Fabulous food in a Peruvian Restaurant tucked away in a small town in South Carolina. House…read morespecialties are seafood dishes, we had the Sopa Marisco and Arroz Marisco both full of shellfish and pieces of fish. We asked for the Sopa medium spicy and it was delicious. The Arroz was likely spaced with turmeric, was beautifully presented and delicious. For dessert we had an alfajorea, a shortbread cookie with caramel filling, the perfect end to the meal. Cute ambiance and lively music playing in the background was very peaceful.

This place is FANTASTIC! We have lived in the area for over 2 years and never stopped by before…read more Well.. how I wish we had earlier because we loved the food!! The people working there are so nice and kind, wonderful service. Restaurant is small but cozy. Everything homemade! Wonderful food options, plates are large so totally shareable. The desserts are to die for! Absolutely coming back!

From start to finish, Javier and his team delivered an unforgettable experience…read more The ambiance was perfect, it immediately made us feel like we were in a special place. The service was top notch--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. And then the food....phenomenal! Each dish was crafted with care and bursting with flavor! This local gem is definitely worth seeking out! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit--you won't regret it!

I've been wanting to try Ratio for about 2.5 years, and it did not disappoint! It was worth every…read moresingle penny. Almost forgot to take pictures because the food was that good! The menu is a delicious mix of Peruvian-inspired tapas, and everything I tried was packed with flavor. Some standout dishes from my visit: Scallops Sudado - So fresh and flavorful G & Tea - A perfectly balanced mocktail Tempura Squash - Light, crispy, and delicious. One of my FAVs. A must for every visit Flourless Chocolate Cake - Rich and decadent Arroz Con Mariscos - A seafood lover's dream Tacos de Pollo - Tender and well-seasoned Lomo Saltado - Classic and cooked perfectly Pan Roasted Cauliflower - A surprising favorite On my second visit, I tried even more: Special Item Oysters - Not my favorite, but fresh Pork Spare Ribs - Great flavor Ceviche Trio - So good, highly recommend Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service were all fantastic. If you're a fan of Peruvian flavors and tapas-style dining, this spot is a must-visit! Check out the menu: https://www.ratiorestaurant.com/food-menu

Second time stopping by for late lunch! Free salsa & chips…read more(very good) The place has great cocktails coconut , pineapple margarita - delicious ! jalapeño margarita nice with Tajin around the rim They're generous with the tequila , you can get for extra $3 a large size drink Seafood soup , delicious and hearty Burritos are nice with delicious sauce This is definitely a nice place if you are craving Peruvian or Mexican food !

We ordered the food online and when we came in to pick it up the order they didn't know anything…read moreabout it. The gentleman said the order was canceled and that we would have to pay for it again. There was a difference in the amount placing the order online than it was to pay in the restaurant. We ordered 4 dishes and they were all very flavorful but in our opinion the price we paid for each of these dishes we should've received more food for each entree minus the appetizer we ordered.

Finally made it here. As a lover of Peruvian food I wanted to try this not so chain Peruvian…read morerestaurant out. Located where the former Moes was in the Pineville Matthews shopping center with Bonefish and Panera. The place looked pretty clean although after ordering my food I noticed the sanitation grade was a 91...yikes. Anyways I went ahead and ate there. So let me start by saying the menu is large, so many different items to chose from and not only Peruvian food. I saw some Colombian and Venezuelan items. With that being said I was very shocked at the lack of standard side items. Literally rice and white rice at that, pinto beans and like one other things. All other sides are considered premium sides and those premium sides would be basic sides at like hello chicken or viva chicken. I got the 1/4 chicken, white meat with reg side of white rice and premium side of plantains. For the dipping sauce I was limited to the yellow mild sauce or the spicy hot sauce. They were all out of the green mild sauce. Just for context I arrived at 11:40, they open at 11. Not sure how they ran out so fast but I would have loved to try it because the yellow sauce was just ok and the red was cold and just spicy no real flavor. Thankfully the chicken was flavorful and juicy, the white rice was white rice and the plantains were cooked beautifully. Also the cashier was great and provided excellent service. All in all, I would visit again but no rush to go back again. Viva Chicken still takes the lead for now for me. I would love them to mature their side menu, increase their sanitation grade and have the green sauce available.

This is a hidden gem, amazing ceviches, anticuchos, lomo saltado and chaufa, the quality of the…read morefood is elite and the chef knows what he is doing, I go there every time to dine in and take out.

Went to Pio Pio in Ballantyne on a Saturday night. Parking at Blakeney can be tricky but wasn't too…read morebad this time. The restaurant is small but clean with a good vibe. We ordered rotisserie chicken, carne asada, and chicken and beef empanadas. The chicken was excellent--juicy with crispy skin. Carne asada was solid too, tender with good flavor. Both empanadas were good, but the chicken was the winner. Service was quick, food came out hot, and portions were generous. Beer and wine only, no full bar. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal with really good food.

