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by Marc Kieffer

Yelp’s 2018 Top 100 Places to Eat in Charlotte

Nikki Wolfe

As we get ready to welcome in a new year, let’s first take a moment to celebrate Yelpers’ favorite spots to get your grub on across the Charlotte area.

This list won’t look like any other “best of” or listicle out there. No one paid to be on this, it’s all based solely off Yelp data. That’s right, YOUR reviews determined the best of the best. This is a unique, wide range of food- everything from strip mall gems to food trucks, fancy pants spots to gas station tacos, international to cheap eats, national award winners and off the beaten path joints. Looking for the must-try eats in the Queen City? Find them all in Yelp’s 2018 Top 100 Places To Eat In Charlotte.

Methodology:  This is a list of the best places to eat in the Charlotte area according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the restaurants and food categories and places where one can eat a full meal, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in the cities of Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Waxhaw, Matthews, Huntersville, Belmont, Concord, Rock Hill (SC), and Fort Mill (SC).

Check out the full list below! Get social with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using #YelpCLTTop100 when visiting these local eateries and be sure to write a review to add your feedback about any of these spots.

Yelp’s 2018 Top 100 Places to Eat in Charlotte

  1. Chili Man (Uptown) 
  2. The Tasty Bowl Subs N Such (Steele Creek)
  3. Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant (Plaza Midwood)
  4. Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille (Matthews)
  5. Umami PokéRito (Pineville Matthews Rd)
  6. Poboy’s Low Country Seafood Market(Freedom Dr)
  7. King Fish Poke (University)
  8. Little Village Grill (Uptown)
  9. The Loyalist Market (Matthews)
  10. The Dixie Pig (Rock Hill. Other locations: Tega Cay)
  11. Le’s Sandwiches & Cafe (North Tryon/Sugar Creek)
  12. Noda Bodega (NoDa) 
  13. Aroy Thai Restaurant (Independence Blvd)
  14. Kung Foo Noodle (Huntersville)
  15. Zablong Peculiar Pizza (Uptown)
  16. Enat Ethiopian Restaurant (The Plaza)
  17. Toucan Louie’s (Rozzelles Ferry Rd)
  18. Banh Mi Brothers (University)
  19. Viva Chicken (Elizabeth. Other locations: Ballantyne, Park Rd, Waverly, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Indian Trail & Indian Land)
  20. Royal Cafe & Creperie (Matthews)
  21. The Smoke Pit (Concord)
  22. Fresh Chef Kitchen (Cornelius. Other locations: Providence Rd, Mooresville, Matthews)
  23. Yafo Kitchen (SouthPark. Other locations: Plaza Midwood & Dilworth)
  24. Crispy Banh Mi (South Blvd. Other locations: Shamrock Dr)
  25. What The Fries (Food Truck)
  26. Euro Grill & Cafe (Plaza Midwood)
  27. The Fig Tree Restaurant (Elizabeth)
  28. Inizio Pizza Napoletana (Providence Commons. Other locations: Dilworth)
  29. Good Food on Montford (Montford)
  30. 2 Gals Kitchen (Concord)
  31. Jasmine Grill (South Blvd)
  32. Thai Tamarind (Matthews)
  33. Be’s Noodles & Banh Mi (Ballantyne)
  34. Roaming Fork (Food Truck)
  35. Let’s Meat (South End)
  36. Hazelnuts Creperie (Uptown. Other locations: 7th Street Public Market, Rea Rd, Indian Land)
  37. Peace -N- Hominy Q (Belmont)
  38. Pasta & Provisions (Park Rd. Other locations: Providence Rd & Wilmore)
  39. Tea Fusion Cafe (University)
  40. Greco Fresh Grille (Blakeney Mall. Other locations: Colony Place Mall & Wesley Chapel)
  41. Queen City Craft and Gourmet (Ballantyne)
  42. Deep Sea Seafood Market (Monroe Rd)
  43. Fin & Fino (Uptown)
  44. Aix en Provence (Providence Rd)
  45. Sabor Latin Street Grill (Elizabeth. Other locations: NoDa, Wesley Chapel, Indian Trail, Steele Creek, SouthPark, Ft Mill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, South End)
  46. Omaggio Pizzeria (Midtown)
  47. The Pickled Peach (Davidson)
  48. Yaki Asia Fresh (Sardis Rd N)
  49. Orrman’s Cheese Shop (Uptown)
  50. Las Lupitas (N Tryon)
  51. The Corner Bar (Steele Creek)
  52. Anita’s Mexican Grill (Yorkmont Rd)
  53. The Cellar at Duckworth’s (Uptown)
  54. Alino Pizzeria (Concord. Other locations: Mooresville)
  55. Banh Mi and Tea Company (Steele Creek)
  56. Local Dish (Ft Mill)
  57. Tamales La Pasadita (The Plaza)
  58. Midwood Smokehouse (Plaza Midwood. Other locations: Ballantyne, Birkdale Village, Park Rd Shopping Center)
  59. Haberdish (NoDa)
  60. The Common Market (Plaza Midwood. Other locations: Oakwold & South End)
  61. Rhino Market & Deli (Wesley Heights. Other locations: Uptown)
  62. Papi Queso (Food Truck)
  63. Pho Quynh (Central Ave)
  64. Dogwood Southern Table & Bar (SouthPark)
  65. Yamazaru (South End)
  66. Siggy’s Good Food (Belmont neighborhood)
  67. Kindred Restaurant (Davidson)
  68. Fiesta Mexicana Grill (Concord)
  69. Nile Ethiopian Restaurant & Grocery(Eastland)
  70. VBGB Beer Hall and Garden (AvidXchange Music Factory)
  71. Living Kitchen (South End)
  72. Due Amici Pizza (Highland Creek)
  73. Sandwich Max (Elizabeth)
  74. La Shish Kabob (Eastland)
  75. Laurel Market (Myers Park)
  76. Alexander Michael’s (Uptown)
  77. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar (SouthPark)
  78. Bang Bang Burgers (Elizabeth)
  79. Crunch Bistro (Ballantyne. Other locations: Uptown)
  80. Sangam Indian Cuisine (Cornelius)
  81. Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill (Dilworth)
  82. Lang Van Vietnamese (Eastland)
  83. AQUA e VINO (Providence Rd)
  84. TIN Kitchen (Food Truck)
  85. Antico Italian Restaurant (Huntersville)
  86. Seoul Poke Bowl (South Blvd)
  87. Tenders Fresh Food (Cornelius)
  88. Zeitouni Grill (Ballantyne)
  89. Brooks Sandwich House (NoDa)
  90. Maola’s Pizza and Restaurant (Cornelius)
  91. Dressler’s – Charlotte (Midtown)
  92. Taco Truck (Huntersville)
  93. Earl’s Grocery (Elizabeth)
  94. Soul Gastrolounge (Plaza Midwood)
  95. The Flipside Restaurant (Rock Hill)
  96. The Dumpling Lady (Food Truck)
  97. Taqueria Los Altos (Monroe Rd)
  98. The Bellè Grille (Matthews)
  99. Hot Dog Depot (Rock Hill)
  100. Cherubs Cafe (Belmont)


Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Charlotte 2019

Nikki Wolfe

As this year comes to a close, and you mentally start to prepare for a New Year, we are here to help you wreck those resolutions before they even start by celebrating Yelpers’ favorite spots to grub across the Charlotte area.

This will not look like any other “best of” or listicle out there. We’re focusing on locally owned businesses. This list is solely pulled from Yelp data. That’s right, your reviews determined the best of the best. You’ll find fancy schmancy spots and a James Beard Semi-Finalist, but also gas station tacos and a one-man show hot dog street vendor. Strip mall gems, national award winners, cheap eats, and international fare; this is your ultimate guide to the Charlotte food scene.

Check out the full list below! Get social with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using #YelpCLTTop100 when visiting these local eateries and be sure to share the love on Yelp. Also, check out our Best 40 New Places to Eat in Charlotte 2019 list.

Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Charlotte 2019

  1. Chili Man (Uptown) 
  2. The Tasty Bowl Subs N Such (Steele Creek)
  3. Enat Ethiopian Restaurant (The Plaza)
  4. Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant (Plaza Midwood)
  5. Hello Chicken (Pineville Matthews Rd)
  6. King Fish Poke (University)
  7. Umami PokéRito (Pineville Matthews Rd)
  8. Lucy’s Bake & Deli (Stallings)
  9. Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille (Matthews. Other locations: Stonecrest)
  10. Poboy’s Low Country Seafood Market (Freedom Dr)
  11. Little Village Grill (Uptown)
  12. Banh Mi Brothers (University)
  13. The Loyalist Market (Matthews)
  14. Webb Custom Kitchen (Gastonia)
  15. The Dixie Pig (Rock Hill)
  16. Le’s Sandwiches & Cafe (North Tryon/Sugar Creek)
  17. Zablong Peculiar Pizza (Uptown)
  18. Euro Grill & Cafe (Plaza Midwood)
  19. Your GG’s Kitchen (Indian Trail)
  20. Capishe Real Italian Kitchen (Morehead St. Other locations: SouthPark)
  21. Ace No 3 (Belmont neighborhood)
  22. Royal Cafe & Creperie (Matthews)
  23. Kung Foo Noodle (Huntersville)
  24. Noda Bodega (NoDa) 
  25. Viva Chicken (Elizabeth. Other locations: Ballantyne, Park Rd, Waverly, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Indian Land)
  26. Viva Tequis (Gastonia)
  27. Somi Sushi (Matthews)
  28. Community Matters Cafe (Uptown)
  29. The Fig Tree Restaurant (Elizabeth)
  30. The Smoke Pit (Concord. Other locations: Gastonia, Monroe, Salisbury)
  31. Fresh Chef Kitchen (Cornelius. Other locations: Conover, Denver, Matthews, Mooresville, Providence Rd)
  32. Queen City Craft and Gourmet (Ballantyne)
  33. Crispy Banh Mi (South Blvd. Other locations: Shamrock Dr)
  34. Yafo Kitchen (Dilworth. Other locations: Plaza Midwood & SouthPark)
  35. Stone Table (Monroe)
  36. Thai Tamarind (Monroe)
  37. Tega Cay Gourmet Deli (Tega Cay)
  38. Tamales La Pasadita (The Plaza)
  39. Groovy Beast (Gastonia)
  40. Tea Fusion Cafe (University)
  41. Inizio Pizza Napoletana (Providence Commons. Other locations: Dilworth)
  42. Peace -N- Hominy Q (Belmont)
  43. 2 Gals Kitchen (Concord)
