Impressive to out-of-towners
Restaurant Constance
Chef Sam Diminich’s restaurant is at the forefront of Charlotte’s dining scene
Noble Smoke
The best Lexington-style barbecue outside of Lexington and a great place for families and large gatherings
Supperland
A church potluck-style Southern steakhouse from the owners of Haberdish
Merchant & Trade
A hip cocktail bar on top of the Uptown Kimpton
Sea Level
An upscale seafood house with a city spin
Church & Union
With a seductive dining room and creative menu, 5Church has become the city’s place to be seen
Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen
A wood-fired grill fuels a menu of simply prepared yet impeccable seasonal dishes.
Sweet Lew’s BBQ
This small barbecue spot quickly gained a loyal following for its old-school cooking
Barcelona Wine Bar
NOT YET RATED – A national small plates restaurant with a local chef doing great things in the kitchen
Kindred
Approachable yet innovative small plates served with heart
