Pewter Rose Bistro

Don’t ever get the seafood risotto. They must not know how to clean mussels bc everyone I got was extremely fishy and had sand remnants in it.

One of my favorite Charlotte restaurants. Good-​bye. We’ll miss you!

It has been YEARS since I have been to the Pewter Rose Bistro, but over the weekend, we decided to meet some friends there for brunch. We arrived around 1pm on Saturday and were seated right away.
They immediately brought out a basket of their infamous butterscotch scones. I tried one but honestly I was underwhelmed. It didn’t have very much flavor. (2.5 stars)
We got the hummus plate, and were impressed with the hummus and accoutrements including an olive spread, pickled veggies, peppers, and pita bread (I think they called it naan on the menu, but it tasted more like a standard pita bread to me). ($ 9). This was good and I would order it again. (4 stars)
I decided to order the Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast ($ 11) This was served with maple syrup, rum butter, strawberries and whipped cream. I decided to get a side of turkey sausage to go with it. The dish was ENORMOUS… and tasted ok, but honestly not as delicious as it sounded. Sadly, I couldn’t taste the «carmelized bananas» which were in the middle of a creamy filling. The bread was BIG and unfortunately did not soak up much of the batter that you expect on french toast. (3 stars)
The turkey sausage was not terrible, but not the best I have ever had. It sort of had an odd consistency — sort of like a frozen patty. I think the side order was around $ 3. (2.5 stars)
I decided to order a bellini, but unfortunately, the bartender came out and said they were out of the peach nectar. So, the bartender talked me into trying a prosecco with some sort of elderberry liqueur. I was game to try it, but again, it fell short of high expectations. Thankfully, the server brought a small carafe of OJ so I could morph the drink into a mimosa. I think the drink was around $ 10. (2.5 stars)
What pushed this overall review to 4 stars instead of 3 was the excellent and friendly service from everyone we came in contact with. After all these years, the décor and atmosphere is still good and I am glad to see that this restaurant is still doing well (I think they have been around since ’89 or so.) I will definitely be going back to check out some of their other brunch offerings.

waste my money. the shrimp and grits were the worst I ever had. You can tell it was a can product. The crab cake, taste was ok. The first time had it served with no sauce at all. The French toast sticks were a little hard around the end crust. The Sunday brunch had a good menu, but fail short on taste

We went here for brunch, my favorite meal of the day. the helpings were of good size and prices weren’t too bad. Although I didn’t pay. the french toast was done very well and served with a friendly smile.
Really enjoyed the building itself as well. Overall very good vibe.

I’ve been a few times and all-​in-​all really enjoy this spot for a nicer night out.
Ambiance is classy with a quirky twist. The walls are made of doors and door frames, the structural supports are covered to look like trees and strings of white outdoor lights crisscross for a whimsical feel. As soon as you walk inside you’ll notice the sizable flock of origami birds hanging over the reception area.
The food is very well prepared with quality proteins given the gourmet treatment. Most of the time the food is spot-​on; only on very abnormal occasions have I found something off enough to whine. The menu has a limited number of selections to ensure each dish is detailed and well-​prepared, and the menu selections do change each season. The wine list is expansive and has some incredible selections to accent your meal.
Speak of beverages, one whole side of the space is a bar and lounge, with retro stools along the lighted bar and an abundance of sofas, chairs, and coffee tables. This is the PERFECT place to order a drink and one of their indulgent desserts — on a cold night, go for one of the spiked coffees and either the cheesecake or one of the chocolate treats. Would be a great place to enjoy a glass of port, too.
When the weather is right, the patio is delightful. Being a second-​floor restaurant, it’s a long, covered balcony with wicker furniture that harkens to a veranda in Savannah or Charleston.
I was surprised to hear, though, that they have moved to reservation-​only on the weekends. If you just walk in, they cannot guarantee a table inside. Something to keep in mind as you plan your evening, so to be sure your date night includes a great dinner, some planning in advance is needed and well worth the effort.

Adding a star to my previous rating. I won’t say anything more about brunch because I haven’t been back for it, but dinner here is MUCH better. I had steak, it was tender and delicious. Dinner here is good enough that I would bring out of town guests here to impress them.
But I can’t forget that lukewarm brunch, so we’re still at 3 stars average.

Brunch at the Pewter Rose Bistro was a very nice eperience. The butterscotch scones for our pre-​brunch were delicious. Two of our party had the excellent french toast. I had the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage gravy. Excellent dish. The rest of our party enjoyed their brunch selections as well. Service was excellent.

