Top 50 Places To Eat in Charlotte

Yelp Charlotte recently put together it’s list of the top 50 places to eat in Charlotte, and having to been to most of them, I gotta say, it’s pretty solid.

To create this list, Yelp ranked local, non-chain businesses throughout the greater Charlotte region based on the number of reviews on their website, and on each restaurant’s overall star rating.

According to Yelp users and Charlotte foodies, these are the top 50 places to eat in the Queen City:

#50 Due Amici Pizza (Highland Creek)

Knots were serious, pizza stunk What’s the best ny slice in the QC? #pizza #knots #charlotte #qc #queencity #charlottenc #nc #northcarolina #704 #nypizza @feedmecharlotte @clt.john @eatsofclt @eatclt @eatdrinkclt @eatworkplayclt

A photo posted by QC Proper (@qcproper) on Sep 15, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT

#49 Brooks Sandwich House (NoDa)

Brooks Sandwich House in Charlotte, NC First time @brookssandwichhouse The messier the better. Bacon, chili, cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mayo. #chuckstops #charlotte #clteats #cltfood #burger #chili #noda #bacon #queencity #exploreclt #charlottesgotalot #eat #instagood #amazing #instafood #buzzfeast #forkyeah #eeeeeats #food #foodie #foodporn #foodstgram #foodpics #foodgasm #yum #yummy

A photo posted by @chuck_stops on Nov 11, 2016 at 12:36pm PST

#48 Heritage Food and Drink (Waxhaw)

Crispy crust tender organic chicken in stemmed bun, cilantro, sweet chili sauce

A photo posted by Ian Kittichai (@iankittichai) on Oct 3, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

#47 Sandwich Max (Elizabeth)

Checked this off of my list of CLT food spots I need to try today ✅Classic sub, super fresh ingredients, cool staff. #winning🏆 @sandwichmaxclt

A photo posted by queencitychic👑 (@queencitychic) on Oct 19, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT

#46 Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill (Dilworth)

This is the truth when it comes to wings in the South! Today just happens to be wing day too… #Foodporn l #cltfoodie l #eatlocal l #wings l #lebowskis l @lebowskisgrill l #billsmafia

A photo posted by Mark Wollke (@markie_mantle) on Nov 2, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

#45 Alexander Michael’s (Uptown)

Definitely not the prettiest picture, but SO GOOD. Taking the time to eat healthfully and whole fully thanks to @jerm_trains. London broil and spicy black beans at Alexander Michaels.

A photo posted by Runningmyselftogether (@runningmyselftogether) on Dec 1, 2016 at 5:43pm PST

#44 Heirloom Restaurant (Coulwood/Mountain Island Lake)

Super excited about the new @heirloomrestnc Vegetarian Dish ~ Bluebird Farm Baby Romanesco, Field Pea Puree, @hoffmanheirlooms Carrots, Lucky Clay’s Baby Swiss Chard, Lineberger Concord Raisin Spiced Sauce. #vegetarian #vegan

A photo posted by Clark Barlowe (@clarkbarlowe) on Dec 23, 2016 at 1:51pm PST

#43 Earl’s Grocery (Elizabeth)

Introduced Broho to @earlsgrocery today. He loved it. And his grit bowl. 🥓🥓🥓

A photo posted by Smasheton (@smasheatsalot) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:51pm PST

#42 Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano (South End)

the beast 😔🍴🍝 #callahanryan 11.13.16

A photo posted by Katrina Hutchins Events (@katrinahutchinsevents) on Nov 13, 2016 at 3:30pm PST

#41 The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar (SouthPark)

About to get fat girl wasted with @hannahstutts

A photo posted by Nathan Smith (@nbsmith77) on Apr 15, 2016 at 4:37pm PDT

#40 Dogwood Southern Table & Bar (SouthPark)

Crab eggs Benedict? Yes please 😛🦀

A photo posted by Alex Sayer (@alex.sayer) on Nov 27, 2016 at 9:14am PST

#39 Crispy Banh Mi (South Blvd)

How many banh mis can you eat in 1 sitting? 🤔 If they taste like the ones from @crispybanhmi , 🐠+🙋🏻 want a whole stack of them!. . . . . . . #nyceats #nycfat #clt #nycfoodie #cltfoodie #704 #cltfood #devourpower #charlotte #instafood #forkyeah #eatingfortheinsta #eeeeeats #instayum #f52grams #foodpornshare #foodie #noleftovers #charlottefood #topcitybites #charlottegotsalot #clteats #cheatdayeats #nycfoodgals #feastgram #myfab5 #eatclt #noleftovers #hungrygrls #floundereats

A photo posted by Vivian (@vivithefoodi) on Nov 20, 2016 at 6:50pm PST

#38 Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant (Pineville-Matthews Road)

#small #sushi #maki #lunch #berttakestheworld #allyoucaneat

A photo posted by Bertram Minion, Esquire (@berttakestheworld) on Dec 2, 2016 at 10:08am PST

#37 VBGB Beer Hall and Garden (Uptown)

Yummy grilled wings!

