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Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown), Charlotte, NC
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Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4.8
4.8
4758 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown) is an upscale contemporary restaurant with patio dinning, featuring a menu of steak, imaginative seafood, and creative appetizers paired with an extensive wine list and full service bar specializing in martinis, ports, and single malt scotches.
Dressler's has a close knit group of managers who have worked together many years. Chef Scott Hollingsworth, General Manager Tim Buchanan, Manager Erik Draheim and Bar Manager Brian Lorusso have worked with owner Jon Dressler for 40 years combined. The camaraderie and warmth are obvious from the moment you walk through the doors. An accommodating staff will ensure that your experience is memorable.
The 160 - seat, 6200 sqr ft, Dressler's Metro has unparalleled views of downtown Charlotte. Kim Dressler, wife and co-owner, did the interior design.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 909-6295
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Stewart
  • Catering
    We have full on-premise as well as off-premise capabilities
  • Private party facilities
    Dressler's is an upscale contemporary restaurant, featuring a menu of steak, imaginative seafood, and creative appetizers paired with an extensive wine list. Come join us for your next group dinner in one of our private rooms or on our patio with one of the best views of Uptown Charlotte.
  • Private party contact
    Jon Dressler: (877) 626-1183
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    277/Kings/Kenilworth
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary valet parking is available at the front door for dinner service. Otherwise, there is a six story parking garage located across from the restaurant. We suggest to park on Level 2 and stairs or elevator down to the main level. Level 2 and above are much easier to park than Level 1.
  • Public Transit
    Metropolitan has bus station.
  • Entertainment
    Amazing outdoor stage with music on most Thursdays and Fridays during the fall and spring
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve ($25 Deposit per person)

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    The $25 deposit is based on the number of chairs needed (please count all chairs, even children, but not highchairs). Deposit will be applied to your bill on New Year's Eve. After making the reservation and paying the deposit all reservation changes need to be made through the restaurant (704.909.6295 opt 1). All cancellations need to be done 48 hours prior to December 31, 2023. Looking forward to sharing New Year's Eve with you and yours

What 4,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Charlotte

    Best Service

  • Charlotte

    American

  • Charlotte

    Best Service

  • Charlotte

    American

4,758 Reviews
  1. karen

    Charlotte

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brooke was our server. She was very friendly and easy with us. The food was delicious. A great night.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp appetizer, crab cake entree, and service by Anna were excellent!

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  3. PauletteO

    Memphis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible’ nice ambiance. Good service.

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  4. bernie52

    Charleston

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Snappy intown design. Comfortable seating. Excellent service by Jennifer and partner. Delicious salads. Great traditional French onion soup. Short ribs and vegetables were scrumptious as recommended by Jennifer. Crab cake was too much filling that had no flavor - so ditch the crab cake. The smoky dram cocktail was perfect for a drab weather evening. Would recommend to family and friends.

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  5. ChrisMelos

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time at this restaurant. It is a favorite! The food is decadent! My husband and I have had the shrimp and grits, salmon, halibut, duck confit and sweet potatoes, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, shrimp and crab linguini, and tonight’s special duck with greens, cranberries, and risotto (I don’t think I’m ever going to like risotto anywhere else… AMAZING!) I can’t remember the name of the duck dish, but my breast was cooked medium, as suggested by our lovely server, Beth. Worth every penny for the passionate and harmonious flavors. Entrees are generously sized, as well. We always leave with to go boxes.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was fantastic and our server Gil was brilliant!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was the right setting. My waitress was the best. She helped with making choices and changes to the menu to make the dish I wanted. Appetizers were great I had the crab dip and the New Orleans shrimp. I had the chopped salad with some alterations to incorporate the wedge into it. For my entree I did the salmon with southern mashed potatoes and added a crab cake to compliment it. The salmon was seasoned to perfection and the glaze or sauce they had to top it was amazing. The crab cakes were all crab meat and not those fillers. My other half had crab cakes with asparagus and mac n cheese. The asparagus was welled season and not soft or too hard and the mac n cheese was excellent. All food was great tasting and great temperature. Throughout the dining experience lots of different staff checked to make sure everything was going great. My waitress throughout replaced used silverware. This was the best experience I had this year. And I fine dine a lot. Thank you Dressler’s for the experience

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed it will be going back food was great love the portions they give out

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go here often good is great and service. The owner is very friendly

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  10. MarcusS

    Greensboro

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, meal and service at Dresser’s! Love this place!

