These Charlotte restaurants were the most-booked on OpenTable. See the full list
There’s no shortage of top-rated restaurants in Charlotte and a few are so popular, you might have trouble getting a table.
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OpenTable’s list of the city’s most-booked eateries, updated Sept. 5, offers a snapshot of where locals are flocking the most. The reservations website analyzed nearly half a million global diner reviews, then filtered them by location.
“It’s a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen…and deliver the results for all to benefit,” editors wrote.
The Charlotte Observer also gathered insight from restaurant websites, OpenTable reviews and our past coverage of the featured winners. From an old-school Italian eatery in SouthPark to an uptown Brazilian steakhouse, here’s a guide to the Charlotte restaurants that cracked the Top 10 list:
Location: 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “Steak 48’s prime steaks and chops are cut in-house by its master butcher. Expect options including filet mignon and fresh seafood towers, along with creamy mac & cheese and corn crème brûlée.”
From the top review: “The best service we’ve ever had here! Sydney was amazing, and the food was perfect. Dining was beautifully paced… not too long and not too fast.”
Location: 601 S Kings Dr AA, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “Classic sandwiches such as chicken parm and an Italian grinder make up the lunch menu alongside pasta and salad options. And at dinnertime is when this Italian eatery really shows its true tricolores. Most entrées can be ordered as individual portions or as family-size platters, feeding two to three very hungry people.”
From the top review: “Food and service were excellent as usual. A restaurant where I’ve never been disappointed.”
Location: 6903 Phillips Pl Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “When you walk inside you’ll notice you’re in a high-end furniture store, but on the roof, it’s a restaurant decked out with fancy couches and chairs.”
From the top review: “An absolutely flawless dining experience! The elegant atmosphere, attentive service, and exceptional wine selection were outstanding. What truly set our visit apart was the manager, whose genuine commitment to hospitality made us feel uniquely valued.”
Location: 9825 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “Just like the original SouthPark restaurant, expect Little Mama’s Rea Farms to offer up a 1970s Italian-American dining vibe. (It) will feature a mozzarella bar, large outdoor patio and indoor seating for about 200 guests.”
From the top review: “In the numerous times we’ve eaten here, we have never had anything short of an excellent experience. The environment, service, and most importantly, the food, are always top notch. And even more importantly, they are consistent. It’s truly our favorite Italian restaurant in the area.”
Location: 4521 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “Little Mama’s reigned supreme in North Carolina as Yelp called penne alla vodka its ‘most popular pasta dish.’ The restaurant’s version includes ‘sautéed pork pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce.’”
From the top review: “The mozzarella ball was amazing. Suggest the tomatoes and artichokes as an accompaniment. I judge all Italian restaurants based on their chicken parmigiana. It didn’t disappoint. All the food is made in house with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.”
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Location: 1415 Vantage Park Dr Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “With more than 60 wines on tap, shareables, small bites and seasonal entrées inspired by vineyards around the world, Sixty Vines is designed to give guests a taste of wine country culture whether they’re grabbing a drink or sitting down for a meal.”
From the top review: “Great ambience, food and service. Terrific restaurant.”
Location: 1120 S Tryon St #100, Charlotte, NC 28203
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
From CharlotteFive: “On the menu, foodies will find classic pub bites from soft pretzels and BBQ pork belly nachos to fried chicken and hot wings. Salads, pizza, sandwiches and other ‘comfort food classics’ are also available.”
From the top review: “Cameron was our server and he was probably one of the best servers I’ve had. He was timely, friendly, funny, and polite. He made our experience extra special.”
Location: 210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Dinner hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “While K+K is a restaurant known for its Southern soul food, the vision for the restaurant actually stems back to when Kelley lived in Europe — when he realized just how much he ‘missed the food that reminded him of home while overseas.’ K+K’s menu features 50+ combinations of dishes and hand-crafted cocktails.”
From the top review: “The food was worth the wait, and wait we did, for over an hour. So plan ahead and be prepared to ‘hang out.’ The ambiance is great and so are the drinks. It’s an experience, enjoy.”
Location: 139 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Dinner hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “The rodizio (all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style) experience had waiters come out with skewers of prime meat. They provided me with skirt steak, Brazilian pork sausage, garlic steak how I wanted, shrimp and more.”
From the top review: “Everything was great I had my birthday dinner here and I just really appreciated the service the quality and not only that the waitress she really made my night I would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Location: 6700 Fairview Rd #108, Charlotte, NC 28210
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From CharlotteFive: “The bakery and bistro is located in the SouthPark area, offering fresh food and ‘from-farm-to-table’ specialties, including its pommes frites — a popular dish alongside its steak and mussels.” In fact, it won runner-up in CharlotteFive’s Readers’ Choice: Best Fries poll last year.
From the top review: “Always a superb dining experience. We started with the cold lobster salad, which we shared. The salmon special I had was delicious. Husband’s beef bourguignon was on point as well. Don’t pass up the coconut cake for dessert!!”
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