The Cellar at Duckworth's
Uptown / First Ward, Charlotte
Restaurant in Charlotte, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Cellar at Duckworth's for an Uptown Charlotte date night or small celebration where atmosphere, cocktails, beer, and hearty American gastropub food matter more than formal fine dining. The 1912 basement room gives it a stronger sense of occasion than a standard bar dinner, while the à la carte format keeps the meal flexible.
About The Cellar at Duckworth's
In Charlotte, The Cellar at Duckworth's is best understood as an American gastropub & speakeasy steakhouse with an evening focus. It is a strong candidate when you want a smart casual dinner built around American gastropub and steakhouse dishes rather than a lunch stop.
The essentials are direct: the expected spend is about $60 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and service hours begin at 4PM. Hours are Sunday–Wednesday 4PM–11PM and Thursday–Saturday 4PM–12AM, so this is an evening plan rather than a lunch stop.
Choose it for a gastropub and steakhouse dinner
The Cellar at Duckworth's sits between American gastropub and speakeasy steakhouse. Signature dishes include the Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board, The Cellar Burger, Grilled Shrimp & Old Mill Cheddar Grits, Southern Braised Short Ribs, Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye, and Tuna Tartare.
A useful move is to build the meal around the dishes that match the occasion: a cheese and charcuterie board or tuna tartare to start, a burger or shrimp and grits for a gastropub-leaning dinner, or short ribs and ribeye for a more steakhouse-focused night. It is better framed as a flexible evening meal than as a quick daytime stop.
The value case is flexibility, not awards chasing
The clearest value case is the combination of Charlotte location, smart casual dress, evening hours, and a $60 per person spend. Go when you want a more intentional dinner built around American gastropub and steakhouse dishes, not when you need a low-cost meal or a lunch reservation.
Because only a limited set of details is here, it is best to confirm current operational specifics directly with the venue before relying on anything beyond cuisine, price, hours, dress code, and the listed signature dishes.
Who should book it, and who should skip it
Book it for a smart casual evening where a steakhouse-leaning menu makes sense. Skip it if you are looking for lunch, a bargain meal, or a venue where you need confirmed details on seating style, dietary accommodations, or other service specifics before committing.
For more planning around the area, use our full Charlotte restaurants guide, our full Charlotte bars guide, our full Charlotte hotels guide, our full Charlotte wineries guide, and our full Charlotte experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thecellaratduckworths.com
- Phone
- +1 980-349-4078
Venue details
Ambiance
Underground 1912-built speakeasy with original brick walls, exposed joists, dim intimate lighting and prohibition-era décor; staff dressed in period style, creating a cozy, romantic, classic yet sophisticated gastropub bar atmosphere.
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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
- Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board
- The Cellar Burger
- Grilled Shrimp & Old Mill Cheddar Grits
- Southern Braised Short Ribs
- Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye
- Tuna Tartare
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- Getting there
- 330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
Planning details
Location
330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at The Cellar at Duckworth's?
Dinner is the clear pick, since hours run Sunday–Wednesday 4PM–11PM and Thursday–Saturday 4PM–12AM in Charlotte. The $60 per person range also fits an evening meal better than a quick lunch stop.
Is the tasting menu worth it at The Cellar at Duckworth's?
A tasting menu is not part of the information. The venue is listed as an American gastropub & speakeasy steakhouse, with pricing around $60 per person, so it is safer to plan around a flexible evening meal rather than a confirmed tasting-menu format.
Can I eat at the bar at The Cellar at Duckworth's?
Bar seating is not part of the information. What is confirmed is that The Cellar at Duckworth's is an American gastropub & speakeasy steakhouse in Charlotte with smart casual dress, evening hours, and a $60 per person price point.
What should a first-timer know about The Cellar at Duckworth's?
Treat it as an evening-focused Charlotte spot, with hours starting at 4PM and a spend of about $60 per person. Signature dishes include The Cellar Burger, Southern Braised Short Ribs, Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye, Tuna Tartare, Grilled Shrimp & Old Mill Cheddar Grits, and the Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Board.
Is The Cellar at Duckworth's worth the price?
Yes, if you want a smart casual Charlotte dinner built around American gastropub and speakeasy steakhouse dishes for about $60 per person. It is less compelling if you are looking for lunch or a low-cost meal.
Is The Cellar at Duckworth's good for a special occasion?
It can work for a smart casual evening in Charlotte if the $60 per person spend, dinner hours, and American gastropub and speakeasy steakhouse dishes match what you want.
