Best American (New) in Charlotte, NC
Evan's personally-vouched-for american (new) spots in Charlotte — 15 tried-and-true picks — in no particular order — with hours, addresses, and links to menus and reviews.
Packard Tavern✓
Came out of the gate running like it had been open for months. The bourbon onion dip is worth the trip alone, the carbonara is exactly what it should be, and…
Flora✓
Greenhouse meets Hamptons, and the food backs up the looks. The saffron mussels demand extra bread, the lobster roll has the most claw meat I have seen in Ch…
Restaurant Constance✓
Eight tables, reservations required, and a menu that rotates weekly around farm-fresh produce and meats. One of the most personal dining rooms in Charlotte a…
131 Main✓
Great service, excellent food, and a great bar. My go-to recommendation for a business meal that won't miss.
The Loft @ Duckworth's✓
Great service, great bar staff, great food, in that order or any other — perfect date night without the fine-dining stiffness. The chicken tender is excellen…
VINYL✓
The VINYL Burger delivered exactly what I look for in a smashburger: thin, crispy-edged patties with a juicy center, pickle chips, grilled onions, white Amer…
The Cellar @ Duckworth's✓
A former speakeasy underneath a pharmacy, and it still feels like a secret. Great service, great bar staff, great food. My kind of date night.
Deluxe Fun Dining✓
I'm obsessed with Deluxe Fun Dining because it turns dinner into a full-on spectacle without sacrificing flavor—the Lobster Puffs arrive in a literal toaster…
Customshop✓
The first place I recommend to anyone visiting Charlotte. Spanish influences, a menu that changes weekly, and a perfect date night room. Whatever you do, sav…
Red Rocks Cafe✓
Great baby back ribs, good she-crab soup, and cheesecake made locally. A dependable favorite that earns the repeat visits.
Rosemont✓
The Sunday prime rib special is the reason to know this place exists. Put it on the weekend rotation.
Chop Chop Red Pot at 7th✓
Smashburgers, cheesesteaks, a lobster roll, collard greens, smoked wings, poke bowls, and more. I haven't had a single dish here I didn't enjoy, which is a w…
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest✓
They took my honest feedback, reworked the menu, and completely erased my first impression. The mushroom sugo pappardelle was the most talked-about dish of t…
Culinary Dropout✓
Yes it's a chain, but the chopped chicken salad is great, the ribs are solid, and the staff is friendly. I don't apologize for liking it.
Coquette✓
The Mushroom Tart with raclette fondue and truffle oil is stunning, and the duck fat fried chicken sandwich delivers divine tarragon aioli and perfectly cris…