Fenwick's — Restaurant in Charlotte

A hidden gem in the Meyers Park neighborhood on Providence Rd: Fenwick's, a restaurant that has been a cornerstone of Charlotte dining for over 40 years. This recommendation comes courtesy of a local foodie and burger connoisseur—thanks, friend!

Parking is free, but be aware that the lot can fill up quickly on busy nights.

The ambiance at Fenwick's captures the quintessential neighborhood bar atmosphere, where locals come together for a comfortable and familiar experience. The decor is straightforward and unpretentious, featuring carpeted floors, wooden booths and tables, and a full bar with about eight seats. The music playlist is perfectly curated, with tunes from Bob Marley to the Allman Brothers adding to the laid-back vibe.

Fenwick's menu, with everything made in-house, offers a selection of classic American fare. Highlights include their signature tomato bisque and the “Nawlins Po’ Boy,” available with either fried shrimp or oysters. For those seeking lighter options, there are dishes like salmon or quiche. The daily specials board is a standout, featuring soups, fish, salads, steaks, and desserts.

My waitress, Stacey, has been a fixture at this neighborhood gem for nine years. Her extensive knowledge of the menu and friendly demeanor made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

I decided to try the “Fenwick's Burger,” which boasts a thick, hand-pressed 8oz patty. I opted for American cheese and requested it be cooked to a medium temperature. The bun was soft and fluffy, lightly toasted with sesame seeds on top. The patty had a delightful backyard barbecue flavor, elevating this burger to one of my top choices for a straightforward, locally made option. For my side, I selected the house-made potato salad, which struck the perfect balance of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, complemented by well-sized potato chunks. While hand-cut fries aren't included as a side (they must be ordered separately), other options such as salad, soup, and a daily special side—in this case, zucchini—are available.

One of the daily specials was shrimp étouffée, a dish I hadn't enjoyed in quite some time. I ordered the last serving of the night for takeout, knowing that such dishes often taste even better the next day. I'll have to follow up with my thoughts later, but given the quality of the rest of my meal, I have high expectations.

For those seeking a place with friendly and knowledgeable staff, a warm neighborhood atmosphere, and satisfying, home-cooked meals, Fenwick's is a must-visit. Thank you, foodie friend, for steering me in the...

I wish I could have given zero stars this is my first time I been to this restaurant which is a mile down from my home. I had a Salmon for the lunch which was pretty good. But coming to the service it was horrible the server kind of discriminated me for the fact that 90% of people who come to this place are locals she wasn't expecting me. I might be the first Indian American to be there I had sensed it at the very first moment itself instead of having lunch over there I should have left immediately since I came along with a friend I didn't wanted to disappoint her. When I asked something about a dish the server was so impatient in order to explain it to me. She was kind of throwing that attitude around me. This particular incident happened around 1: 30 PM. Coming to the description of the server she had a short hair looked more like Hispanic/ Asian. The other white blonde lady was good but not this server. I could see that she was checking every table in order to make sure everything was alright. When it comes to our table she didn't even care to refill my water even though she saw it. I had to call her and literally get my water refilled. When I told about this she didn't even gave her apology. We were even about to order some dessert and this server didn't even get the Menu she said I could read it myself. It seemed a bit lazy and laid back on her part she didn't seem to care. At the end when she was taking off my plate I still had my bread roll in that but she never asked me before taking of the plate. If you have such a prejudice against us only because I come from a different ethnicity background why don't like you put a sign saying that we don't welcome you in that way I would have avoided it. The food was great but not the sevice I would recommend you to hire a good server rather than this kind of server who was very mean and raical just because I am a guy of different color. I would request the Owner/ Manager to look into the video recordings and take it a bit seriously. I am hoping that you would respond to my review and take necessary course of...

I really enjoyed Fenwick’s in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has a total old-school vibe. Their space is small. They have a nice sized bar and about 10 tables inside. They also had outside seating, but it was way too hot. The inside was all wood and reminded me of some places back in the 70s. I really enjoyed it. The service was absolutely stellar. I wish I got our servers name. She was so funny, quick and so knowledgeable about the menu and the items. I’m a big eater and she kept saying we ordered way too much food and we totally did but I love leftovers. The food was fantastic. I loved everything we ordered. We had the fried shrimp appetizer and fries -extra crispy. The shrimp were not greasy at all and well seasoned. The fries were crispy and not too salty. We ended up each getting an entrée and splitting the entree shrimp remoulade salad. I had to try the burger, but I got a side of potato salad since I already had fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and delicious. The only thing I didn’t even think of was that she never asked me if I wanted cheese on it. It was still very good. The potato salad was mayonnaise based but also had a delicious vinegar taste. The consistency was amazing as well. My friend had the trout and she liked it. It came with two sides. The salad was delicious. They were very generous with the shrimp and I don’t know how much the dish was, but I think it was not cheap. The sauce wasn’t too spicy and very creamy. The shrimp and the trout were on special so I’m not even sure how much it cost. Our bill was $120 with tip and we did not drink. We definitely will go back and try other...