The String Bean

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Main Street Table Worth Seeking Out

The String Bean sits at 106 N. Main St. in Belmont, North Carolina — a small city just west of Charlotte that punches above its weight when it comes to independent dining. The restaurant has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2024, a recognition that speaks directly to the quality and curation of what arrives in your glass alongside your meal.

American Cooking, Taken Seriously

The kitchen focuses on American cuisine, the kind that draws on familiar traditions while leaving room for care and intention. A Wine Spectator nod is not handed out lightly — it signals that the beverage program is thoughtfully assembled and genuinely complements the food on the plate. For a Main Street restaurant in a mid-sized North Carolina town, that level of recognition sets The String Bean apart.

Lunch and Dinner on Main Street

The String Bean serves both lunch and dinner, making it a natural stop whether you're looking for a midday meal or an evening out. Its downtown Belmont address puts it at the center of a walkable, community-oriented neighborhood — the kind of setting where a well-run independent restaurant can become a genuine local institution.