Best Healthy Restaurants in University City

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1540)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • NODA

Booked 53 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. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(2412)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 82 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.

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3. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2849)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 49 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.

4. 3RD & FERNWOOD

4.2

Awesome(89)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to 3rd and Fernwood, where the charm of an American Southern villa meets modern Southern cuisine in Charlotte. Located in the heart of Midtown Charlotte in the Metropolitan shopping center, 3rd & Fernwood showcases Chef Greg Collier’s culinary prowess. Enjoy a fusion of rustic elegance and contemporary flair, making every dining experience a celebration of tradition and innovation.OUR LAST SEATING IS 8:30 PM AND WE STAY OPEN UNTIL 10 PM

5. The Asbury

4.0

Excellent(1227)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Uptown

Booked 18 times today

The Asbury restaurant, nestled in the lobby of the city’s only historic boutique hotel, is named in honor of Louis Asbury, Sr. In 1929, the Charlotte architect designed what is now The Dunhill Hotel. Today, our modern Southern restaurant honors the past, celebrates the seasons, and looks forward. Open seven days a week and serving the longest weekend brunch in Charlotte.

6. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 60 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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7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2788)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 56 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. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(8062)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 104 times today

Located in beautiful Center City Charlotte on 4th and Tryon, just a few blocks from Belk Theater, Over street Mall and the Bobcats Arena. Chima offers authentic Brazilian cuisine and chic dining experience. Enjoy cocktails and the best view of Uptown Charlotte in our elegant upstairs lounge.

9. Mariposa

4.4

Awesome(1236)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown

Booked 23 times today

Mariposa, located at the Mint Museum brings world-to-table dining right to the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Our emphasis is on the communal experience that dining out with friends, old and new, should be. We welcome you to join us for an experience centered around genuine hospitality, care, and the passion to cultivate the feeling of community, fulfillment, and growth. Owner Jill Marcus shares “At Mariposa, we bring many cultures together around the table and provide a global experience right here in Charlotte”.Offering lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and a bustling brunch on Saturday and Sunday, the culinary team led by Chef Kinsler Josaime offers delicious food and exceptional service. Book your table at this locally owned gem for a culinary experience that spans across the world.

10. Haymaker

4.1

Excellent(1846)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 12 times today

Centrally located in Uptown Charlotte, Haymaker Restaurant, from Chef Chris Coleman, brings locally inspired and seasonal food to the Queen City. Our kitchen reinterprets the bounty of the piedmont area and Appalachia, and explores our foodways, both historic and present across our region. Our classic American lounge serves local brews, fine wines, and handmade cocktails. Dine & drink in our bar & lounge, main dining room, mezzanine, or sidewalk patio all overlooking beautiful Romare Bearden Park in the heart of Charlotte.Please note that Haymaker is a two-story restaurant with stairs. Please contact the restaurant if you require first floor dining.

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JohnVIP
Coastal Georgia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience! The food, waitress, and other staff were amazing and so gracious when half our party was quite late. Thank you for a great Christmas Eve experience!
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Fin & Fino - Uptown CharlottePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Uptown
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4.8
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Kristen
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Once again had the most fabulous experience at Oku. We have celebrated all our big events here, engagement, anniversaries and now my husbands 30th birthday where they went above and beyond making our experience out of this world. I’m so thankful for all the memories we’ve shared here, which is why we come back from Ohio every single year to enjoy their amazing hospitality and food. Thank you to Trey and all of the amazing team!
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.7
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Bruce
Charlotte •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful brunch at the Asbury. The food was excellently prepared and the service was impeccable. Our server TK was a delight.
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The AsburyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Uptown
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Kristin
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was our first time and everything was wonderful! The hush puppies were perfect, I loved the beets in Alabama white sauce, the meatloaf was great as well. My partner loved the catfish po’boy and the green beans. We even took the plantain pudding to go and it was such a great take on banana pudding. The cocktails were awesome, and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a great experience!
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3RD & FERNWOODPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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4.2
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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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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goodyear House

2. O-Ku - Charlotte

3. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4. 3RD & FERNWOOD

5. The Asbury

6. Customshop

7. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

8. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

9. Mariposa

10. Haymaker

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