South 21 Jr Family Restaurant

776 reviews

6920 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213

www.south21jr.com

+17045981183

About

South 21 Jr Family Restaurant is a Family restaurant located at 6920 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213. It has received 776 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-8PM
Tuesday11AM-8PM
Wednesday11AM-3PM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday11AM-8PM
Sunday11AM-8PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of South 21 Jr Family Restaurant: 6920 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213

  • South 21 Jr Family Restaurant has 4.5 stars from 776 reviews

  • Family restaurant

  • "Great little diner feel"

    "I was looking forward to trying one of the top 10 fried chicken places in town - and near work! I knew I'd have to wait, so I called in my order no issues"

    "I have been going here since I was a little girl, and I have never been more disappointed"

    "So I just ate here for the first time and I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich added bacon and cheese to it and the combo meal was on special with fries and a drink I decided to get half fries and half onion rings"

    "Ole time favorite"

Reviews

  • Brandon Russ

Great little diner feel. My family and I have been eating at South 21 since I was born, and I still go almost once a week for a good burger and fries. The tarter sauce is a must try you will never find anything that can even come close to how amazing the sauce is. The fried fish is also great, and the portion sizes are great for the price. One of my favorite Charlotte family owned restaurants!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Golde Fried Chicken Fries with Roll, Golden Fried Chicken, Super Boy with Onion Rings, Combo Burger Fries Drink, Grilled Chicken, Triple Cheeseburger with Fries, Hot Dog, Roll, Jumbo Shrimp, Super Boy, BBQ, Grilled Chicken Chef Salad, Fries Potatoes Salad, Jumbo Cheeseburger, Greek Salad
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Shelly Suttles

I was looking forward to trying one of the top 10 fried chicken places in town - and near work! I knew I'd have to wait, so I called in my order no issues. The restaurant is easy to find, and inside is a mix of older ceiling and shiny pleather seating. I had to go back to work so when ready I left, and the counter person was nice enough to offer a refill. The fries and chicken were hot so I waited about 10 minutes to eat (the drive back) and they were still good and warm. The fries were nothing amazing but good, and fairly unsalted (if at all) and the roll was the same good but not awesome, the slaw looked great but I dislike vinegar so I don't know. The fried chicken was disappointing. Same batter used on the fish I'm guessing and while hot, juicy and crispy, unseasoned and bland.

  • Bailey Koontz

I have been going here since I was a little girl, and I have never been more disappointed. I live in Salisbury… so it’s a bit of a drive to get here. I got there at 11, and even waited a few moments after the doors opened before going in. There was a gentleman who helped me place a to-go order, but was in a sense, unprofessional. Before I could finish my order he would talk over me. I have a stuttering problem and I felt very rushed. My family are regulars here. When I come in, they are pretty understanding of my condition. The male who helped me pack the food into a bag (it was a big order) was the nicest out of all of them. I will be going to the drive in south 21 from here on out.

  • m patterson

So I just ate here for the first time and I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich added bacon and cheese to it and the combo meal was on special with fries and a drink I decided to get half fries and half onion rings. Great customer service but the food is what I had a issue with. The half and half fries and onion rings only got two onion rings the rest was fries. The chicken breast on the sandwich was so small you couldn’t even see it with out taking the bun off it was loaded with lettuce though. Most definitely not worth the price I paid for it at all. Probably won’t be recommending or returning.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$10–20

  • Roxie Cornelison

Ole time favorite. Local restaurant. Support them Their food is as good or only better after all the years. Keep frying guys. ❤️.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Golde Fried Chicken Fries with Roll, Golden Fried Chicken, Super Boy, Fries Potatoes Salad, Jumbo Cheeseburger, French Fries, Fish and Chips
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
My grandgirls love it to. I've been going longer than they are old. 10 yrs old and I'm 62. Wow

  • Caleb Upton

I work for a company police dept we operate in the UNCC area as security for the off campus communities/studrnt living, and I come here in uniform. The first time I came here I received a discount. I do not expect the discount, if I receive one I put whatever the discount was right back to the restaurant as a tip but when the restaurant thinks about me it is appreciated. I just came in this evening to get a BBQ sandwich a female worker rang me up and the male up front made it his mission to come over and make sure she didn't give me a discount. This guy must not realize I do the same job as the local LE.

