The Fig Tree

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 4.5

Opened in 2005, this high-end restaurant in an old house has been at the top of Charlotte’s restaurant scene for more than a decade

Good Food on Montford

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4

A shared plates restaurant with a hip vibe and dishes that span cuisines

Intermezzo Pizzeria

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3

A homey restaurant that serves eastern European comfort food and pizza

Sea Grill Restaurant & Bar

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Seafood |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

The rebirth of Epicentre comes with a lot of glitz, but less substance

The Bohemian: A Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Wine Bar |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 0

A wine-focused bar in an otherwise beer-focused neighborhood

Anju

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

Korean restaurant on Park Road shows lots of promise

Barrel & Fork

Neighborhood: Lake area |  Cuisine: Steakhouse |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4

An approachable mix of classic steakhouse, prohibition speakeasy, and lively suburban charm make this one of the best restaurants in North Mecklenburg

Le Kebab Grill

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 4

One of the city’s best Middle-Eastern eateries packs lots of flavor into every bite

Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor 

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Deli / Cafe / Market |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 4

A walk-up restaurant serving classic Philly cheesesteaks

Lancaster’s BBQ

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

A barbecue spot in the space of a beloved former neighborhood store