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Haymaker, Charlotte, NC

Haymaker

4.2
4.2
1838 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Centrally located in Uptown Charlotte, Haymaker Restaurant, from Chef Chris Coleman, 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Regional American (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
    Chris Coleman
  • Private party facilities
    Haymaker features 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. Please email jacque@haymakerclt.com with your event request.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Haymaker offers a delightful dining experience with "spectacular food" and "fun specialty cocktails." Guests rave about the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere, making it "great for special occasions" or casual meetups. While some find the menu limited and pricey, standout dishes like cornbread and shrimp and grits are praised.

1,838 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of five for Saturday brunch, but at the last minute, we changed to a party of seven. Despite it being a very busy day, the hostess was fantastic—she found a table to accommodate us without hesitation and with a warm smile. Her effort made our experience even better

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  2. KateM

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant wasn’t super crowded and yet the service was really slow. Food and drinks were OK. We love this restaurant but think it was just an “off” day for them.

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  3. Dorothy

    Greensboro

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like that Haymaker is farm to table. The restaurant is large and the service is good. The food was a bit bland for my taste buds. We had pear and expresso martinis. They were ok. The chocolate dessert was really good. It was a nice way to end the meal.

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  4. Lesley

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly poor service and mediocre food. I really wanted to like this place and it was convenient to the Panthers game. Sat about 20 minutes after our reservation time and then waited another 15 minutes to get a server. Second round of drinks (ordered before food arrived) finally came when we were finished. $120 for a brunch for 2. Would not recommend.

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  5. Carrie

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of 6 and it took a while for our drinks to be delivered and an hour for our entrees to come. Food was fine. Overall a disappointing experience.

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  6. Natalie

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful brunch with my friend. Everything we ate and drank was delicious.

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  7. Val

    Charlotte

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have visited here many times and have never had a bad experience. Sorry to see the brunch menu has fewer selections than the past but still good.

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  8. Jeff

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic brunch. The chicken biscuit sandwich was worth the flight alone from Chicago. The drinks were great. Service was amazing - really attentive and friendly.

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  9. Ashley

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived on Saturday morning when the restaurant opened. Despite the restaurant being empty, we were turned away for not having a reservation. We walked out of the restaurant and made a reservation on OpenTable for the current time and walked back in to be seated. Several others were turned away for not having a reservation even though the restaurant was empty and reservations were available online. If the restaurant is reservation only, that should be made clear. We also weren’t told until the end that they couldn’t split checks on parties of 6 or more. Everyone working there had a snobby attitude. The food was different but not bad.

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  10. Michele

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They had a problem and took almost one hour to get our food… but the food was delicious and we got a 10% discount + free dessert. And the girl was perfect always nice and friendly… unfortunate for the wait.

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FAQs

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

Haymaker is rated 4.2 stars by 1838 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 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Haymaker

225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Regional American (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
    Chris Coleman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (704) 626-6116
  • Private party facilities
    Haymaker features 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. Please email jacque@haymakerclt.com with your event request.
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