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The 100 Best Restaurants in Charlotte

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The best restaurants in Charlotte, according to the experts: Michelin Guide, Wine Enthusiast, and James Beard Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Counter comes out on top.

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Albertine and Restaurant Constance hold the next two places. Charlotte Magazine shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with QC Exclusive close behind.

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  1. The multicourse tasting menu here shifts concept entirely depending on what the chef is currently obsessed with, whether that's a music era, a stretch of personal history, or something harder to name. Counter is a small, intimate fine dining room with a Michelin star, and the themes change often enough that regulars come back just to see what's replaced the last version of it. Local farms supply much of the produce, and the beverage program keeps pace.



  2. The jalapeño cornbread waffles have held a spot on the menu since day one, which tells you something about the kitchen's confidence. This Wesley Heights New American spot has a Michelin listing and a James Beard semifinalist nod, and the food roams freely, from pork belly dumplings with shiso to Outer Banks scallops over couscous. The room feels unhurried, the sourcing is local without being preachy about it, and the three-course option is the move.


    Address
    2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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  3. Rank 5. Haberdish

    Southern

    The name nods to NoDa's old textile-mill past, and the denim-covered banquettes keep the joke going without overdoing it. This is a Southern comfort restaurant with exposed beams, a lively counter, and a menu that leans into fried chicken, deviled eggs, and banana pudding served in a Mason jar. Weekend brunch draws a crowd, the draft beer list is long, and the tater tots are not something to wave away.


    Address
    3106 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    Tock
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  4. Rank 5. Lang Van

    Vietnamese

    Thank you notes from loyal regulars cover the walls at this Vietnamese neighborhood restaurant in Plaza Shamrock, which holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The menu runs wide, from pho and spring rolls to hot pot and vermicelli, and the booths fill early with people who never really need to look at it. Pricing is the kind that makes a second order easy to justify.


    Address
    3019 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM

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    Website
  5. Rank 9. Fig Tree

    French


    Address
    1601 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5:30 PM

    Tuesday 5:30 PM–10 PM

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  6. Address
    4620 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–9:30 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram
  7. Rank 11. Angeline's

    Italian


    Address
    303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 7 AM

    Tuesday 7 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–11 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  8. Rank 11. Customshop

    Modern European

    Hamachi crudo with parmesan leche de tigre is the menu's calling card, blending Japanese technique, Italian dairy, and Peruvian acid in one glass. This lively neighborhood restaurant in Elizabeth runs a modern menu that mixes Latin and Italian threads with seasonal North Carolina produce, and the handmade pastas make a strong case for staying longer. Cocktails are quaffable and the wine list is built for food, not for showing off.


    Address
    1601 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram
  9. Rank 11. Kindred

    Southern Italian

    Milk bread arrives before you've even opened the menu, and the same dough closes the meal as bread pudding with cream cheese ice cream. That loop tells you everything about how the kitchen thinks. Kindred is a Southern Italian brasserie in Davidson's small-town Main Street, all marble counters and a light-filled upstairs dining room. The New York Times put it on their restaurant list, and the pasta earns the trip out from Charlotte on its own.


    Address
    131 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC · Davidson
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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    Resy
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  10. They make the mozzarella in-house, and you can watch them do it from the counter. Little Mama's is a cozy Italian neighborhood restaurant with pasta, pizza, and a brunch that runs on weekends. The setup is booths and counter seats, the vibe is red-sauce Sunday dinner without the obligation to show up. A Michelin Selected spot that earns its following by keeping things simple and doing them with care.


    Address
    4521 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram

  11. Address
    130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  12. Rank 11. Rooster's

    Southern


    Address
    6601 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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    OpenTable
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    Website

  13. Address
    715 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram
  14. Rank 18. Gallery Restaurant

    Sophisticated Southern

    The awards


    Address
    10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 6:30 AM

    Tuesday 6:30 AM–11 AM, 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  15. Rank 18. Rada

    Contemporary Mediterranean

    The San Sebastian martini, shaken with Basque pepper brine, sets the tone before you've looked at the menu. Rada is a sleek Mediterranean small-plates spot where the room feels cooler than you do but the hospitality quietly closes that gap. The compact menu shifts often and leans toward sharing, landing on the New York Times Restaurant List for 2025. Order one of the martinis first; you'll figure out the rest from there.



