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Haymaker, Charlotte, NC
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Haymaker

4.0
4
1551 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Centrally located in Uptown Charlotte, Haymaker Restaurant, from Chef William Dissen, brings locally inspired and seasonal food to the Queen City. Our kitchen reinterprets the bounty of the piedmont area and Appalachia, and explores our foodways, both historic and present across our region. Our classic American lounge serves local brews, fine wines, and handmade cocktails. Dine & drink in our bar & lounge, main dining room, mezzanine, or sidewalk patio all overlooking beautiful Romare Bearden Park in the heart of Charlotte.

Please note that Haymaker is a two-story restaurant with stairs. Please contact the restaurant if you require first floor dining.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (704) 626-6116

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    William Dissen

  • Private party facilities

    When planning your special event, business meeting, coffee or cocktail reception, we invite you to join us at Haymaker Restaurant. Haymaker features seasonal preparations, using local ingredients from the Piedmont and hills of Appalachia. We can customize the menu to meet the specific needs of your gathering. Our kitchen is an a la carte facility and we treat special event functions with the same care we provide our individual guests. Our staff is professional and personal, combining the fine points of service with the feeling of being a guest in our home. You can be assured your event will be treated with the same care and attention. Please let us know how we can plan an amazing event or meeting for you and your group! Please email contact@haymakerclt.com with your event request.

  • Neighborhood

    Uptown

  • Cross street

    3rd Street

  • Parking details

    Parking for Haymaker Restaurant is located at the surface lot on the corner of Poplar & 3rd Streets. There are also 2parking decks located on Church Street and 1 deck on Poplar Street all within 1 block of the restaurant. Please note these are all pay lots.

  • Public transit

    We are located 3 blocks from the Light Rail on 3rd Street

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Sunday

    $45.00 per person

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday in the Queen City with our$45 per person pre fix menu showcasing farm fresh fare and fine cocktails un uptown Charlotte. Heirloom ingredients, preservation, and sustainable meats and seafood lead he way to crafting our menus. We will be offering our special prix fixe menu for brunch this day & our regular menu will not be available. There will be two seating's available: 10am, 12pm and 2pm. All reservations will require a credit card to book as we do have a cancellation and no show policy. Cancellations must be made by April 6th. Any cancellations after this date will incur a cancellation charge of $20 per person. If you no show to your reservation the same charge will occur. We look forward to serving you!
  • Mother Day Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    May 14, 2023 only
    Celebrate Mothers Day in the Queen City with our $45 per person pre fix menu showcasing farm fresh fare and fine cocktails un uptown Charlotte. Heirloom ingredients, preservation, and sustainable meats and seafood lead he way to crafting our menus. We will be offering our special prix fixe menu for brunch this day & our regular menu will not be available. There will be three seating's available: 10am, 12pm & 2pm. All reservations will require a credit card to book as we do have a cancellation and no show policy. Cancellations must be made by May 11. Any cancellations after this date will incur a cancellation charge of $20 per person. If you no show to your reservation the same charge will occur. We look forward to serving you!

Popular dishes

What 1,551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

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  1. Katef

    Columbus

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our service was very good. Our entree was well prepared and quite creative with flavor profiles that all worked well with each other. Surprisingly reasonably priced compared to the gouging of other good dining options in Charlotte. The acoustics are such that sound doesn't seem to absorb well, making it hard to hear each other even across a small table. I still will return but this could be problematic if you had a larger party or someone hard of hearing.
  2. EMORYW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Cool spot with nice ambience. A bit crowded with tables (not the crowd). Our server was monotone and appeared as if he was not "in the game". He did state that a large party was seated before us as we continued to experience delay after delay (clients generally don't want hear that someone else is more important). They were out of some basic wines (concerning from a business perspective). Food was acceptable but not up to the prices they commanded. A member of our party made a statement to the Chef on the delay and he was kind enough to address this at the table. Ho hum experience for some folks from out of town.
  3. loveSnacks

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The staff was super friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance was great! I wanted to love this place, but the food was both over cooked and cold. We came for brunch. It wasn’t crowded or overrun or anything- but our food came out visibly burnt in places and cold all the way through.
  4. AlanH

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Friendly, attentive staff. Clean & fresh interior. Worth a visit.
  5. TomasM

