👑 Charlotte, NC Meal Deals

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.

📍 Charlotte, NC (Uptown)  ·  ⏳ Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm (lunch deal)
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Mother's Comfort Food

Daily Specials for Two

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
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Duckworth's

Lunch Deals for Two

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.

📍 Charlotte, NC (multiple locations)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Ed's Tavern

$12 Lunch Plates for Two

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.

📍 Charlotte, NC (Dilworth / Lake Norman)  ·  ⏳ Mon–Fri 11am–2pm
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Mario's Italian Restaurant

Burgers & Pasta for Two

$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.

📍 Charlotte, NC  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Lupie's Cafe

Comfort Food for Two

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.

📍 Charlotte, NC  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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💡 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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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Fiesta Lime Chicken, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Boneless Wings & more. Dine-in, takeout & delivery.

📍 Nationwide  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

📍 Nationwide  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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