Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne

4.7

43 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Experience The Ballantyne’s take on classic teas offered in England’s finest tea houses with a Southern flair. Enjoy a variety of tea blends from Rare Tea Company, the official tea of the Royal Family.

Tea is served each Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm. The cost is $49 for adults or $64 including a glass of champagne and $29 for children, ages 12 and under. (plus tax and gratuity).
Credit Card Number needed to book a reservation. There is a 48-hour cancellation penalty. Any No-Shows will be charged $50 each.

Join us for our special theme teas:

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 248-4100
Website
http://www.theballantynehotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Cross street
Johnston Rd.
Parking details
Hotel Parking

Experiences

Kicking Off the Holiday Season with Festivi-Teas!
$70.00 per person
Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Join us for our Christmas themed Afternoon Tea, where you will start to feel the excitement of the holiday season starting to encompass the Ballantyne Hotel. Festivi-tea, Tea will include a choice of sparkling wine or specialty cocktail, themed pastries and sandwiches. Price: Adult-$70.00/adult (plus tax & 24% gratuity) Child (12 and under)- $35.00/child (plus tax & 24% gratuity.)
Roaring 1920's High Tea
$70.00 per person
Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Enjoy a Roaring 20's theme afternoon tea with complimentary Champagne, a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and pastries while listening to jazz tunes in at artfully decorated "Gatsby-esque" environment. Dress code: Flappers/1920 attire encouraged. Atmosphere will be artfully decorated to capture the spirit of the roaring twenties. 1920s Great Tea themed will include a choice of sparkling wine or specialty cocktail, themed pastries and sandwiches. Price: Adult-$70/adult (plus tax & 24% gratuity) Child (12 and under)- $35.00/child (plus tax & 24% gratuity) There is no cancellation fee if cancelled 48 hours head of reservation time. If cancelled after the 48 hours, a $50/person cancellation fee will be applied to credit card on file.
St. Patrick's Day High Tea
$70.00 per person
Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
Share the "Luck of the Irish" with us on Sat & Sun, March 15th & 16 with a St. Patrick's Day themed High Tea experience at the Ballantyne Hotel! Reservations available from 1pm-4pm. Price is$70.00/Adult & $35.00/Child (12 year and under.) plus tax & 24% gratuity. Enjoy themed tea sandwiches, scones, pastries while sipping tea in a festively decorated environment. Adult tea will include a choice of either Champagne or Irish themed cocktail. Payment due at restaurant. There is a $50/person cancellation fee if cancelled after 48 hours of the reservation date.

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne offers an "elegant and fun" experience with beautiful settings and attentive service. Guests praise the "fantastic" food and delightful presentation, though some find the pricing steep. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it perfect for special occasions. Accommodating staff and dietary options add to the charm.

43 Reviews

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Sherilyn
Charlotte
39 reviews
2.0
39 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Seated 20 min later than reservation, near the cold front door. Food was terrible, and for $70 per/person to receive a tray off what appeared to be store bough t desserts is insulting. Also the featured drink on the menu appeared to be included but shocked it was not, then a 24% tip added to a sub-par experience was a nice finishing touch. Never again!
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Rebecca
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to the Christmas tea for over 10 years and it has become quite expensive! $90 a person. Once a year it’s definitely a treat. The food is great with the exception of the scones. Terrible. Hard and dry. Everything else was excellent.
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Debbie
VIP
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Christmas Tea was incredible. The food and service was wonderful! I wish it was less noisy since it was at the hotel entrance. I wish they had played Holiday music since it was advertised as a Christmas Tea. I would definitely do it again though!
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded 6 days ago
Dear Debbie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. “We will share your feedback with the front of the house and culinary team, they will be excited to know that they positively impacted your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Jaynine
VIP
Charlotte
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most lovely experience! From the holiday decorations to the food and the excellent service. We enjoyed everything!
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Jaynine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. “We will share your feedback with the front of the house and culinary team), they will be excited to know that they positively impacted your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Winnie
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful time to celebrate with my daughter - time just for us.
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Winnie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. “We will share your feedback with the front of the house and culinary team), they will be excited to know that they positively impacted your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Dipti
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time celebrating my daughter‘s birthday! The setting is elegant, inviting, and warm. Our server was very sweet and accommodating.
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Meliha
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress didn’t really care to do her job. She came one time when she brought the food and at the end to collect the payment. We only had one napkin and I had to look for her the whole time we were there but she was nowhere to be found. I think it’s unfair to charge 24% tip for the service that doesn’t deserve that. Tea was great. Food was overpriced
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Vinamra
VIP
Charlotte
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Not worth the cost despite being the only afternoon tea experience in the area. You're paying to be at the Ballantyne and not for quality. Three small savories, one sweet sandwich, a scone, and four desserts per person. Nothing was memorable or even that good. Tea came out colder than it should have and they had to be asked multiple times to refresh the tea before they remembered. Add on a mandatory 24% service charge and it all falls flat.
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded on November 26, 2024
Dear Vinamra Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are saddened to hear that we did not deliver the exceptional service we strive to provide. We will address these concerns with front of the house and culinary team and hope to regain your trust during your next visit.
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Robin
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were excellent. I was pleased that my dietary restrictions (vegetarian) were accommodated. The seating area was lovely and provided a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. There is also plenty of free parking. I would definitely return.
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded on November 12, 2024
Dear Robin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. “We will share your feedback with the front of the house and culinary team, they will be excited to know that they positively impacted your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Regards,
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Kaye
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was amazing! She found out it was my twin granddaughters’ 13th birthday and she brought them mini cakes with candles! Before we left, she brought each of them a rose! Such a thoughtful action. My granddaughters continued to talk about how nice and sweet our server was after we got home!
Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded on November 3, 2024
Dear Kaye, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We will share your feedback with the front of the house and the culinary team, they will be excited to know that they positively impacted your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Gallery team
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FAQs

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne

10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

Cross street
Johnston Rd.
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.theballantynehotel.com/
Phone number
(704) 248-4100

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Kicking Off the Holiday Season with Festivi-Teas!

Roaring 1920's High Tea

St. Patrick's Day High Tea

Menu

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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