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Best Authentic Restaurants in Ballantyne

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A photo of Gallery Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1941)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Ballantyne
Booked 24 times today
Gallery Restaurant serves contemporary American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.  Menus change seasonally to provide fresh regional ingredients. An exclusive art display from a local gallery establishes an authentic gallery feel. Enjoy an impressive wine selection honored as a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Gallery Bar offers a casual option for lunch and dinner and has an extensive Whiskey collection.  Diners enjoy monthly culinary events and seasonal Al fresco dining. Private dining offers an elegant space for small social events and meetings up to 20 guests. Gallery Restaurant is located at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte on the corner of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Dress code is business casual or nice dress, no baseball caps please.
A photo of Casa del Tequila restaurant
4.2
Awesome(11)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Ballantyne
Booked 1 time today
Explore authentic Mexican cuisine and irresistible drinks. Discover unique flavors and immerse yourself in the tequila experience.
A photo of The Blue Taj restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(823)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Ballantyne
Booked 11 times today
Located in Ballantyne Village, The Blue Taj is a groundbreaking restaurant serving Indian Cuisine and a much needed and welcome addition to Charlotte’s dining scene. The Décor at The Blue Taj is chic and modern, yet very cozy and eclectic. There are four themed dining areas to keep the excitement going for each time you visit. A chic wine cellar also graces the floor of the restaurant where vast and popular selections of wines are stored in a good temperature and humidity controlled environment. The Bubble Bar is open nightly to fix your craving for exciting combination of both signature and innovative cocktails and refreshingly sparkling and other popular wines by the glass. The Blue Taj is also a lunch destination in a very popular location. The ample selections of lunch offerings are sure to please business and mainstream diners alike. The Blue Taj is also available for private events and parties of various sizes.
A photo of Via Roma restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1196)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Waverly
Booked 10 times today
Via Roma offers authentic Italian fine dining featuring many of Toscana's popular menu items along with specials that touch on dishes that are traditional in Rome. An extensive Italian wine collection is available to compliment your meal. Via Roma is ideally situated in front of a wonderfully-designed outdoor gathering place with chairs, rocking benches and fountains across from the new Hilton Gardens.
A photo of El Puro Cuban Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1303)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cuban • South Charlotte
Booked 56 times today
Inspired by the elegance and the history of pre-revolutionary Cuba in the 1950sHeated Patio Coming Soon!!
A photo of Bulla Gastrobar - Charlotte restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2611)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Charlotte
Booked 11 times today
Restaurant owner Carlos Centurion’s newest Bulla (boo-ya) Gastrobar location in SouthPark at 4310 Sharon Rd., Suite W01. Bulla Gastrobar joins the Charlotte community with a contemporary spin on traditional Spanish tapas, an imaginative cocktail program, and an energetic atmosphere with extensive indoor and outdoor seating. Named after the Spanish slang term for “chatter,” Bulla Gastrobar offers a menu that boasts a mix of “alta cocina” and traditional approaches to tapas, featuring innovative techniques that are applied to classic recipes to yield modern yet authentic dishes.
A photo of Superica - Strawberry Hill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(113)
Price: Expensive
• Tex-Mex • Myers Park
Booked 70 times today
Chef Ford Fry and Chef Kevin Maxey, together designed a “Mex-Tex” menu that plays to their own Texan roots, tracing the beginnings of the cuisine to the 1930s, when Mexican cooks first doctored up their dishes to suit a “Gringo” palate with Americanized elements, giving birth to the Tex-Mex dialogue. “Kevin and I wanted to do food we like to eat,” Fry said. “It’s natural for a chef to want to be true to a certain culture, and likewise, we wanted to do authentic Tex-Mex, because it developed where we’re from.”
A photo of State of Confusion- Charlotte restaurant
4.5
Awesome(475)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Charlotte
Booked 37 times today
State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Low-country. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.Additional free parking at 301 Clanton: Monday - Friday after 5:00 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.
A photo of The Jimmy restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(780)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Myers Park
Booked 61 times today
The Jimmy is a neighborhood restaurant that takes its cue from the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France, a region known for its casual, sunwashed elegance and unhurried pace.(nice to meet you)It is a celebration of an influential cuisine that is in turn influenced by many others, one that favors communal cooking, local ingredients, and straightforward preparations.
A photo of Mal Pan restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(517)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • SouthPark
Booked 23 times today
Taqueria Mal Pan is a modern Mexican experience. Our chef-driven menu is a combination of both the modern and classic Mexican kitchen. You’ll experience a menu with inspiration from Baja to Yucatan and everywhere in between. In step with the theme of our kitchen, the beverage program at Mal Pan is also inspired by the old and the new. Our back bar is filled with a curated list of artisan spirits from the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond. All of our craft cocktails are concocted with housemade syrups, fresh squeezed juices, shrubs, bitters and instagram worthy garnishes

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Discover best authentic restaurants in Ballantyne

Discover the charm of authentic dining in Charlotte's vibrant Ballantyne area where culinary excellence meets unique local flavors. Our curated selection of restaurants in this upscale neighborhood offers an array of exquisite dishes that embody true authenticity, catering to those who seek a genuine taste experience. Each establishment features a distinctive ambiance, reflecting the area's dynamic dining scene which is celebrated for its diverse culinary offerings and sophisticated settings. These restaurants pride themselves on their commitment to high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation, ensuring every dish is both delightful and true to its roots. Whether you're a local food enthusiast or a visitor looking to explore Charlotte's culinary landscape, these authentic eateries in Ballantyne provide a memorable gastronomic journey that highlights the best of local and international cuisine. This selection is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a dining experience that not only satisfies the palate but also tells a story of tradition and innovation.

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