This place was a little underwhelming. Had heard great things from a few different people but the…read morefood was just ok. Not great and not bad. We went in a Friday night and it had a few large groups. The ambiance is verily nice and we enjoyed the music. Service was also very good. I'd go back but I'm not in a hurry to do so. :-(

Service was not ideal, asking the waiters questions that they did not come back with answers. They…read morewould say "I'll see," and never actually circle back. This happened more than once. Food is also mid, took a while to come out. It's not worth the price.

I stopped in here for the first time and I loved it! The atmosphere was perfect and I appreciated…read morethe multiple seating options. The coffee prices were very reasonable and there were a wide variety of flavors. The staff was very friendly and greeted me when I arrived and left. 10/10 recommend!

Rendezbrew is a great coffee shop - that also serves alcohol at night! One of my favorite things…read moreabout it is the monthly latte flight--they release new flavors every month, with a mix of hot and cold selections, and I look forward to it every time. They also offer a small food menu; my kids enjoyed the avocado toast. On weekends, they serve delicious bagels--my favorite is the jalapeño. I took off one star because the drinks and food can take a while, but everything is made to order, and in a way that's part of what sets them apart from chain coffee shops. They also host fun events; I once had a great time playing music bingo here!.

Service was great. Food was pretty good, I am celiac so I really appreciated all the gluten free…read moreoptions/modifications! I can't normally get a GF crab cake so opted for that on my salad, not sure I would get again only because I prefer more crab but it was still tasty!

Busy spot! We were greeted quickly and got our drinks. Impressive beer menu! The perfect ribeye…read morePhilly is hardly perfect. The flavor was decent, but the sandwich was dry, it needed more cheese, finer chopped meat, and... where was the other half of my sandwich. The macaroni cheese was basic. It had a good aftertaste, but this has got to be pretty low on the Mac and cheese spectrum. My friend enjoyed the portobello mushroom sandwich and the broccoli but said overall everything was mid. We tried the nutter-butter banana pudding... I don't know what that was... soup? It was not pudding.

Love this establishment! It reminds me of "Cheers"…read more Everyone knows your name! Great staff, cozy, live music, great food, fun activities. Good people here. Great Ownership as well.

This is NOT a restaurant. There is NO FOOD SERVED HERE. Outside food is welcome, but there is…read more*no* kitchen, so don't show up expecting a meal or even bar food. There is live music (when scheduled), there are dart boards (Tuesdays and Thursdays are League nights, so don't expect to shoot darts for fun on those nights, or when a performer is scheduled). Wednesday nights are Poker League, so shooting darts means waiting for that area to finish its rounds and be cleared. Beer, wine and spirits are served, but don't expect fancy cocktails. It's a wonderful place, but be respectful... there are regulars who don't appreciate being held captive by newcomers' loud conversations. Not a place for children, EVER; children do not belong in bars, nor do the irresponsible and reprehensible people who bring them; these are clearly pedophiles procuring children for other pedophiles. Great place to watch sports, but remember your "indoors voice;" other people are here to relax and talk.

What a terrific space for use. It is large and clean with ample parking. The restroom is clean and…read moreit has a southern charm to the architecture.

What an adorable venue! First time here and certainly won't be my last. I had the pleasure of…read moreattending a free jazz concert here and it was a vibe! Venue was spacious enough where we were all on top of each other. And the band was absolutely amazing. Not sure how often this venue hosts events like this, but I have seen ads for it before, just was my first time able to go. Loved every min of it.

I cannot say enough good things about The Ballantyne!…read more The property itself is absolutely beautiful, with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, unwind, and enjoy the surroundings. The staff was consistently friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout my stay. They were quick to assist with any questions or requests, which made the experience even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the Gallery Restaurant. The breakfast served there each morning was phenomenal! The outdoor pool was also a highlight as it was relaxing, comfortable, and very well maintained. The service staff frequently checked in with guests, ensuring everyone had what they needed without being intrusive. My only real criticism is the parking fee. The hotel charges $20 per night for parking, which feels unnecessary given the already high nightly room rates. I believe parking should be included as part of the stay, especially at a property of this caliber. Overall, I had a fantastic stay and would gladly return.

