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14 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1530)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • NODA

Booked 32 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. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 18 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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3. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2628)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 46 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.

4. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 45 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.

5. Mariposa

4.4

Awesome(1211)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown

Booked 14 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.

6. Aura Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(346)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Uptown

Booked 11 times today

Ascend five stories high in the JW Charlotte to Aura Rooftop where a magical oasis awaits. Soak in premiere views of city and indulge in vibrant small plates with a signature botanical cocktail in hand. Experience magnetic vibes up high at one of Charlotte's best rooftop lounges! Monday to Friday - Open at 3:00 pmSaturday to Sunday - Open at 12 pm Weather permitting closing times 11 pm Mon-Sat and 9 pm on Sun.

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7. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2809)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 29 times today

Fin & Fino is a hot spot in Charlotte, praised for its 'fantastic food' and 'outstanding service'. It's a social seafood house known for its communal dining experience and 'The Treatment' menu. As one reviewer said, it's a 'great spot for after dinner drinks or a meal'. With high ratings for ambiance, food, and service, Fin & Fino is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

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8. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2763)

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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9. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5020)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 70 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.

10. Haymaker

4.1

Excellent(1840)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 21 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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Lori
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had such an incredible experience at The Goodyear House! The homey ambiance made for the perfect 21st birthday dinner. Bonus points for the a la carte style dining :)
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The Goodyear HousePrice: Moderate• Southern• NODA
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4.6
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Georgevip
Charlotte •118 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
While primarily a good steakhouse, their menu is unusually broad and interesting. I've had both the duck confit and the grouper, both of which were superb. My son had the bison tenderloin, which was exceptionally tender and flavorful I've never seen puttanesca sauce on fish but bet it's great. I look forward to more visits to try every item they offer.
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The Cellar at Duckworth'sPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Uptown
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4.8
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Ky
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The duck was amazing and our waitress. Jade was very kind and helpful. We loved our first time at Mariposa.
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MariposaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Uptown
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4.4
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Amanda
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was phenomenal, the service was some of the best we’ve had in Charlotte, and the ambiance was perfect!
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CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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4.8
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Ashley
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was amazing. The freshest fish in Charlotte and our server Reggie was delightful
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.8

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goodyear House

2. Customshop

3. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4. O-Ku - Charlotte

5. Mariposa

6. Aura Rooftop

7. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

8. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

9. Church and Union - Charlotte

10. Haymaker

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