My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time. He really enjoyed the bone marrow appetizer, and we both agreed the service was excellent and thoughtful. This is the perfect restaurant for celebrating special occasions. read more

if you're looking for a cool spot with great vibes, Hestia is the place to be! I recently visited this joint alone, and I gotta say, I loved the atmosphere. The drink menu is pretty dope, with some really tasty custom cocktails that you won't find anywhere else. But the real kicker is the rooftop view! It's just spectacular, especially at night when you can see uptown and all of Ballantyne. You gotta experience it for yourself, it's one of those things you can't fully appreciate until you're there. Now, I haven't tried the food yet, but I've already planned my next visit for the oxtail and Tokyo negi potstickers. They sound amazing, and I'm curious to see how they pair with the cocktails. Overall, if you're looking for a chill spot to hang out with friends or just unwind by yourself, Hestia is a great choice. The atmosphere, drinks, and rooftop view all make for an awesome time. So go check it out, and let me know what you think! s. read more

Hestia Rooftop - Smoke Budda - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and even though it was a cloudy day, the view was very nice. As soon as we sat down our water, Shawn H, greeted us and gave us a quick but through tour of the menu. We ordered the wagyu tacos, thai grilled shrimp(not pictured), short rib potstickers, robusta roll, and wagyu fried rice. Everything had amazing presentation and tasted great. I didn't particularly enjoy the robusta roll but I think that was more about my palette than the food, they were very kind about it and took it off my bill. Overall, definitely recommend the potstickers and would go back again. read more

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Our son told us about this place. I am so very glad he did! Jaeden was our server. She was awesome from the wine to the entrees. We had the shrimp and scallop appetizer, Kazan roll, and Noodles and Ocean for our entree. Everything was delicious! Wine too! Go! read more

Oh my goodness everything was incredibly amazing! Service was incredible. It was our first time dining at this restaurant, and we came in from out of town. read more

Hestia Rooftop - Fillet dinner - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had a reservation today and the food was simply amazing and super filling. Highly recommend the potstickers and wagyu roll. The sashimi pieces were so fresh and portions were generous. Loved the rooftop view of Ballantyne and you can even see the skyline. Servers were attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Would I go back for the scenery, drinks and sushi? Yes! Would I go back for the food? Ummm not so much. 4 stars for the drinks, shots, vibes and bartender. I think the menu could be better but no complaints from me. read more

Very nice atmosphere and great decor. The place seems very upscale and appearance matches. But I just couldn't get past the salt content in the food! The meatballs were almost inedible due to the salt. My hestia roll had enough salt to probably cover a large McDonald's fry. You don't douse waygu in salt. The entire table had the same feedback. The pot stickers were incredible though and I could eat 100 of them! Some really did like the sea bass. Maybe try that? read more

We attended a friends wedding at Hestia. Every thing was phenomenal: the food, service, atmosphere. Meghan was extremely helpful in the planning of the event and really went above and beyond for the family. I highly recommend events here. We will definitely be back for a date night as well! read more

Haven't been this disappointed in a place in a while. Was excited to try a fancier sushi place in Ballantyne, especially the cool location and high rise views. The ambiance was solid and modern. Outside area was fantastic. Big problem was the sushi was not good. Smaller maki rolls, mid-flavor and too meaty. Was expensive and didn't bring the value we expected. Server was good not great. Overall was disappointed and will still hit our other fav sushi places. read more

Enjoyed dinner here last night! Our server Star was the best. She gave us wonderful suggestions for drinks and food and none of the choices disappointed! She was very attentive and understanding of our needs. We started with the Oxtail Potstickers, which were very tasty!!! Due to our seafood/shellfish allergies, we were very limited to what we could get, so we had the Wagyu fried rice, Wagyu Tri Tip, Wagyu Meatballs, and the Chef was kind enough to special make us some noodles... The fried rice was delicious, however too spicy for me to really enjoy it ( but I really really really tried), I'm not a big fan of spice but now I know next time to order it without. The meatballs came cooked a little too under for me, and when they remade them, they were dry and flavorless. The Wagyu Tri Tip was the star of the show!!!! So tender, flavorful, and just melted in my mouth - I didn't even use any of the seasonings that came with it. Nothing was needed!!!! I will try the other cuts of Wagyu next visit for sure! Now the Chef's special noodles? I did not get one bite of as my Fiancé devoured them all by himself! Lol. Now as far as the drinks, I only tried the Smoked Buddha, which was good and presented very pretty, however it was small. I had 4 while there... I will be back to try more A5 Wagyu and not so spicy fried rice, I just wish in the future they will add more to the menu for the little people like me who have seafood/shellfish allergies, but still want to be able to dine with everyone else as well. read more

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Really enjoyed my experience at Hestia. The view from the patio is fabulous at sunset, and all of the fire features are really nice. Danny was our waitress and she was a delight. We enjoyed the sushi, and had a few appetizers. Definitely recommend the Lobster Roll! It was our favorite. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Hestia has amazing food, drinks and service. The rooftop view and ambiance is among the best in Charlotte. Our server Ciara was a true professional. read more

Very nice rooftop bar! The area is well maintained, and it is on 16th floor in AC hotel. Good atmosphere, plenty of space outside to enjoy the view. Love the fire pits. The food is pricy, small portions, but it's a standard for most rooftop bars. Nice presentation. We enjoyed it a lot! read more

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Great food and service! Would recommend the drinks and sushi. Sat outside and the view was nice.

