Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Some of the best cocktails not only in SouthPark, but the whole city. Excellent bourbon and scotch selection.
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Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
4905 Ashley Park LnSome of the best cocktails not only in SouthPark, but the whole city. Excellent bourbon and scotch selection.
A spot for the locals to go for relaxed environment and affordable food! Has great little outdoor patio. Located in Quail Corners.
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Rusty's Deli & Grille
8512 Park RdA spot for the locals to go for relaxed environment and affordable food! Has great little outdoor patio. Located in Quail Corners.
This nationally recognized and award winning French bakery and coffee shop is open long hours and is perfect for hanging out with a friend over coffee. They are famous for their salted caramel brownie, which helped them get invited to the Whitehouse a couple years ago. But the food is a must if you go hungry! This is the closes location, but the park road location is bigger and better!
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Amélie’s French Bakery & Café | Carmel Commons
7715 Pineville-Matthews RdThis nationally recognized and award winning French bakery and coffee shop is open long hours and is perfect for hanging out with a friend over coffee. They are famous for their salted caramel brownie, which helped them get invited to the Whitehouse a couple years ago. But the food is a must if you go hungry! This is the closes location, but the park road location is bigger and better!
This hybrid market offers in house made pasta, sauces, and bread. Don't miss the patio which is a local's secret go to spot.
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Pasta & Provisions
1528 Providence RdThis hybrid market offers in house made pasta, sauces, and bread. Don't miss the patio which is a local's secret go to spot.
Awesome nice but not stuffy place for elevated Southern fare.
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Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen - Southpark
6601 Morrison BlvdAwesome nice but not stuffy place for elevated Southern fare.
This place gets really busy during dinner time, so go early if you can. Small plates and one of the most creative menu's in SouthPark/ Montford Park.
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Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford DrThis place gets really busy during dinner time, so go early if you can. Small plates and one of the most creative menu's in SouthPark/ Montford Park.
Our favorite restaurant in Charlotte. It is in a near-Uptown streetcar hot spot called Elizabeth. Don't sleep on the grilled grape salad and the fried chicken. Yep, really, the fried chicken there has made many best lists in the region.
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Carpe Diem Restaurant & Caterers
1535 Elizabeth AveOur favorite restaurant in Charlotte. It is in a near-Uptown streetcar hot spot called Elizabeth. Don't sleep on the grilled grape salad and the fried chicken. Yep, really, the fried chicken there has made many best lists in the region.
Some of the best burgers, and strange enough, salads in Charlotte.
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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East BlvdSome of the best burgers, and strange enough, salads in Charlotte.
National award winning BBQ spot in low-key Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center. Less fancy/more relaxed than many spots in Park Road Shopping Center.
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveNational award winning BBQ spot in low-key Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center. Less fancy/more relaxed than many spots in Park Road Shopping Center.
Amazing fast casual concept for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Don't let the long line intimidate you, it moves fast and is worth the wait. Chicken Shawarma bowl with rice highly recommended.
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YAFO Kitchen
720 Gov Morrison StAmazing fast casual concept for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Don't let the long line intimidate you, it moves fast and is worth the wait. Chicken Shawarma bowl with rice highly recommended.
This restaurant (and bakery) is an outstanding not for profit endeavor from a local restaurateur who is dedicated to supporting the community homeless and by offering culinary training those trying to turn things around.
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The King's Kitchen
129 West Trade StreetThis restaurant (and bakery) is an outstanding not for profit endeavor from a local restaurateur who is dedicated to supporting the community homeless and by offering culinary training those trying to turn things around.
This place is outstanding! Great food and service situated in a historic victorian home converted into a cozy restaurant and bar. It also offers a skyline view depending on where you sit.
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300 East
300 East BlvdThis place is outstanding! Great food and service situated in a historic victorian home converted into a cozy restaurant and bar. It also offers a skyline view depending on where you sit.
This restaurant and bar is in the heart of one of the hippest hoods in Charlotte, Plaza Midwood. It offers traditional Irish food with an updated spin. The drinks are well made by a talented bar staff.
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveThis restaurant and bar is in the heart of one of the hippest hoods in Charlotte, Plaza Midwood. It offers traditional Irish food with an updated spin. The drinks are well made by a talented bar staff.
NoDa Bodega
1200 E 36th StThis is an indoor market offering exceptional local restaurants and local artisan products. Local Loaf is amazing, get the fried chicken on a biscuit!
Also Pure Pizza is outstanding!
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7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StThis is an indoor market offering exceptional local restaurants and local artisan products. Local Loaf is amazing, get the fried chicken on a biscuit!
Also Pure Pizza is outstanding!
