New American Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

“Love Para! Great staff and Menu!!“

“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!“

“So refreshing to have something like Rada in Charlotte. My husband and I enjoyed celebrating our anniversary here! I felt like I was in SF or DC. Every dish we said “wow, this is so unique… these flavors…” etc etc. Each dish was carefully prepared and thought through. We did 2 small plates, 2 mediums, and a large, and it was plentyyy of food. The tri-tip… no words! The ravioli with fresh tomatoes… divine.

Eclectic environment, yet cozy and welcoming. We loved that every runner was different, it felt like we met the entire restaurant in just an hour and a half.

As a small biz owner, I applaud the owners and managers behind here. It takes a ton of guts and courage to open a restaurant, and they did so with gusto. I look forward to supporting however I can. Congrats team!!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“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“

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

“That sounds great.“

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

“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.“

“Excellent place to relax and get a bite to eat. Really get to enjoy the all you can eat crab legs. 10 out of 10.“

“Big menu with lots of protein options. Fast service and the restaurant is very clean. It looks like they have the staff to handle volume. Reasonable price for good quality.“

“From the ambiance, the attentive staff, exquisite food and drinks the evening was 1st Class. Not stodgy or overbearing but our needs were anticipated. The food was beyond! Thank you!“

“Another pleasant experience!!! The food was great as was the service and atmosphere. Will definitely continue dining at my favorite spot for tacos!!!🌮 👍“

“Potato hash bowl with bacon and avocado is delicious“

“Me and my friend had dinner before a show at Belk. We had the pre-fixe dinner and everything we ate was delicious. Caleb, our server, was so sweet and attentive. They were short staffed but he still made sure we had our food in a timely manner and our drinks were never empty. I'll definitely be back and will ask for Caleb!“

“10/10 experience, The staff even went above and beyond supplying my girlfriend a card AND flowers to take home! I truly applaud the staff. Charles our waiter was wonderful!“

“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“

“First, very large outdoor and indoor seating available. Over 50 or so brews on tap, as well as wine and liquor options. I had the steak burger with jalapeño slaw, which was ok. Burger was thin but tasty. Slaw wasn't any slaw I've ever seen, kinda dry. Overall, it's a better place to get a brew than food, in my opinion. Would definitely go back.“

“Uh yeah - just go…amazing“

“Baby!!! This food is delicious!!! Def check it out! The space is small but worth the wait!“

“Sale! you were Amazing! The food and Service was exceptional! I highly recommend asking for Sale as your server and the Lobster Crab Cakes, shrimp and grits, and Seaford Mac n cheese“

“Absolutely delish! The “treatment” is awesome.“

“Top 5 steakhouse in Charlotte NC. Food was amazing! Salute to the chef 🤞🏾Service was on point as well🖤“

“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.“

“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.“

“Southern Tier brews some of the best beer in the WORLD!!The Charlotte location is a great spot to stop in for a beer, cider or a Southern Tier mixed drink. Today, our bartender Heath worked with the kitchen to accomodate our dietary restrictions. That's TOP NOTCH customer service!!! We love Southern Tier and can't wait for Pumpking to be released.“

“This was an A+!!! I have never experienced flavors like this place. It was so good we even had to tell the chef how awesome he is. I recommend this place 1000% !!“

“Great, authentic Italian. It is a small, understated environment, on the scale between casual and elegant, leaning toward casual but with linen tablecloths and napkins, a very respectable wine list (both by-the-glass and bottles), and superb food and service. It has the feel of a neighborhood spot, but it clearly draws from well outside Dilworth. All the dishes are excellent. Best chicken parmesan in Charlotte. Portions are generous. We've always gone for dinner, but they also have a lunch menu. Pretty easy to walk-in during the week, but you should reserve a table on the weekends. We love 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.“

“I will definitely be visiting Rally again and again. The entire facility is beautiful and was just an overall great atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food and drinks were very tasty and visually pleasing.“

“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’ve been coming to this location for 5-6 years now, the food has been consistently high quality from day one. All the dishes taste exactly how you would expect the dish to taste, but even better. Thank you for all of the years of outstanding service 🙏🏻“

“I had this waiter cat and she was phenomenal!“

“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.“

“A night to remember at The McNinch House 🌹✨ Growing up, my Dad wasn’t just an industrial engineer—he was a hobby chef with serious skills. He spent his childhood in restaurants, and at home, he brought that magic to our table. I didn’t grow up eating “normal kid food,” and to this day, he’s the best cook I know. My love for food? 100% from him. The McNinch House has been on my list for over a decade—and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Executive Chef Eric O’Connor, who joined just a year ago, blew us away. We had the 4-course tasting menu (I truly don’t know how people survive the 5-course!), and every dish was a standout: *Corn & Clam Chowder – the cream is everything *Bone Marrow – best I’ve ever had *Lamb Lollipops (my husbands) – best I’ve ever had; perfectly cooked *Pork Wellington (my husbands) – the basil took it over the top *Snapper Succotash – the bacon made it *Crème Brûlée – perfectly done From the surprise oyster starter (cool presentation served in a shell over ice) to the palate-cleansing sorbet between courses, every detail was thoughtful and special. Chef Eric personally served our entrée—how cool is that? The service was impeccable, with a main server and 2-3 others helping throughout. At the end, they even handed me a freshly picked rose from their garden. 💐 We dined in a historic 1800s home filled with charm, and afterward strolled through the garden—flowers everywhere, twinkle lights, fountains, and the Charlotte skyline in view. I had to ask for the chef’s autograph and a photo—he’s just that good. We told him he deserves a star, and he smiled and said, “We’re on the list.” So now I’m shouting from the rooftops: let’s help make that Michelin star happen! He absolutely deserves it. Thank you, Chef Eric and the entire McNinch House team, for one of the most enchanting, romantic, and memorable meals I’ve ever had in Charlotte. The whole evening—2.5 hours of pure joy—was not just dinner, it was an experience. ❤️“