Best Casual Restaurants in Arboretum

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1. New South Kitchen & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Arboretum

Booked 1 time today

We strive to create an experience that looks at the Southern dinner table through a new lens. Our menu offerings are rooted in southern comfort dishes but are elevated to a level that will excite today’s diner. They remind us of family meals around our dinner tables but over deliver complex flavors and stimulating presentations. Our guests are served by a staff of eager hospitality professionals capable of providing the backstories of dishes, suppliers and ingredients. The experience offers a balance between soothing and creative, rustic and refined, downhome & uptown, satisfied and craving more.

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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(4306)

Price: Expensive

• American • SouthPark

Booked 76 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Charlotte, a 50,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: charlottehospitality@rh.com

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3. CharBar No.7 - Carmel

4.8

Exceptional(121)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Charlotte

Life is serious enough, dinner and drinks with friends and family should be a break from the daily grind. This, “come for drink, stay for while” attitude has shaped us into what we are today... a relaxing, no hassle, neighborhood spot. While we do take our food seriously, we strive to offer a welcoming feeling in our restaurant. Whether it is with family, friends, or by yourself, we invite you to come enjoy some good music, eat a big meal, and stay for a drink.

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4. 800 DEGREES | BAR ONE Lounge - SOUTH PARK

4.5

Awesome(1243)

Price: Expensive

• American • SouthPark

Booked 26 times today

Founded in 2011 by Chef Anthony Carron, 800 DEGREES focuses on pure ingredients and a custom wood-fired oven. Our scratch dough, locally sourced produce, and artisan meats and cheeses create a unique, smoky taste in every dish. From hand-made pizzas to wild-caught salmon, every bite will leave you wanting more. BAR ONE Lounge, a Los Angeles concept now in Charlotte at Phillips Place, is attached to 800 DEGREES. It's perfect for late-night cocktails and fine dining, with a full dinner menu served until 2 AM. The lounge features high-back leather booths, walnut tables, intimate lighting, and art-filled walls, delivering an exclusive yet casual experience. Enjoy classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Vesper Martini, or French 75. Join us for lunch, dinner, or a late-night rendezvous at BAR ONE Lounge or 800 DEGREES in South Park.

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5. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

4.7

Exceptional(2908)

Price: Moderate

• European • SouthPark

Booked 28 times today

A Consumption Revolution in South Park, 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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6. Gallery Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1920)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 9 times today

Gallery Restaurant serves contemporary American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Menus change seasonally to provide fresh regional ingredients. An exclusive art display from a local gallery establishes an authentic gallery feel. Enjoy an impressive wine selection honored as a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Gallery Bar offers a casual option for lunch and dinner and has an extensive Whiskey collection. Diners enjoy monthly culinary events and seasonal Al fresco dining. Private dining offers an elegant space for small social events and meetings up to 20 guests. Gallery Restaurant is located at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte on the corner of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Dress code is business casual or nice dress, no baseball caps please.

7. Baku

4.7

Exceptional(1746)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • SouthPark

Booked 4 times today

BAKU is a Japanese Robata-style restaurant that showcases outstanding Sushi and innovative Robata and Yakatori cuisine. Casual everyday dining downstairs with a upscale lounge upstairs. We specialize in creating an unique and memorable experience for every occasion. For parties of 8 or more guests, we do require a $50 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm reservations. This deposit is applied to the bill at time of reservation. Please call the restaurant for more details about confirming your party of 8+ guests. All parties of 8+ guests will need to call the restaurant directly to make reservations.

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8. Napa at Stonecrest

4.5

Awesome(120)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 38 times today

At Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!

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9. Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(3169)

Price: Moderate

• American • SouthPark

Booked 16 times today

Red Rocks Café is a locally owned and operated, unique American Restaurant. We have operated in the greater Charlotte, NC area since 1992. We currently operate two units. The Original Red Rocks is in the Southpark area of Charlotte at the Strawberry Hill Shopping Center, and the newer unit, opened in 2003 is at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC. We offer a very diverse menu of appetizers, salads, pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken, and sandwiches. Our wine and dessert offerings are world class. We are unique in that we have something for everyone. No one is excluded due to price or category of food. At Red Rocks you can choose to “eat” or “dine.” Our mission is to professionally and efficiently operate a clean, upscale, restaurant that consistently offers great food and beverage at a reasonable cost. We invite you to visit Red Rocks Café for a great experience.

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10. Superica - Strawberry Hill

4.5

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• Tex-Mex • Myers Park

Booked 2 times today

Chef Ford Fry and Chef Kevin Maxey, together designed a “Mex-Tex” menu that plays to their own Texan roots, tracing the beginnings of the cuisine to the 1930s, when Mexican cooks first doctored up their dishes to suit a “Gringo” palate with Americanized elements, giving birth to the Tex-Mex dialogue. “Kevin and I wanted to do food we like to eat,” Fry said. “It’s natural for a chef to want to be true to a certain culture, and likewise, we wanted to do authentic Tex-Mex, because it developed where we’re from.

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Shaquille
Charlotte •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The grilled shrimp was delicious, and we highly recommend it. The salmon was well-seasoned and cooked, but the quality of the fish was low. The kale salad with shrimp was delicious, and the broccolini will make you want to order seconds. The service was excellent, and everyone was very kind. Although it was busy, our waiter could have been more attentive; on lighter days, this might not have been the case. Overall, we recommend eating here. The experience cannot be beaten, regardless.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• SouthPark
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4.7
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Mary
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a lovely dining experience. Great food, wonderful, attentive wait staff.
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Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South ParkPrice: Moderate• European• SouthPark
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4.7
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Went on a two for $20 Tuesday but to our surprise, it ended this week. Not indicated on Instagram or any other social media about the change. Nonetheless we ordered some outstanding entrees and craft cocktails and this place did not disappoint. Love love love this place and we will be back
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800 DEGREES | BAR ONE Lounge - SOUTH PARKPrice: Expensive• American• SouthPark
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4.5
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shannon
Charlotte •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Everything was a 10 out of 10! We had nothing but positive things to say…great service, fabulous food and good value. We’ve decided to add this to our frequently visited restaurants
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New South Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Southern• Arboretum
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4.9
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BobVIP
Charlotte •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Always a great experience with excellent food and drinks however it is too dark to read the menu without using your phone flashlight which we noticed others besides us were doing.
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CharBar No.7 - CarmelPrice: Moderate• American• South Charlotte
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4.8

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53 restaurants available nearby

1. New South Kitchen & Bar

2. RH Rooftop Restaurant Charlotte

3. CharBar No.7 - Carmel

4. 800 DEGREES | BAR ONE Lounge - SOUTH PARK

5. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

6. Gallery Restaurant

7. Baku

8. Napa at Stonecrest

9. Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte

10. Superica - Strawberry Hill

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