The best restaurants in Kannapolis
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Due Amici Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot known for its NYC-style pies & slices offers other Italian staples such as pasta.
Due Amici Pizza
RestaurantsBACHI
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving hibachi-grilled dishes, sushi and popular Filipino fare.
BACHI
RestaurantsAzteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsLocal chain serving a menu of classic Mexican dishes, plus burgers & steaks, in a relaxed space.
Azteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsMr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat eatery featuring sushi and hibachi dishes, with a lunch buffet.
Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsGiovanni's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCasual family-run restaurant serving basic Italian staples in a cozy, simple space with booths.
Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsP.F. Chang's
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsPlato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring tacos (and burritos) along with tortas and other traditional Mexican fare.
Plato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsCompare Foods Supermarket
RestaurantsFamily-owned grocery store chain selling produce, meat, and prepared foods.
Compare Foods Supermarket
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsTacoz y Tortilleria Acapulco
RestaurantsCasual, homey Mexican eatery, serving taco versions from the classic Barbacoa to the Birria ramen, plus burritos.
Tacoz y Tortilleria Acapulco
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsEdomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery in a strip mall preparing an array of raw & cooked sushi, plus grilled meals.
Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsThe Corner Crust Pizza & Brew
RestaurantsRelaxed spot dishing up custom pizzas, including some gluten-free options, plus wings and garlic bread.
The Corner Crust Pizza & Brew
RestaurantsHawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsItalian eats like New York-style pies (slices too) plus craft beer in laid-back digs with a patio.
Hawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsCicis Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
Cicis Pizza
RestaurantsCho Asian Cuisine & SUSHI HOUSE
RestaurantsUnfussy restaurant serving a menu of classic Asian eats such as sushi rolls and curry, plus Thai choices.
Cho Asian Cuisine & SUSHI HOUSE
RestaurantsFiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsComfy, family-owned place with TVs & outdoor seating doling out sizable portions of Mexican staples.
Fiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Rancho Taqueria
RestaurantsLongtime counter serve providing generous plates of standard Mexican fare in an unpretentious space.
El Rancho Taqueria
RestaurantsForsyth Seafood Market & Cafe
RestaurantsCounter-serve seafood restaurant specializing in fried fish plates in a comfy setting.
Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe
RestaurantsMozelle's
RestaurantsRefined Southern cuisine & diverse wines presented in airy, bright environs with a covered patio.
Mozelle's
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsEntertaining teppanyaki chefs prepare meat & seafood to accompany a long list of sashimi & rolls.
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsX Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsCraving real churrasco, Charlotte? X Brazilian Steakhouse is serving authentic Brazilian barbecue with premium cuts fire-grilled the…
X Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsMusashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving classic Japanese flavors plus a roll or two to mix it up? Musashi Japanese Restaurant has lunch and dinner menus and a sushi…
Musashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSupperland
RestaurantsSupperland turns a restored mid-century church into a Southern steakhouse with cheeky church potluck vibes, spread across two buildings…
Supperland
RestaurantsSushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsCraving a legit sushi binge that doesn't feel like a dare? Sushi Taku in South End does all-you-can-eat with nigiri, solid rolls, and…
Sushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsMykonos Grill
RestaurantsWhen you need real-deal grilled flavors without overthinking dinner, Mykonos Grill delivers souvlaki, gyros, and other Mediterranean…
Mykonos Grill
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsThis casual roadside stop for sandwiches & other diner staples is open past midnight 6 days a week.
Landmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsThe Teal Turnip
RestaurantsSmall plates, cocktails, and chef's table experiences feature at this farm-to-table restaurant.
The Teal Turnip
RestaurantsThe Public House
RestaurantsCasual bar offering small plates and entrees alongside a wide selection of beers and cocktails.
The Public House
RestaurantsLink & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsComfortable eatery featuring chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, and cocktails, plus steak.
Link & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsJohnny Burrito
RestaurantsQuick-serve lunch counter serving burritos & nacho salads, plus tamales on Fridays, in basic digs.
Johnny Burrito
RestaurantsKabuto Steakhouse
RestaurantsDynamic, family-friendly Japanese eatery with dramatic tableside hibachi, a sushi bar & a patio.
Kabuto Steakhouse
RestaurantsComet Grill
RestaurantsHosting bands nightly, this laid-back watering hole serves burgers, sandwiches, salads & wings.
Comet Grill
RestaurantsChima Steakhouse
RestaurantsGauchos deliver all-you-can-eat meats at this modern-looking Brazilian eatery with a salad bar.
Chima Steakhouse
RestaurantsBad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in chef-inspired burgers, plus chopped salads and craft beer on tap.
