Restaurant in Charlotte, United States

Restaurant Constance

Name: Restaurant Constance
Address: 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208, Charlotte, US
Telephone: (980) 549-1999

210Pearl Points

Planned Dinner

Rate on Pearl Save

Restaurant Constance, Restaurant in Charlotte

Website Call

About Restaurant Constance

Restaurant Constance is the Charlotte pick when the meal needs to feel chef-led and planned, not casual or last-minute. The $$$ American format and 2025 Michelin Plate and James Beard semifinalist recognition make it more compelling for focused dinners than loose group hangs; book for a smaller party when the cooking is the reason for going.

Restaurant Constance is a $$$ American restaurant in Charlotte from chef/owner Sam Diminich. The verified schedule is dinner-only: Tuesday through Saturday, 5–10 PM, with the restaurant closed Sunday and Monday. It is best considered for a planned evening meal rather than lunch, the listed dress code is smart casual.

Chef-led American cooking for a planned dinner

Sam Diminich's kitchen sits in the $$$ American lane, which makes Restaurant Constance a more deliberate Charlotte dinner choice. The restaurant is also listed with Michelin Plate recognition for 2025 and James Beard Award Semi Finalist recognition for 2025. For a wider look at the city, use our full Charlotte restaurants guide; for a broader trip plan, pair it with our full Charlotte hotels guide, our full Charlotte bars guide, our full Charlotte wineries guide, our full Charlotte experiences guide.

Because the verified information points to a dinner-only schedule and smart-casual dress code, plan around the evening hours and confirm current details directly before going. Specific menu items, seating arrangements, dietary accommodations, service details are not verified here, so those questions should be checked with the restaurant's current official channels.

Planning the right dinner choice

Restaurant Constance is best framed around the verified basics: a $$$ American dinner in Charlotte, led by chef/owner Sam Diminich, with evening hours Tuesday through Saturday. If party size, seating setup, or private-dining availability matters, confirm those details directly before committing, since specific private-dining, seating, party-size information is not verified here.

If this table is unavailable, cross-shop Table, Golden Hour, Stanbury, or The Restaurant at RT Lodge for other dining considerations. Pizza Baby West is a different kind of option rather than a direct substitute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Restaurant Constance accommodate groups?

Specific party-size, private-dining, seating details are not verified here. If you are planning for more than one diner, confirm current availability and group arrangements directly before booking.

Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Constance?

Dinner is the verified fit. The listed hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 5–10 PM, with the restaurant closed Monday and Sunday, so this should be planned as a night-out choice rather than a lunch stop.

What should a first-timer know about Restaurant Constance?

Restaurant Constance is a $$$ American restaurant in Charlotte from chef/owner Sam Diminich. It has Michelin Plate recognition for 2025 and James Beard Award Semi Finalist recognition for 2025, the listed dress code is smart casual.

Is Restaurant Constance good for solo dining?

It can make sense for a solo diner who wants a planned dinner in Charlotte, but specific seating formats are not verified here. Check current official channels if seating style or availability matters to your visit.

Does Restaurant Constance handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-accommodation details are not verified here. If you have allergies or strict requirements, contact Restaurant Constance directly before making plans.

What should I order at Restaurant Constance?

Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. Expect $$$ American cooking from chef/owner Sam Diminich, check the restaurant's current official channels for the latest menu details before you go.

Location

2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Charlotte, United States

Compare Restaurant Constance

Restaurant Constance Charlotte and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards
Restaurant Constance	Charlotte	$$$ · American	Michelin Plate (2025); James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025)
Pizza Baby West	Charlotte	,	,
Table	Asheville	$$$ · American	,
Golden Hour	Asheville	$$$ · American	,
Stanbury	Raleigh	$$$ · American	,
The Restaurant at RT Lodge	Maryville	$$$ · American	,

How Restaurant Constance Charlotte compares with similar nearby venues.

If you can't get in

Try Stanbury if the priority is another serious American dinner in the same price lane. Choose Pizza Baby West if the group would rather trade polish for an easier, more casual night.

How It Compares

Against Table, Golden Hour, Stanbury, and The Restaurant at RT Lodge, Restaurant Constance belongs in the same $$$ American decision set, but the Charlotte location makes it the easier choice for an in-city planned dinner. Pick it when the priority is a recognized chef-led meal without turning dinner into a destination detour.

Pizza Baby West is the better call for a relaxed, lower-stakes night; it is not a direct replacement for a polished American dinner. For value, the question is whether the group wants cooking precision or convenience. If convenience wins, choose the casual option. If the meal is the event, Restaurant Constance is the stronger fit.

Booking difficulty is the key tradeoff. Restaurant Constance should be treated as a hard reservation, especially for prime dinner windows, while more casual formats are easier to work around. For ambiance, expect this to suit conversation and food-focused groups better than parties looking for a louder room.