LOCALLY GROWN
SINCE 2008

DOWNTOWN BELMONT | 704.825.3636
DOWNTOWN BELMONT
704.825.3636
SOUTHERN BISTRO | MARKET & BUTCHER SHOP | CUSTOM CATERING
Fresh from the Bean
Great Event Venues near String Bean
Why travel all the way into Charlotte when Belmont has a plethora of event venues for weddings, corporate parties, large meetings, conferences, family reunions and more. We always get asked about great local vendors when working with Belmont catering clients, so we’ve...
read moreFrequently Asked Catering Questions
If you’re searching for a caterer for an event you’re hosting, you probably have a lot of questions. We sure would! The food at your event can make or break it, so we take that responsibility seriously. We want you to pepper us with questions until you’re satisfied...
read moreSpring Is In The Air, And In Our Wine Glasses
We take wine very seriously at The String Bean, and it shows in our 690 plus choices we currently carry at our location. We’ve also won five consecutive Wine Spectator Awards and are looking forward to seeing if we win again this year. Basically, we know our wine. And...
read moreBelmont’s Gourmet Meat and Seafood Market
You don’t have to be a foodie to know that String Bean is the place to go for a fabulous lunch or dinner. But, did you know that String Bean is also the home of a gourmet market, perfect for picking up all the components of a delicious dinner at home? “People come in...
read moreFive Winter Beers To Try
We love that the changing seasons bring us different styles of beers to enjoy. There’s nothing like turning to some dark, malty beers for a few months after a summer of light, hoppy beer. The rich flavors and higher ABV make for the perfect beer to survive the dreary...
read moreHolidays With The String Bean
If you’re anything like me, you love being the host of parties, but you hate cooking. I adore having family over for the holidays and for big dinners, but I’ll be the first to admit that you probably don’t want me cooking your food. I’m no good in the kitchen....
read moreCatering to your whims
We’ve all been there: you’re in charge of hosting the upcoming family reunion/work event/bridal shower/soccer party, and we all know the most important thing is the food. You certainly don’t want to cook for all those people yourself – the number of dishes it would take is in itself daunting. Maybe you can do a potluck, but you risk repeat dishes or people not bringing anything at all.
read moreSeven Oaks Cafe now open at McLean
The McLean community located on Lake Wylie adjacent to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is adding a restaurant to compliment its neighborhoods currently under development. Seven Oaks Café will open this fall in the historic John Davidson McLean house on Armstrong Road, a house that is on the Gaston County Historic Register and one that was renovated in 2014 and reopened early in 2015.
read moreThe String Bean will soon add another location in Shelby
We are pleased to announce that The String Bean Shelby will be opening a new location in the heart of Uptown Shelby across from the Earl Scruggs Center. We are in the midst of renovating a 15,000 square foot building that will include a market and dining on the main...
read moreWhere to find inspired dining beyond the beltway
Inside the Charlotte city limits, you can find just about any type of restaurant to suit your mood and taste. Happily, the vibrant food scene doesn’t stop inside the Interstate 485 loop. Thoughtful, local, chef-driven restaurants have sprung up in neighboring towns and suburbs, meaning you won’t need to head uptown for that next great dining experience.
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The String Bean
Winner of seven Wine Spectator awards for excellence, enjoyed by the President of the United States at a local appearance at Freightliner and frequented by patrons we call friends, both local and out of town, The String Bean is one of those places that we hope sticks with you and brings you back time and time again.
