Southern
Mert's Heart and Soul
Charlotte, North Carolina
Why stop here: Mert's Heart and Soul is a $$ southern pick in Charlotte. Order Fried chicken and catfish.
CuisineSouthern
Price$$
TownCharlotte
Uptown soul food institution celebrating Lowcountry cuisine, renowned for fried chicken, catfish, and warm cornbread.
What to order
Fried chicken and catfish
At Mert's Heart and Soul, Roamward highlights Fried chicken and catfish because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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