The outdoor bar at Goodyear House boasts a sign saying “Life is Good”, and nearby string lights blend with treetops at this restaurant’s back patio.

The outdoor bar at Goodyear House boasts a sign saying “Life is Good”, and nearby string lights blend with treetops at this restaurant’s back patio.

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In Charlotte, ‘Love is Blind’

The newest season of “Love is Blind” set in Charlotte has been released. Here’s everything you need to know about the hometown singles.

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Charlotte is once again in the national spotlight in the newest season of “Love is Blind” on Netflix, and so are its date night hot spots.

In the hit reality dating show, 30 men and women from around the Queen City took part in the dating experiment of getting engaged all before meeting in person.

Their four-week journey started out in the infamous pods, but a few couples made connections that lasted behind closed doors back to their real lives in Charlotte.

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So where were some of the dating spots where they navigated new relationships around the city? Here’s a list of the local places you may recognize in the new season of the show. Some of the places shown in the show are still under embargo, so check back next week to see more Charlotte restaurants and bars that were featured.

(We want to warn you, there are a few spoilers ahead if you haven’t caught up on the latest episodes.)

Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market

Location: 316 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134

Episode 8: Jess and Laura meet up for the first time after the experiment to catch up on how things have been with other contestants.

Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market, which opened in 2021, is located right in the heart of downtown Pineville. The local restaurant offers old world wines, St-Louis-style pizza, specialty foods, gifts items and more.

Kevin Devanney and his team were keen on keeping and restoring the original hardwood floors and the original bookshelf at Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market.
Kevin Devanney and his team were keen on keeping and restoring the original hardwood floors and the original bookshelf at Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market. Sara Douglass

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QC Dance Studio

Location: 8514 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

Episode 9: Amy and Johnny took private dance lessons to learn bachata ahead of their wedding.

QC Dance Studio doesn’t just specialize in bachata lessons. The all-inclusive dance studio offers classes focused on a variety of dance styles for all ages, including ballroom, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more.

The Goodyear House

Location: 3032 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

Episode 9: Clay introduces AD to his mom and sister for the first time.

The Goodyear House is a mill house-turned-restaurant nestled in NoDa. Made with locally sourced ingredients, the local restaurant’s menu is a bit casual but upscale with some “cheffy touches” the team previously told CharlotteFive. Dishes include smoked cashew mac, charred broccolini, and shrimp and grits with chorizo and salsa.

The outdoor bar at Goodyear House boasts a sign saying “Life is Good”, and nearby string lights blend with treetops at this restaurant’s back patio.
The outdoor bar at Goodyear House boasts a sign saying “Life is Good”, and nearby string lights blend with treetops at this restaurant’s back patio. Goodyear House

Queen Park Social

Location: 4125 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Episode 9: Chelsea and Jimmy meet up with two of his close friends.

Queen Park Social is a popular social club in South End where you can eat, drink and play games. The local hot spot also has bowling, arcade games and life-sized board games around the bar and outdoor patio.

How to watch ‘Love is Blind’

The first nine episodes of this season of “Love is Blind” are out now on Netflix. Look out for new episodes released each Wednesday.

What do you think of the new Charlotte season of “Love is Blind” so far? Let me know your thoughts on how the local group of singles is navigating Netflix’s dating experiment at [email protected].


Chyna Blackmon is a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA.
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