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    4.4 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spicy tuna and spicy salmon topped with sriracha and eel sauces yum!
    Stephen P.

    Greeted with a warm welcome and friendly smile upon entering, and made to feel valued as a customer from start to finish. The young lady who created my custom poke bowl was such a breath of fresh air amidst the sea of mediocrity that seems to permeate the Ballantyne restaurant scene these days. She was friendly, maintained a smile the entire time, and was very helpful in terms of providing recommendations. Compared to other poke places in the area, Poke Express is a solid value with plenty of protein and veggie options, quality cuts of fish and freshly made rice. If you are looking for a healthier lunch option that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend you give Poke Express a shot as it is refreshing to find a place that epitomizes customer service in every sense of the word. It is my pleasure to welcome Poke Express to the five star club, as it was easily a five star experience from the time I walked in the door until the very last bite! Very well done Poke Express!

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    Julie P.

    Great food, great service, staff was so friendly and made recommendations for these first timers... amazing first experience at a local poke place. We had the Volcano Mix and Aloha Express... both were bomb. We will definitely be back here!

    Carlos G.

    We love poké so we were excited to try this place! We got the Hawaiian Classic and the Tuna Wave, both of which were excellent. The spicy salmon in the Hawaiian Classic was a stand out for me. Will definitely be back!

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    Huyen D.

    Hands down my favorite poke spot in Charlotte! The poke bowls are just so delightful. It has fresh ingredients and all so flavorful. You will not disappoint!

    Plastic found in my bowl

    Rice was over cooked and there was plastic in it. Threw away most of the bowl. Complete waste of money. Won't be coming back here

    Cherie W.

    I had no idea this place existed but am SO happy we have a poke place on this side of Ballantyne. I ordered online and my bowl was super fresh with some unique options I've never seen such as broccoli and beans. But both were awesome. I got the salmon and poke sauce with half and half rice and salad. All very clean, fresh, and delicious. Check it out!!! Oh another note. I ordered on Yelp and don't realize there was an up charge. If you order from the restaurant it is about $3 cheaper.

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    I've eaten here twice and it's really good!! Bowl portions are great an you never leave hungry.

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    Any variant of the poke bowls are delicious. I have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed.

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    Delicious poke bowls !! Very fresh ingredients & loads of options! Can't wait to go back!

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    Had the best experience today. Cannot wait to try again - delicious, fresh, and so friendly!

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    This place is new and is sooo good! super clean, friendly staff and the poke is amazing. Lots of different options

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    Always so fast and fresh! Definitely recommend next time you are in the mood for a poke bowl.

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    4.6
    (46 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    It was my first time here, and was disappointed. The worker appeared annoyed I was even in there, I…read morewasn't quite sure what I wanted but felt rushed, and I am not really sure what exactly tasted old/bad between tbe lettuce, or cucumbers, but something didn't taste well. Unfortunately, will not return.

    1 star. Absolutely horrible customer service experience…read more I was the ONLY person in line and made it all the way through the salad stations. All that was left was lids for my dressing, bread, paying, and leaving. Another customer walked in BEHIND me and instead of finishing my order, the employee completely stopped helping me and took the new customer through the ENTIRE line while I stood there waiting. I then had to wait 5-8 minutes while the second customer slowly decided on ingredients and changed her mind multiple times. The person behind me got almost full uninterrupted service while I -- the first customer in line -- was left standing there waiting. What made it even worse was the manager's response. He defended the employee, told me she "did nothing wrong," and completely dismissed my frustration with a "have a nice evening." The issue wasn't just the wait. It was being skipped over and then treated like my frustration didn't matter. I've been there around 5 times in the last month, but after this experience, I will never return.