  • Huida Harris

Pretty good, this is my first time visiting. Everyone was nice from the phone and picking up my food. The only chuckle that I had was “jumbo shrimp” is a filet regular shrimp so “assume” that is jumbo. Kind of cliché. The flounder was good. I’m not sure where exactly this restaurant is originally from buuuuut the coleslaw was just cabbage sitting in some vinegar type dressing - not my cup of tea. Overall it was okay not some place I would go to on the regular basis
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • monique mcclam

I went here for lunch with my husband and got the combo a cheeseburger with fries and added bacon. He end up getting a seafood platter that came with two sides. My lunch was like any normal burger nothing to wow over. Everything does seem to be made fresh so that’s good. My husband told me he didn’t enjoy his meal but unfortunately I couldn’t try it because I cannot have seafood. The lunch comb we had came with drinks that total to 17 dollars and some change before our military discount (came up to 14 something). The place is a nice set up and clean.

  • JOSEPH JENNINGS

MUST SAY "BIGG UPS" TO SOUTH 21 IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT FAMILY OWNED RESTAURANT THIS IS THE BEST PLACE GREAT SERVICE GREAT GOOD FOOD SOON AS I GET OFF WORK THIS MY DINNER SPOTSO IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO EAT WELL WORTH THE PRICE DEFINITELY WORTH GOOD GREAT TASTING FOOD THIS IS THE SPOT "MUCH LOVE "....... MIAMI BOYZ
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Golden Fried Chicken, Super Boy, BBQ, Jumbo Cheeseburger

  • James Lewis

As stated in other reviews, I got the fried chicken and it had no seasoning not even salt and crust was way to hard and crunchy. I also got fries that had no salt on them either. I remembered as a kid how much I loved the Sunday chicken dinner for 69 cents and I was very disappointed with what they are offering today. I will never go back because there are just to many places that I would go to spend my money that are better.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

  • Marc Miller

South 21 Jr has really good food and they serve it fresh, hot and fast. The service is very friendly. The prices are more than reasonable. It's a great place to take the family. The decor is not so great and bumps my rating from 5 stars to 4. Their hamburgers, onion rings and shakes are excellent and you'll probably come back for more. Their chicken is the crispiest I've ever had ANYWHERE. Unfortunately the coating is bland and the meat a bit dry. With just a little more seasoning it would would truly be outstanding.

  • Ricky F.

We had lunch here the other day. The staff are very friendly and their customer service is exceptional!! The food came out fresh and hot. We had the "trout plate" which came with tartar sauce, fries, coleslaw and a roll. We will definitely be back, next time we will try their burger!! Really glad that we found this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Not sure
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Dr. Tech

This location is not as good as the one on highway 16 North. I think they have potential to do better but they need an intervention from Gordon Ramsay because they are in denial. When I complained about my sandwich with wilted lettuce tomato pickle He said he would make me another one but it would have the same lettuce and tomato and pickle, They should thank me for this post because for every person like me who points out their problem, 10 more left and never come back.

  • Cynthia R

I really was excited to try this place and looking forward to a flavorful juicy burger with fries. It came out fresh to order but it fell flat for me from there. Fries had no seasoning and the burger really didn’t taste like much to me either. Sweet tea wasn’t great either. Customer service was good however and I would give them another shot, just would probably try something different.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Irvin Greene

The price was good and the service was good but the Hot dog was the worst I have ever had. Why would someone serve the cheapest weeny they would buy? I have had better at a middle school fund raiser. I am sure the owner would not serve this to guests visiting at his home. So, why would he serve this to paying customer? I would not go back there if it were FREE! Circle K has a much better hot dog at a better price. But you have to fix it yourself.

  • Nic P

This is truly a place to visit while in Charlotte, I'm a born and raised Charlottean and as long as I can remember this restaurant has always been here, local owners with a loyal customer base. They have a great menu selection however I love their burgers! On my next visit I plan on trying a milkshake, old fashion and made from scratch you can't get better than that! The feel is family oriented, no frills or extras just good food.

