Best Soul Food Restaurant
Mert's Heart and Soul
Staff Pick
A repeat winner. Southern and Low Country dishes prepared with heart by owners James and Renee Bazelle at this downtown favorite where everybody takes out-of-town guests. It's Charlotte's version of NYC's Sylvia's.
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