Bad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsVan Loi II | Vietnamese
RestaurantsSimple Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, banh mi sandwiches & other familiar eats.
Van Loi II | Vietnamese
RestaurantsOmakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsExclusive, 6-seater sushi bar featuring omakase menus plus sake and wine pairings.
Omakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsD.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsHangout with burgers & lots of chicken wings in a casual space with live music & sports on TV.
D.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsCondado Tacos
RestaurantsBuild-your-own tacos are the specialty at this casual restaurant offering a variety of proteins and sauces.
Condado Tacos
RestaurantsDean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsPrime steaks, homemade pasta, and other classic fare in a rustic setting with a robust wine list and cocktails.
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsRomeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsLow-key restaurant with outdoor tables fixing up chicken wings, pizzas, sandwiches & pasta dishes.
Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsOsteria LuCa
RestaurantsPizzas, pastas, and seafood at this Italian eatery with a casual atmosphere.
Osteria LuCa
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery known for its chicken wings and offering sandwiches and sides.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsOak Steakhouse
RestaurantsLocally sourced premium steaks & a menu of American plates that changes with the seasons.
Oak Steakhouse
RestaurantsTampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsVibrant, family-owned Japanese restaurant, serving ramen selections and classic dishes.
Tampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out hot subs, wraps, and chicken wings, including halal options.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCatalú
RestaurantsUpscale eatery serving paella and other traditional tapas dishes, plus cocktails and wine.
Catalú
RestaurantsMcKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsRustic, casual, family-run spot offering BBQ & other comfort food plus weekly drink specials.
McKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsSOGO Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsLet Sogo Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse handle your midweek what’s-for-dinner crisis with sizzling teppanyaki, playful chefs, and plates…
SOGO Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsLang Van
RestaurantsVietnamese specialties from noodles to soup headline at this simple eatery that also delivers.
Lang Van
RestaurantsSabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar Concord
RestaurantsA menu focused on sushi & classic Thai dishes & cocktails in a rustic setting with patio seating.
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar Concord
RestaurantsPhat Burrito
RestaurantsCounter-service outpost serving Southwestern-style Mexican basics in funky, colorful quarters.
Phat Burrito
RestaurantsStamey’s Barbecue
RestaurantsLongtime family-owned barbecue joint serving slow-cooked pork & chicken plates with classic sides.
Stamey’s Barbecue
RestaurantsSaigon Cuisine Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsRelaxed, unassuming destination for Vietnamese cuisine, including vegetarian options.
Saigon Cuisine Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsThe Horseshoe
RestaurantsLocal sports bar with a large selection of beer and cocktails, and bar bites, plus trivia nights and an outdoor patio.
The Horseshoe
RestaurantsGiovanni's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsElevated Italian plates served in a white-tablecloth setting with outdoor seating.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving Buffalo-style wings and fried chicken, along with burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and subs.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSteak 48
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse serving prime cuts, seafood & shellfish in an elegant, modern venue.
Steak 48
RestaurantsLittle Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsClassic Italian comfort food such as meatballs and homemade mozzarella, served in a casual setting with a full bar.
Little Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsBenny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving 14" slices or 28" whole pies of New York-style pizza, plus beer.
Benny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsHip, buzzy chain serving creative burgers with gourmet toppings, plus hand-cut fries & other sides.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsBeef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsThis traditional steakhouse serves high-end steaks & seafood in a candlelit, wood-paneled setting.
Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsHaberdish
RestaurantsStylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.
Haberdish
RestaurantsWasabi Cafe
RestaurantsLow-key Pan-Asian eatery offering a broad menu of sushi, Japanese entrees & Thai curries.
Wasabi Cafe
RestaurantsLuce
RestaurantsModern, high-end Northern Italian cuisine served in a sophisticated setting with a patio.
Luce
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in Vietnamese comfort food, including pho, rice dishes, and banh mi.
Pho Van
RestaurantsMoo & Brew
RestaurantsA long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with a patio & sports on TV.
Moo & Brew
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte
RestaurantsUpscale dining spot showcasing global cuisine and an elaborate cocktail menu in chic surroundings.
Spice Charlotte
RestaurantsViet-Thai
RestaurantsFamily-owned venue offering familiar Vietnamese dishes, particularly pho, in a casual setting.
Viet-Thai
RestaurantsBreakfastime - Copperfield Blvd.
RestaurantsSouthern, casual eatery serving breakfast and lunch staples such as pancakes and waffles as well as burgers.
Breakfastime - Copperfield Blvd.
RestaurantsHickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsCasual food truck offering soul food and barbecue, including popular dishes such as mac and cheese and peach cobbler.
Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsPie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza parlor serving New York-style slices and pies, plus sandwiches and local beer.
