Cajun Yard Dog

Neighborhood: South Charlotte |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

Equal parts kitschy and classic, this south Charlotte spot serves authentic Cajun

Beef ‘n Bottle

Neighborhood: LoSo |  Cuisine: Steakhouse |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4

A classic Charlotte steakhouse stuck delightfully in the past

Aria Tuscan Grill

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

An Uptown staple with an elegant dining room and Italian menu

The Waterman Fish Bar

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Seafood |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 2.5

A casual seafood spot from the owners of Sea Level NC

Sophia’s Lounge

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

A sultry cocktail bar from the group behind 5Church

Angeline’s

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

An upscale Italian spot in the heart of Uptown

The Crunkleton

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

A cocktail bar and restaurant from North Carolina’s most well-known bartender

Rai Lay

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3.5

Traditional Thai food in a handsome dining room

Sea Level

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Seafood |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

An upscale seafood house with a city spin

Superica

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: Mexican |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3.5

Ford Fry’s Atlanta transplant brings a big personality to Tex-Mex