Runaway Whiskey & Wine — Restaurant in Charlotte

This review is reflective of the overall experience and not food as we didn’t get to finish our dining experience to comment on that. First off, this spot is very hard to find at night. There’s relatively no signage and it’s very dimly lit outside. Then when you walk in you aren’t greeted by a host or anyone else for that matter as the owner is too cheep and pompous to hire an actual staff. Obviously this then caused us to receive the weirdest most inconsistent service we’ve ever gotten. He was not only a one man band but he was also a patron sipping wine at the bar with some of his friends while we waited to even be acknowledged as guests. After continuing to get lackluster service, we finally voiced our complaints to which he actually screamed at my friend and I about how this is how he chose to run his restaurant (gaslighting us into believing we were ruining our own dining experience by being too impatient) and that his mother was sick?!? Not sure what that had to do with the issue at hand but again, just more gaslighting tactics instead of treating his paying customers like actual human beings. When I pointed this out, more ego as he said he didn’t “need our money” and that he would take care of the bill. By this time, we were absolutely disgusted at the ultimate disrespect. This guy is clearly a new business owner and needs to go back to business 101 and pay extra attention the day they talk about how to treat guests that aren’t your buddies. It’s a shame because what we did try was decent enough drink and app wise, but some people can’t get out of their own way. Unless you know this owner personally, don’t go. He one of those “we’re all family here” owners and well… if you...

First I want to say the staff were wonderful, our server, the manager, and even the guy that sat us all were great. The place is beautiful and we loved the seating and decor. But we came specifically for the espresso martini flight ($35) and it was just awful. We couldn’t even drink it. So I ordered just a regular Tito’s espresso martini and it was awful, it tasted like burnt coffee. I knew right away that they didn’t actually make a real shot of espresso for it. Come to find out, they make their own cold brew instead to use in the espresso martinis, except the one hot martini in the flight where they do make a shot of espresso. My regular vodka ($18) espresso martini was bitter and again just awful and the $35 espresso flight was undrinkable. They totally missed the mark on this espresso martini flight, 2 of the 4 were just okay but the other 2 were disgusting. Tequila and bourbon doesn’t make the best espresso martinis in my opinion. I think if they learned a little bit about coffee they could make a great espresso martini, until then I wouldn’t recommend any of them. The manager was kind and took the flight off our bill but we left with a bitter taste in our...

Stopped in with my date before our reservation at Restaurant Constance.

Free parking lots all around this area. No stress of having to find parking!

Jordan was our bartender. She was inviting right from the start! When you walk in the bar is absolutely gorgeous. You can tell someone put thought into the small details. The texture on the walls, seating, lighting, and chandeliers are all incredibly satisfying.

We ordered a glass of wine and one of their craft cocktails. I asked for a glass of wine to pair with the tuna tartar and it was a perfect pairing. The cocktail went well with the small plate as well. They make everything in house from the syrups to the garnishes.

Jordan took the time to explain all of the drinks she was making and what was inside them. She is incredibly personable, kind, and easy to talk to. All attributes to an incredible bartender.

The tuna tartar was balanced, flavorful, fresh, and an awesome start to our night out. We can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

This is the perfect spot to have a romantic night out with your partner. Cocktails, wine, and elevated bar food.

I will be back for more small plates...