50 Best American Restaurants near Mecklenburg

“Stopped in for breakfast and had the best waitress Carmella was fast polite and made me fresh decaf coffee. Carmella also displayed great leadership skills by helping coworkers and remaining pleasant to all her customers very glad we were able to have her as a waitress“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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,“

“Great food. Ambience, place and fast service“

“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!“

“Amazing! Best chicken and waffles ever!“

“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💯“

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

“Excellent food and great atmosphere.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Everything about our experience was exceptional. They nailed the atmosphere, service and especially the food. The food was fresh and full of flavor. Definitely not confused on the fact that we will be back.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“My family of 5 has been coming here since 2022. The post-COVID era. We have never been disappointed once. This place deserves sooo much more credit for how low they have kept their prices. They easily best the speed, cost, and flavor of any place I know of in 2025 and is miles ahead of any fast food places. It is insane to me that we can all 5 get food for around $45. I only leave reviews for places that are either super exceptional or super awful and Culver's has been exceptional for us every single time we have been here.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“DEE-LICIOUS!!! Super friendly, fast service! ...and again....DELICIOUS!“

“Such friendly people, with amazingly delicious food. Seriously, so good! Best burgers we have EVER had, anywhere! We have been customers at their food truck, and now the cafe as well. I really appreciate the availability of gluten free buns!“

“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.“

“I didn’t want to say I don’t recommend… however I don’t think I will be going back. Very nice vibe, the stuff was accommodating. My problem comes in about my order. They had to remake it and it still wasn’t correct. I cannot understand how you mess up twice on a salad. I felt the energy change the second time around. Even though they were polite it felt forced. They read it back both times and failed both times. For 65 dollars for 3 salads it should’ve been done correctly. I’ve had better experiences for cheaper and I’m a foodie!“

“My husband and I had a delightful afternoon visit to RH Rooftop and even got to enjoy a rain shower while dining. It was such a pleasant surprise and added to our rooftop experience. We enjoyed our food and beverages then meandered through the galleries before leaving. Already planning our next visit!“

“They finally REOPENED!! The place looks better than ever, inside and out. The new owner, Tommie, has been in the restaurant game most of her adult life. Fenwick’s is in great hands. Service was great, vegan burger and fries were delicious, and the beer was ice cold. Happy we didn’t permanently loose another neighborhood gem!“

“My all time favorite place! I have enjoyed South 21 for 35 years! I’m a creature of habit so I always order the chicken filet sandwich fried with french fries and of course a separate order of the famous onion rings! These o-rings are the ONLY ones I eat!! The staff is ALWAYS pleasant and courteous too!! My only wish is that it wasn’t 40 minutes away, but I still visit regularly!!“

“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!“

“great service will go again“

“Wonderful on everything. Just a little loud for conversations.

Dietary restrictions: Their food is fresh, friendly and creatively cater to food restrictions and vegan diets. I am gluten and dairy free and I have loved everything I have tried.“

“What a wonderful experience for our 51st Wedding Anniversary. The food was the best ever. The service was prompt, polite, professional and friendly. The atmosphere was charming, clean and family friendly. We will go back.“

“This place is busting omg 1st time and Chuck made sure we got some of the best items of the menu and he also recommended other items as well!! I highly recommend this restaurant and give this place 10 out of 10 and service was 10 out of 10!!! We will be back!!!“

“The Comet is like a 2nd home/family with a cool local vibe, grilled food, live music 🎶.. a hidden local gem 💎“

“great food and service!! brunch was amazing!“

“Excellent chili Mac! My go to for 30 years…“

“Excellent service, friendly staff and great food.“

“The best h2o in clt no question“

“Amazing service and delicious food! 5/5“

“Kevin J was amazing, friendly and great recommendations! The trifecta and biscuits & Gravy where perfect!“

“Great service and fantastic sandwiches.“

“Stopped down here before going to work one morning. Danielle, the owner, was very gracious when I thought I forgot my wallet and she encouraged me to pass it forward (she was going to give me the meal for free but my wallet ended up being in the car). My sausage omelette was awesome and Tara the waitress did a great job. We'll definitely come back when I'm in the area!“