A photo posted by chubby_girl_problems (@chubby_girl_problems) on Dec 10, 2016 at 7:03pm PST

#36 Inizio Pizza Napoletana (Providence Commons)

i wish instead of having a pizza face rn, i just had this pizza IN MY face again

A photo posted by carter 🍭 (@sugarcoatedcarter) on Dec 13, 2016 at 1:58pm PST

#35 Midwood Smokehouse (Plaza Midwood)

Today’s Special. 6 ribs w/ Cheerwine BBQ sauce- $6. 😋 #pork #ribs #bbq #cheerwine #sauce #lunch #eatingwithfriends #yummy #oinkoink #clteats #plazamidwood #clt #stickyfingers

A photo posted by Jay Brabbs (@jaybrabbs) on Dec 11, 2016 at 1:36pm PST

#34 Lumiere French Kitchen (Myers Park)

I don’t think Chilean Sea Bass gets any better than this version with Langoustines, risotto, kale and candied hazelnuts…holy cow! #diedandwenttofoodieheaven #chileanseabass #langoustines #flavorbomb #kalelover #charlotteisforfoodies @lumiere_french_kitchen

A photo posted by Anne Wood (@trendbytes) on Nov 24, 2016 at 11:08am PST

#33 Luna’s Living Kitchen (South End)

The #livingburrito at @living_kitchen….I still haven’t tried this yet (this pic is of @tylerdevere’s lunch a few weeks ago), and it looks like I won’t be making it there during this #NorthCarolina trip since I’m headed back to Massachusetts in the morning, but #Lunas is at the top of my list of places to eat at when I get back here! I seriously had no idea #rawfood could be so delicious and satisfying! 🌱 #northcarolinaeats #northcarolinafoodie #foodporn #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #burrito #healthyfoodshare #gypsylife #eatyourveggies #veganlife

A photo posted by Amanda Lee (@tofuninjacat) on Dec 26, 2016 at 2:04pm PST

#32 Deep Sea Seafood Market (Sardis Woods)

You too can be the proud owner of a lobster roll today at Deep Sea Seafood Market! They run out, so get there early. Serving lunch from 11am-2pm. #getit #lobsterroll #lobstah #eatlocal #clteats

A photo posted by Taryn and Ted (@charlottefaturdays) on Nov 19, 2016 at 7:43am PST

#31 Sangam Indian Cuisine (Cornelius)

🌺 Colorful lunch at Sangam today! 🌸 • • • #indian #indianfood #carbs #lunch #naan #lkn #cltfood #clteats #clt #eatdrinkclt #cltfood #cltfoodie #foodie #foodstagram #instafood #igfood #sharefood #yummy #colorful #foodshare #eats #rice #lentils #spinach #chickpeas #potatoes #vegetarian

A photo posted by D U L E N A 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 (@_dulena_) on Jul 4, 2016 at 12:26pm PDT

#30 La Shish Kabob (Sheffield Park)

🍖🍗🐑

A photo posted by Van (@vdang614) on Apr 30, 2016 at 7:04pm PDT

#29 Euro Grill & Cafe (Plaza Midwood)

Discovered a new favorite today! Behold cevapi (grilled beef sausages) on lepinja (Bosnian flatbread) with roasted veggies. So. Much. Yum! #eatlocal #clteats #internationaleats #aroundtheworld #cevapi #lepinja #Yelps10FirstsCLT

A photo posted by Taryn and Ted (@charlottefaturdays) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:09pm PST

#28 Kindred Restaurant (Davidson)

Every day should taste this good.

