The King's Kitchen is a restaurant in Charlotte which provides employment to locals and donates all of the proceeds to charity. This restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Jim Noble and features his signature New Local Southern Cuisine, which includes soups, salads, sandwiches and everything comforting to the Southern soul. Their bakery products are well known and extensively popular as well. The restaurant's casual ambiance is perfect for large groups.

This uptown takeout kitchen supplies the working people of Charlotte's Center City with all the southern-fried soul food they can eat. Choose from staples like blackened pork chops, salmon cakes, or a plate of fried chicken. Mert's also features a selection of "Low Country favorites" like shrimp and grits, fried catfish, and soft shell crab on a hoagie bun. Eating on the run? Opt for a Po' Boy sandwich of shrimp or fish. See website for full menu and online ordering.

This colorfully-decorated restaurant is the neighborhood favorite for hearty breakfasts and easy lunches. The menu epitomizes Southern comfort food done well, albeit with a contemporary twist. Their locally-sourced, market-fresh ingredients ensure each dish tastes its best. Choose from options like the Organic Shamrock Salad, Green Mindmelt, Pickney Street Pancakes and Meatloaf Burger. Pair your meal with refreshing drinks like the passion fruit iced tea; most of their soft drinks come with endless refills. Their patio is ideal for lively Sunday brunches with the family.

Gallery Restaurant gets its name from the exquisite art exhibits from the nearby Shain Gallery which are displayed here. Located at the They Ballantyne Hotel, this restaurant is known for its contemporary spin on local cuisine. Diners can try out dishes like Roasted Fall Squash Soup, Sea Scallop, Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Cerevana Elk Tenderloin, and finish off the meal with scrumptious desserts like Caramel Panna Cotta and Chocolate Graham Cracker Ice Cream. A number of premium spirits and wines are also available to sip on along with the food. The ambiance at the restaurant is elegant with dark furniture, glossy wood floor and beautiful, framed paintings on the walls. All in all, this is a great place for a special date or a business meeting.