Counter-
Restaurant · Westover Hills ·
Immersive 10-course tasting menus with music and art pairings
Immersive 10-course tasting menus with music and art pairings
"a tasting menu with a musical leaning in Charlotte, North Carolina." - Erin Perkins
"Recognized with one Michelin star in the South guide, indicating “High-quality cooking, worth a stop,” and also awarded a Michelin Green Star for “excellent sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.”" - Henna Bakshi
"Counter puts together constantly changing 10- and 14-course tasting menus that are fully immersive experiences, and they're guaranteed to be a highlight of your year. Each meal is themed, and each course is served with a corresponding playlist—some recent dinner themes were Prince and Night at the Symphony. There are only 16 spots, with seats at a U-shaped counter around the kitchen. You’ll definitely need a reservation (they fill up fast), but it’s worth it to fight for one: the food and service are always excellent, and this place is unlike anything else in Charlotte." - tess allen, g clay whittaker
"Michael Myers, beverage director and sommelier in Charlotte, offers Blaufränkisch to diners who like complex wines with depth, describing the variety as a “dance between fruit and spice, brightness, and tannin” and recommending it for lovers of Cabernet Franc’s herbaceousness, Syrah’s aromatics, and Pinot Noir’s fruit; he also suggests pairing it with leaner cuts and green vegetables like asparagus." - Kate Dingwall
"Counter is the place Charlotteans pine for — and save for. Chef Sam Hart has made waves in the city since opening up this experimental restaurant a little over four years ago. The restaurant has shifted through 1.0 to 3.0 iterations. But, the experience was always meant to change, where the whimsical dishes and accompanying art switch up quarterly. The $250 tasting menu and drinks embody a theme, from color to terroir, and are designed to push the boundaries of dining. While this style may be new to some folks, there is undeniable story, play, and purpose woven into each component. The universal appeal over the years has been the elaborate nature of the experience — themed music, art, occasional poetry, choreography, each plate dropping with precise timing. The Counter team will accommodate dietary restrictions no matter the menu." - Kayleigh Ruller