Don’t Book Queen’s Feast Until You Read This

Queen’s Feast is your excuse to finally try the Charlotte restaurant that has been sitting on your “someday” list.

From July 24 through August 2, 2026, restaurants across the Charlotte region will serve specially curated three-course dinners at discounted prix-fixe prices.

Reservations disappear quickly. The most popular dinner times can be gone before Restaurant Week officially begins, and Charlotte food lovers often start planning their dining calendars weeks in advance.

But there is another layer to this year’s deal that many diners could overlook.

That means an already discounted dinner could cost significantly less simply because you enrolled in the benefit and paid with the right card.

You are not hunting for a coupon, entering a promotional code or signing up for a special Queen’s Feast offer.

You may simply be using a benefit that is already included with your card.

The Dining Hack Most People Miss

American Express owns Resy, the restaurant reservation platform used by restaurants across the country.

Eligible American Express cardholders may receive statement credits after using an enrolled card for qualifying purchases at participating U.S. Resy restaurants.

Before relying on the credit, confirm that your card includes the benefit, that you have enrolled and that the restaurant qualifies under the current terms.

If You Have an American Express Platinum Card

Eligible U.S. consumer Platinum Card members may receive up to $100 in Resy statement credits per quarter, up to the applicable annual limit.

Depending on your remaining quarterly credit and the size of your bill, that could cover a large portion of one Queen’s Feast dinner before tax and gratuity.

If You Have an American Express Gold Card

Eligible Gold Card members may receive up to $50 in Resy statement credits from July through December.

Because the new benefit period begins before Queen’s Feast, Restaurant Week could be a timely opportunity to use it.

How to Use the Credit

1. Check your card benefits.
Open your American Express account and confirm that your card includes the Resy credit.

2. Enroll before dining.
Some benefits require enrollment before an eligible purchase is made.

3. Confirm the restaurant qualifies.
Check the restaurant’s Resy page and review the current benefit terms in your American Express account.

4. Pay with the enrolled card.
Use the eligible American Express card when paying the restaurant.

5. Watch for the statement credit.
The applicable credit should appear on your account after the qualifying purchase is processed.

Where We’d Use It

Saving money is great.

Using those savings for a dinner you will actually remember is even better.

If you are only making one or two Queen’s Feast reservations, these two Charlotte restaurants deserve a look.

Muraya | South End

Muraya is the choice for diners who want their Restaurant Week dinner to feel like a complete night out, not simply a discounted meal.

The restaurant combines Coastal Latin American influences with an energetic dining room, colorful cocktails and plates designed for sharing.

What We’d Look For

Pan de Bonos
Warm Colombian cheese bread with the kind of texture that makes ordering another round feel completely reasonable.

Whole Fried Snapper
A dramatic centerpiece that captures the bold, coastal spirit of the restaurant.

Baru Roll
A fusion-style roll combining shrimp tempura, seared salmon and sweet plantain.

Restaurant Week menus can differ from a restaurant’s regular menu, so check the official Queen’s Feast listing before planning your order.

Albertine | Uptown

Albertine is a strong choice when you want a Restaurant Week reservation that feels polished and special without becoming overly formal.

Its menu brings Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences together with Southern ingredients, giving familiar dishes unexpected depth.

What We’d Look For

Hot Honey Fried Quail
A crisp, sweet and savory interpretation of Southern fried poultry.

Rock Crab Mafaldine
Rich pasta paired with delicate crab for the kind of entrée that feels right at home during a special dinner.

Knafeh Cheesecake
A memorable dessert finished with crisp shredded pastry and pistachios.

As with Muraya, confirm the exact Queen’s Feast courses before deciding what you hope to order.

Other Restaurants to Put on Your Shortlist

If Muraya and Albertine are already booked, do not assume you missed your chance at a great dinner.

The Queen’s Feast directory includes restaurants throughout Charlotte and the surrounding region, with several cuisines and price points to consider.

STK
Consider it when you want an energetic steakhouse atmosphere for a group dinner or celebration.

Italo
A strong candidate for pasta, an intimate atmosphere and a relaxed date-night experience.

Uchi
Put it on your list when creative Japanese cooking and a design-forward dining room are part of the appeal.

Godavari
A welcome option for diners looking beyond the traditional steak, seafood and pasta Restaurant Week rotation.

Two Restaurants on Our Radar

Queen’s Feast is not only about returning to familiar favorites.

It can also be an easy way to try somewhere new with a more predictable dinner price.

Henrietta’s

This LoSo restaurant comes from the team behind Customshop and focuses on seasonal American cooking in a neighborhood-style setting.

Check the Queen’s Feast directory to confirm its participation, menu and Restaurant Week price.

Open Rice

Add it to the list when you want modern Asian-inspired dishes and a break from the steakhouse-heavy side of Restaurant Week.

Confirm its current Queen’s Feast details before booking.

Four Queen’s Feast Tips That Matter

1. Book earlier than you think.
Prime Friday and Saturday reservations disappear quickly. Grab a good time when you see it rather than assuming more tables will appear.

2. Read the Restaurant Week menu.
A favorite item from the regular menu may not be included. Review the prix-fixe choices before committing to a reservation.

3. Plan for tax and gratuity.
Queen’s Feast prices do not include tax or gratuity. Build both into your expected total before deciding how far your card credit may go.

4. Confirm your credit first.
Benefits vary by card and enrollment may be required. Check your American Express account instead of assuming every Amex card earns the credit.

The Bottom Line

The best part about Queen’s Feast is not simply saving money.

It is finally trying the restaurant you have been promising yourself you would visit “someday.”

Maybe that means a lively night at Muraya.

Maybe it means a polished Uptown dinner at Albertine.

Or maybe it means finding a completely unexpected favorite inside the Queen’s Feast restaurant directory.

And when an eligible American Express credit covers part of the bill, that already-great dinner deal becomes even harder to pass up.

Happy dining, Charlotte.

Card benefits, participating restaurants, menus, reservation availability and Queen’s Feast pricing are subject to change. Enrollment may be required for American Express benefits. Review the current terms in your card account and confirm restaurant eligibility before making a purchase. Tax and gratuity are not included in Queen’s Feast prix-fixe prices.