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    LIONS MANE CRAB CAKES       Lions' mane crab cakes served with rice pilaf, grilled asparagus and a dill cream sauce
    Liana F.

    Sanctuary Bistro!!! One of the best vegan restaurants in town. Me and my family went here for my cousin (who is vegan) birthday. She picked it out and I'm so glad she did !! The ambiance is fine dining very small restaurant so reservation is necessary! But that means your food is out in no time. The service was very attentive and helpful with description since it was our first time. CHEF BARRY HORTON you did your big one ! We also order BROCCOLI AND BACON SOUFFLÉ* (NOT PICTURED) A light, fluffy soufflé with onion, garlic, broccoli, cashew cream, and shiitake bacon; which was also good just a texture preference. Some menu items are seasonal so some items do switch but the main ones stay and the ones I provided pictures off are still on the menu. Go give it a try you won't regret it !!

    Chef's pate
    Heather R.

    Absolutely incredible restaurant!! One of the best fine dining restaurants I've been to in the country! The establishment is very nice but small - be sure to make a reservation. The server was great and made great recommendations! We loved the chowder soup, ravioli, fried oyster mushrooms, soufflé, scallops and latte! The cauliflower was also good. The mushroom tacos were our least favorite but we're still very good.

    Oyster mushrooms and waffles

    Wow, talk about amazing food and service!! This spot is THE spot for every occasion in my opinion. Perfect for a date night (make your dinner reservation), solo lunch (the dillas are so tasty), Saturday brunch (get there early-first come first served) or with a group of friends for the specialty menus such as Friendsgiving!! The menu changes up and everything I have ever had was nothing short of amazing each time! All vegan and gluten free made with love and it shows in each bite!

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    Nishi S.

    So I was here last year without reservation and since we were only 2 people, we didn't find any problem getting a table. However, this year we were group of 3 and didn't had reservation and we didn't get a table, so please reserve table before hand. I also have to say if you are dining in and if you take out are 2 totally different experience. When we dined in last year it was AMAZING but take out was not so good, was kinda disappointed. Ordered the lions mane steak and it was tasteless. Their sushi though is to die for, so good both times. I almost ordered all the deserts and those were perfect.

    Tofu Florentine
    josh k.

    Lots of good stuff on the menu. I had a fantastic oyster mushroom chowder (New England clam chowder style) and a tofu florentine, the tofu was really tasty and had a nice crisp. Thank you. Edit: Alright, ok, hold on. We came back for dinner the same day we had brunch here. As we finished brunch we saw somebody else getting some chicken-fried oyster mushrooms and waffles and all day I had hankering for some fried oyster mushrooms. We didn't find anywhere else in town for them so we just came back. The dinner plates were phenomenal. First off we did get the fried oyster mushrooms and they were perfectly crispy and seasoned and Colonel Sanders would've tried to steal the recipe if he'd tasted them. The Dijon dipping sauce was delicious as well. Then we had scalloped oyster mushrooms in a buttery garlicky white wine sauce that had a sort of decadence to it that just made me feel fancy. Third plate was the beet salad with a bleu cheese dressing and holy shit man, that dressing was so fucking good I would've eaten a giant bowl of that salad just for that. We finished with the Lion's Mane and Fig skewers and it was delicious as expected but the secret mvp was the pile of vegetables sitting under those skewers in the light onion gravy that really had a surprising amount of flavor and when the veggies played as hard as the delicious fancy Lion's Mane and Fig I was just blown away. I had to revisit the review from brunch because dinner was amazing. Thank you guys.

    Marah W.

    I've been eating at Sanctuary Bistro since they opened in 2020 and I've never been disappointed with any meal, ever! It's always a treat to come here. The food is made with so much love and there's always so much flavor. The owners are super sweet and kind. Chef Barry is always working hard in the kitchen to make all the food on his own. *round of applause* The atmosphere is always cozy and serene. The beet salad will always be one of my favorites, along with the creme brûlée. YUM! I love that the entrees rotate often and there's always something new to try. Great spot for special occasions as there are not a lot of places in Charlotte that are vegan, GF, and on the fancier side. I'm glad they are here and hope they are here for many more years to come. Thank you for all that you do!!!!

