Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Charlotte

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Charlotte? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The 220 Café

4.9

4.9 (448)

$30 and under

American

Statesville

About the restaurant

The 220 Café is a Contemporary American Cuisine restaurant, located in the historic district of downtown Statesville, NC.

The 220 Café provides a fine dining experience and atmosphere for all of our guests. With a combination of class and elegance, the 220 Café also exudes a “stop by anytime” welcome to the restaurant.

Top review

MaureenVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

I had a lovely lunch with my girlfriend while at 220 Cafe. Great food and service!! A great location to Wine & Dine at lunch and or dinner!!

Seaboy

4.9

4.9 (83)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cornelius

About the restaurant

Seaboy is built on a love for good food, community, and sustainability. We’re a team of locals who care about where our ingredients come from and how they’re prepared. With 10 tables in the dining room, we ensure each dish receives the attention it deserves, making every visit feel like a part of the community we’re proud to be in. We believe in keeping things simple and honest, and we’re here to make sure every visit feels special.

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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic fresh seafood served in a delicious manner and the service was attentive and friendly. We felt like a regular on our very first visit. This restaurant is fairly newly opened (about 5 weeks) It is now on our regular go to list.

Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

4.9 (7919)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

SouthPark

About the restaurant

At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

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william

Dined 1 day ago

The service was really good and the food arrived promptly.

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4.9

4.9 (25)

$31 to $50

Sushi

South Charlotte

About the restaurant

Yama Loso invites you to experience a unique blend of modern ambiance and authentic Asian cuisine in Charlotte, NC. Step inside and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring warm walnut woods and elegant gold light fixtures. Whether you prefer the sushi bar, cozy booths, or intimate tables, Yama Loso is ideal for romantic evenings, gatherings with friends, or solo dining.

Our menu showcases traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist. Savor melt-in-your-mouth nigiri and sashimi, innovative hot dishes, and kushiyaki, all crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Be sure to try our weekly off-menu specials that include specialty fish flown in from around the world and Asian fusion kitchen items.

Enhance your meal with our extensive sake selection. Our knowledgeable bartenders are ready to help you find the perfect pairing for an unforgettable dining experience at Yama Loso.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Our favorite restaurant in Charlotte. The food is delicious and the service is beyond excellent.

Copper

4.9

4.9 (2114)

$30 and under

Indian

Dilworth

About the restaurant

Our innovative presentation of Indian cuisine must be experienced in order to be appreciated. Intimate seating, contemporary Indian art and music, top shelf spirits, and a superb wine list are a few examples of the Copper experience.

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rachel

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience at Copper, as always! Flavorful food and great service.

Eddie V's - Charlotte

4.9

4.9 (3248)

$50 and over

Seafood

Uptown

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

Top review

Mary

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

We had a really nice dinner at Eddie V’s. The staff was very warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. The service was attentive without being over the top. The food was excellent—well-prepared, flavorful, and served at just the right pace. You can tell they care about quality. Overall, it was a solid dining experience, and I’d definitely come back.

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Popular dish

10 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

Popular dish

West Coast Oysters

Popular dish

Two Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

The Melting Pot - Charlotte - Lake Norman

4.9

4.9 (1346)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Huntersville

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot is Huntersville’s fine-dining destination, with mouthwatering offerings for people with all tastes. One bite is all takes to make a fondue believer out of you. Whether you’re arrived for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to experience the full 4-Course Experience, you’ll leave a fan of our gourmet fondue. When you’re in the mood for something different and special, fondue is the perfect choice. Our friendly servers blend artisan cheeses tableside before delivering freshly made salads with signature dressings. Choose your own custom entrée and cooking style, but make sure to save room for dessert. Everyone loves chocolate, and we deliver the most indulgent chocolate experience you’ll ever have! You’ll find our fondue restaurant right off Highway 77 in the Lake Norman area near Charlotte. We’re just a few miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway in the heart of NASCAR Country.

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Veronica

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

The staff was very welcoming! Food was excellent!

The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

4.9 (1665)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Midtown

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot Restaurant in Charlotte is where fun is cooked up fondue style.

Our Charlotte restaurant is located in the Midtown neighborhood. Close to all Uptown hotels, Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts center.

The experience is great in a group and romantic for couples. The intimate location provides a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side. A fresh salad follows while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of tantalizing meats, seafood and vegetables. Each morsel is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces to add to the flavorful fun. Chocolate fondue is the finale.

Top review

Elijah

Dined 6 days ago

Great prom experience! Staff was nice and the fondue was good for its price.

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Popular dish

Sparkling Chocolate

Popular dish

Bacon Mac & Cheese Fondue

Bentley's

4.8

4.8 (956)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

SouthPark

About the restaurant

American-French establishment offering high-end cuisine in an upscale atmosphere located in South Park.

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SonyaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and service. Chateaubriand was fabulous and quite an experience prepared table side.

On the Nines

4.9

4.9 (1115)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Mooresville

About the restaurant

Located at the Mooresville Golf Club, On the Nines presents Southern hospitality in the refined setting of a European inspired bistro. With the personal touch and vision of Executive Chef Steve Jordan, our upscale cuisine is offered at affordable prices with generous portions, sure to tame any appetite. By the end of your first visit, you’ll know why On the Nines has become a favorite fine-dining destination for the Lake Norman area. On the Nines welcomes guests to join us for dinner during the week, as well as for brunch on Sundays. If you’d like to make a special night, or simply want to enjoy a great drink, we offer both a great selection of cocktails as well as an extensive wine list.

Top review

Cltfood

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fresh and delicious. No skimping (at all) on portions. Creative. Lovely presentation. Our waiter, Zack, was great - thoroughly knowledgeable of the menu, congenial, professional and accommodating. Bartender created a drink for me that was out of this world.

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