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
– Read more on Tripadvisor#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
– Read more on Tripadvisor#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: $$$$
– Address: 4725 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28210-4270
– Read more on Tripadvisor#22. Sea Level NC
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (218 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 129 E 5th St Truist Tower, Charlotte, NC 28202-2119
– Read more on Tripadvisor#21. The King's Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (506 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Beer restaurants
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 129 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2143
– Read more on Tripadvisor#20. Cafe Monte French Bakery And Bistro
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (465 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 6700 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210-3324#18. Paco's Tacos and Tequila
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (471 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 6401 Morrison Blvd #8a, Charlotte, NC 28211-3800
– Read more on Tripadvisor#17. The Original Pancake House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (414 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4736 Sharon Rd Sharon Corners Shopping Center, Charlotte, NC 28210-3328
– Read more on Tripadvisor#16. Miro Spanish Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (458 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Latin, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 12239 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-1508
– Read more on Tripadvisor#15. Mama Ricotta's
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (691 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 601 S Kings Dr Aa, Charlotte, NC 28204-2932
– Read more on Tripadvisor#14. Midnight Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 115 E Carson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-4030
– Read more on Tripadvisor#13. Pinky's Westside Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (645 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $
– Address: 1600 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5222
– Read more on Tripadvisor#12. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (388 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Gastropub, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-5822
– Read more on Tripadvisor#11. Midwood Smokehouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Barbecue, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 12410 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
– Read more on Tripadvisor#10. Alexander Michael's
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (248 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 401 W 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1972
– Read more on Tripadvisor#9. Luce Restaurant & Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1078
– Read more on Tripadvisor#8. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,608 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-3997
– Read more on Tripadvisor#7. Dresslers Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1100 Metropolitan Ave Ste 125E, Charlotte, NC 28204-3416
– Read more on Tripadvisor#6. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,049 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
– Read more on Tripadvisor#5. Midwood Smokehouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,018 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1401 Central Ave Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28205-5143
– Read more on Tripadvisor#4. The Fig Tree Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (764 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, French
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1601 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204-2411
– Read more on Tripadvisor#3. Midwood Smokehouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (213 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 540 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
– Read more on Tripadvisor#2. The Melting Pot
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (316 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, International
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 901 S Kings Dr Ste 140B #140b, Charlotte, NC 28204-2916
– Read more on Tripadvisor#1. Lang Van
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (385 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3019 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
– Read more on Tripadvisor
