JULY 2019 // CHARLOTTE 101
FLIPSIDE RESTAURANT
NEW SOUTHERN
This sister restaurant of Flipside Café has a more formal
and spacious dining room, which ts with its elevated
menu. 129 Caldwell St., Rock Hill. (803-324-3547)
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GALLERY RESTAURANT
NEW AMERICAN
Inside the Ballantyne hotel, you’ll nd Southern-in-
spired, white-tablecloth dining with dishes sourced
from local farmers. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
(704-248-4100) -^
âINIZIO PIZZA NAPOLETANA
PIZZA
A wood-red pizza oven cooks traditional, Italian pizza,
with many ingredients sourced from Italy. Don’t expect
New York-style pies here. 10620 Providence Rd. (704-
846-8909)
LE COCHON D'OR
FRENCH
This authentic French menu takes diners to the regions
of Burgundy, Lyon, and Alsace with seasonal dishes like
foie gras, and triggersh with escargots. 201 W. South
Main St., Waxhaw. (704-256-5382)
THE PORTER’S HOUSE
STEAK HOUSE
The newest member of the Rare Roots Hospital-
ity Group (Dressler’s, Dogwood) is known for thick-cut
steaks, modern sides, and cra cocktails. 7417 Waverly
Walk Ave. (704-930-7878) -^
WALDHORN
GERMAN
Family-friendly Waldhorn oers authentic German
dishes in a Bavarian setting. 12101 Lancaster Hwy., Pin-
eville. (704-540-7047) $$
SouthPark/Park Road
âBAR MARCEL
FUSION
Chef Mike Cruz's menu features shareable plates of
wagyu beef carpaccio or tru¡e and herb frittes—but
order a £atbread pizza for yourself. 3920 Sharon Road,
Ste. 160. (980-237-1919) $$-$$$
âBAKU
JAPANESE
Black and red decor, delicious sushi, techno beats, and a
large pair of geisha eyes staring out at the crowd make
for a dramatic setting in this shared plates restaurant.
4515 Sharon Rd. (704-817-7173) $$-$$$
âBARRINGTON’S
NEW AMERICAN
Bruce Moett’s rst restaurant is one of the best in
town, with a classic menu and impeccable service. 7822
Fairview Rd. (704-364-5755) $$$$
CAFÉ MONTE
FRENCH
Monte Smith has done a bang-up job re-creating a clas-
sic French restaurant, and diners react enthusiastically
at brunch, lunch, and dinner. 6700 Fairview Rd. (704-
552-1116) $-$$^CORKBUZZ
NEW AMERICAN
This place focuses on food that pairs well with wine—
all 200-plus by the bottle and nearly 40 by the glass.
4905 Ashley Park Ln., Ste. J. (704-625-1328)
$$-$$$^THE COWFISH SUSHI BURGER BAR
FUSION
It’s not traditional, but in this sushi- and burger-ob-
sessed city, this creative concept that combines the two
makes perfect sense. 4310 Sharon Rd. (704-365-1922)
$$^âDOGWOOD SOUTHERN TABLE +
BAR
NEW SOUTHERN
Ingredients are fresh and cocktails are innovative at this
spot, a sister to Dressler’s. 4905 Ashley Park Ln., Ste. D.
(704-910-4919) $$$âFLOUR SHOP
ITALIAN
Watch as your pasta is prepared in the restaurant's open
kitchen. Chef Trey Wilson's shared plates are great for a
larger group, but if you don't want to share, get the lamb
Bolognese. 530 Brandywine Rd. (980-299-3754)
$$$âGOOD FOOD ON MONTFORD
NEW AMERICAN
Bruce Moett’s small-plates bistro unites a variety of
in£uences and £avors onto one menu, and each dish is
worth ordering. 1701 Montford Dr. (704-525-0881)
Closed Sun. $$HARPER’S RESTAURANT
AMERICAN
Jazzed-up American cuisine makes Harper’s a place to
take out-of-town guests with varying palates. 6518 Fair-
view Rd. (704-366-6688)âHIBISCUS
ASIAN
Roger and Robert Kongham, the sons of Thai Taste’s
owners, serve creamy curries, Thai classics, and sushi in
a more formal dining room. 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., Ste.- (980-256-4380) $-$$
OAK STEAKHOUSE
STEAK HOUSE
Chef Alex Jenkins aces the steakhouse classics. Enjoy a
ribeye or let in an unpretentious dining room, and be
sure to save room for one of pastry chef Emma Rainey's
desserts. 4477 Sharon Rd., Ste 125. (704-954-8900)
$$$$PACO’S TACOS TEQUILA
MEXICAN
Although you’ll nd plenty of options on the menu,
there are 10 varieties of tacos and more than 60 kinds
of tequila. 6401 Morrison Blvd., Ste. 8A. (704-716-8226)
$$âPEPPERVINE
FUSION
Chef Bill Greene serves a rotation of artistic small plates
with unexpected pairings like lamb belly with a kimchi
porridge, or smoked butternut squash with miso. 4620
Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 170B. (980-283-2333)âREID’S FINE FOODS
NEW AMERICAN
Attentive service and a reliable menu have earned this
market and restaurant a loyal following. 4331 Barclay
Downs Dr. (704-377-7686) $$-$$$ROASTING COMPANY
AMERICAN
Since adding a full bar, Roasting Company ts in more
comfortably with the Montford Drive scene, but still
sets the standard for rotisserie chicken. 1521 Montford
Dr. (704-521-8188) $âROCKSALT
SEAFOOD
Head to RockSalt for the spacious outdoor patio and
fresh seafood—from the raw bar, with several variet-
ies of oysters on the half shell, or the daily catch. 512
Brandywine Rd. (704-503-9945)âROOSTER’S WOODFIRED^
KITCHEN
NEW SOUTHERN
Chef Jim Noble’s menu features gussied-up, Southern-
tinged American and European peasant fare, including
hand-tossed pizzas and roasted chicken. The popu-
lar concept has a second location in uptown as well.
6601 Morrison Blvd. (704-366-8688)
$$-$$$SIR EDMOND HALLEY’S
RESTAURANT AND FREEHOUSE
AMERICAN
This pub, named for the astronomer and mathemati-
cian, serves its entire menu until closing at 2 a.m. 4151
Park Rd., Ste. A. (704-525-7775) (weekdays)
$$TERRACE CAFÉ
AMERICAN
Specialty coees and breakfast make this casual café
popular for mornings, but creative lunch and dinner
menus are worth trying, too. 4625 Piedmont Row Dr. ,
Ste. 105. (704-554-6177) $$-$$$