Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Charlotte

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Updated December 05, 2024

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

Rusty Bucket - South Park

4.7

4.7 (395)

$30 and under

American

SouthPark

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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James

Dined 4 days ago

Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Our server was attentive, friendly and helpful. Noise level increased as more patrons filled the dining room.

The 220 Café

4.7

4.7 (434)

$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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jacqueline

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

It was a lovely evening with great service and excellent food. We will return!

Kounter

4.7

4.7 (1336)

$31 to $50

American

Rock Hill

About the restaurant

A new restaurant by Rock Hill native Chef Rob Masone!

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Carrie

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and a great experience. Went to the speakeasy after and it was fantastic.

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4.7

4.7 (655)

$30 and under

American

Concord

About the restaurant

The Local Room sets the standard for restaurants in the area and is the favorite location for any occasion. From business meetings, family celebrations, date nights and friendly hangouts, we are the catch all destination to provide any occasion with the perfect setting to gather with friends and family. Our location has the space to accommodate many different needs. We intend to continually grow our family and become yours. We are the place to come and enjoy a quality meal in a fun environment. Our food is professionally prepared with quality ingredients. The flavors are bold and unique. We demonstrate a certain passion for our craft while taking pride in the taste and presentation of our food and cocktails. We have a preciseness for execution and exacting our standards. The Local Room is where the locals go. You are all locals to us. Welcome!!!

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Melanie

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

10 out of 10!!! Great restaurant!! Love the ambiance!!

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The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

4.8

4.8 (1169)

$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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Russell KVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Truly enjoy the staff. A true pleasure meeting Roland. Jen is the #1 server! Outstanding and professional. Bobbie is the very BEST! Noah, also the very BEST!! Truly love the team!!! Thank you!

Dressler's Restaurant - Metropolitan (Midtown)

4.7

4.7 (4997)

$50 and over

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Dressler's is located at The Metropolitan, just 5 minutes from Charlotte's vibrant Uptown and South End areas. Dressler's is an upscale contemporary restaurant complete with an expansive outdoor patio with a unique view of CLT's city skyline. Expect a menu of delicious steaks, fresh seafood, and signature appetizers as well as an extensive wine list and full service bar specializing in craft cocktails. Plus, don't forget to order Joan's famous cheesecake for dessert!

Owned by local restauranteur Jon Dressler, Dressler's is part of the Rare Roots Hospitality family and stays true to the name by putting hospitality at the forefront. Known for our accommodating staff, welcoming atmosphere and consistent service, every visit is a memorable experience here at Dressler's.

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Zina

Dined 3 days ago

The Food was delicious & the server was awesome too

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Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

4.8

4.8 (3159)

$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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Lynn

Dined 1 day ago

The fried chicken salad with homemade Thousand Island dressing was delicious. The vegetables in the salad are chopped so it was easy to eat. Red Rocks has the best fried okra! It tasted like they used fresh okra & served it hot!

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4.7

4.7 (476)

$30 and under

American

Pineville

About the restaurant

Reservations recommended! If you are not able to get a reservation on Open Table, 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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Sabrina

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful Christmas ambiance, traffic was awful and the hostess was so kind and accommodating . Our server was fantastic even though she had too many tables assigned to her. We took so many of her recommendations and the food was great! It was our first time and we will certainly be back!

CharBar No.7 - Carmel

4.7

4.7 (121)

$30 and under

American

South Charlotte

About the restaurant

Life is serious enough, dinner and drinks with friends and family should be a break from the daily grind. This, “come for drink, stay for while” attitude has shaped us into what we are today... a relaxing, no hassle, neighborhood spot. While we do take our food seriously, we strive to offer a welcoming feeling in our restaurant. Whether it is with family, friends, or by yourself, we invite you to come enjoy some good music, eat a big meal, and stay for a drink.

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BobVIP

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Always a great experience with excellent food and drinks however it is too dark to read the menu without using your phone flashlight which we noticed others besides us were doing.

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne

4.6

4.6 (1060)

$30 and under

American

Ballantyne

About the restaurant

Amazing food & a great atmosphere We hope to see you soon! Juniper Grill was established on the principles of creating a cozy, yet modern, atmosphere. Our menu was developed from a wide variety of American Cuisine with a Southwest Flair. Our Chef's prepare everything from scratch using only the best products available. We major in fresh squeezed juice margaritas, sipping tequilas and craft beers. Our extensive wine list features 50 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass.

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RosalindVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We always get the roasted chicken, avocado, dates etc. salad. It is such a delicious salad with a creamy bacon dressing!! Service is fantastic, too. The manager comes to check on things, too. They really care about your experience at their restaurant. I highly recommend it.

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