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Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne

4.7
4.7
44 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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

Experiences

  • 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.
    Roaring 1920's High Tea Photo

  • 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.
    St. Patrick's Day High Tea Photo

  • Sweet Heart Theme Tea

    $70.00 per person

    Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Valentine's Day Tea Adults-$70.00 Child-$35.00 (12 and under) Price plus tax & 24% gratuity. Enjoy a Valentine's Day afternoon tea with complimentary Sparkling Rose or cocktail, a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and pastries in at artfully decorated Valentine's Day environment. Loose leaf tea from the Rare Tea company 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.
    Sweet Heart Theme Tea Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

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.

44 Reviews

  1. Shelby

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. As someone who is gluten free, I was so excited to be able to enjoy the tea and get delicious treats and sandwiches just like everyone else. Make sure to call ahead if you need gluten free. It was such a great time.

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  2. Sherilyn

    Charlotte

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  3. 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.
    Afternoon Tea at BallantyneResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Rebecca, 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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  4. 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 on December 16, 2024
    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne is rated 4.7 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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
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