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restaurant · $$ · Design District
Haberdish
Modern Southern on South Boulevard, a Design District staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · LoSo (Lower South End)
Soul Gastrolounge
Global small plates on Tryon Street, a LoSo (Lower South End) staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Tremont
Kindred
Wood-fired New American on Winona Street, a Tremont staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Sedgefield Edge
The Goodyear House
Farmhouse American on Bland Street, a Sedgefield Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · New Bern
Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish tapas on Doggett Street, a New Bern staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Rail Trail Core
Fahrenheit
Elevated small plates on Tremont Avenue, a Rail Trail Core staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Camden Road
Mama Ricotta's
Italian-American on Griffith Street, a Camden Road staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Atherton
Zeppelin
New American shareables on Distribution Street, a Atherton staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Wilmore Edge
Supperland
Eclectic American on Camden Road, a Wilmore Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$$ · Design District
Bardo
Contemporary tasting menu on Hawkins Street, a Design District staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · LoSo (Lower South End)
The Stanley
Southern comfort on West Summit Avenue, a LoSo (Lower South End) staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Tremont
Dogwood Southern Table
Southern on Park Avenue, a Tremont staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Sedgefield Edge
Leah & Louise
Mississippi Delta Southern on Worthington Avenue, a Sedgefield Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · New Bern
Bulla Gastrobar
Spanish gastrobar on Iverson Way, a New Bern staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Rail Trail Core
Vespa
Italian on Rampart Street, a Rail Trail Core staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Camden Road
Cantina 1511
Mexican on South Boulevard, a Camden Road staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$$ · Atherton
The Fig Tree Restaurant
Fine dining American on Tryon Street, a Atherton staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Wilmore Edge
Basil Thai
Thai on Winona Street, a Wilmore Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Design District
Pinky's Westside Grill
Diner comfort food on Bland Street, a Design District staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · LoSo (Lower South End)
Amelie's French Bakery
French bakery cafe on Doggett Street, a LoSo (Lower South End) staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Tremont
Sushi Mono
Japanese sushi on Tremont Avenue, a Tremont staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Sedgefield Edge
Yafo Kitchen
Mediterranean fast-casual on Griffith Street, a Sedgefield Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · New Bern
Buff City Poke
Poke bowls on Distribution Street, a New Bern staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Rail Trail Core
Midwood Smokehouse
Barbecue on Camden Road, a Rail Trail Core staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Camden Road
Growlers Pourhouse
Gastropub on Hawkins Street, a Camden Road staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Atherton
The Wooden Vine
Charcuterie and wine on West Summit Avenue, a Atherton staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Wilmore Edge
Cabo Fish Taco
Baja seafood on Park Avenue, a Wilmore Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Design District
Rice Fields
Vietnamese-Cajun on Worthington Avenue, a Design District staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · LoSo (Lower South End)
Pura Vida
Latin American on Iverson Way, a LoSo (Lower South End) staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Tremont
Reid's Fine Foods South End
Gourmet market cafe on Rampart Street, a Tremont staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Sedgefield Edge
Not Just Coffee Kitchen
All-day cafe fare on South Boulevard, a Sedgefield Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · New Bern
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
American pub fare on Tryon Street, a New Bern staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$$ · Rail Trail Core
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
Contemporary Southern on Winona Street, a Rail Trail Core staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Camden Road
Suprema Provisions
Italian sandwiches on Bland Street, a Camden Road staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Atherton
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Sushi and burgers on Doggett Street, a Atherton staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Wilmore Edge
Zada Jane's Corner Cafe
Southern brunch on Tremont Avenue, a Wilmore Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Design District
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen
Wood-fired American on Griffith Street, a Design District staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · LoSo (Lower South End)
Villa Antonio Ristorante
Italian on Distribution Street, a LoSo (Lower South End) staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $$ · Tremont
Mercado South End
International food hall on Camden Road, a Tremont staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
restaurant · $ · Sedgefield Edge
Bang Bang Burgers
Smash burgers on Hawkins Street, a Sedgefield Edge staple for regulars who don't need to think about where to eat.
The Local Network
Four firms we recommend by name
South End rewards specialists. These are the people we send readers to for building, buying, designing, and wiring a home in this district.
Custom Builder
Peters Custom Homes
Estate-grade custom construction and infill homes across Charlotte, including 28203 teardowns and full gut renovations.
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Peters & Associates
Representation for buyers and sellers in South End's condo, loft, and townhome market — plus off-market building intelligence.
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Emerald & Oak
Full-service interior design and furnishing for hard-loft volumes, tower residences, and new construction.
Learn more →Smart Home & AV
Peters Audio Video
Networking, lighting control, media rooms, and whole-home audio engineered for concrete-and-steel construction.
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