First off, this is my go to for lunch. There is plenty of parking here. I've never had an issue getting a table Even at lunchtime. I normally make reservations just to be on the safe side. I prefer a booth and I normally am able to get one. The staff meeting you at the door are always nice and friendly. They will seat you immediately. the waitstaff here are pretty awesome. The scene here is a little dark and moody and this is what I love about this restaurant... Very Dramatic! Now Food ‼ So, if this is your first time and you want to keep it light, I highly recommend the cob salad! This is the best salad because of the homemade croutons! The serving is pretty large and the dressings our house made and every single one of them are great. My favorite would be the Thai dressing, if I had to pick. I've also tried the burger and it is extremely HUGE and flavorful. You may not be able to eat it all in one setting. I've also had the blackened salmon with the pasta and it was perfectly cooked. I get mine at medium rare. TIMING~ The servants come out pretty fast. By the time you've had your first drink the food is already coming out. This is my honest review as I have been coming here for the past decade and I've never had an issue. You will be pleased. This is also the perfect spot for a first date, business meeting, anniversary and also a birthday.. P.S. Another reason why I am drawn to this particular location, is that 131 Main has maintained a clean place to eat. My number one pet peeve is a messy bathroom. I have yet to find any issues with this restaurant. The bathrooms are always clean Everything is fully stocked and servers are Super attentive, so I will continue to come back. read more

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Nice ambiance. Service was good, it did take a minute for them to come to the table a few times but otherwise the waitresses were friendly. We ordered the cheeseburgers. They come with shoestring fries. The burger is big and all the toppings really come together to make a flavorful burger. It has mayo mustard lettuce onions pickles and tomato. We also had the cornbread skillet and it was sweet and moist. The honey was a great touch. read more

Service ( A+) best we have seen in town Food quality: (B) : food was good just not exciting, pork chop was under-salted for the size and ok in flavor and borderline too dry. Crab cakes were much better in comparison- but glad we substituted fries or the dish would have been too heavy. Cauliflower side dish however wasn't the best choice- overpowered by cheese and toppings. Banana cream pie dessert was great- next level would have been with a banana foster twist to the fresh banana, but the crust was perfect! Ambiance: (A) comfortable but louder than expected. Outside looked amazing for a nice night! Very busy main room which is a good sign for quality but hard for reservations and turn over. Would we go back? Yes Would we order the same thing? Prob try something different. read more

5 stars every time! Staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable and professional. Food never ever misses! The bar was lively but calm and the dinner area is so nicely Dimmed! I get pork chops every time, even though everything sounds amazing read more

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First visit to this 131 Main location, but same great service and great food that I found at the other location. Party of 2 was seated immediately upon arriving and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Deinks were excellent. Great experience, will be back. read more

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OK, I'm just gonna say it. 131 Main in Ballantyne is the best restaurant in the Charlotte suburbs, in my opinion. Of all the restaurants I've gone to they have consistently served outstanding food with incredible service, low light, classy ambience, great drinks.. I have never had a mediocre meal in this place. It's always been exceptional. The selection is great diverse and the chef is high caliber. 131 Main - Ballantyne is my choice for Best Restaurant in the Charlotte suburbs. read more

Came here for dinner on a friday night. Had about a 40 minute wait without a reservation but that was expected. Once seated, our waiter was very nice and gave us a run down of the specials of the day. The menu had a little bit of everything. My family and i all enjoyed our meals. It was a little pricey, but it was a really nice spot for a dinner. read more

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Dinner - excellent as ALWAYS! Service is consistently stellar. Crab cakes are THE BEST you will find anywhere. "Nothin but crabmeat" and a side of deviled eggs. Ribeye and peanut coleslaw is a favorite. Shrimp cocktail can't go wrong!! read more