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We recently had an excellent experience at Haymaker. We sat upstairs and while it is fairly simple surroundings we were comfortable and it was certainly quieter. The food was excellent. We started with some pickled veggies, a dish with some cauliflower, carrots and jalapeños. For dinner with had the salmon, and the mushroom bolognese (vegetarian). Both were excellent and we would order again. Service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. All in all an excellent experience and left us wanting to try more choices ahead!
  6. DavidB

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a nice restaurant! The food was exceptional as was the service and ambience.
  7. MichelleB

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed visiting Haymaker. The ambiance, the food, and the drinks are top-notch! The only issue you may experience is parking. Perhaps take a ride share on a busy night in Uptown Charlotte.
  8. BrianS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The mixologist was very accommodating and friendly. Our service was a bit awkward to be honest. My food personally was great but the 2 guests that got the pasta complained that it was very salty. Also I realize our reservation was for 8 and we were there a little past 10 but it almost felt like we were putting the staff out. For the price we shouldn’t have felt like we were annoying to the employees.
  9. Brian

    St. Louis

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nicely appointed space with big windows and beautiful view. Our server was really attentive but gave us space and some great menu recommendations. We loved the charcuterie board. Each of the entrees were well executed and delicious. All in all a really great dining experience!
  10. Brooklyner

    New England

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Our server was totally disengaged. We had cold food but surprisingly she never even came back to our table to see how things were. My son didn’t have a fork. She said the orange juice was fresh cold pressed. I’m quite sure it was just your normal restaurant grade OJ. It definitely didn’t have any fresh Farm quality to it. I would have preferred the truth. She even gave me a farm name. We got ketchup one ounce at a time and had to wait for that too. The jalapeño biscuit was on point, and the bread for the BLT was delicious even though over-buttered for the grill. However it was jut the waiting waiting waiting that drove us over the edge coupled with cold entrees. It would have been so nice to have condiments.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    We’ve been wanting to go here and we’re excited to get a reservation for a Sunday brunch. The food options are limited but all sounded fantastic. We were a party of 5 and all ordered something different … nothing tasted all that wonderful. Most of it was over cooked or just ok.
  12. DeannaS

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Can't wait to go back and try brunch! Food & cocktails were amazing, noise level not even a concern.
  13. KatieJ

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was top-notch! From the drinks, to our entrees (the pork shank and short rib), to dessert, we would order it all again and highly recommend!
  14. Taunis

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    This place was not busy. However, I noticed our waitress having conversations with the other staff which delayed our service. From the time we sat down, it took her 15 mins to come back over and take our order after giving us water. We ordered, the food came out pretty fast and was very delicious.I then noticed it was another server that started assisting us since our waitress was back in deep conversation with the other staff. The other server helped us get our check and got us checked out efficiently.
  15. JohnM

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing
  16. ToniH

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was impeccable from the food to the service. Can’t wait to go again. It is a beautiful restaurant and people watching at Romeare bearded park was a bonus!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The food was terrible and we also waited at least 40 mins before anything came out.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Tried Haymaker for brunch, not impressed by the overall experience. Our server was not attentive, had to ask for our server to be sent over after being seated for 5+ minutes. It was not overly busy. The mimosas had more juice than alcohol. The beignets were just okay. The Haymaker bowl was good — good quality bacon with great taste, potatoes were nice and crunchy and I’m not a big fan of potatoes for any meal. The jalapeño biscuits was dry and somewhat over cooked, requested butter after the first bite which I never received. Location was convenient for a walk in the park afterwards. Food okay, mimosas more juice than alcohol and service was subpar. Don’t plan on returning.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Indonesia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Macaroni and cheese was very bland. Salmon was ok, also bland. Short ribs and the cocktails were delicious. Lemon cheesecake was very good. Playing hip hop music which didn’t really match the atmosphere
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing!! Such a cute place
  21. DarleneL

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The short ribs and mushroom toast are to die for.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best spot in Charlotte! Can’t wait to travel back to visit (and eat) again soon!
  23. AnthonyY

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was our first time at Haymaker and we will be back. The food was delicious, service was excellent and it's in a great spot Uptown.
  24. NevaH

