5 Mecklenburg County Restaurants Coming Soon [Feb. 7, 2026]

Business Debut recently interviewed 5 restaurant owners with plans for greater Charlotte. We got all of the details and wrote them out below.

You can also read our complete interview-based write ups linked below each section.

Songbirds Wine Bar — University City

Address: 1030 E. W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213

Status: Targeting March–April opening; buildout in final phase and booking vendors.

What to expect: Music-forward coffee-by-day / wine-and-live-music-by-night hub with resources for independent artists (auditions, media support, mentorship) led by Ashley Hunt and Andre Hunt.

Menu highlights: Morning coffee program; wine list emphasizing smaller producers, including local and Black-owned brands.

Hours: Daily; coffee 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Bar and venue to midnight Mon–Fri, 1 a.m. Sat, 11 p.m. Sun.

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Half Shell — South End (The Line)

Address: 2161 Hawkins St, Suite 130A, Charlotte, NC 28203

Status: Now open.

What to expect: Upscale oyster and seafood spot with a raw bar; 3,200 sq. ft. interior (81 seats) plus ~50-seat patio. Five to six oyster varieties daily from the West Coast, New England, PEI, and NC boutique farms, per Jeffry Van Dyke.

Menu highlights: Lobster/shrimp rolls, tuna burger, grilled fish, crab cakes, ceviche, poke, and a couple of steaks. Sparkling-forward bar, ~40-bottle seafood-paired list, and classic martinis.

Hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. most days; until 12 a.m. Fri–Sat (opening week likely dinner only).

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Wild Roses — Uptown/Gateway Village

Address: 710 W Trade St, Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28202

Status: Targeting a February opening; inspections passed, alcohol license pending.

What to expect: Conversation-first lounge for ~40 guests with Chesterfield couches, four-tops, and bar seating—low-volume, intimate vibe from owner John Georgopoulos.

Menu highlights: Cocktail-led program with shareables and a few entrees (including lamb chops and salmon). Design by Jay Johnstone.

Hours: Dinner-only start after 5 p.m., closing around midnight; six days a week to start. Brunch may be added later.

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Sage & Citrus — Camp North End (Keswick Food Stalls)

Address: 1801 N Graham St, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28206

Status: Early spring opening targeted (mid–late March goal).

What to expect: 347-sq.-ft. grab-and-go stall with kiosk ordering and quick ticket times; wellness-focused meals shaped by chef and Army veteran Darius Johnson.

Menu highlights: Protein-forward salad bowls, smoothies, lemonades; items like a Mediterranean chickpea bowl, fried oyster mushroom sandwich, short rib, plus plant-based options.

Hours: Tue–Sun, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

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Sushi Rosé — Uptown (former Haymaker space)

Address: 225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Status: Construction ~80–90% complete; targeting mid–late February opening, pending permits.

What to expect: Two-story, ~5,000-sq.-ft. Nikkei restaurant with ~120–125 seats (plus patio) and an upstairs VIP private dining room from co-owner Nevin Anuran. On Fri–Sat, dinner transitions into an upscale night lounge.

Menu highlights: Peruvian Japanese core plus Venezuelan, Argentinian, and Brazilian influences; entertainment may include live music, fire dancers, and a DJ (Afro/house vibe).

Hours: Daily dinner 4–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat lounge programming ~9 p.m.–1 a.m.

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