Best Restaurants for Foodies in East Charlotte

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Goodyear House

4.6

Exceptional(1538)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • NODA

Booked 37 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

4.8

Exceptional(2407)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 64 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. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.8

Exceptional(2647)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Uptown

Booked 42 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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4. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 79 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. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 19 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.

6. Mariposa

4.4

Awesome(1232)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown

Booked 10 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.

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7. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2841)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 46 times today

Fin & Fino is a haven for foodies, offering an experience of delicious seafood dishes and a social atmosphere. Reviews rave about the fresh, creative food, friendly service, and great ambiance. The 'tasting menu - the Treatment' is a hit, with diners enjoying the communal, festive experience. The restaurant is described as a 'neighborhood jewel' and 'a social seafood house', making it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

8. Haymaker

4.1

Excellent(1845)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 25 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.

9. Aria Tuscan Grill

4.6

Exceptional(4233)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 27 times today

Bringing the best ot Italy to Charlotte, Aria Tuscan Grill is Charlotte's urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge located in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering old word comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors & colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. Featuring a kitchen with a view, a striking wine wall that highlights a wide array of predominantly focused Italian wines, house made Limoncello, live music every weekend, a late night "Bar Bites" menu, Charlotte's only Chef's Table, a street level view of Uptown Charlotte to take in the city as you dine, and a location that is front and center to all of Charlotte's main attractions.

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10. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(8050)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 92 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.

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TylerVIP
Coastal North Carolina •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I always love the customshop! The team, especially Zoe and Kyle always make us feel welcome and make it enjoyable. The food is always outstanding and they have THE BEST espresso martini I’ve ever had!
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CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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4.8
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lisaVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, delicious food and festive atmosphere
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6
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Alyssa
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An amazing dining experience from start to finish. Very kind and attentive staff as well.
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.8
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Jimmy
South Carolina •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Christine
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic meal! Great ambience and service! We started with the Ground Duck Flatbread and both of us agreed that we should cancel the rest of our order and just get two of those. Amazing combination of flavors. Our entrees did not disappoint. I had Grouper and my partner had steak. Both were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was wonderful and suggested drinks for us as well as kept our water glasses full. She was attentive without being in our face. We will definitely go again! They don’t have parking but there is a large parking garage at the same corner.
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The Cellar at Duckworth'sPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Uptown
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goodyear House

2. O-Ku - Charlotte

3. The Cellar at Duckworth's

4. Church and Union - Charlotte

5. Customshop

6. Mariposa

7. Fin & Fino - Uptown Charlotte

8. Haymaker

9. Aria Tuscan Grill

10. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte

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