  • Rico Gonzalo

My family and I were desperate trying to find a place to eat as we arrived from out of state. We saw this establishment and it was like light was shining straight down from the sky iluminating it to us. As soon as we stepped in, we felt the warmth and the man assisting us was corteuous and professional. I knew he was the owner before I confirmed it, you can tell with the way he was handling us. I would definitely come again!

  • Cedric B

The food is really fresh but the chicken is fried in the same grease as the fish and made it taste like fish I was so damn disappointed even the skin on the chicken was fishy .get it together.the Cole slaw doesn't be served the worst in Charlotte .
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
None
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: No
Curbside pickup: No

  • Deena Canup

First time eating here and the fried chicken definitely worth driving out tonight for. It was hot, juicy and crispy. Only I do wish you could get a bucket as well as the individual meals. We also had the chicken strips, burger and trout, including the homemade onion rings and tartar sauce. So good. I love that it was cooked to order. So you will wait for your food. Did I mention it was worth it? We will be back.

  • Mitchelle Wall

Waited for a order that was completely wrong they also gave me a brown paper bag nothing covering my food and the food just practically dumped in the bag and who mixes hot and cold foods together in one bag all around a very terrible experience for my first time there I do not recommend this place and will never be going back everyone up there is slow incompetent and should not working customer service

  • Ms Buttercup

OMG!!! Went to this location on Thursday night before closing to Dine In. Order the Trout dinner with onions rings “crispy” I brought my own salt, pepper, hot sauce, my own fork and alcohol wipes to wipe off table myself but the place was clean and the food was banging DELICIOUS fresh and HOT!!! I really enjoyed myself it’s been along time coming also EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE THANKS SOUTH21

  • Ecoscape Issuetrak

I have been eating at South 21 for years and love the food. I most say, South 21 Jr. Is a big disappointment. The last three times I have been there the food was not good. Each time hoping it would be better than the last. The last time there was it for me. NO MORE. I will never go back to this location. Fish, Onion rings, Hot dog are the last items I had there, and they are all bad!

  • Jeff Holshouser

Man, love thus little joint. Great hamburgers and French Fries. Lol. The oit dogs, on point. Youca t go wrong at this place. Everyone here is always smiling and nice. Very polite. So don't miss out, stop in and grab a burger. You won't be disappointed
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

  • Cooplife2 (Yorkiemom69)

This was my first time going here and I tell y'all..the burgers is sooo good. The service was fantastic. The was kind and funny. All smile. They can get my money anytime.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
French Fries, Cheeseburger

  • De Vampyr

ZERO social distancing for people in line, you can call ahead but still wait cramped with others for 30 minutes (multiple people in line were commenting), then a cashier with her mask hanging from one ear with face exposed. Used to love this place for the food, but can’t see myself going back after seeing the neglect of protocols. Sad end to a legend

  • Robin Gambill-New

Been eating here for over 22 years and everything I've ever had has been delicious. My favorite is the Jumbo cheeseburger combo with lemonade. The fish plate is also wonderful that vinegar based coleslaw I love it usually ask for a double helping. They never disappoint.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

  • Kathleen Cooke

Very casual. Excellent burgers. Generous portions for the working guy. Also, daily specials.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Jumbo Cheeseburger
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • J E

Was really excited to find this type of food so close to my home, but was really dissatisfied with the taste. I ordered the shrimp and fish and it was VERY bland. Tried to make it better with hot sauce but ended up throwing the entire plate away. The service was good, but food needs flavoring. Maybe they’re not known for their seafood options.

  • Flynn Wolfe

Just a good local burgers and fries place. Part of the South 21 Driv in family. Fish shrimp fried chicken onion rings and many more items on the menu. A different kind of cole slaw here with a slight hint of sauer kraut in an oil and vinegar dressing. It was delicious. Friendly and fast service in a 50's motif setting. I can't wait to go back.

