50 Best American Restaurants near Mecklenburg

“Yummy and the staff is friendly“

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

“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,“

“First I drove 2 hours to try this place one way- the food, atmosphere and staff was amazing. I have never had such great food and service for a long time. I would make the drive again, well worth the drive!!!!“

“Excellent food. Many restaurants to choose from in Charlotte but you wont regret stopping here!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Chex grill and wings 🥇 Soon all over the world“

“Chex grill and wings 🥇 Soon all over the world“

“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!“

“Wow! Wow! Wow! We had the most spectacular experience tonight! We ordered the wedge salad to spilt, the Salmon entree and a feature consisting of a ribeye and a crab cake! The flavors surpassed our expectations and every bite we were looking at each other like “what?!” Compliments to the chef and to our server, Peter. Trust us, GO AND ASK FOR PETER! We will be back and we’ll be dreaming about our meal till then!“

“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💯“

“we had a retirement celebration at Harry's. Highly recommend. Everything was excellent. Thank you Harry's for making the celebration a success.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I eat here often and I always get the same thing. Cheeseburger kids meal, you can add whatever toppings you like and it comes with their delicious custard. It is always just enough food for me and always made fresh. Even when I come on my lunch break the service is still friendly and quick.“

“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.“

“Loved the food the place is great. Got our drinks refilled quickly. Good is definitely good a lot to choose from. Will definitely be back.“

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

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

“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“

“Charlotte’s hidden gem! The Vermont maple farm burger is probably my favorite burger I’ve ever eaten- and I’ve eaten a LOT of burgers over the years. Carol and staff are super friendly. Don’t forget to get some fresh fries too!“

“Very nice place to eat at and relax“

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

“We just had the best experience at midwood smokehouse! Super family friendly. The server (I can’t recall her name but she was the one who was closing) was so friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!“

“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!!“

“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 visited Charlotte for Valentines from Delaware this weekend and came across State of Confusion for dinner loved it the service was amazing. Food was awesome and my wife loved the Hurricane drink lol. The pina colada was good too. Wait staff was absolutely amazing. recommend highly. Wish we had in Delaware.....“

“As someone born and raised in Buffalo, I don’t say this lightly…these are some of the best wings I’ve ever had. I’m in Charlotte for work and stumbled upon Buffalo Eatz, and wow. The Buffalo wings were perfectly crispy with that classic, legit sauce flavor that so many places miss. The barbecue wings were just as good…smoky, saucy, and not overly sweet. And the waffle fries with cheese? Absolute comfort food perfection: crispy, seasoned right, and cheese on the side. This place understands wings. If you’re craving real Buffalo flavor in Charlotte, this is it!! 🔥🍗“

“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.“

“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!“

“What a cozy little place to go! on Valentines Day! I loved the "where everybody knows your name" feeling. I went at brunch (11:30am) with my family. My chicken salad sandwich was delicious. Service was good, we were well looked after. This place feels so at home. Definitely going back soon“

“Great food!!! Definitely be back!!!“

“If you are looking for a neighborhood Bar and Grill, you found it. The food and drinks are great, the staff makes you feel that you belong. A must visit place.“

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

“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!“

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

“Excellent service, friendly staff and great food.“

“As always, it is an elegant environment, providing just the right atmosphere for an intimate night out with my wife of one year! I had proposed to her there last year, and the restaurant will always hold a special sentiment in our “love story”.
The manager, Jordan, was very solicitous regarding our enjoyment and the satisfaction of our meal. We received a complimentary desert for our anniversary. Which I thought should have been for two, 😉😁, but we very appreciative. Always recommend.
Leonard“

“EXCELLENT service and food! The white chocolate bread pudding pancakes were so good. Our waitress was down to earth and made sure we had everything we asked for. I highly recommend this for brunch and breakfast.“

“Awesome great service food awesome“

“Good smoothies, and very nice staff. The prices are not that bad.“

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

“Wonderful Anniversary dinner! Service was excellent and the food was 10! We drove from Asheville to charlotte and very happy we chose Oak Steakhouse.“

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

“Amazing food, wine, service and ambience. Great spot for date night.“

“The best h2o in clt no question“

“The service was prompt, attentive, and incredibly friendly! Everything came out exactly how we ordered it in less than 15 minutes. This place captures the true old school Southern spirit of Charlotte - consider supporting your local diner before taking your dollars to a national chain!“