Charlotte, NC

Simmons' 4th Ward Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Dorothy Simmons & son, Terrence Simmons, created this outstanding Soul Food haven; the fried croaker fish, mac-n-cheese, and collard greens are awesome; you’re in for a treat of attention and professionalism

CUISINE: BBQ & Soul Food; specialities are ribs, fried chicken, smothered cube steak, pork chop and croaker fish

PRICES: under $10

CREDIT CARDS: yes

OCVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9p

ADDRESS: 516 North Graham Street  MAP

PARKING: in Wellington Shopping Center

PHONE: 704-334-6640

WEBSITE: http://www.simmonssoulfoodrestaurant.com

Excelsior Club
DESCRIPTION: A historic Black nightclub founded in 1944 as a social club, it has hosted Motown greats and James Brown and considered an institution that also gives back to the community; Civil Rights workers and politicians have stopped by and its still the place to meet movers and shakers while you have a good time; this remarkable club has adapted through years, melding its old school base with new school entertainment; check the calendar of events for the club

CUISINE: Light fare

PRICES: $6-$10

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: yes, for special events

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 8p-1a

ADDRESS: 921 Beatties Ford Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 704-334-5709

WEBSITE: http://www.excelsiorclub.net

House of Jazz
DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant with friendly service; the food is a cut above compared to other nightclubs; try to visit when the band Sweet Dreams is playing for good jazz vocals and old-school R&B

CUISINE: Southern-Cajun

PRICES: $10-$23

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: yes, for live entertainment

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-3p, 5p-10p; Sat 5p-12:30a

ADDRESS: 8630 University Executive Park Drive  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 704-377-0008

WEBSITE: http://www.thehouseofjazz.net

The Coffee Cup Uptown
DESCRIPTION: Southern café for breakfast, lunch and dinner

CUISINE: Soul Food; specialty dishes include fried fish, pig feet, meat loaf, liver & onions, pork chops, fried chicken, collard greens, mac-n-cheese, cabbage, sweet corn, sweet potato cobbler and banana pudding

PRICES: $7-$12

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-5p, Sat 7a-1p

ADDRESS: 2900 North Davidson  MAP

PARKING: on premises and street

PHONE: 704-909-7096
WEBSITE: http://www.coffeecupsoul.com

Austin's Caribbean Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: cafe; features a Caribbean motif

CUISINE: Jamaican

PRICES: $7-$15

CREDIT CARDS: no

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-9p

ADDRESS: 345 South Kings Drive  MAP

PARKING: on premises and street

PHONE: 704-331-8778

WEBSITE: none

Madison Saints Paradise South Cafeteria
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; located in a senior living center, but accessible and inviting to the public at large

CUISINE: Soul Food; portions are large & delicious; desserts range from average to super, the sweet potato pie is absolutely marvelous

PRICES: under $12

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-6p

ADDRESS: 1821 Bishop Madison Lane  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 704-264-0137

WEBSITE: none

Mert's Heart & Soul
DESCRIPTION: restaurant; a populater eatery owned by James & Rene Bazzelle; first callls service in a nice atmosphere with good food - what more could you ask for

CUISINE: Low Country & Cajun; sweet cornbread almost tastes like pound cake

PRICES: under $12

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9:30p, Fri-Sat 11a-11:30p, Sat 9a-11:30p, Sun 9a-9:30p

ADDRESS: 214 North College Street  MAP

PARKING: garages nearby

PHONE: 704-342-4222

WEBSITE: http://www.mertscharlotte.com

Chicken Box Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; fast food with soulful roots since 1978, though purchased by a different owner in 2000; you can buy large quantities, party trays of wings and drummettes; seats 50

CUISINE: Soul Food; specialities include smothered pork chops, baked chicken, Neckbones and BB Riblets

PRICES: under $15

CREDIT CARDS: no

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-8p

ADDRESS: 3726 North Tryon Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 704-332-2636

WEBSITE: http://www.chickenboxcafe.com

Floyd's Restaurant II
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; housed in a former McDonald's restaurant

CUISINE: Soul Food

PRICES: under $10

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-8p, Sat-Sun 11a-7p, Sun noon-7

ADDRESS: 1820 Milton Road  MAP

PARKING: on premises at The Plaza

PHONE: 704-537-2800

WEBSITE: none

The Coffee Cup at University
DESCRIPTION: Southern café

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 9311 J.W. Clay Boulevard

Addie’s Jamaican Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: Addie’s cute Jamaian restaurant

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 3116 North Davidson Street  MAP