Places to eat in Charlotte, NC?

[RedskinsSuperBowl21]

Im heading to Charlotte today for a few days with my family. We are going on a tour of a few colleges in the area.

Any suggestions on a nice place to eat?

[Rumrunner6900]

Good question...if I could jump in, id like to know this too. :)

Going to Charlotte for Buffett in April...any good places to eat around the University area?

[BigMike619]

http://eatatjoes.org/Title%20Eats%20@%20Joe's.bmp

[PleaseBlitz]

Have a Nice Day Cafe. I dont know if the food is any good, but the waitresses are ridiculously hot.

[Kosher Ham]

What type of places are you looking for ?

Casual, upscale, seafood, steak, burgers, pizza, etc. ?

[Rumrunner6900]

Not to hijack, but I am looking for a good bbq joint. :)

[Dcowboys#1]

Im heading to Charlotte today for a few days with my family. We are going on a tour of a few colleges in the area.

Any suggestions on a nice place to eat?

I go to school here and there are some real good spots to eat. Merts Soul Food restaurant, Champions Sports Bar (delicious) Mortons Steakhouse. All in the city.

[#98QBKiller]

Showmar's is a good little place with gyros & fries.

[lovetoaster]

Have a Nice Day Cafe. I dont know if the food is any good, but the waitresses are ridiculously hot.

I think it closed...

[blitzpackage]

My favorite place when I lived in that area was Frankie's Italian Grille. It's great if you're in the mood for italian and enjoy Sinatra's standards playing in the background. :)


Frankie's Italian Grille
800 E Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28202-2706
Phone: (704) 358-8004

[blitzpackage]

I think it closed...

Did Rock Bottom close as well? I know it was in the heart of downtown near an art gallery. Just curious.....

[BigDaddyShoo]

No trip to Charlotte is complete without a stop at Price's Chicken Coop. There's no tables to sit at, but go buy a box and enjoy fried chicken heaven for a bit.

[RedskinsSuperBowl21]

What type of places are you looking for ?

Casual, upscale, seafood, steak, burgers, pizza, etc. ?

We are looking for nice/casual not to upscale..maggiano's cheesecake factory-esque.

We are staying near the Johnson and Whales campus

[Kosher Ham]

Not to hijack, but I am looking for a good bbq joint. :)

Are you going to have a car ? Only 2 places I go for ribs.

http://www.stickyfingersonline.com/menu.asp
Sticky fingers has 2 locations in/around Charlotte that I know of, their pulled pork is great, their ribs are pretty good but smaller and they leave the membrane on which is unusual.

http://www.smokeybones.com/menu/default.asp
Smokey Bones is in the University area, right off Harris Blvd. Best ribs in town for my money. Never had the pulled pork there but friends have told me it's good. The cornbread is awesome too.


No trip to Charlotte is complete without a stop at Price's Chicken Coop. There's no tables to sit at, but go buy a box and enjoy fried chicken heaven for a bit.

Preach on, that place is great. I hate that they close so early (6) and are closed on Mondays though. Monday is typically my BS day and I went anticipating getting my grub on. Sucks. haha. I think it may be considered a Charlotte landmark. Although I have only ever had chicken there it is so much better than all of the chain places down here. I miss Popeyes. :(
http://www.priceschickencoop.com/


We are looking for nice/casual not to upscale..maggiano's cheesecake factory-esque.

We are staying near the Johnson and Wales campus

There is Cheesecake, Maggianos, and a PF Changs (not at the mall) in South Park.

Downtown... you can go Brixx which is pretty similar to CPK without the tacky decor, McCormick and Schmick's, Vinnie's Seafood which is pretty much downtown (all you can eat Crabs on Mondays, steamed shrimp on Tuesdays), Rock Bottom, Fox and Hound...everything else is pretty much upscale or fast food.

[Dcowboys#1]

I go to J&W Univ.

Its a nice school. I'm a freshman. Are you thinking about going there?

[Huly]

Wild Wings Cafe

[Zuskin]

I live in the University area and I recommend the Flying Saucer. They have over 300 kinds of beer.
Sticky Fingers and Lil' Dewey's both have good BBQ on Concord Mills Blvd.
Franky's and Prices Chicken are both top notch.

[G-Town]

I have heard that The Palm is a good place, but pricey. Yea if you are looking for a casual place with GREAT beer check out the Flying Saucer, I go to the one in Raleigh and it is AWESOME!!

[Riggins77]

For BBQ check out Sonny's and definately check out Mac's Speed Shop on South Blvd.

[Dcowboys#1]

Cookout is also BANGIN!!!!!

Cheap food too. It's a drive up fast food joint though.

Arpas is nice, so is Blue.

Blue is probably the nicest restaurant in downtown Charlotte. It's expensive but worth it.

[Kosher Ham]

Okay, Cookout is disgusting.

[lovetoaster]

For BBQ check out Sonny's and definately check out Mac's Speed Shop on South Blvd.

I was just getting ready to say something about Mac's. That is probably my favorite place to eat in Charlotte. Great BBQ and good beer prices. Good atmosphere too. I probably end up there once a week.

[Riggins77]

I was just getting ready to say something about Mac's. That is probably my favorite place to eat in Charlotte. Great BBQ and good beer prices. Good atmosphere too. I probably end up there once a week. Now that it's getting warmer outside I plan on hitting it up hardcore during lunch. That place is so booming you have to almost eat lunch at 11:00am or 2:00 pm to even get a seat.

[Disco Dave]

BarBQ King - http://www.barbqking.com/

[lovetoaster]

BarBQ King - http://www.barbqking.com/

Mmm, that looks tasty. I have never been there. Mapquesting momentarily...

[RedskinsSuperBowl21]

I go to J&W Univ.

Its a nice school. I'm a freshman. Are you thinking about going there?

Yea/ Im heading there in the fall. What program are you in? My pops is a retired chef and Im following in his footsteps!