Best new restaurants around Charlotte? Tell us your favorite addition from 2025
You’ve probably lost count of all the new restaurants that have opened in Charlotte this year — more than 150 to be exact.
Now, we want to hear from our local foodies. Which is the best of the best?
Of the dozens of delicious new restaurants, bars and cafes from Charlotte out to Lake Norman, dish out your hot takes of the top new spots to the area’s food lineup that have opened in 2025.
Fill out the form below or email us your favorites at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.
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This story was originally published November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM.