Highest-rated restaurants in Charlotte by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Charlotte, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Salud Beer Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-B North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Cutting board CLT

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1420 Winnifred St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Counter-

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2001 West Morehead St. Ste D Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Euro Grill & Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2719 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Koibito Poke - Charlotte

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 4701 Park Road Ste B Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Nor'east Treats & Eats

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5401 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Vibe Cafe and Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 East Blvd. Ste 110 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Anju

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 1600 East Woodlawn Road Ste 260 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Curry Gate 2

- Rating: 4.8/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5516 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3007 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Pho Van

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 5615 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pizza Baby

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Geno D's Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Oshen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 7741 Colony Road Ste A1 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bartenders
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3429 Toringdon Way Ste 104 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pasta & Provisions

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 South Mint St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Yama Loso

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3535 Dewitt Lane Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Enat Ethiopian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4450 The Plz Ste D Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mac Tabby Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3204 North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Ohana Poke

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 South Tryon St. Ste 114 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Brazilian Eats & Treats

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 16049 Johnston Road Ste K Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Brazilian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Sweet Crunch Waffles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Waffles, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pupusa 503

- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 850 Chancellor Park Drive Ste C Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Poppycox

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3500 Latrobe Drive Ste 300 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Tasty Bowl Subs N Such

- Rating: 4.8/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Westinghouse Blvd. Ste 116 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Staceys Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 10720 South Tryon St. Ste O Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sanctuary Bistro

- Rating: 4.9/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6414 Rea Road Ste C2 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nile Ethiopian Restaurant & Grocery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3113 North Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Archive

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2023 Beatties Ford Road Ste D Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Sushi Bowl+

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1412 East Blvd. Ste F Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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