Best Restaurants in Charlotte
672 restaurants · 67 neighborhoods · 2026
🍽️ 672 Restaurants
📍 67 Neighborhoods
⭐ Avg Score 83
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
Charlotte Food Guides
Top Rated
Counter-
New American Tasting Menu · Wesley Heights
96
Kindred
New American · Davidson
95
Barrington's Restaurant
New American · SouthPark
93
Jon G's Barbecue
Texas-Style BBQ · Peachland
92
Supperland
Southern · Plaza Midwood
91
Albertine
Mediterranean / Southern · Uptown
91
Serengeti Kitchen
Tanzanian · Charlotte
91
Istanbul Market & Grill
Turkish · University City
91
Topsail Steamer
Seafood · Madison Park
91
Slap Shawarma
Mediterranean / Shawarma · Charlotte
91
Fine Dining
Counter-
New American Tasting Menu · Wesley Heights
96
Kindred
New American · Davidson
95
Barrington's Restaurant
New American · SouthPark
93
Albertine
Mediterranean / Southern · Uptown
91
Restaurant Constance
New American · Wesley Heights
90
Omakase Experience by Primefish
Japanese / Omakase · Cotswold
90
Fig Tree Restaurant
European Fine Dining · Elizabeth
89
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
New American · Dilworth
89
Date Night
Counter-
New American Tasting Menu · Wesley Heights
96
Kindred
New American · Davidson
95
Barrington's Restaurant
New American · SouthPark
93
Jon G's Barbecue
Texas-Style BBQ · Peachland
92
Supperland
Southern · Plaza Midwood
91
Albertine
Mediterranean / Southern · Uptown
91
Restaurant Constance
New American · Wesley Heights
90
Omakase Experience by Primefish
Japanese / Omakase · Cotswold
90
Brunch
Supperland
Southern · Plaza Midwood
91
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Italian Steakhouse · Charlotte
91
Catalina Kitchen + Bar
American · Elizabeth
90
Mezzo Market
Mediterranean & Serbian · Plaza Midwood
90
The Goodyear House
Southern · NoDa
89
Leluia Hall
Steakhouse / Seafood · Dilworth
89
Haberdish
Southern · NoDa
88
La Belle Helene
French Brasserie · Uptown
88
BBQ
Jon G's Barbecue
Texas-Style BBQ · Peachland
92
Noble Smoke
BBQ · West Charlotte
88
Midwood Smokehouse
Texas-style BBQ · Plaza Midwood
87
Sweet Lew's BBQ
BBQ · Belmont
87
Original Chicken & Ribs
Soul Food / BBQ · West Charlotte
87
Seoul Food Meat Co.
Korean BBQ · South End
84
The Improper Pig
BBQ / Asian Fusion · Plaza Midwood
84
Let's Meat Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ · South End
82
Bars & Cocktails
Idlewild
Cocktail Bar · NoDa
90
Spaghett
Italian · Fourth Ward
89
Muraya
Japanese · South End
89
Yunta
Peruvian Nikkei · South End
89
Haberdish
Southern · NoDa
88
La Belle Helene
French Brasserie · Uptown
88
The Story of Mi Cariño
Mexican / Latin American · South End
88
Primefish Cellar
Wine Bar / Sushi · Cotswold
88
All 672 Restaurants by Neighborhood
Every restaurant in Charlotte, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.
Charlotte 174 spots
Serengeti Kitchen
Tanzanian
91
Slap Shawarma
Mediterranean / Shawarma
91
Saffron Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean
91
Kanafani
Palestinian Sweets
91
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Italian Steakhouse
91
Caroline's Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
91
Round The Way Eatery
Seafood / Soul Food (food truck)
91
Everest Bistro
Indian / Nepali
91
Hamachi
Japanese
91
Habibi Taste Food
Middle Eastern (Halal)
91
Packard Tavern
Contemporary American
91
Babe & Butcher
Charcuterie / Catering
91
Crown & Tide Seafood Co.
Seafood
91
Suya King Restaurant
Nigerian
91
Archive CLT
Cafe
91
Grow Cafe
Cafe & Play Space
91
CHNO Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
91
Redeemed Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
Pertinacious Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Soul food
90
Chex Grill & Wings
Chicken wings
90
Dave's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken
90
Kolapasi Indian Canteen
Indian
90
US Fried Chicken
Fried chicken
90
Blue Orchid Sushi & Asian Bistro
Japanese, Sushi
90
Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden
Coffee & wine bar
90
The Tasty Bowl Subs N Such
Sandwiches
90
Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria
Pizza & Italian
90
Ilios Crafted Greek
Greek
90
Kasthamandap Kitchen
Nepali & Indian
90
Pilot Brewing
Brewery
90
Tokyo Kitchen
Japanese
90
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
Coffee roaster
90
Backyard Brew
Coffee shop
90
Enderly Coffee Co.