TL;DR: Beds not good, parking pain to depart, check in long wait. Positives indoor pool, afternoon…read moretea, gallery restaurant and spa. Not planning on returning unless for tea or brunch at gallery. I've now stayed here twice within 10 months. Both times I've found the staff quite kind and helpful. The rooms clean and as depicted. Hotel and grounds very well maintained. Love the walkability to restaurants and bars. Room Beds are not up to a luxury hotel standards. I found both beds to be a springy mattress with a worn out pillow top. Quite literally a pain on the back. Bedding is Frette and quite soft and cozy. Bathroom has Molton Brown products. Super bougie brand so I think that is on par with the hotel being luxury. I bring my own shampoo and conditioner because of my 3A curly hair doesn't get along with the shampoo and conditioner. Both the water pressure and hot levels are exceptional. I was not lacking warm water and did actually turn it a bit cooler than my usual setting at home. So I've a bit of a bone to pick on the minibar. There is a listed price for all the items. Great! Was a bit surprised on the bill to find the $3 can of soda and $18 container of dark sea salt chocolates to be listed as $3.99 and $22.41. That's more than the sales tax in Mecklenburg. Upon reading the fine print on the minibar there is a 24% service fee on top of the 8.25% sales tax. Given that the minibar is stocked and no one is running this items to the room like room service, I'm a bit confused on the service charge as anything but a small additional little money grab. Little sneaky and tacky vibes about it. Gallery restaurant I have written a separate 5 star review and very much so like the restaurant. Afternoon tea Afternoon tea I absolutely love and greatly enjoy. Lovely tea and tiered plate selections. This is a must for me, absolutely love it. I've attended with my partner as well as solo. Solo I sat and read a book it was great! Even if traveling solo still a lovely nice experience! Parking I think the price of parking has changed. It is now $20 to self park and $30 to valet. This is all clear on the app and website before booking. Spouse was understandably less than thrilled when he walked out to the car with all our luggage, loaded the car and began to drive to the hotel to pick me up only to be locked into the parking lot. The room key card that opens this parking was deactivated apparently at check out time. Well no one wants to be schlepping around in muggy hot weather at noon to come back to the hotel and find out why it isn't working. He had to have the card reactivated, then walk back to the car, then bring the car up. Waste of time and irritation. Hotel common space I found all common and public spaces clean and tidy. Both elevators have been working, in good service and clean. There is a complimentary coffee and tea station in the bar space in the morning. They also have some grab and go items for purchase. I made tea and drank it on the veranda. None of the grab and go items spoke to me so I went to the gallery restaurant. Spa I've been to the spa last trip and enjoyed my facial and massage. Mani pedi was ok... women's spa space has a sauna and steam room. A quiet waiting area with teas and water. Showers, restrooms and a locker space. Indoor pool Love that they have an indoor and outdoor pool. Super easy for me to get burned so I use the indoor ones. The interior space is quite lovely at the interior pool. A few notes of items needing attention. The rectangular hot tub has quite a thick layer of scrum on the tiles above the water level. Requested additional pillows when checking in ahead of time on the app. Those were not in the room and I had to request them. If you want a tea kettle in room you've to request that and tea. Wish it was easier in app or pre check in to do. I am not sure that we will be back anytime soon as I don't find their beds comfy and relaxing. Hotel, amenities, afternoon tea and brunch overall I like. I wish they would join other properties that had a memory foam type bed with a more firm supportive with slats. Rather than springy mattress on a box spring.

Every time I go here they never have the flatbread pizza. Drinks taste watered down and service is…read moresubpar. If you're looking for a small/quick bite to eat and watered down drinks this would be your place!

The lobby area was very pretty. They had live music and they had the football game on which is the…read morebest of both worlds. The wait staff was awesome. The food, not so much. I ordered the Korean tacos and the quinoa and kale. My husband got the parmesan and garlic wings with cheese and bacon fries. The food took quite some time to come out. I saw them bringing bags of frozen fries and frozen wings but I tried to stay positive. When the food came out it was hot but the fries were not good. The cheese tasted cheap and there was no salt on the fries. The wings were not good either. They had a really good flavor but the wing texture was off. The quinoa and kale salad was not good. There was no seasoning and no flavor and the quinoa was hard. My husband and I will probably never eat here again but will definitely come back for the drinks and live music. Today all of the wine was half off so that was a plus.

Located in Ballantyne Village parking is going to be a battle unless you park in the garage. Very…read morerelaxing atmosphere. The iPad menu is . Some entrees come with sides and some don't. We ordered the filet steak that came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. We also order the chicken limon which came with rice and veggies. Both dishes were solid. The filet was over cooked but that happens from time to time everywhere. Presentation was perfect. They have a great drink menu and the bar looks like something from an old mob movie. They make some great Smokey drinks. Would I go back? I'm not going to lie. I like this place and I'm giving a good review but I'm not going to rush back. I'll be back but I'm not in a hurry to return.

My friends and I planned a night out and luckily we found Fiore. This hidden gem was the perfect…read morespot for shared plates, strong drinks and amazing care and service. Our server, Lily, was a delight and gave us great recommendations. The manager also was amazing and she came over with drinks and good conversation. Even the chef came out and talked to us about the dishes which gave us a chance to praise him and the kitchen for a delicious array of dishes. First, note that the menu is so cute and on iPads. The drinks range from inventive seasonal cocktails to classics. We opted for some light summery flavors and ordered a couple rounds of the watermelon spicy margarita, blackberry cocktail, a mojito and French 75's. We all raised our glasses to the bartender for her skills. For food we went straight to the tapas menu and that was the 2nd best decision we made that day. You can't go wrong with anything and we just about ordered everything. Here's what we got; - Brussels sprouts - A+++ (best in CLT) - Crab cakes - A (all crab) - Pork belly - A (great umami flavor) - Short ribs- A (the sauce is everything) - Shrimp gratan - A++ (spelled this wrong but the balance of flavors is amazing) - Scallops - A+++ (should have ordered 2) - Brie and almonds - A++ (I could eat this everyday) - Bang Bang Shrimp - A++ (so light and yummy, we ordered 2) Can't wait to come back with my husband and more friends before I can't get a reservation :) thanks for a wonderful experience.