Family Meal Deals at Charlotte Restaurants
With options across the city
This list comes from sister magazine Charlotte Parent. Read their entire list here.
Mama Ricotta’s
This local favorite is a go-to for classic Italian cuisine. Even though customers cannot currently enjoy the open kitchen with wood-burning oven, they can still enjoy comfort foods from the comfort of home.
Location: 601 S. Kings Drive AA, Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704- 343-0148
What to Order: Family-size order of pasta (feeds 2-3; starting at $20) or entrée (served with five chicken breasts; starting at $41)
How to Get It: Order online for curbside pickup
Specials: Check Facebook for flash sales or daily deals and menu for wine specials
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse serves finger-licking barbeque at five locations, four of which are in or near Charlotte. All North Carolina locations are offering online ordering and curbside pickup.
Location: See website for addresses
Phone: See website
What to Order: Party Pack includes a “large” option (feeds 8-10; two meats and two sides for $75) or a “Small” option (feeds 4-6; two meats and two sides for $48).
How to Get It: Order online for curbside pickup.
Specials: Check Facebook for flash sales.
Capishe
Capishe offers customers a fast and casual dining experience, and it currently offers curbside takeout and delivery options.
Location: Capishe Dilworth, 500 E. Morehead Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202 and Capishe Southpark, 6555 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 980-819-9494 and 980-272-9791
What to Order: Familia Feast of pizza and/or pasta with salad (serves 4-5; $40 on Capishe menu and $46 on DoorDash menu)
How to Get It: Order online for curbside pickup or DoorDash for delivery
Yafo
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors come together at Yafo. The restaurant is known for its fresh food and healthy options. Find locations in Southpark, Plaza Midwood and Dilworth.
Location: See website for addresses
Phone: See website
What to Order: Rotisserie Chicken Family Meal (feeds 3-4, comes with two family sides and Greek salad for $30) or Build-Your-Own Meal (feeds 4-6 for $55+ or feeds 10-12 for $110+)
How to Get It: Order online for curbside pickup or delivery through DoorDash
Specials: Check Facebook or Instagram for flash sales.
NC Red
Find classic East-coast offerings, from New England lobster rolls to Nashville hot chicken, at NC Red. The restaurant is now offering to-go options Tuesday through Saturday.
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Location: 1205 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: 704-321-4716
What to Order: Take-and-bake chicken pot pie (feeds 4, served with salad for $35). Additional dinner options that feed 4 are listed on the menu for $70.
How to Get It: Order by phone after 1pm
Legion Brewing
Legion Brewing, known for both its food and its beer, has taprooms in Plaza Midwood and Southpark. Both locations are offering food and beer to-go. Legion Brewing Southpark is open Wednesday to Sunday, and Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood is open daily.
Location: Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood, 1906 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205 and Legion Brewing Southpark, 5610 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (844) HOP-LOVE
What to Order: Order one of five family-style entrée options from the Southpark location (feeds 4-5, requires two-hour notice for additional preparation time, all $45).
How to Get It: Order online for carryout at either location, Southpark also offers curbside pickup
Specials: Check Facebook on Fridays for weekly Chef Features
Noble Smoke
Enjoy comfort food in the comfort of home. Noble Smoke’s Southern barbeque is now available for pick up or delivery.
Location: 2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704-703-5252
What to Order: Menu selections to fit families of all sizes, from individual sandwiches ($8+) to full racks of ribs ($30) with quarts of sides, such as macaroni and cheese or succotash ($14)
How to Get It: Order online for pickup or delivery
Specials: Adults can order beer and wine for half-off the regular price
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen offers cooking classes, kids’ camps and prepared food. Given recent events, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen now offers virtual cooking classes via Zoom. Customers can also leave the cooking to Alyssa by ordering a family meal, complete with reheating instructions.
Location: 4001-C Yancey Road #100, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704- 817-7568
What to Order: Family meal pack (feeds 4, includes two sides, salad and rolls starting at $32)
How to Get It: Order online for pickup or delivery
Specials: View Chef Alyssa’s “Meal Starter Pack” cooking video and recipe from Girl Tribe Pop-Up.
Portofino’s
Portofino’s, currently operating four local restaurants, will please the entire family. Order a pizza or other Italian specialty for the take-out menu, which can be found on the website. Locations can be found on Park Road, in Arboretum Shopping Center, at Eastway and in Indian Land.
Location: See website for addresses
Phone: See website
What to Order: Family specials (serve 4, call for price and details that vary by location)
How to Get It: Call to order carryout
Specials: Call location for current specials
The Waterman
Even if you cannot get to the beach, find seafood in Southend. Customers cannot currently enjoy the rooftop bar, but they can at least pick up food and drinks for carryout.
Location: 2729 South Blvd. Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 704-275-5558
What to Order: Family seafood platter of cod and shrimp (feeds 4-5, includes salad and fries for $35)
How to Get It: Order online for carryout, curbside pickup and delivery within a two-mile radius for $5 fee
Specials: See Facebook for special features
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Sabor brings Latin flavor to the Carolinas with 15 locations, mostly in and around Charlotte. Sabor won a Charlotte Magazine BOB Award this year in the Latin eats category.
Location: See website for addresses
Phone: See website
What to Order: Family meal box with tortillas, two proteins, rice, beans, chips, salsa and dip choices ($30)
How to Get It: Order online for pick-up
Stagioni
Stagioni offers updates to Italian classics, including pizzas. Even the pickiest of eaters can appreciate a good pie. Make a night of it by picking up a pizza kit for to assemble as a family and bake at home.
Location: 715 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: 704-372-8110,
What to Order: Take-and-bake lasagna (serves 4-6, $50)
How to Get It: Call to order after 1pm, Monday-Saturday
Specials: $25 pizza kit, which includes two doughs, sauce, cheese, sausage and pepperoni
List written and compiled by Tiffany Wolff.
