Noble Smoke

Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: Barbecue |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating:

The best Lexington-style barbecue outside of Lexington and a great place for families and large gatherings

BaoBao: Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating:

Find some of the city’s best dumplings at this small Huntersville spot

Big Daddy’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Neighborhood: Lake area |  Cuisine: Seafood |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating:

An old school fish camp delivering much more than average fried seafood

Pinky’s Westside Grill

Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: Bar / Pub Fare |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating:

An homage to the American dive that doesn’t rest on its TV fame

Azúcar Cuban Restaurant  

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating:

Reliable Cuban cuisine in a fun atmosphere

Mico Restaurant

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Steakhouse |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating:

An Argentinian-influenced steakhouse that could use more inspiration

Mariposa

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating:

A reformatted Halcyon offers a great uptown vibe, solid international menu

300 East

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating:

A classic menu with standout desserts

Osteria LuCa

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating:

A casual by day, elegant by night Italian gathering spot emphasizing quality ingredients and service from the owners of TRUE Crafted Pizza

Sun’s Kitchen

Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating:

Sichuan-spiced Beijing street foods out of a ghost kitchen