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  11. BradK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to many of these cigar events there and they have been awesome. They went with a ribeye instead of filet and it was grisly Brad

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and great service. I wished my salmon was well done

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  13. PamelaA

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We were hungry and traveling from Columbia SC in hopes of finding a restaurant that would give a memorable dining experience. Soooo..this was a last minute dinner reservation. I had the restaurant on my “list” of places to visit. Our server was Peyton and he was awesome! We had the 16 oz Delmonico Ribeye ( medium well) and a side of Brussel Sprouts. The steak was seasoned and grilled perfectly. I don’t believe this was a “prime” grade of beef as it was a tad bit dry. We tend to appreciate more marbling in our steak. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the meal overall. We couldn’t eat it all and will happily eat it at breakfast with a side of eggs. :-)

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  14. PamelaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay. Ambience and service was fantastic.

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  15. JayG

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it remained great because of the restaurant itself however the service wasn’t great which was disappointing especially in light of it being my wife’s birthday. We sat with empty wine and water glasses for large portions of the meal including for the entirety of the dessert portion. Needless to say that left a damper on the experience.

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  16. MarkQ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Dressler's was very good. We were celebrating my Mothers' Birthday. I will say that my steak was slightly over cooked but the garlic butter sauce gave it good flavor and balance.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Dressler’s for years and this was yet another stellar experience. We were even gifted a little dessert! Service is so top notch.

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  18. Brandon

    Memphis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had, pricey but worth it.

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  19. CharlotteFoodie

    Charlotte

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dressler's is probably my favorite restaurant in Charlotte, along with the other restaurants in the Rare Roots chain (RIP Dogwood). Having been here many times previously, I am well acquainted with their menu. This Saturday evening, I ordered the halibut, as I have done probably 20+ times before. It always comes topped with lump crab, roasted red peppers, and tomato beurre blanc. I noticed this time, however, that the amount of crab and sauce was appreciably less than usual. Instead of covering the top of the halibut like it always had, it was just a small glob. I would have thought it just an off night, but I had noticed just before this that the crab dip that we had ordered (and have had many dozens of times before) seemed like it was in a smaller dish than usual. I thought maybe it was my imagination, but when seeing how they were also scaling back on the halibut, I now wonder if this is a sign of cutbacks in general. (Not to mention they used to bring fresh bread during dinner, but I have not seen that now in years.) Over the past few years, the prices have increased, which would be fine if the portion sizes remained constant, but they have actually been shrinking, so it's a double-punch. I nevertheless give the restaurant 5 stars for food quality and service alone, but I have to say the value is now less, and that was already the sticking point since it was never a cheap place to begin with. Even excluding drinks, desserts, or tip, our 2 entrees with single appetizer was over $100. If you do have a few drinks, a dessert or two, salad/soup, you're now easily looking at $200 after tip for just two people. That makes it more of an infrequent treat than a once-every-few-weeks destination like it used to be.

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  20. TommyBKLYN

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I was quite surprised at the sub-par food after reading reviews and word from some of our friends. The food from the greasy french fry style frozen calamari to the uneditable salmon soaked in salt was very disappointing. We saved visiting Dresslers for a special occasion and I wish we hadn't. My wifes Halibut, which was talked up by the waitress, was spoiled and also over salted. Maybe this is a trick to keep the fish from spoiling. It didnt work. The only saving grace was the cheesecake which is the Moms receipt. They should bring mom back because I was very disayficed and will not be coming back. Just a note we love some of the other Dressler Restaurants like 131 Main and Fin and Fino. This particular brand needs to be laid to rest and revitalized with the terrific location in Midtown.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and great service! Gil was our server and he was very engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back.