This coffee shop is in Quail Corners shopping center across from Quail Hollow. It is an excellent little shop with knowledgeable baristas and fresh baked goods from a local bakery brought in every morning. They also have beer and wine and an outdoor patio area. Some nights they offer live music, too.
FABO Coffee Art Bar
This coffee shop is in Quail Corners shopping center across from Quail Hollow. It is an excellent little shop with knowledgeable baristas and fresh baked goods from a local bakery brought in every morning. They also have beer and wine and an outdoor patio area. Some nights they offer live music, too.
Not Just Coffee is a Charlotte coffee house that has had great success in opening about 5 locations around the city. They are next level roasters and baristas, with exceptional knowledge of their craft and attention to detail. Do get the drip or one of their many cold brews. They taste far superior to the competition.
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Not Just Coffee
224 E 7th StNot Just Coffee is a Charlotte coffee house that has had great success in opening about 5 locations around the city. They are next level roasters and baristas, with exceptional knowledge of their craft and attention to detail. Do get the drip or one of their many cold brews. They taste far superior to the competition.
Excellent Asian food with great service. They do sushi very well. Their miso soup is out of this world!
Yama Asian Fusion
720 Gov Morrison StExcellent Asian food with great service. They do sushi very well. Their miso soup is out of this world!
Paco's Tacos and Tequila
6401 Morrison BlvdExcellent go-to taco spot for South Charlotte!
Authentic casual Latin street food hot spot with affordable prices and daily deals!
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Sabor Latin Street Grill
415 Hawthorne LnAuthentic casual Latin street food hot spot with affordable prices and daily deals!
Jasmine Grill
5033 South BlvdThe $6.99 Chicken Kebab Lunch Special is a steal.
The Burrito Factory
5920 South BlvdOnly California STYLE burritos in Charlotte metro!!!
Sounds odd, don't let it scare you. This place is extremely successful for a good reason! If it is your first time, try one of their burgers, or if you want a little of everything, try the bento box.
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The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon RdSounds odd, don't let it scare you. This place is extremely successful for a good reason! If it is your first time, try one of their burgers, or if you want a little of everything, try the bento box.
Great spot with cool atmosphere in Uptown on 5th street. Awesome quality food and well made drinks. Brunch is a big deal here!
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Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StGreat spot with cool atmosphere in Uptown on 5th street. Awesome quality food and well made drinks. Brunch is a big deal here!
The Pizza Peel & Tap Room
1600 Central AveThis is an awesome little authentic pizza joint in Midtown/ The Met. Surprisingly diverse wine list.
Pizzeria Omaggio
1055 Metropolitan AveThis is an awesome little authentic pizza joint in Midtown/ The Met. Surprisingly diverse wine list.
Eddies Place Restaurant
617 S Sharon Amity RdAmazing breakfast/brunch in Cotswold neighborhood.
Top notch brunch spot that gets pretty busy. Prepare to wait just a little bit. The place has great service and better food! Located in the local's favorite Park Road Shopping Center.
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The Flying Biscuit Café
4241 Park RdTop notch brunch spot that gets pretty busy. Prepare to wait just a little bit. The place has great service and better food! Located in the local's favorite Park Road Shopping Center.
Outstanding bakery. Get the cinnamon roll or a bacon egg and cheese!
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Sunflour Baking Company
220 East BlvdOutstanding bakery. Get the cinnamon roll or a bacon egg and cheese!
This place is a gathering spot that sells a wide variety of adult beverages. But what is really amazing here is the food. Try the chicken torta or breakfast burrito! Great outdoor seating.
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Rhino Market & Deli
1500 W Morehead StThis place is a gathering spot that sells a wide variety of adult beverages. But what is really amazing here is the food. Try the chicken torta or breakfast burrito! Great outdoor seating.
This Charleston based establishment is our favorite sushi spot in the whole metro area of Charlotte, located in the oh-so-hip historic SouthEnd.
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O-Ku
2000 South BlvdThis Charleston based establishment is our favorite sushi spot in the whole metro area of Charlotte, located in the oh-so-hip historic SouthEnd.
Pike's Old Fashioned Soda Shop
1930 Camden RdGo here for Sunday brunch. Amazing.
This market/bar/restaurant/dive has the most diverse patrons in the city. Think welcoming but alternative. You will see Dr.s in scrubs getting lunch, as well as crusties, queer people of all walks of life, and indie people. Great place to remember Charlotte is a diverse city full of kind people!
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Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveThis market/bar/restaurant/dive has the most diverse patrons in the city. Think welcoming but alternative. You will see Dr.s in scrubs getting lunch, as well as crusties, queer people of all walks of life, and indie people. Great place to remember Charlotte is a diverse city full of kind people!