    Brunch Menu: Black Bean Chilaquiles
    Edward D.

    As someone with severe Dairy and Egg allergies, Sanctuary Bistro has been the first place I can go and order anything on the menu with no hesitations. The food isn't only allergen safe (unless you have tree nut allergies) but the food isn't only delicious but far beyond "healthy" and far beyond just "safe" for me to eat; it's delicious and carefully crafted. I love their use of seasonal menus based on local produce, and they even have frozen meals they've made for baking or reheating at home. Not to mention the extensive drink menu from wines to kombucha, to unique drinks in-house. Pair all of this with good service and people who clearly care about the mission behind their food and I don't know why this wouldn't be anyone's go-to spot for a healthy, allergen aware dining experience at reasonable prices. Chef Barry even created his own "egg" to make my breakfast experience as wonderful as it could've been. It was so realistic I was almost concerned TLDR: don't miss out on this gem and support local businesses like Sanctuary. If you have allergies they're super conscious about it, and nothing is sacrificed in the flavor or quality of food if you're vegan or have food allergies. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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    Tiffany H.

    This is a nice vegan restaurant located in Ballantyne area you have to make a reservation in advance. The menu changes quarterly the staff were friendly. The food was delicious. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

    Po Boy Dilla
    Linda S.

    Once again we made our pilgrimage to Sanctuary Bistro from Dallas and it didn't disappoint. I had the po-boy dilla which was loaded with crispy savory oyster mushrooms. The tortilla had a great crunch and the veggies were so fresh. The hubs had his favorite BLAT dilla. He did what he could to savor every bite. Of course we had the cheese cake and no, I didn't ask the flavor because the cheesecake is always fire! We'll be back tomorrow before we pull out of town on our summer work extravaganza trip. Way to go Chef Barry and family! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

    Broccoli and bacon soufflé (a dinner item, but luckily it was available for brunch the Saturday I came)
    John H.

    Hidden gem alert! Blown away after doing a birthday brunch here for a Vegan friend. Brunch is probably the hardest meal to be a vegan around, but not for Sanctuary! I was amazed by their broccoli soufflé and their crispy oyster mushroom waffles. Which also are gluten free!?! I know, right? Brunch is done by a set menu where you have your choice of one, two, or three items (set prices) and you get get sides for 5 dollars. Honestly, I did not know what to expect and glad I went the "pick two" route... although, when the first waffle came out, I got a bit nervous that I had overcommitted myself. Luckily the soufflé was not that big size-wise, but flavorwise... was "big" in every way :). Brunch is first come, first serve so we arrived around 10:15am (it was a group of 5 of us) but they easily accommodated by pushing tables together. The entire dining room transports you into a warm, cozy place where the natural edge bar and decor really doesn't feel like you are in a strip shopping center. Our server, Maddie was great. She actually turned out to be a former student of my friend so they got to catch up. Maddie had some good recommendations and was definitely ON POINT with the mimosa pitcher we ordered. We were all so stuffed by the end of our meal, we didn't have room for dessert, but I definitely want to come back and try dinner. Seems like they highly recommend reservations for dinner.

    Strawberry Guava Kombucha
    Mimi V.