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely place, great food and aesthetic! Our waiter was very attentive and friendly!
  25. RitaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was ridiculous we could only have one card used for our group of 6. We should have been able to pay individually or in pairs! I probably won’t be back because of this, it makes it difficult for customers!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and a good value. The drinks were great and not ostentatious.
  27. NativeCLT

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and came out HOT. Chef-driven, ingredient-inspired and helpings were generous -especially the desserts! Don’t miss the Carolina shrimp, cooked perfectly and the sweet potatoes were outstanding. Cocktails on point too-will be back for a Hornet’s Nest ASAP. Service was fun, professional and attentive. Savannah elevated our already great experience.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Great food. Server was not attentive at all after taking our order.
  29. FatGirlsGottaEat

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    I’ve been to brunch several times before but my friend hadn’t… so we went. It was embarrassing for it being her first time. The service was great - our waiter was friendly, attentive and understanding. However, the food was horrible. A lot of the items were heavily salted and mimosa was made with cheap champagne. We hardly ate anything. What’s so disappointing is that the breakfast I ordered I’ve had before and it was great. This place has really gone downhill.
  30. AmesH

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    It was terrific food with good service, but there’s no character to the restaurant. Just feels like a hotel restaurant.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was overall very good. Meat & cheese board was pretty basic but everything else was good, including the craft cocktails. The server was nice enough but we had to flag her and others down for stuff. Considering the kind of place this is, I was stunned when the food runner dropped our food off and none of us had silverware. She walked away and we had to ask someone to get utensils to eat our food with. I personally sat with both my water and cocktail glasses empty for at least 15 minutes as our server walked by and looked right at our table at least 4 times. I could keep going with observations but you get the drift. Still giving 4 stars because my only real complaint was the service staff having an off night and our previous (brunch) experience was excellent.
  32. JayeshM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Waiter was inattentive. Waited over 20 minutes for him to greet us (only after i let the hostess know that no one had come by yet). Then had a bit of a annoyed attitude throughout. After dinner, did not come to check on us for over 30 minutes (this is after 30 minutes to eat). He had gone to a larger group 4 times and another table at least twice before coming to our's. We did not get refills on water, asked if we wanted any other drinks or dessert. Recommend takeout or bar only.
  33. GaDa

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere and very good food. The drink menu was great and a must try.
  34. LPPP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Chicken was cooked and had to send back
  35. vhinpgh

    Pittsburgh

    147 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp curry small plate was interesting and tasty, and good that it came with a wet cloth napkin because quite messy. The salmon was delicious and the broccolini had wonderful flavor. We thought the mushroom toast could use more herbs/spice. The blueberry bread pudding was excellent. The service was also excellent. Will definitely be back.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about todays visit was amazing! We were Sat immediately, greeted within minutes with water and offered additional drinks. Food was delicious and fresh! Thanks for a wonderful Sunday brunch Haymaker!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The best bacon I’ve had in my entire life! Waitstaff were very accommodating and we all enjoyed our food very much!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent! We had a bigger group and everyone enjoyed their meals.
  39. LynD

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great farm-to-table in heart of Uptown Charlotte. Professional serving staff listened to our needs and was very helpful. awesome drinks!
  40. Pearlly

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The food was enjoyable, but not something that makes me do the happy dance and shout I’m coming back. Wait staff were friendly and helpful.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Haymaker offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 626-6116.

Haymaker is rated 4 stars by 1551 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Haymaker

225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    3rd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Uptown

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking for Haymaker Restaurant is located at the surface lot on the corner of Poplar & 3rd Streets. There are also 2parking decks located on Church Street and 1 deck on Poplar Street all within 1 block of the restaurant. Please note these are all pay lots.

  • Public transit

    We are located 3 blocks from the Light Rail on 3rd Street

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    William Dissen

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (704) 626-6116

  • Private party facilities

    When planning your special event, business meeting, coffee or cocktail reception, we invite you to join us at Haymaker Restaurant. Haymaker features seasonal preparations, using local ingredients from the Piedmont and hills of Appalachia. We can customize the menu to meet the specific needs of your gathering. Our kitchen is an a la carte facility and we treat special event functions with the same care we provide our individual guests. Our staff is professional and personal, combining the fine points of service with the feeling of being a guest in our home. You can be assured your event will be treated with the same care and attention. Please let us know how we can plan an amazing event or meeting for you and your group! Please email contact@haymakerclt.com with your event request.

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