Best Casual Restaurants in East Charlotte

41 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1541)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • NODA

Booked 29 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. Deejai Noodle Bar

4.4

Awesome(52)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • NODA

Booked 2 times today

Bringing Thai street food to the Noda Charlotte community. DeeJai noodle bar offers a delicious choice of authentic, traditional Thai street food, sushi, and an array of various Asian dishes, all hand selected from the freshest ingredients. DeeJai noodle bar offers a full bar with specialty cocktails, selected great wine and sake lists to compliment any dish. Please make a reservation online for your next business party, birthday party, or family event! ENJOY A FREE EDAMAME WHEN YOU SPEND $40 OR MORE!!!PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESTAURANT'S LOCATION IS: DeeJai Noodle Bar3629 N. Davidson St. suite 103Charlotte, NC 28205980-859-3701704-910-0815

3. The Jimmy

4.8

Exceptional(704)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Myers Park

Booked 46 times today

The Jimmy is a neighborhood restaurant that takes its cue from the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France, a region known for its casual, sunwashed elegance and unhurried pace.(nice to meet you)It is a celebration of an influential cuisine that is in turn influenced by many others, one that favors communal cooking, local ingredients, and straightforward preparations.

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4. 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.

5. Indaco- Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(1105)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southend

Booked 57 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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6. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(7869)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 55 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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7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2792)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 69 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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8. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

4.6

Exceptional(1671)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Charlotte

Booked 101 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.

9. Catalú

4.5

Awesome(216)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Charlotte

Booked 29 times today

Serving classic Spanish recipes with a contemporary twist.

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10. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(629)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 43 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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JackVIP
Charlotte •25 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great Italian - like we were back on the Amalfi coast - with very attentive service and authentic recipes and presentation! Competes with the best in town! We will definitely continue to enjoy this latest Jim Noble spot!
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The JimmyPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Myers Park
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4.8
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MeredithVIP
Charlotte •69 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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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Khushbu
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I’ve been to Indaco before but this last experience blew me away. I went to celebrate my birthday. They had a few personalized touches, a celebratory menu with confetti, a small gift for me, and ice cream dessert on the house! The food was incredible, as usual! The burrata in particular was amazing! I’m pregnant so I wasn’t drinking, but my girlfriends mentioned the drinks were excellent as well. I’ve had plenty of birthday dinners at lots of restaurants but this was definitely one of the best!
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Indaco- CharlottePrice: Moderate• Italian• Southend
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4.8
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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• Regional American (Southern)• NODA
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4.6
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Hank
Charlotte •31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
As always, the food was excellent and the service friendly and responsive.
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Deejai Noodle BarPrice: Moderate• Thai• NODA
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4.4

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goodyear House

2. Deejai Noodle Bar

3. The Jimmy

4. Church and Union - Charlotte

5. Indaco- Charlotte

6. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

8. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

9. Catalú

10. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

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