Top Best French Restaurants in Gastonia

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Rachel Kramer Bussel used under CC BY 2.0. Amelie’s French Bakery and Café is another Charlotte institution. Whether you visit the original location in NoDa or the newly renovated Uptown location, you and your other are guaranteed to have an intimate experience over a locally roasted coffee and a fresh baked French pastry."

"Founded: 2007 This quaint French bakery, with eclectic furniture and quirky décor, has become more than a coffee-and-croissant shop. With its original location in NoDa, their 24/7 concept sparked a need for late-night sweets among many locals. Amelie’s now has six locations in Charlotte and Atlanta."

"Go for: Date night in Uptown or fun business dinner when you’re tired of the steakhouses. Design element we love: With super high ceilings and detailed interiors that include a mixture of pewter, antique wood and leather, it’s freaking gorgeous in this 166-seat restaurant. Don’t forget: You’ve probably seen photos of LBH’s steak tartare on Instagram, but order the tuna tartare ($16) — with sweet corn, confit lemon and a few pieces of popcorn on top, it was the best thing we ate."

"Dining at La Belle Helene means walking into a restaurant that’s grand in every sense of the word. Beneath high ceilings and ethereal white lighting, you’ll settle into a cozy green booth, receive unparalleled service, and select from an unpretentious menu of French favorites. And there’s no wrong way to go."

"In the South Park district is a portal to a European villa, Georges Brasserie, which serves traditional and contemporary French cuisine. The elegant table seating and romantic ambiance indoors is carried over to the outdoor patio. This is sheltered by a deep red awning strung with fairy lights."

"4620 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210 • (980) 219-7409Hours: Lunch — Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner — Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m."

"If you and the family haven't had crepes for breakfast, lunch or brunch, Royal Cafe and Creperie in downtown Matthews is the perfect excuse to try something new. You know you are at the right place when the smell of fresh crepes greets before you even walk in the door. Kids love building their own creation with eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, cheese, or venture to the sweet side with apples, bananas, caramel sauce and more."

"Also a sister concept (Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop), Lincoln Street Kitchen is a full-service kitchen with a rooftop and patio seating for warmer weather. We couldn’t get enough of this cozy space that was perfect for date night or a group outing. The small plates were right up our alley."

"Charlotte residents and visitors are fortunate to have an enormous 265-acre recreational area right on their doorsteps in the South Park area. The Colonel Francis Beatty Park is a popular weekend destination for sporty families, offering tennis and basketball courts, 5 soccer fields, horse-shoe pits and soft-ball fields. In addition, you can explore the walking trails, bring your bike to ride the mountain-bike trails or enjoy canoeing, kayaking or fishing on the lake."

"In addition to the multi-purpose (run, walk, and bike) trails, the park also features basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields, and picnic areas. Add the lake with available kayaking, fishing, and canoeing, and you have the recipe for the perfect summer day!"

"Fourth Ward Park is so quiet and beautiful and you’d never realize that you were two blocks away from Uptown Charlotte!. It’s a sweet little oasis in the heart of Uptown, but just a few steps away you can find historic homes and urban vibes. This is a great Charlotte Engagement Session location for the couple that wants the best of both worlds!"