Coffee & Roastery
90
Astoria Cafe
Coffee shop
90
Gotcha Matcha & Espresso
Matcha & Coffee
90
Wooden Robot Coffee Bar
Brewery & coffee bar
90
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Pan-Asian
88
Stockyard Restaurant
American
88
Nazo's Wrapway
Mediterranean
88
Anatolia Cafe & Cuisine
Turkish
88
Biscuit Belly
Southern / Breakfast
88
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant
Ethiopian
88
Tacos 4 Life
Tacos / Tex-Mex
88
Coastal Kitchen & Bar
American / Seafood
88
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Dessert / Ice Cream
88
Rio 150 Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
88
Armored Cow Brewing Co.
Brewery
88
Rasin Haitian Restaurant
Haitian
88
Vibe Cafe And Wine Bar
European / Cafe
88
Bella Fusion
Latin & Thai Fusion
88
Casa Azteca
Mexican
88
The Hobbyist
Coffee & wine bar
88
Platform Coffee + Kitchen
Coffee & Roastery
88
STK Steakhouse
Steakhouse
86
Chima Steakhouse
Brazilian Steakhouse
86
Ma'Luz Mexican Grill
Mexican
86
Deluxe Fun Dining
American
86
Sunflower Family Restaurant
American
86
131 Main
Steakhouse
86
Circle G Restaurant
Southern
86
Burtons Grill & Bar
American
86
Ace No. 3
Burgers
86
Piada Italian Street Food
Italian
86
Ken Cooks
Soul food
86
Harriet's Hamburgers
Burgers
86
YaMe Asian Noodles
Asian noodles
86
Niko's Grill
American grill
86
Tipsy Burro
Tex-Mex
86
Tap and Vine
Tapas & wine bar
86
Open Rice Metropolitan
Dim sum
86
Fenwick's
American
86
Kosta's Kitchen
Greek
86
The Corner Bar
American
86
Tora Sushi & Bar
Japanese / Sushi
86
The Teal Turnip
New American
86
ARBOL Eatery
Cafe & Sandwiches
86
Seven Jars Winery and Distillery
Winery & Distillery
86
Don's Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican
86
Pho Steele Creek
Vietnamese
86
Hex Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines
Coffee roaster & natural wine
86
Thousand Hills Coffee
Coffee shop
86
Lottie's Cafe
Coffee shop
86
Indigo Tea & Coffee
Tea & Coffee
86
Coffee Republic
Coffee Shop & Bakery
86
Amélie's French Bakery & Cafe
French Bakery & Cafe
84
McKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
Barbecue
84
The Market at 7th Street
Food Hall
84
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
84
Cajun Queen
Cajun
84
Eddie's Place
American
84
Po Boy's Low Country Seafood
Seafood
84
Le Kebab Grill
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
84
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood
84
Let's Meat KBBQ
Korean barbecue
84
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Beer hall / American
84
Mad Greek Cafe
Greek
84
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
Beer hall / American
84
Harry's Grille & Tavern
American gastropub
84
Portofino's Ristorante Italiano e Pizzeria
Italian
84
Southern Pecan Gulf Coast Kitchen
Gulf Coast / Cajun-Creole
84
Portofino's Italian Restaurant Eastway
Italian
84
Infinity Live
Nightclub
84
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar
Korean BBQ
84
Carolina Family Restaurant
American
84
Legion at the Trolley Barn
Brewery
84
Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar
Modern Indian
84
Dot Dot Dot
Cocktail Bar
84
Pho @ NoDa
Vietnamese
84
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
American
84
Wine Shop At Rivergate
American
84
Queen City Bites & Crafts
Pub Food
84
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Seafood
84
The Chamber by Wooden Robot
Brewery
84
Uchi Charlotte
Japanese / Sushi
84
Chicken Bee
Korean
84
The Horseshoe
American
84
Madurai Thattu Kadai
South Indian
84
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
Coffee shop
84
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue
82
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
American / Steakhouse
82
Thomas Street Tavern
Bar & Grill
82
JackBeagle's NoDa
Bar & Grill
82
Easy Like Sunday
Breakfast & Brunch
82
Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Italian
82
Sports Page Food & Spirits
American
82
Jasmine Grill
Grill
82
RH Rooftop Restaurant
American
82
