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The King's Kitchen, Charlotte, NC

The King's Kitchen

4.7
4.7
2140 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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 2,140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King's Kitchen offers "amazing" southern cuisine with a heartfelt mission. Diners rave about the "fantastic" service and delightful dishes like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and fried green tomatoes. The non-profit restaurant's profits support community initiatives, making it a "wonderful" choice for both "great" food and a "great" cause.

2,140 Reviews

  1. Khisa

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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!

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  2. 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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  3. Vince

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    vip
    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

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  4. Lourdes

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Truly delicious. Started out with the pickled shrimp - very ceviche like and fabulous. The shrimp and grits had amazing flavor and the texture was perfect. The trout was outstanding. It came with a light sauce that complimented the fish very well. The crispiness of the skin was perfectly blended with the flakiness of the fish. Service was wonderful. Our server, Will, was friendly and attentive. My husband couldn’t stop complimenting the collards. And don’t forget the biscuits which looked like regular run of the meal biscuits until you took a bite and realized they were far from regular. We ended the meal with the banana pudding which did not disappoint at all. Wish we’d had room for the coconut cake but just couldn’t have another bite. Top all of this off with the fact that the restaurant is not for profit and its mission is to provide meals and opportunities for under served community in the area!! What a winning combination!!

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  5. Donald

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very nice. Temperature of food could have been hotter. It got cold to soon. My husband thought the baked oysterwere the best of all. The fried corn was to small of a portion. I made reservation with a note that I was celebrating my husband for clergy month. There was no acknowledgement. That was disappointing knowing the history of the restaurant and the spiritual base involved. Carla our waitress was great.

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  6. Calvin

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. Menu is full of great options and love supporting the mission of King’s Kitchen.

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  7. Nelson

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great lunch before the Concert for Carolina. Wanted to find a place that donated money/nonprofit type restaurant and it was delicious

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  8. Craig

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing mission! Keep it up! Blessings!

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  9. HerssonP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with great service and a cozy but upscale venue what more could you ask for? The Banaana Pudding that’s what you ask for.

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  10. Linda

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish we had a positive experience. I read the reviews. their mission is the reason I made my booking . We were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the service excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and if I lived here or nearby I would definitely be back. Sadly we are now on our way home to England, thank you to all your staff for making our last night in Charlotte a very enjoyable one.

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The King's Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2140 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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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