Best Lunch Restaurants in Dilworth

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1. STIR Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(1711)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 61 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in South End, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Charlotte to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

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2. Leroy Fox South End

4.6

Exceptional(115)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Southend

Booked 12 times today

Our fried chicken may be the best tasting fried chicken you'll ever try!Leroy Fox "Camden" is located in South End: a unique and charming neighborhood loved by so many! We love what we do and we love our guests even more. Thank you for all of the love and support!

3. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2562)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 45 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

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4. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(809)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 88 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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5. Sixty Vines - Charlotte Southend

4.7

Exceptional(943)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 126 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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6. Superica - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Dilworth

Booked 57 times today

Superica – “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.

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7. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(1383)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 79 times today

Serving up prime cuts of beef and authentic homemade pasta, including 100% American Wagyu, Dean’s delivers a classic steakhouse experience in a modern, rustic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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8. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(8061)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 139 times today

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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9. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Charlotte

4.0

Excellent(4172)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Southend

Booked 38 times today

Welcome to Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Charlotte, located inside the Steel Yard Complex in the vibrant South End. Surrounded by lush trees, our two-story brick building offers diners an escape from the everyday. Our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and lively music will make your evening at Sullivan’s a steakhouse experience you won’t soon forget.What sets Sullivan’s apart is our lively neighborhood atmosphere, where fine steakhouse dining meets personalized service, fun craft cocktails, and the live stylings of local musicians. It’s equal parts friendly and luxurious—a place where the staff feels like family, and where your server can recommend a rare whiskey or signature butter. Sullivan’s is your local spot to celebrate life’s milestones (or another Friday night), and we’ll be there to celebrate with you. Whether you stop by for upscale bar bites or a sit-down, prix-fixe event, you’ll feel right at home, at the center of the South End scene you know and love.

10. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1872)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 34 times today

Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.

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JaredVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great vibe and even better food. The service is always friendly and relaxed without being slow, and the space feels open and warm especially with those candles everywhere. It's one of those places that just gets it right, from the wine to the atmosphere.
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Sixty Vines - Charlotte SouthendPrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.7
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Shanice K.VIP
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful location and great service! We really enjoyed our time.
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Culinary Dropout - CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.6
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Paris
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Father's Day Experience at Leroy & Fox We had an amazing time at Leroy and Fox for Father’s Day! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff made sure everything was just right. The food was delicious, the service was on point, and the vibe was perfect for the occasion. It was the kind of experience that makes memories—good laughs, great company, and a space that felt both relaxed and special. Thank you, Leroy and Fox, for helping us celebrate such an important day in a truly beautiful way. We’ll definitely be back!
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Leroy Fox South EndPrice: Moderate• Southern• Southend
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4.6
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Celie
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
I went to celebrate my friends birthday and the staff was very friendly and made it a birthday to remember
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.8
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Jennifer
Las Vegas •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 12, 2025
Service was excellent, had to send the wine back, as it was warm and had turned. The second glass was perfect, food was good. The atmosphere was lively.
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STIR CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.5

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