The Roasting Company - Montford
Rotisserie Chicken
82
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
Burgers
82
Yamazaru Sushi & Sake
Sushi
82
Intermezzo Pizzeria
Pizza & Serbian
82
Sushi Hana
Sushi
82
Rai Lay Asian Bistro - Riverbend
Thai
82
Bernardin's Restaurant at Ratcliffe
Fine Dining
82
Mico Restaurant
South American
82
Cocobean Coffee and Boba Tea
Coffee & Boba
82
Coco and the Director
Coffee shop
82
Midnight Diner
Diner
80
RedEye Diner
Diner
80
Enrico's Ristorante Pizzeria and Bar
Italian
80
Skrimp Shack
Southern Seafood
80
Akahana Asian Bistro
Japanese & Asian
80
Thai Taste
Thai
80
Nana Morrison's Soul Food
Soul Food
80
The Crab Cracker
Seafood Boil
80
Kulture NoDa
Southern Comfort
80
Mother's Comfort Food & Cocktails
Southern Comfort
80
Schreiber's on Rye
Jewish Deli
80
River Buffet & Grill
Buffet
78
Bobbee O's BBQ
Barbecue
78
East Coast Wings + Grill
Wings
78
Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant
Jamaican
78
Boiling Pot
Hot Pot
78
Estampa Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian Steakhouse
78
Cru Lounge
Hookah Lounge
78
Niyoshi II Japanese Express Restaurant
Japanese
78
Edgewater Bar & Grille
Modern Southern
78
Hanaya Garden Japanese Grill
Japanese
78
A Piece of Havana
Cuban
76
Hickory Tavern
American
76
LuLu's Express
American
76
The Public House
Gastropub
76
Margaritas at Riverbend
Mexican
76
forchetta
Italian
76
Showmars
Greek
76
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Southern
76
Don's Restaurant
Southern
76
Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
Japanese
76
Fu Shing II
Chinese
76
Yard Cooked Dishes
Jamaican
76
Lulabelle's
Cocktail Bar
76
Lagz Restaurant & Bar
African
76
South End 105 spots
South End Hideaway
Bar
91
Maman
French cafe & bakery
91
Uchibā Charlotte
Japanese izakaya / bar
90
Muraya
Japanese
89
Yunta
Peruvian Nikkei
89
The Story of Mi Cariño
Mexican / Latin American
88
Indaco
Italian
88
O-Ku
Japanese / Sushi
88
United House of Prayer for All People Cafeteria
Soul Food / Southern · James Beard America's Classics-recognized
88
Market on Morehead
American
88
Yamazuru
Japanese / Sushi
87
Stable Hand
Cocktail Bar
86
Superica
Tex-Mex
86
Triple C Brewing Company
Brewery / Brewpub · GABF medals (multiple years)
86
PARA
Mediterranean
86
Chapter 6
Modern American
86
Crispy Banh Mi
Vietnamese
86
Vicente
Cafe / Bakery
85
Orosoko Sound Bar
Listening Bar / Japanese
85
Frenchy's
Wine Bar · Eater Carolinas: Best Bars in Charlotte
85
Wooden Robot Brewery
Brewery
85
PIE.ZAA
Detroit-Style Pizza
85
Catalú
Spanish Tapas
85
The Salty Donut
Bakery / Donuts
85
Dram & Draught
Whiskey Bar
84
STIR
Cocktail Bar
84
Charlotte Beer Garden
Beer Hall · Guinness World Record (2019): most beers on draft
84
Hi-Wire Brewing
Brewery · GABF medals
84
Folia
Italian
84
Cheat's Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks
84
Seoul Food Meat Co.
Korean BBQ
84
Salted Melon Market & Eatery
Spanish / Market
84
The Waterman Fish Bar
Seafood
84
Sixty Vines
American / Wine Bar
84
Culinary Dropout
American / Gastropub
84
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice Cream
84
Bossy Beulah's Chicken Shack
Hot Chicken · Frank Scibelli concept
84
Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish / Wine Bar
84
Canopy Cocktail
Cocktail Bar
84
Emmy Squared Pizza
Detroit-Style Pizza
84
Not Just Coffee
Coffee Roaster
84
Poppy's Bagels
Bagels / Bakery
84
Canopy Cocktails & Garden
Cocktail Bar
84
Bang Bang Burgers
Burgers
83
North Italia
Italian
83
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Pan-Asian
83
Golden Cow Creamery
Ice Cream
83
Lincoln Street Kitchen + Cocktails
Modern American
83
Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall
Food Hall
83
Two Scoops Creamery
Ice Cream
83
Wheatberry Bakeshop
Bakery
83
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Breakfast / Brunch
82
Ruby Sunshine
Breakfast / Brunch
82
SouthBound
Southern / Country · Mac's Hospitality Group concept
82
Dolce & Amaro
Italian
82
HopFly Brewing Co.
