Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Gastonia

"What is it: Marketed as a sushi burger bar, Cowfish is arguably one of the city’s most unique restaurants—even its name is an enigma. The menu is anything but traditional, including what they call “burgushi,” sushi rolls that are made with a mixture of both sushi and hamburger meat. The combo is strikingly delicious and might just blow your mind but don’t worry, the eatery also serves regular sushi and burgers as well as plenty of other options if you aren’t quite ready to revamp your tastebuds with new flavors."

"Located on Sharon Road, The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is one of the most famous family-friendly restaurants in Charlotte NCof all time. Waiting for dinner and looking for ways to distract your child?. You can bring them to the counter and be entertained by the huge fish tanks filled with actual live cowfish swimming around."

"The Cowfish is a one-of-a-kind dining experience, thriving on its ability to fuse two niche products seamlessly on the same menu. Certainly unusual, absolutely great!. The first and only "Sushi Burger Bar"!"

"O-Ku offers a fresh and original take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers unique and exceptional dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Remindful of traditional Japanese culture, its menu is composed of signature starters, modern Japanese entrees, and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the one of a kind designed space."

"Great energetic ambiance, service was awesome and food was delicious. I cant wait to go back and try more dishes."

"The best items are everything on the menu including beef brisket, ribs, rib tips, and bacon wrapped jalapeños.” See all Midwood Smokehouse reviews"

"The Plaza Midwood late-night staple has an extensive menu that includes Southern classics like peach cobbler, pecan and apple pie and banana pudding, available until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday."

"Area:PinevilleHours: Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Ever had St. Louis-style pizza?. Now you can try it in Charlotte at this new restaurant in Pineville."

"Eastern North Carolina style, South Carolina style, forget the distinctions...this is just plain "suey-perb" barbecue. The meat is slow roasted for a smoky, rich and tender culinary experience. You add the sauce (however much or little) you prefer."

"When you bring the family to visit the historic Latta Plantation they will see North Carolina history coming to life as they make their way around the cotton plantation. Families can see what life was like for the slaves and planters as you visit the eleven farm outbuildings (which include a restored slave house), on a self-guided tour. You can join in a guided tour of the plantation home which has been carefully restored to accurately reflect living conditions for the settler family around 1800 to 1865."

"The Latta Plantation or Latta House was built in 1800 in a style known as the federal style with some element of Georgia design. The plantation is open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday I0.00AM to 4:30 PM daily and Sunday 1.00 PM to 4:30 PM. Visitors are allowed to self-tour the facilities including the outbuildings and the circa 1800 house within the facilities."

"This 19th-century cotton plantation occupies a small corner of a scenic nature preserve, a dozen miles north of Uptown Charlotte. Exhibits in the visitor center tell the story of the Latta family and their 32..."

"Part of the intrepid Ballantyne area on the south side of Charlotte, the Village offers a neat, clean collection of high-end retailers, eateries and personal services set in an attractive, pedestrian-friendly environment. A mixed-use development, Ballantyne Village also boasts a number of luxury condos and office spaces, giving the place a distinct "downtown" feel. In the evening, stop by the Village Theater, an arthouse-style independent cinema that serves imported beer and wine."

"At Ballantyne Village you'll always find what you're looking for. Exceptional dining, fantastic spa and salon services, great entertainment, cigars, movies, gifts, clothing, home furnishings, china, crystal, electronics, desserts and so much more.[Learn more]"

"For a shopping mall with a difference why not drop into the Sleep Poet Antiques Mall?. With more than 250 booths to explore selling everything from vintage clothing, jewelry, books, pictures, antique furniture as well as modern and classic home furnishings, this is 55,000 sq ft of fun shopping experience for everyone!. The aisles are wide so there’s no problem if you have a stroller."

"Sleepy Poet Antique Mall is a sprawling 60,000-square-foot space packed with treasures waiting to be unearthed. You could spend an entire day wandering the aisles, daydreaming about how the pieces you see would fit perfectly in your (dream) home. You’ll find unique home decor, furniture, and the vintage toys you loved as a kid."

"Formerly located in Elizabeth, Crown Station Coffee House & Pub has reopened in NoDa, serving up coffee (as well as a few stronger beverages, too) paired with live music, well into the night."

"Anne Neilson Fine Art offers a 5200 square foot sprawling gallery space with a variety of traditional and contemporary artwork from over fifty talented national and international artists. They are dedicated to being a lighthouse in Charlotte and beyond. With an eye on bettering the world, a portion of all sales are given directly to partnering non- profit organizations devoted to enriching the lives of those less fortunate."

"Cost of admission: Free Address: 532 Governor Morrison Street, Suite 110 Charlotte, NCThe Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery serves the Southpark area, with a collection of over 50 remarkable artists. Featuring international favorites, and up and coming talents, this gallery is a great place to spend an afternoon browsing art. Anneneilsonfineart.com"

"This historic South End gallery recently celebrated twenty years of bringing beautiful works of contemporary art to Charlotte. The inviting gallery, which features floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls, is concentrated on exhibiting Southern talent as well as American artists not often seen in this region. What you’ll find: Look for well-known artists like Herb Jackson or Jacob Cooley, as well as newer names like Laura Sanders or Kate Long Stevenson with exhibits alternating every other month or so."

"Hidell Brooks gallery specializes in the work of well-established and solidly-emerging contemporary artists. The gallery rotates solo and group exhibitions monthly and provides an excellent atmosphere for both individuals and corporations to contemplate quality works of art in all styles, mediums and price ranges. They represent the work of regional and national artists, while maintaining their original goal of exhibiting works of art by american artists who have rarely been shown in the southeast."

"Historic South End is the home to many of the top galleries in the city, and Hidell Brooks is no exception. Run full time by business partners Katherine Hidell Thomas and Rebecca Brooks, Hidell Brooks has been bringing color and creativity from all mediums to Charlotte collectors for 21 years. “Hidell Brooks provides an excellent atmosphere for both individuals and corporations to contemplate quality works of art in all styles, mediums and price ranges,” says Katherine."