Restaurants and Shopping
Charlotte Restaurants
KC & EILEEN TOP PICKS
OLD HICKORY HOUSE RESTAURANT Eileen: 'My personal favorite...There
is a running debate among the locals about which style of BBQ is
best--Eastern, which is vinegar based, or Western, which is tomato
based. This place is Tomato based. It's kind of a hole in the wall
(hasn't been redecorated since the 60's), but it's very clean. The food
is the story here, however: it's one of the last places you can get
Open-Pit BBQ in the city.'
UPSCALE OPTIONS
BARRINGTON’S Award-winning chef Bruce Moffett has built a local reputation for finely-crafted Continental cuisine in this elegant South Park bistro.
MCINTOSH'S
Voted Best Prime Steak House in Charlotte by the Zagat survey and
longtime receipient of the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence.
NOBLE’S: Word has it this may be THE best table in town, in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
ZEBRA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR offers contemporary French cuisine and nightly gastronomique tasting menus.
FABULOUS FOOD FIXES
PRICE’S CHICKEN COOP The best fried chicken in town, and a draw for people of every race, social class and background since 1962. Take out only, for menu click here.
WOODLANDS PURE VEGETARIAN SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE
RESTAURANT RESOURCES
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MALL MANIA
CONCORD MILLS This outlet mall outside of Charlotte features a huge selection of designer brands at
EASTLAND MALL
Located in the Eastern border of Charlotte, this mall features
department stores Dillard's & Sears plus a full array of shops.
SOUTH PARK MALL Home
to Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel and high end retailers
such as Tiffany & Co and Burberry, South Park mall is a luxury
goods Mecca.
NORTHLAKE MALL
10 miles from downtown Charlotte on the way to the Lake Norman
district, Northlake boasts Dillard's, Macy's & Belk, plus a
multitude of smaller retailers.
FAIRVIEW GRILL A nighttime Karaoke hot-spot and hangout, but we go there at lunch for the great food. Love the burgers!
AGGIE'S ICE CREAM & GRILL KC: "This is an awesome place for hamburgers, foot long hotdogs, fries, and to-die for ice-cream..."
CARPE DIEM: Art nouveau décor and New American cuisine by sister act Tricia Maddrey and Bonnie Worford.
LUCE
Located at the base of the Hearst tower in the heart of Uptown
Charlotte, Luce offers Tuscan cuisine in a warm ambiance, with a
spacious outdoor patio option. Around the corner from the Mint Museum.
NIKKO: Both the South End and Ballantyne locations boast award winning sushi and Japanese fare.
TOSCANA Loyal customers keep coming back for the succulent homemade pasta and signature veal entrees.
TOWN This sleek Uptown restaurant-bar boasts cutting-edge urban décor and ambiance.
UPSTREAM Acclaimed restaurant in the South Park area features mouth-watering Pan-Asian cuisine and fabulous fish.
Charlotte is known for its killer barbeque, often found in eclectic old-style places such as BARBEQUE KING. Click for BEST BAR-B-Q BETS.
5 LANDMARK MOM & POP JOINTS: Critic Trishia Childress reviews old-time Charlotte stalwarts Beef N Bottle, The Copal Grill, The Diamond and Gus’ Sir Beef.
SOUTH 21 DRIVE IN Billed as the great American burger joint by local critics, this time-warp classic features sandwiches, burgers, fries, milkshakes and the best onion rings in town.
COFFEE CUP GRILL This landmark
Uptown Soul Food restaurant located in an old industrial zone three
blocks from Bank of America Stadium has served fresh-cooked
locally-grown meals for 60+ years, but is now threatened by the wrecking ball. Stay Tuned.
CAPTIAL GRILLE: Posh Steakhouse competes with McIntosh's (above) for Best Beef honors.
BISTRO 100 Creme brulee, anyone? Classy lively French dining Uptown in the warm rustic atmosphere of a restored barn.
Fabulous falafel, kebabs, baklava, & other Middle Eastern fixes can be found at Dilworth's THE KABOB GRILL. Menu click here.
Dazzlingly fresh authentically-prepared dishes in a lively atmosphere, frequented by ethnic and local families alike.
CUISINE OF CHARLOTTE.COM Restaurant profiles, recipes, catering, lodging and more.
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER DINING GUIDE On the pulse of what's happening on the local Culinary scene.
or print online restaurant menus.
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS in Charlotte.
UPTOWN TO GO A directory of restaurants and sandwich shops that accept online orders in Downtown Charlotte.
Charlotte Shopping
MINT MUSEUM SHOPS Timeless and tasteful merchandise, plus unique crafts from the Mint Craft & Design shop.
CHARLOTTE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW Over 500 dealers feature antiques, vintage collectibles, home décor and more at this bustling monthly event.
NEIMAN MARCUS Luxury brands abound at this upscale temple of chic.
THE BOULEVARD AT NODA Charlotte's fun and funky Arts Destination boasts one-of-a-kind merchandise from art and jewelry to crafts and artisan offerings.
CAROLINA PLACE Multiple department stores plus over 140 specialty shops at this 6,000,000 square foot mall at Pineville.
discounted prices year round.