While the view and restaurant itself is beautiful, some of the service is lacking. While the beverage director Lo, our servers Alex & Ké were AMAZING, the hostesses and GM are lacking in customer service. I have NEVER been to an establishment where we have a reservation and not only be told by the hostesses that we can't sit outside because they were full (but there were 5 tables available at the time). Thankfully Lo corrected that action and sat our party of 4. Later during our service, we were asked to move from our table because there was a party of 10 coming in and they needed the space, however there were other parties that came in before us that could have been asked the same. I have never been in an establishment where I was asked to release my table (due to the timing of how long it took for service) and because the restaurant overbooked. We asked to speak with the GM who never came to the table. It's quite disappointing that a restaurant of this "caliber" was lacking in communication and service. Again, Lo, Alex, and Ké were amazing, but the rest was mediocre. Disappointed at the overall experience! read more

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I went here for my birthday on a trip to Charlotte, and I was absolutely blown away by this place. What can I say except for giving the highest of praise and accolades to this masterpiece of a restaurant on a roof. The service? Amazing! The ambiance? Absolutely fantastic, we sat outside under the LED rooftop display, and between the background music and all the ambient lighting, the whole vibe of the restaurant feels upscale, modern and lively. Last but most certainly not least, the food. I've been to enough sushi and Asian fusion restaurants to confidently say what I feel is good, and I without hesitation can say this is one of the best spots I have been to in North Carolina. Our appetizers were brought out rather quick and had amazingly bold yet balanced flavors, and our drinks were very creative and crafted with care and skill. And for the main course I had ordered sushi (one of my rolls was Toro tuna) and my significant other ordered a vegetarian roll and some sides, and everything had super fresh ingredients and was just done exceptionally well. This was overall a fantastic experience and I would reccomend it to anyone who's in town and has a craving for sushi or some good Wagyu, absolute 12/10 spot!! read more

Went here for our 30th wedding anniversary. My wife had already been here for brunch when they first opened and it was meh then. But, we decided to give it another shot. Atmosphere is nice - the rooftop restaurant has a great view. Cocktails were spot on and the sushi rolls were very good - we recommend the Golden scallop - it's fire. My entree was very good however, my wife's came out cold. They took it back and prepared another but by the time it made it back out, she was over it. The server was very apologetic and accommodating but no visit from a manager. For the price, we expect more. My wife's tears, due to her disappointment, means we will not be going back. It's too bad because there is so much potentially going for it. They have a lot to work on and work out. read more

Booked consistently. Hard to get a table. Have to put a deposit on a reservation. I only stopped by to check it out for drinks - and the drinks were just awful. Yuck. Tasted like lawn mover clippings. Could not make a cosmo or any martinis. Only weird cocktails on their menu. A high end place should have real bartenders who know how to make a drink. The view was fabulous so I am disappointed my experience wasn't better and therefore have not made a reservation for dinner read more

The drinks were good and so were the starters(we had thw wagyu tacos and sushi). I will say I was dissapointed in the main dish I ahd which was the steak. I expected more for the price tag that comes along wih the food. read more

The views are amazing, if you can get a table outside or near the windows that is. Service was good, but the food was mediocre and overpriced. I ordered a cocktail, Down the Rabbit Hole, which was probably one of the worst drinks I've ever ordered in an upscale restaurant. $16 for a drink that I consumed in three sips that was too sweet... not worth it! read more

Amazing food (I had sushi) and amazing waitress!! Amanda was literally the best! Went for a birthday celebration and the staff went above and beyond for our group! Would totally recommend. 10/10 read more

Celebrated a friends birthday and the food was amazing. We ordered all apps, tacos, meatballs, potstickers and they did not disappoint. The view on the patio is awesome but probably what we enjoyed the most was our server Shawn! He was so fun and friendly and made our visit memorable. We'll be back!! read more

Perfect stop for date night. Nice Rooftop with friendly staff. Very attentive...Stop in to see Grant at the bar, great personality. Food was really good. Bone marrow could have been better, but sushi rolls were really good, and the Toro Nigiri. Filet Mignon delicious. Drinks were awesome. Dessert, chocolate cake with caramel ice cream . Will be back read more

