Highest-rated restaurants in Charlotte, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Charlotte using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Cabo Fish Taco

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 3201 N Davidson St (at E 35th St), Charlotte

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#29. Mama Ricotta's

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 601 S Kings Dr Ste Aa (at Charlottetowne Dr.), Charlotte

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#28. Eddie's Place

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 617 S Sharon Amity Rd (at Providence Rd.), Charlotte

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#27. Maggiano's Little Italy

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 4400 Sharon Road (at SouthPark Mall), Charlotte

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#26. Smelly Cat Coffeehouse

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 514 E 36th St, Charlotte

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#25. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte

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#24. Cafe Monte

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: French
- Address: 6700 Fairview Rd (Allen Tate Building at Phillips Place), Charlotte

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#23. The Cellar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 330 N Tryon St (7th Street), Charlotte

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#22. Bakersfield

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 1301 East Blvd, Charlotte

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#21. Midwood Smokehouse

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 1401 Central Ave, Charlotte

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#20. Pinky's Westside Grill

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 1600 W Morehead St, Charlotte

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#19. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 7814 Fairview Rd (Simsbury Rd.), Charlotte

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#18. Brooks' Sandwich House

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 2710 N Brevard St, Charlotte

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#17. Due Amici Pizzeria

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 5346 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte

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#16. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Fast Food
- Address: 8648 Jw Clay Blvd (Harris Blvd), Charlotte

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#15. Bricktop's Restaurant

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 6401 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte

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#14. Intermezzo

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 1427 E 10th St, Charlotte

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#13. Rhino Market and Deli

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 1500 W Morehead St, Charlotte

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#12. Viva Chicken Ballantyne

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Peruvian
- Address: 12206 Copper Way, Charlotte

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#11. Haberdish

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte

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#10. Amelie's French Bakery

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 2424 N Davidson St, Charlotte

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#9. Superica

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 101 W Worthington Ave (Suite 100), Charlotte

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#8. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 201 N Tryon St (at E 5th St), Charlotte

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#7. Cajun Yard Dog

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Cajun / Creole
- Address: 8036 Providence Rd, Charlotte

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#6. Duck Donuts

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1710 Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte

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#5. Sabor Latin Street Grill

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Latin American
- Address: 415 Hawthorne Ln (Hawthorne and 7th St), Charlotte

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#4. Little Village Grill

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Greek
- Address: 710 W Trade St Ste G (btwn Graham & Cedar), Charlotte

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#3. Paco's Tacos & Tequila

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 6401 Morrison Blvd Ste 8A, Charlotte

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#2. Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Peruvian
- Address: 1617 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte

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#1. NoDa Company Store

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Snacks
- Address: Yadkin Ave (E 36th St), Charlotte