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Can I rate a place 4.5 stars? 131 was a great experience overall, but it wasn't until I got the check that I got a bit of disappointment- a bit of deception that makes me hesitant to return. And it's not the ambience. The place is beautiful on the inside. It seems wildly popular. Nice, cozy, intimate. A great place to take a date. Perhaps. And it's not the service. The wait staff did a great job with its duties - from describing the items on the menu to keeping up with refills to clearing empty plates. And it's not the food. The rainbow trout I ordered was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I don't know if I've ever eaten a better fish entree. So what then was the problem? One small deception. Not wanting the kale salad that the menu mentions as the side for the entree, I asked if I could substitute another side for it. "Absolutely!" my waiter responded confidently. All was good in the world at that point, right? Then the check arrived and I discovered I was being charged $2 extra for subbing the side dish. The waiter never mentioned it. The menu didn't mention an upcharge for making a substitute. Nothing. Anyhoo, I paid it. Everything else was top notch. However, trust is an important thing for me. And even in this seemingly small issue, I would have pause before considering returning. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Rainbow trout with aioli - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

Today's service was five star. I typically prefer Southpark but today I was just so impressed with Liz, Lily, Alvin and the entire team. The Perfection Martini from Sophia. The food was incredible so I'll be back and I will post pictures of food the next time I come through. Thank you so much for the great ambience the great food and the consistency across 131 Main in Charlotte. read more

131 was fantastic from beginning to end. Let's start with the service. Top notch from the time we sat till we left. Didn't wait long to order, server was attentive and consistently made sure things were going well. I decided to try the Rainbow Trout and substituted the kale and quinoa salad for white cheddar grits. The food arrived quickly and it was great. Fish was cooked well. Pulled easily from the skin yet was firm. Very well cooked and seasoned perfectly. The grits were also cooked well and very tasty. All in all...no complaints. This place can get busy fast so might want to make a reservation to be sure you get in. Looking forward to coming back and trying other menu items. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Rainbow Trout and Grits - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

The food Is always amazing and the service is fantastic it is my go to place for a delicious steak dinner

We went here for our anniversary and the service was great our server Nathaniel was very pleasant and attentive. The ambiance was nice and chill. We went on a Monday night. The food was good we got the corn bread for an appetizer and it came with honey. I got the ribs and it came with 2 sides. I got the asparagus and deviled eggs for the sides. My Fiance got the crab cake and it came with one side and he got the deviled eggs. He enjoyed his crab crake. He said everything f was seasoned very well. My rack of ribs were nice and tender. This place was nice and we will be coming back. read more

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Food is amazing! Staff is so great! And you feel like you are in a high-end restaurant, which you are but without the cost! Great environment! read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

Good and service is Always good! Prices have definitely gone up so we don't go as often as we used to.

It had been a little while since dining here. I was in the mood for a Veggie Burger, in fact, the BEST VEGGIE BURGER EVER! Which comes with Kale and Quinoa Salad. My wife had the Lightly Blackened Halibut Tacos. As always the Service is OVER THE TOP! When my I Iced Tea glass was nearly empty, a fresh one magically appeared. My only issue with 131 Main, and almost every other restaurant we dine at, is the cost of Iced Tea and Coffee. Yes the cost has increased but to charge $3.50 for a glass of Iced Tea is ridiculous. Many of the restaurants we eat at, especially at lunch, do not charge for it. I'm sure that at $1.25 for Iced Tea you'd still be profitable. Just my take on what I feel is an OVERCHARGE. read more

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Classy, Delightful and Delicious restaurant ! Service is top notch! -- Group wait staff so you are never left waiting for a server. Food is excellent - all made in house . Smoked Salmon is the best in Charlotte ! Missing the Artichokes till Spring ! Did have the. jumbo grilled Asparagus- it was perfect, my husband's favorite is the Corn Bread which he devoured ! You have to try it ! Outstanding ! read more

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131 Main is my favorite place. I have celebrated two birthdays at this restaurant in ordered something different each time. This time I got the crabcakes and they were out of this world. The servers are always lovely and friendly and happy to make suggestions. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - This brownie alone is the key to happiness - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

We went to have a drink and dessert. I had them put on the Artemis reentry. Once they landed with every e watching the manager changed the channel. Unbelievable, that manager is not a person who loves America. And not where I want to spend my money!! read more

