Carpe Diem Restaurant & Caterers

My fiancé and I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time. He surprised me with a birthday dinner and very excited to try their fried chicken, named Charlotte's best friend. We ordered the fried chicken and the pork chop. Both amazingly delicious! Definitely very happy! Overall rate. The waiters even went above and beyond with birthday confetti waiting at our table!

Our meal at Carpe Diem was very good. Soup and two salads were excellent and the cheese plate was very tasty. My son and I had tenderloins that were cooked perfectly, my wife had a tuna poke' appetizer for dinner which was fabulous. The only negative for the evening was the brocolini served with our steaks. It was extremely salty and when we brought it to the waiters attention he apologized and offered us dessert on the house. Soon after the manager and the chef came out to talk about it. They handled the situation perfectly and we were extremely pleased with how the evening ended. I will go back and dine with them anytime.

Everything about the restaurant from the decor to the menu felt dated...lucky for them their fried chicken is a legitimate classic that totally lives up to the hype. Actually all the food was pretty good and at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about.

Classy and elegant ambience. Food was phenomenal - the goat cheese from the salad is exquisite and must be tried as it tasted very unique.

Great meal - the buttermilk fried chicken is a favorite, and the amazing carrots are a new favorite!

I have been a regular customer for years and this place is a definite staple for foodies in Charlotte! I would highly recommend this place, you can almost order anything on the menu and expect to love it. The fried chicken is amazing! (which you would think who recommends fried chicken?!?!) It isn't greasy at all or like any other fried chicken you have had! The warm goat cheese salad is another must! Their food is well executed, made with local ingredients and very fresh! I regularly get the fish special....amazing. The shrimp and grits are always on point

Came for Valentine's Day dinner, and had a wonderful meal. The appetizer (crab Cavatelli) was rich and tasty, the entree (buttermilk fried chicken) was phenomenal, and the dessert (chocolate mousse) was sensational! My wife's duck was equally great. Excellent service. Not super pricey for the value. 5 stars!

Thank you so much for the review. Customers love those carrots!

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Visited during the Winter Restaurant Week and the menu was very good. I had the NY Strip and it was awesome, wife had buttermilk fried chicken - also awesome. Service was very attentive and friendly. Not a place I would go every week as it is fine dining and a little pricey, but not overly so. Looking forward to coming here again.

I went here as part of Charlotte Restaurant week. Our menu was set so we didn’t have the normal full menu. Our meal was excellent. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly. Service was great and the atmosphere and decor was outstanding. Very cozy. Easy parking as well. We will return.

We were there for restaurant week and it was great. The service was amazing. The food didn't disappoint and the presentation was great. We will definitely be going back.

My Fiance and I chose Carpe Diem for Restaurant week to celebrate my birthday. I've always heard good things, and with all the new restaurants popping up in Charlotte we've been distracted and it's been hard to remember to try (just being honest). The service was AAA+ not too personal, not to impersonal. Our plates were always taken away before the next course, and our water cups always full! A delightful palate cleanser was served between the appetizer and main course which was a wonderful surprise/touch (especially for those of us who do not treat ourselves very often). The food was AMAZING. And probably the best steak my fiance has ever had in Charlotte. My salmon dish was a tad bit too salty for my taste (I think the Kale had been over salted) but the technique and quality was absolutely there! I could eat their roasted cauliflower soup every day of the week and then some. I've already raved to several people and will most certainly be returning!

Authentic Italian atmosphere, perfect for a first date or a anniversary like I did. Food was some of the best I've eaten in Charlotte and the staff was on point. Will go again.

Another amazing meal. Food is served hot and perfectly seasoned. The staff is phenomenal. Carpe Diem does not disappoint. If you've never been, you must try and get the Fried Chicken!