I came here for my mother's birthday today with my little brother we all got two appetizers and…read moreeverybody ate an entrée as well. The food was excellent. Everything was consistently well done and perfectly made. You can tell they care about food and flavor. Our waiter was great and very kind and the ambience was great as well. Great Latin and Hispanic music was playing on the TVs inside and to top it off, we finish with the tees leches and the flan. Everything was amazing. I will be coming back. Thank you.

Two buddies and I pull up to this restaurant, excited for Latin American food because I was wanting…read moreto eat yummy food and didn't want anything too crazy .. sad to find out they do not serve Latin American food anymore. It is some cafe with fried chicken and that sort of food. We ended up not eating at the cafe because we got gas instead. It is at a gas station! Which honestly was exciting for me there is also an Arbys there and to be completely honest I don't love Arbys. I went to arbys last weekend before we went bow fishing in Florida and the fries and sauce there is good but the gyro was weak.

This was my third time coming here, it's a lovingly place. It's great to come to SC and find some…read morereal good Latin American food. I really appreciate how clean, and how amazing it smells inside. Sam she is amazing? Very friendly, professional, and outgoing. She definitely makes me and my go workers come back for more food and good talks. She treats you like a person and family. I definitely will keep recommending this place to everyone. Thank you Sam, because of you we will always come back here. You are very professional and respectful she awesome. The food and customer service here is A1. I definitely appreciate it. Thank you Sam.

Excellent service, great food, fantastic music, and unique environment. I am looking forward to…read morecoming back here again.

This place is AMAZING…read more While it's a casual restaurant, the quality of the food and the drinks is next level. The cocktails, while the bar is not "deep", are perfectly made, good use of ingredients and just amazing. Food is incredible. Ceviche, tostones, lomo saltado. The waitress was really nice and helped with recommendations This place is a great find and absolutely recommended

Good food, fun seasonal drinks and decor, I always get great service too. Parking is not ideal, but…read moreyou can park across the street in the lot using the parking app and it's not terrible. I think it was like three dollars or you can park streetside for free. Perfect spot to stop in before a fireflies game! I highly recommend the two taco platter with two tacos and a side. We really enjoy the fun seasonal decor and menu!

The Grinch theme was very fun to look at and take pictures! The hostess and wait staff were great,…read morevery friendly and nice. My family and I went for dinner and waited around 15 minutes for a table. The holiday-themed drinks were very fun. I had the Silver Bells, my sister had the Santa's hat and my mom had a holiday margarita. Mine was a nice play on a Paloma. Very fun!! My sister said hers was sweet and she wasn't the fondest. The holiday margarita was tart but I liked it. My mom preferred something a little sweeter. For the food: many menu items were Hispanic-Asian inspired. Reading these, I was intrigued in the food taste and presentation. It just fell short because of carrying on the bandwagon of Asian-inspired food, but then also mixing different Asian cuisines. First, I was curious as to how a bao bun was labeled as a Korean bao bun. The bao bun is Chinese. So if the description on the menu had more details, maybe I could've understood the Korean side. Next, a karaage orange chicken. Orange chicken is Chinese cuisine and karaage is Japanese. This chicken wasn't crispy and the flavor left a lot to be desired. The side of sticky rice that came with the chicken was cold and not sticky rice. Just regular white rice. Next: options. There were a lot of food options so I was impressed with that! I ordered tacos and was impressed with two of the three. The birria taco was good, not great. The barbacoa was not spicy as advertised but nicely moist. The shrimp tapajo only had two shrimp and they needed more flavor in them. I got the two taco platter and then an extra taco. I wish there was a three taco option for the platter. There is 2 tacos and 1 side, 5 tacos and 2 sides and then 10 tacos and more sides. If you want American food (nachos or a burger), you're in a good place. If you want to actually understand the inspired flavors of Asian cuisine, I would pass. But this also comes from an Asian person who likes to cook across the different cuisines. The atmosphere was fun, the staff were nice, the basic food was good.

The food is amazing and the prices aren't scamming. You get a lot of food for the amount you pay…read more Good place to stop and have lunch. The inside of the restaurant is super pretty miss playing and someone to help u with whatever you need go in and eat dinner.

This place is a great Peruvian restaurant!! Everything was so flavorful and fresh. I absolutely…read moreloved everything about the camarones al ajillo and could mix the sauce/marinade on everything on the place. Nothing we had was bad and I would recommend trying this place out. The service was great and so was the music.

Excellent service and fabulous food. What else is there? Very highly recommend! Will absolutely…read moreuse them again! OUTSTANDING ALL THE WAY!

Went for an early dinner today for the first time and their Peruvian food was delicious. Ordered…read moreCausa Rellena, Lomo Saltado, and Aji de Gallina. Great food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely come back!