Brewery
82
Let's Meat Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ
82
The Rose Honky Tonk
Country Bar / Southern
82
Small Bar South End
Cocktail Bar
82
Sushi Taku
Japanese / Sushi
82
Tacos El Flacko
Mexican / Tacos
82
Condado Tacos
Mexican
82
South End Eats
Food Hall
82
Roots Cafe
Cafe
82
Velvet Taco
Tacos
81
Flower Child
Healthy / Bowls
81
Mac's Speed Shop
BBQ / Biker Bar
81
Hoppin'
Self-Pour Beer / American
81
Ilios Crafted Greek — South End
Greek / Mediterranean · Xenia Hospitality concept
81
Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop
Beer / Taproom
81
La Capital MX
Mexican
81
Leroy Fox
American / Pub
81
Monday Night Garden Co.
Brewery
81
Nickyo's Rodeo
Mexican
81
Rai Lay Thai
Thai
81
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Latin American
81
Tutti Gelato
Gelato
81
The Union
American
81
Yume Sushi & Ramen
Japanese
81
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual
80
Blue Door Pub
Pub / American
80
Brigid's Irish Pub
Irish Pub
80
Hawthorne's New York Pizza & Bar
Pizza
80
Matador
Tex-Mex
80
Naked Farmer
Healthy / Bowls
80
Hellenic Greek Kitchen
Greek / Mediterranean
80
Pins Mechanical Co.
Bar Bites / Pizza
80
SupperClub SouthEnd
Supper Club / Live Music Venue
80
Babaloo Coffee Club
Coffee
80
Cava
Mediterranean / Fast Casual
79
Amos' Southend
Live Music Venue
79
Syn
Speakeasy
79
Bowlero South Boulevard
American
78
DeepCuts Hi-Fi
Listening Bar
78
Elsewhere
Cocktail Bar
77
Trio Charlotte
Nightclub / EDM Venue
76
Vin Master
Wine Bar
75
VINYL
Cocktail Bar
74
16-Bit Bar + Arcade
Arcade Bar
74
The Wine Loft
Wine Bar
73
Half Shell
Cocktail Bar
73
RSVP
Nightclub
72
Zona Rosa
Nightclub
70
Tyber Creek Pub
Pub
69
QC Pour House
Sports Bar
68
Uptown 59 spots
Albertine
Mediterranean / Southern
91
La Belle Helene
French Brasserie
88
Sophia's Lounge
Cocktail Lounge
88
Fahrenheit
Steakhouse / Rooftop
88
Oak Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Indigo Road Hospitality concept
88
Bourbon Steak
Steakhouse
88
Fin & Fino
Seafood
87
The Cellar at Duckworth's
Speakeasy / Gastropub
87
The Asbury
Southern
86
Angeline's
Italian
86
Coquette
French Brasserie
86
Sea Level NC
Seafood / Oyster Bar
86
Middle C Jazz
Jazz Club / American
86
Merchant & Trade
Rooftop Bar
86
Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
Italian / Rooftop
86
Sea Grill
Seafood / Asian Fusion · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
86
The Palm
Steakhouse
85
Church and Union
New American
85
Mert's Heart & Soul
Southern / Soul Food
85
Buho
Mexican / Rooftop
85
Stoke
Modern American
85
Mariposa
Modern American
84
Aura Rooftop
Rooftop Bar / American
84
Novelty House
Rooftop Bar / Cocktails
84
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
Modern American
84
Mimosa Grill
Southern / American · Burke Hospitality Group concept
84
Spice
Global Fusion / Small Plates · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
84
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
American / Burgers
83
Dandelion Market
American / Eclectic
83
The Punch Room
Speakeasy
83
Crave Dessert Bar
Dessert Bar / Cocktails
82
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Irish Pub
82
Connolly's on 5th
Irish Pub
81
Valhalla Pub & Eatery
Pub / American
80
Belfast Mill Irish Pub
Irish Pub
80
Ink N' Ivy
American / Lounge
80
StrikeCity
American / Pizza
80
French Quarter
American Pub
79
The Local
American Pub
79
Prohibition
Cocktail Lounge / Dance Club
79
Graham Street Pub & Patio
American Pub
79
Havana Smoke & Reserve
Cigar Bar / Lounge
79
The Conspiracy
Speakeasy
77
The Dunhill Bar
Cocktail Bar
77
Encore Charlotte
Nightclub / Lounge
76
Bar Moxy
Rooftop Bar
75
The Underground
Live Music Venue
74
Tilt on Trade
Arcade Bar
73
QC Social Lounge
Lounge
72