    Had a date night last night and was not disappointed. Jennifer was our server and she was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable of the menu, offered recommendations on drinks and dessert, and overall made us feel very welcome. We started with the Fried Sushi Platter & Soup Du Jour. The sushi was interesting and unique. It was served hot, not cold and came with 7 pieces. The initial taste was very seaweed heavy but then almost melted into a grilled cheese flavor. I would recommend if you want to try something tasty and new, but not if you're looking for that traditional sushi taste. The Soup Du Jour was Clam Chowder! I haven't had clam chowder in 9 years and it was so nice to be able to eat one of my used to be favorite soups again (: My partner who is not veggie said the taste was spot on. I am not a fan of mushrooms but they were perfectly seasoned and didn't give off a heavy, earthy mushroom taste. The potatoes were soft and flavorful. Very hearty as well. For our entrees we split the jackfruit and the tofu. The Jackfruit Bourguignon was similar to a tomato soup in regard to taste. The texture is chunky but well seasoned. Oh my gosh, the mashed potatoes were SO good. Whipped, melted in your mouth, and garlicky. The Tofu had such a nice, thin, crispy layer of skin. It was seasoned to perfection. The sauce really brought this whole dish together as well as the rice. Great portion sizes for everything. For dessert, we tried the crème brûlée and banana foster. The brûlée had a strong candied taste but unfortunately more burnt then i'd like. I've never had crème brûlée so I thought it was a warm dessert but it was served cold which threw me off as i'm not a big fan of flan type desserts / textures. The banana foster was yummy! Warm bananas, sweet brown sugar butter and perfectly made strawberry ice cream. I like that although the ice cream was a coconut base, there was not a strong coconut presence in the taste. I'd prefer this over the crème brûlée in my opinion. They serve beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. I recommend the 10% abv hard kombuchas if you want something similar to the feeling a cocktail will give you :p

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    There are three or four tables on the sidewalk. It's not a busy sidewalk so very doable but not a fancy outdoor space.

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    Burtons Grill & Bar - Bag of Donuts (Brunch Menu)

    Burtons Grill & Bar

    4.1(268 reviews)
    3.1 miBallantyne
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    Gluten-free friendly
    Large group friendly

    Treated my Numero Uno to dinner (#1Daughter) - Burtons Blakeney…read more Excellent! Gluten free apps: cauliflower, calamari, shrimp Gluten free bread service Dinner: Short Rib and Mashed potatoes, a Ribeye with mashed potatoes, truffle fries It tends to be really loud inside so we ate outside, really nice!

    3+. If I could rate that…read more I saw a review about how delicious the burgers were -so I headed on over for lunch It was a Saturday so it was pretty busy so I nabbed the last space at the bar It's a very welcoming and lovely space - I liked the ambiance . The workers were very very busy and they were going at a fast pace -a smooth oiled machine you could tell The prices are .... Not cheap - but with prices going up so quickly all the time it's hard to know if they were re sent raised or what. That said- a great environment and very good to great food is WORTH more -to a foodie I ordered the burger - cooked medium I waited at least 30 min for it-but that's the nice thing about sitting at the bar. You can watch all the activity and look around and not be bored and get a feel for the place. When it came, it looked very nice on the plate-the brioche bun is huge-and being slightly gluten intolerant I could eat it, but I did not eat the whole bun because it is super thick. I wish I could say that about the meat! I was surprised at how thin the patty was considering the price of the burger, and especially how thick the bun was!!! It's not that it was super thin, but it was thin for that price point-and it was not cooked medium. It was completely brown throughout, but that's probably because it was thinner. I can eat well done but it's not my first choice. So to me for the price of the meal, it wasn't worth it, but I would go back and order a dish that is not a hamburger and give them another chance because I think they deserve it with everything else being a very positive experience I've got to look thru my 35,000 pictures to find more from this restaurant-cause I know I took more! I'll try to add them

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    NY Strip: 12oz new york strip, bone marrow butter, seasonal vegetable, garlic mashed potatoes

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    Exterior of Burtons Grill in Blakeney, Charlotte, NC

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    West End Bagels - Bialys

    West End Bagels

    4.1(79 reviews)
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    I scored an amazing deal through the Goodie Bag app at West End Bagels--two surprise bags of bagels…read morefor just $3 each! That's 6 bagels per bag, so 12 bagels for $6. How could I go wrong?! The shop was easy to find, located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. When I arrived, I waited in line and mentioned my reserved Goodie Bag (pay on the app to reserve). At first, I didn't buy anything extra, but once I got to my car and saw the variety inside - plain, poppyseed, garlic & onion, sesame seed, cinnamon raisin, and wheat - I decided to head back in for some cream cheese. They didn't include my favorite everything bagel but with the mix I got I couldn't complain! I picked up jalapeño cream cheese and a hazelnut raisin flavor which was unique and tasty. The bagels might have been (not sure) day-olds, but they were still delicious. Over the next few days, I enjoyed some fresh and froze the rest. While thawed bagels never taste quite as good as fresh, these held up well. West End Bagels also offers paninis and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, which I'd love to try next time. Overall, great value, friendly service, and a solid bagel selection. If you're in the area, check them out--especially if you're using Goodie Bag or Too Good To Go!

