The King's Kitchen
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
- Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00–22:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00
- Phone number
(704) 375-1990
- Website
- Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Executive Chef
Phil Barnes
- Area
Uptown
- Cross Street
Church and Trade
- Parking Details
Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
- Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Starters
Deviled EggsUS$6.00
Pimento CheeseUS$7.00
Ashe County Pimento Cheese Toasted Rye
Fried OystersUS$16.00
Crispy Oysters, Caper Remoulade
Noble's Tomato BisqueUS$6.00
Chevre, Basil
Butterbean HummusUS$11.00
Radish, Pickled Onion, Benne Seed Everything Toast
Grilled Pork BellyUS$14.00
Crispy Shallots, Creamed Kale
Boiled PeanutsUS$6.00
Ranch Seasoning
Salads
Spring MixUS$10.00
Watermelon Radish, Golden Beets, Sweet Potato Dressing
Kilt KaleUS$12.00
Butternut Squash, Cornbread Crumble, Warm Jowl Bacon Vinaigrette
Pickled Shrimp SaladUS$14.00
Pickled Shrimp, Carrots, Candied Peanuts, Dill Mayo, Apple Vinegar
Meats
a la carte
Aunt Beaut's Pan Fried Chicken
Joyce Farms Chicken
- Quarter WhiteUS$10.00
- Quarter DarkUS$7.00
Grilled CatfishUS$16.00
Smoked Mayo
Country Fried SteakUS$21.00
She Crab Sauce
Seared Rainbow TroutUS$22.00
Country Ham Relish
Grilled Boneless Pork Chop*US$19.00
Apple Butter
Composed
Country CaptainUS$16.00
Carolina Gold Rice, Chicken Thighs, Almond, Peppers, Curry, Sunchoke Chow Chow
Shrimp and GritsUS$21.00
Tomato, Garlic, Andouille
Roasted Pork ShoulderUS$20.00
Black Pepper Dumplings, Rainbow Carrots, Kale, Coddled Egg
NC BouillabaisseUS$23.00
Oysters, Shrimp, Catfish, Andouille, Seafood Broth, Toast Points
Calabash ShrimpUS$18.00
Fries, Slaw, Comeback Sauce
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$15.00
Slaw, Duke's Mayo, Pickles, Copain Bun
King's Burger*US$16.00
American or Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce, Onion, Dijon, Duke's Mayo
Southern Classic
Make It a "Southern Classic"US$9.00
Choose three sides to complete your meal; Excludes Fries
Southern Necessaries
Biscuits & Cornbread
Jam & Butter
- SingleUS$2.00
- Basket of 4US$7.00
Orange Berry PunchUS$4.00
Apple Cider PunchUS$5.00
Unknown Craft Ginger AleUS$5.00
Abita Root BeerUS$4.00
Sides
a la carte
CollardsUS$7.00
Mac & CheeseUS$8.00
Reezy PeezyUS$7.00
Anson Mills GritsUS$7.00
Creamed Potatoes & GravyUS$7.00
Roasted Sweet PotatoesUS$7.00
Pecan Syrup
KalettesUS$8.00
Country Ham Vinaigrette
Braised SunchokesUS$8.00
Baby Carrots, Turnips, Garlic, Lemon, Herbs
FriesUS$6.00
Hand Cut Potatoes
Wine
White
Shelton, Riesling, Yadkin Valley, NC, 2018
- GlassUS$9.00
- CarafeUS$36.00
Herencias, Altes, Garnatxa Blanca, Catalonia, Spain, 2018
- GlassUS$10.00
- CarafeUS$40.00
Novellum, Chardonnay, Cotes Catalonia, France, 2018
- GlassUS$11.00
- CarafeUS$44.00
Cantina Bolzano, Pinot Grigio, Alto, Adige, Italy, 2019
- GlassUS$12.00
- CarafeUS$48.00
Bodegas la Cana, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2020
- GlassUS$14.00
- CarafeUS$56.00
Bench, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA
- CarafeUS$48.00
Cellar del Roure, "Cullerot", White Blend, Spain, 2019
- GlassUS$15.00
- CarafeUS$60.00
Lafage Domaine, Cote Est, Grenache Blanc Blend, France, 2019
- CarafeUS$32.00
Umberto Fiore, Moscato d'Asti, Italy, 2019
- GlassUS$10.00
- CarafeUS$40.00
Casa d'Ambra "Ischia Bianco", Campania, Italy, 2019
- CarafeUS$36.00
Red
La Premier Miracle, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2017
- GlassUS$14.00
- CarafeUS$56.00
Bloodroot Wines, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CA, 2018
- GlassUS$15.00
- CarafeUS$60.00
Janasse Reserve, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2018
- GlassUS$14.00
- CarafeUS$56.00
The 75 Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2018
- GlassUS$12.00
- CarafeUS$48.00
Evodia, Garnacha, Spain, 2018
- GlassUS$9.00
- CarafeUS$36.00
Fattoria di Basciano, Ruffina, Chianti, 2018
- GlassUS$12.00
- CarafeUS$48.00
Black Slate la Vilella Alta, Priorat, Spain, 2018
- CarafeUS$54.00
Solanera Vina Viejas, Monastrell Blend, Yecla, Spain 2018
- CarafeUS$52.00
Casa Castillo las Gravas, Monastrell Blend, Jumilla, Spain, 2018
- CarafeUS$72.00
Mas Donis, Barrica Red Blend, Spain, 2018
- CarafeUS$32.00
Chateau la Bourree, Castillon, Cotes de Bordeaux, France, 2017
- CarafeUS$36.00
La Kiuva, Nebbiolo, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, 2018
- CarafeUS$48.00
Planeta, Nero d'Avola, Italy, 2017
- CarafeUS$42.00
Benoit Daridan, Cheverny, Pinot Noir, Loire Valley, France, 2018
- CarafeUS$56.00
Lafage Tessellae GSM, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2018
- CarafeUS$40.00
Chateau Pesquie, Grenache, Syrah, Ventoux Blend, Rhone Valley, 2015
- CarafeUS$40.00
Stephanie Aviron Fleurie, Beaujolais, Vielles Vingnes, France, 2013
- CarafeUS$48.00
Sparkling / Rosé
La Contesse Prosecco, Italy, NV
- GlassUS$10.00
- CarafeUS$40.00
Louis de Grenelle, Brut Rose, Loire Valley, NV
- CarafeUS$52.00
Lafage Miraflores, Roussillon, France, 2020
- GlassUS$11.00
- CarafeUS$44.00
Scarpetta "Frico", Tuscany, 2019
- GlassUS$10.00
- CarafeUS$40.00
Giovanna Tantini, Rose, Veneta, Italy, 2019
- CarafeUS$40.00
Cicada's Song "Pay du Var, Provence, France, 2020
- GlassUS$15.00
- CarafeUS$60.00
Featured Drink
St Jean du Barrouz, Grenache, Syrah Blend, L'argile
Every few months we collaborate with Eric Solomon of European Cellars to select a must-try vintage to share with you, deeply discounted, by the glass
- GlassUS$17.00
- CarafeUS$68.00
What 1,751 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The King's Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 1751 OpenTable diners.
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129 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Additional information
- Cross Street
Church and Trade
- Area
Uptown
- Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00–22:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00
- Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Parking Details
Street parking is available in metered spaces on Church St (North of Trade St) and on Trade St (West of Church St). <br /><br />There is a paid garage half a block on the left hand side of Church St.
- Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive Chef
Phil Barnes
- Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(704) 375-1990