Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Charlotte

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Charlotte? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Constantine’s Restaurant

5.0

5 (87)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Gastonia

About the restaurant

Visit our restaurant to experience our relaxing atmosphere, to find a peace of mind and to enjoy our diverse, delicious, gourmet menu. Our extensive choice of side and main dishes and appetizers, as well as NA and alcoholic beverages are made to make your taste buds happy!

Top review

Samuel

Dined 2 days ago

Food was absolutely the best, service was good and fit my dietary requirements very nicely.

Napa at Stonecrest

4.6

4.6 (96)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ballantyne

About the restaurant

At Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Promising new spot. Need to work on the lighting too bright

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinne

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

The Melting Pot - Charlotte - Lake Norman

5.0

5 (1302)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Huntersville

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot is Huntersville’s fine-dining destination, with mouthwatering offerings for people with all tastes. One bite is all takes to make a fondue believer out of you. Whether you’re arrived for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to experience the full 4-Course Experience, you’ll leave a fan of our gourmet fondue. When you’re in the mood for something different and special, fondue is the perfect choice. Our friendly servers blend artisan cheeses tableside before delivering freshly made salads with signature dressings. Choose your own custom entrée and cooking style, but make sure to save room for dessert. Everyone loves chocolate, and we deliver the most indulgent chocolate experience you’ll ever have! You’ll find our fondue restaurant right off Highway 77 in the Lake Norman area near Charlotte. We’re just a few miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway in the heart of NASCAR Country.

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Adrienne

Dined 2 days ago

Our server Alex was amazing. Thank you, Alex. You made our daughter feel so special. One semester of college down and you helped us celebrate her. You are one of the good ones.

Maiz Agua Sal

4.8

4.8 (7)

$30 and under

Mexican

Charlotte

About the restaurant

Located in the vibrant Wesley Heights neighborhood, Maiz Agua Sal is a celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine that honors tradition while embracing culinary diversity. We serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, crafting meals that reflect Mexico's rich history and unique flavors.

At the heart of our kitchen are house-made heirloom corn tortillas pressed daily, alongside long-simmered braises and perfectly tender meats, all complemented by farm-fresh produce. Our scratch kitchen ensures every dish bursts with vibrant flavors, offering a fun and delicious dining experience.

Our beverage program beautifully mirrors our culinary philosophy, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal agave spirits and high-quality ingredients inspired by Mexican culture. Join us for an unforgettable meal that brings a taste of Mexico to Wesley Heights!

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SarahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love this place. Great specials, food, and drinks!

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Experience

Street Taco Lunch Special

Experience

Large Party Dining at Maiz Agua Sal

Copper

4.9

4.9 (2072)

$30 and under

Indian

Dilworth

About the restaurant

Our innovative presentation of Indian cuisine must be experienced in order to be appreciated. Intimate seating, contemporary Indian art and music, top shelf spirits, and a superb wine list are a few examples of the Copper experience.

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Patrick

Dined 6 days ago

Always good. Service especially good. Will be back soon enough.

The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

4.9 (1612)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Midtown

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot Restaurant in Charlotte is where fun is cooked up fondue style.

Our Charlotte restaurant is located in the Midtown neighborhood. Close to all Uptown hotels, Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts center.

The experience is great in a group and romantic for couples. The intimate location provides a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side. A fresh salad follows while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of tantalizing meats, seafood and vegetables. Each morsel is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces to add to the flavorful fun. Chocolate fondue is the finale.

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Hayley

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great time! My husband and I were going with our newborn and the restaurant was SO accommodating. They messaged me immediately about where we could put our newborn carrier. Then they called day of to make sure we were all set to bring our baby. When we got there, everyone was so nice and made sure that we were comfortable! The food was great. Overall good experience.

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Popular dish

Sparkling Chocolate

Popular dish

Bacon Mac & Cheese Fondue

New South Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1325)

$31 to $50

Southern

Arboretum

About the restaurant

We strive to create an experience that looks at the Southern dinner table through a new lens. Our menu offerings are rooted in southern comfort dishes but are elevated to a level that will excite today’s diner. They remind us of family meals around our dinner tables but over deliver complex flavors and stimulating presentations. Our guests are served by a staff of eager hospitality professionals capable of providing the backstories of dishes, suppliers and ingredients. The experience offers a balance between soothing and creative, rustic and refined, downhome & uptown, satisfied and craving more.

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shannon

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was a 10 out of 10! We had nothing but positive things to say…great service, fabulous food and good value. We’ve decided to add this to our frequently visited restaurants

Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

4.9 (7399)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

SouthPark

About the restaurant

At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

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Christy

Dined 3 days ago

We don’t often go to steak restaurants because we cook a good one at home! BUT we went out for a holiday celebration and it was outstanding! Excellent service and friendly staff that go above and beyond.

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4.9

4.9 (1032)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Mooresville

About the restaurant

Located at the Mooresville Golf Club, On the Nines presents Southern hospitality in the refined setting of a European inspired bistro. With the personal touch and vision of Executive Chef Steve Jordan, our upscale cuisine is offered at affordable prices with generous portions, sure to tame any appetite. By the end of your first visit, you’ll know why On the Nines has become a favorite fine-dining destination for the Lake Norman area. On the Nines welcomes guests to join us for dinner during the week, as well as for brunch on Sundays. If you’d like to make a special night, or simply want to enjoy a great drink, we offer both a great selection of cocktails as well as an extensive wine list.

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Terri

Dined 3 days ago

Always consistent great service and quality food.

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4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Elizabeth

About the restaurant

We're proud to be an award-winning establishment, having received the Top 50 Pizza for 2024 in US.

Pizza Baby East is the full-service Roman Café and Wine Bar, offering a selection of locally sourced mozzarella, antipasto, a rotating special, and our signature 12" Americana-style pizza inspired by the Eternal City. Everything is baked in-house, meticulously sourced, and clean label!

Located in the Elizabeth neighborhood, we serve pizza by the slice in a rectangular hand-held fashion, using our signature housemade focaccia. If you haven't been to Rome, our pizzas are reminiscent of street-style pizza al taglio.

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YOLANDA

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Small space, had reservations. When I walked in, it took them a while to acknowledge me. They seemed short staff, so it took them a while to seat me. 30 min wait on the pizza, but to be fair, I ordered 4 different roman slices. The pizza is really delicious.

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