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Decor
Inside
Soul Rolls
Menu 12-1-23
Fried Chicken, coleslaw, black eyed peas
Shaded Outdoor seating
Merts Famous Salmon Cakes, Mac and cheese, okra and tomatoes
Inside seating
Mert's Heart & Soul Southern Restaurant ·$$

This uptown takeout kitchen supplies the working people of Charlotte's Center City with all the southern-fried soul food they can eat. Choose from delectable staples like blackened pork chops, salmon cakes, or a plate of fried chicken that will only leave you wanting more. Mert's also features a selection of "Low Country favorites" like shrimp and grits, fried catfish, and soft shell crab on a hoagie bun. Eating on the run? Opt for a Po' Boy sandwich of shrimp or fish. The vibrant and quirky décor makes it a great place to hang out with friends.

Website: mertscharlotte.com

Phone: (704) 342-4222

Cross Streets: Between E 6th St and E 5th St

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Open now

  • Tue 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

214 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202 ·206.78 mi

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Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

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Tara M. 09/14/26

I'm so glad my son and I were able to get here while we were in Charlotte. I wish I could give Mert's 100 stars. First off, the place is super cute; great music and incredible vibes. The service...

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LaWanda N. 09/13/26

While in town for the Chicago Bears game, we decided to dine at Mert's because it was 0.3 miles from our hotel & the ratings were fair. We weren't disappointed but not overly impressed either....

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Anamarta L. 10/16/26

The Carolina pork was very flavorful, tender, a little fatty but overall very good. Great potato salad and amazing cornbread (ask for extra butter)! Service was very good and charming little BBQ...

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Danielle V. 09/25/26

Stopped here based on many recommendations and it was just okay. Service was decent but not overly friendly. I got the catfish meal with shrimp creole and the catfish was the best thing I had. The...

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Felicia F. 08/16/26

Visited Mert's while in Charlotte. We arrived before the crowd and were seated immediately. The cornbread was phenomenal. I could have just had that. My catfish were small not really meaty like...

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