Belmont, North Carolina | Where to Eat | Best Restaurants | Nellie's | String Bean | Bottle Tree

Belmont is a small North Carolina town located on I-85 just west of the Catawba River and just 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte. It is a French term for “beautiful mountain,” named for the nearby Crowders Mountain. A quiet alternative to the nearby city life, downtown “Main Street” provides a vibrant epicenter that has transformed Belmont into one the trendiest places to dine in the Charlotte area. Not to disregard the many great gastropubs, we have highlighted what we believe are the top restaurants with unique or famed offerings. CONTENTS 00:00 Intro Teaser 00:37 Map and Overview 01:15 Nellie's Southern Kitchen 04:21 The String Bean 07:43 The Bottle Tree 12:00 The Everyday Market 13:21 Twisted Sugar 14:23 Tastebuds Popcorn Nellie’s Southern Kitchen Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is a local favorite founded on Southern hospitality and down home cooking. It gets its inspiration from Nellie Jonas, the great grandmother of the acclaimed Jonas Brothers. The restaurant pays honor to Nellie, the incredible cook and hostess, as well as Belmont, the town she called home until her passing in 2011. The String Bean The String Bean is a multifaceted establishment that combines a market, a butcher shop, catering, and a Southern bistro. The market has fresh seafood, beef and pork - as well as craft beers and wine. The concept was started by a husband and wife team as a place where folks could enjoy new twists on classic favorites while enjoying a warm and engaging atmosphere. The Bottle Tree The Bottle Tree delivers unpretentious fine dining by serving globally inspired dishes made with seasonal Southern ingredients. Their top-notch execution of creative dishes can be enjoyed indoors as well as on their ample cobblestone patio. Craft cocktails, local beers, and a world-class wine list round out their featured goodies. Everyday Market The Everyday Market is a community-focused eatery that delivers simple, delicious made-from-scratch foods and a variety of beverages. With European influence, this local café is a go-to spot to satisfy our post-meal sweet tooth and coffee craving. Twisted Sugar Twisted Sugar is a chain of gourmet cookie and custom soda shops with locations in 9 states - including this spot in downtown Belmont. All cookies are made fresh in store, a place that delivers a polished yet comfortable down home feel. Tastebuds Popcorn Handcrafting gourmet popcorn in Belmont, NC since 2011, Tastebuds is a unique establishment that offers over 200 flavors of popcorn - all made with real ingredients. They will let you sample the goods, but be prepared to make some tough choices.