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South 21 Drive In — Restaurant in Charlotte

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South 21 Drive In
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Old-fashioned, drive-in stop for classic American comfort food with curb service since 1955.
Nearby attractions
Ovens Auditorium
2900 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Nearby restaurants
Bean Vegan Cuisine
3001 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Sal's Pizza Factory
3723 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Ilios Crafted Greek- Oakhurst
4000 Monroe Rd Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28205
taqueria number 1
3619 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Charlotte Hibachi Grill
3657 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Nearby hotels
Golden Green Hotel
3024 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Independence Place of Charlotte
3501 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Residences At Windsor
3501 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
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South 21 Drive In

3101 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
4.6(815)
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Old-fashioned, drive-in stop for classic American comfort food with curb service since 1955.

attractions: Ovens Auditorium, Bojangles Coliseum, restaurants: Bean Vegan Cuisine, Sal's Pizza Factory, Ilios Crafted Greek- Oakhurst, taqueria number 1, Charlotte Hibachi Grill
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(704) 377-4509
Website
south21drivein.net

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Featured dishes

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1/4 Chicken (Everyday Except Friday)
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Hamburger Steak (Tues & Thurs)
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Fried Filet Trout (Wed. & Friday)
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Super Boy
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Jumbo Cheeseburger
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Cheeseburger
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Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Hot Dog
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Fish-O-Burger
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Bar-B-Q Sandwich
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Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato
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Baby Club
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Grilled Ham & Cheese
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Kids Chicken Tenders
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1/4 Fried Chicken (2 Pc)
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Hamburger Steak
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Ribeye Steak Sandwich
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Bar-B-Q Plate
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Fried Trout Plate
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Combo Trout & Shrimp
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Jumbo Shrimp (1/2 Dozen)
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Chicken Salad Cold Plate
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Garden Salad
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Chef Salad
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Grilled Chicken Salad
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Potato Salad
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Cole Slaw
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Chicken Salad Bowl
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Order Of Tartar Sauce
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Strawberry Pie
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Boston Cream Pie
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Pecan Pie
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Apple Pie
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Milkshake

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Nearby attractions of South 21 Drive In

Ovens Auditorium

Bojangles Coliseum

Ovens Auditorium

Ovens Auditorium

4.5

(1.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Bojangles Coliseum

Bojangles Coliseum

4.3

(1.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of South 21 Drive In

Bean Vegan Cuisine

Sal's Pizza Factory

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Charlotte Hibachi Grill

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Bean Vegan Cuisine

4.2

(793)

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Sal's Pizza Factory

Sal's Pizza Factory

4.3

(552)

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Ilios Crafted Greek- Oakhurst

Ilios Crafted Greek- Oakhurst

4.8

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taqueria number 1

4.4

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Reviews of South 21 Drive In

4.6
(815)
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1.0
12y

Greasy food, bland, dry food, french fries that were frozen, tasted like I don't know what. Big burger was so dry and bland, no juice and no flavor. The place was very dirty, including the parking lot and the building. There was trash laying in the parking lot. Looked very un-kept and in need of attention. There were two trays on the menu/speaker when we pulled in, at least 5 of the servers passed us, looked over at us at the trays and did not pick them up. Cole slaw was awful, way too much vinegar. It smelled very strong of it when we opened the container. The speaker system was in poor condition, we could barely hear the person that was taking our order. Onion rings were very hard and greasy. The only thing that was worth having was the coke, and it did not taste all that good.

We will never, ever go there again. We will never recommend this to anyone. Not really the fault of the establishment, but we had to drive all the way downtown to get turned around on Independence blvd due to the barrier in the middle of the road. Very poor and disappointing.

I would not give it one star, but the site is forcing me to select at least one...

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1.0
8y

Okay where do i start..lets do the positive first (momma said be nice)food wasn't bad but wasn't ass good as portrayed to be. Okay now lets talk about the service woman taking my order over intercom talked over me soo much i barely had the time to get my order out before she said " Is that it". The servers was black men dressed in uniform, did i mention the pale complex people who worked the inside didn't have uniforms, okay lets talk more, how about these black servers looked right over us (black folk) never asked if we needed anything hows our dinner nothing.(It was like they were in-slaved) They proceeded to entertain the pale complex people and never not once interacted with us, other than the young black boy that brought us our food and never returned for our change(i guess he thought us black folk couldn't afford a tip), needless to say service was extremely poor i felt like we was back in 50's when racism was at an all time high, was soo excited to go there all over this diner drive ins and dines, lets just say that will be the first last time, idc if it was the last...

