Best Casual Restaurants in Uptown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Charlotte

Neighbourhoods

ArboretumCharlotteCharlotte Douglas Int'l AirportCotswoldDilworthElizabeth

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

68 restaurants available nearby

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1. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5103)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 39 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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2. Tupelo Honey - Uptown Charlotte

4.4

Awesome(2324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 65 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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3. 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

Awesome(1158)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 19 times today

New American restaurant featuring fresh, local food with an impressive list of wines, local and craft beers and handmade cocktails.

4. forchetta

3.9

Excellent(538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 4 times today

Intrigue your culinary senses with our authentic Italian menu. Each dish hand crafted, featuring many dishes straight from the streets of Naples, Italy. Select from the lighter side such as soup and salad, shared appetizers or delectable entrées. Pair your meal with an elegant wine, house infused cocktail or a gourmet coffee drink.

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5. Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte

4.3

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Charlotte

Booked 4 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

6. Cicchetti

4.5

Awesome(237)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 8 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.

7. Stoke

4.4

Awesome(949)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 7 times today

The warmth of wood-fired cooking complemented by meticulously sourced seasonal ingredients from Carolina farms and local partners. Simple, rustic yet refined flavors served in a gathering space with a laid back, neighborhood vibe.Located within the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Please note Stoke Restaurant validates parking for restaurant guests who valet park at the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Please provide your receipt/valet ticket to the Host/Hostess.

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8. Trade Restaurant And Bar

3.8

Excellent(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Charlotte

Booked 2 times today

Serving three meals a day, Trade Restaurant and Bar tempts your palate with local flavors with a touch of Carolina Coastal.Start your day with fresh, local flavors carefully selected to accommodate modern eating lifestyles, signature offerings including chef-crafted egg dishes, warm pastries and locally sourced grains and proteins. Beverage selection include freshly- squeezed orange juice and Stance coffee which is directly sourced from the farmers and helps families harvest a better future.Trade Bar is serving trendy drinks, imported beers and local micro brews alongside light lunches and dinners, the Trade Bar is the ideal place to meet friends or relax after a long day in downtown Charlotte.

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9. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

4.4

Awesome(809)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Uptown

Booked 12 times today

Meticulously restored in Ireland and shipped to the US, Ri Ra embodies everything that you would expect from a genuine Irish Pub. Ri Ra comes from the phrase "Ri Ra agus Ruaile Buaile," a phrase translating roughly as divilment, good fun or any sociable activity that improves with fine food, a nice pint of Guinness or dram of Uisce Beatha (whiskey). Ri Ra can be defined as place or state where exuberance and revelry prevail, where music and merriment compete and the conversation flows smooth as the Guinness ebbs in the glass. Slainte!

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10. Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar

4.6

Exceptional(83)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Uptown

Rock 'N' Roll focused casual dining with Gourmet Burgers and large upscale Whiskey selection and Cocktail Menu! Dim lighting, artful decor and upbeat ambiance complete your experience. Stick around long enough and you'll see why the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!

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RestaurantLover
New York City •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The restaurant was hopping but the food and service were great. Noise level was pretty high but we enjoyed ourselves
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6
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KeniahVIP
Charlotte •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The hosts are very welcoming and courteous. Our server was so polite and patient. The food and drinks are delicious! I only make here once a year but it’s same experience every time. I appreciate the consistency.
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Tupelo Honey - Uptown CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Uptown
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and the service were absolutely amazing!!!
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204 North Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Uptown
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4.3
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KatVIP
Charlotte •17 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
We had a great dinner before a show at the Belk. The food was delicious and the service attentive.
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forchettaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Uptown
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3.9
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Christina
Charlotte •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Everything inside was great, but your valet guy is absolutely rude and unprofessional. Complete jerk and has attitude
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Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel CharlottePrice: Moderate• South American• Charlotte
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4.3