21 Best Restaurants in Charlotte

"With its exposed ductwork, black leather couches and gorgeous bar, Church and Union is without question Charlotte's sexiest restaurant. And the man in the kitchen, chef Jamie Lynch, is a big deal. The "Top Chef" alum was named best chef by Charlotte Magazine in 2018. Here, inside the ultra-cool boutique hotel The Ivey, his menu is confident and bold, with yellowfin tuna tater tots and spiffed-up steakhouse classics, including a tomahawk for two. Sides are served family-style and—with selections like Southern street corn and white truffle cheddar mac 'n' cheese—they're a main event unto themselves." - Nancy DePalma