Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Charlotte by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Charlotte area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Charlotte were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Mano Bella - SouthPark

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#30. Mano Bella - SouthPark

- Rating: 4.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 Gov Morrison St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Baby

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#29. Pizza Baby

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ace No 3 - Belmont Village

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#28. Ace No 3 - Belmont Village

- Rating: 4.6/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Belmont Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

The Crust Pizza - ParkTowne Village

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#27. The Crust Pizza - ParkTowne Village

- Rating: 4.6/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 East Woodlawn Road Ste 250 ParkTowne Village Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Jimmy Pearls

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#26. Jimmy Pearls

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2320 North Davidson St. The Market at 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Salud Cerveceria

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#25. Salud Cerveceria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-C North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Breweries, Coffee & Tea, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Lottie's Cafe

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#24. Lottie's Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 210 East Trade St. Ste 104A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Community Matters Cafe

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#23. Community Matters Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 821 West 1st St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Catalina Kitchen And Bar

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#22. Catalina Kitchen And Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1942 East 7th St. Ste 106 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Harriet's Hamburgers

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#21. Harriet's Hamburgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1115 North Brevard St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Cellar & Ale

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#20. Cellar & Ale

- Rating: 4.6/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Matthews Station St. 131A/B Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Specialty Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Bitty and Beau's - Charlotte

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#19. Bitty and Beau's - Charlotte

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1930 Camden Road Ste 236 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Joy's Biryani N Kababs

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#18. Joy's Biryani N Kababs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 North Polk St. Ste 101 Pineville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Hello Chicken

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#17. Hello Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Colombian, Salad, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Euro Grill & Cafe

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#16. Euro Grill & Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2719 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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King Fish Poke

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#15. King Fish Poke

- Rating: 4.7/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 East McCullough Drive Ste 110 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Carolina Beer Temple

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#14. Carolina Beer Temple

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 North Trade St. Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Bar, Breweries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Yunta Nikkei

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#13. Yunta Nikkei

- Rating: 4.7/5 (465 reviews)
- Address: 2201 South Blvd. Ste 130 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Peruvian, Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Salud Beer Shop

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#12. Salud Beer Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-B North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Crunch Waffles

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#11. Sweet Crunch Waffles

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Waffles, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

La Lima Sangucheria

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#10. La Lima Sangucheria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 East Park Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

Yanni Bistro

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#9. Yanni Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 131 East John St. Ste B Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Geno D's Pizza

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#8. Geno D's Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Lula Banh Mi And Bakery

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#7. Lula Banh Mi And Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10400 Centrum Pkwy Ste A Pineville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

The One Tapas & Bar

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#6. The One Tapas & Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 3116 Weddington Road Ste 600 Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant

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#5. Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3007 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

Oshen

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#4. Oshen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7741 Colony Road Ste A1 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bartenders
- Read more on Yelp

Pasta & Provisions

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#3. Pasta & Provisions

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 South Mint St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

Staceys Deli & Catering

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#2. Staceys Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 10720 South Tryon St. Ste O Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Sanctuary Bistro

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#1. Sanctuary Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6414 Rea Road Ste C2 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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