  44. Let’s Meat Kbbq (South End)
  45. Roaming Fork (Food Truck)
  46. Fin & Fino (Uptown)
  47. Good Food on Montford (Montford)
  48. Hazelnuts Creperie (Uptown. Other locations: 7th Street Public Market, Rea Rd, Indian Land)
  49. Nile Ethiopian Restaurant & Grocery (Eastland)
  50. Island Cuisine (Highland Creek)
  51. Anita’s Mexican Grill (Yorkmont Rd)
  52. Tacos El Regio (Eastland)
  53. Rock Store Bar-B-Q (Stallings)
  54. Peppervine (SouthPark)
  55. Jasmine Grill (South Blvd)
  56. Sheng Ramen (Ballantyne)
  57. Samvay’s Wings & Subs (Mount Holly)
  58. Omaggio Pizzeria (Midtown)
  59. Haberdish (NoDa)
  60. Midwood Smokehouse (Birkdale Village. Other locations: Ballantyne, Park Rd Shopping Center, Plaza Midwood)
  61. The Cellar at Duckworth’s (Uptown)
  62. Greco Fresh Grille (Blakeney Mall. Other locations: Matthews, Steele Creek, Wesley Chapel)
  63. The Common Market (Oakwold. Other locations: Plaza Midwood & South End)
  64. Toucan Louie’s (Rozzelles Ferry Rd)
  65. The Flipside Cafe (Fort Mill. Other locations: The Flipside Restaurant Rock Hill)
  66. Zafran Kabab Palace (Harrisburg)
  67. The Greek Grill (Fort Mill)
  68. Las Lupitas (N Tryon)
  69. Sileo’s New York (Indian Trail)
  70. The Workman’s Friend (Plaza Midwood)
  71. Banh Mi and Tea Company (Steele Creek)
  72. Pasta & Provisions (Park Rd. Other locations: Providence Rd & Wilmore)
  73. Rhino Market & Deli (Wesley Heights. Other locations: NoDa, Uptown)
  74. Kindred Restaurant (Davidson)
  75. Spindle City Cafe (Gastonia)
  76. Chatpatay (University. Other locations: Pineville)
  77. Cherubs Cafe (city of Belmont)
  78. Lam’s Kitchen (Matthews)
  79. Wasabi Sushi (Pineville)
  80. Saveeda’s American Bistro (Wesley Chapel)
  81. Papi Queso (Food Truck & Optimist Hall)
  82. Hot Dog Depot (Rock Hill)
  83. Dogwood Southern Table & Bar (SouthPark)
  84. Sabor Latin Street Grill (Elizabeth. Other locations: NoDa, Wesley Chapel, Indian Trail, Steele Creek, SouthPark, Ft Mill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, South End, Mooresville, University, Uptown)
  85. Stockyard Restaurant (Rozzelles Ferry Rd)
  86. Athenian Grill (Indian Trail)
  87. Laurel Market (Myers Park)
  88. Local Dish (Ft Mill)
  89. Sandwich Max (Elizabeth)
  90. Las Meras Tortas (Huntersville)
  91. Pitstop Grill (Clover)
  92. Bar Marcel (SouthPark)
  93. Pizzeria Sapienza CLT (Uptown)
  94. Be’s Noodles & Banh Mi (Ballantyne)
  95. Jia Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar (Gastonia)
  96. Yummi Banh Mi Truck (Food Truck)
  97. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar (SouthPark)
  98. Sea Level NC (Uptown)
  99. Dilworth Tasting Room (Dilworth)
  100. VBGB Beer Hall and Garden (AvidXchange Music Factory)

Best Restaurants in Greater Charlotte According to Yelp Methodology: This is an all-time list of the best restaurants in the Charlotte area according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the restaurants category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in the counties of Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Union and York. 

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