Duck Donuts
1710 Kenilworth AveGo here for the best donuts in North Carolina!
Excellent noodle and sushi spot on northern Charlotte suburb, Concord. Nothing quite as good as this in the city.
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E Noodles Asian Bistro
360 Exchange St NWExcellent noodle and sushi spot on northern Charlotte suburb, Concord. Nothing quite as good as this in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing spot for drinks with a speakeasy vibe in the heart of Uptown. The food is amazing.
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The Cellar at Duckworth's
330 N Tryon StAmazing spot for drinks with a speakeasy vibe in the heart of Uptown. The food is amazing.
Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop
1320 S Church StAwesome rooftop bar with skyline view. Great relaxed environment.
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Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The PlazaAwesome rooftop bar with skyline view. Great relaxed environment.
Nationally award winning bar tender Bob Peter's runs this elite, small, hard to get into, leather and wood covered spot. It is on the 15th floor of the Ritz. No standing allowed! Can seem a bit stuffy, but can also be fun for a fancy night out.
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The Punch Room
201 E Trade StNationally award winning bar tender Bob Peter's runs this elite, small, hard to get into, leather and wood covered spot. It is on the 15th floor of the Ritz. No standing allowed! Can seem a bit stuffy, but can also be fun for a fancy night out.
This distillery and bar is awesome if you are a whiskey or vodka fan. This place is located between a few other local Charlotte breweries, so brewery hopping is often part of the fun!
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The Broken Spoke
610 Anderson StreetThis distillery and bar is awesome if you are a whiskey or vodka fan. This place is located between a few other local Charlotte breweries, so brewery hopping is often part of the fun!
RiRa gets a little crazy on weekends. But this giant restaurant and bar is a must if you are wanting to get into the center of it all in Uptown Charlotte. They have a rooftop bar that is sort of hidden off to the side of the second floor. Walking in from the stairs, look to the left for a door-- this will take you to a rooftop that makes you feel like you can reach out and touch one of the high rise towers!
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Rí Rá Irish Pub
208 N Tryon StRiRa gets a little crazy on weekends. But this giant restaurant and bar is a must if you are wanting to get into the center of it all in Uptown Charlotte. They have a rooftop bar that is sort of hidden off to the side of the second floor. Walking in from the stairs, look to the left for a door-- this will take you to a rooftop that makes you feel like you can reach out and touch one of the high rise towers!
Arts & Culture
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StAmazing museum featuring exhibits that explore contemporary social issues relevant to the Southeast.
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I-Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StAmazing museum featuring exhibits that explore contemporary social issues relevant to the Southeast.
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StCharlotte Ballet
701 N Tryon StIbhayibheli likaBilly Graham
4330 Westmont DrBechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StParks & Nature
This is an amazing botanical garden in West Charlotte!
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Ulwazi Lwezithole ZaseDaniel Stowe Botanical
6500 S New Hope RdThis is an amazing botanical garden in West Charlotte!
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9090 Craver RdCarowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdBig Theme Park with Big, Fast, Roller coasters and water park!
Vast near-center city park that has beautiful waterfront walkways.
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Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East BlvdVast near-center city park that has beautiful waterfront walkways.
Outstanding and beautifully designed newer park in the heart of the city. Often host to free workouts and yoga on the lawn, and live music! One of the best places to take a picture of the Charlotte skyline!!!
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Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StOutstanding and beautifully designed newer park in the heart of the city. Often host to free workouts and yoga on the lawn, and live music! One of the best places to take a picture of the Charlotte skyline!!!
Training grounds for Olympic whitewater rafting TEAM USA and so much more for locals! It has flat water kayaking and paddle boarding as well. Free music Thursdays and Saturdays. Lots of good local beers and food on site. Trails for hiking and biking as well.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyTraining grounds for Olympic whitewater rafting TEAM USA and so much more for locals! It has flat water kayaking and paddle boarding as well. Free music Thursdays and Saturdays. Lots of good local beers and food on site. Trails for hiking and biking as well.
Shopping
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdHigh end shopping mall with lots of restaurants and fancy stores.
Essentials
This shopping center has a few affordable places to eat and is anchored by a Harris Teeter that won't make you feel like you need to be wearing designer clothes. HT Open 24 hours.
Quail Corners
8538 Park RdThis shopping center has a few affordable places to eat and is anchored by a Harris Teeter that won't make you feel like you need to be wearing designer clothes. HT Open 24 hours.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a nice little upscale master planned community shopping center with a theater and some great places to grab a bite.
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Regal Phillips Place
6911 Phillips Pl CtThis is a nice little upscale master planned community shopping center with a theater and some great places to grab a bite.