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The 30 Top Rated Charlotte Restaurants According To Trip Advisor

There is no shortage of good restaurants in the Queen City. In fact, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to eat. Do you pick your go-to favorite,…

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There is no shortage of good restaurants in the Queen City. In fact, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to eat. Do you pick your go-to favorite, that new hot spot you've been dying to try, or perhaps a reliable chain? Many dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, these top Charlotte restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Charlotte using rankings from Tripadvisor. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots. You will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

Top Rated Charlotte Restaurants

#30. The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (321 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217-1738
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#29. Nana Morrison's Soul Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (356 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd Suite #106, Charlotte, NC 28208-7703
Read more on Tripadvisor

#28. Bricktop's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6401 Morrison Blvd Ste 1, Charlotte, NC 28211-3800
Read more on Tripadvisor

#27. 300 East

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (429 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 300 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-4890
Read more on Tripadvisor

#26. Cajun Queen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (475 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1800 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204-2416
Read more on Tripadvisor

#25. Dandelion Market

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (383 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 118 W 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2122
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#24. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (612 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 150 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2271
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#23. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (579 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4725 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28210-4270
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#22. Sea Level NC

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 129 E 5th St Truist Tower, Charlotte, NC 28202-2119
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#21. The King's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (506 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Beer restaurants
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 129 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2143
Read more on Tripadvisor

#20. Cafe Monte French Bakery And Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (465 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6700 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210-3324

#18. Paco's Tacos and Tequila

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (471 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6401 Morrison Blvd #8a, Charlotte, NC 28211-3800
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#17. The Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (414 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4736 Sharon Rd Sharon Corners Shopping Center, Charlotte, NC 28210-3328
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#16. Miro Spanish Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (458 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Latin, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12239 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-1508
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#15. Mama Ricotta's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (691 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 S Kings Dr Aa, Charlotte, NC 28204-2932
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#14. Midnight Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 115 E Carson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-4030
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#13. Pinky's Westside Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (645 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 1600 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5222
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#12. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (388 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Gastropub, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-5822
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#11. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12410 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
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#10. Alexander Michael's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (248 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 401 W 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1972
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#9. Luce Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1078
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#8. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,608 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-3997
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#7. Dresslers Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1100 Metropolitan Ave Ste 125E, Charlotte, NC 28204-3416
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#6. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,049 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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#5. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,018 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1401 Central Ave Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28205-5143
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#4. The Fig Tree Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (764 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, French
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1601 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204-2411
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#3. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (213 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 540 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
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#2. The Melting Pot

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (316 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 901 S Kings Dr Ste 140B #140b, Charlotte, NC 28204-2916
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#1. Lang Van

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (385 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3019 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.