If you are a foodie with an eclectic palate, you will love the "10 Hot Restaurants in Charlotte" picks. The selections range from traditional American cuisine, Soul Food, Indian, or Turkish delights. Charlotte has a restaurant to appease any taste bud, and with proper research, you can find just about any restaurant you desire.

Hot Restaurants in Charlotte:

Terra: 545-B Providence Road. 704-332-1886 The French - Italian hybrid bistro, Terra, delights their guests with authentic as well as fused European meals. The risotto dish and the seafood change daily. Terra has an intimate atmosphere hosting only 40 seats allowing management to personally meet and greet every food carnicuer.

Cabo Fish Taco: www.cabofishtaco.com 3201 North Davidson Street. 704-332-8868 cabofish.com If the name isn't obvious enough this NODA favorite is a fast inexpensive place to find delicious fish, chicken and beef tacos along with other Southern California and Costal Baja Mexico tasties such as salsa with chips and Asian slaw. More known for the fish tacos this intimate restaurant gives you a "New York Village" eclectic experience in the heart of NODA.

Anntony's Caribbean Café: www.anntonys.com Anntony's at 7th Street 2001 East Seventh Street, Charlotte. 704-342-0749 Anntony's at Sugar Creek 6434-F West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-598-6863 Anntony's at Mayfaire 6801-105 Parker Farm Drive, Wilmington. 910-509-0592 The signature award winning restaurant brings a taste of the Caribbean to Charlotte. Anntony's menu offers whole chicken to Roti and calaloo to jerk ribs. The restaurant has a lot to offer a person with a Caribbean palate. They even sell their "secret sauce" online and in the three store locations.

Sofram Contemporary Turkish Cuisine: http://soframcuisine.com/ 8652 Pineville Matthews Road 704-302-1181 Sofram was appointed as one of the "2007 Best of Charlotte Restaurants" by Creative Loafing. Sofram offers an array of old and new Turkish dishes. They also have live Turkish music on Wednesday and belly dancing on Thursdays evenings to immerse diners in the Turkish experience.

Bombay Cuisine: 230 E Wt Harris Blvd, Charlotte 704-549-8300 127 N Tryon St., Charlotte 704-376-2277 Bombay Cuisine offers traditional Indian dishes stemming from warm naan bread, mala kofta to chicken tikka masala. The mango lassi is out of this world and will send you back for seconds and thirds. The lunch buffet is a favorite and allows diners to sample different dishes.

Mama Ricotta 601 South Kings Drive 704-343-0148 Mama Ricotta offers a traditional as well as contemporary taste of Italy with a constant factor of high quality fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is sexy-chic and the restaurant received accolades in a Zagat Survey.

Price's Chicken Coup 1614 Camden Rd (704) 333-9866 Price's Chicken Coup is considered a local Charlottean secret and the best place to find delicious inexpensive large proportioned southern food. The chicken is considered priceless yet the average cost for dinner is $5.

Thai Taste 324 East Blvd: www.thaitastecharlotte.com (704) 332-0001 Thai Taste was nominated the best Thai Restaurant in 2002 by creative loafing. They were actually the first Thai restaurant in Charlotte opening their doors in 1988. They have an array of Thai dishes to satisfy any taste bud from Koong Gra Bok to Pad Thai this restaurant will be a good pick for Thai food lovers.

Patou Bistro and Bar 1315 East Boulevard: www.patoubistro.com 704-376-2233 This French and Belgian Specialty restaurant will give you a lovely fusion of European food. The menu offers Lobster Bisque, Rabbit, Filet Mignon, to sweet and savory crepes.

Lupie's Café 2718 Monroe Road 704-374-1232 Lupie's Café 101-A Old Statesville Road (704) 948-3959 If you are on a quest for Chili, then search no more because Lupie's offers Texas, Cincinnati and Vegetarian chili. The 20 year old award winning establishment also offers other traditional delights such as sandwiches and burgers.