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1.0
37w

I definitely do not recommend. Ordered 4 hotdogs with chili & slaw, 2 with onion. Only one came with onion. They did not distinguish the one with the onion. All came with pickles. Did not order pickles on them. When I mentioned it to the server he looked at me like I had 3 heads and said "what do you want me to do"? Then proceeded to tell me if I didn't tell them I didn't want pickles they were going to put them on. Well I told them what I wanted and they still didn't do it right. I didn't tell them I didn't want mustard. They didn't put that on them. So he was wrong!! Not only that he had an attitude. I don't know what kind of day he had but I didn't appreciate his little snippy attitude. Now further about the hotdogs. They were not all beef. The chili was barely there and dry. Slaw was too vinegary. And buns tasted old. I don't know what those onion rings were, tasted like they came from a freezer bag and cooked in old oil. We paid way too much money for that food that tasted like it came from a middle school cafeteria. I would not stop by nor...

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NOTretireingearlyat 55NOTretireingearlyat 55
Ok,so I am not gonna be too hard because it was saturday about 1pm and the comms and the menu trays are dated(not working). However we waited after pushing the service button 3 times with no response at all.(please update these guys!..now I got to talk about you) I came here for the first time on a date with my mom in '79 and I wanted to introduce it to my son and I couldn't.(we were on a tight schedule,we couldn't keep waiting) The place still looks good though,the people still come and the place smells like food of time gone by when I was a kid. The menu still reflects the taste of then and the signs out back puts me right back on the front seat of that Olds mobile where I could only see what I could see. I really wish they update these call boxes and even get some more wait staff in the lot to service better. This is really a gem that charlotte offers to friends of old and their friends if introduced properly.I started wishing I had at least called in my order after waiting so long. Dang I wanted that Jumbo,I can eat it all now....I think.
David BlumbergDavid Blumberg
Great place to get classic Drive In food! From Huge Burgers to Fried Chicken that’s tender and moist to Shakes and even some Seafood! Freshly made onion rings. Their Fried Chicken I could tell was marinated, which gave it a really delicious flavor right down to the bone. It’s also available with BBQ Sauce on it, but don’t wear a white shirt if getting it to eat in your car. When there is an employee (not owner, employee!) who’s been delivering food to the cars there for over 45 years, you know they treat their people well! That goes a really long way with me. Staff (for to go orders and the Kitchen) inside were friendly and passionate about giving their customers delicious and freshly prepared meals. This classic place is great!!! Their Strawberry Pie is out of this World!! Check it out. Outstanding place
Myassar HMyassar H
I recently had a fantastic experience at South 21, a classic drive-in restaurant in Charlotte on Independence Boulevard. Open since 1955, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. The burgers were incredibly fresh, and even the fries were perfect and crispy. The server were so friendly and they remembered me since i have been going there a lot recently hahaha. A true gem for those craving delicious American food with a side of nostalgia. Check out the daily specials !! Not only does South 21 do great in serving fresh and delicious American food, but they also maintain impeccable cleanliness. The spacious parking lot ensures a hassle-free experience for every visitor. A great spot where you can enjoy both quality food and a comfortable environment.
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Ok,so I am not gonna be too hard because it was saturday about 1pm and the comms and the menu trays are dated(not working). However we waited after pushing the service button 3 times with no response at all.(please update these guys!..now I got to talk about you) I came here for the first time on a date with my mom in '79 and I wanted to introduce it to my son and I couldn't.(we were on a tight schedule,we couldn't keep waiting) The place still looks good though,the people still come and the place smells like food of time gone by when I was a kid. The menu still reflects the taste of then and the signs out back puts me right back on the front seat of that Olds mobile where I could only see what I could see. I really wish they update these call boxes and even get some more wait staff in the lot to service better. This is really a gem that charlotte offers to friends of old and their friends if introduced properly.I started wishing I had at least called in my order after waiting so long. Dang I wanted that Jumbo,I can eat it all now....I think.
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Great place to get classic Drive In food! From Huge Burgers to Fried Chicken that’s tender and moist to Shakes and even some Seafood! Freshly made onion rings. Their Fried Chicken I could tell was marinated, which gave it a really delicious flavor right down to the bone. It’s also available with BBQ Sauce on it, but don’t wear a white shirt if getting it to eat in your car. When there is an employee (not owner, employee!) who’s been delivering food to the cars there for over 45 years, you know they treat their people well! That goes a really long way with me. Staff (for to go orders and the Kitchen) inside were friendly and passionate about giving their customers delicious and freshly prepared meals. This classic place is great!!! Their Strawberry Pie is out of this World!! Check it out. Outstanding place
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I recently had a fantastic experience at South 21, a classic drive-in restaurant in Charlotte on Independence Boulevard. Open since 1955, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. The burgers were incredibly fresh, and even the fries were perfect and crispy. The server were so friendly and they remembered me since i have been going there a lot recently hahaha. A true gem for those craving delicious American food with a side of nostalgia. Check out the daily specials !! Not only does South 21 do great in serving fresh and delicious American food, but they also maintain impeccable cleanliness. The spacious parking lot ensures a hassle-free experience for every visitor. A great spot where you can enjoy both quality food and a comfortable environment.
Myassar H

Myassar H

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