Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Wilmore, Charlotte
Restaurant in Charlotte, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is a practical Charlotte pick for a date, small celebration, or dinner that may turn into drinks. Choose it for flexibility and an easy booking feel rather than a chef-led tasting menu or formal steakhouse night; compare Albertine for wine focus and Dean's Italian Steakhouse for a more traditional occasion meal.
About Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is a Charlotte option for an evening-oriented visit or a weekend daytime visit. It is open Tuesday through Sunday and has a smart casual dress code. The clearest expectation is simple: plan around the schedule, dress neatly, and confirm current visiting details directly with the venue before you go.
It is best not to treat Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails as a venue defined by a specific cuisine, chef, tasting-menu format, price point, or award profile. If you are comparing it with other Charlotte choices, use the schedule and tone as the practical filters: closed Monday, evening hours Tuesday through Friday, extended Saturday hours, and a shorter Sunday window.
Book it for a smart casual Charlotte outing with flexible weekend timing
The schedule is the most useful planning detail. Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–10 PM; open Friday from 5 PM–12 AM; open Saturday from 10:30 AM–12 AM; and open Sunday from 10:30 AM–4 PM. That makes it easier to consider for weeknight evening plans, later Friday or Saturday outings, or a weekend daytime visit.
For special occasions, this is a smart casual Charlotte venue with evening and weekend hours. If your group needs a clearly different setting, compare it with another option such as Aura Rooftop, Albertine, Dean's Italian Steakhouse, Muraya, or Uptown Yolk before deciding.
Where it sits among nearby Charlotte options
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is easiest to evaluate by timing. Its Tuesday-to-Friday hours are evening-focused, while Saturday and Sunday start at 10:30 AM. If your shortlist includes Uptown Yolk, Muraya, Albertine, Aura Rooftop, or Dean's Italian Steakhouse, compare current hours, availability, and the kind of outing you want rather than assuming a specific menu or service format.
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Planning details
- Location
- 1320 S Church St #400, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lincolnstreetkitchen.com
- Phone
- +19802074494
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails leans on interior craft rather than exterior drama to make an impression. Industrial finishes and curated lighting give the room a considered, present-day edge, while intentional bar placement anchors the space. The venue balances the composed restraint of neighborhood dining with a lively cocktail focus, producing an atmosphere that feels modern and approachable rather than theatrical. It reads as a thoughtful mid-tier spot: design-forward enough to feel current, but warm and unpretentious in its delivery, the kind of place that fits neatly into South End’s mix of adaptive-reuse and new construction.
Best For
This is a South End address that works for evening plans that straddle casual and special: after-work drinks, approachable date nights and low-key celebrations all fit naturally here. The dual emphasis on cocktails and food makes it versatile for people who want to linger at the bar or settle in for a proper meal, and its placement inside a mixed-use corridor keeps it rooted in the neighborhood rhythm. Guests seeking a mid-tier dining experience—more polished than a corner bar but less formal than a destination dining room—will find it well suited to those occasions.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue's bar-first mindset: start with a signature cocktail—such as the Vanilla-Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned—to sample the program’s balance of spirit and flavor. Follow with a selection of sharable starters like the House Pimento Cheese, Deviled Eggs and the Wagyu Tartare to experience the kitchen’s approach to bar-friendly plates. The menu rewards ordering across cocktails and small plates, so plan to mix drinks and bites rather than treating one as an afterthought.
Venue details
Ambiance
Midcentury nostalgic rustic yet refined design with moss wall, lime-washed brick, walnut live-edge bar, and rooftop deck creating a balance between nature and modern sophistication.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Vanilla-Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned
- House Pimento Cheese
- Waygu Tartare
- Deviled Eggs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1320 S Church St #400, Charlotte, NC 28203
Planning details
Location
1320 S Church St #400, Charlotte, NC 28203 · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the fit
If the goal is a wine-focused occasion, book Albertine instead. If the group wants a bigger, more conventional celebration meal, Dean's Italian Steakhouse is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Charlotte
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is the middle-ground choice in this set: more evening-oriented than Uptown Yolk, less formal than Dean's Italian Steakhouse, and more flexible than a venue built around a sharper culinary identity. Book it when the group wants cocktails, dinner, and a relaxed occasion without turning the meal into a major splurge.
Albertine is the better cross-shop for a wine-led dinner, especially if the bottle list matters more than the cocktail list. Muraya is the stronger call when the food identity is the draw. Aura Rooftop makes more sense when ambiance and a social setting are the priority over the plate.
For booking difficulty, Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails should be one of the lower-friction choices in this group. That makes it useful for a weeknight date, a small birthday, or a last-minute Charlotte dinner when Albertine or Dean's Italian Steakhouse feels too specific for the group.
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Compare Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails | Charlotte | No published awards |
| Uptown Yolk | Charlotte | No published awards |
| Muraya | Charlotte | No published awards |
| Albertine | Charlotte | No published awards |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Charlotte | No published awards |
| Aura Rooftop | Charlotte | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails?
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails is a smart casual venue in Charlotte. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday; open Tue–Thu from 5–10 PM; open Fri from 5 PM–12 AM; open Sat from 10:30 AM–12 AM; and open Sun from 10:30 AM–4 PM. Confirm current visiting details directly with the venue before you go.
How should I plan timing for Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails?
Friday and Saturday offer the broadest windows, with Friday running 5 PM–12 AM and Saturday running 10:30 AM–12 AM. Tuesday through Thursday run 5–10 PM, and Sunday runs 10:30 AM–4 PM. If your group has a specific time in mind, check the venue's latest information before you go.
What are alternatives to Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails in Charlotte?
For other Charlotte options, compare Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails with Uptown Yolk, Dean's Italian Steakhouse, Aura Rooftop, Muraya, or Albertine based on current hours, availability, and the kind of outing you want. Avoid assuming a specific menu or format until you check each venue's latest information.
What should I wear to Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, put-together clothing that works for a Charlotte visit or evening outing.
Is Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails good for a special occasion?
It can work for a special occasion if the plan fits a smart casual Charlotte venue and the hours match your timing. The schedule includes later Friday and Saturday hours, which may be useful for evening plans. For the latest visiting details, confirm directly with the venue.
Is daytime or evening better at Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails?
The schedule is evening-focused Tuesday through Friday, with hours from 5 PM onward on those days. Saturday and Sunday start at 10:30 AM, giving more daytime flexibility on weekends. Choose based on the day and time that fit your plans, and confirm current service details with the venue.