A photo posted by Kenzie Kramer (@kenziekramer) on Dec 17, 2016 at 1:30pm PST

#27 Yafo Kitchen (SouthPark)

I ❤️ good food! Excited to finally be trying #yafokitchen Inspired by #CharlotteAgenda #freshingredients #greekstreetfood

A photo posted by Danielle Patterson (@deedszoe) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:15am PDT

#26 Taste Of Europe (Matthews)

#pierogi #tasteofeuropepolishcuisine

A photo posted by 👑Rodrigues (@eljustus) on Nov 21, 2015 at 5:16pm PST

#25 Rhino Market & Deli (Wesley Heights)

Great food truly feeds the soul! This is the Chaud Legumes vegetarian sandwich from @rhinomarket off Morehead. Isn’t it beautiful? My principal for @feedmecharlotte is I have tried and have liked all of the foods that are featured! I’m a firm believer in community and I made a promise that I would only send out positive vibes into the community. If I like it, I post. If I don’t, I just don’t say or post anything at all. Kind of like “if you don’t have anything nice to say”… Enjoy!! #bestsocialclt #feedmecharlotte

A photo posted by Black Wednesday Social Co. (@bwsocialco) on Nov 30, 2016 at 5:19pm PST

#24 Las Lupitas (Eastway)

Authentic Mexican food at Ms. Lupitas restaurant! 👌😭

A photo posted by parker leclaire (@parkeramesboy) on Jul 28, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

#23 Sabor Latin Street Grill (Elizabeth)

Answer: @saborlatingrill Question: Where do you go when you have no food in your fridge due to holiday travel?

A photo posted by Aaron J. Hewitt (@aaron_hewitt) on Dec 22, 2016 at 5:03pm PST

#22 The Common Market (Plaza Midwood)

We discovered the best place in North Carolina this weekend

A photo posted by Nathan (@orange.teal) on Dec 26, 2016 at 11:50am PST

#21 Bang Bang Burgers (Elizabeth)

#foodporn

A photo posted by rajan (@rajantechie) on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:47pm PST

#20 Papi Queso (Mobile)

Rainy Day calls for Tomato Soup & Truffle Chips…Pop-Up Kitchen OPEN 5-9pm @sycamorebrewing #rainyday #tomatosoup #grilledcheese #trufflechips #comfortfood #clteats

A photo posted by Papi Queso Truck (@papiquesotruck) on Nov 29, 2016 at 1:24pm PST

#19 Murphy’s Kitchen & Tap (Uptown)

Supporting local today to #UpliftUptown. The Reuben at @murphysclt is seriously delicious! We hope you all will support Uptown businesses this week. 🍴😊 #SupportUptownCLT

A photo posted by pearl. dentistry reimagined (@pearlclt) on Sep 29, 2016 at 10:11am PDT

#18 Jasmine Grill (Madison Park)

Best Chicken kebob & hummus in Charlotte! #kebobs #jasminegrill

A photo posted by Bunbeezyy (@omgbuns) on Sep 12, 2016 at 4:36pm PDT

#17 FūD at Salud (NoDa)

waffles all day because it’s #WaffleWednesday thank you @puppiesandbrunch #feedyoursoull

A photo posted by #feedyoursoull (@feedyoursoull) on Dec 23, 2015 at 8:42am PST

#16 Soul Central (Plaza Midwood)

SOUL FOOD 101 🍴📕 This Sweet Seoul got her soul on today for lunch at a new place called Soul Central in Plaza Midwood! Y’all, when I say, this place hits the spot of comfort meals…This place is awesome!!! From the staff, the friendliness, to the food! Omg!!! My new favorite lil hole in the wall! Here is the Baked Chicken w/ stuffing • mac n cheese • collards • and jalapeño cornbread with OF COURSE sweet tea!!! Joe and Susie are so friendly and welcoming! Y’all go check it out and eat local y’all!!! IT’S DELICIOUS!!! I’m in SEOUL FOOD HEAVEN!!! 😍😍😍 #eatlocal #supportlocal #soulfood #foodforthesoul #cookingwithlove #deliciousness #soulcentral #amazing #macncheese #cornbread #collards #stuffing #sweettea

A photo posted by Jessica (@sweet_seoul_in_charlotte) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:34am PST

#15 Good Food on Montford (Montford Drive)

Cheesecake de cannoli 😱😱😱!!! Feito com creme de ricota, casquinha de cannoli em volta, chocolate e pistaches! @goodfoodclt

A photo posted by Mel Kolanian (@panelagourmet) on Dec 25, 2016 at 2:01pm PST

#14 The Fig Tree Restaurant (Elizabeth)

Sunday dinner done right #thetomahawk

A photo posted by Ah Jota (@aj_haller) on Dec 18, 2016 at 5:55pm PST

#13 Royal Cafe & Creperie (Matthews)

Breakfast with mom = dessert for breakfast.

