Atmosphere felt very clean and relaxing, food was amazing, and staff were very attentive. I went for a lunch meeting on a Thursday. It was busy without feeling crowded. Our waitress, Sofia, was incredibly attentive, fun, and helpful without being intrusive. She recommended a few options and everything she recommended was great. Personally, I ordered the honey shrimp tacos-perfectly light, tasty, and filling. Get The CornBread! Will be back! read more

A quick, let's go have dinner event. Nothing fancy, just a decent menu and good service. Noah took care of us this night. Nice special on a standard menu item was mine: the seared Halibut ($36). A good sized hunk of fish with a wonderful garnish of fruits lightened by a little citrus and vinegar. Excellent. Wife had a glass of wine at $15, a bit too high for us and a generous Chicken and Avocado Salad ($20). Did end up leaving my credit card there, so next day dropped by and there it was. The front guy did ask for ID, so if you leave something there, it looks like your server will get secured and no one but you will be able to get it back. Thanks, Noah. BTW: Juniper Grill is now imposing a 2.50% credit card surcharge. Must be getting stuff and harder to break out of the 3-star range. read more

This place is still nothing to write home about. Came here yesterday with a party of 11 others for work. As we trickled in, we were told they wouldn't seat us until 6 of us arrived. No matter that the table was reserved and ready for us. We were told that we could order drinks at the bar. Yet they weren't sure they could transfer the tab to the table whenever they decided to seat us. I ordered the short ribs, which turned out to be nothing better than a tiny portion of what seemed to be pot roast. It was ok. Nothing stellar and certainly not worth the $32 price tag. Service was spotty especially with beverages. The highlight of the evening was the appetizers. Those were pretty good. Not coming back anytime soon. The value isn't there, seating procedures are atrocious, and service is mediocre. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - Itty bitty enchiladas committee - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking for a classy but casual vibe?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Five star service? [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit at the bar with Lee and Brad, for great conversation, a hook for your purse, and yes nice view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere offers indoor and outdoor seating which is a plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall favorites for me were the soups, handcrafted cocktails and a menu with healthy options. Especially for those of us who like to drink our calories read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - Tortilla Soup - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love this restaurant, elevated atmosphere and great food. We love the dip trio appetizer, the queso is so good! You must get the chipotle skirt steak, it is delicious. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - Chipotle Skirt Steak - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We had a wonderful experience at Juniper Grill last night, thanks to our server, Phoenix. She was attentive, personable, and truly went above and beyond throughout the evening. I ordered a glass of wine that I didn't especially enjoy, and without hesitation, she brought me a sample of another option and kindly exchanged it for the one I preferred. Her attention to detail and excellent service made our dinner even more enjoyable. She also came outside after me when I accidentally left my credit card on the table, which I greatly appreciated. Phoenix provided exceptional service, and I would highly recommend asking for her when visiting Juniper Grill. read more

Hubby and I met here after work to enjoy dinner in Ballantyne. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's December and the place looked nice decorated for Christmas. There was a large Christmas tree at the foyer and a small thin Christmas tree in the backroom where we were seated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He had the chips and salsa/ queso appetizer while waiting for me. The quantity and quality was lacking. The cheese was so runny it was like a thin soup. Neither of us liked it. I had a few chips when I showed up and was not impressed. The rest of the dinner was pretty good though. He had the chicken with potatoes and asparagus. It was tasty and a good deal and quantity for the price. The mashed potatoes were excellent. My salmon and asparagus was very good, but not filling. It needed rice. I had to steal some of hubby's potatoes to feel full after eating my own meal. Our waitress was nice. Food came out timely. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was surprised to see so many apparently single people at the bar area. It looked like folks in their 50s were hanging out trying to meet each other. It was a bit crowded to walk thru them to our table since that area doesn't have much room. It's a single file behind the bar chairs to walk thru.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is easy since the place is in a strip mall. I'd return. read more

