50 Best Southern Restaurants in Charlotte

“Very classy and delicious food!!“

“Beautiful place, amazing service and awesome food.“

“Excellent Food and Excellent Service. Thank you to our waiter Owen! Karen and Carol!“

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

“This place was so nice the employees were the bomb My waiter Greg S was soooooo nice I'm coming back“

“Fantastic food, shrimp and grits were perfect, fried green tomatoes with corn relish were also top notch. My wife highly recommends the mushroom soup as well as the Bibb & Arugula Salad. Our server, “Heather” was absolutely the best. Can't wait to come and try the fried oysters that were recommended, and hopefully have room for dessert.“

“Just had a delicious lunch at The Southern Pecan. I had the shrimp po’ boy, which was served with a side of fries. Soooo good. Luckily it was too much food so now I have dinner already prepared. Service was excellent - shout out to Lilly!“

“Had a really nice lunch here with the family. The food was fresh, and the staff was super friendly. Definitely coming back next time we’re in the area!“

“perfect dinner... amazing drinks... and the service was awesome.. 10 stars“

“Sardines are no longer offered on the menu but they still have fish…. “MEALS, none finer anywhere MEALS SO MOUTH-WATERING THAT YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU CAME TO CIRCLE G” - 1954 Charlotte Observer Good Morning. Flounder fish (slabs) and grits, hot sauce, eggs, grilled biscuit. $10.50 That is all.👌🏽“

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

“Went because I got a gift card, drove from Lake Wylie SC. Our waitress Halie was Fantastic! Very friendly, beautiful smile, had a great time laughing, she explained every question about the menu. She is the one to ask for! 5 Star rating! Food was excellent! Prices are reasonable, the murals are Colorful! Looking to Going again!“

“Delicious and tasty healthy menu. Love that they have such variety sandwiches, scoops, soups, salads, lots of yummy sides, and the grapes… The grapes!“

“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💯“

“Fantastic! Had the lamb chops over garlic potatoes and it exceeded expectations. They gave me some complimentary rolls with house made pineapple, strawberry, peach butter. Staff was A+ and their presentation top tier.“

“WOW! This is the second time that I came here. Both times have provided the same experience.

From the “ welcome in”, it is easy to see that the staff lives Southern Hospitality.

The food is fresh and absolutely delicious!
I got the cranberry chicken salad on a very fresh croissant and broccoli salad both times. It was obvious that both were freshly made.

I accidentally spilled my drink and Lori was there in a second with a clean wet and dry cloth assuring me that I didn’t need to clean it up. “ There’s enough people here that you don’t need to clean that” is what she said with a twinkling eyes smile.

I bought a container of chicken salad to take home but worried because I had another errand to run. I asked if I could buy a little bag of ice. Someone quickly popped her head out from the kitchen and said “ don’t charge her for that!”

Hungry for delicious food and a sweet spirit on the side? Go to Chicken Salad Chick in Pineville!!“

“Delicious food! We arrived 5 mins before closing, but the girl took our order and we ate it in the car. So so so good. Will definitely be back!“

“Get the What The Cluck…that’s all 🥹😍“

“Awesome experience at Kostas!“

“Let's start off with the greeting from the hostess. She was very welcoming with a great personality. I believe our waitress said she was her Manager. Our waitress Marissa is one of the best waitresses I have come across. From the time we sat down until we left. Her customer service was 10/10. She engaged with my six year old daughter. Even when she was being extra talkative. She still engaged with her every time. To the point where my daughter loved talking to her every time she came to the table and walked by. She laughed and joked with her. Her conversations with my mom and I were super genuine. She took our order in a timely manner. She gave us updates while waiting for our meal. She checked on us throughout our meal. Gave us our drink refills in a timely manner. We didn't have to ask her for anything or wave her down. She was on top of it. She has the perfect personality and pays attention to her customer's. I also observed that she was the same with other customer's as well. She has the charisma to Intertwine and comfortability to talk to customer's and not at them. She cares about her customer's. She's an asset to your team. Not only will customers want to come back for your AMAZING FOOD, but for great customer service. Marissa thanks so much! From your new friends from Fayetteville.“

“Food was okay. A bit salty and gravy too thick regarding the grits and oxtail. The rolls are delicious my drink was on point. Friend's from Florida had a nice time as well. No DJ. It was my birthday celebration. Overall a nice experience.“

“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. ❤️“

“Amazing food everything tasted fresh chicken and waffles is what we got with the Mac and cheese was 10/10 amazing .“

“Friendly workers..great food“

“The food was amazing and delicious, very impressed, my family loved it!“

“That sounds great.“

“Tried Tryon house out for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! Food was amazing, came out very quickly and our waitress Keleigh was fast and very sweet! I recommend the turkey and dressing! It was delicious!“

“great bar service wonderful pig skins best queso on South side of Charlotte“

“Me and about 25 of my chapter brothers had our reunion luncheon here last Friday 7/22/22. The food was amazing, literally the best thing I ate in Charlotte. In addition the service was impeccable and the restrooms where spotless. They even kept the Resturant open for an additional hour to accommodate us. I couldn’t have hoped for a better experience for our event. Thank you so much. We will be back.“

“This is the best restaurant I have visited in several years. Our server was a gem. She was knowledgeable, caring, and a lot of fun. My wife, daughter, and I have very differen tastes and yet we were all happy and raving about the food. The menu was not long but there was great variety. My wife loved the wine she had with her steak. My truffle risotto was the best risotto I have ever had, and my daughter loved her lobster mac and cheese. I only wish I had left room for their desserts. But there will definitely be a next time. Great restaurant for a special occasion.“

