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Where History Meets Hospitality

Reservations accepted for parties of two to eight.
Private events available seven days a week.

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Tuesday – Saturday · Seatings 5:30 – 8:30 PM
511 North Church Street · Complimentary parking behind the restaurant