Charlotte has some genuinely great options for a date night out — proper cocktail bars, rooftop restaurants with skyline views, and intimate spots that are worth dressing up for. The best date night bars and restaurants in Charlotte NC tend to be in Uptown for the rooftop views, South End for the variety, and Plaza Midwood for something a bit more unique and interesting. The spots below have been picked because the atmosphere actually works for a date — good cocktails, low enough lighting, and not so loud you have to shout across the table.