coun·ter /ˈkoun(t)É™r/: adjective - contrary to intuition or to common-sense but often nevertheless true.

THE EXPERIENCE

counter- is an intimate, full sensory dining experience featuring themed tasting menus created by Executive Chef and Founder Sam Hart (they/them). Owned and operated as a collective effort amongst employees with a shared mission to change the industry, counter- is designed to evoke emotion throughout the progressive dining experience, fully immersing guests by utilizing sound, taste, and art as a vehicle. The menu, which rotates quarterly, is driven by sense-based storylines such as music, modern art, and mental health.

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THE DESIGN

Purposefully designed to mimic a blank canvas and features muted concrete floors and countertops that can easily be transformed to fit the rotating menus, tableware, and art that accompany each quarterly theme.

THE DETAILS

Similar to a theatrical performance, counter- is a shared experience with seatings Tuesday through Saturday. Seating is limited to 18 guests per service, and reservations are required.

Wine and spirit-free beverage pairings are available.

Please be respectful of all parties during your seating. Please be aware that counter- may not be the right choice for a business discussion dinner or a rowdy night out on the town. Certain seasonal themes may not be suitable for children under the age of 18, so please be sure to contact us in advance at reservations@counterclt.com.

For a more intimate dining experience without the performance, we welcome you to join us in our Archive dining room.

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THE TEAM

Executive Chef/Founder Sam Hart aspires for counter- to be an incubator for rising star chefs, providing them a place for empowerment, guidance, and inspiration to open their own concepts in Charlotte, while also elevating experiences in Hart’s own hometown.

SAM HART

Executive Chef

Faith Morley

Executive Pastry Chef

YONGWON HWANG

Chef de Cuisine

Michael Myers

Executive Beverage Director

Jaime Alicea

Sommelier

THE ARCHIVE

Revisit the greatest hits of counter- in this seven-course tasting menu in our Archive dining room. This is an intimate dining experience without our standard group seatings and performance.

Wine and spirit-free beverage pairings are available.

2% of all sales are split between our two non-profit partners: The Relatives and Time Out Youth

  • counter-balance

    Designed to showcase the produce and proteins from the land around us, rather than perpetuate the unstable alternative.

  • counter-intuitive

    Contrary to the common-sense expectation of service, but nevertheless true. Submerging our guests with visuals, sounds, and feelings along with taste.

  • counter-culture

    Opposed to the norms of the restaurant industry, promoting diversity and unveiling narratives that have been hidden.