The Best Brunch Restaurants in Charlotte

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Charlotte, North Carolina has many claims to fame as the birthplace of NASCAR racing, home to the National Whitewater Center and cultural treasures like Discovery Place Science. But where can locals and visitors enjoy some comfort food after an exciting week? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve brought together the best brunch Charlotte has to offer with our list of the 20 top eateries serving up weekend recovery food. Pick out pastries at a French-style bakery in South Park (perfect fuel for shopping around the huge mall), keep it classic with tender chicken and waffles, spice things up with Cajun-style shrimp and grits over at McAlpine. Whichever you prefer, book a table for the best brunch in Charlotte this weekend.

20 Restaurants

Updated October 18, 2019

Restaurants:	Trio Restaurant - Charlotte, Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Tupelo Honey - Charlotte…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	American, Southern…
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Trio Restaurant - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Charlotte

580 reviews

Great for Lunch
Casual
Neighborhood Gem

With over 25 years’ experience, Trio has garnered a reputation as a top eatery offering amazing food served with a smile in beautiful surroundings. That includes some of the best b…Read more

100% recommended

Best Value in Charlotte

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen

$$$$·Southern·

Belmont

841 reviews

Comfort Food
Live Music
Neighborhood Gem

Nellie’s gets its name from Nellie Jonas, a matriarch who was as incredible a hostess as she was a cook. Her ethos of simple, fresh ingredients carries on in Nellie’s menu today. T…Read more

88% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Tupelo Honey - Charlotte

$$$$·Southern·

Charlotte

1,383 reviews

Great for Brunch
Casual
Comfort Food

South End’s Tupelo Honey is a regular in Charlotte Best Brunch lists. Why? It could be because unlike most places, Tupelo Honey offers lunch a glorious seven days a week. It’s also…Read more

82% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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300 East

$$$$·American·

Dilworth

2,384 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Cozy

A Dilworth institution for over 30 years, 300 East is home to some of the best brunch Charlotte has on offer. Arriving at 300 East is like arriving at a beautiful, historic home- b…Read more

93% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Charlotte

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New South Kitchen & Bar

$$$$·Southern·

Arboretum

768 reviews

Local Ingredients
Casual
Fit for Foodies

New South Kitchen & Bar on Providence offers sustainable, all-natural farming with ingredients from all over the Carolinas. All the meat and seafood is local, and all served with S…Read more

96% recommended

Best Service in Charlotte

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Vivace - Charlotte

$$$$·Italian·

Midtown

2,086 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

This bright and beautiful Italian eatery in Midtown is the perfect antidote to a heavy night. Long tables welcome large groups of friends, while the mimosas and Bloody Marys are fl…Read more

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

SouthPark

1,626 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

When shopping gets too much, visitors to the Strawberry Hill retail center can rest their legs and refuel at New American eatery, Red Rocks Café. Red Rocks might be famous for thei…Read more

92% recommended

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Reid's Fine Foods

$$$$·American·

SouthPark

324 reviews

Casual
Great for Outdoor Dining
Happy Hour

SouthPark is home to some of Charlotte’s best restaurants. Reid’s Fine Foods is one such restaurant, which also happens to be a gourmet grocery store and wine merchant. For those n…Read more

87% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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5Church - Charlotte

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Uptown

3,047 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

5Church is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. The stunning décor makes this a conversation-starting destination to take friends, and an impressive date spot. 5Church mana…Read more

Contemporary American in Charlotte

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Village Tavern - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Charlotte

1,242 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

Promoting quality, affordable food since 1984, today the Village Tavern on Congress Street carries on that legacy with a delightfully varied menu. Brunch promises all-natural ingre…Read more

93% recommended

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La Belle Helene

$$$$·French·

Charlotte

914 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

This elegant French restaurant is Parisian through and through, right down to the decor which is the brainchild of a renowned Parisian designer. Sunday brunch runs from 10 to 3, an…Read more

91% recommended

Best Ambiance in Charlotte

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Napa on Providence

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Myers Park

1,883 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Napa, as the name suggests, takes deep inspiration from the Napa Valley in California. They follow the Napa Philosophy, which is all about local ingredients, used in simple yet cre…Read more

91% recommended

Contemporary American in Charlotte

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37sol Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar

$$$$·Mexican / Southwestern·

Charlotte

123 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Bar Seating

37 Sol aims to be one of the most popular brunch spots in Charlotte, and it’s well on its way to achieving that goal. This family friendly restaurant embraces the bold flavors of t…Read more

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Gallery Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Ballantyne

1,262 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

The Gallery Restaurant is a thoroughly refined and elegant dining spot. It’s part of the Ballantyne Hotel Luxury Collection, and as such often saved for special occasions. However,…Read more

95% recommended

Scenic View in Charlotte

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The Asbury

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Uptown

688 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Lunch
Casual

The Asbury is a truly modern southern restaurant, with a genuine farm-to-table ethos. They focus on honoring the past while making the most of current culinary techniques. This doe…Read more

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Maggiano's - Charlotte

$$$$·Italian·

SouthPark

5,549 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Located right in the center of the SouthPark shopping center, Maggiano’s is one of those chain restaurants that keeps diners coming back again and again. Homestyle Italian food is …Read more

94% recommended

Most Booked in Charlotte

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The Dunavant

$$$$·Steak·

Southend

169 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem

The Dunavant in Brookhill is a favorite for dinner, with fixed price options and steak, salads and truffle fries always a big hit They now do a weekend brunch menu which is proving…Read more

86% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Charlotte

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Stone Mountain Grill

$$$$·American·

Ballantyne

956 reviews

Casual
Comfort Food
Good for Groups

There’s nothing quite like the experience of taking brunch whilst in a mountain lodge, with a real fire and complementary décor including a wall of logs. The huge open space of Sto…Read more

83% recommended

Kid Friendly in Charlotte

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Zeppelin

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Southend

183 reviews

Handcrafted Cocktails
Fun
Fit for Foodies

This South End small plates and sustainable farming focused restaurant offers a Sunday brunch like no other. The cocktail list alone is a treasure trove. Peanut Butter and Jealous …Read more

93% recommended

Vibrant Bar Scene in Charlotte

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Haymaker

$$$$·American·

Uptown

565 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Local Ingredients

Grab a seat at the well lit, horseshoe-shaped bar and down a Bloody Mary before perusing one of the best brunch menus in Charlotte. Beignets cooked in bacon fat? That’s a favorite…Read more

93% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Charlotte

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