SouthPark Dining Guide

Curate your culinary experience.

From perfectly seasoned steaks to cuisines from around the world, discover SouthPark's top dining destinations.

Celebration Spots and Date Nights

Whether you're going out with colleagues, catching up with old friends, or celebrating a special moment, find top-notch dinners at these restaurants:

Little Mama's - Italian comfort food that was recently Michelin recommended
Restoration Hardware Rooftop - Chic, year-round rooftop wine bar and restaurant
Bentley's - French and American specialties with theatrical tableside service
800° Lounge - Speakeasy style restaurant and bar serving classic cocktails
DTR SouthPark - Mediterranean inspired small plates and creative cocktails
Peppervine - Progressive, locally sourced menu with an award-winning wine list
Bricktop's - Old school restaurant with classic American dishes, a sushi menu, and huge bar
Laurel Park - Modern Mediterranean and Italian flavors crafted using house-made ingredients and local products
Limani - Greek specialties and a huge seafood selection under sparkling chandeliers

Steakhouses

Sizzling steaks, extra dirty martinis, and best in class service are always on the menu at these neighborhood steakhouses:

Oak Steakhouse - Mid-century modern aesthetic and a menu featuring tableside carving and s'mores
Steak 48 - Luxury, modern steakhouse with extended hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
The Palm - Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and caricatures of Charlotte's most influential people adorning the walls
Ruth's Chris - A classic for a reason, with steaks cooked to perfection
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Sleek, three-story steakhouse with a wine cellar

Family Dining Destinations

Please everyone's palates at these restaurants perfect for family dinner outings:

Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen - Locally sourced ingredients cooked over an open flame
Mano Bella Artisan Foods - Regional Italian specialities, handmade pasta, and food market
Suffolk Punch - Seasonal food, craft beer and coffee, and a playground for kids
The Cowfish - Fusion spot, where you don't have to decide between sushi and burgers
Southern Pecan - Gulf Coast flavors in an inviting, lively environment
131 MAIN - Modern American cuisine cooked over hickory wood
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - Year round Bahama breeze and coconut crusted shrimp
Legion Brewing - Fresh food crafted with local ingredients and local brews in a barrel inspired space
Toscana Ristorante - Quaint Italian spot that's been serving handmade pasta for nearly 30 years
The Craic - Irish gastropub with a dedicated kids menu and TVs for game day

Quick and Casual Meals

You don't need to dress up to dine on a delicious meal at one of these SouthPark spots:

Bobby's Burgers - Fast casual burgers from celebrity chef Bobby Flay
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse - Elevated bar food, hand cut fries, and cheesesteaks perfected (plus a second story speakeasy-style lounge)
Gourmand Market - Soups, salads, steaks, salmon, and other market-style provisions
Reid's Fine Foods - Artisanal food market, wine bar, and retro diner space serving classic American food
Greco Fresh Grill - Authentic, fast-casual Greek
Rhino Market - Bodega style sandwiches, soups, and salad, plus a big wine bar with local beers on tap
Yafo Kitchen - Fast-casual Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food
Salted Melon Market & Eatery - American bistro with health conscious meals and a not-so-health conscious bakery counter
Sabor Latin Street Grill - Flavors inspired by Latin American street food, plus fresh squeezed margaritas

Worldly Flavors

From Paris to Tokyo, these spots serving up flavors from around the world:

Mizu - Seafood-focused Japanese menu on the roof of one of Charlotte's swankiest hotels
Paco's Tacos and Tequila - Tex-Mex eatery that packs a punch with over 100 tequila varieties
Baoding - Chinese-American menu that's been serving Charlotte for more than three decades
Mal Pan - Modern Mexican fare with a heated patio and killer cocktail list
Calle Sol - Peruvian and Cuban cuisine in a colorful space
JINYA Ramen Bar - Hand pulled noodles in deeply flavorful broth that's sure to warm you up
Yama Asian Fusion - Classic sushi spot with lots of rice and noodle dishes

Additional Resources:

GUIDE TO WINE BARS & COCKTAILERIES

FIND ZERO PROOF DRINKS

PLAN A PROGRESSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE

SEE 25+ DATE NIGHT IDEAS

DISCOVER LUNCH SPOTS

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