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Have heard a lot abt this place and was excited to finally get the chance to check them out. I walk in and was immediately greeted by a friendly bartender (who I would come to find out his name is Brad), his welcome was so warm I ended up sitting at the bar even though that wasn't my intention when I got there. I'm glad I did. He made the whole first visit worth it. His bubbly outgoing personality is exactly what you want to deal with at a bar/restaurant. I ordered the chicken soup which was so yummy! Then I got the chicken sandwich and again another yummy goodness. I heard the people beside me raving abt the martini Brad made them so I asked him what it was. It was gingerbread so I couldn't pass it up and glad I didn't. It was very delish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only reason why I knocked one star off is because their grade at 93. I usually prefer 95 and above but either way I'm glad I stayed because everything was on point. read more

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I started off a little worried. It was 8:30 when I arrived, and the hostess said she needed to check what time they were closing. Both the door and the website said 10, but for a moment, I felt like that late-night customer. In the end, I grabbed a seat at the bar, which offered full service and a friendly, competent bartender. He recommended the Legion Hazy IPA (excellent choice) and pointed me toward the "Fall Features" menu. The pork shank caught both his approval and my curiosity--and I'm glad it did. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly, with a lightly caramelized exterior and a tender, juicy interior. The shank rested on a little pillow of pumpkin-sage and sun-dried tomato orzo that tied it all together beautifully. And the portion? Let's just say it wasn't dinosaur-sized, but definitely hearty. Maybe we'll call it a pigosaur. Or a hogosaur. Still workshopping it. Anyway, it turned out to be a very nice dinner while traveling for work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room was pretty empty at that hour, but it has that modern-yet-cozy vibe that probably draws a crowd earlier in the evening. A touch of fanciness without the pretension.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give it a try--you'll eat well and leave happy. read more

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I had a wonderful dinner and service at Juniper lastnight. Even though they were busy nothing came out cold or delayed. My steak was cooked to absolute perfection and so were the sides. The manager Chris even checked in on us to see how we enjoyed the meal and we happily told him we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is very nice with a great bar scene.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am looking forward to going back and trying other things on the menu. read more

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Get the cornbread!!! Drinks were incredible. Steak and smokehouse platter was exquisite. Wish there was room for dessert. We will just have to come back. read more

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Wonderful family meal. My son had short ribs, which were very nice with succotash and mashed potatoes. He doesn't always finish his plate - this was perfect.,I had the brisket quesadillas - yummy, perfect for my appetite. My husband swiped one and was very impressed; Husband had the halibut and I had a bite (notice a trend, we share lol) and it was so buttery and good I may go that route next. Guiding us through this - perfectly - was Noah, our waiter. Look for him, he was awesome! They were closing early for the 4th but you wouldn't have known it with his excellent service and perfect timing. For dessert, the gentlemen had an extra drink and I had a crème brûlée that was brulèed dark, as I like it. Everyone oohed, and I loved every bite. Perfect meal for a family trying to make schedules match. Thanks, we'll be back! read more

I came here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday! We had a group of all ages. The restaurant and menu was very fitting for the occasion. I had this place on my list to try to I was looking forward to trying it out. The restaurant was clean, the service was good, but unfortunately the was below expectations. The chicken was dry and bland. The potatoes were okay but nothing to write home about. I wouldn't be in a rush to revisit. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went to Juniper grill for dinner and the overall experience was fine. Our waitress was very nice as well. We chose this restaurant based on the reviews but I was really surprised by the taste :) The cornbread was good but way too sweet for an appetizer. We also ordered an old fashion and my husband hated it. Everything is just okay. The ambiance was nice. Very calm restaurant but I won't come back. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for a long time now, so when a friend asked me to meet her for lunch, this place was an easy yes! Our waitress Maddie was very nice and made great recommendations from the menu. With her guidance, I decided on the Sante Bowl so good and my friend got the chicken avocado salad. We tried the cornbread and fries as well. Fries were perfection as I love a good fresh cut fry!! The restaurant was really cute in the inside as well. I definitely be returning since it's really close to home. read more

