Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Charlotte

This is a popular hot-dog joint in the heart of city which every foodie would like to visit. Vic, the man behind the food stall dishes out delicious hot dogs ranging from traditional favorites, to vegan hot dogs, to gourmet selections like his Bahn You, Bahn Mi dog, PBBj dog and the Pho-Q Dog. Open between Tuesdays through Friday during lunch hours, customers from the corporate world to construction site workers, all line up for a bite of their favorite hot dog.

Akin to its name, this restaurant offers a unique twist on authentic Ethiopian delicacies. Most of the dishes here are meant to be shared and several vegetarian options are also available. Some of its dishes that have received a mention include Kitfo Quesadilla, Classic Tibs and Sambusa. This eatery aims to raise awareness about Ethiopian cuisine. The staff is hospitable and the service is impeccable which will make you revisit the restaurant soon enough.

Located within the Asian Corner Mall, Le's specialize in Banh Mi sandwiches, a specialty of Vietnam. The sandwich consist of meat placed on Banh Mi bread and is topped with cilantro, pickled carrots, cucumber and daikon. They serve many variations, but the most popular being the 'Number Six' sandwich (grilled pork Banh Mi flavored with spice). In addition to sandwiches they all sell candies, including gingers, gooseberry preserves and licorice apricots, along with beef jerky and other assorted treats. Visitors can wash down their yummy sandwiches with soft drinks. The eatery only accepts cash.

Voted as Charlotte's Best Caterer and winner of multiple awards, TIN Kitchen is a moving kitchen of delectable food. If you want to take a break from dining out without compromising on the taste and quality, TIN Kitchen can be a great option. Adorably named as Ferdinand (The Bull), Wilbur (The Pig) and Bessie (The Cow), these three trucks serve amazing street food. You can try Tacos, Sliders and Quesadillas from their menu. You can hire them for any private event as well. Taste some great food on the streets of Charlotte and decide what award would your appetite like to give them.

This quintessential North Carolina barbecue joint is known for its giant menu of Southern staples, indulgent appetizers and sides. Midwood Smokehouse serves up finger-licking good barbecue plates and platters in various sizes with creative names like 'Well-Fed' and 'Pig Out'. The platter combo deals are your best bet for trying a little bit of everything. The sandwiches are equally as good as the barbecue plates and make for a great lunch choice.

Located near Davidson college, Kindred is a New-American cuisine restaurant that is set over two floors. The bustling and lively interior seating area are always abuzz with conversation, while the cozy outdoor garden setting has a more hushed and intimate ambiance. Drop in to sample exciting dishes off the menu like the Crispy Oysters with dill yogurt and Calabrian Chile Oil, the Flounder with turnip, butternut squash, and cider butter and the Squid Ink Conchiglie with shrimp and sea-urchin butter. For dessert, do not miss out on the moist and tender Milk Bread and the Take-Two & Call Me Amaro.