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Sushi Guru is one of charlotte.

1. Sushi Guru

6601 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Good Food on Montford is one of charlotte.

2. Good Food on Montford

8.9
1701 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Madison Park · 44 tips and reviews
Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue is one of charlotte.

3. Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue

9.2
1617 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · Elizabeth · 62 tips and reviews
Barrington's is one of charlotte.

4. Barrington's

8.4
7822 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Governor's Square · 10 tips and reviews
Tryon House Restaurant is one of charlotte.

5. Tryon House Restaurant

7.4
215 East Exmore Street, Charlotte, NC
Deli · 8 tips and reviews
Landmark Diner is one of charlotte.

6. Landmark Diner

8.9
4429 Central Ave (@ Kilborne Dr), Charlotte, NC
Diner · Windsor Park · 67 tips and reviews
Big View Diner is one of charlotte.

7. Big View Diner

7.9
16637 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Ballantyne West · 64 tips and reviews
Vivace Italian Restaurant is one of charlotte.

8. Vivace Italian Restaurant

1100 Metropolitan Ave Ste 100 Bldg E, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Dilworth · 43 tips and reviews
Soul Gastrolounge is one of charlotte.

9. Soul Gastrolounge

1500 1/2 Central Ave (at Pecan Ave.), Charlotte, NC
Gastropub · Plaza Midwood · 139 tips and reviews
Paco's Tacos & Tequila is one of charlotte.

10. Paco's Tacos & Tequila

9.3
6401 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Cabo Fish Taco is one of charlotte.

11. Cabo Fish Taco

8.7
3201 N Davidson St (at E 35th St), Charlotte, NC
Taco Restaurant · North Charlotte · 186 tips and reviews
Bakersfield is one of charlotte.

12. Bakersfield

9.1
1301 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Dilworth · 33 tips and reviews
Cantina 1511 is one of charlotte.

13. Cantina 1511

7.5
7708 Rea Rd (at Stonecrest Shopping Ctr), Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Food Truck Friday in South End is one of charlotte.

14. Food Truck Friday in South End

corner of W. Park & Camden Streets (across from Phat Buritto), Charlotte, NC
Street Food Gathering · Wilmore · 34 tips and reviews
Maverick Rock Taco is one of charlotte.

15. Maverick Rock Taco

1513 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC
Taco Restaurant · Madison Park · 29 tips and reviews
300 East is one of charlotte.

16. 300 East

8.9
300 East Blvd (Cleveland Ave), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 58 tips and reviews
Pinky's Westside Grill is one of charlotte.

17. Pinky's Westside Grill

8.9
1600 W Morehead St (Freedom), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 184 tips and reviews
Bricktop's Restaurant is one of charlotte.

18. Bricktop's Restaurant

9.1
6401 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Azteca Mexican Restaurant is one of charlotte.

19. Azteca Mexican Restaurant

7.9
116 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Sabor Latin Street Grill is one of charlotte.

20. Sabor Latin Street Grill

9.3
415 Hawthorne Ln (Hawthorne and 7th St), Charlotte, NC
Latin American Restaurant · Elizabeth · 48 tips and reviews
Kickstand Burgers -n- Bar is one of charlotte.

21. Kickstand Burgers -n- Bar

1101 Central Ave (Btw Hawthorne & Louise), Charlotte, NC
Burger Joint · 55 tips and reviews
Diamond Restaurant is one of charlotte.

22. Diamond Restaurant

8.3
1901 Commonwealth Ave (at Gordon St.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews
131 Main is one of charlotte.

23. 131 Main

1315 East Blvd (at Scott Ave.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 42 tips and reviews
The Capital Grille is one of charlotte.

24. The Capital Grille

9.3
201 N Tryon St (at E 5th St), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 44 tips and reviews
Block & Grinder is one of charlotte.

25. Block & Grinder

2935 Providence Rd (Providence Rd. and S. Sharon Amity/Sharon Lane), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
TRIO Restaurant is one of charlotte.

26. TRIO Restaurant

8.4
10709 McMullen Creek Pkwy (at Pineville-Matthews Rd.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Gallery Restaurant is one of charlotte.

27. Gallery Restaurant

8.5
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Ballantyne East · 12 tips and reviews
Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen II is one of charlotte.

28. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen II

8.8
150 N College St (5th), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · First Ward · 28 tips and reviews
Yiasou Greek Festival is one of charlotte.