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I have no notes. This place was 10 out of 10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambience is clean, elegant, and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was attentive and professional. The food was perfectly cooked. The honey shrimp tacos are still on my mind and I'm writing this review days after my visit. The margarita was perfectly mixed. The cornbread dessert was excellent; it was sweet and savory with lots of fresh fruit. This would easily be a spot I would invite someone to, or I would go back by myself. If you haven't tried the spot, you are missing out on a fantastic meal. read more

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Lovely experience at Juniper Grill. We stopped in for lunch and shared a quesadilla and fries. The server was fast and friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was busy and decor was nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The quesadilla was a generous portion and the fries were handcut. Definitely don't skip this spot! read more

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I see a lot of not so flattering reviews, was glad we did not get that experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue is a vibe. Large space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted to sit at the bar and glad we did. Brad was our bar tender and he was an absolute gem. His energy, attentiveness and just overall vibe was just amazing. I always say service matters and Brad knew the assignment. The cocktails we very good. We had a range from old fashions, to cucumber refreshers, spicy margs, gin and tonics, green tea shots, THEN for my bourbon drinkers we found a unicorn, Eagle Rare 17! A bottle I'm sure I'd never afford, but for 80.00 for a one oz pour we were all in. Some may be blinking hard but my bourbon drinkers know the deal! And let me say it was worth every penny, a very great Bourbon. Now the food.. The chipotle skirt steak with mash potatoes was very good. Nice portion. The chipotle sauce was good, maybe could of been more smokey but still went great with the steak which was seasoned perfectly. The mash potatoes were literally the second best I've ever had! Fluffy, creamy and a flavor bomb! I got a side or the mexician street corn, perfect choice. After trying that, I had to try something else, which I ordered to go. I choose the smokehouse dish, where I chose brisket and smoked sausage with a side of coleslaw. I definitely did not like the coleslaw, but that is because I am more a mayo based slaw so it was totally a dislike due to preference. The brisket wasn't a wow, but was good. The BBQ sauce was yummy and the smoked sausage was delicious. I know this is a fairly new spot, wishing them all the best.. read more

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Went back to Juniper Grill in Ballantyne for a pre-birthday lunch. Tried the street taco appetizer - be warned they didn't ask if we wanted pork or chicken - you have to tell them. Didn't realize we could've chosen and they brought us chicken (really wanted to try the pork). There was no way I was going to waste food so we ate the chicken - wow, they were wonderful! We also tried the dip trio, which was a wonderful queso - truly amazing in my opinion! Guacamole. I thought it was quite good. The tomato salsa? I was not a fan. Not that it was bad? Totally my personal taste - too sweet, more like applesauce in flavor/texture. Of course, loved the chips and when the taco ingredients overflowed? We just scooped them up with a chip and added some queso! yummy! Decided to try the ribeye with I believe it was fried sweet potato. A little surprised that it was over salted in many areas. Cooked perfectly, great flavor and texture, but you may want to ask them to be careful with the salt and not overdo it. Tried the Chipotle Skirt Steak and replaced the mashed potatoes with asparagus. I thought that it was cooked perfectly at medium rare. For skirt steak I was pleasantly surprised by the texture and I really liked the light. I believe it's a chili cream drizzle over the top. We ordered a little cup of horseradish sauce and a separate little cup of Gorgonzola. Really enjoyed the horseradish sauce on both cuts of meat. We were too full to eat dessert at Juniper Grill, but? I'm about to post a separate picture of my annual Tres Leches Cake from MIROS!!! that's beautiful, delightful heavenly dessert needs a post all its own! read more

