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The King's Kitchen, Charlotte, NC

The King's Kitchen

4.8
4.8
2147 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
21:30
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Locally-sourced, southern-inspired, mission-driven cuisine in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

Whether you sit down to a heaping plate of Aunt Beaut’s pan fried chicken or opt for our Chef’s pick of fresh fish daily, know that here, our cuisine extends well beyond delicious: it is truly good for the soul.

Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte with a mission of bringing hope to those most in need, King’s Kitchen is a non-profit, southern-inspired restaurant that doubles as a ministry to give hope, dignity and a warm meal to those most in need. Dine well knowing that each meal purchased directly contributes to a free meal to our homeless neighbors as well as job training to give others a new lease on life.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (704) 375-1990
  • Website
    http://www.kingskitchen.org/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Danowski
  • Location
    129 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Church and Trade
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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The King's Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." This non-profit restaurant delights with high-quality Southern cuisine and a mission to support the community. Diners rave about standout dishes like shrimp and grits. Its cozy yet upscale atmosphere makes it a Charlotte favorite.

2,147 Reviews

  1. Donna

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love eating at The King's Kitchen! The food is so delicious. And the servers are awesome! My husband and I have been several times and this time we took friends who were visiting Charlotte. They both absolutely loved The King's Kitchen! The ambience is great as well as everything else. We can't say enough good things about it.

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  2. Brian

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    shrimp and grits were great. One of the best presentations of one of my favorite dishes.

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  3. Shelley

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and the mission of this restaurant!

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  4. NancyM

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for!

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  5. Donna

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at The King's Kitchen is delicious! This is our 2nd time eating there. The food is fresh and our server Will was awesome. He explained all about the different dishes, letting us know which are the favorites for diners at The King's Kitchen. Ashe County pimiento cheese (made here in NC) is the best I've ever eaten. My husband had the pork loin and it was seasoned perfectly. I had the fried green tomatoes (on appetizer menu) as my entree. There were so many fried green tomatoes that my husband and I couldn't eat all of them. Brussel sprouts were perfectly roasted with crisp edges. I highly recommend this restaurant. Quick service!

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  6. Raquel

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambiance and cause was amazing!! Highly recomment!! The Mac and Cheese and Blackberry Mule was to die for!!!

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  7. William

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in the bar area so our server was really the bartender and not one of the servers assigned to the dining room Our appetizers consisted of fried green tomatoes, piento cheese, and bread basket. All appetizers were good. Our dinners were OK. We had shrimp and grits, pork shoulder, fried chicken, blackened salmon and chicken and dumplings. Sides were mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts. The food was OK but the fries chicken and mac and cheese were served cold

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  8. Khisa

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! I love the business model! How awesome is it to eat great food, be hosted by warm and knowledgeable staff, while eating delicious food? I’m a fan!
    The King's KitchenResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi KhisaL, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at The King's Kitchen and enjoyed our food and the warm and knowledgeable staff. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. It's wonderful to know that you're a fan of our business model! We're glad that you enjoyed the unique experience of enjoying our food while being hosted by our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Matthew

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I selected King‘s Kitchen for a business dinner for a group of eight. I wanted to treat my out of town guests to local southern cuisine. The service was professional and prompt. The food came out very quickly. Each dish was unique and delicious. My out-of-town guests were pleased with the selections from the menu and the bar. Our expectations were wildly exceeded by the quality of the food and the service.

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  10. Vince

    VIP

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service were great. We told our server we had a time crunch and they made sure that everything came out on time and was delicious
    The King's KitchenResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hey VinceZ, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The King's Kitchen for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We're also glad that you had a great experience despite the time constraint. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're delighted to have met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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The King's Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2147 OpenTable diners.

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21:30
Google Map for The King's Kitchen

129 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Church and Trade
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Danowski
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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