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Posted by wcities
on August 07, 2008
Bonterra is available for private parties and luncheons.
A celebrated wine list and innovative American cuisine served in a renovated church.
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Looking for a unique dinner party setting? Book the restaurant's choir loft or the wine cellar.
Looking for a unique dinner party setting? Book the restaurant's choir loft or the wine cellar.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene The setting is impressive: Partners John and Buddy Duncan have spent some money to upgrade a 100-year-old church-turned-gardening shop into a clean, airy dining spot. The textured walls are cream-colored with dark wooden accents, including a curved balcony and an elegant bar. The Food The wine list is impressive, offering 200 wines by the glass from bottles...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 04, 2004)
The Charlotte Observer
A remarkable range of wines by the glass - typically about 200 are available - with another 500 selections in the cellar, and other facets equally noteworthy, from unusual vegetables to the unusually detailed renovation of this former church/shop/greenhouse into an elegant dining room. Contemporary American...
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A renovated hundred-plus-year-old church houses Bonterra, whose interior manages to blend the original architectural features with modern additions. Once a site for wedding ceremonies, Bonterra might be appropriate for a proposal over a decadent dessert or an anniversary repast complemented with a bottle of vintage Champagne. From the wood-grilled venison to the signature fried lobster tails,...
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Posted by gayot
on June 30, 2007
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I will never go back to Bonterra. I purchased a gift certificate from the Charlotte half off website and unfortunately when I brought it to the restaurant to use it the waiter was completely rude to me. He seemed annoyed that I had the gift certificate and I was shocked by his attitude. He glared at me and told me that I could not use the $40 gift certificate towards alcohol. I was taking...
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Posted by KerryM
on September 30, 2009
Set in a historic old church, this restaurant features an excellent wine list - and cheese to go with it. Don't forget your wallet.. The food is excellent. Try their flight of wines, a lot of fun for guests.
Went Saturday night. Valet parked in the parking lot? Little strange but I guess they are trying to avoid the lot being used by the neighbors.
The atmosphere was a bit stark for my taste, with all the white walls - still looked like a methodist church in the day light - suggest adding some fabric to warm up the atmosphere and bit.
The service was good - the waiter was polite and knew the...
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Posted by happycamper31
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 04, 2008)