Recently opened restaurants in the Charlotte area

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February 6, 2025
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Recently opened restaurants in the Charlotte area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Charlotte using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 9904 Sandy Rock Place Unit F Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
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Tipsy Pickle

- Rating: 3.6/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 201 Camp Road ste 120 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Gluten-Free, Tex-Mex
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Tommy Bahama | Marlin Bar & Store - Charlotte -Coming Soon

- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4335 Barclay Downs Drive Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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Mystic Spice

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 8706 Pineville-Matthews Road Ste 170 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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Yummy Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5933 South Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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The Imperial Treasure

- Rating: 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 14815 Ballantyne Village Way Ste F250 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood, Noodles
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Kolapasi Indian Canteen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2040 Freeman Park Drive Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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Vavela Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 440 East McCullough Drive Ste 210 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes, Turkish
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Mazi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1300 South Blvd. 101F Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates
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Sushi Taku

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1300 South Blvd. Ste 101S Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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La Lima Sangucheria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 131 East Park Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Peruvian
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