Coin Bar
Rooftop Bar
72
The Comedy Club at Duckworth's
Comedy Club
72
Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge
Sports Bar
72
Courtyard Hooligans
Sports Bar
71
1st Ward Social
Cocktail Bar
71
Tequila House
Nightclub
70
Clutch Kitchen & Pour House
Sports Bar
70
Tiny Bar
Dive Bar
69
The Daily Tavern
Pub
68
Spurs Up
Country Bar
68
NoDa 42 spots
Idlewild
Cocktail Bar · Eater Carolinas: Best Bars in Charlotte
90
NoDa Company Store
Wine Bar
90
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Cat cafe
90
The Ugly
Bar
90
NoDa Bodega
Deli
90
The Goodyear House
Southern
89
Haberdish
Southern
88
Ever Andalo
Italian
88
Brooks' Sandwich House
Burgers · James Beard America's Classics-recognized; family-run since 1973
88
Caffeto Specialty Coffee
Colombian Coffee & Cafe
88
The Exchange at 36th
Market & Bar
88
Amélie's French Bakery — NoDa
Bakery / Cafe
86
Panko
Peruvian Nikkei · Axios Best New Restaurant 2025
86
Deejai Thai Noodle Bar
Thai
86
Zämbies
Pizza
86
Copperhead Social Club
Dive Bar / American
85
Cabo Fish Taco
Mexican / Seafood · NoDa institution since 2007
85
Curry Gate
Indian / Nepalese · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
85
The Artisan's Palate
Small Plates
84
Salud Cerveceria
Beer Garden / Gastropub
84
Heist Brewery
Brewery / Brewpub
84
Chief's
Coastal / Seafood · Built on Hospitality concept
84
Benny Pennello's
Pizza
84
MaBí Concina Tropical
Dominican/Caribbean
84
Great Wagon Road Distilling Company
Distillery
84
Growlers Pourhouse
Brewpub
84
Summit Coffee NoDa
Coffee
84
McHale's Pub
Irish Pub
83
Horace's Hot Chicken
Hot Chicken · Burke Hospitality concept
82
NoDa Brewing Company
Brewery
82
Eighty Eights CLT
Piano Bar / Jazz Lounge
82
Free Range Brewing
Brewery
81
Birdsong Brewing Co.
Brewery
80
Neighborhood Theatre
Live Music Venue
80
Evening Muse
Live Music Venue
78
Divine Barrel Brewing
Brewery
76
Bar a Vins
Wine Bar
74
Starlight on 22nd
Live Music Venue
72
Crown Station
Pub
71
Medusa Lounge
Hookah Lounge
71
NoDa 101
Karaoke
69
Sanctuary Pub
Dive Bar
68
Plaza Midwood 37 spots
Supperland
Southern · James Beard Best Restaurant Design (semifinalist)
91
Euro Grill & Café
Bosnian / Eastern European
91
Qahwah House
Yemeni coffee
91
Mezzo Market
Mediterranean & Serbian
90
The Bohemian: A Wine Bar
Wine Bar
88
Midwood Smokehouse
Texas-style BBQ
87
Soul Gastrolounge
Small Plates / Sushi
87
Lorem Ipsum
Listening Bar / Cocktail
87
Moo & Brew
Burgers/Beer
86
The Workman's Friend
Irish pub
86
Calle Sol
Peruvian
85
NC RED
Southern / Seafood · Moffett Restaurant Group (Chef Bruce Moffett) concept
85
Clark's Snack Bar
American / Sandwiches
84
Dish
Southern
84
Common Market — Plaza Midwood
Bar / Deli
84
Rosemont
Mediterranean · 1957 Hospitality Group concept
84
The Improper Pig
BBQ / Asian Fusion · Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
84
Morningside Pub
Bar
84
Painted Rooster
American / Wings
83
Puerta
Mexican · 1957 Hospitality Group concept
83
The Royal Tot
Tiki Bar
83
Boudreaux's Louisiana Kitchen
Cajun / Creole · Charlotte institution since 1995
82
Resident Culture Brewing
Brewery
82
Cilantro Noodle
Vietnamese
82
Midwood Country Club
Bar
82
Petra's Piano Bar & Cabaret
Piano Bar
81
Petra's
Live Music / Bar
80
Supperland Speakeasy
Speakeasy
79
The Diamond
Diner/American
78
Thirsty Beaver Saloon
Dive Bar
77
Legion Brewing
Brewery
77
Whiskey Warehouse
American / Whiskey Bar
76
Snug Harbor
Live Music Venue
76
Hermanita
Mezcaleria
75
Hattie's Tap & Tavern
Dive Bar
72
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Dive Bar
70
Tommy's Pub
Dive Bar
67
Dilworth 23 spots
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
New American · Wine Spectator Grand Award
89
Leluia Hall
Steakhouse / Seafood · Axios Best New Restaurant 2025
