Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Steele Creek

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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CharlotteRock Hill, SC

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BallantyneCharlotteDilworthFort Mill, South CarolinaMidtownMyers Park

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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32 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of The Salted Melon Market & Eatery restaurant

1. The Salted Melon Market & Eatery

4.5

Awesome(143)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dilworth

Booked 9 times today

Salted Melon offers South End residents and visitors a destination to start, spend, and end their day at this convenient and vibrant market and eatery! At our counter, we serve up an 'all-day menu' of breakfast and lunch favorites, coffee items, and baked goods - morning, noon and night! You can also join us in our dining room for chef curated entrées, shareables, and hand-crafted cocktails, on Tuesdays-Saturdays from 4pm-10pm. We also offer seated brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm. Don't forget - our market offers elevated convenience with gourmet groceries, fresh produce, and a vast offering of specialty items that will become your new favorites. We have a curated selection of beer and wine, as well as gift baskets that make the perfect host gift for any occasion!Hosting an event? We're here to help you feed just a few or the whole crew! We offer an array of breakfast and lunch catering options. Order online or email catering@saltedmelon.com for inquiries.

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2. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

4.8

Exceptional(3004)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • SouthPark

Booked 47 times today

A Consumption Revolution in South Park, Charlotte. Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster’s is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy’s culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen’s antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.

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3. El Puro Cuban Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1309)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Cuban • South Charlotte

Booked 23 times today

Inspired by the elegance and the history of pre-revolutionary Cuba in the 1950sHeated Patio Coming Soon!!

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4. North Italia - Charlotte - Ballantyne

4.5

Awesome(547)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballantyne

Booked 55 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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5. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(805)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 56 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!

A photo of Eggspectation - Charlotte restaurant

6. Eggspectation - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ballantyne

Booked 13 times today

Eggspectation Charlotte serves elevated American cuisine with a lengthy all-day breakfast menu alongside hearty lunch and dinner fare. Whether it’s a light-hearted meal with family and friends, a business breakfast, weekend brunch, Happy Hour, or a special gathering in our private event space, every experience at Eggspectation is memorable. We are locally owned and operated and proud to serve you. Our trendy, urban ambiance and varied menu sets us apart; we truly have something special for everyone!

A photo of Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest restaurant

7. Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest

4.6

Exceptional(462)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 19 times today

At Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!

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8. State of Confusion- Charlotte

4.4

Awesome(477)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Charlotte

Booked 12 times today

State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Low-country. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.Additional free parking at 301 Clanton: Monday - Friday after 5:00 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.

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9. Coquette - Uptown Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(640)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Uptown

Booked 22 times today

Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Coquette offers the charm of an old-world French buvette with a vibrant, casual atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re indulging in a quiet morning with a fresh almond croissant on our patio or savoring an evening apéro, Coquette is the perfect escape. Our menu is complemented by classic French cocktails and a wine list curated by Advanced Sommelier Fabien Boudart. Discover our monthly wine classes and exclusive wine club, designed for wine enthusiasts and those new to the experience. As owner Jill Marcus shares, “Coquette isn’t just for French cuisine aficionados. It’s for anyone curious and ready to explore the flavors of France.” Join us for lunch Tuesday-Sunday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

10. Napa at Kingsley

4.6

Exceptional(3526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Fort Mill, South Carolina

Booked 24 times today

At Napa Kingsley, we're bringing the heart of California to Fort Mill. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession.We offer complimentary Valet with Validation Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings from 5-11pm. To access Valet you can enter on Textile Way off of SC-160 and make a right hand turn onto Broadcloth and valet is located across our restaurant on the right hand side.

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Latrales
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I came for my birthday with my fiancé and this was an AMAZING experience! The food, service, our waitress Britt was phenomenal and really catered to our celebration. Our dinner choices were blackened oysters, shrimp cocktail, rib eye, scallops, mushrooms, brussel sprouts , duck fat confit potatoes, lobster and margarita cheese cake and Dulce Dolce mousse cake 🎉. Thank you Drift on Lake Wylie for making my 45th a birthday a meal to remember.
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Drift on Lake WyliePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Belmont
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4.6
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Danielle
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The brunch was very impressive, the food had so much flavor and the service from Conor was top notch!
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Sixty Vines - Charlotte SouthendPrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.7
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Marva
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love Aura! Its definitely always a good time. But the food is a little meager for the price the drinks make up for it though
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Aura RooftopPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Uptown
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4.1
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Rozanne
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience! The food was very tasty as well as the tea. Definitely recommend and will come back.
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Afternoon Tea at BallantynePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Ballantyne
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4.7
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Sharon
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Awesome customer service. I love this restaurant.
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Rooster's BallantynePrice: Expensive• American• Ballantyne
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4.6

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