50 Best American Restaurants in Charlotte

“Great food. Ambience, place and fast service“

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place! The food and service were absolutely outstanding. We shared a selection of small plates, each more delicious than the last. The restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be returning soon!“

“Love Para! Great staff and Menu!!“

“very nice experience on this diner because fast delivery and deliciouses food“

“Nashville hot chicken Sandwich was great, my wife’s shrimp burger was great, waiter was great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Everything was awesome. Really loved Priscilla. Food was great and service was awesome. Celebrating our son’s 21st birthday early due to military orders and he will be away on his “21” We love this restaurant.“

“Amazing! Best chicken and waffles ever!“

“Incredible food, history, atmosphere, art, music and service. Best dining experience I’ve had in a long time and best dining experience to be had in Charlotte period.“

“The food is amazing, the decor is beautiful and classy it’s a wonderful vibe with amazing drinks. Check it out the service is top tier!!!“

“We dine here when we visit Charlotte on vacation. The last 3 times were excellent. This time the fourth time, was not satisfactory. My partner ordered a slab of ribs and more than half of the ribs was fatty. Also, a physical fight between two women and a man occurred by the front door. If we were still standing, waiting to be seated, we would be in the middle of the fight. Not the restaurant's fault, but ruined our dining experience.“

“Let’s first start with Mr. Tim. He is truly a great person and ensures guest are happy and enjoy their visit. Next Jabril, she is the best! I try to get her every time I go. Now the food….the Fumee famous wings w/ truffle fries for the win EVERY single time. Everything else is good to but those wings are top tier, I’d patten the sauce immediately.“

“Wonderful restaurant quality meal at home prepared by a local small business that you can enjoy! The crab cakes are amazing & the “chef’s choice” aspect is always interesting & fun & delicious!“

“On Friday 8/23, we came to The Crunkleton on a recommendation for my daughter’s birthday and we were NOT disappointed! From the moment we walked in the atmosphere and the staff were wonderful! We had Cole as our server and regardless of how busy it was that night, he made us feel like we were his only priority. He was very knowledgeable about your massive spirit selections and I mean massive! The food was fantastic and cooked to perfection. We got the Really Good Burger and let me tell you, we said medium and it was on point! It was very well seasoned which is rare when you go out to restaurants. Then to top off the night, my daughter got the beignets with the cold brew icing, WOW! I am a sweets person and these with that icing just WOW! Cole even put a candle on the rim of the dish because it was her birthday! So, you have our business any time we are in Charlotte! I just can’t say enough about our experience!!! You have a great place, amazing food, a wonderful spirits collection, and definitely not last or least a fantastic server in Cole!! Thank you for making my daughter’ s birthday and my first time in Charlotte such a great memory!!!“

“Great food and always friendly+positive staff“

“Very classy and delicious food!!“

“Tatia and Jamie were great and so was the food!!! Tatia made sure we had a stellar experience and her recommendations were spot on. Jamie was helpful, polite and very energetic. I will certainly be back to try other dishes. If you need recommendations, the salmon, rice and espresso gelato were simply amazing!!!!“

“This restaurant is very good. They offer meals that are just a bit more interesting than most. I had the Greek tacos with shrimp and broccoli as the side. I really enjoyed it. Service was good also.“

“Fresh food, locally sourced, large menu— can’t go wrong, everything’s delicious! Great for couples, families (kids). We’ve been several times and always had phenomenal service and a delicious meal (Bbq, wings, favorite starter’s *bacon wrapped jalapeños, and best coleslaw ever!“

“A little overpriced in my opinion, that's my only critique. The sandwiches are great but the tomato soup.....I could drink that ish with a straw. Even when I order sandwiches from other places at Optimist I come to Papi Queso to get a bowl of soup. It's $5 for a smallish bowl which seems a few $ overpriced.

Service is great, and they actually have cool bar seating there which most of the other tenants do not.“

“Great casual place. Service is awesome. Locally owned Bartender Joe is fabulous“

“This place is great

Food appetizer were legit on another level

The cocktail selection was big and fancy. Really good all of them. A bit pricey but definitely a recommended date night.

My only complaint is the membership, which only gets you access to the bar. Which is a great bar... But there's several other great bars without a membership that requires you put your credit card number, works as a yearly subscription that if you cancel, you lose the rest of the year.... Kinda predatory.

So since we're being predatory, I'm gonna complain about a lot of petty stuff as well.
-Some of the staff was dressed very casual. Not uniformly. Not what I expect from a club I'm paying a membership.
- bathrooms toilet was not flushed when I'm coming in. Pretty not membership worthy.
- water is tap water. And the one that taste bad. You can buy 24 water bottle pack with half of one membership.

What am I paying for?

Anyways. Besides those predatory practice, it is a great place with great food and great drinks. Just had to speak my mind“

“This is my "Go To Place" while taking my lunch. For convenience, I recommend that you order through Clover prior to pickup. I absolutely love the food, readiness and customer service each time I dine here. Estella and staff go above and beyond to ensure that your order is ready in a timely manner. My food recommendations would be: 10pc Wings Garlic Parmesan and Strawberry Hot (36 flavors to choose from0, Avocado Chicken Wrap w/ Pasta Salad, Double Cheeseburger combo w/ fries,“

“That sounds great.“

“Very cool place and good service with the good wines!“

“Wine dinners are the best!!! Love the locals vibe and food is top notch“

“I had the crab cakes and they were delicious. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I am here on business but would definitely come back Thank you“