  16. Address
    401 W 9th St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM

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  17. Rank 20. Ever Andalo

    American Italian

    Named for a mountain village in northern Italy where the owner's family is from, this American Italian bistro on North Davidson pulls off the old-country trattoria feel without any of the kitsch. The room is warm and unhurried, the wine list is exclusively Italian and organized by region, and the menu leans rustic, with pasta and daily specials doing most of the heavy lifting. The kind of neighborhood spot that feels like it has always been there.


    Address
    3116 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    Tock
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram

  18. The awards


    Address
    300 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM

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    Address
    8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC · Huntersville
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM

  20. Rank 23. The Pump House

    Seasonal Southern

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  21. Address
    2320 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

    Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram
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    Address
    6700 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 9 AM

    Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM


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  24. Rank 27. Hobo's

    American

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    Address
    601 South Kings Drive Suite AA, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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  31. Address
    4538 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram


  32. Address
    300 E Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 4 PM

    Tuesday 4 PM–10 PM

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  33. Address
    135 Levine Avenue Of The Arts, Charlotte NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11:59 PM, in 52 min

    Tuesday 11:30 AM–Noon, 5 PM–11:59 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram


  34. Address
    3032 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–8:50 PM

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    Website

  35. Address
    2201 South Blvd, Unit 130, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 4 PM

    Tuesday 4 PM–10 PM

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  36. Address
    20822 N Main St, Cornelius, NC · Cornelius
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 4 PM

    Tuesday 4 PM–9 PM

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  37. Address
    4528 Nations Crossing Rd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 4 PM

    Tuesday 4 PM–9 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram




  38. Address
    2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 3 PM

    Tuesday 3 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram



  39. Address
    1957 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–11 PM

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    Resy
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram



  40. Address
    4219 Providence Rd, Unit 3, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed noon

    Tuesday Noon–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

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    Resy
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram

  41. Address
    100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11:30 AM

    Tuesday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram

  42. Address
    1425 Winnifred St, Unit 117, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 7 AM

    Tuesday 7 AM–4 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram


  43. Address
    1205 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram


  44. Address
    127 N Tryon St, Unit 8, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–11 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram


  45. Address
    3001 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM

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    Website

  46. Address
    400 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram

  47. Address
    630 W 24th St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed noon

    Tuesday Noon–9 PM

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    Website


  48. Address
    101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed noon

    Tuesday Noon–9 PM

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    Website

  49. Address
    112 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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    Website

  50. Address
    601 S College St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closes soon, midnight, in 53 min

    Tuesday 11:30 AM–Midnight

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    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram



  51. Address
    1100 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 125, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–9 PM

    Reserve
    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram

  52. Address
    5033 South Blvd Ste H Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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  53. Address
    1701 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram


  54. Address
    117 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram

  55. Address
    14819 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–9:30 PM

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    Tock
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram



  56. Address
    131 E Park Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram


  57. Address
    5708 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed noon

    Tuesday Noon–8 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram

  58. Address
    1829 Cleveland Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 4:30 PM

    Tuesday 4:30 PM–9:30 PM

    Reserve
    Tock
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram

  59. Address
    9825 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram

  60. Address
    1018 Jay St, Ste 110, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 10:30 AM

    Tuesday 10:30 AM–9 PM

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    OpenTable
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    WebsiteInstagram

  61. Address
    500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram



  62. Address
    200 E Bland St, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

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    WebsiteInstagram


  63. Address
    2000 South Blvd, Unit 510, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 5 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–10 PM

    Online
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  64. Address
    1601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC · Charlotte
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM

    Online
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