Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in University City

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1541)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • NODA

Booked 39 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.

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2. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5047)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 43 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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3. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4.2

Awesome(7869)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 70 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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4. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2665)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 63 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.

5. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(2420)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 91 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

6. Angeline's

4.5

Awesome(1478)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 35 times today

We think of ourselves as a gathering place in Uptown Charlotte. A warm hub for locals and visitors to connect over Italian-inspired dishes made with seasonal southern ingredients. Angeline’s offers a modern, Italian-influenced menu in the form of house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and flavorful small plates in a vibrant setting.

7. STK - Charlotte

3.9

Excellent(958)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 110 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

8. Customshop

4.9

Exceptional(1786)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 49 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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9. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2853)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 50 times today

## Dive into a Sea of Flavor at Fin & Fino Fin & Fino is a social seafood haven in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, where fresh flavors and vibrant energy collide. Indulge in a culinary journey across the sea with our menu of innovative small plates, featuring the finest catches and seasonal ingredients. From succulent oysters and housemade pasta to mouthwatering proteins and locally sourced produce, every bite is a celebration of the ocean's bounty. Our lively yet elegant ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're sharing plates with friends, enjoying a romantic dinner, or celebrating a special occasion, Fin & Fino promises a night to remember. So, come embark on a culinary adventure at Fin & Fino, where the freshest flavors and vibrant atmosphere create a truly unique dining experience.

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10. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2793)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 55 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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South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server at O-Ku made my fiance’s birthday perfect! And the food was amazing!
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.7
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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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PatriciaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love love love the vibes! So relaxed, removed, intimate and approachable. Don’t let the casual vibes fool you—the service here is exceptional. Wonderfully welcoming, friendly, with an attention to detail that is worthy of a Michelin star but without any of the fuss. The menu variety is impressive, both on the food and the cocktail side of things. We will be back!
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The Cellar at Duckworth'sPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Uptown
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4.8
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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 Dec 18, 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. Church and Union - Charlotte

3. Fahrenheit - Charlotte

4. The Cellar at Duckworth's

5. O-Ku - Charlotte

6. Angeline's

7. STK - Charlotte

8. Customshop

9. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

10. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

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