“We had an awesome experience at Chex Grill & Wings after visiting Beat The Bomb for my daughter’s birthday celebration! I had a group of five 10-year-olds (plus a few others), and the staff was incredibly patient as the kids figured out what they wanted to order. They even let us sample the chicken wings before choosing—huge win! The wings were delicious—especially the Strawberry Hot flavor, which is now officially my favorite! While we were enjoying our food, a man came in and sat down nearby—we thought he was just another customer, but it turns out he was the owner! He was so kind and invited my daughter (the birthday girl) and her friend to take on the 60-second wing challenge for a chance to win $50. My daughter won, and when the owner asked if she wanted to give her $50 to her friend, she said yes—and then he surprised her by giving her $100! Such a kind and thoughtful gesture. To top it all off, the staff sang Happy Birthday to my daughter and brought her a slice of cake. 🥹❤️ The avocado side salad was also super fresh and tasty. The restaurant was clean, the staff were friendly, and the service was fast. Highly recommend—this place made our celebration so special!“

“Great food and service! Would recommend! Will be going back when we’re in town.“

“The gnocchi is always amazing. You can never go wrong with that. The service is impeccable in this little restaurant.“

“Yesterday I organized a dinner for my family, food was very delicious and tasty. My all family told me that their staff was very professional and kind. Highly Recomended💯“

“So much great food.Great service too. Nikki was the best.“

“Man… this place is hands down probably the best dining experience I’ve ever had in charlotte. The atmosphere, service, plating, menu etc are all very very impressive. The MOST impressive was Tommy and his extensive knowledge in wines and sparkling wines.. he took our table on an incredible journey pairing delicious wines and trivia with the exquisite dishes that Will and the boys prepared. I personally had the bison bolognese with handmade pasta and he brought an insanely awesome Cab out to pair it with- Dude was cruising around casually in a t-shirt absolutely OWNING his craft. Not only was my pállete entertained but we also learned a shit-ton about the wine and its origins. For the first time in 10+ years I didn’t feel like I was caught up in a get-in/get-out high dollar dining scheme- rather, it was an amazing immersive experience. If I thought I could pay double just to experience last night over again I would make multiple reservations to do so. The current menu and staff as well as management is absolutely crushing and impressing. I don’t see how this place doesn’t have a solid 5 star rating. Keep it up please! I will be back very soon.“

“Great food and service! Would recommend! Will be going back when we’re in town.“

“THE PEOPLE ARE VERY FRIENDLY!! I WOULD DEFINITELY COME BACK!!!3😊💙😀“

“Visiting Charlotte from New Hampshire, but had scouted out this place before we came. Interestingly enough, it appeared on the list of recommended places from our Airbnb hosts as well. We are very into the farm to table movement, big time Farmers market shoppers ourselves as well. The staff was very friendly, and more importantly, knowledgeable about the menu. Everything was excellent. They were very helpful in accommodating a honey allergy, even whipping up an alternative dressing for the salad we ordered. For the record, the kale salad we had was beyond exceptional. I am not exaggerating when I say that is was the best salad I have eaten in my 65 years! Recommended unconditionally. A must-stop for our next trip to Charlotte.“

“Had a engagement in a hour. in and out and great service“

“Great food and service! Would recommend! Will be going back when we’re in town.“

“Excellent service is a rare thing to find these days, but the Southpark manager, Sharon, and our server, Allie (sorry if misspelled) hit it out of the park Monday night. I had a crazy request, and she and Allie not only fulfilled it, they exceeded my expectations and we had a PERFECT date night evening. The food and the wine were amazing, and I will definitely go back again even if just for the truffled cheddar! It's exactly the kind of place you go when you want to chill, visit, and enjoy a nice glass of wine.“

“delicious hamburgers, Great customer service, very intimate dining,,“

“My parents & I are here this morning & the food was great. they also doted on my parents' dog. We sat on the Patio. The Chicken & Waffles was fantastic! Thanks for the excellent service & the great food!“

“Great food and service! Would recommend! Will be going back when we’re in town.“

“The owner went above and beyond. I had a large order and couldn't decide on what flavors. he brought out his recommendation and that's what I picked and it was very good and he also gave me fries and a lemonade that was really good. if I was so far away in Florida I would be going every weekend to eat. I would 💯 definitely recommend this place“

“No place better for food allergic patrons who also want delicious fare. My family and I are now your newest loyal customers and are forever grateful that our children can eat safely somewhere other than our kitchen. Absolutely delicious as well.“

“Food is always good served hot and salads are made fresh. The spinach dip is wonderful.They have good sweet tea“

“First time going here, and I was impressed. It took a while to be greeted by our server, but he took immediate action because we waited so long, and even took care of one of our appetizers. I was very impressed with him, and with our food. The ahi tuna app was amazing!“

“I had an amazing experience at Chex Grill & Wings in Mount Holly! The food was absolutely delicious—perfectly seasoned wings with a great variety of flavors to choose from. The fries were crispy, and the portions were generous. The staff was super friendly and made sure everything was just right. The restaurant was clean and had a welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend it to anyone craving great wings and comfort food.“

“Well done! This was my first visit to a Culver's restaurant. I was impressed. The food was fresh and hot. I requested extra-crispy fries and that's exactly what I got.

The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. And best of all, all of the employees were very polite and friendly. A rare thing to find a fast food restaurant. Keep up the good work!“

“We have been here several times. We enjoy the outdoor seating when it is warm. Today Amanda served us. She was excellent. The food was great. My wife had the BBQ, which is always yummy. I tried the create your own pizza today and was very satisfied. Our son had grilled chicken. We will definitely be back.“

“It was very healthy and delicious. Prices were good. The area was nice.“