The King's Kitchen

4.8

2147 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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 2,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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The King's Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." This non-profit restaurant delights with high-quality Southern cuisine and a mission to support the community. Diners rave about standout dishes like shrimp and grits. Its cozy yet upscale atmosphere makes it a Charlotte favorite.

2,147 Reviews

D
Donna
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love eating at The King's Kitchen! The food is so delicious. And the servers are awesome! My husband and I have been several times and this time we took friends who were visiting Charlotte. They both absolutely loved The King's Kitchen! The ambience is great as well as everything else. We can't say enough good things about it.
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Brian
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
shrimp and grits were great. One of the best presentations of one of my favorite dishes.
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Shelley
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and the mission of this restaurant!
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NancyM
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for!
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Donna
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at The King's Kitchen is delicious! This is our 2nd time eating there. The food is fresh and our server Will was awesome. He explained all about the different dishes, letting us know which are the favorites for diners at The King's Kitchen. Ashe County pimiento cheese (made here in NC) is the best I've ever eaten. My husband had the pork loin and it was seasoned perfectly. I had the fried green tomatoes (on appetizer menu) as my entree. There were so many fried green tomatoes that my husband and I couldn't eat all of them. Brussel sprouts were perfectly roasted with crisp edges. I highly recommend this restaurant. Quick service!
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Raquel
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambiance and cause was amazing!! Highly recomment!! The Mac and Cheese and Blackberry Mule was to die for!!!
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William
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were seated in the bar area so our server was really the bartender and not one of the servers assigned to the dining room Our appetizers consisted of fried green tomatoes, piento cheese, and bread basket. All appetizers were good. Our dinners were OK. We had shrimp and grits, pork shoulder, fried chicken, blackened salmon and chicken and dumplings. Sides were mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts. The food was OK but the fries chicken and mac and cheese were served cold
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Khisa
Washington DC
26 reviews
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!
The King's KitchenResponded on November 25, 2024
Hi KhisaL, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at The King's Kitchen and enjoyed our food and the warm and knowledgeable staff. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. It's wonderful to know that you're a fan of our business model! We're glad that you enjoyed the unique experience of enjoying our food while being hosted by our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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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
VIP
Charlotte
12 reviews
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
The King's KitchenResponded on November 25, 2024
Hey VinceZ, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The King's Kitchen for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We're also glad that you had a great experience despite the time constraint. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're delighted to have met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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The King's Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2147 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

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Catfish

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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What 2,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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