Experts' Choice Award Mert's Heart and Soul
What the experts agree on
Mert's serves classic Southern and Lowcountry soul food—fried chicken, shrimp and grits, mac 'n' cheese—with generous sides, fair prices, and warm hospitality that draws locals and visitors alike.
“Straightforward renditions of Southern classics, from collard greens and fried green tomatoes to tangy pulled pork. Pricing is fair, and the Southern hospitality is sugary sweet. ”
– Frommer's
Zagat4.3
"A "must-try", especially "if you're visiting Charlotte", say fans of this easy-on-the-wallet Uptown Southerner." Full review
BlackBook "Mainstays are shrimp and grits, fried chicken, barbecue, po' boys, and pork chops. But a mound of fixins...are the backbone."
Fodor's "Business executives and arts patrons make their way to Mert's—named for Myrtle, a favorite customer with a sunny disposition." Full review
Where "This stylish yet down-home eatery offers patrons simple, savory Southern, soul and Lowcountry cooking: Think award-winng mac 'n' cheese or sweet cornbread sitting alongside fried chicken." Full review
The Infatuation "Mert’s can single-handedly lift your mood during your lunch break, even on the worst, dumpster-fire of a Monday. It’s been serving excellent Lowcountry and Gullah-inspired dishes since..." Full review
