Church and Union Charlotte
American restaurant · Uptown ·
Upscale loftlike steakhouse, full bar, weekend brunch, creative dishes
Upscale loftlike steakhouse, full bar, weekend brunch, creative dishes
"You know that last day of a bachelorette party, when everyone’s a smidge hungover? You’re going to need a solid breakfast, but you also gotta get those last cute pics before you crawl back to reality. Go to Church & Union. This uptown restaurant is just swanky enough, with black leather seats and faux cherry blossom branches hanging from the ceiling. Start with a $5 mimosa, then go in on the aptly named Holy $H!T Breakfast, which turns the table into a breakfast buffet of fried chicken, bacon, eggs, donuts, biscuits, and jams." - tess allen
"You know that last day of a bachelorette party, when everyone’s a smidge hungover? You’re going to need a solid breakfast, but you also gotta get those last cute pics before you crawl back to reality. Go to Church & Union. This uptown restaurant is just swanky enough, with black leather seats and faux cherry blossom branches hanging from the ceiling. Start with a $5 mimosa, then, go in on the aptly named Holy $H!T Breakfast, which turns the table into a breakfast buffet of fried chicken, bacon, eggs, donuts, biscuits, and jams." - Tess Allen
"With its exposed ductwork, black leather couches and gorgeous bar, Church and Union is without question Charlotte's sexiest restaurant. And the man in the kitchen, chef Jamie Lynch, is a big deal. The "Top Chef" alum was named best chef by Charlotte Magazine in 2018. Here, inside the ultra-cool boutique hotel The Ivey, his menu is confident and bold, with yellowfin tuna tater tots and spiffed-up steakhouse classics, including a tomahawk for two. Sides are served family-style and—with selections like Southern street corn and white truffle cheddar mac 'n' cheese—they're a main event unto themselves." - Nancy DePalma
"After opening in 2012, the Charlotte restaurant 5Church helped establish Chef Jamie Lynch's reputation; since then he has received multiple “best chef” accolades in Charlotte. I note that Lynch brings an impressive culinary background—including Le Cirque, Aureole, and Café Boulud—and that his Top Chef Season 14 appearance included the controversial decision to give up immunity; he will also appear on Top Chef All Stars LA Season 17." - Delia Jo Ramsey
"5Church offers creative dishes like seared octopus with marcona romesco, pan-roasted veal chop with broccolini, and wild mushroom bolognese. NYE features a four-course dinner with champagne." - Katie Toussaint