  • nathaniel sewell

Still one of the best burgers and chicken in town. Fries and ice tea excellent
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Golden Fried Chicken
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Sean Burke

Family operated business that makes one of the best classic burgers in town. Great food, prices, and customer service. Everything is fresh and served hot, every time. They knock it out of the park.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes

  • Grizz The Green

food is classic, obviously not award winning but most definitely worth a weekly visit. i just wish they were open late. could be a total late night drive in. the staff are so helpful, especially the black dude with the fedora. Onion Rings and the burgers are fire
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Troy Barber

Great little burger place. The staff is friendly, and the onion rings are wonderful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Combo Burger Fries Drink, Triple Cheeseburger with Fries, Hot Dog, Jumbo Cheeseburger

  • Stefanie

My favorite burgers! I've had this as my favorite place to get delivered through postmates for a long time but I finally went in person yesterday and it was great. The staff is nice and funny, the food was fresh to order and bomb. Cute decor and I comfortable arrangement. The prices are hard to beat. Trust me, try it.

  • Joshua Miller

Service was a littke slow because they were busy, but the fiod and atmosphere were good. My burger was refreshingly basic -- enough to satisfy without making you feel like you've eaten half a cow. My wife's Greek salad looked great, especially with the added chicken. Plus, two people ate comfortably for less than $20.

  • Scott Orlinski

Burgers are tasty and much better than regular fast food (drive-thru type). The French fries are tasty and hot. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. At lunchtime we ordered at the counter and they called out food when ready. If you haven't been before, give it a try, I think you'll enjoy it a lot!

  • Terry Campbell

Food is always tasty here. Workers are friendly. Have daily specials and a large menu. There is not a lot of seating. Fried chicken takes a while since it's made fresh to order, It's definitely worth the wait. Excellent onion rings as well.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • S Phillips

The high rating, is more than accurate. I just ate the tastiest double cheeseburger, with a hot toasted to perfection bun, two good sized patties. Creamy melted cheese. Crisp, fresh, tomato and lettuce. French fries, were on point, not soggy, perfect size, crispy, golden brown. Awesome staff.

  • michael massey

If you want something to eat that trys to mimic, I hate to say it but it's this place. If you get the chance please go to East Independence boulevard that is a real south 21. It's not that it's bad it's just............ well The one on independence made it to the Food Network not this place.

  • Timothy Gorman

Great local place with great food, walking distance from the Blue Line light rail
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Sylvia McManus

Loved eating there. Our first time. Food was very delicious. Customer Service was Great. They were Friendly, Professional, and helpful during our visit. Will eat there again. Also told others about the restaurant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Bro. Hall Bey

Food was not as good tasting as I would have desired. The trout was not bad sized portion, the slaw was not a slaw that I'd go back for, the starter has a sort of pickle taste to it, onion rings were fine seem homemade. I was able to feed 2 adults and 1 child for about 30 dollars.

  • Chris Goodwin

Solid, dependable old school burger joint. Daily specials plates are a plus, they have fish plates. You can get a burger Carolina style here, but they don't make it messy, which is nice. The onion rings are pretty good, but I don't care for the cornmeal added to the breading.

  • Brittany Farmer

You know if the line is out the door, then it’s gotta be good. Definitely ma and pop vibes. Their burgers are hands down delicious!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Golden Fried Chicken, Jumbo Cheeseburger

  • Tj Williamson

It's a decent place to eat just don't add a tip when you pay upfront because you get zero service after you walk back to counter to get your food mo onw to fill your cup nothing but the young slim girl that works the cash register is nice to look at in her little shorts LOL

  • Dierdre Bunch

My favorite restaurant ever coming here you will definitely leave satisfied. Love Mike and his brother (sorry don't know his name) and the crew they are always very nice and welcoming. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10

  • Anita Johnson

Best place in the world the trout and onion rings are the best. I've eaten there since I was young and now my children and grandchildren want to go there over ant other restaurants in Charlotte
Service
Take out
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nancy Flinn

My family and I LOVE this restaurant. The people there are great and everyone is treated well from regulars to first timers. The food is great! The building might turn some people off, but for me, its exactly what I would expect for the older diner type feel. Its great!

