Ninety's Sandwiches and Ice-cream
9009 j m keynes drive, suite #4, +1 704-547-1856. not fast-food, but not dine-in either. fast, delicious and super friendly service. ice-cream there is a perfect treat for summer weather and it is a great place to grab a bite as you sit enjoy the summer concerts. wonderful place for family.
Zapata's
8927 j.m. keynes blvd just off n. tryon st. in the university area, +1 704-503-1979. probably charlotte's best mexican though some spanish-speaking joints on the east side might beg to differ. relatively upscale, zapata's enjoys one of the best restaurant locations in the university area: perched over a picturesque lake, across from the hilton hotel, and within minutes of shopping destinations. almost everything on the menu is good, including the drink specials.
Old Hickory House Restaurant
6538 n tryon st, +1 704-596-8014.
Ciro's
8927 j m keynes dr., +1 704-510-0012. upscale italian located in the strollable center of the university area. high-end service and prices, and an excellent wine menu.