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  22. KellyS

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered Lamb & Pork Chop and thought they were both over cooked

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambiance, and service. James is outstanding!

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  24. DukeG

    Baton Rouge

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Wish they were opened for lunch! Would visit more for lunches!

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  25. GinaJ

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Would like to see more European wines though.

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  26. MichaelG

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good experience. Server Michael made a memorable experience.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about our evening was wonderful. We were celebrating a very small wedding with dinner and the staff was so helpful in making sure we had a lovely night. The food was delicious and our server Curtis was fantastic. Highly recommend!

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  28. AndrewK

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. One of our favorite places.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! Probably the best seafood Ive had in a long while. The server (Juls (Julie) went over and beyond expectations. We will definitely be back!!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the bartender was phenomenal!!!! Hue energy made my experience so much more enjoyable

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  31. StaceyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Dresslers is superb ! We were seated quickly, and our servers were very accommodating. We celebrated my husband's birthday with a dinner there and we had a wonderful experience. I will be dining here in the future.

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  32. RonM

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the third time our group from Miami, Columbia SC, and Charlotte have had dinner at Dressler's and have loved every moment.

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  33. Cabman

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David our Server was outstanding. Our seafood both the Halibut and Salmon while ordered medium was all dry and overcooked.

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  34. AaronM

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal for my wife's birthday. Our server was attentive and efficient. We wanted to sit outside but there seemed to be a group meeting in the main courtyard area. Nonetheless, everything was perfect.

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  35. PetefromOz

    Memphis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just beautiful and very enjoyable. Our waiter was fantastic making sure we were happy with everything and made sure we knew about the specials and gave his recommendations from the menu as suggestions. He kept the table clean and was fantastic Would definitely recommend this restaurant if going to Charlotte

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not been here in quite a while. I'll be going more often. Family of 4 for dinner entrees, 2 apps, 4 sides, 2 deserts. EVERYTHING was amazing! The price is very reasonable for the quality if not a bargain!

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  37. DavidS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice and calm restaurant for a Sunday afternoon, we were there for our anniversary. Dinner was great, wine was good. I had the pasta dish and my spouse had the rack of lamb, very good. I would recommend and would certainly go back again.

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  38. DominicB

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vibe…Amazing Staff and the food exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t find anything bad to stay and I will definitely be back. They also acknowledged my birthday and I received a free dessert.

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  39. DaveSCA

    Charlotte

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay. I had a French Onion soup that was a bit burned and a Ribeye that was also a bit overdone (ordered “medium” and there was no sign of pink in the center, so it was cooked through and through). It was also not very tender although it was welll spiced. My wife had the wedge salad which was good but the shrimp and grits was very different. The service was very good and friendly. We will not be back.

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  40. Nave

    Charlotte

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birkdale regular came to midtown for dinner before show. Very nice patio seating, nice surprise of live music, good food on beautiful evening.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 909-6295.

Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown) is rated 4.8 stars by 4758 OpenTable diners.

Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown) does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

1100-e Metropolitan Ave #125, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    277/Kings/Kenilworth
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary valet parking is available at the front door for dinner service. Otherwise, there is a six story parking garage located across from the restaurant. We suggest to park on Level 2 and stairs or elevator down to the main level. Level 2 and above are much easier to park than Level 1.
  • Public Transit
    Metropolitan has bus station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Stewart
  • Entertainment
    Amazing outdoor stage with music on most Thursdays and Fridays during the fall and spring
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (704) 909-6295
  • Catering
    We have full on-premise as well as off-premise capabilities
  • Private party facilities
    Dressler's is an upscale contemporary restaurant, featuring a menu of steak, imaginative seafood, and creative appetizers paired with an extensive wine list. Come join us for your next group dinner in one of our private rooms or on our patio with one of the best views of Uptown Charlotte.
  • Private party contact
    Jon Dressler: (877) 626-1183
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