Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Spencer

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 16 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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2. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2810)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 31 times today

Fin & Fino is a social seafood house located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte! Our menu features raw bar offerings, housemade pasta, fresh fish, delicious proteins, and seasonal produce. With an emphasis on small plates, our menu is built for sharing and has something for everyone! Led by Brittany “BK” Kellum, our talented bar team is constantly shaking up creative new cocktails, experimenting with spirits both rare and familiar. Every drink we serve is balanced and expertly crafted with made-in-house ingredients, and our unique menu ensures that each visit to Fin is a memorable experience. Looking for something special? Go for "The Treatment" and let our kitchen work their magic, curating a feast just for you! Our team will guide you through a tasting tour of dishes both on and off our menu. For every guest who chooses 'The Treatment,' $5 is donated to a partnering charity.

3. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 42 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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4. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5020)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 54 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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5. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2628)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 56 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.

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6. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2763)

Price: Moderate

• European • Uptown

Booked 52 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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7. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1530)

Price: Moderate

• 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.

8. Angeline's

4.6

Exceptional(1449)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 34 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.

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9. The Fig Tree Restaurant - Charlotte, NC

4.8

Exceptional(4640)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Elizabeth

Booked 27 times today

Just minutes from Uptown Charlotte in the Historic Elizabeth neighborhood, The Fig Tree Restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1913 Bungalow. Husband and wife team, Chef Greg and Sara Zanitsch offer Seasonal Cuisine with influences from Italy and France, an award- winning and affordable wine list and outstanding service. The Fig Tree is known for romantic evenings , expertly executed business dinners, and gorgeous al fresco dining. We look forward to serving you soon!

10. Haymaker

4.2

Awesome(1841)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 19 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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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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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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leandro
New York City •118 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Visiting from Miami Beach for a few days this was our first meal in town. Convenient location right across the bechtler museum of modern art, we had lunch on monday afternoon. My mom had fish special which was mahi mahi with carolina rice, small portion about 4 or 5 oz or fish 5/5. I had a crab cake sandwich, big cake in between bigger bans 4/5. Restaurant was quite. Service was simple. Thanks!!!
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Fin & Fino - Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Uptown
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4.8
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Conniew
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Wonderful atmosphere, great food and service . Joey was our waiter, he’s great!
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Customshop

2. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

3. O-Ku - Charlotte

4. Church and Union - Charlotte

5. The Cellar at Duckworth's

6. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte

7. The Goodyear House

8. Angeline's

9. The Fig Tree Restaurant - Charlotte, NC

10. Haymaker

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