I know Charlotte is not a worldly destination.....but is a place I love and currently call home for over a decade now. It has grown tremendously and the restaurant scene is getting more exciting. 😋
Ofcoz I had to start with an Asian restaurant…
Chinese Restaurant: Lams Kitchen
3016 Weddington Rd, #100. Matthews NC
Closed on Tuesdays, is the only Asian place we go. Dimsum is offered on weekends, not the best dimsum but better than nothing. If you ask me, the best item they offer is steamed live king crab with lots of garlic, but it can cost you. 🦀 🍚 🥢
Meddittrean: Limani
6902 Phillips Place Ct. Charlotte, NC 28210
The meddittrean diet is one of the healthiest options out there. Fish, olive oil, and citrus Greek wine, what’s not to like? Just open 11/2022 and I can honestly say is going to stick around for a long time. Charlotte was in desperate need of a good seafood restaurant. 🐠 🐟 🫒 🍷
Sushi: BAKU
4515 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 817-7173
Best quality fish, consistent food, and service! Quality comparable and exceeding some of the top brand sushi names! Modern & comfortable ambiance. Business downstairs, lounge upstairs with upbeat music which I love. Great sake list! 🍣 🍱
Tapas:
1701 Montford Drive. Charlotte, NC 28209
Is a stable place for me. Small menu and each dish are carefully prepared. Love their mussels and fried chicken.
Indian: Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way,
Suite 170, Charlotte N.C 28277
Garlic Nan is a must-try. The best item on the menu for me is goat curry! Located inside Ballantyne Village.
Mexican: Hacienda El Rey
1361 Chestnut Ln
Matthews, NC 28104
Delicious Mexican food! So glad they expanded, 2 locations in Charlotte. 🌮
Steak: Del Frisco’s
4725 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28210
Not the newest or the most modern, but is classic, grand, and the way steakhouses should be! The endless wine list and lobster Mac and cheese are delicious. The downstairs private wine room is awesome. 🥩 🍷
Dessert: Everyday Market
7 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Chef-owner Majid is one of the best pastry chefs in town. He’s expanding to Southend, opening summer of 2023. Coffee, French-inspired pastries, sandwiches, and macaron . 🎂 ☕️ 🥪
Korean: MOA
High-quality meats, cooking yourself is always a fun experience. Seafood pancakes and soups are great! Located in downtown.
Fast causal: Yafo
3 locations in Charlotte. Yafo is popular for many reasons. I love you can customize your food! Lots of great sides to choose from. One can never have too much tzatziki sauce. 😬
Vietnamese: Pho Hoa
3000 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205
Surprisingly best dish is not pho, and a chain restaurant!.....try their specialty noodle dishes. The restaurant has been there for over 2 decades, so you know is legit!
Italian: Aqua E Vino
4219 Providence Road #3
Charlotte, NC 28211
Reservations are recommended since is a small place. Most items are homemade pasta and desserts. Menu changes seasonally.
BBQ: Jon G's BBQ
Open Saturdays only 11am-Sold Out
116 Glenn Falls St, Peachland, NC 28133
I’m not a big bbq person but Jon G’s BBQ is to die for! All the side dishes were excellent too. The best part is the fatty brisket. you won’t be disappointed.
(Beware line can be long! A little 🐦 told me they catered JLO’s wedding)
Highly recommend for catering needs
Charlotte still has room to grow in the culinary department. We have plenty of BBQ options and breweries here. Hopefully, we can get more ethnic food options. I would love to see more French, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurant options.
dimsum, hotpot, pho, french....😋
I've heard many great things are coming in 2023 😊
To be continued.....