Highest-rated Southern restaurants in Charlotte, according to Yelp
Just travel below the Mason-Dixon Line, but don't go any further than Texas to try some of the most mouthwatering comfort food: Southern food.
Southern dishes are a vital part of American cuisine. There's a variety of popular Southern dishes, from the delicious crunchiness of fried chicken to the thick and spicy sauce of Louisiana's etouffee.
What's unique about these comfort food meals is that multiple ethnic and cultural groups have influenced today's Southern plates. Spanish culture staples, such as potatoes and cocoa, are in many Southern dishes. The Acadians, who traveled to Louisiana from Nova Scotia and later became Louisiana Creoles, contributed their seafood cooking to many Southern meals. African ingredients—okra, melon, sorghum (an ancient grain), and black-eyed peas—became a part of the culture through the forced labor of enslaved people. Methods the French use, like braising and sauteing, can be found in many of the Southern dishes made today. And Native Americans introduced corn to Southern recipes.
Southern cooking is such a significant part of American culture that a museum is dedicated to these irresistible dishes and drinks: the Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans.
Southern dishes are literally an explosion of cultures. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Southern restaurants in Charlotte using data from Yelp. The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#23. Showmars Seventh Street
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2004 E 7th St Charlotte, NC 28204
- Categories: Greek, Southern
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#22. Q Tavern
- Rating: 3.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 201 S McDowell St Charlotte, NC 28204
- Categories: Southern, Gastropubs, Pubs
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#21. Showmars - Charlotte
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1600 E Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Greek, Southern, Sandwiches
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#20. The Peach Cobbler Factory
- Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 500 W Summit Ave Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. Haymaker
- Rating: 3.5/5 (319 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 225 S Poplar St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: American (New), Southern, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Showmars - Charlotte Plaza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 201 S College St Charlotte, NC 28244
- Categories: Greek, Southern
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#17. Early Girl Eatery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1515 S Tryon St Ste 104 Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: American (Traditional), Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Diamond Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (427 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1901 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Southern, Greek, American (Traditional)
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#15. Mert's Heart & Soul
- Rating: 3.5/5 (1267 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 214 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Coastal Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 222 E 3rd St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: American (New), Southern, Bars
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#13. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (590 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 101 S Tryon St Ste 130 Charlotte, NC 28280
- Categories: Southern, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Mimosa Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (689 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 327 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Southern, American (New)
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#11. Leroy Fox - South End
- Rating: 4.0/5 (500 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1616 Camden Rd Ste 150 Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Southern, Bars
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#10. Dish
- Rating: 4.0/5 (646 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1220 Thomas Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Southern
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#9. Freshwaters
- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 516 N Graham St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Soul Food
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#8. McNinch House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 511 N Church St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: French, American (New), Southern
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#7. The Asbury
- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 235 N Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Southern, American (New)
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#6. Rooster's Wood - Fired Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (651 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 150 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: American (New), Bars, Southern
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#5. The King's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (716 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 129 W Trade St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: American (Traditional), Southern, Salad
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#4. Leah & Louise
- Rating: 4.0/5 (277 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 301 Camp Rd Ste 101 Charlotte, NC 28206
- Categories: Bars, Southern, American (New)
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#3. Haberdish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1515 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3106 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Southern, Cocktail Bars
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#2. Supperland
- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 1212 The Plz Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Southern, Steakhouses
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#1. The Eagle Food & Beer Hall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2120 S Blvd Ste 1 Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, American (Traditional)
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