4 Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Ballantyne

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1. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

4.8

Exceptional(2883)

Price: Moderate

• European • SouthPark

Booked 51 times today

A Consumption Revolution in South Park, Charlotte. Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster’s is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy’s culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen’s antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.

2. Mizu

4.6

Exceptional(1263)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • SouthPark

Booked 41 times today

Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking atop the Hyatt Centric in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood. Opened in August of 2021 and named one of 2022's "25 Best New Restaurants" and "50 Best Restaurants" by Charlotte Magazine, the rooftop restaurant by Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) combines the traditions of ancient Japanese cooking with Southern influences and Asian flavors. The kitchen, anchored by Mizu’s own Robata grill, features a seafood-focused menu composed of wood-fired, raw, and chilled offerings.The beverage program focuses on bright, easy-drinking libations using Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients, complementing the cuisine and atmosphere. With a chic, minimalist design with natural elements throughout, the restaurant, named for the Japanese word for water, offers sweeping rooftop views from the patio, as well as sophisticated interiors and comfortable lounge and bar seating.

3. Flour Shop

4.6

Exceptional(1137)

Price: Expensive

• American • Myers Park

Booked 33 times today

Chef Trey Wilson and his team have been bringing handcrafted food to the Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center since 2018 and are thrilled to be an OpenTable Diners' Choice award-winner multiple years in a row! Everything on our menu is made in-house with a strong commitment to supporting ethically-sourced food, including ingredients from local farms and fishermen. Choose to dine with a front-row view of the busy open kitchen at our 24-seat bar, relax with friends and family in the dining room, or enjoy your dinner au natural on our creekside patio. We feature an extensive wine and cocktail program but aim to please the whole family with our signature casual yet polished dining experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!

4. Giovanna

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Charlotte

Booked 11 times today

Giovanna is the second restaurant created by Chef and Owner Richard Cranmer. Sister restaurant Zinicola, located in Ballantyne, has been a success in bringing authentic Italian food to the area, and Chef Richard hopes to bring that to the Lower Southend (LoSo) area. Giovanna is inspired by Chef Richard’s family, especially his mother and Nonna. He brings authentic Italian cuisine to life with a modern twist on classic recipes. We specialize in house made Italian cuisine from pastas, pizzas, and desserts! Our goal here at Giovanna is to provide delicious food and excellent service to our guests!

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

2. Mizu

3. Flour Shop

4. Giovanna

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