Rada

Rada is the 46 seat neighborhood restaurant on Selwyn Avenue in Myers Park, from chef Callan Buckles and owner Eloy Roy. It earned praise from both The New York Times and the Michelin Guide within its first year, and Axios Charlotte named it the best restaurant in the city in 2026. Plates are built to share and the menu changes often. Start with the snack section and let the rest of the table follow from there. The room is small and close, which is exactly why people book it for the important dinners.

What to know

• The Gilda and the eggplant escabeche are the snacks to begin with.
• Weekend tables go quickly, so aim for a weeknight.
• The martini gets talked about as much as the food.
• It sits in a neighborhood instead of a restaurant district.