Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Charlotte

OpenTable

Updated July 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!

Marquee Charlotte

4.9

4.9 (81)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Charlotte

About the restaurant

Discover unparalleled sophistication at The Marquee Charlotte, just 7 minutes from Uptown. A pinnacle of refined luxury, our prime location offers access to the city's finest cultural treasures and modern conveniences. More than a venue, it's an invitation to indulge in Charlotte's dynamic tapestry. Whether it's an elegant dining experience, a weekend of dancing, exclusive bottle service, or corporate events, The Marquee Charlotte is your passport to a world where every moment exceeds expectations in the heart of Charlotte.

At the Marquee Charlotte, baseball hats, athletic wear, flip flops and hoodies are permissible.

We automatically add a 20% gratuity to all checks.

Top review

Dorothy

Dined 2 days ago

I went for a night out with the ladies. Music and atmosphere was great.. I didn’t eat anything but the cocktails and music was amazing. Good vibe for hanging with the ladies or date night!

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Primo Prime

4.9

4.9 (588)

$31 to $50

Italian

Myers Park

About the restaurant

We bring the best of Italy to the heart of Myers Park, offering classic Italian cuisine created from the freshest ingredients served in a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. Preview wines from our wine cellar and enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our cozy bar.
At Primo Prime, pride in our food, excellent service, and an inviting atmosphere never let us settle for being anything less than the best. We were featured in the South Charlotte Weekly Culinary Corner. Come on upstairs and see why they gave us five stars!

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Nicholas

Dined on Jul 17, 2025

Best Italian restaurant in Charlotte. Quality of the food and service is consistently excellent.

Melting Pot - Charlotte - Lake Norman

4.9

4.9 (1366)

$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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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful server. Always good food and a fun experience!

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.8

4.8 (192)

$30 and under

American

Gastonia

About the restaurant

Welcome to Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel! Located on the ground level of the restored Lawyer's Building, we strive to deliver a balance of Southern classics and soon to be new favorites. Custom cocktails and an adventurous wine list round out the options. Dine in doors beneath a 2 story vaulted ceiling or outdoors on our dreamy canopied patio. Join us where the past meets the present in Downtown Gastonia!

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Amy

Dined 4 days ago

Started with apps, fried squash, bread board and fried Brie, all were amazing but did not care for the dip that came with squash so our waitress brought out ranch and that was very good and the butter with the bread board is amazing! We got 2 ribeye steak dinners and the Gorgonzola pasta also very good and the dessert was delicious as well.. strawberry pie, chocolate cake and crème brûlée. Our waitress was sweet and the staff was very attentive as well this is only the second time here and both times were great!

Copper

4.9

4.9 (2126)

$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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Judi

Dined 4 days ago

My son & his friends enjoyed their food. Plenty of menu options. Really the only negative was the heat. My son & friends were uncomfortable because of the temperature in the restaurant.

Seaboy

4.9

4.9 (194)

$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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Susan

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious and service was attentive. On hot summer evening, when dining room is full, it gets quite warm, even with wall ac units running. No need for a jacket - wear light clothing. Excellent experience - looking forward to returning.

Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

4.9 (8161)

$50 and over

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!

Top review

Lori

Dined 4 days ago

We love steak48 every special occasion we always pick steak48 food service ambience is so incredible .. Travis Christian at bar are amazing they are so welcoming attentive and just fun to talk to .. we will be going back soon !!

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4.9

4.9 (982)

$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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DaveVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible meal and service. We had the Lobster tails and the Scallops. World class!

Melting Pot - Midtown NC

4.9

4.9 (1678)

$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

Amie

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Lovely ambiance and service! Cheese and chocolate are always a wonderful thing!!

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Pure Chocolate Fondue

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Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Fondue Dessert Plate

The Fig Tree Restaurant - Charlotte, NC

4.8

4.8 (4751)

$50 and over

Continental

Elizabeth

About the restaurant

Just minutes from Uptown Charlotte in the Historic Elizabeth neighborhood, The Fig Tree Restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1913 Bungalow. Husband and wife team, Chef Greg and Sara Zanitsch offer Seasonal Cuisine with influences from Italy and France, an award- winning and affordable wine list and outstanding service. The Fig Tree is known for romantic evenings , expertly executed business dinners, and gorgeous al fresco dining. We look forward to serving you soon!

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DarinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food, service, and value. The Sea Bass is top choice. Great selection of appetizers and interesting cocktail menu. The banana pudding cheesecake was phenomenal.

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