Parents visiting Charlotte, NC

[sw79]

My parents are visiting this weekend from Louisiana, and I want to take them to a restaurant with good but reasonably-priced food and a comfortable atmosphere. I want to stay away from major national chains and will probably not go the Cajun route--I want to expose them to something new. I'm open to all cuisines and any area of town. Any ideas?

[sw79]

We ended up going to 300 East, but I appreciate the suggestions. I went to Alexander Michael's this weekend and it was great.

[sg3]

I like Coco Osteria in the Hearst tower plaza uptown for casual, authentic italian. Also, Alexander Micheals in fourth ward is great.

[GodfatherofLunch]

This is like recommending night and day or hot and cold. You could not come up with two more different places. Coco Osteria in the Hearst tower plaza - outstanding authentic italian food and Alexander Micheals great bar food.

[littlegirltree]

Saffron is great for Indian, they have a huge boothed corner that is so cozy and beautiful. Greek Isles would be great - I'm trying to convince my family to go. It's a place that would be great for a large party looking for something different. The Waldhorn is another great place that has wonderful food but is comfortable - and even fun.

[GodfatherofLunch]

I think going ethnic might be the best way to go. If they are here on the weekend Dim Sum at Dim Sum Restaurant on Central Ave will be fun.

[southernitalian]

I'm partial to Dilworth so I'd recommend Copper, 300 East, Cantina 1511. They'll love the neighborhood and those are all great restaurants. Also consider Elizabeth or uptown.

[mikebmassey]

I disagree on Lulu. I didn't have a very good meal there. I would suggest Nikko's on South if you want to try sushi. Rooster's is good. 131 Main would be a good one too. Oh - 300 East is pretty darn good.

[concordcourtney]

I liked Lulu's food, but don't think it meets the original poster's request for a "comfortable atmosphere". When we went there with a party of four, we felt terribly cramped and I couldn't move in my chair without knocking the guy at the table behind me.

The new Nikko location is only comfortable if you're under 25.

Of course I always recommend Carpe Diem, but while I find the food reasonably priced for the quality, it's not inexpensive.

[HungryGrayCat]

I would go with Lulu, Rooster's Kitchen or Las Ramblas.

http://www.luludinewine.com/
http://www.roosterskitchen.com/
http://www.lasramblascafe.com/