  • Lewis Patton

Nick and crew are always on top of their game, and treat the classic car guys like family.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jumbo Cheeseburger

  • Mike Mills

Great food and good service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Tabatha Huckeba

Wow. I am absolutely blown away. The food is phenomenal. The service was outstanding. We tried the flounder shrimp and burgers. The slaw was definitely different but it was so good and I never like slaw unless its mine. 45 minute drive from me but I will be back.

  • Cindy Biggs

We drive 45 minutes to get 2 South 21 jr. And it's always a pleasure and it's always consistent and it's always wonderful tasting. If you love good food it's worth a drive even if it's an hour. Thank you South 21 from the blind man and his beautiful skinny wife

  • Tra Leigh

Food was kinda plain. I got the grill chicken dinner with fries. BBQ sauce tasted like watered down ketchup . No seasoning on the fries. My friend got a double burger with chili. And plain ol fries Oh and the sweet tea. That was good sweet tea!! …

  • Jonnie Smith

First time visitor, and everything was awesome. When I'm visiting the city again, I'm looking forward to coming back!!!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jonathan Brown-King

This place had a great burger and the cheer wine I had was excellent. The customer service was great and I really enjoyed the retro feel the restaurant. I would fully recommend this to anyone who loves a good mom and pop food type place.

  • Manny Merck

Nice place, nice people, Jocelyn burguers, nice salads! It is a quiet and clean place, I recommend it especially if you want to eat in a place from the 70s!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Ryan Travis

This is the best place to eat by far. From the wonderful owners and friendly faces behind the counter to the most delicious food ever. This is the only place that I love going!! Food is so fresh and so good! Onion rings for the win!!!

  • Sheena Beach

Quick service. Food very well made.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Super Boy, French Fries, Cheeseburger

  • Brittany Correa

Great spot! Friendly girls at the front, and my burger with hot fries was delicious. No frills, fairly priced, and super yummy! We will definitely be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

  • Petty Ceddy

The prices are ok but to fry chicken in the same grease and batter as fish is just nit acceptable .any real cook or restaurant should know u don’t do that or maybe they just do that to black customers they give off racist vibes

  • Harriett Mendinghall

Owners/operators know how to treat their customers. The food is always fresh and presented picture perfect. Hats off to the cook who was a young man when the restaurant first opened and he's still with them after all the years.

  • Kim A

We use to eat here often. The place is clean & staff good. However, the "jumbo" shrimp looks & taste like the frozen boxed shrimp from the freezer section of the grocery store. It taste like the brand in the blue & white box.

  • Sherry Lewis

This place is small and very basic, but the food is great. They have burgers, fries onion rings, sodas, milkshakes, etc. Everything is good and the prices are reasonable. Don't let the construction deter you. Give them a try!

  • J Tolley

Best burgers for the buck! We work in the area and we can always count on getting in and out in under an hour, even when the line is out the door! Prices are very reasonable and I always look forward to getting a Superboy.

  • Mark Ross

I have been eating at South 21 since I was young. This "Jr." Location had the same friendly service and same great food that the original location, just without the curb service. You cannot go wrong with choosing South 21.

  • Quashia Long

First time eating here and it was sooo good! We arrived about 20mins before closing but was still greeted with great service and even got to eat inside without any problems. Their cheeseburgers are BOMB!!!!! Must try!!!

  • Furman Williams

Friendly staff and service. Good food. Great variety and cross section of food. Salads too.. Daily Specials are reasonable and quite tasty. Heaping amounts.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Terre

Good hot dog...mustard, chili, onions. Son got Super Boy that has two hamburger patties, tomato, lettuce, onions and french fries. Both good, but not as good as the original South 21 drive-in or the one in Matthews.

  • Chris Biggers

My family and I love this place! Great old fashioned burger place, everything made to order. My kids love the milkshakes. A visit here has become a Saturday tradition for our family. You should try this place!

  • Larry Nevels

Had me there many years but it was great from what I remember will come back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Michael jackson

I went to Charlotte on some family business. 21 South Jr came up in a conversation. I had fish & shrimp and it was great! I highly recommend this place!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gwendolyn Pinero

I must say, this restaurant is a must try. Great service. Very welcoming. Great food and prices. Daily specials. Will return!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Chris Steinmann

First time going to a South 21. Admittedly a little disappointed after all I have heard about them over the years. Burger was just Meh to me. Will have to give the drive-in location on Independence a try.

