Top Restaurants to Visit in Charlotte

Whether you are in the mood for fine dining or a casual drive through, beer on tap or handcrafted cocktails, good ol’ southern cuisine or something international, the Queen City has you covered — breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and all the hours in between. Here’s a list of where to eat when in Charlotte.


Bachi

2700 W Mallard Creek Church Rd #200; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (980) 819-7761

A meal at Bachi Charlotte.

Bachi has an extensive range of traditional Japanese lunches and dinners, which includes all the traditional food items – from sushi to sashimi to Filipino dishes.


Beef N Bottle Steakhouse

4538 South Blvd; Charlotte, NC 28209 | (704) 523-9977

The Beef ‘n Bottle Steakhouse is known its steaks, service, atmosphere and impressive wine list.


Biscuitville

3060 Derita Rd; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (704) 631-3829

Exterior of Biscuitville

Bobbee O’s BBQ

9401 Statesville Rd; Charlotte, NC 28269 | (704) 509-6902


Bonefish Grill

8805 Townley Rd B; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 892-3385

Dinner at Bonefish Grill with grilled shrimp on skewer over jasmine rice with asparagus and charred lemon wedge

The Bowl at Ballantyne

15119 Bowl St; Charlotte, NC 28277 | (980) 474-1676


Burtons Grill & Bar – Birkdale

8908 Lindholm Dr; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (980) 399-0042


Calle Sol Latin Cafe’ & Cevicheria

1205 Thomas Ave; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (704) 565-8291


Camp North End

300 Camp Rd; Charlotte, NC 28206 | (980) 337-4600


Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant

5645 State Hwy 49; Harrisburg, NC 28075 | (704) 455-1222


Cheesecake Factory Birkdale

8701 Townley Rd; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (980) 399-6197


Cheesecake Factory South Park

4400 Sharon Rd Space A; Charlotte, NC 28211 | (704) 770-0076

Ornate ceiling at Cheesecake Factory at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, NC

Chex Grill & Wings

8517 Davis Lake Pkwy Unit D; Charlotte, NC 28269 | (980) 938-0050 (Multiple Locations)


Chopt Creative Salad

4125 Park Rd.; Charlotte, NC 28209 (Multiple locations)


Church & Union Charlotte

127 N Tryon St #8; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 919-1322


The Crunkleton

1957 E 7th St; Charlotte, NC 28204 | (704) 919-0104

Meat entree at The Crunkleton in Charlotte, NC

Cuzzo’s Cuisine II

9601 N Tryon St. Suite F; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (980) 938-8654


Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

128 E Brooklyn Village Ave; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 499-6626

Dean's Italian Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Hotel in Uptown Charlotte

Dogwood Southern Table & Bar

601 S College St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 335-2064

The bar at Dogwood Southern Table in Charlotte, NC

Dressler’s

1100 Metropolitan Ave #125; Charlotte, NC 28204 | (704) 909-6295

Exterior of Dressler's at the Metropolitan in Charlotte, NC

Easy Like Sunday

1600 E Woodlawn Rd #100, Charlotte, NC 28209 | (980) 335-2428

Easy Like Sunday is a popular brunch spot offering made-from-scratch American comfort food known for its “easy” weekend vibes. It’s a go-to spot for pancakes, fried chicken sandwiches and mimosas.


Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

101 S. Tryon St #100; Charlotte, NC 28280 | (704) 333-5262

Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Charlotte, North Carolina

Fahrenheit

222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (980) 237-6718


Famous Toastery

12715 Conner Dr; Huntersville, NC 29078 | (704) 425-6485


Fin & Fino

8630 Lindholm Dr #1a; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 987-1779

Fin & Fino at Lake Norman

First Watch

5821 Fairview Rd; Charlotte, NC 28209 | (704) 859-5124 

Breakfast with eggs over easy, homestyle potatoes, bacon, and toast with berry extract from First Watch restaurant in Charlotte, NC

Gallery Restaurant

1000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy; Charlotte, NC 28277 | (704) 248-4000

The Gallery Restaurant at The Ballantyne Hotel

Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar

440 E McCullough Dr Ste A-100; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (704) 900-6945

Delectable waffles with strawberries and whipped cream at Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar

Hawkers Asian Street Food

1930 Camden Rd #260; Charlotte, NC 28203 | (704) 464-0770


The Hibachi Pit

1295 Concord Pkwy N; Concord, NC 28025 | (704) 918-4559

Japanese prepared hibachi meal from Hibachi Pit in Concord, NC

Le Kebab Grill

350 E McCullough Dr; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (704) 547-7217


Leroy Fox South End

1616 Camden Rd Suite 150 | (980) 999-5101


131 Main

17830 Statesville Rd; Cornelius, NC 28031 | (704) 896-0131

131 Main Restaurant exterior in Charlotte, North Carolina

The Matador Charlotte

1215 South Blvd; Charlotte, NC | (980) 999-6466


Mert’s Heart & Soul

214 N College St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 342-4222


Midnight Diner

420 E Trade St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (980) 207-3641

Counter at Midnight Diner in Uptown Charlotte

Midwood Smokehouse Birkdale

16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (980) 689-2990

Brisket meal at Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse – Plaza Midwood

