The King's Kitchen

4.7

2140 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Locally-sourced, southern-inspired, mission-driven cuisine in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

Whether you sit down to a heaping plate of Aunt Beaut’s pan fried chicken or opt for our Chef’s pick of fresh fish daily, know that here, our cuisine extends well beyond delicious: it is truly good for the soul.

Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte with a mission of bringing hope to those most in need, King’s Kitchen is a non-profit, southern-inspired restaurant that doubles as a ministry to give hope, dignity and a warm meal to those most in need. Dine well knowing that each meal purchased directly contributes to a free meal to our homeless neighbors as well as job training to give others a new lease on life.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 375-1990
Website
http://www.kingskitchen.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Danowski

Location
129 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Church and Trade
Parking details
Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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The King's Kitchen offers "amazing" southern cuisine with a heartfelt mission. Diners rave about the "fantastic" service and delightful dishes like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and fried green tomatoes. The non-profit restaurant's profits support community initiatives, making it a "wonderful" choice for both "great" food and a "great" cause.

2,140 Reviews

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Khisa
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! I love the business model! How awesome is it to eat great food, be hosted by warm and knowledgeable staff, while eating delicious food? I’m a fan!
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Matthew
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I selected King‘s Kitchen for a business dinner for a group of eight. I wanted to treat my out of town guests to local southern cuisine. The service was professional and prompt. The food came out very quickly. Each dish was unique and delicious. My out-of-town guests were pleased with the selections from the menu and the bar. Our expectations were wildly exceeded by the quality of the food and the service.
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Vince
Charlotte
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food & service were great. We told our server we had a time crunch and they made sure that everything came out on time and was delicious
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Lourdes
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Truly delicious. Started out with the pickled shrimp - very ceviche like and fabulous. The shrimp and grits had amazing flavor and the texture was perfect. The trout was outstanding. It came with a light sauce that complimented the fish very well. The crispiness of the skin was perfectly blended with the flakiness of the fish. Service was wonderful. Our server, Will, was friendly and attentive. My husband couldn’t stop complimenting the collards. And don’t forget the biscuits which looked like regular run of the meal biscuits until you took a bite and realized they were far from regular. We ended the meal with the banana pudding which did not disappoint at all. Wish we’d had room for the coconut cake but just couldn’t have another bite. Top all of this off with the fact that the restaurant is not for profit and its mission is to provide meals and opportunities for under served community in the area!! What a winning combination!!
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Donald
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was very nice. Temperature of food could have been hotter. It got cold to soon. My husband thought the baked oysterwere the best of all. The fried corn was to small of a portion. I made reservation with a note that I was celebrating my husband for clergy month. There was no acknowledgement. That was disappointing knowing the history of the restaurant and the spiritual base involved. Carla our waitress was great.
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Calvin
Charlotte
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food and service. Menu is full of great options and love supporting the mission of King’s Kitchen.
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Nelson
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great lunch before the Concert for Carolina. Wanted to find a place that donated money/nonprofit type restaurant and it was delicious
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Craig
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service, amazing mission! Keep it up! Blessings!
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HerssonP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with great service and a cozy but upscale venue what more could you ask for? The Banaana Pudding that’s what you ask for.
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Linda
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish we had a positive experience. I read the reviews. their mission is the reason I made my booking . We were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the service excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and if I lived here or nearby I would definitely be back. Sadly we are now on our way home to England, thank you to all your staff for making our last night in Charlotte a very enjoyable one.
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The King's Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2140 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

129 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

Cross street
Church and Trade
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Danowski
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kingskitchen.org/
Phone number
(704) 375-1990

The King's Kitchen

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Popular dishes

Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Catfish

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Menu

What 2,140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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