Restaurateurs Joe and Katy Kindred (Kindred, Milkbread, and Hello, Sailor) opened Albertine in Uptown Charlotte to present what they call Mediterranean-meets-Southern cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere.
In the dining room, soaring ceilings set the stage for plush banquettes, dim lighting, and feminine, soft touches like Old World tapestries and art. The seductive space doesn’t feel like Charlotte, but what is the city supposed to feel like? Pickleball courts and golf club dinners? The Queen City is evolving past that.
On a Wednesday night, the restaurant was full of men in blazers on business dinners, dressed-up young professionals celebrating birthdays, and a few older couples on a date night. The din of laughter and conversations kept the atmosphere lively.
You can still find a steakhouse experience at Albertine. Order the Park Slope martini, get a seafood tower, and then opt for the bone-in ribeye with labneh mashed potatoes. Throw in a green salad with blue cheese and pimenton quicos if you’re missing the typical steakhouse wedge.
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