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The Veal Tenderloin at McNinch House.
When you’re looking for a place to eat out in Charlotte, we’ve got a new list for you.
OpenTable has compiled a list of the best overall restaurants in Charlotte by analyzing more than 400,000 new diner reviews. The folks behind the restaurant reservation software sort the results by category to help you discover new food spots to grab your next meal or where to make plans for a special night out.
You’ll find a variety of cuisine represented, from American to Asian to Italian food. Below, we’ve listed the Open Table’s Diner’s Choice-Charlotte list of Best Overall Restaurants, in alphabetical order. How many have you visited?
Community Matters Cafe
Location: 821 W 1st Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Third Ward/Uptown
Cuisine: American cafe, coffee shop
What to know: Community Matters Cafe is a part of Charlotte Rescue Mission, an addiction recovery program, where graduates can use the life skills they learned to help secure long-term employment. You can order online, too.
Copper
Location: 311 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Cuisine: Indian
What to know: The restaurant puts a modern spin on traditional Indian food, and the presentation includes contemporary Indian art and music. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Dolce Osteria
Location: 1710 Kenilworth Ave, 28203 Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Cuisine: Italian
What to know: The fresh pasta is made daily. Reservations are highly recommended.
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Location: 1320 S Church St Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Cuisine: American small plates
What to know: The food is inspired by what’s seasonal and available at local and regional farms. Online ordering is available.
McNinch House Restaurant
Location: 511 N. Church St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: American
What to know: This fine dining staple — one of Charlotte’s Classic Eats — is located in a historic home. Reservations are required.
The Melting Pot – Charlotte-Lake Norman
Location: 16625 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Neighborhood: Huntersville
Cuisine: Fondue
What to know: Reservations are available online for this dippable dinner.
The Melting Pot – Midtown
Location: 901 S Kings Dr, Ste 140B, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Neighborhood: Cherry
Cuisine: Fondue
What to know: Reservations are available online for this dippable dinner.
Novanta Pizzeria Napoletana
Location: 120 Langtree Village Dr #102, Mooresville, NC 28117
Neighborhood: Mooresville
Cuisine: Italian
What to know: Expect wood-fired pizza and classic Italian entrees. Online reservations are available, and the restaurant has a kid’s menu.
O-Ku
Location: 2000 South Blvd Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Cuisine: Asian, sushi
What to know: Online ordering and reservations are available for this spot on CharlotteFive’s list of best sushi restaurants.
Steak 48
Location: 4425 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Cuisine: American steakhouse, seafood
What to know: The upscale eatery was on OpenTable’s list of 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America in 2022. Make reservations well in advance for this hotspot.
Heidi Finley is a writer and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Outside of work, you will most likely find her in the suburbs driving kids around, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits.