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Delicious food! I had a braised short rib with mashed potatoes and then I ordered the garlic, green bean special and it was all so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great casual dining spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu did not disappoint- enough options for everyone. Our service while friendly & attentive did take some time. Our party size may he been a mitigating factor with 7 with us. We all ordered drinks and took quite a bit of time to get to us. Which seemed to then delay getting our app and dinner items ordered. While slow our server was warm and friendly. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - Slow Roasted Short Rib with mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Happy to have found a new spot in the Ballentyne area! Came in recently with some friends and their 2 year old daughter. We were originally seated at a booth but their daughter didn't seem to enjoy it too much so they were very accommodating and moved us to a table! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is more elevated than a typical sports bar, with some great seafood and wood grilled entrees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That being said they had plenty of TVs and looked like some people were there to watch football. We got some mimosas and for my entree I went with the beef brisket sandwich. It was very tasty with a horseradish barbecue type sauce and generous hunks of brisket. They definitely have a Cali vibe and lean into it with their seafood and salad options, so I highly recommend coming in to check out their menu. Unfortunately they do not offer a brunch menu aside from certain holidays, we were mistaken when we thought they did Sunday brunch because we saw pictures people posted from reviews of Easter and Mother's Day brunch. Just a heads up! read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visited the restaurant for a friend's birthday. I ordered the 8 oz center cut & requested medium well. The steak returned well done & very dry. Ordered the center cut kids portion for my kiddo & her steak was presented well done & very dry as well. The server and manager apologized for failing to meet expectations and remade both steaks, the second steak was much juicer & easier to eat. I wish the steak came with another side, I think $40 for a lackluster steak & asparagus is a little expensive. My partner ordered the rotisserie chicken which was served with a bed of potatoes & an additional side. We dined outside which is enclosed like a sunroom. There's several tables to enjoy indoor & outdoor eating. Overall, decent experience. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - 8 oz. Center Cut Filet Steak - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had the ribeye. Food was over priced and flavorless, service was poor. Not a great experience.

Sat at the bar for dinner. Bradford was awesome and the Rotisserie chicken was very good! Great service and delicious food!

Typically we have an excellent dinner. Ordered a drink and asked to get plain tequila vs Serrano infused. They did not inform us the drink would be $21 vs $13.50. When I went to the bar to ask about it had to wait for the bartender to finish his conversation with a customer, which he didn't but finally the customer told him to speak to me. He informed me they didn't have any tequilas that weren't top shelf, called the manager over who just said "that's what it costs". You should inform a customer if you are going to charge that much extra for a drink. A shot of "top shelf" tequila, which Patron, Don Julio and Casa Amigos, is mid range at best with soda and grapefruit should not cost more than my entree read more

Decided to have lunch here for my birthday since I've had this place on my to do list for some time now. I started with the skillet cornbread which was decent, and the sea bass with grits and spinach was really good even though the grits were a little cold. The romesco sauce pulled it all together for me. It's a nice casual spot with good service. read more

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The food was great no complaints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a few bugs flying around so minus a star.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - Chicken entree - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Very good food at very reasonable prices. I was surprised by the value and service we received at this wonderful restaurant. Set up a business dinner without knowing anything about the Juniper Grill. It did not disappoint. I had the Brisket platter and my guest had the salmon. Food came out fast and perfectly prepared. Our server was friendly, courteous, and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was lively and full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Without a reservation that wait would have been upwards of 2 hours (hint: make a reservation). Glad I found this place. I'll be back. read more

The service here is top notch. Our server (small woman, brown hair, knows the menu back and front) was amazing. She knew everything about the cocktails to the specials not printed on the menu. The food is what made this review a 3 star (2.5 would be more accurate but again, the service was awesome). My friends ordered the crab cakes and loved them. However the cole slaw was very dry/under dressed so they subbed out for the corn. I ordered the short ribs and they were not what I expected. The taste was burnt, borderline scorched. I had someone else at the table try them and they said the same. Just so happens a manager/supervisor delivered something to our table so I took the opportunity to ask about the preparation b/c the burnt taste was overwhelming. He stated they char the short ribs on the grill. Hey, different strokes for different folks but charring a piece of meat that has been slow cooked to un-toughen it, didn't land well on the plate for me. The staff was very understanding and offered a different entree. I selected the crab cakes as my friends loved them. Well these came out quickly and over cooked on top and bottom. Perhaps this was a bad night in the kitchen as it was Friday and the place was packed. However this is my 2nd visit and the only thing I've liked so far, are the cocktails. My Moscow Mule was perfect, as were the appetizers. We had the tuna wontons, chips, cheese dip and quac. PS. The corn bread was a nice sweet treat however the butter served with it was ice cold and hard. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - A little too charred crab cakes, w/ hushpuppies and corn. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My group of six went to celebrate a birthday dinner. My salmon and asparagus was perfect. My mango habanero was tasty and beautiful. Two people at our table ordered the Parmesan broccolini and it was so hard they couldn't cut it so they sent it back and got different vegetable sides. I discreetly asked if they did anything for birthdays and they said they did ice cream with a candle and gave me the choice of vanilla or banana pudding. I played it safe and got her vanilla but they brought her the banana pudding. I didn't complain because I thought it was a freebie but later I saw we were charged for it (we didn't bother complaining). They were supposed to split up the birthday girl's bill amongst the 5 of us - but they split my bill instead. We didn't complain just to avoid dealing with it. We figured it was fairly similar in price. I liked my meal and the server was nice but I'll give a 4 because of those other things. read more

