How much does the Counter menu cost?
From $330 for the seasonal tasting menu to $450 for the Sommelier's Table, per person in USD, including the tip, before tax. The table adds the 9% usually added for tax, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 9% tax | For two | For two, with tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seasonal tasting menu | $330 | $360 | $660 | $719 |
| WINTER- Metamorphosis tasting menu | $336 | $366 | $672 | $732 |
| Sommelier's Table | $450 | $491 | $900 | $981 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 10 November 2026; menus change, so check with Counter before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Counter?
Counter has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Cote $82The cheapest one-star dinner menu in the US, Korean
How to book at Counter
Book online on Tock or by phone on +1 980-292-2090.
- When tables are releasedPrepaid tickets on Tock, for one to four guests. Seatings Wednesday to Saturday.
- Where to bookBook on Tock Or call +1 980-292-2090.
- CancellationsCancellations up to a week ahead carry a $100 per guest fee; within the week there are no cancellations, changes or refunds, but tickets can be transferred to someone else at no cost.
- Groups and private eventsFour guests at most per booking. Parties of five to ten can book the private dining room or the Sommelier's Table (4 to 9 guests). Private dining inquiries
From Counter’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at Counter
Can you take children to Counter?
No set minimum age, but every guest has the set menu; some seasonal themes may not suit under-18s, so contact the restaurant first. No booster seats.
How long does a meal at Counter take?
Two and a half to three hours.
Can you bring your own wine to Counter?
Corkage $45 per 750ml bottle ($90 for magnums), wine or beer only, two bottles at most.
When is Counter open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Sat 5pm–10pmSun closed
Hours from the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Counter’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Counter: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Counter have?
One. Counter holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US. New in Nov 2025: Gained its first star in the first American South guide.
Who is the chef at Counter?
The head chef is Sam Hart.
Where does Counter rank on critics’ lists?
Counter is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Where
- Charlotte · North Carolina · United States
- Address
- 2001 W. Morehead St., Ste. D, Charlotte, 28208Open in Google Maps
Is Counter expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $330 dinner menu is the 166th cheapest of the 182 one-star dinner menus in the US with a published price. The middle price is $220, so it costs $110 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiuraBeverly Hills | Sushi | $320 | – | – |
| AtlasAtlanta | American | $325 | – | – |
| CyrusGeyserville | American | $325 | – | $280 |
| SelineSanta Monica | American | $325 | – | $225 |
| CounterCharlotte | Modern American | $330 | – | – |
| YamadaChinatown | Japanese | $330 | – | – |
| SosekiWinter Park | Fusion | $342 | – | – |
| FiolaPenn Quarter | Italian | $345 | – | $225 |
| R|O-Rebel OmakaseLaguna Beach | Japanese | $350 | $180 | – |
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- Modern American, one starLe Chique Playa del Carmen, Mexico · dinner MX$3,900 (about $207)
- Modern American, one starGramercy Tavern New York, United States · dinner $178
- Modern American, one starAlo Toronto, Canada · dinner CA$245 (about $175)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about $335)
- Also one starThe Chairman Central, Hong Kong · dinner HK$1,380 (about $176)
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Sources Restaurant: counterclt.com. Stars and opening hours: Counter in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 10 November 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (1 November 2026).