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Boneless Tenders

American Food in Charlotte

Sauced wings, burgers, and chicken sandwiches headline American food at The Rusty Onion in Charlotte, NC, available for pickup.

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Chicken

Boneless Tenders

$14.99

Five breaded chicken tenders come with vegetables and a choice of sauce.

“Went for the he first time today for lunch, and everything was great! Brought out hot, and fresh! The boneless tenders I had with the hot honey sauce was amazing! My daughters flatbread was excellent as well! The cheese on it was so good. We will be back!”

Kid's Tenders

$10.00+

Three hand-breaded chicken tenders come with a choice of fries.

“What a local gem! Stopped for dinner based on fun name and near hotel 😊 our party of 8 had wings, calzone, meatball sub, garlic knots, salads, and chicken tenders. ALL was amazing and great potions. The Jamaican wings were crispy and super yummy! David was phenomenal and kept us laughing….very clean spot and family friendly! Thanks for a great dinner”

Sandwiches

Salads

“Went there for lunch today and had the buffalo chicken salad. If your a fan of buffalo flavor, you won't be disappointed. Romaine, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and onion. Paired with ranch dressing or whatever dressing you like. Really good.”

“Great music and food. I had the cheese sticks (more like cheese logs). My wife had the chicken salad and a martini (they don't hold back on the liquor). The salad was great too. Plenty of parking even though the place was busy.”

Wings

Burgers

Cheesesteak

“I called in an order for a sandwich of brotherly love for pickup. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious! It was still too hot to eat when I got home.”

“Just started going here through a recommendation from a friend. I've tried the wings, the pitas, and the brotherly love philly. All of which were great! The chef John helped with recommendations. Wednesday night they have musical bingo! So nice family fun! Saturday night they have live music! Also they have a big patio which is great for big groups. Daily drink specials! Bill depends on drinks ordered”

Fries

Appetizers

Squeaky Cheese

$9.99

Fried cheese curds are served with a side of marinara.

“Our first time trying. We ordered takeout and considering the size of the order, it didn't take long to prepare and an employee helped carry it to the car. We tried a supreme 18 inch pizza, lasagna, calzone, cheese curds, garlic cheese bread, cheesecake, cannoli, and two kid's meals. Everything was delicious, especially the lasagna. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you!”

California Chicken Sandwich

A Taste of The Rusty Onion

The Rusty Onion serves American food with beef and black bean burgers, chicken sandwiches, and buffalo chicken over romaine. You'll also find hand-breaded tenders and fries with cheese and bacon.

Queen City Wings are jumbo-sized and fried, with lemon pepper among the sauces. Mozz Logs come with marinara, while BLT Sandwich layers applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on sourdough.

Visit us in Charlotte, NC for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Rusty Onion Rings are homemade with house-made chipotle aioli; Mac N' Cheese has béchamel crème cheese sauce and a cheddar topping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular American food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Queen City Wings — Jumbo wings are fried and tossed in a required sauce choice, with celery, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese.
  • Sandwich of Brotherly Love — Shaved Philly beef or chicken comes on a hoagie with sautéed vegetables, provolone, and roasted red pepper mayonnaise; choose a side.
  • Boneless Tenders — Five hand-breaded chicken tenders come with celery and carrots, a selected flavor sauce, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese.
  • The Rusty Onion Burger — A half-pound Angus patty has grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, Swiss, and red pepper mayonnaise on a bun, with a required side selection.
  • Mozz Logs — Four large mozzarella logs are served with a side of marinara sauce as an appetizer for dipping.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for american food throughout the Charlotte area. Order your american food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

The Rusty Onion offers kid-friendly options, including Kid's Tenders and Kids Pasta.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.