The Wood-Fired Way
Oak & hickory
Every service begins hours before the doors open, when the wood goes in and the hearth comes up to temperature. No gas. No shortcuts. Just split oak, hickory, and a spark.
Charlotte · Winston-Salem · Since 1992
Rooted in tradition, inspired by the season.
Right now, across the Carolinas
Our philosophy
Simple Southern ingredients. European tradition. Patiently cooked over a wood fire.
Humble comforts. Humble service.
Read our storyFrom the pass
Chef's greatest hits
- 01Green Circle Rotisserie Chickennatural jus · the dish that built the house26
- 02Rooster's Burgerhouse blend, cheddar, hand-cut fries18
- 03Crab Cakescorn & butterbean succotash24
- 04Shrimp & Gritschile butter, NOLA style22
- 05Baby Kale Caesarboquerones, parmigiano14
- 06Sunrise SpritzCava, Aperol, citrus · weekends12
Green Circle Rotisserie ChickenFind your table
Four kitchens, one fire
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Uptown Charlotte
Uptown
Wood-fired in the heart of the city.
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SouthPark, Charlotte
SouthPark
The original Charlotte table.
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Ballantyne, Charlotte
Ballantyne
Seasonal cooking, south of the city.
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Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem
Where it all began, in 1992.
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All locations →Regulars welcome
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The Sulphur Dun
Patience, tied by hand
A seasoned chef is not unlike a skilled fly fisherman. Both read the water, trust the season, and know that great results take great patience. The fly on our wall honors Jeff Wilkins, the fly-fishing guide whose artistry still guides ours.
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Hospitality with purpose
Gather around something good
Eleven private rooms across four kitchens, and a family that believes the word “restaurant” still means “to restore.” Alongside the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center, we're working to share ten million meals with neighbors in need.
The fire's lit.The table's set.
Forty years on, the welcome's still warm. We'd love to have you.