Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and is home to over two million people and counting. Having been around as early as the 16th century, the city today is a bustling metropolis, with all the sights and sounds you can see in most megacities. There is a wide array of public transportation options, including buses, trains, and even trolleys. You can also use or rent your own car. The state has plenty of farmland, leading to an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants. These restaurants are great places to have meals after touring the town. We have selected some of the best farm-to-table restaurants for you to try out, right here in Charlotte, North Carolina. Enjoy your meal!
1. Heirloom Restaurant
The Heirloom Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in town, with many awards and accolades to its name. It offers a six-course menu, with a wide variety of food items to choose from. You can choose from salads, oysters, potato-based sides, and their popular fried chicken to satisfy your appetite. Complete your meal here with any of their desserts and drinks, like the sourdough cake or the sugar plum cocktail.
Heirloom Restaurant
Address: 8470 Bellhaven Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28216
Website: Heirloom Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
2. The King’s Kitchen
This upscale Charlotte restaurant offers a finer dining experience, with a Southern flavor. Indulge in their lunch menu, with dishes like the King’s Burger, grilled chicken, the house salad, and turkey wrap. Their dinner menu is just as filling, with grilled salmon, pan-fried chicken, pan-seared scallops, and tri-tip grilled steak. Lastly, don’t forget to take home some of the restaurant’s sweet cookies and key pies from their bakery.
The King's Kitchen
Address: 129 W Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: King’s Kitchen
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm (lunch); Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (dinner)
3. Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen
Enjoy a great dining experience here in the Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen, which invites you to a very warm atmosphere. Hearty dishes like onion soup, pizza, barbecue pork, chicken salad, and onion rings are just some of the great dishes served here. A healthy selection of beverages and cocktails are also there to quench your thirst. You can also rent out their event spaces if you want a party just for yourselves or want to celebrate a special occasion.
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen
Address: 6601 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28211
Website: Rooster’s Wood-Fired Chicken
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
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4. The Stanley
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Posted by The Stanley on Friday, 21 June 2019
The Stanley is a restaurant that always tries to be better, and their menu items can change by the season depending on the available ingredients. Still, their grilled barbecue and mixed vegetables dishes are the most popular items here. With two of the most skilled and innovative chefs in town at the helm, you’ll always be sure to have an enjoyable meal at the Stanley.
The Stanley
Address: 1961 East 7th Street Charlotte NC 28204
Website: The Stanley
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 2pm (closed on Mon)
5. The Asbury
This restaurant is one of the best in town, and also one of the most historic, as it is located in the iconic Dunhill Hotel. The Asbury is a mix of past and present, combining a traditional rustic dining hall with modern Southern dishes to make for a great dining experience. Dishes like the Asbury burger, Hanger steak, the NC beef blackboard, and a wide selection of drinks make dining in the Asbury a must!
The Asbury
Address: 235 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: The Asbury
Opening hours: Mon: 5pm - 10pm; Tue - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 9am - 10pm
6. Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Posted by Dogwood Southern Table and Bar on Thursday, 6 October 2016
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar brings the best of Carolina right to your table. With unique dishes like the catfish sandwich, chicken with sweet potatoes, oyster dishes, and pimento cheese, the restaurant is popular among the locals. And don’t forget to have a drink or two of theirs before you call it a day here in Charlotte.
Dogwood Southern Table and Bar
Address: 4905 Ashley Park Lane Charlotte, NC 28210
Website: Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Opening hours: Sun: 11am - 2pm; Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm (lunch); Sun - Wed: 5pm - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 5pm - 9pm (dinner)
7. Kindred Restaurant
This family-owned restaurant is a throwback to the classic cafes of the past, with its recessed doors and wooden chairs. There is a wide selection of dishes to choose from duck fat potatoes to different kinds of pasta - some of them also include sides like peas, lettuce, and asparagus. Seafood dishes are also available, from baked clams to cream crab, that can satisfy any craving. There is also an equally wide selection of drinks that you can enjoy after having a great meal here.
Kindred Davidson
Address: 131 N Main St, Davidson, North Carolina 28036
Website: Kindred
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
8. Fork!
Fork! is a fine dining restaurant experience with food made from the highest quality ingredients. The vegetable dishes are full of nutrients and color and are a must try. Their steaks and salmon dishes are made with the freshest meats and cooked just right for your satisfaction. The chefs and owners spare no expense in bringing the best of Carolina’s food right to your plate.
Fork!
Address: 20517 N Main St NC, 28031
Website: Fork!
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 10:30am - 3pm (closed on Mon)
9. Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth
Located on the second floor of the Mint Museum, the Halcyon is a must-visit for food lovers. Ribeye, lamb sausages, signature burgers, strip loin, and scallops are just some of the mouth-watering dishes that this restaurant offers, along with plenty of drinks to pair them with. The dining experience is also high class, and the restaurant has been awarded by many different groups.
Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth
Address: 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 3pm (closed on Mon)
10. Stoke Charlotte
You can watch the chefs prepare the dishes here in Stoke, or enjoy a live sports game with some drinks. Woodfire chicken, duck, monkfish, and house burger are some of the fine dining dishes served here, along with a large assortment of wines and draft beers to choose from. A night out here in this uptown Charlotte restaurant is always a welcome addition to any itinerary.
Stoke Charlotte
Address: 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: Stoke Charlotte
Opening hours: 6:30am - 4pm, 5pm - 10:30pm (daily, restaurant); Sun - Wed: 11am - 12am; Thu - Sat: 11am - 2am (bar)
Charlotte, the Queen City of healthy dining
Charlotte is one of the largest metro areas in the country, but still maintains a lot of rural elements. This is most noticeable in the number of healthy farm-to-table restaurants, which are still a part of life here in the city. So why not enjoy a meal at these restaurants on your next visit to Charlotte, North Carolina?
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