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What’s For Lunch North Carolina? Try One Of These Spots Named Charlotte’s Best Lunch

It’s the question you probably ask multiple times a week. In fact, I often walk around our office and ask people what I want for lunch. Because sometimes I just…

Lunch Charlotte

It's the question you probably ask multiple times a week. In fact, I often walk around our office and ask people what I want for lunch. Because sometimes I just don't know. And of course, I aim to bring lunch but sometimes you just don't get to that or don't want what you packed. That was me this week. What I brought just didn't sound appetizing to me at all. But even when I choose to go out or get take out I feel like I'm always going to the same places. So if you're like me and never know what's for lunch you'll enjoy this list. It's from the publication Family Destinations Guide and is called "Charlotte's Best Lunch".

The author listed 30 of the best lunch spots across the metropolitan area of Charlotte. It features something for everyone from burgers, to authentic Asian cuisine, BBQ, Italian, and steak. And of course, there are options for a variety of price ranges. Maybe you have only a quick hour for lunch or you'd like to take a more leisurely meal. Whatever you're looking for to get you through the day you'll find it on this list. Enjoy Charlotte's best lunch according to Family Destinations Guide.

30. JJs Red Hots

Location: 1514 East Blvd

What They Serve: Hot Dogs, sausages, chicken sandwiches

Price Range: $

29. Yafo Kitchen

Location: 720 Gov Morrison St. (Southpark), 1331 Central Ave (Plaza Midwood), 1231 East Blvd (Dilworth)

What They Serve: Mediterranean street food including bowls, pitas, kabobs, and platters

Price: $

28. La Belle Helene

Location: 300 S Tryon Street

What They Serve: French cuisine

Price Range: $$

27. The Blue Taj

Location: 14815 Ballantyne Village Way

What They Serve: Indian cuisine

Price Range: $$

26. Futo Buta

Location: 222 E Bland St

What They Serve: Ramen

Price Range: $

25. Hawkers

Location: 1930 Camden Rd

What They Serve: Asian Street Food

Price Range: $$

24. Sav/Way Foods

Location: 4459 Central Ave

What They Serve: Authentic Latin cuisine

Price Range: $

23. Roasting Company

Location: 1521 Montford Drive

What They Serve: All kinds of chicken, salads, bowls, wraps

Price Range: $

22. Sabor Latin Street Grill

Location: Several locations

What They Serve: Latin street food

Price Range: $

21. La Shish Kabob

Location: 3117 N Sharon Amity Rd

What They Serve: Shawarma, falafel or grilled lamb kabobs

Price Range: $

20. Anita’s Mexican Grill

Location: 2904 Yorkmont Rd

What They Serve: Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Price Range: $

19. Rhino Market & Deli

Location: Wesley Heights, Uptown, NoDa, Southend

What They Serve: Sandwiches and salads

Price Range: $

18. The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Location: 4150 Yancey Rd

What They Serve: German Pub Fare

Price Range: $

17. The Original Pancake House

Location: 915 Charlottetowne Avenue (Midtown), 4736 Sharon Road (Southpark)

What They Serve: Breakfast favorites,

Price Range: $

16. Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen

Location: 150 North College St. (Uptown), 6601 Carnegie Blvd. (Southpark)

What They Serve: Salads, rotisserie meats, seafood

Price Range: $$

15. Mac’s Speed Shop

Location: Several local

What They Serve: BBQ meats and sides

Price Range: $

14. Cabo Fish Taco – Baja Seagrill

Location: 11611 N. Community House Rd. (Ballantyne), 3201 North Davidson Street (NoDa)

What They Serve: Specialty tacos and Mexican favorites

Price Range: $

13. 300 East

Location: 300 East Blvd

What They Serve: Farm to Table Specialties

Price Range: $$

12. The King’s Kitchen

Location: 129 W Trade St

What They Serve: Southern staples

Price Range: $

11. Paco’s Tacos and Tequila

Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd

What They Serve: TexMex

Price Range: $

10. McKoy’s Smokehouse and Saloon

Location: 4630 Old Pineville Rd

What They Serve: BBQ and sides

Price Range: $

9. Midnight Diner

Location: Temporarily closed (moving to East Trade Street)

What They Serve: All-day breakfast, diner favorites

Price Range: $

8. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Location: 1626 East Blvd (Dilworth), 15105 John J Delaney Dr (Ballantyne)

What They Serve: Speciality burgers and salads

Price Range: $

7. Mama Ricotta’s

Location: 601 S Kings Drive

What They Serve: Homestyle Italian

Price Range: $

6. Pinky’s Westside Grill

Location: 1600 W. Morehead St

What They Serve: American favorites

Price Range: $

5. The Capital Grille

Location: 201 N Tryon St

What They Serve: Steakhouse

Price Range: $$$

4. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

Location: 4310 Sharon Rd

What They Serve: Burgers and Sushi

Price Range: $$

3. Viva Chicken

Location: Several

What They Serve: Peruvian-style chicken and sides

Price Range: $

2. Midwood Smokehouse

Location: Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Park Road Shopping Center

What They Serve: BBQ and sides

Price Range: $

1. Lang Van

Location: 3019 Shamrock Drive

What They Serve: Vietnamese cuisine

Price Range: $

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.