L’Ostrica

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Tasting Menu |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

Chef-driven fare that excels across experiences

Como en Mexico

Neighborhood: East Charlotte |  Cuisine: Mexican |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3

A no-frills eatery delivering a wide variety of classic, comforting Mexican dishes

Sri Balaji Kitchen

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3

A vegetarian and vegan South Asian restaurant serving up delicious, less common dishes from the subcontinent at affordable prices in a serene setting

Restaurant Constance

Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

Chef Sam Diminich’s restaurant is at the forefront of Charlotte’s dining scene

Ever Andalo

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

An Italian concept in NoDa with a notable beverage program

The Degenerate

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Bar / Pub Fare |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3.5

Meet the new era of the neighborhood bar

Noble Smoke

Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: Barbecue |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 4

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: 4

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: 3.5

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: 3

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