Pie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsTap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsCasual place offering tapas and comfort food, plus a range of wines, and live music.
Tap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsLula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsCasual eatery frying up Vietnamese classics, including noodle dishes, sandwiches and beef stew.
Lula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsMezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsBrick-oven pizza & other rustic Italian fare is served in a dark-wood space with a patio.
Mezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot offering a variety of chicken wings plus grilled items, sides, and other comfort food.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsSTIR
RestaurantsRelaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
STIR
RestaurantsRu San's
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery with a large menu including yakitori, creative sushi rolls & seafood.
Ru San's
RestaurantsHokkaido ramen & sushi
RestaurantsCasual ramen shop also specializing in sushi and Japanese entrees, plus dim sum and hibachi.
Hokkaido ramen & sushi
RestaurantsBiscuit Belly
RestaurantsFamily-friendly biscuits-focused eatery serving breakfast and brunch dishes such as fried green tomatoes, gravy and pork sausage…
Biscuit Belly
RestaurantsTony's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual eatery with oversized NY-style pies & slices, plus Italian subs & red-sauce entrees.
Tony's Pizza
RestaurantsScrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsEclectic breakfast & lunch spot with hearty American dishes, regional draft beers & outdoor seating.
Scrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsArtisanal burgers with housemade toppings & other sandwiches are made at this counter-serve outfit.
Bang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsWarm and welcoming Spanish tavern serving seasonal small plates, plus Spanish wines.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsYama Loso
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant offering small plates and other fare, along with beer, wine, cocktails, and sake.
Yama Loso
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsTHE SMOKE PIT
RestaurantsCountry-style eatery serving BBQ ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus wings & Southern sides.
THE SMOKE PIT
RestaurantsCowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsCocktails, gourmet burgers & more in a trendy room with dark wood, chandeliers & music memorabilia.
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday keeps Charlotte brunch comfy and a little fancy, with locally sourced classics and globally inspired twists like short rib…
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsPisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsClassic & unconventional sushi, plus Japanese teppanyaki fare & cocktails in colorful, mod environs.
Pisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsBanh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery offering spring rolls & banh mi sandwiches with vegan options in a casual space.
Banh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsNew Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsNew Zealand Cafe keeps Charlotte sushi cravings under control with a menu that jumps from fresh sushi to specialty rolls, bento boxes, and…
New Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsDeluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsVibrant establishment serving elevated New American & global cuisine in a stylish, whimsical space.
Deluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsJack Brown's
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Jack Brown's
RestaurantsDarryl's Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery/watering hole with a diverse American menu & extensive beer & wine lists.
Darryl's Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsPho@University
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery known for its pho broth and big portions.
Pho@University
RestaurantsDogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsRestaurant serving Southern eats made with local ingredients in a stylish, rustic space with a bar.
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsHops Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual burger joint offering patties with locally grown ingredients, plus a bar & craft brews.
Hops Burger Bar
RestaurantsEver Andalo
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery featuring grilled octopus, branzino, pastas and a wine list, plus cocktails.
Ever Andalo
RestaurantsFumée
RestaurantsCasual restaurant and bar offering comfort food, cocktails, hookah, and regular live music.
Fumée
RestaurantsPARA Charlotte
RestaurantsCozy restaurant, lounge and bar serving small plates from around the world plus cocktails.
PARA Charlotte
RestaurantsEggspectation - Charlotte
RestaurantsStylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
Eggspectation - Charlotte
RestaurantsFlyin Buffalo
RestaurantsCasual eatery popular for chicken wings also offering Italian dishes such as pizza.
Flyin Buffalo
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsMidnight Diner
RestaurantsDiner serving scratch comfort food 24/7 in a classic railroad car-style space.
Midnight Diner
RestaurantsThe Cellar at Duckworth's
RestaurantsClassy speakeasy with a vintage vibe offering creative cocktails & eclectic American fare.
The Cellar at Duckworth's
RestaurantsZämbies Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, easygoing pizzeria serving crispy, thin-crusted pies, plus garlic knots and beers.
Zämbies Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria Omaggio
RestaurantsCraft pizzas, sandwiches, pasta & starters with beer & coffee in stylish digs with photography.
Pizzeria Omaggio
RestaurantsQue Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown
RestaurantsTrendy hangout for Mexican street fare paired with a wide variety of tequilas & classic cocktails.
Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown
RestaurantsRuby Sunshine
RestaurantsCasual-chic eatery serving Louisiana-inspired dishes such as shrimp and grits along with Southern brunch standards.
Ruby Sunshine
RestaurantsPho Real
RestaurantsBright, modern setting for Vietnamese soups & entrees, with beer & wine available at the bar.
Pho Real
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