89
DŌZO Japanese American Kitchen
Japanese Izakaya
86
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
Neapolitan pizza
86
Kid Cashew
Mediterranean
86
New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
Butcher & Wine Bar
86
300 East
New American
85
La Lima Sanguchería
Peruvian Sandwiches
85
Viva Chicken
Peruvian
84
Taco Mama
Mexican
84
Napa on Providence
American
84
Konnichiwa
Japanese
84
Wildroots Coffee
Coffee shop
84
Dilworth Tasting Room
Wine Bar
83
Sunflour Baking Company
Bakery
83
The Mayobird
Sandwiches
82
Fiamma Ristorante
Italian
82
Dolce Osteria
Italian
82
Capishe Real Italian Kitchen
Italian
81
Antagonist
Cocktail Bar
80
The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar
Cigar Bar / Lounge
80
RuRu's Tacos + Tequila
Mexican
80
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Sports Bar
68
SouthPark 18 spots
Barrington's Restaurant
New American · James Beard Best Chef: Southeast (Bruce Moffett, semifinalist multiple years)
93
Steak 48
Steakhouse
89
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen
American
88
The 800° Lounge
Cocktail bar
88
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Southern
87
Peppervine
New American / Small Plates
87
The Capital Grille
Steakhouse
87
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Steakhouse
87
Mizu
Japanese / Modern Asian · Indigo Road Hospitality concept
86
BrickTop's
American
86
Little Mama's Italian
Italian
85
Laurel Park
New American
85
Paco's Tacos and Tequila
Mexican / Tex-Mex · FS Food Group (Frank Scibelli) concept
84
Harper's Restaurant — SouthPark
American · Burke Hospitality Group flagship
84
Stella Nova Restaurant & Bar
Fusion
84
Gourmand
Market / Eatery
84
Renaissance Pâtisserie
French pâtisserie
82
Cordial
Rooftop Bar
73
Ballantyne 17 spots
Sheng Ramen
Ramen
88
PopUp Bagels
Bagels
86
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Burgers
86
Bossy Beulah's
Fried Chicken
86
Hestia Rooftop
Mediterranean / Rooftop
85
Sanctuary Bistro
New American
85
Ilios Noche
Mediterranean · Xenia Hospitality concept
84
Juniper Grill - Ballantyne
American
84
Azul Tequileria & Cocina
Mexican
84
Gallery Restaurant
Steakhouse
82
Littl Madeleine
Cafe
80
Postino Ballantyne
Wine Bar
80
Zinicola
Italian
79
The Ryal
Whiskey Bar
75
Nora Mac's
Irish Pub
72
Blackfinn Ameripub — Ballantyne
Sports Bar
70
On The Roxx
Lounge
69
University City 16 spots
Istanbul Market & Grill
Turkish
91
Mike's Vegan Grill
Vegan
91
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
88
Crazy Legs CLT
Sports Bar / Wings
88
Crackin' Crawfish Seafood Bar & Restaurant
Cajun seafood
84
Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails
Cocktails and tapas lounge
84
Sarangi
Nepali / Thai
84
Sol' Delish
Soul Food
82
Zafran Kabab Palace
Pakistani
82
Armored Cow Brewery
Brewery
80
Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar and Ribs
Seafood & BBQ
80
Picasso's Sports Café
Sports Bar
80
Nakato Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Japanese
78
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
76
Golden Owl Tavern
American
76
King Tut Hookah Lounge
Hookah Lounge
69
Wesley Heights 15 spots
Counter-
New American Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star — North Carolina's only Michelin-starred restaurant
96
Timmy Tee's Cuizine
American
91
Restaurant Constance
New American · Michelin Recommended
90
Taste of Soul Plantbased & Vegan Cuisine
Vegan soul food
90
Mazali
Uzbek
90
Mems Thai Kitchen
Thai
86
Rhino Market & Deli
Deli
86
Pinky's Westside Grill
American / Burgers
84
Pizza Baby
Pizza · 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 (#42)
84
Open Kitchen
Italian
84
The Don's Kitchen
Soul Food
82
JackBeagle's
American / Bar
78
Town Brewing Co.
Brewery
76
Runaway Whiskey & Wine
Whiskey Bar
75
Streetcar Bar + Bites
Sports Bar
70
LoSo 12 spots
Sun's Kitchen
Chinese Street Food · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
86
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Brewery / German
82
Protagonist Beer LoSo
Brewery
77
Gilde Brewery
Brewery
75
Goldie's
Live Music Venue
74
Sugar Creek Brewing
Brewery
74
Queen Park Social
Arcade Bar
73
State of Confusion
Cocktail Bar
73
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Beer Hall
72
Platform Sports Bar
Sports Bar
71
LoSo Tavern
Pub
69
Dom's Dive Bar
Dive Bar
68
Elizabeth 11 spots
Catalina Kitchen + Bar
American
90
Fig Tree Restaurant
European Fine Dining · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
89
The Crunkleton
Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar
88
Customshop
New American
87
Menya Daruma
Ramen · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
87
Lupie's Cafe
Diner / Chili · Charlotte institution since 1987
84
Tajhouse Uptown
Indian
84
Central Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
84
Visulite Theatre
Live Music Venue
78
Sneak CLT
Cocktail Bar
75
Flight
Wine Bar
74
Fourth Ward 9 spots
Spaghett
Italian
89
McNinch House Restaurant
Fine Dining
86
Community Matters Cafe
Southern
85
The Pub at Uptown
Pub
84
Alexander Michael's
American Tavern
82
The Fillmore Charlotte
Concert Venue
82
Freshwaters Southern New Orleans
Soul Food
82
Sugar & Sip Coffee and Workshop
Coffee Shop
82
World Nightclub
Nightclub
75
Myers Park 8 spots
Stagioni
Italian
89
Sora
French-Asian Omakase
89
L'Ostrica
New American Tasting Menu
88
Rada
Spanish / Italian
87
Sala
European Small Plates
86
Mano Bella
Italian
84
Summit Coffee Eastover
Coffee shop
84
Selwyn Avenue Pub
American Pub · Myers Park institution
83
Park Road 8 spots
Flour Shop
New American / Pasta · OpenTable Diners' Choice
88
Park Road Pub
Bar
88
Emmy Lou's
Wine Bar
87
Osteria LuCa
Italian
86
Kudzu Bakery
Bakery / Southern
84
Reid's Fine Foods
Gourmet Market / Wine Bar
83
Ru San's
Japanese / Sushi
82
Zee's Tavern
Bar
80
Madison Park 8 spots
Topsail Steamer
Seafood
91
Al-Basha Halal Grill
Halal Mediterranean
91
ANJU
Korean
90
Mugs
Coffee shop
88
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
Cuban
84
Waterbean Coffee
Coffee
80
Brazwells Pub
Pub
78
Carmella's Pizza Grill
Pizza / pub
78
Optimist Hall 7 spots
Eso Artisanal Pasta
Italian / Pasta
89
The Dumpling Lady
Szechuan / Dumplings
87
Bao + Broth
Ramen / Bao
84
Papi Queso
Grilled Cheese · Eater Charlotte Best Of
84
Botiwalla
Indian Street Food
84
Boxcar Betty's
Hot Chicken
83
Honeysuckle Gelato
Gelato
82
Optimist Park 7 spots
Enat Ethiopian
Ethiopian
90
Substrate
Wine Bar · Eater Carolinas: Best Bars in Charlotte
88
Optimist Hall
Food Hall
88
Poppycox Nashville Hot Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken
88
Bird Pizzeria
Pizza
87
Fonta Flora Brewery
Brewery
78
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean
78
Cotswold 6 spots
Omakase Experience by Primefish
Japanese / Omakase · Michelin Recommended
90
Greco Fresh Grille
Greek & Mediterranean
90
Primefish Cellar
Wine Bar / Sushi · James Beard Semifinalist (Robin Anthony)
88
Aqua e Vino
Italian
85
Pasta & Provisions
Italian / Market · Charlotte fresh-pasta institution since 1989
85
Yafo Kitchen
Mediterranean / Israeli · Frank Scibelli concept
82
West Charlotte 5 spots
Noble Smoke
BBQ
88
Original Chicken & Ribs
Soul Food / BBQ · Serving since 1952
87
Maiz Agua Sal
Mexican
87
Jet's Pizza
Pizza / Detroit-Style
76
Coyote Joe's
Country Bar
72
Matthews 5 spots
The One Tapas & Bar
Spanish Tapas
88
Lam's Kitchen
Vietnamese
85
Seaboard Brewing — Matthews
Brewery
73
Stumptown Station
Cocktail Bar
72
Grace O'Malley's
Irish Pub
69
Montford 5 spots
Moosehead Grill
Dive Bar / American
81
Jeff's Bucket Shop
Dive Bar
71
Angry Ale's
Sports Bar
69
Montford Billiards
Pool Hall
68
Lucky Lou's Tavern
Sports Bar
68
Lower South End 4 spots
Henrietta's
American Bistro
87
Zepeddie's Pizzeria
Pizza
86
Burr & Berry Coffee
Coffee
86
The Everyday Market
Cafe & Bakery
86
South Charlotte 4 spots
New Zealand Cafe
