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Unpretentious Picks: Supporting Local

March 18, 2026

The Teal Turnip

Neighborhood: East Charlotte |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food


January 27, 2026

Customshop

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 4

Local ingredients and classic technique combine on this menu


October 29, 2024

Assorted Table Wine & Shop

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

Wine nerds will feel right at home at this wine shop and bar


March 21, 2024

L’Ostrica

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

Chef-driven fare that excels across experiences


January 3, 2024

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


300 East cheesecake
July 26, 2022

300 East

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

A classic menu with standout desserts


November 4, 2021

Osteria LuCa

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

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


October 29, 2020

The Goodyear House

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 4

“Built on good times,” this casual restaurant delivers


July 23, 2019

Community Matters Café

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

A non-profit restaurant serving simple but delicious breakfast and lunch dishes


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July 16, 2019

Peppervine

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

Bill and Anita Greene, owners of Banner Elk’s Artisanal, go metropolitan with their Charlotte restaurant


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