The Best Brunch Restaurants in Charlotte

The OpenTable Team

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 our Tastemaker List. We’ve brought together the best brunch Charlotte has to offer with our list of the 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.

19 Restaurants

Updated February 25, 2020

Restaurants:	Trio Restaurant - Charlotte, Nellie's Southern Kitchen, 300 East…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	American, Southern…
Neighborhoods:	Charlotte, Belmont, Dilworth…

Trio Restaurant - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Charlotte

657 reviews

Great for Lunch
Neighborhood Gem
Casual

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

97% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen

$$$$·Southern·

Belmont

945 reviews

Good for a Date
Comfort Food
Live Music

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

91% recommended

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300 East

$$$$·American·

Dilworth

2,571 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
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

99% recommended

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New South Kitchen & Bar

$$$$·Southern·

Arboretum

863 reviews

Comfort Food
Neighborhood Gem
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

100% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

SouthPark

1,848 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

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

95% recommended

Great for Lunch in Charlotte

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Reid's Fine Foods

$$$$·American·

SouthPark

414 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Live Music

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

91% recommended

Hot Spot in Charlotte

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5Church - Charlotte

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Uptown

3,230 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

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

87% recommended

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Village Tavern - Charlotte

$$$$·American·

Charlotte

1,314 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Great for Outdoor Dining
Business Meals

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

88% recommended

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Napa on Providence

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Myers Park

2,229 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

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

93% recommended

Great for Lunch in Charlotte

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37sol Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar

$$$$·Mexican / Southwestern·

Charlotte

201 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies

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

94% recommended

Outdoor Dining in Charlotte

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Gallery Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Ballantyne

1,387 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
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

92% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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The Asbury

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Uptown

775 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Brunch
Good for a Date

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

88% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Maggiano's - Charlotte

$$$$·Italian·

SouthPark

5,757 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Groups

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

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The Dunavant

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Southend

345 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

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

91% recommended

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Stone Mountain Grill

$$$$·American·

Ballantyne

1,019 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays

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

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Haymaker

$$$$·American·

Uptown

791 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Brunch
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

87% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charlotte

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Tupelo Honey - Charlotte - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Southern·

Charlotte

1,526 reviews

Comfort Food
Great for Brunch
Casual

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

81% recommended

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La Belle Helene - Permanently Closed

$$$$·French·

Charlotte

1,113 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

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

88% recommended

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Zeppelin - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Southend

245 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Handcrafted Cocktails

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

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