Juniper Grill - Ballantyne - My mango habanero whiskey sour! - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was excellent the service was excellent! The Crab Cakes are great. Never had a bad experience at the Juniper Grill! read more

The waitress was very helpful with menu suggestions since this was my 1st visit. There were many interesting seafood choices which I especially like. I had the shrimp & crab enchiladas which were delicious but actually were crepes. I look forward to coming back to try more dishes. read more

They were understaffed and the waiter was working really hard but having trouble keeping up with all the tables they were assigned.Food was excellent cornbread is a must there;salmon was perfectly cooked.Fish tacos had the most soggy shell literally fell apart while eating.[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We liked Juniper Grill! We stopped by for a little Thursday date night and had a great meal! We had a coupon for a free appetizer so we ordered the brisket quesadilla of course. I followed up with a wood grilled romaine caesar salad that was 10/10. I didn't add protein but wish I would have. It would have been great with salmon. I tried my husband's shrimp @ crab enchiladas and LOVED. The creamy sauce on top was rich and flavorful while the inside was packed with big pieces of shrimp. I couldn't detect the crab but I did just have a bite or two. We didn't get any drinks and our meal came out to around $40. Affordable and tasty! We'll be back. read more

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My wife and I visited this popular Ballantyne joint for an early Christmas Eve dinner. It is located in the old Fox and Hound sports bar space. An attractive, bustling bar remains up front, adjacent to the front windows. The dining area is comfortable and most diners were dressed casually. The entire place was packed. Fortunately, we followed Yelpers' advice and made reservations. There is also a very nice outdoor seating area available. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, as was the remainder of the staff. She did an excellent job describing the special Christmas Eve menu, and we both went with the Filet Oscar after splitting a Juniper salad. The somewhat spicey Cucumber Wasabi dressing was delicious, as were the ranch and balsamic vinaigrette. All are housemade. Our steaks were a bit overseasoned but otherwise were okay. Our mashed potatoes were lukewarm (one of my wife's pet peeves.) Otherwise our overall dining experience was a positive one. read more

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The food and service is fantastic! Kelly waited on us and she is friendly, attentive and suggested menu items based on our interests. Thank you for a great experience! We will be back! read more

We stopped in for cocktails before having dinner nearby. The bartender was so welcoming and had a big personality. He made sitting at the bar fun. My husband ordered the mango habanero whiskey sour, which was so good. I ordered a Chile-infused margarita, which was also good. Then he ordered Ginger's Best Friend, which again was really good. I did the peach and orange blossom mule, which I didn't love. Overall we had a great time. The bartender and bar manager just made it fun and it was neat watching them make the drinks. If we lived in the area we would definitely be back! read more

I went here based on other reviews. It is a great place to eat. The service was wonderful, and the menu is diverse. I ordered the wood grilled salmon with asparagus. It was delicious! I didn't have dessert but ordered decaf coffee which was so good. If you are in the Ballantyne area, definitely go there. read more

Great place for food any night of the week I go there. Great staff and service Nice people always there read more

Absolutely 10+ on service, food and overall fantastic restaurant. Management is amazing their number one goal is that the customer and staff have everything they need! Everyone works together beautifully and you just have to think that everyone really likes what they do! A hidden gem! read more