Non-chain restaurants (Charlotte, Monroe, Indian Trail: 2013, homes, prices)

[xeretinhac]

I'm new to Charlotte and already love the city, but I'm missing a good restaurant family business style, that is not trendy or overpriced... Just good food and friendly faces

I'd apreciate suggestions on some best kept secret restaurants!
Thank you all!

[carolina_guy]

Beef and Bottle on South Blvd. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by xeretinhac

I'm new to Charlotte and already love the city, but I'm missing a good restaurant family business style, that is not trendy or overpriced... Just good food and friendly faces

I'd apreciate suggestions on some best kept secret restaurants!
Thank you all!

Not that these are very secret, but you should definitely visit them!

Mac's Speedshop (on South Blvd near Remount Rd for great brisket and barbeque)

The Penguin (just off Central Ave near uptown - great hamburgers, interesting folks)

Dish - great homecooking (near the Penguin), Miss Penny's menu is made up of her childhood favorites.

[CouponJack]

Trail's End Restaurant on Old Monroe Rd. in Indian Trail

Food is southern homestyle. The turkey w/stuffing and potatoes were out of this world.

Also, unlike most restaurants today, the prices were extremely reasonable.

[dori33]

We love Trails Ends! You have to try it..down home family food..Friday night Clam Chowder is the best

[xeretinhac]

My mouth is already watering...

Any suggestions in the North side of Town?

[groove1]

The Penguin. Also Tavern on the Tracks is pretty good and locally owned. Reasonably priced good food in South End.

[Whytewulf]

For cheaper local places, I like Bubba's BBQ off Sunset and Open Kitchen (Italianesque) downtown.

[groove1]

I tried Open Kitchen once. It should not be called Italian. It should be called "somebody opened a jar of ragu and dumped it on some cheap store bought noodles".

[Whytewulf]

Thats too bad Groove. I have gone several times and enjoyed it.. It's no Bravo, but for $9 and unlimited sweet tea.