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Best of the Rest - Charlotte
Savor Cafe is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

1. Savor Cafe

1400 W Morehead St. (South Summit Ave.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Wesley Heights · 43 tips and reviews
Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

2. Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Third Ward · 29 tips and reviews
The King's Kitchen is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

3. The King's Kitchen

7.7
129 W Trade St (at Church St), Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Third Ward · 44 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Even if the food wasn't amazing (and it is), the charitable contributions and rehabilitation program of King's is worth the visit.

Pio Pio is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

4. Pio Pio

7.6
Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC
Latin American Restaurant · Ballantyne West · 13 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: The montanero plate, the chicken, the skirt steak

Georges Brasserie is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

5. Georges Brasserie

4620 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC
French Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: They do an amazing spread for their Easter Brunch, but be prepared to spend and come with an appetite!

Zink. American Kitchen is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

6. Zink. American Kitchen

4310 Sharon Rd (at Morrison Ave), Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Upstream is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

7. Upstream

7.7
6902 Phillips Place Ct, Charlotte, NC
Seafood Restaurant · Foxcroft · 29 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Good but I don't think the price matched the quality of the food. I'd definitely start with Cajun Yard Dog first.

Chima Steakhouse is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

8. Chima Steakhouse

8.1
139 S Tryon St (at 4th St), Charlotte, NC
Steakhouse · Uptown · 63 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: The happy hour specials are a legitimate steal. I just wish they had more of them.

Pinky's Westside Grill is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

9. Pinky's Westside Grill

8.9
1600 W Morehead St (Freedom), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 184 tips and reviews
Libretto's Pizzeria is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

10. Libretto's Pizzeria

8.3
15205 John J Delaney Dr Ste A, Charlotte, NC
Pizzeria · Ballantyne East · 24 tips and reviews
Bahn Thai is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

11. Bahn Thai

8.6
12206 Copper Way #122, Charlotte, NC
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Pud see-ew here is consistently delicious

Dandelion Market is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

12. Dandelion Market

8.4
118 W 5th St (N Church St), Charlotte, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 79 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: As far as tapas go Uptown, I haven't had better.

Church & Union is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

13. Church & Union

8.0
127 N Tryon St #8 (5th St.), Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 84 tips and reviews
Basil Thai Cuisine is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

14. Basil Thai Cuisine

7.9
210 N Church St (W 5th St), Charlotte, NC
Thai Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 71 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Everything is good albeit slightly overpriced. Go for the green curry!

New South Kitchen is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

15. New South Kitchen

7.9
8140 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Rain Tree · 26 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: The deep fried turkey is delicious.

Alexander Michael's is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

16. Alexander Michael's

8.6
401 W 9th St (N Pine St.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 47 tips and reviews
Crisp is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

17. Crisp

7.6
1412 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Salad Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Nolen Kitchen is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

18. Nolen Kitchen

2839 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC
New American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: Good but not great. If you live in the area and don't feel like driving further it's worth a visit.

Orrman's Cheese Shop is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

19. Orrman's Cheese Shop

8.1
7th Street Public Market, Charlotte, NC
Cheese Store · First Ward · 3 tips and reviews
Bistro La Bon is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

20. Bistro La Bon

8.5
1332 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: One of the best brunches in the CLT

Amor de Brazil Steakhouse is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

21. Amor de Brazil Steakhouse

2225 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste C (Sycamore Commons), Matthews, NC
Brazilian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

CeCe M.CeCe McFly: The meat selection was very bland. The meat had no type of savory seasoning. The drinks dont give any type of buzz sensation. I wont be returning.

Bakersfield is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

22. Bakersfield

9.1
1301 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Dilworth · 33 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Edge: The tacos were good albeit small, so you'll definitely need to get at least 3. Other than the ingredients being ultra fresh and the drinks, I see no reason to choose here over Picante.

Bricktop's Restaurant is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

23. Bricktop's Restaurant

9.1
6401 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

24. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

9.0
4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews
Cast Iron Waffles is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

25. Cast Iron Waffles

8.8
9604 Longstone Ln, Charlotte, NC
Café · Ballantyne West · 28 tips and reviews
131 Main is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

26. 131 Main

1315 East Blvd (at Scott Ave.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 42 tips and reviews
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon is one of Best of the Rest - Charlotte.

27. McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon

8.7
4630 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC
BBQ Joint · 77 tips and reviews