So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Charlotte and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Charlotte
DISTINCTIVE SOUL CREATIONS Description: . Address: 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States Phone Number: +1 980-230-0339 Website: http://www.dsccatering.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 5-9PM | Monday: 11AM-3PM | Tuesday: 5-9PM | Wednesday: 5-9PM | Thursday: 5-9PM | Friday: Closed | Saturday: 5-11PM
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food Description: Casual joint for Southern comfort grub. Strip-mall outpost serving hearty plates of Southern comfort dishes in a casual space. Address: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd Suite #106, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States Phone Number: +1 704-357-3700 Website: http://www.nanamorrisonssoulfood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM …
Ruthie’s of Charlotte Description: . Address: 8432 Old Statesville Rd suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28269, United States Phone Number: +1 980-498-1903 Website: http://ruthiesrestaurantnc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:30AM-7PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-7PM | Friday: 11:30AM-7PM | Saturday: 11:30AM-7PM
Mert’s Heart And Soul Description: Mom-&-pop spot for Southern soul food. Husband-&-wife-run spot for Southern soul food, including Lowcountry dishes, in a colorful setting. Address: 214 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States Phone Number: +1 704-342-4222 Website: Diner Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | …
BACHI Description: . Address: 2700 W Mallard Creek Church Rd #200, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States Phone Number: +1 980-819-7761 Website: http://www.bachiclt.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 12-9PM | Tuesday: 12-9PM | Wednesday: 12-9PM | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: 12-9PM | Saturday: 12-9PM
Plant Joy Description: . Address: 1801 N Graham St Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28206, United States Phone Number: +1 980-237-4855 Website: http://plantjoyclt.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-3PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM
Bankers Raw Bar Description: Hangout with beer, wings & billiards. Laid-back bar offering eats such as pizza, ribs & wings in a variety of flavors, plus pool. Address: 200 W Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, United States Phone Number: +1 704-522-8866 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 4PM-2AM | Monday: 4PM-2AM | Tuesday: 4PM-2AM | Wednesday: 4PM-2AM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 135 W Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States Phone Number: +1 980-265-1548 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/135-w-arrowood-road?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | Friday: 10AM-10PM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 6107 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215, United States Phone Number: +1 980-406-3462 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/6107-the-plaza?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | Friday: 10AM-10PM | …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 6011 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, United States Phone Number: +1 704-535-0020 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/6011-albemarle-road?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: 10AM-12AM | …
Snow Your Roll Description: . Address: 2730 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28206, United States Phone Number: +1 704-620-2646 Website: https://linktr.ee/snowyourrollclt Store Hours:
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 3318 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States Phone Number: +1 704-394-8243 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/3318-wilkinson-blvd?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: 10AM-12AM | …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 4050 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206, United States Phone Number: +1 704-597-0459 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/4050-n-tryon-street?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | Friday: 10AM-12AM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 9501 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States Phone Number: +1 704-552-8743 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/nc/charlotte/9501-south-blvd?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: 10AM-11PM | …
Golden Taipei Description: Low-key Asian eatery with sushi. Noodles, fried rice & other Asian eats, including creative sushi, are served in a casual space. Address: 8511 Davis Lake Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28269, United States Phone Number: +1 704-494-8688 Website: http://www.goldentaipeicharlotte.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: …
Hooters Description: Chain grill known for wings & waitresses. Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts. Address: 123 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States Phone Number: +1 704-333-4566 Website: https://www.hooters.com/locations/1163-uptown-charlotte Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-12AM | Tuesday: 11AM-12AM | Wednesday: 11AM-12AM | Thursday: …