We celebrated my birthday alongside my daughter and son-in-law's 1st wedding anniversary, and 131 Main did not disappoint! All four of us started with the grilled artichoke...a must-order. Charred just right, tender, and full of flavor. Absolutely delicious! I had the filet mignon...cooked to perfection and melt-in-your-mouth good. My husband loved his prime rib sandwich, packed with flavor. My daughter, a loyal fan of their shrimp & grits, was in heaven. Her husband had the grilled chicken pasta and polished off every bite. Our server was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. We requested our favorite table in the back, and they made it happen without a hitch. We were surprised how busy it was for a 4pm reservation, but it didn't affect the quality or atmosphere at all. Cozy, bustling, and still relaxed. Sadly, I forgot to snap pics of our entrees...but the dessert? Oh my. I order it every time, and it's always the cherry on top of a perfect evening. Highly recommend 131 Main for any special occasion... or just because you want an unforgettable meal. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

Talk about a consistent menu and service! For starters, you're always going to win with the double dip or cornbread! 131 is the type of restaurant you can dine in and always get great service and mouth watering dish! I love that the crab cakes are full of meat and not loaded with fillers. The zucchini is grilled to perfection! Mashed potatoes yummers! My husband got the pasta and loved every bite! We love having date night here! The pls e to get steak and not break your pockets. read more

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Went to this restaurant last night with friends and family. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance. I had the ribeye steak, potatoes and chopped salad. The ribeye though not the best was still good. What I really enjoyed was the number of Elton John songs the restaurant played, now that was nice. My wife got the boneless red snapper and my daughter got the steak medallion meal with potatoes. Certainly a nice place to eat and when I come back to the Charlotte area, we will go back. read more

Now that they have noticeably reduced their portion sizes, thinned out their sauces with water, and added more salt in an attempt to maintain flavor while raising their prices, please be ready to leave hungry and thirsty. read more

The filet could not have been better prepared , 5***! Service by Jaquay was excellent as he was always on top of things. Thank you for a wonderful lunch.! read more

We made a reservation at 131 Main for our anniversary, briefly considered trying somewhere new, and then realized there was no reason to overthink it--this place is consistently excellent, so we stuck with what we know. We arrived a little early and were seated right away. Our server, Shay, was lovely from the start and immediately set the tone for the evening. We began with cocktails, which were beautifully done, and moved on to our usual favorites. I ordered the trout with the creamy cheddar grits, which were as good as ever--rich, comforting, and perfectly executed. My husband tried something new: the pineapple‑ and soy‑marinated steak, which was flavorful and very well prepared. The 131 Main salad deserves its own mention. That creamy garlic dressing is outstanding, and the croutons are perfect. It's the kind of salad you'd happily order any time, any day. When I asked for a glass of Chardonnay, they offered to let me taste two options, which I really appreciated--and I ended up choosing the one I didn't expect. The sommelier even stopped by to talk us through the wines, which felt thoughtful without being overbearing. We finished with the banana pie, which ended up being the one miss of the night--pleasant, but a little bland for our taste. Shay was so gracious that we didn't even consider changing it; we simply took it home for our son to try. The whole experience reminded me of watching Gordon Ramsay talk about restaurants that run like well‑oiled machines. Everyone here seems to know their role, care about the details, and genuinely enjoy what they do. From the service to the pacing to the food, everything just works--and that's why we keep coming back. read more

I was there yesterday for Easter. Service is always top notch but I don't think I'll ever go back. I ordered the grilled creamy chicken pasta with cajun seasoning and it was horrible. Too much black pepper - like full size peppercorns. The dish had about 2 ounces of dark meat (NOT GRILLED) chicken, a small amount of raw broccoli and red peppers. The flavors did not blend well at all. At $30, this item was probably the worst thing I've eaten out anywhere and I eat out a few times every week. I want to like this restaurant but the menu is not for me. I keep going back and trying different items because they are close to home, but the flavor combinations and sides just don't work for me. The best thing on their menu is the wedge salad. read more

