The Golden Owl Tavern

June 14, 2022
Categories: General News Tags: Business Affairs, Community Engagement

Golden Owl Tavern is University City’s latest gem and new Executive Chef Andres Prussing is bringing some serious heat. Born and bred in Santiago, Chile, he’s a master at crafting Southern American classics with a clever culinary twist – think deviled eggs with Nashville hot chicken, fried green tomatoes with ghost pepper aioli and buttermilk fried chicken thighs with peach chili chutney.

The Details

  • Golden Owl Tavern, one of Charlotte’s hottest restaurants, is located in UNC Charlotte’s impressive Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
  • The restaurant’s moniker is a nod to the University’s first football team The Owls – named for the fact all classes were held in the evening when it first opened in 1946.
  • The restaurant recently expanded its hours and menu offerings including the Niner Burger, Shrimp and Grits, and Deep South Benedict.
  • Chef Prussing has partnered with non-profit 100 Gardens, using fresh aquaponic ingredients grown and harvested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg students.

We recently had the opportunity to meet Chef Prussing and sample the new menu. Check out our favorites below.

Nashville Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs

Nashville Hot Chicken Deviled Eggs

Fried Green Tomatoes with ghost pepper aioli

Fried Green Tomatoes

Farm and Sparrow Cast Iron Cornbread with honey butter and sea salt

Farm and Sparrow Cast Iron Cornbread

100 Gardens Salad with cucumbers, carrots, olives, feta and green goddess dressing

100 Gardens Salad

Niner Burger with Shipley Farm patties, white cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes and a housemade sauce

Fun Fact: Charlotte 49ers Head Football Coach Will Healy’s favorite

Niner Burger and fries

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs with peach chili chutney, honey and a buckwheat waffle

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Beverages and Spirits

Margarita

Queen City Margarita

Golden Owl serves up a number of “wise cocktails” including crowd favorites like the Queen City Margarita with tequila, lime, canton ginger liqueur and passionfruit syrup; the Sideswipe with cognac, apple brandy, lemon, peach puree and sparkling cider; and the Golden Owl Bloody Mary made with horseradish infused vodka and beef jerky. They also have a variety of local draft beers, wines and bubbles.

Executive Chef Andres Prussing

Visit Chef Prussing and the Golden Owl team at 9041 Robert Snyder Boulevard. The restaurant is easily accessible by light rail via the J.W. Clay Blvd./UNC Charlotte stop; complimentary valet and parking also available on site. Follow on Instagram and Facebook to stay up on all the latest delectable offerings.

Photos taken by Kat Lawrence