Bought a groupon for Bonterra and was looking forward to a great meal with my husband. We are working through the list of the 100 best dishes in Charlotte and Bonterra has the deep fried lobster tail on the list.
The building is neat as you are inside an old church. The bar is at the altar area and the balcony seating overlooks the main floor.
Went on a Wednesday night to avoid the crowds. Wine selection by the glass is extensive and the waiter very helpful in narrowing the choices.
We started with the fried lobster tail It was good. Moist and creative. I liked the sauce served on the side. It added to the decadence of the dish.
Moved on the main course. I ordered the gnocchi and my husband had a steak. The gnocchi was mediocre. I love the gnocchi at Aria's and I just need to stop ordering it anywhere else. My husband's steak was very good.
We finished the evening with dessert. I pre ordered the oatmeal raisen chocolate chip souffle with their homemade brown sugar ice cream. Loved the dessert. Light and rich and not something you can get just anywhere. My husband had the creme brulee. It was well done and he enjoyed it. We also had the molten chocolate cake since they did not get our dessert order correct.
They have a good list of scotch which is my husband's favorite. It was a generous pour of one he had not tried before. Again, the waiter was knowledgeable and helped him with his selection.
Our bill with tip for the 2 of us was almost $170 before the groupon discount. Didn't feel like that good of a meal. I think the meals are quite overpriced. Well done, but there is better in Charlotte for the same or less money.
If I were to return, it would be to the bar to enjoy the appetizers and wine and scotch selections.