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| - Work related trip brought me to Charlotte a few weeks ago. With a little research I landed on the Ratcliffe On the Green and made reservations for me and my traveling companions. We went on a Tuesday night, and it was pretty dead, so I don't think reservations were that important. The food and service is very good here, but beware that previous reviews are based on the old Ratcliffe. The place has changed its menu, its still "locally grown cuisine", but no longer with a Southern theme, rather it's now French. I was told the change was made in hopes of attracting more people since business had dropped with the downturn in the economy. I was disappointed, since I was hoping for a healthy theme on a Southern cooking. I will say the food was prepared very well, and the wait staff was very helpful and patient with us...we were really disappointed that the menu had changed and even considered leaving. Our server spoke with the Chef and they were able to work out special requests from several at our table. I ended up with the Grilled NC Mountain Trout with pecan butter (fairly Southern, and yummy), and everyone else ended up with a steak off the Chef's tasting menu that was paired with a chocolate sauce. I did get a bite of steak and it was delicious. They also have a great wine selection by the glass and it is a comfortable setting, even romantic given the right company. I'm still disappointed I didn't get my "tourist experience," but I know where to go if I want a good meal in Uptown Charlotte, Ratcliffe on the Green.
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