Taste
Nowhere in the state exists an enclave of neighborhoods with more culinary diversity than East Charlotte. We are proud of our food on the Eastside; our locally-owned restaurants form a critical part of our community's identity. The index of restaurants below will help you plan your own culinary tour of East Charlotte. Feel free to ask us for our recommendations!
Note - while we proudly claim Plaza Midwood as a jewel of the Eastside, the neighborhood has its own exhaustive list of restaurants that is featured here. The same applies for the NoDa community, which serves as part of CharlotteEAST's northern boundary. Additionally, restaurants with asterisks* have been featured by Guy Fieri on his show, Drivers, Drive-Ins and Dives !
African Cuisine
Queen Sheeba (Ethiopian/Eritrean)
4808 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 566-6222
Red Sea Restaurant & Bar (Ethiopian/Eritrean)
4301 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 375-4999
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant
3007 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
(980) 237-2760
The Cooking Pot - African Kitchen (Nigerian)
5622 E Independence Blvd #129, Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 566-6222
Jamile's Cuisine International (Somali)
4808 Central Ave. Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 531-1180
Nile Grocery & Cafe
3113 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 531-6221
American Cuisine
Letty's on Shamrock (Southern)
2121 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
The Nappy Chef (Burgers/Wings)
5933 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 219-7478
Why Not Pizza
7008 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215
EastSide Local (Coffee/Vegan)
3102 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 585-2957
Skrimp Shack (Seafood)
3718-A, Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
BW Sweets (Dessert)
3718-A, Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 298-6418
Jake's Good Eats*
12721 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 545-4741
Gus Sir Beef
4101 Monroe Rd Charlotte, NC 28205
Oakhurst Grill
4111 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Deli St. (Coffee/Bakery/Sandwiches)
2801 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 819-6132
Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish
8006 Cambridge Com. Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 595-7410
Aggie's Ice Cream & Grill
7209 E W.T. Harris Blvd # B, Charlotte, NC 28227
Krazy Fish*
2501 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-1004
Asian Cuisine
Crispy Banh Mi (Vietnamese)
2934 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 237-7704
King of Spicy (Nepali/Indian)
8829 E W.T. Harris Blvd #107, Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 237-7704
Panda's Den (Chinese)
5724 E W.T. Harris Blvd E, Charlotte, NC 28215
Latin American Cuisine
Morazan Restaurant (Honudran/Salvadoran)
4918 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 298-6267
Carnitas Guanajuato Mexican
5534 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
El Pulgarcito de America
3600 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 563-6500
La Riviera Marisqueria (Mexican)
6023 Albermarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 566-6101
Lempira (Honduran/Salvadoran)
4439 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 496-9000
Mi Tierra Restaurant 2 (Colombian)
5793, 3209 Eastway Dr #7, Charlotte, NC 28205
Mily and Lalo (Peruvian)
3210 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 449-2089
Tacos El Nevado (Mexican)
4715 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 563-4667
Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina
2917 Central Ave A, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 536-1851
Tamales La Pasadita (Mexican)
3112 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 830-8189
Las Margarita (Mexican)
4426 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Fonda Las Tarascas (Mexican)
6308 The Plaza Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28215
La Caridad Cocina Latina
3709 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Manolo's Bakery
4405 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 568-2120
Guate-Linda (Guatemalan)
6016 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215
Global Cuisine
Juliana Pizza and Restaurant (Italian)
9858 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-7000
4429 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 532-1153