The food was pretty good, but the incredible service truly set the experience apart. The staff was attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere from start to finish. Combined with the cozy setting, it's a place I'd definitely return to. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Slow Roasted Chicken - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

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Back again and happy to be here. It was Wednesday so wine was half off a bottle. Excellent service and they have finally stopped the buss people from snatching plates as soon a plate is finished. Used to be that slow eaters found themselves eating while the rest of the party sat waiting. Grilled artichokes, always good to split with wife $16. Thai steak salad, large one $28. Two additional Caesar salads $8 each. Shrimp and grits $29. A monster of a double pork chop, done perfectly and not dry $32. Maryland Style Crab Cakes $46 and they were WONDERFUL. Hunks of crab barely held together with breading. Have not had them as good since being in Philly and Baltimore. A very fine place to bring a family or a few couples together for a meal. Bar also does a wonderful job. read more

We came here to celebrate a milestone birthday, so we came here based on the reviews. Hailey was our server and gave us top service without being overbearing. She made helpful suggestions to help guide us. Wife had the Barrel Cut Filet Mignon and I had the Big Island Ribeye. It was cooked to perfection exactly as we had ordered. All-in-all it was a wonderful dinner and did not disappoint. We will definitely be back. read more

Always a dependable and tastey meal. Service is fantastic, the menu diverse and the plating worthy of a a fine dining restaurant. I have never heard a negative comment about this restaurant. This is a very popular restaurant, so reservations are recommended. read more

Excellent Strawberry Shortcake, authentic Key Lime Pie and the best trout around. Friendly, kind staff.

Quality has gone downhill, remember going there years ago and enjoying steaks and ribs. Recently, steaks fatty and ribs dry, of course over priced. Looking for other options for better quality not necessarily less expensive. read more

We went to 131 in South Park. I hadn't been to this location before. They have 3 locations that I'm aware of Blakeney, Huntersville( super nice and small) South Park. This location was very nice. Reservations highly recommended. All locations have outdoor fire pits . We ordered two filets cooked to perfection. One of our party got a prime rib sandwich. We were celebrating my son Xan's 21 birthday ! Our server was wonderful recommending drinks. They have a nice bar with TV's about 1/3 as large as Blakeney . Our sides were cheese grits and fries. We also had the cornbread that I forgot to take a picture of because I was too excited to eat it, served either honey so delicious .. Banana cream pie for dessert read more

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Two of our party ordered the salmon with coleslaw and wild rice for sides. I had the smoked salmon appetizer with the soup of the day. Everything was amazing, as usual. Service is absolutely stellar. This is our go to special/favorite restaurant. read more

Had lunch there within the past week. Portions were too large to finish. Service was excellent as usual. It is beyond normal expectations.

$12.00 for cornbread tells you prices high for what you get, but they are packed out everyday.

Shame on me for not checking as 131 Main often fail to prepare our To-go (live 25 mi away) as ordered? $60 (Check #148) Special Occasion dinner with the simple request of "no egg" on one of two "signature" Main Salads add Steak. Sadly both had egg that is not easy to remove and put a damper on the evening. A Customer of 131 M forever and will be back BUT, please do better... read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - NO EGG, sometimes you just can't have it your way??? - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina

Great atmosphere, great food and great service. What more can you ask for! Highly recommend for a nice dining experience.

Food and service was outstanding. Our server Chris was fantastic recommended the special which was delicious. read more

Today was an unfortunate experience at an old favorite. The sauce served with the lamb special was overpowering and flavored like balsamic vinegar. The kind waitress quickly addressed the concern; however, the manager failed to appear to check on the situation. Instead, we had the pleasure of enjoying the view of incoming wait staff change from their outdoor clothes into their work attire, hanger and all. Additionally, one staff member, in her non-work attire walked directly into the kitchen on arrival and passed a gloved chef a Starbucks beverage. Needless to say, the quality of service has fallen. Hopefully, time is taken to check on patrons in the future and attend to these problems. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - New American Near Me - Blakeney, North Carolina