Best Casual Restaurants in Charlotte

73 restaurants available nearby

1. Mariposa

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown

Booked 20 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.

2. Aura Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(346)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Uptown

Booked 9 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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3. Caroline's Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(687)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 21 times today

A fanciful take on a coastal seafood place, Caroline’s Oyster Bar celebrates the charm and fresh flavors of North Carolina’s coastline. Uptown Charlotte’s most desirable anchor features a breezy outdoor patio, charming Carolina-style raw bar and spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes.

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4. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte

4.3

Awesome(2260)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 29 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced.Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. In compliance with the NC mandate please wear a mask upon entry and when moving around the restaurant. Our patio is covered, but it is not heated. We look forward to seeing you soon!Reservations recommended on the weekend.

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5. Dos Caminos - Charlotte

4.3

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Charlotte

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Dos Caminos Charlotte! A New York staple made it to North Carolina! The new Dos Caminos Charlotte is your next party destination. Enjoy Sizzling Fajitas, fresh made to order Guacamole, Cerveza, Margaritas, and more! We know life is better with a patio view, our outside patio is the perfect setting for sippin’ & chillin’ in the beautiful Charlotte weather!

6. Essex

4.4

Awesome(1745)

Price: Moderate

• International • Uptown

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Essex Bar & Bistro, where the cocktail is king. Charlotte’s newest uptown craft cocktail bar and gastropub, Essex is part bistro, part lounge, and part meeting place. We’ve put as much care into the craft of cocktailing as we do our menu of international cuisine, which are designed to complement master mixologist’s liquid creations. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte at Trade & Tryon, and only steps away from Spectrum Center. Essex is the perfect place for happy hours, evening cocktails, after-dinner drinks, or a late night rendezvous.We reserve the right to add a service charge on parties of 6 or more.

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7. The King's Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2140)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Uptown

Booked 14 times today

Locally-sourced, southern-inspired, mission-driven cuisine in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Whether you sit down to a heaping plate of Aunt Beaut’s pan fried chicken or opt for our Chef’s pick of fresh fish daily, know that here, our cuisine extends well beyond delicious: it is truly good for the soul. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte with a mission of bringing hope to those most in need, King’s Kitchen is a non-profit, southern-inspired restaurant that doubles as a ministry to give hope, dignity and a warm meal to those most in need. Dine well knowing that each meal purchased directly contributes to a free meal to our homeless neighbors as well as job training to give others a new lease on life.

8. Cicchetti

4.7

Exceptional(223)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 9 times today

Cicchetti (“chee-KEH-tee”), a wine bar in Uptown Charlotte featuring authentic Italian small dishes, interprets the classic Venetian bacaro. At these casual and convivial spots, locals gather to enjoy glasses of wine alongside savory small bites, hand tossed pizzas and more. Offering an all-world wine selection, wines by the glass or bottle, beer, draught cocktails and NA’s, all of your favorites.

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9. Estampa Gaucha - Charlotte

4.3

Awesome(620)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Charlotte

Booked 5 times today

In the extreme south of Brazil, there is a land of rich and strong rural traditions, families have been gathering on weekends, for centuries , to celebrate life around a barbecue"CHURRASCO". There they talk, laugh, dance, enjoy themselves and specialize in grilling many types of meat. Thus, the CHURRASCO became the best representation, the "Trademark" or as the Brazilians say, "ESTAMPA" of the GAÚCHO lifestyle, such Denomination is given to the inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, the most southern state of Brazil. Today, here at ESTAMPA GAÚCHA, with great pride, we bring you the best of our churrasco, our culture. We are looking forward to show our hospitality and win your loyalty for the excellence of our food and services. Come and experience this reality. Make your reservation and join our family.

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10. Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(12)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Charlotte

Booked 5 times today

Celebrated for its Argentinian-inspired bohemian design and sophisticated flavors, Búho is a sultry, modern rooftop lounge.DIRECTIONS: Please enter through our valet Porte Cochere (parking is discounted for Búho customers) off of Church Street in Uptown Charlotte, NC. DRESS CODE: Elegant, stylish and sophisticated interiors invite our guests to experience a journey to Argentina through bohemian design, unique flavors and curated music. As we desire to maintain an elevated experience for all of our guests, we encourage business casual clothing and do not allow hats in any outlet of our hotel after 6PM.

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Bret
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We did Sunday Brunch before a Panther’s game. Very nice selection of drinks, mocktails, and brunch items. I got the Lomo Saltido (SP?). Added the egg for $2 more. So much flavor and a slow heat build up as I ate. My wife got the avocado toast. The poached egg great and the balsamic drizzle on toast was a fantastic addition. My daughter got the pancakes. Wow. So fluffy and the black berries and blue berries were so good.
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MariposaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Uptown
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4.4
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sharonvip
New York City •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoyed our lunch. Margaritas were very good but prices on drinks high for amount of ice in glass.
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Dos Caminos - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Charlotte
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4.3
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Luanne
Charlotte •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent Food! Great location to meet and dine pre-game! Served was training and mixed up a few things but no complaints here!!
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Tupelo Honey - Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Uptown
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4.3
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Ariel
Charlotte •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
The oysters and drinks were amazing!!!!! Will definitely be returning just for those! Food was pretty good. The server was really nice but service was kind of slow. There wasn’t many people there so I’m not sure about the reasoning for that. But all in all will definitely return
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Caroline's Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Uptown
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4.5
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Michelle
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
We had a great time. The place is beautiful, environment lively. We often had to flag down servers for an order or bill, but they were kind and friendly when they were there. Highly recommend.
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Aura RooftopPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Uptown
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4.5

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73 restaurants available nearby

1. Mariposa

2. Aura Rooftop

3. Caroline's Oyster Bar

4. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte

5. Dos Caminos - Charlotte

6. Essex

7. The King's Kitchen

8. Cicchetti

9. Estampa Gaucha - Charlotte

10. Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte

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