Best Romantic Dining Experiences Around Carowinds Amusement Park

If you are visiting Carowinds park in the Charlotte area of North Carolina, and are looking for a more romantic dining experience to highlight the special and fun day, there are definitely some great choices around the fabulous park. Check out these top three selections.

Portofino's Italian Restaurant
2127 Ayrsley.
Charlotte, NC
980-297-7090
Portofino's is an Italian diner, and in most cases Italian always equals romance. But Portofino's does more than just serve up mouth-watering Italian cuisine in large portions... they also have a decidedly comfortable and romantic feel to them. Come on in with your sweetheart, pull out her chair for her, and enjoy some great service. Enjoy something spectacular, perhaps starting with an appetizer like the roasted peppers and mozzarella, around $8; or enjoy a salad with the restaurant's own house dressing (try the tomato house dressing, it is to die for). For your main course, treat your sweetheart to something like the Mediteraneo pasta dish, around $11, which is seafood in a creamy pink sauce. They also serve up lots of great soups, and everything seems to be prepared to perfection.

Firehouse Grille
2760 Hwy 21 Byp
Fort Mill, SC
803-802-1987
This restaurant/grille has some excellent service along with a really nice wine list to make your romantic dinner extra special. Treat her to something really special, like the cashew-encrusted halibut served with shrimp and grits. And make sure to check out their happy hour specials if you come in a little bit early, before the sun sets.

El Cancun Mexican Restaurant
337 Carowinds Blvd
Fort Mill, SC
803-548-6222
Yes, even a Mexican restaurant can be a romantic spot to take your sweetheart after a long day at Carowinds. They've got pretty much all the basic Mexican favorites you've come to expect at a place like this, but the environment is kind of fun for the two of you - make sure to order margaritas for both of you! The service is friendly and fast, and of course the two of you can chow down on as much warm chips as you want while you wait for your food!

So don't worry about not knowing where to go after treating her to some fun Carowinds experiences! This list makes it easy to find the perfect place to top off the day... and get your evening started!