Best Casual Restaurants in East Charlotte

42 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1532)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • NODA

Booked 27 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

4.3

Awesome(52)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • NODA

Booked 3 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(687)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Myers Park

Booked 23 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(5026)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 56 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(1090)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southend

Booked 32 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

4.3

Awesome(7852)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 43 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.

7. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1760)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 44 times today

Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.

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8. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(586)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 57 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. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2765)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 47 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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10. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

4.6

Exceptional(1632)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Charlotte

Booked 84 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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Nancy
Asheville / Western North Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal! Turkey was absolutely delicious-loved that you served both dark and white meat. We were impressed with the sweet potato bisque, and whipped potatoes and gravy were also awesome. We had carrot cake and cheese cake for dessert, also delicious. Next year, add a side of cranberry sauce and the meal will be perfect! Servers were extremely courteous and could not have been more obliging to our requests. An overall wonderful dining experience on a day we didn’t care to cook or wash dishes. Also glad we were able to beat the lunch rush! Thanks so much!
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6
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Karlie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Indaco is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Charlotte. The service and food is incredible every time. I would HIGHLY recommend Indaco for any birthday or occasion, they always go above and beyond to help celebrate.
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Indaco- CharlottePrice: Moderate• Italian• Southend
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The service was very fast and helpful. We quickly got all of our drinks, appetizers, and main dishes. The waitress was very polite and answered all the questions we had about the menu with ease and clarity. The food was delicious. We ordered the goopy burger and maltagliati. Both of which were good portion sizes for the price and had great flavor.
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The Goodyear HousePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• NODA
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4.6
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Branson
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I had an amazing experience thanks to Allen, our server. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent wine recommendations that perfectly complemented our meal. 10/10 would definitely return!
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The JimmyPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Myers Park
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4.8
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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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4.3

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42 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. Customshop

8. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

9. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

10. North Italia - Charlotte - South End

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