{"id":28049,"date":"2016-01-06T00:56:08","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T07:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=28049"},"modified":"2022-08-24T08:39:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T15:39:30","slug":"charlotte-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/charlotte\/charlotte-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charlotte Restaurants<\/h2>\n
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Simmons 4th Ward Restaurant<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Dorothy Simmons and her son, Terrence Simmons, created this outstanding Soul Food haven; the fried croaker fish, mac-n-cheese, and collard greens are awesome. You\u2019re in for a treat of attention and professionalism.
\nCUISINE: BBQ and Soul Food; specialties are ribs, fried chicken, smothered cube steak, pork chop, and croaker fish
\nPRICES: $
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9p
\nADDRESS: 516 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: Wellington Shopping Center
\nPHONE: 704-334-6640
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.simmonssoulfoodrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Excelsior Club<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: A historic Black nightclub founded in 1944 as a social club, it has hosted Motown greats and James Brown and is considered an institution that also gives back to the community; Civil Rights workers and politicians have stopped by and it’s 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.
\nCUISINE: Light fare
\nPRICES: $
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: yes, for special events
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 8p-1a
\nADDRESS: 921 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 704-334-5709
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.excelsiorclub.net<\/a><\/p>\n

House of Jazz<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant with friendly service; the food is a cut above compared to other nightclubs. Try to visit when good jazz vocals and old-school R&B are playing.
\nCUISINE: Southern-Cajun
\nPRICES: $$
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: yes, for live entertainment
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-3p, 5p-10p; Sat 5p-12:30a
\nADDRESS: 8630 University Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on-premises
\nPHONE: 704-377-0008
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.thehouseofjazz.net<\/a><\/p>\n

The Coffee Cup Uptown<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Southern caf\u00e9 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
\nCUISINE: Soul Food; specialty dishes include fried fish, pig feet, meatloaf, liver & onions, pork chops, fried chicken, collard greens, mac-n-cheese, cabbage, sweet corn, sweet potato cobbler, and banana pudding.
\nPRICES: Under $15
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-5p, Sat 7a-1p
\nADDRESS: 2900 North Davidson, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on-premises and street
\nPHONE: 704-909-7096
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.coffeecupsoul.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Austins Caribbean Cuisine<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: A small cafe that features a Caribbean motif.
\nCUISINE: Jamaican
\nPRICES: $7-$15
\nCREDIT CARDS: no
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-9p
\nADDRESS: 345 South Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on-premises and street
\nPHONE: 704-331-8778
\nWEBSITE: none<\/p>\n

Madison Saints Paradise South Cafeteria<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; located in a senior living center, but accessible and inviting to the public at large.
\nCUISINE: Soul Food; desserts range from average to super, and the sweet potato pie is absolutely marvelous.
\nPRICES: under $12
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-6p
\nADDRESS: 1821 Bishop Madison Lane, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on-premises
\nPHONE: 704-264-0137
\nWEBSITE: none<\/p>\n

Mert’s Heart & Soul<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Restaurant; a popular eatery owned by James & Rene Bazzelle. It has good service in a nice atmosphere with good food – what more could you ask for?
\nCUISINE: Low Country & Cajun; sweet cornbread almost tastes like pound cake
\nPRICES: under $12
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9:30p, Fri-Sat 11a-11:30p, Sat 9a-11:30p, Sun 9a-9:30p
\nADDRESS: 214 North College Street, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: garages nearby
\nPHONE: 704-342-4222
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.mertscharlotte.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Chicken Box Cafe<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; fast food with soulful roots since 1978, though purchased by a different owner in 2000. You can purchase large quantities, party trays of wings, and drummettes. It seats 50.
\nCUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include smothered pork chops, baked chicken, neck bones, and BB Riblets
\nPRICES: under $15
\nCREDIT CARDS: no
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-8p
\nADDRESS: 3726 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 704-332-2636
\nWEBSITE: https:\/\/www.chickenboxcafe.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Floyd’s Restaurant II<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; housed in a former McDonald’s restaurant
\nCUISINE: Soul Food
\nPRICES: $
\nCREDIT CARDS: yes
\nCOVER CHARGE: no
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-8p, Sat-Sun 11a-7p, Sun noon-7
\nADDRESS: 1820 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on premises at The Plaza
\nPHONE: 704-537-2800
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/floydssoulfood.com<\/a><\/font><\/p>\n

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