Sushi / Asian Fusion · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
86
Tacos El Nevado
Mexican · Axios 30 Best Restaurants 2025
85
Union Barbecue
BBQ · Burke Hospitality concept
82
Bar Argon
Nightclub
70
Belmont 3 spots
Sweet Lew's BBQ
BBQ · James Beard Best Chef: Southeast (Lewis Donald, semifinalist)
87
Super Abari Game Bar
Game Bar
84
Primal Brewery — Belmont
Brewery
71
Camp North End 3 spots
Surefire Market
Sandwiches / Market
86
Room Service
Cocktail Bar
76
Sours
Cocktail Bar
73
Villa Heights 3 spots
Summit Coffee On the Plaza
Coffee shop
90
Humbug
Cocktail Bar
87
The Degenerate
American
84
Midtown 3 spots
Dressler's Restaurant — Metropolitan
Steakhouse / American · Rare Roots Hospitality flagship
88
Mama Ricotta's
Italian · Frank Scibelli flagship; Charlotte institution since 1992
87
Joan's
Bakery / Deli · Rare Roots Hospitality concept
83
Ashley Park 3 spots
Sandra Lee's Country Kitchen
Soul Food
86
CupLux Coffee
Coffee
86
Taqueria Chonita
Mexican
84
Commonwealth 3 spots
Plot Twist CLT
Cocktail bar
88
Undercurrent Coffee
Coffee shop
84
Jackalope Jacks
Bar
82
Davidson 2 spots
Kindred
New American · James Beard Best Chef: Southeast (Joe Kindred, 2019 nominee multiple years)
95
North Harbor Club
American / Waterfront
84
Cornelius / Lake Norman 2 spots
Seaboy
Seafood · Esquire 33 Best New Restaurants in America 2025
90
Hello, Sailor
Seafood / Fish Camp
89
East Charlotte 2 spots
Lang Van
Vietnamese · Charlotte institution since 1992
90
Ms. Didi's Caribbean Kitchen
Haitian / Caribbean · Axios Best New Restaurant 2025
84
Collingwood 2 spots
La Sa-Son by Winter
Ecuadorian
88
Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Charlotte institution since 1958
83
Foxcroft 2 spots
The Craic
Irish Pub
86
Café Monte French Bakery & Bistro
French
84
North End 2 spots
The Comedy Zone
Comedy Club
76
Petty Thieves Brewing Co.
Brewery
75
Plaza-Shamrock 2 spots
PostScript
American / Italian-leaning
91
Grey's Diner & Community Kitchen
Diner
82
Ballantyne West 2 spots
Bibim
Korean
90
The Club House Bites and Booze
American / Sports Bar
84
Sedgefield 2 spots
Zamindar's Clubhouse
Indian
90
Seaboard South End
Cocktail Bar
80
Huntersville 2 spots
Tony's Pizza
Pizza
86
Tacos and Tortilla Factory
Mexican
86
York Road 2 spots
Tryon House
Southern
82
Mar y Tierra
Honduran & Mexican Seafood
82
Barclay Downs 2 spots
Summit Coffee SouthPark
Coffee shop
86
Tous les Jours
French-Asian Bakery
80
SouthEnd / Montford 1 spots
Good Food on Montford
New American / Small Plates
89
Paw Creek 1 spots
Heirloom Restaurant
Farm-to-Table · James Beard Best Chef: Southeast (Clark Barlowe, semifinalist)
88
SouthEnd 1 spots
The Suffolk Punch
American / Brewery
83
Peachland 1 spots
Jon G's Barbecue
Texas-Style BBQ · Texas Monthly / Southern Living recognition
92
University Area 1 spots
Vavela Cafe
Turkish / Cafe
84
Mooresville 1 spots
Epic Chophouse
Steakhouse
86
Brevard Court 1 spots
The Cotton Room
Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar
84
Waverly 1 spots
The Porter's House
Steakhouse / Chophouse · Rare Roots Hospitality
85
Concord 1 spots
Three Amigos
Mexican · Raydal Hospitality Group concept
81
Southwest Charlotte 1 spots
Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest
American
78
FreeMoreWest 1 spots
Freemore Tavern
Sports Bar
69
Pineville 1 spots
Two Buck Saloon — Pineville
Dive Bar
68
The Plaza 1 spots
Tima African Restaurant
West African
80
Windsor Park 1 spots
Landmark Restaurant Diner
Greek-American Diner
82
Closeburn - Glenkirk 1 spots
Romeo's Vegan Burgers
Vegan Burgers
84
Freedom Park 1 spots
Sir Edmond Halley's
Pub
86
Starmount 1 spots
Sumaq Coffee
Specialty Coffee
84
Olde Providence South 1 spots
Oshen
Sushi / Japanese
90
Whiteoak 1 spots
Carolina Steel Sports Bar
Sports bar
88
Beverly Woods 1 spots
Chez Marie Pâtisserie
French pâtisserie
84
Brookhill 1 spots
Blinders Sports Lounge
Sports Bar
86
Oakhurst 1 spots
Night Swim Coffee
Coffee / Roaster
84
Colonial Village 1 spots
Haraz Coffee House
Coffee / Yemeni
88
Mountain Island 1 spots
Wake Coffee Co.
Coffee / Cocktails
90
Commonwealth Park 1 spots
Visart Cafe
Coffee Shop
91
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