Restaurants YOUR GUIDE TO CHARLOTTE’S DINING SCENE
Dilworth ❤ 300 EAST
NEW LISTING
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NEW AMERICAN This old house-turned-restaurant serves creative sandwiches, salads, entrées, and allday Sunday brunch. 300 East Blvd. (704-332-6507) BR (Sun), L, D, BAR ✸☎
❤ BONTERRA
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NEW SOUTHERN Dine on modern Southern dishes in a historic Southern church. 1829 Cleveland Ave. (704333-9463) D, BAR ✸☎
CAPISHE
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ITALIAN Grab a margherita pizza or some linguini carbonara at this fast casual restaurant, which has a second location in SouthPark. 500 E. Morehead St., Ste. 100. (980-819-9494) L, D, BAR
❤ COPPER
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INDIAN Ease into Indian cuisine with standard dishes like chicken tikka masala, or be more adventurous with the spicy seafood medley “anjeeri.” 311 East Blvd. (704-333-0063) L, D, V, BAR ✸☎
DOLCE OSTERIA
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FERN, FLAVORS FROM THE GARDEN
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ITALIAN This classic, cozy, family-run neighborhood trattoria serves a mix of fresh, regional Italian cuisine and a tidy, all-Italian wine list. 1710 Kenilworth Ave. (704-332-7525) L (weekdays), D, B/W ✸☎
KONNICHIWA
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ASIAN Choose from hibachi bowls, ramen, and a sushi menu with Charlotte-themed rolls. 1315 East Blvd., Ste. 130, (980-498-0420) L, D, V
LEBOWSKI’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
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AMERICAN Dishes at this neighborhood favorite include burgers, brats, and the popular “Beef on Weck.” 1524 East Blvd. (704-370-1177) L, D, BAR ✸
ZEN FUSION
PIZZA Owner Daniel Siragusa sticks by his Italian roots with personal pizzas you’ll polish off in one sitting. 1055 Metropolitan Ave., Ste. 130. (704-3700777) L, D, BAR ✸☎
FAT CAT BURGERS + BAKESHOP
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NEW SOUTHERN Chef Paul Verica’s menu reflects a respect of seasonal produce, with playful dishes such as “Asparagus—as many ways as we could think of,” and a more robust cocktail program. 1961 E. 7th St. (980-299-2741) D, BR (Sun), BAR ✸☎
INIZIO PIZZA NAPOLETANA
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KID CASHEW
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MEDITERRANEAN This bright and rustic restaurant from the owner of Georges Brasserie serves meat family style from a wood-fired grill and a selection of small plates. 1608 East Blvd. (704-208-4148) L, D, BAR ✸
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CUBAN Enjoy lake views and authentic Cuban dishes like picadillo and mojo chicken with Yuca fries and sweet plantains. 637 Williamson Rd., Ste. 100 (704799-0875) BR, L, D, BAR ✸
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PIZZA Grab a table on the patio beneath the bistro lights and savor a wood-fired pizza with a bottle of wine. 2230 Park Rd. (704-900-0929) L, D, BAR ✸
FLATIRON KITCHEN + TAPHOUSE
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FIAMMA RESTAURANT
AMERICAN Owner Fran Scibelli reimagined the former Fran’s Filling Station to include burgers, fried chicken, and a walk-up window that serves handmade donuts. 2410 Park Rd. (704-372-2009) L, D, BAR ✸
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STEAK HOUSE High-quality steaks are a given here, but the seafood and vegetables are treated with the same respect. 215 S. Main St., Davidson. (704-2373246) BR, L, D, BAR ✸☎
NEW AMERICAN Dine on upscale seafood, steaks, and pasta in a 1913 bungalow. 1601 E. 7th St. (704332-3322) D, BAR ✸☎
❤ THE STANLEY
❤ DRESSLER’S
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VEGETARIAN Fern moved from Plaza Midwood to Dilworth in mid-2016. It still has ferns on the wall, and the menu is still full of flavorful vegetarian cuisine. 1419 East Blvd., Ste. A. (704-377-1825) L, BR, D, V, BAR ✸
ITALIAN The open layout lends an air of conviviality to this slick eatery, which has house-made pastas, thin-crust pizzas, note-perfect risotto, and daring meat entrées. 2418 Park Rd. (704-333-3062) L, D, BAR ✸☎
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NEW AMERICAN Dine on upscale steaks and Southern-inspired sides in a stylish, modern setting with a patio. A second location is in Birkdale Village. 8630-1A Lindholm Dr. (704-987-1779) D, BAR ✸☎
NEW AMERICAN Owner and executive chef Trey Wilson uses top-notch, seasonal ingredients to create fresh takes on American cuisine in a hip, rustic atmosphere. 1601 Elizabeth Ave. (704-333-3396) D, BAR ✸☎
❤ PIZZERIA OMAGGIO
ALIÑO PIZZERIA
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CAJUN Nightly live jazz complements New Orleans creole favorites like shrimp étouffée and crawfish Diane in this century-old house. 1800 E. 7th St. (704-3779017) BR, D, BAR ✸☎
❤ THE FIG TREE RESTAURANT
Huntersville/Lake Norman PIZZA Enjoy your Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza at a community table with paper towels on hand to catch the drips from crust dipped in herbs and olive oil. A second location is at Concord Mills. 500 S. Main St., Ste. 401, Mooresville. (704-663-0010) L, D, B/W ✸
Elizabeth/Cherry
❤ CUSTOMSHOP
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FUSION Here, fusion means a sampling of dishes from the Far East and Spain. 1716 Kenilworth Ave. (704-358-9688) L (weekdays), D, BAR ✸☎
CAJUN QUEEN
SUNFLOUR BAKING CO.
BAKERY With locations in Dilworth, Harrisburg, and Ballantyne, Sunflour serves croissants, cinnamon buns, sandwiches, and soups. Regulars spend mornings here with a cup of coffee, letting them fade into afternoons. 2001 E. 7th St. (704-900-5268) B, L, D, V ✸
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❤ HELLO, SAILOR
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❤ KINDRED
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NEW SOUTHERN Expect Carolina classics like fried catfish and seafood platters, as well as tiki drinks at Joe and Katy Kindred’s lakefront spot. 20210 Henderson Rd., Cornelius. (704-997-5365) BR, L, D, BAR ✸
NEW AMERICAN James Beard Award semifinalist Joe Kindred serves homemade pasta dishes and creative small plates in historic downtown Davidson. 131 N. Main St., Davidson. (980-231-5000) BR, L, D, BAR ✸☎
Breakfast Weekend brunch Lunch Dinner Vegetarian friendly
B/W Beer and wine only BAR Full-service bar ✸ Patio seating available Reservations suggested
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REVIEW POLICIES—The restaurants on these pages are recommendations of the editors of Charlotte magazine. They are not related to advertising in any way. Restaurant visits are anonymous, and all expenses are paid by the magazine. Reviews are written by members of the editorial staff. We regularly update these listings. New additions are denoted by “new listing” and revised reviews are indicated by “update.” JULY 2021 // CHARLOTTE
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