Classic Southern dishes are served up in a convivial atmosphere at this casual restaurant. Based on 733 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
516 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 503-9629
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Hours
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 3–9 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Ms Dixon
Mr. & Mrs. Fresh are amazing people whom shows tremendous pride in what they’ve built.
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Amber Parker
My husband and I moved from Wisconsin to Charlotte. It was our first time at Freshwaters. We went last Sunday after church and from the time the owner greeted us it was a wonderful dining experience! The food was delivered promptly and absolutely delicious. I’m mad I forgot to take a picture. We had delicious catfish, shrimp and wonderful sides to choose from. This is a gem in Charlotte you won’t regret going ,elegant but, comfortable dining experience we will be back and thank you for your attention to detail.
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Rich B
I’m going to say this, for those that say the restaurant is slow, it’s true. The food, however, was excellent. The most tender, juicy flake fish and Shrimp combo with red beans and rice, cornbread was great. String beans, not so much. Only the cook and the lady was available early yesterday, but they provided a wonderful meal. The cook actually brought out the food as well. Support this business. They’ll all need our support.
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Vonshay Stubblefield
The food was great. The owner welcomed us to her restaurant and explained the menu and specials. My son ordered the ribs, the meat literally fell off the bone. I had the catfish with yams and string beans. The fish was seasoned good. I will make sure that I come back.
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jasmine williams
First off let me just say the food was great & fresh! I’ve heard very good things about this establishment the wait wasn’t long at all we we’re seated within 10 minutes of waiting brought my mother here for dinner I must say it was very short staff but even than the one waitress we had was excellent !! (Beverly is her name) she Remained very calm and respectful and consistent, even under pressure she was a woman of integrity and carried her self very well!!! You NEVER know what a person is going through in life and we should treat one another with Respect and Love period !! My spirit was vexed and I don’t know if we will return.if making money shifts your attitude concerning how u treat people u need to reevaluate your heart !!
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Danielle Fuller
A long-time friend and I went to Freshwaters this past Sunday because I support black businesses as much as possible when I go out of town and we were in town for a comedy show. My friend and I notice a few celebrities in pictures with the staff of the restaurant which was nice at the entryway. We arrived around 4:00 in the afternoon. We waited for a little over 10 minutes until we were sat down. I’m unsure if the heat at the entrance was because of the door opening and closing or the air wasn’t on. The waiting area at the entrance was tight so after a couple of more customers stepped in it was cramped. After the older lady realized multiple customers were waiting we were taken back to our seats. There was water waiting for us at the table in nice glasses and we were seated by the only waitress, a young female. We were given our menu and we looked for options to eat. My friend and I each ordered some greens (she had string beans and I had collard greens) and mac and cheese with a slice of sweet potato pie. I wanted to try the salmon cakes for an appetizer but from my understanding appetizers were not available. We were given cornbread while we waited on our food and it didn’t seem like our food didn’t take long to arrive to the table which was nice. I want to first start off saying that my Mom and Grandma set the bar high when it comes to southern cooking. I ate most if not all of my food only because I don’t believe in wasting food, plus I was hungry. My friend however did not eat all of her food and blamed it on her being stuffed when the waitress stopped to check on us. We did not enjoy the sides and I could only imagine the feeling if we would’ve ordered entrees and they weren’t good. Freshwaters is rated well and we trusted that, but unfortunately it didn’t work out for us this go round. The people around us seemed kind while we sat to eat and chat, minus the side conversations we overheard from the staff.
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Cynthia Perry (Oldlady60)
My Minster leader and I were talking on the phone. I was headed to Bobee O’s and she told me she was hungry and was going to a restaurant near our church. I asked her where she said, Freshwaters. Ashe said it was a black owned Wew Orleans soul food restaurant.
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Terry Martin
Felt like we was at Grandma’s house. Mrs. Freshwater is an amazing host (I think we go just to see her latest outfit, she SHARP!!) No but ..really the have the best sweet potatoes in America. The whole menu is out of this world. You can’t go wrong at Freshwaters.
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loyalty 1011
My family and I visited Freshwater for the frist time on Easter Sunday. We traveled 40 minutes to get there arriving around 3:20 we were told there was a wait, so we waited. We were seated a little after 4 and there was a nice lady that had taken our drink orders, there was another lady dressed in white who gave us the impression of manager and/owner that made it no secret of her readiness to go home (again we understood long days can wear you down), yet neither of these were the problem. Problem #1. Once the waitress finally taken our order 15-20 minutes later she returns to our table with a check (blank stare) how is it we get a check before we’re served our meal? Problem #2. 10 minutes later waitress comes back “we’re out of an item” okay well we’ll try this, 10 minutes later “we’re out of this item” okay…. lets try this 15 minutes later the majority of our order, they’re out of. My husband asked “what of our order was completed and we can get that to go?” The waitress looks at us and says “nothing”. What!! You mean to tell us you were able to give us a check for a meal we weren’t able to receive!!! At this point we were over it and decided to leave, as we were leaving the lady in white (manager/owner) asked our waitress “Are they leaving?” She sarcastically responds to the waitress “oh well, sorry” Really ma’am!! We had driven and waited a long time to come and enjoy your establishment and that’s how you react to poor service? No apology to me or my family, just a messy response. I gave it two stars because it was apparent our waitress was overworked/overwhelmed but she was still kind and attentive.
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MizLady Sp8
Very nice atmosphere and service is always great!
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