Best Cheap Eats in Charlotte Two People, Under $20
👑 Charlotte, NC · 6 verified deals · Updated 2026
Charlotte has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast for years, and its restaurant scene has kept pace without completely abandoning everyday diners. From a literal 2-for-$20 lunch deal at Mimosa Grill to rotating daily specials at neighborhood comfort food spots, the Queen City has deals worth knowing about.
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Mimosa Grill
2 for $20 Lunch Special
A literal 2 for $20 deal — the Mimosa Grill runs a verified two-course lunch for two at exactly $20, Monday–Friday 11:30am–3pm. Also offers a $30 two-course dinner Mon–Sat and half-priced bar bites Mon–Fri 4–6pm. Charlotte's cleanest match for the directory format.
Rotating daily specials that make this a Charlotte go-to: $10 Fish Fry Fridays, $11.99 pasta Wednesdays ("Where's My Wife Wednesday"), $14.99 Tuesday Burger Madness, $16.99 Finger Licking Fried Chicken Mondays. Two people eat under $25 any night of the week.
📍 Charlotte, NC · ⏳ Daily specials — varies by day
Multiple Charlotte locations serving $13.99 chicken fajitas all day plus a $12.99 taphouse burger at lunch. The Carolina Bar-B-Que sandwich runs $8.99 at lunch. Two people build a solid meal well under $30 at any location.
Dilworth and Lake Norman locations both run $12 daily lunch specials — lemon pepper chicken, chicken fajita bowl, fish filet platter, blackened shrimp platter. All available 11am–2pm. Two lunch plates = $24 before drinks.
$13 burgers and $15 lasagna make Mario's one of Charlotte's best value Italian spots. Two people share a proper sit-down Italian meal without crossing $30. Neighborhood staple, no fuss.
A Charlotte institution and consistently one of the city's top-rated cheap dinner spots. Classic American comfort food — chili, burgers, hearty plates — at prices that keep regulars coming back weekly. Two people eat well under $25.
💡 Pro tip: Charlotte's best deals skew toward lunch hours and specific weekday nights — the daily specials at Mother's and Ed's Tavern in particular are time-sensitive. Always verify current pricing directly. Flag anything outdated on our main directory.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Bottomless Apps — $9.99
Endless rounds of two appetizers at a time from a five-item lineup: fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chips & salsa, or hatch queso. $9.99 covers up to four people; +$2.99 each additional diner. Upgrade to cheddar cheese curds or chips & guacamole for +$3. Dine-in only, no leftovers. Higher pricing in AK, CA, HI, NY, OR, WA.