  • Brandi Simpson

Wasn't head over heels. It's just ok. I had fried fish and coleslaw. The coleslaw was strange to me. I am used to mayo based coleslaw and theirs is an oil and vinegar based. Fish needed some seasoning.

  • Kenneth Henry

Been coming here for 25 years Always Great
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

  • Walter Longino

No hyperbole, greatest burger i've ever had. I go about once a week. The staff learns who you are and are very friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

  • Bil Ped igo

Finally stopped in and I must say I was impressed. Staff was friendly and the burger was great. All the toppings were fresh and where they should've been. On the bottom bun. Definitely going back.

  • James Freeman

I have been going here for years, they have hot and fresh food everytime at a great price, the customer service is excellent, and little to no wait for your food, no matter how busy they are.

  • Janna H.

First visit, the owner suggested the cheese burger and chicken sandwich, both were Excellent!! Service was quick food was hot. Very nice family owned restaurant definitely visiting again.

  • Lisa Wallace

We've been going here for many years. We love everything on the menu. And the staff there are like family. I highly recommend them. Best fish plate and tartar sauce in the Carolina's!!!

  • Cindy A. Lineberger

Find this gem after shipping at IKEA. Great burger and jumbo shrimp. Sweet tea on point. Place was full of regulars yet we were given warm welcome as guest. Will be back when in area.

  • Matthew Wyche

Good food, cool little spot and very nice staff. No complaints really. I come here a few times a month.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Basil Aldhafeeri

The burger is so good! my new burger spot around uncc campus. one of the cheapest options around!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10

  • ChefGeoff HomeMycology

Have always loved this place, especially the trout dinner. But now they have changed the recipe for the batter and it is horrible. Please go back to the original recipe

  • Albert Bradford

The best place in Charlotte to eat ..... a special thanks to the main mans Nick in chris. You guys got great hospitality an some great workers so God bless to you all.

  • Lissa Hall

Used to love this place, but portions have become smaller, food has no flavor, and their ranch (which is an additional charge btw) tastes like it’s just mayonnaise. ☹️

  • J Simmons

I always enjoy eating here. Good food, good prices, good family atmosphere. Quick friendly service. Easy parking. I would definitely recommend trying this resturant.

  • Jeremy Hill

The burgers here are all ways great!! They also have the best cole slaw in the world!! If your a vinegar type of person u gotta get the Cole slaw!! …

  • Angela S

Excellent customer service, Hot Food. I requested to cook my ONION RINGS soft Did a wonderful job!! BBQ was very good GREAT PLACE …

  • Crystal Mckenzie

Perfection. Best burgers around. Stop here every time we go to IKEA. It’s just not a good trip without South 21. Wish you’d come to Charleston SC!

  • joshua Richardson

Amazing place. Have eaten here since I was a kid. Always friendly staff and awesome cooks in the back. Definitely a must if you're in Charlotte.

  • LRS Stevens

Great food nice environment. I ordered for home delivery through Postmates. Triple cheese burger fries comes with the burger. 3-3oz patties.

  • Jesse

Pretty good burgers. Only been here once but it was tasty. A bit pricey however compared to cookout and other burger joints. Would go again.

  • Barry Winecoff

One of my favorite places to eat love their fish and onion rings.. And the jumbo cheeseburger isn't bad either. Fair prices friendly people.

  • Mike Jones

Place is always great. Never left here unsatisfied. Best fried fish and onion rings I've ever had. Cole slaw is up there too. Check it out!

  • Ian Sullivan

South 21 Jr is a greasy spoon worth visiting. The food is good and the staff is nice
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Cecil McElveen

A staple of charlotte woth good food. Lovely staff that are welcoming and friendly
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Julie Sigmon

This is a family owned restaurant that has wonderful food! Totally recommended!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bob Reed

Food is great, especially the trout and staff is pleasant and helpful. I have been eating at all the South ,21 Drive IN since 1973.

  • Marc Vondriska

Just ate here. First time. Everything was excellent. Food, service, prices. Had the double cheeseburger with fries. Delicious.

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