EATING OUT CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU

Dining out with family and friends is one of life's great pleasures. Photo courtesy of The Capital Grille.

Sharing a great meal with family and friends is one of the best things you can do for your emotional health. Entertaining at home is fun, but so is the stress-free option of dining out. 

If you're always looking for new restaurants to add to your list of favorites, The O Report is a fan of recommendations from Open Table, a restaurant reservation booking site. You can learn about top restaurants all over the U.S. and the world on its website.

If your eating out options tend to be a little closer to home, here are a few of Open Table's new Top 10 lists for the Charlotte area.

Best Atmosphere: McNinch House, Webb Custom Kitchen (Gastonia), The Cellar at Duckworth's, Luce Ristorante, Cafe Rule & Wine Bar (Hickory), The Fig Tree, The Capital Grille, Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge (Mooresville), Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House and Ruth's Chris Steak House. 

Foodies' Favorites: Aix en Provence, Heirloom, Namastay Kitchen and Hangout, The Cellar at Duckworth's, Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge (Mooresville), Luca Modern Italian Kitchen, Barrington's, Customshop, The Asbury and Webb Custom Kitchen (Gastonia).

Most Booked Restaurants: Maggiano's, 300 East, The Capital Grille, Fahrenheit, Paco's Tacos & Tequila, Cafe Monte, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, The Pump House (Rock Hill), Essex and Aria Tuscan Grill. 

Neighborhood Gems: Aix en Provence, Dolce Ristorante, Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge (Mooresville), The 220 Cafe (Statesville), Primo Tuscan Grille, Mario's Italian Restaurant (Matthews), Namastay Kitchen and Hangout, Luca Modern Italian Kitchen, Webb Custom Kitchen (Gastonia) and Customshop.