A photo posted by Dara Fazelnia (@dfaz173) on Oct 7, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

#12 Greco Fresh Grille (Ballantyne)

When my friends go to Five Guys next door I eat here instead. Chicken gyro and spicy fries

A photo posted by Alex Lam (@inst_alam) on Nov 25, 2015 at 1:15pm PST

#11 Hazelnuts Creperie (Uptown)

Creme de la crepe 😋 oh, my! #crepe #creperie #strawberries #nutella #whippedcream #icecream #vanilla #powderedsugar #sweets #sweettreat #afterlunch #dessert #clteats #cltsweets #uptownclt

A photo posted by Jay Brabbs (@jaybrabbs) on Nov 3, 2016 at 2:47am PDT

#10 Kung Foo Noodle (Huntersville)

Another epic noodle lift by my sister. 🍜😳🤣#noodles #liftingnoodles #noodleobsessed #longestnoodleever #noodlesoup #soupseason . . . . . #eeeeeats #eater #forkyeah #fravorites #feastagram #devourpower #foodbeast #buzzfeast #foursquarefind #beautifulcuisines #nycfat #fwx #tastingtable #zagat #bloombergeats #howiholiday #eattheworld #huffposttaste #savorysweetlive

A photo posted by Margaret Chen (@savorysweetlive) on Dec 28, 2016 at 12:55pm PST

#9 NoDa Bodega (NoDa)

Antipasto Grilled Cheese!

A photo posted by noda bodega (@nodabodega) on Dec 21, 2016 at 12:51pm PST

#8 Fresh Chef Kitchen (Cornelius)

I’m fairly certain my body is forgetting what leafy greens are so I used the curbside pick up at Fresh Chef today (in the rain!) because their kale salad is incredible. Now to get back to cooking something in my kitchen beside just cookies 😳 #lkn #lkneats #holidayseason #freshchef

A photo posted by Brittany Dixon (@ahealthyslice) on Dec 18, 2016 at 11:22am PST

#7 Little Village Grill (Uptown)

a line out the door, $5 lunch, and French fries on a gyro means it’s really good. #clteats #cltfood #uptowngirl #whatsforlunch #myfab5 #cltfoodbloggers #exploreclt #outaboutnc #weloveclt

A photo posted by Chrissie | Off the Eaten Path (@chrissie_beth) on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:12am PST

#6 Viva Chicken (Elizabeth)

Yum! Thanks for hanging with me, Andrew! #FoodSnob

A photo posted by Ashley (@ashsmallz) on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:38pm PST

#5 Tamarind Fine Cuisine Of India (Matthews)

Y’all. Indian food is our fav. We found this place last year, a few weeks after they opened, and we’ve been going there ever since. The chef and waitress know us and they know our order. (One of our bucket list things is to “be regulars” at a place and although we always imagined it would be at some cute coffee shop, we love that it’s the little hole in the wall Indian food restaurant near our work ☑️) 💛

A photo posted by bethany straarup (@bethanystraarup) on Oct 5, 2016 at 3:31pm PDT

#4 Zablong (Uptown)

Just grabbin’ a quick pizza at @zablong yummmm! #cltfoodie

A photo posted by CLT Foodie (@cltfoodie) on Sep 15, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

#3 Le’s Sandwiches & Cafe (North Tryon/Sugar Creek)

Our Saturday morning tradition. #bahnmiforbreakfast #saturday #charlotte #eat #weekend #goodmorning

A photo posted by Elspeth Warstler (@ellienw) on Dec 17, 2016 at 9:29am PST

#2 Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille (Matthews)

If you’re in the Charlotte area, you must come try this place! #veganlife #vegansofig #veganfood #vegetarian #veganfoodlovers #veggies #veganfoodlovers #veganfoodshare #foodie #foodiechats #foodshare #instafood #inspire #weightlossjourney #veganlife #veganfoodporn #veganism #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedvegan #plantbased

A photo posted by Embrace the Journey… Now! (@embracethejourneynow) on Dec 16, 2016 at 11:23am PST

And the number 1 spot…

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the best food…

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a hot dog cart!

#1 The Chili Man (Uptown)

I had the incredible honor of being there for the beginning of Vic’s 2016 hot dog season…here’s what we captured…

Do you agree with this list?

What’s your favorite place to get food in Charlotte?

Let us know in the comments below!

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