Where to Eat lunch in SouthPark

Lean into your lunch break.

Enjoy a midday meal at these eateries that will help you avoid the afternoon slump and leave you feeling satisfied well into the evening.

Soups, Salads, and Deli Favorites

Sometimes you just need a Cobb salad or club sandwich, and these spots consistently deliver quality classics every day:

Arthur's – One of the city’s oldest restaurants, find classic American sandwiches and salads, homemade soups, and perfectly crispy fries.
Reid's Fine Foods – Build your perfect sandwich, wrap, or salad at the counter or choose from a selection of tried and true, chef-curated options.
Rhino Market – Bodega style deli with a rotating selection of salad and soup specials, plus a vegetarian menu.
Salata – Build a chopped salad with all the accoutrements.

All Day Breakfast

Get your brunch fix at these classic diners:

Nick's Cafe – Tucked between office buildings, find no-frills, all-day breakfast every weekday.
Original Pancake House – Diner classics, a huge pancake menu, and the Dutch Baby that all the influencers are talking about.
Snooze A.M. Eatery – Retro-inspired diner with pancake flights, breakfast bowls, and benedicts.
First Watch – Elevated breakfast menu with a range of sweet and savory options.

Grab and Go

On a time crunch? These spots offer premade, grab and go meals:

Reid's Fine Foods – Pick something up from the legendary hot bar or grab a premade sandwich from the case near the checkout counter.
Rhino Market – Check the fridges for rotating selection of cold salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie plates for one.
Copain – Pre-made boxed salads that are full of local produce and grains like farro.
Whole Foods – The best grocery store hot bar around town, plus you can get your grocery shopping done at the same time.

*Photo courtesy of Renaissance Patisserie*

Cafés Bites

Find lighter, French bistro bites that will transport you to a Parisian sidewalk cafe:

Copain – French cafe with quiche, croissants, parfaits, and paninis.
Chez Marie – Pastries that are almost too pretty to eat, plus crepes and sandwiches on fresh baguettes that you can enjoy on the sidewalk bistro tables.
Renaissance Patisserie – Croissant sandwiches, omelettes, and more in a newly renovated dining room.
Cafe Monte – A huge menu full of French bistro staples.

Counter Service You'll Remember

Find quick and casual meals made to order:

YAFO Kitchen – A Charlotte staple with chicken shawarma, Greek yogurt mac and cheese, homemade lemonades, and a build your own bowl or wrap station with over 30 toppings.
Greco Fresh Grille – Authentic Greek restaurant with falafel, chicken platters, and gyros stuffed to the max. Don't forget to grab their homemade baklava for a sweet treat later!
Sabor Latin Street Grill – Everything you love about Chipotle but more authentic, more local, and more delicious. Find Latin street food favorites here.
Salted Melon Market – California-inspired menu full of health conscious options, plus giant chocolate chip cookies.
Bobby's Burgers – Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay's burger bar, offering one of the best milkshakes around town.

Lowkey Lunch

Whether you're in a suit or sweatpants, find casual meals at these every day, sit-down favorites:

Baoding – Classic Chinese-American restaurant that's been serving hearty portions for over three decades.
Paco's Tacos – Tex-Mex food crafted by a James Beard award winning chef. Think taco bowls, sizzling fajitas, and the temptation of mid-day margs.
Suffolk Punch Brewing – From coffee to brews to season menus, this spot has it all. Plus, a huge semi-outdoor sitting area so you can get some fresh air.
Legion Brewing – A member of the Piedmont Culinary Guild, this taphouse crafts seasonal menus using local ingredients.
Firebirds – Find wood-fired classics at this modern American restaurant.
Calle Sol – Cuban sandwiches, ceviche, Chino-Latino noodle dishes, and hearty salads in a lively, colorful environment.
The Craic – Comfort food in a comfortable environment that's modeled after the best pubs in Ireland.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar – No matter the season, this spot is bringing an island breeze and coconut crushed shrimp to every lunch.
Duckworth's – Elevated American bar food and famous cheesesteaks.
The Cowfish – Forget about choosing between your cravings for burgers and sushi, Cowfish has both.

Elevated Experiences

Sit back and relax at these restaurants that bring finesse and finer experiences to lunch:

Laurel Park – European fare, including handmade pasta, in a warm space complete with a huge outdoor seating area.
Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen – Local ingredients cooked over a wood fire, served in a farmhouse-chic environment.
Little Mama's – SouthPark's only Michelin-recommended restaurant, expect homestyle Italian-American food like Nonna would make it, with all the mozzarella and pasta made in-house.
Yama SouthPark – Newly renovated Asian restaurant with top-grade sushi and noodle dishes at lunch prices and portions.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Japanese comfort foods in a sleek space.
Mal Pan – Elevated Mexican fare, including favorites like burritos, tacos and quesadillas, inspired by the Yucatan peninsula.
800° Wood Fired Pizza – Crowd-pleasing pizzas, antipasto salads, and one of the best meatball subs around.
131 MAIN – A classic for a reason, this spot serves American fare including the shaved Prime Rib sandwich taking TikTok by storm.
Mano Bella – Authentic, regional Italian specialties made from scratch every day, oftentimes using ingredients local to the Charlotte region. Plus, they have lots of take and bake items that you can grab for dinner.
Maggiano's – Like Cheesecake Factory, but make it Italian. Everyone can find something they love on the menu, and the space is big enough for large parties.
Cheesecake Factory – The large menu makes it easy for everyone to find a dish to be excited about, with plenty of leftovers for dinner. Good luck resisting the fried mac and cheese balls.
Moon Thai & Japanese – Whether you want green curry or spicy tuna rolls, Moon Thai has it all.

Meals That Impress

Pick one of these spots when you want to impress a client, celebrate a milestone, or enjoy daytime fine dining:

Limani – White tablecloths, servers that fold your napkin when you get up, crystal chandeliers with lots of natural light, a chef that's more comfortable speaking Greek, and the freshest seafood you can find.
BrickTop's – A longtime favorite amongst Charlotte's movers and shakers, this spot has red leather booths, dark wood paneling, and a menu full of American favorites and top-grade Japanese sushi.
RH Rooftop – Rooftop garden that feels like having lunch at a modern Versailles. Expect delicate meals with French influences.
The Palm – Classic steakhouse and seafood experience brought to your lunch hour.
Toscana Ristorante – The perfect spot for an intimate business meal or day date, this spot has been serving fresh pasta in Charlotte since the late 90's.
Ruth's Chris (Fridays only) – Celebrate the start to your weekend at Ruth's Chris, where you can enjoy the same high-quality steaks at a lunch price.

Free Rides

Leave your car at the office and get free rides to and from lunch in SouthPark using the Skipper, a free ride service that operates from 9am-9pm daily.

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