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    Spinach, and chicken pesto, create your own regular salad!
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    Postino Ballantyne

    Postino Ballantyne

    4.2
    (235 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    Yuminess: 10/10 Allergy Safety: 10/10…read morePrice: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Overall: LOVE Postino! The food is over the moon delicious with plenty of options and reasonable serving sizes. Even with the slightly high price point, it is well worth every penny. And they take allergies SO seriously! Literally went through a bunch of ingredients to find what would and wouldn't be dairy-allergy safe. Atmosphere is fun but cozy, too. 100% recommend! In-depth: Postino has quickly become one of my favorite places in the CLT area after my 10/10 experience here. To start, the food. My word, it's amazing! Everything my friend and I tried was delicious. The bruschetta is 100% worth trying (the spinach artichoke one is my favorite), and the west coaster panini + romaine salad was tasty at every bite. Their wine is also good quality, with a decent-sized portion poured. Allergy safety is a major thing for them, too. Our server (Lee = the best waitress!) and her manager looked through their bread and ingredients for about 30 minutes to confirm what was and wasn't dairy safe (I asked how dairy allergies are handled for when I bring my husband next time). They also had quite a few gluten-free options, too. The manager explained that she wants people to be able to just come in and relax for a few hours without worrying if they'll get sick, which I truly, truly appreciate. Lee shared a similar sentiment, which was amazing. Now price... Yes, it is a *bit* pricey, but it is well worth it. Nothing felt lacking as far as flavor goes, and the allergy safety is a huge thing. This is one of the few places I felt my sandwich and salad were worth every penny, even if it was $17. Also, their rewards program is great. I got a free bruschetta board, and they offer several other perks. Make sure to sign up before or while dining there to get some good deals! In addition to their sincere care for allergy safety, the service is fantastic all around. They do group service, meaning you'll have several servers, and they encourage you to grab anyone if you have questions. This takes the pressure off of waiting for one server to walk by and really helped me relax. And the atmosphere? I could stay there all day! It's a really fun vibe, but the lighting and seating are very cozy. Overall, I've already recommended this place to 5+ people and will be returning soon

    Postinos is located in the main strip of the "bowl" and near the AMP. Parking can be located on the…read morestreet or in the parking lot adjacent to the building. It currently offers free parking for 3 hours and incremental of 1- 2 hours paid parking after. My wife and I came here on a date night. While her original visit left more than be desired management invited us to give them a second try and I'm so glad we did. We had an amazing time from start to finish. The staff was amazing and I was astounded by their dedication to their craft. The best part was the food. We started with the chefs board which had an array of cheeses and spreads. The most memorable was the whipped feta. OMG. The Ambiance was the only thing I feel could use some tuning as there's not enough sound deadening to make the music out? It sounds like a heart beat and makes it hard to make out conversations. Major shout out to Leigh for taking care of us all night and making it a memorable night. Also big thanks to Odhie for the tickets to the concert. This was definitely a night to remember. Thank you Postinos Staff!

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    Ilios Crafted Greek

    Ilios Crafted Greek

    4.4
    (97 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    How do they make the cauliflower taste that good?!?…read more My wife and I came here for lunch and were blown away by how good the food was. The falafel was amazing and their lentil salad was outstanding! I could eat a pint of that and their pickled veggies. I can voucher for their hummus as well. We will be back for sure!!!

    I absolutely love Ilios Crafted Greek! I eat here at least once a week, and every single time the…read moreexperience is incredible. Everything I've tried has been made with the highest-quality ingredients and prepared to perfection. One of the things I appreciate most is how great I feel after eating here. The food is full of fresh, vibrant flavor without leaving you feeling heavy like you sometimes do with typical fast-casual meals. It's satisfying, energizing, and consistently delicious. My go-to favorites are the chicken souvla, Greek fries, and the pickled veggies, they are truly out of this world. I also love the pickled beet and lentil salad. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I just tried the spinach and feta pie today and it was so good I almost ordered another one to take home!The staff is amazing and always provides excellent customer service. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, they make the whole experience easy and enjoyable. This has become my go-to spot in Charlotte, and I can't recommend it highly enough!

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    Chicken souvla, Greek salad & beet salad.

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