29. Yiasou Greek Festival

8.5
600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Arts and Entertainment · Dilworth · 19 tips and reviews
Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth is one of charlotte.

30. Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Third Ward · 29 tips and reviews
Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar is one of charlotte.

31. Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

210 E Trade St #A108 (at S College St), Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Uptown · 61 tips and reviews
Cafe Monte is one of charlotte.

32. Cafe Monte

8.9
6700 Fairview Rd (Allen Tate Building at Phillips Place), Charlotte, NC
French Restaurant · Foxcroft · 71 tips and reviews
Church & Union is one of charlotte.

33. Church & Union

8.0
127 N Tryon St #8 (5th St.), Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 84 tips and reviews
Ben Thanh is one of charlotte.

34. Ben Thanh

4900 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Sheffield Park · 26 tips and reviews
Mert’s Heart & Soul Restaurant is one of charlotte.

35. Mert’s Heart & Soul Restaurant

7.8
214 N College St, Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · First Ward · 110 tips and reviews
Price's Chicken Coop is one of charlotte.

36. Price's Chicken Coop

1614 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC
Fried Chicken Joint · Wilmore · 59 tips and reviews

37. The Summit Room

6.8
1531 East Blvd (Garden Terrace), Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Dilworth · 7 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Chef Brent Martin's clean, straightforward menu features Southern favorites like corn bread and collards, and deviled eggs, with a variety of locally sourced proteins and shareable plates. Read more.

38. Block & Grinder

2935 Providence Rd (Providence Rd. and S. Sharon Amity/Sharon Lane), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Sometimes a simple hot dish is enough to distract you from icy toes and wind-induced sniffles. Try the Smoked Pork Cheeks with Mushroom Bread Pudding. Read more.

39. Letty's

6.8
2121 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Shamrock · 4 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: For some coastal cuisine in cold weather order a bowl of warm New Orleans inspired Shrimp Creole, served in a traditional Louisiana sauce over rice. Read more.

Lupie's Cafe is one of charlotte.

40. Lupie's Cafe

8.6
2713 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
Burger Joint · Grier Heights · 42 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Lupie's Café features four types of chili on their menu for lunch or dinner — Texas, Cincinnati, Vegetarian and Southern. Dunk a piece of cornbread in there and you’re golden. Read more.

41. Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Third Ward · 29 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Check out the Braised Bison paired with potatoes (potato pave to be exact), a meaty winter dish that's sure to get your metabolism pumping and blood flowing. Read more.

42. Dish

9.1
1220 Thomas Ave (btw Central and Commonwealth), Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: For some Southern comfort in cold weather, order the homemade Chicken and Dumplings, served with a fluffy biscuit and a deviled egg. Read more.

43. Little Village Grill

8.9
710 W Trade St Ste G (btwn Graham & Cedar), Charlotte, NC
Greek Restaurant · Third Ward · 34 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Little Village makes real pork gyros. They marinate the pork, cook it via rotisserie and then finish it off on the griddle. The tastes of this gyro is remarkably similar to the gyros of Athens. Read more.

44. Bistro La Bon

8.5
1332 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The seasonal tarte tartin here, served with caramelized peaches, will make you wish for an eternal summer. Read more.

45. Price's Chicken Coop

1614 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC
Fried Chicken Joint · Wilmore · 59 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Not only is Price’s the best fried chicken in town, but probably the country, maybe the world. Read more.

46. Church & Union

8.0
127 N Tryon St #8 (5th St.), Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 84 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: We strongly encourage you to go in and activate your Tinder/Grindr ... but don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t result in forever love. This is more of the “just looking for fun” crowd. Read more.

47. Dish

9.1
1220 Thomas Ave (btw Central and Commonwealth), Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: With an easygoing, yet retro, atmosphere and simple, but satisfying Southern fare, Dish is the perfect neighborhood joint. Read more.

300 East is one of charlotte.

48. 300 East

8.9
300 East Blvd (Cleveland Ave), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 58 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The Brownie à la mode will take you back to fond childhood memories. Slide your spoon through salted caramel, swipe a corner of brownie with ice cream & then try not to do it again. It's impossible. Read more.

Nan and Byron's is one of charlotte.

49. Nan and Byron's

1714 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Restaurant · Dilworth · 42 tips and reviews
Sir Edmund Halley's is one of charlotte.

50. Sir Edmund Halley's

8.3
4151 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
Pub · 48 tips and reviews
The Mayobird is one of charlotte.

