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October 6, 2025

NoDa’s newest patio opens at neighborhood favorite Local Loaf

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 0

Chef Adam Spears brings a new gathering space to the neighborhood he calls home


June 17, 2025

Lola Ceviche & Peruvian Tapas

Neighborhood: South Charlotte |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

After a false start, the Pineville restaurant is back with Peruvian fare


July 27, 2023

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


February 27, 2023

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


January 31, 2023

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


March 7, 2022

Lang Van

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

A neighborhood Vietnamese spot beloved for its hospitality


October 6, 2021

Southern Pecan Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

A casual Cajun-inspired eatery from the owner of Café Monte


September 20, 2021

Derita Dairy Bar

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

A casual spot for those seeking comfort food


January 12, 2021

Inizio Pizza Napoletana

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

Traditional Naples-style pizza is made in a 900-degree wood-fired oven


December 3, 2020

Po Boy’s Low Country Seafood Market

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

The best home of Lowcountry eats in Charlotte


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