We went on a cloudy day, but on a clear day you can see the Uptown skyline and Carowinds' roller coasters. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Hestia, a new rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the city and Instagram-worthy dishes, is now open in Ballantyne.
It’s on the sixteenth floor of Ballantyne Village’s Panorama Tower.
What to expect: The modern Asian restaurant offers both indoor seating and a rooftop patio with a 180-degree view of the Charlotte area.
- Its menu has a range of Asian cuisine, from omakase (meaning you leave it up to the chef) to a wagyu beef dish served on a golden cow platter.
- Hestia has a full-service bar with over 10 specialty cocktails, mocktails and bottle service.
Zoom out: Ballantyne is in the midst of a transformation. Called Ballantyne Reimagined, the redevelopment includes turning the south Charlotte corporate office park and golf course into a destination with a town center, restaurants, bars and entertainment.
- An amphitheater opens there this fall, for instance, and the area is getting its first brewery.
Details: Find Hestia at14819 Ballantyne Village Way, adjacent to the AC hotel.
- It’s open Mondays and Thursdays from 5-11pm, Friday-Saturday from 5pm-1am, and Sundays from 5-9pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Here’s what we tried:
Alaskan king crab legs over ice. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Expect surf and turf, from salmon to A5 Wagyu (seen in the background). Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Tomahawk steak set on fire. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Rooftop views at night. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
The Matcha Cooler (L) and Berry Ballantyne (R). Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Hestia is now open as of Thursday, March 23.
