Best Casual Restaurants in Quail Hollow

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1. Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(757)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 57 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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2. Church and Union - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(5121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Uptown

Booked 44 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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3. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 39 times today

Serving up prime cuts of beef and authentic homemade pasta, including 100% American Wagyu, Dean’s delivers a classic steakhouse experience in a modern, rustic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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4. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(7893)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 153 times today

At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

5. O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8

Exceptional(2526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southend

Booked 80 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.

6. Muraya Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(509)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Southend

Booked 22 times today

Muraya, a culinary haven located in the heart of Southend, Charlotte founded by a charming couple with a deep love, for food, cocktails and hospitality. Our journey began with a heartfelt inspiration drawn from the vibrant city of Cartagena. Every dish we create is a tribute to its rich culture, mesmerizing colors, and captivating history.At our restaurant, we pour our passion for Colombian cuisine into every plate we serve. With each bite, you'll taste the authentic flavors of Cartagena, lovingly prepared using traditional recipes and ingredients handed down through generations. Our mission is to transport you to the streets of this enchanting city, where the aroma of freshly cooked arepas and the rhythm of salsa music fill the air.Just like Cartagena, our restaurant is a fusion of warmth and zest, creating an inviting atmosphere for you to savor unforgettable moments.

7. Customshop

4.8

Exceptional(1856)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Elizabeth

Booked 30 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.

8. STIR Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(1678)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southend

Booked 39 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in South End, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Charlotte to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

9. Indaco- Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(1183)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southend

Booked 43 times today

Located at Atherton Mill in Charlotte's historic South End neighborhood, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can seat approximately 85 guests inside for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Gin & Tonic cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. Large windows fill the restaurant with natural light that reflects off the white subway tile, wood accents and butcher block tables. An open kitchen invites guests to keep an eye on the action while enjoying the sights and smells of Italian cooking. During warmer months, a 44-seat patio invites guests to dine al fresco.

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10. Dogwood: A Southern Table

4.5

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Charlotte

Booked 22 times today

Welcome back to Dogwood: Southern Table and Bar. Join us at our re-imagined version of this beloved Charlotte restaurant.

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JamesVIP
Charlotte •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sunday brunch was excellent, diverse menu including some breakfast classics. Food is always well-prepared. Service was efficient even though it was crowded. Noise level was pretty loud, difficult to talk across the table. All in all a good experience.
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Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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4.6
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EvelynVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is the 2nd time celebrating an occasion at Steak 48 and have had a great experience. This time we celebrated our wedding anniversary and our server Meredith was very attentive and knowledgeable of the dishes served! I highly recommend Steak 48!
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Steak 48 - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• SouthPark
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4.9
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Martha
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Bartender Eric and server Josh were great the food was outstanding we really enjoyed our evening
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Culinary Dropout - CharlottePrice: Moderate• American• Southend
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4.5
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Dale
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
It was a great experience. Great atmosphere and great service.
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Dean's Italian SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.6
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Jennifer
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
We had the most beautiful evening celebrating our daughter’s 14th birthday! The staff thought of everything. Our server, Anastasia was lovely! Thank you for a truly memorable dining experience! The entire staff made our daughter’s birthday so special!
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O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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4.8