51. The Mayobird

8.1
1531 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Sandwich Spot · Dilworth · 8 tips and reviews
Pio Pio is one of charlotte.

52. Pio Pio

8.4
1408 East Blvd (at Scott Ave), Charlotte, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Vietnam Grille is one of charlotte.

53. Vietnam Grille

8.7
5615 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Vietnamese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Saigon Palace is one of charlotte.

54. Saigon Palace

7.7
5215 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Madison Park · 27 tips and reviews
Luna's Living Kitchen is one of charlotte.

55. Luna's Living Kitchen

2102 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Dilworth · 78 tips and reviews
The Burrito Factory is one of charlotte.

56. The Burrito Factory

8.4
5920 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Burrito Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Phat Burrito is one of charlotte.

57. Phat Burrito

1537 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC
Burrito Restaurant · Dilworth · 69 tips and reviews
Leroy Fox Cotswold is one of charlotte.

58. Leroy Fox Cotswold

8.8
705 S Sharon Amity Rd (at Providence Rd.), Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: In only a few months, Leroy Fox has become a popular spot for families, and on the weekends, the wait can be 40 minutes or more. Read more.

59. Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge

8.0
1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Dilworth · 73 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Order the Hop Dobel. Made with Maestro Dobel tequila & Dolin Blanc vermouth infused with hibiscus Sorachi Ace Japanese hops. Its rosy tint and vintage serving glass is totally Instagram-worthy. Read more.

60. Soul Gastrolounge

1500 1/2 Central Ave (at Pecan Ave.), Charlotte, NC
Gastropub · Plaza Midwood · 139 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Here you’ll find everything from orange blossom water and an IPA reduction from NoDa’s Hop, Drop & Roll to fresh-pressed ginger root and cold brew coffee from local roaster Pure Intentions. Read more.

61. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.9
4725 Piedmont Row Dr Ste 170 (Suite 170), Charlotte, NC
Steakhouse · 36 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Best wine selection at a restaurant. The wine list boasts 1,200 bottles. Need we say more? Read more.

Baku is one of charlotte.

62. Baku

7.5
4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC
Japanese Restaurant · Foxcroft · 13 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Order the Uni, nesting on a green leaf supported by strands of white daikon and chipped ice, the bright orange slabs of uni create a tableau complete with quail egg, petals and a large block of ice. Read more.

Akahana Asian Bistro is one of charlotte.

63. Akahana Asian Bistro

7.6
1308 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
Asian Restaurant · Plaza Midwood · 47 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The Dragon roll is brash and great with slashes of fire tempered by sweet eel and avocado while a sly hint of salty roe seduces the crispy soft shell crab on the Spider roll. Read more.

Draught is one of charlotte.

64. Draught

601 S Cedar St (Morehead St), Charlotte, NC
Gastropub · Third Ward · 26 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Offers 34 craft local beers. Food includes everything from fried green tomatoes made with goat cheese to Korean bulgogi lettuce wraps to a smoked duck French dip. Read more.

65. Bakersfield

9.1
1301 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Dilworth · 33 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Order Tacos! Eat the Pastor taco first, moving from the sweet to the spicier Short Rib, because taco-eating seems to be a science. And did we mention the tacos are only $3? Read more.

Heirloom is one of charlotte.

66. Heirloom

8.5
8470 Belhaven Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28216, Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Order the asparagus wrapped in bacon with poached egg starter. It's a sweep of Béarnaise sauce beneath the stalks of asparagus hugged by a thin strip of tesa, house-cured Italian-styled bacon. Read more.

Bakersfield is one of charlotte.

67. Bakersfield

9.1
1301 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Dilworth · 33 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Try the red headed stranger it’s a bourbon and cayenne pepper drink, garnished with candied ginger, a treat for the experienced craft-cocktail drinker. Read more.

Mac's Speed Shop is one of charlotte.

68. Mac's Speed Shop

8.8
2511 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
BBQ Joint · Dilworth · 169 tips and reviews
Ru San's Japanese Sushi & Cuisine is one of charlotte.

69. Ru San's Japanese Sushi & Cuisine

8.8
2440 Park Rd (at McDonald Ave), Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Dilworth · 130 tips and reviews
Sushi 101 is one of charlotte.

70. Sushi 101

7.5
1730 E Woodlawn Rd (at Montford Dr), Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Madison Park · 39 tips and reviews
Customshop is one of charlotte.

71. Customshop

8.8
1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Elizabeth · 13 tips and reviews