“Staff was friendly, food was served hot and fresh and affordable“

“Delicious old school southern cooking. If healthy eating is your thing, this is not your place. The interior is comfortably retro, with a couch seating area at the bar. The true star is the food. I ordered the country fried steak. It came with mashed potatoes and gravy. I chose collard greens and a deviled egg as my side, and the entree came with a biscuit. Everything was scratch made. The steak was fork tender, fried Golden brown and covered with lightly peppered scratch gravy. It was accompanied by homemade mashed potatoes, delicious and ever so slightly lumpy. The biscuit was baked to perfection, slightly crunchy and buttery. The collard greens were delicious. I had mine with vinegar. The deviled egg was good but not the best I've ever had. Overall, highly recommended.“

“Very good food, sports oriented bar and restaurant“

“waitress was great. food was delicious. had a great experience. thank you“

“Great food, prices outstanding today!!!!“

“We had a great time! Everyone liked the food! We had a large party and the accommodations were great! The decor was great!“

“I am a Charlotte area event planner and Taste of Heaven was my caterer for the most recent wedding I produced. They did excellent work! The food was phenomenal especially the soulful eggrolls #yummy I would highly recommend them for any event but especially for a wedding.“

“Nana’s Porch grilled burgers, and provided sides at our backyard event last weekend. We had many compliments on both the food and the staff. The burgers were great, as were the sides. The team that came was so nice, very personable and attentive. I will definitely use them again!“

“We had the pleasure of eating there on May 9, 2026. We had 31 people from our Church in Turkey, NC(Sampson County) and the service was fast, food was excellent and the staff was great. Will definitely be back when in Charlotte again!!“

“My hubby and I chose this spot for our anniversary brunch! Everything was amazing, down to the water! Def will be back!!“

“Originally set out to try “No Knife” but after standing outside for 30 minutes after arriving at 11:55, being 4th in line, them allowing only 3 people in at a time, we were over it. When 12:30 hit, 2 people came out with JUST the receipt and they didn’t let us in right away we started looking for other options. Cuzzo’s Cuisine came up online with similar pricing and a few similar options, but more for the dollar. We called our food in, paid over the phone and by the time we got there it was hot and ready. I had the red velvet waffle and fried fish and oh man, it was delicious with the Cajun tartar sauce. My boyfriend had sweet potato waffle and strawberry hot wings and he enjoyed those as well. I tried a piece of his sweet potato waffle and it was falling off the bone good. You could tell there was actually sweet potatoes infused into it by the texture and flavor. We were both extremely satisfied and happy our original destination didn’t work out 😂. Shoutout to the young lady at the counter who was very kind and said I “started something” with my request of fried fish and waffle. My boyfriend came out laughing and said the atmosphere in there felt great. Y’all have something wonderful here! Cuzzo part of the family now 😂. We will definitely be back.“

“Customer service is EXCELLENT!!! Never a problem with my order. Prices are very reasonable. Maggie and Scott are the best!!!😁“

“Amazing for couples for a date night or families with kids! There’s almost always a special of some sort going on, and the food is ALWAYS top notch. 10/10 recommend. ❤️“

“Had breakfast room service twice and the portions were very large and the food was excellent. Also had their crab soup yesterday. Highly recommend.“

“love Showmars good food and prices what's not to love“

“Shrimp and grits is sooooo good! The brunch, chicken tenders everything is sooooo good! Best food ever! Service is perfect everyone is soooo nice. Everytime I come to Charlotte every other month I always come here“

“I came in today with two friends for lunch. We asked our server, Shauna for recommendations and she was spot on with the mahi mahi spinach salad. It was delicious! Shauna gave excellent service. She is very friendly, kept our drinks filled and was always there if we needed something. I will definitely be back and hopefully Shauna will be there when I do.“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Asbury! The staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful, professional, and genuinely kind. They went ABOVE and BEYOND to make my daughter’s birthday special! You can tell they truly care about their guests and take pride in providing excellent service. It’s rare to find a team where every person makes such a positive impression. Thank you to the entire Asbury staff for making our experience so wonderful — highly recommend!“

“I eat here several times a week (usually 4–5 times), and it’s one of my favorite places to grab a meal. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and remembers their regular customers, which makes it an even better experience.

The food is consistently good, the portions are great, and the prices are very reasonable. It’s hard to beat the combination of good food, great service, and affordable prices. If you’re looking for a place with a friendly atmosphere and reliable food, I’d definitely recommend giving them a try!“

“Just wanted to give a shout out to the big black bald guy running (what looked like everything) in the long sleeve brown shirt. when we first got there the man was telling the cashiers to clean up and keep the area tight. when we started looking for a table the man found us a seat. for the finale this man was throwing down on the meat station. I had 3 steaks yall and I'm only a 130 lbs female. Not only was this man's work ethic and meat standards so good, his customer service was awesome. He had an entire line of customers waiting for their steaks (which can't be helped with how busy they were) and some of the customers started half way complaining.. and this big dude yells something about Las Vegas and starts laughing and immediately everyone's reaction was to smile. not even half a min later he was pushing steaks like you wouldn't believe. what makes him even better though was for my second steak I walked up with 5 other people and he pointed at me with his tongs and said med rare? I said yes sir. this man was a 10/10. However... the waiting staff sucked. We had to go up to the registers and refill our drinks like 4 times (just me my dude and our little girl). I had to go up to ask for the a1 sauce. some of our plates were never cleared but yet there was a party of 5 beside us that drinks were always full. BTW they left a 5 and we (for the most part) Always leave a 10. sorry not sorry. we left 3 bucks. being honest we should have just given the bald man the money. he deserved it the most.“