Juniper Grill - Ballantyne

Really disappointing service last night. Reservations was at 7:15 and we were seated immediately at an open table. At 7:35 no one had even come to our table to ask if we wanted water. Went inside to speak to the hostess who said to give her a minute to check it out. Server finally came over at 7:40 (25 min after we sat down). We placed our entire order at once due to the delay. Watched the table next to us and behind us get greeted and served within minutes of being seated. The manager did comp our appetizer which was very much appreciated. We are repeat customers which made last nights experience even more disappointing.

The lunch experience at Juniper Grill was excellent. Shelby was our server and she was patient and engaging. She was also very attentive to our needs. We tried some new options this time. The Mahi sandwich was delicious. Plus the rotisserie chicken salad is a must order if you have never tried it. Always a consistent establishment which is critical, especially in the restaurant business. Again, a highly recommend from the Zimmerman's

Great experience as usual. The service and food was on par with the noise level actually not bad. All told a fun evening at dinner.

I've been to Juniper a few times and generally had a good experience, but unfortunately this recent visit missed the mark. I had a reservation with a friend, and when we arrived, the hostess asked if we'd be willing to sit on the enclosed patio. It was raining, and while I agreed to the seating to avoid being difficult, I was surprised to be asked at all since we had a reservation—I expected to be seated inside. Shortly after sitting down, rainwater began to seep into the patio space, leaving a puddle under our table and soaking my shoes. It definitely put a damper on the evening, especially since I had dressed up for dinner. The food was also disappointing this time. The fries came out first and were nearly burnt—too overcooked to really enjoy. Our salads followed, but both were drenched in dressing to the point that they were almost soupy. At nearly $20 each, it was disheartening to not be able to finish them. I've enjoyed Juniper in the past, but this experience left me hesitant to return. I hope this feedback is helpful and that some improvements can be made for future guests.

We booked a table inside but it was s lovely evening so we dined outside. The food was perfect and gluten free except the fries lost their crispiness. Minor issue. I really liked the street corn side dish.

Excellent food. Great customer service. Will be going back again. Shrimp tacos were excellent!

Outstanding customer service!!! Young man works at the bar he is amazing!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's always a little chilly but everything else is top notch! 😀

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie

This was our second visit to Juniper Grill for lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Beef Brisket Sandwich and Fish Tacos, both of which were perfect. My Prickly Pear Margarita was delicious and strong.

Most importantly, our server, Madeline, was impeccable. She was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, allowing us to enjoy our conversation with friends. The noise level was also just right for a relaxed dining experience.

Juniper Grill is quickly becoming my new favorite spot in Charlotte for a casual meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently enjoyed a pleasant experience at a local establishment. The atmosphere was quite inviting, and the staff were attentive and friendly. My meal was pretty good.

Really great find. Loved this place. We sat at bar and had salads which were amazing and the cornbread was the best we ever had.
The bar tender had a beard he was sooo nice friendly and helpful !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unfortunately this Resturant was a major disappointment.

I never take the time to write restaurant reviews unless the restaurant is great enough to share with other people. In this case, it was so bad, I had to share with people.

My wife and i had lunch today for the first time at the Juniper grill , the atmosphere was nice, the service was fine but the food was terrible.
I had the smokehouse platter with Brisket and sausage. The sausage tasted like a dry over cooked hotdog, is was really disgusting.
The meal that we had was highly recommended by the waitress and sadly she was wrong.
The Brisket was super fatty mostly covered in bbq sauce . The part that was not covered in sauce had no flavor and tasted like it was fresh out of the microwave.
The quality of the food was really disappointing and disgusting .. I usually would never write a critical review but after spending $60 on such poor quality and prepared food, I just had to share .. I would not recommend this place to anyone .

Not going back to this one..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Absolutely one of the best experiences I’ve had and the food was immaculate! We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food and service were very good. Restaurant is clean and allows for uncrowded dining. It's noisy but that's their intent. Unstructured ceilings. Looking forward to my next visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

We were 4 for dinner. 2 had fish tacos with the corn instead of beans and rice at our server D’s suggestion and said that was a good choice. 1 had the burger, that she said was excellent. I ordered the short ribs and it and the mashed potatoes came out stone cold. I think they were short staffed as I had to go find D after waiting some minutes looking at my cold plate. She had the manager bring me a new plate and apologies, but the meat and potatoes were still barely warm. In the interest of not disrupting our whole party I soldiered on. I suggest the kitchen invest in a Termapen and stick the dishes before serving to guests!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4