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Hidden gems: restaurants in Charlotte
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Charlotte. Ratings are based from 1856 places in Charlotte
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave Ste 101 28205-5143
"My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary in Charlotte NC. We decided to end our weekend with a visit to Midwood Smokehouse. To be honest, we had no idea about this specific spot. It was lite..."
Amelie's French Bakery
2424 N Davidson St 28205-2382
"If you like dessert but don't like really heavy or super sweet ones this is your bakery! Full of flavor without the overwhelming sugar and butter. Highly recommend the mixed berry tart, all tea cakes..."
Cajun Queen
1800 E 7th St 28204-2416
"I had a fantastic experience eating here! I was in town for a short period of time, and wanted to try out some of the best food in the city. Cajun Queen was one of the highly rated place, and it stand..."
Bricktop's Restaurant
6401 Morrison Blvd Ste 1 28211-3800
"We were seated quickly by friendly staff. It was clean and the food was great. Our waiters name was Ravi and both my partner and I agreed that he was the best waiter we had ever had in all our years o..."
The Original Pancake House
4736 Sharon Rd Sharon Corners Shopping Center 28210-3328
"Now I know why people line up for this Pancake House. The lady calling names was very friendly, cheerful and efficient. Every staff was efficient. Great pancakes and service. We drove 25 minutes to ge..."
Dandelion Market
118 W 5th St 28202-2122
"Amazing food! Specialty deviled eggs which were just the perfect balance of flavors (jalapeno and cheese). Every dish we tried was so tasteful! Definitely would go again, wish there was a Dandelion M..."
131 MAIN Restaurant
9886 Rea Rd 28277-6655
"My husband and I ate here for my birthday. Although it was restaurant week we ordered off of the regular menu. The smoked salmon appetizer was delicious. ..flavor packed, and cooked to perfection. Fo..."
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
3920 Sharon Rd Morrison Shops 28211-3881
"The hubs and I visited the South Park location for our anniversary. He knew what he wanted since he'd been there before, but this wad my first time. I ordered a burger and tater tots and my hubs order..."
Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Hwy 28277-2038
"My kids love the chicken and waffles. Hubby and I love their salmon. There's something for everyone. Oh and please leave room for dessert. You'll thank me later."
Sea Level NC
129 E 5th St Hearst Tower 28202-2119
"The food was amazing! Very good and well prepared. New and unexpected flavors. Overall they probably have great customer service. Unfortunately our server only seemed interested in his tables orderi..."
7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th St 28202-2508
"A beautiful display of a community coming together sharing their passions. Loved the atmosphere and the kindness of everyone. Would highly recommend coming here to just eat and relax. Every restaurant..."
Dogwood Southern Table and Bar
4905 Ashley Park Ln Ste D 28210-3656
"One of my favorite places. Always a welcome sight when I'm in Charlotte. The other night I sat down at the bar after a long day and told the bartender I'd like an octopus entree. The chef whipped up t..."
Viva Chicken - Elizabeth Ave.
1617 Elizabeth Ave Elizabeth Location 28204-2541
"Something different for lunch tasty sauces great service"
New Zealand Cafe
1717 Sardis Rd N Ste 6A 28270-2526
"Best sushi ever!!! And although it’s a tiny place with limited tables it’s so worth the wait. During weekends they are pretty busy. But taste of sushi is just yum!!! Always new always fresh and am..."
Eddie's Place Restaurant
617 S Sharon Amity Rd 28211-2811
"Honestly the best brunch I've had in a while and I dont even like brunch.The whole menu has portions that could feed you for days. So keep that in mind when you order! It'll get you stuffed before you..."
Hazelnuts Creperie
200 S Tryon St 28202-3214
"If you love crepes - or if you've never had one, make sure you start with Hazelnuts. Their category's are sure to satisfy any craving you have. Sweet. Savory. Breakfast. What I like particularly is th..."
Barrington's Restaurant
7822 Fairview Rd 28226-4945
"Was totally pleased with the wait staff, service, and food. All dishes ordered by our table from the quail and waffles to the rabbit pot pie was enjoyed and delicious. We also had wonderful dessert..."
Wan Fu
10719 Kettering Dr 28226-4716
"Festive atmosphere with tables as well as booths. The sweet & sour chicken was excellent! Shrimp with lobster sauce was good but lacked lobster favor in the sauce. The vegetable fried rice was tasty a..."
RuRu's Tacos & Tequila
715 Providence Rd 28207-2371
"Cute spot with cool vibes and fun non-traditional tacos. Service could've been better, but overall a good experience. Not my first choice for taco Tuesday, but I prefer authenticity over ingenuity whe..."
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
7340 Smith Corners Blvd 28269-3767
"Genuinely impressed by this restaurants attention to my to go order. My Girlfriend and I ordered burritos and enchilada meals obviously to-go at this time of quarantine. The staff separated everything..."