Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Charlotte

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Charlotte? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The 220 Café

4.7

4.7 (453)

$30 and under

American

Statesville

About the restaurant

The 220 Café is a Contemporary American Cuisine restaurant, located in the historic district of downtown Statesville, NC.

The 220 Café provides a fine dining experience and atmosphere for all of our guests. With a combination of class and elegance, the 220 Café also exudes a “stop by anytime” welcome to the restaurant.

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Bill

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

220 Cafe provided great service to my family and friends. Our party suddenly grew from 5 to 8, but the staff accommodated us without blinking an eye. Sidney, our waitress, was great. The food was delicious and served in timely manner. I highly recommend the scallop appetizer; we ordered seconds; it had some sweetness as well as some heat. The seafood entrees as well as salad topped with grilled chicken were certainly hits with our group. For desserts I recommend the cheesecake and the berry tart with ice cream. This was our second time there. We will continue to drive 35 minutes one way to dine there in the future because of the service and quality of the food. Well done 220 Cafe!

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.9

4.9 (189)

$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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Brannon

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Food was amazing. Santa Cruz was amazing. It was just a great place.

The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

4.8

4.8 (1251)

$30 and under

American

Denver

About the restaurant

At The Foundry, we forge exceptional food and drink every day. The culinary team takes raw ingredients and crafts beautifully finished, bespoke plates, perfect for casual lunch or an anniversary dinner. Featuring local and regional house-crafted selections, the restaurant emphasizes healthy, freshly made and flavorful fare with a Southern twist, all pairing deliciously well with the Club’s signature drink, the Back Porch Sweet Tea. The experience at The Foundry is centered on three tried-and-true food and beverage tenets: it’s socially driven, locally inspired, and stylishly crafted.

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RitaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food is always great as well as the service Bobbie, the manager talks and greets everyone that comes into the restaurant. She is truly your shining star

Vintage House - Hickory

4.7

4.7 (341)

$31 to $50

American

Hickory

About the restaurant

The Vintage House is the leading fine-dining establishment in the local area. Serving elevated American Bistro classics in Hickory's Historic Abernathy home which was built in 1915.

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Anne

Dined 6 days ago

Dining at Vintage House is always a highly enjoyable experience! The servers are personable and professional, the food outstanding. I am always open to a new cocktail and the elder old fashioned with Empress gin was a winner!

Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

4.8

4.8 (3306)

$30 and under

American

SouthPark

About the restaurant

Red Rocks Café is a locally owned and operated, unique American Restaurant. We have operated in the greater Charlotte, NC area since 1992. We currently operate two units. The Original Red Rocks is in the Southpark area of Charlotte at the Strawberry Hill Shopping Center, and the newer unit, opened in 2003 is at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC. We offer a very diverse menu of appetizers, salads, pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken, and sandwiches. Our wine and dessert offerings are world class. We are unique in that we have something for everyone. No one is excluded due to price or category of food. At Red Rocks you can choose to “eat” or “dine.” Our mission is to professionally and efficiently operate a clean, upscale, restaurant that consistently offers great food and beverage at a reasonable cost. We invite you to visit Red Rocks Café for a great experience.

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JudyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

As always, quick & friendly service, large menu, food was delicious, including the carrot cake!!

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4.7

4.7 (548)

$30 and under

American

Pineville

About the restaurant

Reservations recommended! If you are not able to get a reservation on Open Table, or if you need specific seating accommodations, please call us at the restaurant! We accommodate call-ins and walk-ins.

Nestled in a historic downtown Pineville building that dates back to the 1890s, The Garrison is a 2-story restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating, a full-service classic cocktail bar, upstairs dining, and modern American cuisine as well as upscale bar bites. Think - the best burger in town, 24-hour brined chicken wings, a ribeye steak sandwich, chops, fresh local seafood, and more.

Our vision is to be the heartbeat of this growing Pineville community where friends and family gather to celebrate and share in the moments we all enjoy so much.

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Gina

Dined 7 days ago

The Garrison was an excellent choice for birthday/date night. Brooke took awesome care of us. Cocktails and food were perfect and the restaurant is so cozy and pretty inside. Would definitely recommend it!

Kounter

4.7

4.7 (1441)

$31 to $50

American

Rock Hill, South Carolina

About the restaurant

A new restaurant by Rock Hill native Chef Rob Masone!

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KevinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal with my daughter. She loved her Blue Plate Special and my Blackened Trout was outstanding.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest

4.7

4.7 (5114)

$30 and under

American

Ballantyne

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.

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DanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

this is an awesome restaurant, and the the server[Terence] was great

Sixty Vines - Charlotte Southend

4.7

4.7 (954)

$30 and under

American

Southend

About the restaurant

At Sixty Vines enjoy a fresh, seasonal menu designed for sharing and pairing. With 60 wines on tap, every visit is a celebration of good food, great company, and pours curated to match. Whether you're here for a leisurely lunch, weekend brunch, or dinner with friends, raise a glass and enjoy the laid-back vibes of wine country.

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Jennifer

Dined 7 days ago

Service was amazing our waitress was also very experienced and very professional.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Fort Mill

4.7

4.7 (628)

$30 and under

American

Fort Mill, South Carolina

About the restaurant

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