Great atmosphere, food, and experience. Celebrated our wedding anniversary there and the entire crew made it special. Amanda and Birkin made us feel like special guest and made great recommendations. We had the A5 Wagyu and cooked it on a hot rock. The presentation was great the food was amazing. We will be back! read more

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The view is incredible and if you are a rooftop bar person the view will not disappoint. The food wasn't as fantastic as I would have liked. The Service was OK, and the craft cocktail descriptions in their menu were better than the drinks themselves. The place will do well because there is nothing like it around Balantyne. Worth to check out and get a beer with friends. Worth noting I would not go for food until they get that part dialed in. Way to pricey for the flavor quality. read more

Really should be 3.5 stars. The ambiance is incredible and I loved the atmosphere. The service was great and our waiter was helpful. That being said: the food is expensive and overpriced. I had a sampling that include the meatballs (good) potstickers (good) sushi rolls (mediocre) crab cake (mediocre/bad) and strawberry cheesecake (good). The quality of the food doesn't justify the price. Also my friend wanted wings which were only available at the bar and he had to eat them at the bar apart from the rest of us who were seated, after all that, he said the wings weren't very good. This doesn't make any sense and is generally not a good practice. read more

Tasty food, service from Annie was terrific. A few items on the menu were unavailable. Apparently, they are moving to a new menu. The bone marrow app was excellent, and the strip loin Wagyu was very good. Mashed spuds not memorable. read more

First we where 6 people all African American an they immediately asked to hold a credit card !!!!! Racial much !!! second we told from beginning it would be separate checks than they acted like they couldn't do it . Then when they did do it ...they charged us large party gratuity, but we where not in restaurant we where on sofas and did not order food !!!!! Just drinks . Didn't care for waitress at all . The only thing good was view !! Do better read more

Everything looks great, but the food is waaaay overpriced for the quality. We didn't even stay for entrees after an app and a couple sushi rolls. It wasn't much better than a sushi buffet or Earthfare honestly. Go for a cocktail, take a view, but you've been warned on the price/quality ratio. read more

I went upstairs to secure seats on the patio for my party of four while they were parking I was greated by very friendly bar staff. After I ordered my drink, my friends called me and said they couldn't come up because the restaurant and bar were at capacity. It seemed odd to me because the patio was half full and I was at a couch with room for my party of 4. I asked two servers to call down and let my party up. They both told me that management said that my party could not come up. This place is amateur hour. The management is in over their heads if they can't keep tabs on how many open tables they have on the patio, which is first come first serve. Stay away until they figure this out! read more

The first time I visited which was about 3 weeks ago I had an amazing experience I ordered the wagyu fried rice and i described it to everyone as "the best fried rice I've ever had" The meat sizes were big, soo flavorful and the rice was perfectly cooked. On 6/23/23 I visited for the 2nd time this time I brought my family wanting them to taste the wagyu fried rice I raved about. Unfortunately, this time around I was sooo disappointed with the rice. Not only was the rice soggy, but there was barely any meat in it, and the wagyu meat that was in there was soo small you could barely see it. The rice has no flavor. I couldn't even finish my dish. And everyone of my family members that ordered didn't like the rice at all. Such a disappointment especially that I set high expectations of it:( read more

Hestia Rooftop - Wagyu fried rice. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is flavorless and very expensive. The staff is excellent. The view is nice. They make everything look pretty. The lobby is downstairs and awkward. You wait outside the restaurant in front of a set of elevators until your table is ready. Stop by for a drink and save yourself $$$$$ read more

Reservation at 7:30pm. We were sat but 20 minutes later no one had even come to the table. So many staff standing around but less than half the restaurant was full. We left without ever being acknowledged. read more

It all starts with the breathtaking view from the 16th floor with the Charlotte skyline in the distance. Couple that with tasty food and wine and the excellent service from Shawn, and the evening couldn't be better. Another classy place in Ballantyne! read more

This one of Charlotte's best sushi restaurants. The atmosphere and service are top notch.

kitty is amazing we had the best time. The view is amazing and the service was attentive and fast but personal

Amazing place! Food is wonderful and beautiful atmosphere. Not to mention the outstanding service. During our visit the manager Jackie stopped by and made sure we were well taken care of. Super impressed and happy to have found a new place for date nights! read more

We had a great experience eating at hestia rooftop on wed - the food was very good - many special dishes to choose from - large bar menu - service was very good and u can't beat the view - very good experience -- read more

Lauren was a spectacular server. God damn that hair... on point. I asked for a recommendation on a drink and she DELIVERED. Also, we had a huge work party and she couldn't have been more incredible on serve times and catering to our party. There was about 180 of us and we were all taken care of! Loved this place and would 10/10 recommend!!!! read more