Best Lunch Restaurants in Midtown

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1. 3RD & FERNWOOD

4.2

Awesome(89)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to 3rd and Fernwood, where the charm of an American Southern villa meets modern Southern cuisine in Charlotte. Located in the heart of Midtown Charlotte in the Metropolitan shopping center, 3rd & Fernwood showcases Chef Greg Collier’s culinary prowess. Enjoy a fusion of rustic elegance and contemporary flair, making every dining experience a celebration of tradition and innovation.OUR LAST SEATING IS 8:30 PM AND WE STAY OPEN UNTIL 10 PM

2. La Belle Helene

4.6

Exceptional(2887)

Price: Expensive

• French • Uptown

Booked 71 times today

From the team that brought you Church and Union Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston, Tempest Charleston, Church and Union Nashville, Ophelia's Nashville and Church and Union Denver, La Belle Helene is a refined brasserie serving French fare, beer & wine in a soaring, elegant space with a lengthy bar.

3. The Asbury

4.0

Excellent(1227)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Uptown

Booked 14 times today

The Asbury restaurant, nestled in the lobby of the city’s only historic boutique hotel, is named in honor of Louis Asbury, Sr. In 1929, the Charlotte architect designed what is now The Dunhill Hotel. Today, our modern Southern restaurant honors the past, celebrates the seasons, and looks forward. Open seven days a week and serving the longest weekend brunch in Charlotte.

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4. Coquette - Uptown Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(485)

Price: Expensive

• French • Uptown

Booked 33 times today

Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Coquette offers the charm of an old-world French buvette with a vibrant, casual atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re indulging in a quiet morning with a fresh almond croissant on our patio or savoring an evening apéro, Coquette is the perfect escape. Our menu is complemented by classic French cocktails and a wine list curated by Advanced Sommelier Fabien Boudart. Discover our monthly wine classes and exclusive wine club, designed for wine enthusiasts and those new to the experience. As owner Jill Marcus shares, “Coquette isn’t just for French cuisine aficionados. It’s for anyone curious and ready to explore the flavors of France.” Join us for lunch Tuesday-Sunday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

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5. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 72 times today

Serving up prime cuts of beef and authentic homemade pasta, including 100% American Wagyu, Dean’s delivers a classic steakhouse experience in a modern, rustic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

6. STIR Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(1601)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 52 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in South End, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Charlotte to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

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7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2788)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 66 times today

A Consumption Revolution in Uptown, Charlotte. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster's is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy's culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen's antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.

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8. Sixty Vines - Charlotte Southend

4.8

Exceptional(730)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Southend

Booked 111 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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9. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(701)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Uptown

Booked 148 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Charlotte, NC , Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 5+ call: 312-659-1951 between the hours of 8am to 6pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

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10. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(618)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 41 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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AmyVIP
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We stopped in Charlotte last night as a pitstop during holiday travel and stumbled upon this true gem. What a delightful and delicious experience! The Jardin salad (with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs) and the Sole Meunière was on par with anything you’ll find at the top chefs in NY or Philly. Fabulous wine list - and Luke was fantastic.
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Coquette - Uptown CharlottePrice: Expensive• French• Uptown
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4.7
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ShannonVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server Chris was amazing! He made Christmas Eve dinner special for us! The food was spectacular & delicious! Overall lovely evening, thank you!
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Dean's Italian SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.6
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Kyle
Charlotte •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service is outstanding, Winnifer was absolutely wonderful. Great bottle of wine, went with the CDP. Food was good as always, but would love to see it evolve a bit.
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La Belle HelenePrice: Expensive• French• Uptown
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4.6
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Bruce
Charlotte •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful brunch at the Asbury. The food was excellently prepared and the service was impeccable. Our server TK was a delight.
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The AsburyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Uptown
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Kristin
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was our first time and everything was wonderful! The hush puppies were perfect, I loved the beets in Alabama white sauce, the meatloaf was great as well. My partner loved the catfish po’boy and the green beans. We even took the plantain pudding to go and it was such a great take on banana pudding. The cocktails were awesome, and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a great experience!
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3RD & FERNWOODPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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4.2

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. 3RD & FERNWOOD

2. La Belle Helene

3. The Asbury

4. Coquette - Uptown Charlotte

5. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

6. STIR Charlotte

7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

8. Sixty Vines - Charlotte Southend

9. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Charlotte

10. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

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