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McNinch House

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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.
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Built for the McNinch family and painstakingly restored over a decade by founder Ellen Davis, this landmark on North Church Street is Charlotte’s most treasured address for a truly special evening.
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Discover Our Story

The Experience

Choose Your Culinary Journey

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Premier

4 courses

Wine Pairing +$60

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2 Opening selections
Entrée selection
Dessert selection

Grand

5 courses

Wine Pairing +$75

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3 Opening selections
Entrée selection
Dessert selection

Premier

5 courses

Wine Pairing +$125

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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.

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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

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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

View All Accolades

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Voices

What Our Guests Say

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“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

“We had an amazing experience at McNinch! The atmosphere was intimate and welcoming. The food was fresh, flavorful and delicious!!!! The waitress was friendly and explained everything that was served to us. It definitely exceeded our expectation!”

OpenTable June 5, 2026

JOIN US FOR DINNER

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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