SouthPark Dining Guide

Curate your culinary experience.

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

*The Little Mama's Penne alla Vodka was recently named the best pasta dish in the state by Yelp Elite, and Little Mama's was recently recommended by the Michelin Guide.*

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 - Down home 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 tableside service
800° Lounge - Speakeasy style restaurant and bar serving classic cocktails
Dilworth Tasting Room SouthPark - Mediterranean inspired small plates and creative cocktails
Peppervine - Progressive, locally sourced menu and award-winning wine list
Bricktop's - Contemporary American restaurant with a killer sushi menu and huge bar

*Oak Steakhouse is regularly named a top steakhouse in Charlotte.*

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, locally sourced menus, and tableside s'mores
Steak 48 - Elegant steakhouse experience with extended hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
The Palm - Sizzling 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, two-story steakhouse with a wine cellar

*Rooster's uses locally-sourced ingredients and works with growers to cultivate heirloom crops for their menu.*

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 the kids
The Cowfish - Where you don't have to decide between sushi and burgers
Southern Pecan - Inviting, lively environment with Gulf Coast flavors
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 and local brews in a barrel inspired space
Toscana Ristorante - Quaint Italian spot with handmade pasta

*Customize your meal, from wraps to bowls to platters, at Yafo Kitchen.*

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

*Mizu has one of the city's best happy hour deals, with half priced sushi and robata plates from 5-7pm every Tuesday and Thursday.*

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
Limani - Greek specialties and a huge seafood selection under sparkling chandeliers
Fontana di Vino - Modern takes on Italian classics from acclaimed Chef Scott Leibried
JINYA Ramen Bar - Hand pulled noodles in deeply flavorful broth that is sure to warm you up on a winter's day
Yama Asian Fusion - Classic sushi spot with lots of rice and noodle dishes

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