1401 Central Ave; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (704) 295-4227  

BBQ meal at Midwood Smokehouse

Monarch Market by Crescent Communities

101 N Tryon St #105; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (336) 729-9714


North Italia – Birkdale

8711 Lindholm Dr; Huntersville, NC 28078 | (980) 479-0106


204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

204 N Tryon St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 333-3747


Optimist Hall

1115 N Brevard St; Charlotte, NC 28206 | (980) 701-0040


The Original Pancake House

915 Charlottetowne Ave; Charlotte, NC | (704) 372-7099

Assorted breakfast menu items at the Original Pancake House in Charlotte, North Carolina

Outback Steakhouse – Belgate

8405 Ikea Blvd; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (704) 598-7727

Outback Steakhouse exterior at Belgate in Charlotte, NC

Outback Steakhouse Concord Mills

8507 Concord Mills Blvd; Concord, NC 28027 | (704) 208-3619

Outback Steakhouse exterior in Concord Mills at night in Concord, NC

Paco’s Tacos & Tequila

6401 Carnegie Blvd #8a; Charlotte, NC 28211 | (704) 716-8226

A woman eating at Paco's Tacos and Tequila, a Tex Mex bar in SouthPark Charlotte

Prime Fish Sushi Charlotte

11212 Providence Rd W B; Charlotte, NC | (704) 253-1473

Meal from Prime Fish restaurant

Ruby Sunshine

332 W Bland St; Charlotte, NC 28203 | (980) 273-1231

A breakfast meal at Ruby Sunshine in Ballantyne, Charlotte, North Carolina

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Center City

222 S Tryon St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 338-9444

Exterior of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Uptown Charlotte, NC

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – SouthPark

6000 Fairview Rd; Charlotte, NC 28210 | (704) 556-1115

Steak and lobster meal with red wine on white table cloth at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Sea Grill Restaurant

210 E Trade St B120; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 703-3399

Elaborate seafood tower with cocktails at Sea Grill in Charlotte, NC

Enjoy a special meal at Sea Grill Restaurant in Uptown Charlotte, where you will find upscale seafood and sushi. Ranked as best fine dining in Charlotte, Sea Grill prides itself on expertly sourced fresh fish and premium cuts and beautifully presented dishes. Every detail is designed to impress.


Sea Level NC

129 E 5th St; Charlotte, NC 28202 | (704) 412-2616


Snooze A.M. Eatery

4425 Sharon Rd S170; Charlotte, NC 28211 | (704) 936-0170

Pancakes at Snooze AM Eatery

Sol’Delish Express

9211 N Tryon St #1: Charotte, NC 28262 | (980) 201-9016

Sol’Delish is a popular soul food restaurant is known for dishes like Green Dip, Chicken and Waffles, Fried Flounder, and other traditional southern comfort foods with modern twists. Now open in a newer, larger location, Sol’Delish offers dine-in and live music alongside the original takeout spot.


STATS Charlotte

3425 David Cox Rd; Charlotte, NC | (980) 474-1325

Chicken wings, half wet, half dry from STATS Restaurant in Charlotte, NC

Steak 48

4425 Sharon Rd; Charlotte, NC 28211 | (980) 580-4848

Seafood tower from Steak 48

Steak’n Hoagie Shop – Eastway

903 Eastway Dr D; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (704) 536-0533

Hoagie meal with drink and banana pudding from Steak'n Hoagie in Charlotte, NC

STK Steakhouse

201 S College St; Charlotte, NC | (980) 495-4425

STK Steakhouse interior in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Sunflower Family Restaurant

5400 Statesville Rd; Charlotte, NC 28269 | (704) 494-3533


Sunset Soul Food

5009 Beatties Ford Rd #112; Charlotte, NC 28216 | (704) 919-1701

Fried chicken wings, fish and sides at Sunset Soul Food Restaurant in Charlotte, NC

Supperland

1212 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205 | (704) 817-7514

Supperland is a highly-rated, upscale Southern steakhouse located in a restored mid-century church in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. The restaurant features a hidden speakeasy in the basement of the bar building for cocktails.


Tacos 4 Life

2940 Derita Rd #40; Concord, NC | (833) 838-2267 (Multiple locations)

Interior of line at Tacos 4 Life in Concord, NC

Tupelo Honey Southern Table & Bar

101 S Tryon St #130; Charlotte, NC | (980) 270-7268

Tupelo Honey restaurant storefront in Charlotte, North Carolina

Viva Chicken

1617 Elizabeth Ave; Charlotte, NC 28204 | (980) 335-0176 (Multiple locations)


The Wafflery

1020 E 10th St ST3, Charlotte, NC 28204 | (704) 910-0591 (Multiple locations)

The Wafflery is a popular fast-casual brunch spot specializing in customizable waffles, biscuit sandwiches, and grit bowls.


The Waterman Fish Bar

2729 South Blvd Suite D; Charlotte, NC | (704) 275-5558

Baked Seafood Platter at The Waterman Fish Bar in Charlotte, North Carolina

The Waterman Fish Bar is known for its relaxed atmosphere, domestic-only catch of responsibly-sourced seafood, and coastal-inspired “boat drinks.”


Yunta Nikkei

2201 South Blvd Ste 130; Charlotte, NC | (980) 495-2253

Yunta Nekkei

Zambie’s Pizza

3204 n Davidson St; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (781) 718-1718

Slice of pizza from Zambies pizza in NoDa Charlotte, North Carolina

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