It’s not a New Year without a review of the restaurant openings that keep Charlotte’s food scene ever-growing. While we said good-bye to some favorites last year, we also welcomed lots of newcomers with open arms.
Here’s our list of this year’s openings and closings in our 2025 Restaurants in Review:
DECEMBER
OPENINGS:
- Panko, NoDa
- Vibe Cafe and Bar, South End
- Comal Taco Co., Optimist Hall
- Dilworth Grille, Fort Mill
- Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters, South End
- Bev Proseccheria, Plaza Midwood
- Lew’s Libations at Sweet Lew’s BBQ, Belmont
- Tsaôcaa, Plaza Midwood
- Nawabi Hyderabad House, Uptown
- La Bonbonniere Bakery, Uptown
- Ginny’s Whiskey Bar, South End
- Haraz Yemeni Coffee Shop, University
- Laurel Park, SouthPark
CLOSINGS:
- BULLA GASTROBAR, SouthPark
- Pizza Peel, Cotswold
- People’s Market, Myers Park & Elizabeth locations
- Marina’s Tapas, Optimist Hall
- Londas Place
NOVEMBER
OPENINGS:
- PopUp Bagels, Ballantyne
- Szechuan Mansion Hotpot, Arboretum
- Yugenn, South End
- Oaklore Bar & Bottle Shop, South End
- Poppycox, Optimist Hall
- Leroy’s Snack Shack, Plaza Midwood
- Provided Coffee, NoDa
- Valhalla Pub, Uptown – Reopened
- NADC Burger, Latta Arcade
- Two Scoops Creamery, NoDa
- Sip & Cinder, Waxhaw
CLOSINGS:
- Bar-B-Q King, West Charlotte
- Big Ben Pub, Elizabeth
- Blaze Pizza, South End
OCTOBER
OPENINGS:
- Distro Beer Hub, South End
- Sala, Myers Park
- Whataburger, Albemarle Road
- Plaza Beer Garden, Uptown
CLOSINGS:
- The Eagle, South End
SEPTEMBER
OPENINGS:
- Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails, Park Rd
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Plaza Midwood
- Soul Gastrolounge, NoDa
- Retro Bar, Uptown
- The Scoop N Scootery, Uptown
- ESO Pasta, Optimist Hall
- Milkshake Factory, Uptown
- Bossy Beulah’s, Park Road
CLOSINGS:
- Mattie’s Diner, Plaza Midwood
JULY & AUGUST
OPENINGS:
- Henrietta’s, LoSo
- Fenwick’s, Myers Park re-opened
- Spaghett, Uptown
- Tyber Creek, Uptown
- McHale’s Pub, NoDa
- The Bar at Optimist Hall
- Surefire Market, Camp North End
- Nickyo’s Rodeo, South End
- The People’s Market, Myers Park
- Sushi Taku, South End
- Cara’s Cookie Co., Camp North End
- Harper’s Cafe, Pineville
- Yafo Kitchen, Ballantyne
CLOSINGS:
- Mazi, South End closed
- Resident Culture Southend Taproom
- Mattie’s Diner, Plaza Midwood
- Bakersfield, Dilworth
- Bossy Beulah’s – South End location
- 800 Degrees Carolinas, Uptown
- Red Clay Ciderworks, LoSo
- Bar One Lounge, Uptown
JUNE
OPENINGS:
- The Pub at Uptown, Uptown
- Leluia Hall, Dilworth
- Sora, Myers Park
- Fontana di Vino, South Park
- Haraz Coffee House, South End
- Canteen at Camp Party, Camp North End
- Seemingly Overzealous, Dilworth
- The Painted Rooster, Plaza Midwood
- Salted Melon Market, South Park
CLOSINGS:
- Rusty Bucket, South Park
- Noda Market and Deli, Noda
- Billy Sunday Charlotte, Optimist Hall
- McCormick & Schmick’s, Uptown
- Queen City Grounds/Nightflyer Roastworks, Uptown
MAY
OPENINGS:
- Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, Fort Mill
- Ms Didi’s Caribbean Kitchen, Windsor Park
CLOSINGS:
- Lebowski’s Dilworth
APRIL
OPENINGS:
- Let’s Meat KBBQ, South End re-opened
- BAM! Snoballs
- Blinders Sports Lounge, South End
- La Lima Sangucheria, South End
- Mazi, South End (now closed)
- Clark’s Snack Bar, Plaza Midwood
- Pure on The Plaza, Plaza Midwood
- Kaya Gastrolounge, Belmont
- Yassou Greek, Myers Park
- Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, South Park
- Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, Fort Mill
- Sorellina Pasta, Plaza Midwood
CLOSINGS:
- JJ’s Red Hots, Dilworth
- Beyond Amazing Donuts, Montford
MARCH
OPENINGS:
- Pizzeria Sapienza, Dilworth
- Knowledge Perk Coffee, Uptown
- Curry Gate, Matthews
- BAR ONE Lounge, Uptown (now closed)
- Tipsy Pickle, Camp North End
- Cocktail Lounge at 3rd and Fernwood, Midtown
- Wheatberry Bakeshop, Uptown
CLOSINGS:
- QueenCity Craft and Gourmet, Ballantyne
- The Punch Room in the Ritz Carlton
- Fenwick’s, Myers Park (re-opened under new ownership)
- The Good Wurst, Plaza Midwood. (Reopened as Clarks Snack Bar)
- The Bottle Tree, Belmont (Reopened as Kaya Gastrolounge)
FEBRUARY
OPENINGS:
- Dogwood Southern Table and Bar, Uptown
- El Veneno, Uptown
- Nora Mac’s Irish Pub, Ballantyne
- Babaloo Coffee Club, South End
- Que Fresa Taqueria + Bar, Uptown
- Cork & Cap, Camp North End
- Astoria Cafe, South End
CLOSINGS:
- Link and Pin, South End
- Duckworth’s, Ballantyne
- Krustaceans Seafood Charlotte
- Pauline Tea-Bar & Apothecary, Beatties Ford
- Wolfman Pizza, Cotswold
- Noche Bruta, Camp North End
JANUARY
OPENINGS:
- Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co., Camp North End
- Marina’s Tapas, Optimist Hall
- Qahwah House, Plaza Midwood
- Finale Pizza & Pasta, South Charlotte
- Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor, NoDa
- Rada, Myers Park
- King of Fire, Uptown
- Tacos 4 Life, Dilworth
- Tora Izakaya, University
- DŌZO, Wesley Heights (now relocating)
CLOSINGS:
- Wentworth & Fenn, Camp North End
- NoDa Brewing’s OG location
- Babe & Butcher’s CNE retail shop (space will be used as a kitchen)
- The Kings Kitchen
- Haymaker