    I've been going here periodically for the last few years! I have only gotten bagels and never tried…read moretheir sandwiches. The whole place has a New York theme - very appealing to me being an East Coaster and knowing that NJ and NY absolutely have the best bagels. I have yet to try their cream cheeses because I always get bagels to bring home and serve them with my own cream cheese but today I noticed they had a couple of fun flavors that would very well appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth: cookies & cream, and also funfetti. My absolute favorite thing they have that will always keep me coming back is that they have colored bagels that they call "wagels" and the colors are always themed for the holidays - and if there's not a holiday, they will often have rainbow! They look fantastic! Today I got Christmas themed ones, but in the past I've gotten green for St. Patrick's Day, red for Valentines Day, pastels for Easter... They have real wow factor! I knocked off one star for being pricey because 4 wagels cost me $14. ...fyi: their general rule on weekends is that they won't cut bagels for you because they are too busy. I took a shot and asked today (Sunday) and the employee said she would do it if I waited for the line to go down - I didn't wait, though....

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    Oh My Soul - Mother Earth Bowl - GF & mimosa

    Oh My Soul

    4.3(487 reviews)
    11.6 miNoDa
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    Just a sweet little update for my favorite restaurant in Charlotte, if not the entire Southern East…read moreCoast. On every visit to Charlotte, I stop here 2-3 times, whether it's to meet up with friends and colleagues for lunch, to grab a quite bite before evening plans, to spend happy hours and dinners on that delightful back patio or to pick up that insane vegan dessert I've been craving. I mean, can it get any better than a spread of vegan elote corn, nachos smothered with beans, seitan, guac/queso/crema or my new favorite, the crunch wrap with a glass of something icy cold (I usually get a glass of something sparkling at the back bar). Since my last review almost 5 years ago, they sadly removed the matcha cruffin (that I still can't get out of my head!) and added in an entire display of sugary/spicy/chocolatey greatness (I'm still kicking myself for being too late on my way to the airport to get that lemon bar I'd been eying or the pumpkin BUNDT CAKE, ffs. What is wrong with me?) The sweetest owners, the loveliest staff from front counter to back bar to food runners and bussers. I adore Oh My Soul with every ounce of my being.

    As many other reviewers have said, I really wanted to like this place but the overall experience…read morewas rough. Service was REALLY bad. You order and get your table number at the counter. Person taking our order was rude. Asked what he would recommend as a side given that we'd never been to the restaurant before. He just listed off all the sides and appeared annoyed by the question. We finished our order and he then cancels the tip screen and I didn't know why. He asks if I want a receipt and I say sure. Then I notice that they have an automatic "service charge" of 15% that isn't advertised anywhere in the restaurant. I'm not necessarily against restaurants doing this but it should be advertised. Also, you should have service if you're going to charge a "service charge." Our service consisted of a counter order and then someone who eventually brought out our food. Water was never even refilled. Vibe of everyone that worked there was angry and aggravated. Multiple people scowled at me walking through the dining room from the kitchen. One worker threw open the kitchen door obviously pissed about something. Everyone in the restaurant was waiting forever for their food and other tables would have one entree come out while the other person at the table waited another 15 minutes for their food. Food was nothing special. My wife liked her Mother Earth bowl which is why I'm giving two stars. My chicken sandwich was something out of a frozen box. Hush puppies and onion rings were standard. We only had water to drink. All of this cost us $54.20 total. Anymore this feels like a standard experience in an American restaurant unless you do someplace high end. Ok food, terrible value, terrible service, and junk fees. Like they're doing you a favor just being there. All of this for a restaurant that, as the walls show, is trying to convince you to become vegan. This won't do it guys. Do better if you really care about bringing people to your cause.

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    The Makhulu this burger was a beast!!!

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