Pittsburgh-based steak, seafood restaurant opening this spring in south Charlotte
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with the opening date.
A Pittsburgh-based restaurant will make its Southeast debut next month in south Charlotte.
Walnut Grill opens April 15 at 15719 Brixham Hill Ave. in Ballantyne, Executive Chef and Charlotte native David Smith told The Charlotte Observer. It will be Walnut Grill’s 10th location. The space was formerly Stone Mountain Grill.
The American eatery bar and grill serves upscale fare in a casual setting, Smith said.
The 6,900-square-foot Charlotte site includes a patio with seating for about 50 people, which Smith said could be expanded in the next year.
Charlotte is ideal for the chain’s expansion because patio season is almost year-round, Smith said, plus the city’s culinary scene is growing.
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What to expect
Walnut Grill’s menu includes steaks, seafood, salads and sandwiches. Among the popular dishes are walnut-crusted salmon and Parmesan chicken gnocchi, Smith said. Menus and prices vary slightly by city location.
The Charlotte menu also will include regional additions such as North Carolina trout and fried green tomatoes, Smith said.
The restaurant, with 13 televisions in the bar and patio areas, can seat over 200 people inside.
Walnut Grill will hire between 50 and 100 full- and part-time employees.
Off-site catering also will be available.
Walnut Grill had expected to open this month, according to the restaurant’s website and social media sites, but Smith said there have been delays, including waiting on permits.
More about Walnut Grill
The 24-year-old restaurant has six locations in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh and three in St. Louis.
Walnut Grill plans to open more restaurants in the Charlotte area, Smith said.
Walnut Grill - Ballantyne restaurant hours will be 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
This story was originally published March 22, 2023 at 10:50 AM with the headline "Pittsburgh-based steak, seafood restaurant opening this spring in south Charlotte."