Best Lunch Restaurants in Waverly

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1. North Italia - Charlotte - Ballantyne

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballantyne

Booked 74 times today

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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2. Gallery Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1919)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 15 times today

Gallery Restaurant serves contemporary American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Menus change seasonally to provide fresh regional ingredients. An exclusive art display from a local gallery establishes an authentic gallery feel. Enjoy an impressive wine selection honored as a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Gallery Bar offers a casual option for lunch and dinner and has an extensive Whiskey collection. Diners enjoy monthly culinary events and seasonal Al fresco dining. Private dining offers an elegant space for small social events and meetings up to 20 guests. Gallery Restaurant is located at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte on the corner of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Dress code is business casual or nice dress, no baseball caps please.

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3. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest

4.7

Exceptional(4858)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Ballantyne

Booked 92 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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4. Rooster's Ballantyne

4.5

Awesome(73)

Price: Expensive

• American • Ballantyne

Booked 67 times today

Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen is thrilled for its first expansion since 2012, opening at The Bowl at Ballantyne with more than 30 years of culinary tradition and craftsmanship under its belt. Rooster's is known for elevated simplicity with dishes that allow seasonal, often locally sourced ingredients to shine. With this location, Rooster's debuts a refreshed approach to interior design with a nod to the outdoors and the recreation of fly fishing. Enjoy signature dishes that showcase humble comforts, such as rotisserie chicken, hanger steak, grilled salmon, Margaux's succotash, mac & cheese, butter wilted spinach, and more in a relaxed, light-filled dining space or on the expansive patio.

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5. Napa at Stonecrest

4.6

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 44 times today

At Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!

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6. Eggspectation - Charlotte

4.6

Exceptional(54)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ballantyne

Booked 42 times today

Eggspectation Charlotte serves elevated American cuisine with a lengthy all-day breakfast menu alongside hearty lunch and dinner fare. Whether it’s a light-hearted meal with family and friends, a business breakfast, weekend brunch, Happy Hour, or a special gathering in our private event space, every experience at Eggspectation is memorable. We are locally owned and operated and proud to serve you. Our trendy, urban ambiance and varied menu sets us apart; we truly have something special for everyone!

7. Zinicola

4.6

Exceptional(1118)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ballantyne

Booked 11 times today

Zinicola is located in Ballantyne Village across from Ballantyne hotel. Stop by and enjoy our modern Italian food by Chef and owner Richard Cranmer. We make our pastas from scratch, just like my Nonna. Our menu changes seasonally www.zinicolaitalian.comZinicola also has a full bar, great wine and cocktail list. Located in front of the restaurant, a new patio with its own bar lends more seating. Zinicola is great for large groups, meeting, parties, and private dining.

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8. New South Kitchen & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Arboretum

Booked 10 times today

We strive to create an experience that looks at the Southern dinner table through a new lens. Our menu offerings are rooted in southern comfort dishes but are elevated to a level that will excite today’s diner. They remind us of family meals around our dinner tables but over deliver complex flavors and stimulating presentations. Our guests are served by a staff of eager hospitality professionals capable of providing the backstories of dishes, suppliers and ingredients. The experience offers a balance between soothing and creative, rustic and refined, downhome & uptown, satisfied and craving more.

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9. Tap and Vine - Charlotte

3.7

Very Good(341)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Ballantyne

Booked 6 times today

Tap & Vine is a restaurant/wine bar that specializes in tapas, as well as a variety of other food. We specialize in fine wine, craft cocktails and an upbeat, beautiful atmosphere. We are located in Ballantyne at the Stonecrest shopping center. We have daily and weekly food and drink specials, events, live music, & great vibes. We are open for lunch & dinner every day of the week. We look forward to seeing you!

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10. Link & Pin Arboretum

4.4

Awesome(741)

Price: Expensive

• American • Arboretum

Booked 25 times today

Our culinary-driven menu is at the center of the restaurant experience, with food that’s chef-inspired but approachable. Our cozy bar provides an ideal setting for guests to gather and sip on a glass of wine or a delicious cocktail mixed fresh by one of our experienced bartenders.Dress Code-To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, we encourage our guests to dress in an elegant, upscale manner that fits our environment. https://www.linkandpin.com/dress-code/

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AllisonVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lisa took care of us and she was amazing! We were able to enjoy our time with family, never felt rushed, and always had our drinks full! Food was great and the atmosphere is welcoming and decorated very well.
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Napa at StonecrestPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ballantyne
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4.6
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Ed
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was great and we loved the food. We will be back.
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North Italia - Charlotte - BallantynePrice: Moderate• Italian• Ballantyne
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4.5
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KathyVIP
Charlotte •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun night out before Christmas! Very. Crowded with lots of Holiday get togethers. We are regulars here and have NEVER had a bad meal. Managers and Wait staff are always so friendly. Special shout out to Domonique who served us. Despite juggling several tables …Was Very Attentive and got our order right despite me substituting and “Putting items on the Side” Ha!
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - StonecrestPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Ballantyne
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4.7
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ChasaVIP
Charlotte •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
First time eating there in many years. Service was impeccable and the wait staff were on it, we went at an earlier time so not a lot of patrons yet. My only complaint was my filet was a tad overcooked and a little stringy.
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Gallery RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ballantyne
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4.6
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rick
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Holly knew the menu so well and pointed us in the right direction on every aspect of our meal . Our foodie fantasy expectations were overwhelmingly satisfied. Our friends were absolutely delighted from start to finish . Thank you so much !
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Rooster's BallantynePrice: Expensive• American• Ballantyne
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4.5

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia - Charlotte - Ballantyne

2. Gallery Restaurant

3. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest

4. Rooster's Ballantyne

5. Napa at Stonecrest

6. Eggspectation - Charlotte

7. Zinicola

8. New South Kitchen & Bar

9. Tap and Vine - Charlotte

10. Link & Pin Arboretum

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