Best Casual Restaurants in University City

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1541)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • NODA

Booked 36 times today

Welcome to The Goodyear House, nestled in the vibrant NODA neighborhood, just a stone’s throw away from Uptown. Led by the culinary prowess of Executive Chef Chris Coleman, a champion on Food Network’s Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and SuperChef, our restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience. Indulge in our menu featuring casual elevated cuisine, expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or a light bite, our diverse offerings cater to every palate. Relish the charming ambiance of our beautiful patio as you sip on handcrafted cocktails and savor delectable dishes. As part of NODA, the city’s premier arts and entertainment district, The Goodyear House invites you to immerse yourself in a culinary journey like no other. Book your table today and join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

2. Indaco- Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(1109)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southend

Booked 63 times today

Located at Atherton Mill in Charlotte's historic South End neighborhood, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can seat approximately 85 guests inside for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Gin & Tonic cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. Large windows fill the restaurant with natural light that reflects off the white subway tile, wood accents and butcher block tables. An open kitchen invites guests to keep an eye on the action while enjoying the sights and smells of Italian cooking. During warmer months, a 44-seat patio invites guests to dine al fresco.

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3. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5047)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 48 times today

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine with menu by Executive Chef Aaron Dearing and Bravo Top Chef alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch. Offering a casual, yet refined atmosphere. Voted 2020 Best Chef Jamie Lynch by Charlotte Magazine | 2020 Restaurant of the Year by CRVA.

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4. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(7869)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 63 times today

Located in Uptown Charlotte, Rising Star Chef, Rocco Whalen, a Wolfgang Puck protégé, will blow you away with his approachable and cutting edge cooking style.Taste Rocco's contemporary cuisine with its Mediterranean & Asian accents & you'll know why Esquire declared him a "Chef to Keep Your Eye On". Fahrenheit is equipped with a full service bar complete with a la carte dining, private dining rooms available for large parties and the most breathtaking view of Charlotte’s beautiful skyline from every table in the restaurant! Non smoking. We require business casual attire for all of our guests. Persons in t-shirts, ball cap style hats, excessively revealing clothing or workout attire may not be admitted. Please note, management reserves the right to change and /or update the Dress Code at any time. Please note that we do not guarantee outside seating, and any seating requests are not guaranteed.

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5. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2793)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 52 times today

A Consumption Revolution in Uptown, Charlotte. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster's is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy's culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen's antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.

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6. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2665)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 71 times today

The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from our chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are hand crafted to order by our mixologists. Inspired by an era of time that’s long past, the underground space built originally in 1912, naturally has a speakeasy, prohibition-era feel with its original brick walls and exposed ceiling joists. Even our attentive staff dresses the part from the era. We hope to take you back in time for a bit while enjoying good food and drink with friends and family.

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7. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

4.6

Exceptional(1672)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Charlotte

Booked 80 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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8. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(630)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 101 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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9. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte

4.4

Awesome(2281)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 60 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced.Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. In compliance with the NC mandate please wear a mask upon entry and when moving around the restaurant. Our patio is covered, but it is not heated. We look forward to seeing you soon!Reservations recommended on the weekend.

10. La Belle Helene

4.6

Exceptional(2898)

Price: Expensive

• French • Uptown

Booked 92 times today

From the team that brought you Church and Union Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston, Tempest Charleston, Church and Union Nashville, Ophelia's Nashville and Church and Union Denver, La Belle Helene is a refined brasserie serving French fare, beer & wine in a soaring, elegant space with a lengthy bar.

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Trey
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was excellent, and the fish was cooked to perfection. Roosters never disappoints!
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Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• European• Uptown
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4.8
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Jaime
Charlotte •182 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
They just opened for lunch during weekdays and was our first visit for lunch (been there for dinner a few times). Great experience. Had a pizza and a salad to share with my wife. Prices feel a tad high, especially for the salad during lunch, but you get quality food and service (you want cheap counter service, go to Fuel or Inizzio). Great additional option in SouthEnd for lunch.
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Indaco- CharlottePrice: Moderate• Italian• Southend
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4.8
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Elizabeth
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Chef Loo personally greeted my family to ensure a wonderful experience. From the friendly, genuine greetings, to the 360 views of the Charlotte skyline, to to one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had and a meal that was divine, we were spoiled with this exceptional experience. Thank you, Chef Loo! It was incredible! From (future Chef) Joel (with an L at the end) and family!
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Fahrenheit - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.2
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MeredithVIP
Charlotte •69 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We ordered the agnolotti ! It was French onion on the menu. It was delicious! It was like a French onion soup deconstructed!! I had the salad for my meal and it was delicious and my husband had the poke bowl which he said was fantastic! All in all it was a delicious meal!
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6
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Jimmy
South Carolina •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Staff was great. Truly great. The rooms are a little loud when multiple tables are set. The outside area looked very nice. The appetizers and salads were extremely good. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the burger with fries. The shrimp and grits were OK at best. We only ate half of the burgers. The fries were on point.
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The Goodyear HousePrice: Moderate• Southern• NODA
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4.6

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goodyear House

2. Indaco- Charlotte

3. Church and Union - Charlotte

4. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

5. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

6. The Cellar at Duckworth's

7. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

8. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

9. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte

10. La Belle Helene

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