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…

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: $