The best restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina β aka The Queen City β offer a variety of cuisines, atmospheres, and styles. Local and visiting diners can choose between soul food, seasonal ingredients, seafood, and more. Out of the picks below, small plate and tapas-styled restaurants seemed to be common. All of the Charlotte restaurants featured below boast a 4. Those with superb 4. Notably, the latter two are located in the JW Marriott Charlotte.
Consider checking out the eateries below during a Charlotte staycation or your next visit. This rooftop restaurant has some of the best views β and Google Reviews β in the city.
Arguably, one of the biggest draws is the year-round heated pool. This Instagram-worthy spot would be cute for birthdays, dinner with the girls, or a charming mom-daughter lunch. Menu spotlight: Cocktails, burnt-end lollipops, brisket sliders, ahi tuna tacos, guacamole. This intimate table restaurant is driven and inspired by Charlotte and its local community. Menu Spotlight: short rib, kale salad, scallops. This Black-owned spot is the brainchild of spouses and co-owners Nkem and Kerrel Thompson.
The hot honey drizzle as a pizza topping seems to be a crowd favorite. Plant-based eaters are offered the vegan pie, which is topped with an aged cheese alternative. Menu spotlight: white pie, kale Caesar. Before you go: Reservations are encouraged. Previously a takeout-only spot with outdoor dining, the restaurant now welcomes guests to its indoor, intimate dining space.
This powerhouse of Italian cuisine opened in Come here for a fancier dinner filled with homemade pasta and prime cuts cooked to perfection. Everything is prepared with a high level of care, from the raw bar and small plates, to the main meals and cocktails with fresh pressed juices.
