Come travel the Mediterranean at Blue. Anchored in the Hearst Tower, Uptown, on the corner of College and Fifth, this trendy bar and restaurant explores the fusion of Old World and modernity with such touches as stained glass oil lamps and a mosaic-tiled bar area. Live jazz pervades the dining room on most nights, while a covered patio buzzes with chatter during the warmer months. The kitchen turns out a true tour of flavors, offering a seasonal selection of seafood, beef and exotic meats such as wild boar in the style of various Mediterranean cuisines. Choose from an extensive wine list that also tours the globe, with frequent stops in Spain, Italy, France and California. Service can be slow on busy nights, so bide your time with a selection from the impressive martini menu, where 60-plus choices are complemented with a "martini of the day" on weeknights.
Full bar. Serving dinner Mon–Sat. Late-night menu Fri–Sat. Closed Sun.
"Alex Myrick's Blue has settled into a groove. The interior, full of rich colors and artful touches, is undeniably beautiful. The front and back of the house run, for the most part, like clockwork. And Executive Chef Gene Briggs turns out a Mediterranean-inspired menu that has no weak points."
– Charlotte magazine
Come travel the Mediterranean at Blue. Anchored in the Hearst Tower, Uptown, on the corner of College and Fifth, this trendy bar and restaurant explores the fusion of Old World and modernity with such touches as stained glass oil lamps and a mosaic-tiled bar area. Live jazz pervades the dining room on most nights, while a covered patio buzzes with chatter during the warmer months. The kitchen turns out a true tour of flavors, offering a seasonal selection of seafood, beef and exotic meats such as wild boar in the style of various Mediterranean cuisines. Choose from an extensive wine list that also tours the globe, with frequent stops in Spain, Italy, France and California. Service can be slow on busy nights, so bide your time with a selection from the impressive martini menu, where 60-plus choices are complemented with a "martini of the day" on weeknights.
Full bar. Serving dinner Mon–Sat. Late-night menu Fri–Sat. Closed Sun.
"Alex Myrick's Blue has settled into a groove. The interior, full of rich colors and artful touches, is undeniably beautiful. The front and back of the house run, for the most part, like clockwork. And Executive Chef Gene Briggs turns out a Mediterranean-inspired menu that has no weak points."
– Charlotte magazine