Hooters Description: Chain grill known for wings & waitresses. Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts. Address: 9807 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States Phone Number: +1 704-643-2044 Website: https://www.hooters.com/locations/1150-south-charlotte Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-12AM | Tuesday: 11AM-12AM | Wednesday: 11AM-12AM | Thursday: 11AM-12AM …
The Press Box Bar & Grill Description: Airy game-day haunt for pub grub & pool. Modern tavern offering 24 beers on tap, burgers, wings & many TVs, plus a pool hall with 12 tables. Address: 9609 N Tryon St A, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States Phone Number: +1 704-717-2727 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 12:30PM-12:30AM …
Nakato Japanese Steakhouse Description: Standard sushi & hibachi-style dining. Area chain outpost offering sushi & Japanese steakhouse fare grilled at hibachi tables. Address: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, United States Phone Number: +1 704-543-8899 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 2-9PM | Monday: 5-9PM | Tuesday: 5-9PM | Wednesday: 5-9PM | Thursday: 5-9PM | Friday: …
The Nappy Chef Description: . Address: 5933 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, United States Phone Number: +1 980-219-7478 Website: http://www.nappychef.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 1-6PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 12-7PM | Friday: 12-7PM | Saturday: 12-7PM
Mr G’s Description: . Address: 5027 Morris Field Dr # A, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States Phone Number: +1 704-399-2542 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Gs-130953998393/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 7AM-3:30PM | Tuesday: 7AM-3:30PM | Wednesday: 7AM-3:30PM | Thursday: 7AM-3:30PM | Friday: 7AM-3:30PM | Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Description: Upscale American steakhouse chain. Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting Address: 6000 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, United States Phone Number: +1 704-556-1115 Website: https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/charlotte-south-park/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local-business-listing Store Hours: Sunday: 5-9PM | Monday: 4:30-10PM | Tuesday: 4:30-10PM | Wednesday: 4:30-10PM | Thursday: 4:30-10PM | …
Customshop Handcrafted Food Description: Hip, upscale New American destination. New American fare with European accents & a global wine list in a modern, rustic-chic setting Address: 1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States Phone Number: +1 704-333-3396 Website: http://www.customshopfood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 5-10PM | Wednesday: 5-10PM | Thursday: …
Cabo Fish Taco Description: Southern Californian-style Mexican eats. Casual, hipster-friendly Mexican stop for Southern Californian-style tacos, burritos & margaritas. Address: 3201 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States Phone Number: +1 704-332-8868 Website: http://www.cabofishtaco.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-11PM | …
Cajun Yard Dog, Arboretum Description: Louisiana-style cooking & craft beers. Jambalaya, po’ boys, fried chicken & over 35 varieties of hot sauce in a casual & colorful setting. Address: Arboretum between Michaels and Walmart, 8036 Providence Rd #900, Charlotte, NC 28277, United States Phone Number: +1 704-752-1750 Website: http://www.cajunyarddog.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: …
131 MAIN Restaurant Description: Upscale-casual New American dining. Refined New American dishes served along with wines & spirits in a polished-casual setting. Address: 9886 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, United States Phone Number: +1 704-544-0131 Website: Blakeney Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM | Friday: …
131 MAIN Restaurant Description: Upscale-casual New American dining. Refined New American dishes served along with wines & spirits in a polished-casual setting. Address: 5970 Fairview Rd #100, Charlotte, NC 28210, United States Phone Number: +1 704-343-0131 Website: SouthPark Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM | …
Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar and Ribs Description: Upbeat spot for BBQ, seafood & beer. Festive, easygoing hangout featuring BBQ, seafood & drinks plus a covered patio & a lively bar. Address: 9005 J M Keynes Dr #2, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States Phone Number: +1 704-503-7427 Website: https://boardwalkbillys.com/ Store Hours:
Mizu Description: . Address: 3100 Apex Dr 9th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28211, United States Phone Number: +1 704-981-9299 Website: https://www.mizu.restaurant/ Store Hours: Sunday: 5-10PM | Monday: 5-10PM | Tuesday: 5-10PM | Wednesday: 5-10PM | Thursday: 5-10PM | Friday: 5-11PM | Saturday: 5-11PM
Krazy Fish Description: Eclectic seafood dishes in funky digs. Eclectic seafood restaurant & tiki bar with quirky decor & front/back patio seating. Address: 2501 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States Phone Number: +1 704-332-1004 Website: Welcome Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM | Friday: …