I like Pewter Rose any time of day: brunch, lunch, dinner. The service can be slow, but the food is good and reasonably priced given the quality. I love the décor, location and really enjoy the yummy bread they bring out prior to the meal. It’s a great place to bring out of towners… just note that it is NOT accessible for people with physical handicaps/​mobility issues (it’s on the second story of a historic building with no elevator).

I’ve wanted to go here for a while, but my friends always managed to go when I was out of town or it was too crowded (why wait if there is a free table at The Liberty?). I finally made it in for lunch. I got there at 11:30 am to beat the business lunch crowd. Their lunch menu has plenty of salads and lighter fare. I went for the scallop tacos. They were great. No sides, but the menu didn’t mention any and with3 tacos who needs beans or rice.
Service was great, my water and tea stayed full. The place was empty so I expected no less.
Seemed like most people there were on lunch meetings picked up on expense accounts.
Light rail is convenient, but parking is usually fine in their lot.

So far, I’m impressed. It was a little pricey for what we got, but it didn’t disappoint. I got the Filet and my wife got a salad. Both were very good and the wine menu was excellent. For the money, we probably could have done something else but it’s in the neighborhood and we really enjoyed something different. From the pics on Unilocal,I will probably be sampling some new stuff soon.
I recommend the porch! It was a great night with a nice light breeze. Very casual and relaxing.

So many places in Charlotte seem to be about how noisy an environment can be created with open kitchens and echoing spaces, background music played too loudly and people trying to talk over each other.
Pewter Rose Bistro’s warm wood and brick interior is classy and elegant and absorbs sound nicely, though customers seems to appreciate the calm and act accordingly.
The patio dining is above the street with trees surrounding and buffering the area for a comfortable evening. The bar area is cushy and inviting. We always enjoy the food as much as the service and both are exceptional.

Pewter Rose has been one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte for years. Their food is consistently good, the flavors are wonderful and the service is always outstanding.
The menu is small but that allows them to specialize in a few wonderful selections than to suffer on quality with a large menu. Everything is good here — appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, desserts and even the decaf coffee.
They usually have a few craft beers on draft and have a few signature drinks as well as a decent wine selection.
Beware, this restaurant is not accessible to the differently abled as it is on the 2^nd floor of an old warehouse type building. But for those who can climb a few steps, this restaurant is well worth it. It is often on my list of recommendations for a date spot or a place to take out of town guests.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I can only speak on brunch (only on Saturdays & Sundays) here, but wow, I really dig it!
I get the «straight up breakfast» which consists of 3 eggs, toast, bacon, & grits. I also get a side of fruit. The servings are plentiful, therefore, don’t plan on eating anything for a while!
I love the atmosphere, the restaurant isn’t too big, but it’s still good for groups. The staff is very friendly & quick.

One of my friends who has yet to steer me wrong highly recommended Pewter Rose, especially the brunch. It was a place I wanted to try for years, and when the opportunity arose to go with a work group (8 people) and they were paying, I jumped on it.
We made reservations on Open Table which would only allow us to select 11:00 am and not 11:30. The restaurant was not overly busy at 11:30, so I am guessing this spot is blocked off to accommodate walk-​ins. When I first looked at the menu, the prices (not that I was paying) seemed slightly high. $ 10 for the «Straight up Breakfast» which was scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, and toast. The portions were very large and the hasbrowns were actually very good home fries which I strongly prefer. They also serve fresh, hot, complimentary scones which are tantalizing with melted butter. The quantity and quality of the breakfast were way better than Denny’s or any $ 2.99 breakfast place.
Other items were wraps, quesadillas, and, crab cakes Benedict. Everyone enjoyed everything and our service was great. The restaurant is quite large but has the décor of a quaint country kitchen. So the food, service, and atmosphere were all good. I’ll definitely go back.

I love Pewter Rose. Pretty much no matter what I get here I’ve really enjoyed.
First of all you NEED to try their butterscotch scones. holy deliciousness! Seriously I am not a huge scone fan or butterscotch connoisseur but these two roll up into a delectable little treat I could easily become addicted to. Try them!
Some of the items Ive enjoyed are the Mashed Potato Omelet, Caesar Salad, Oscar Benedict, and most recently the Crab Cake sandwich.
All were super delicious– you really can’t go wrong.
Love their mimosas as well.
For a delicious brunch this place has it all — atmosphere, service, and food.

I love this place! It has a unique, old south atmosphere and the service is great. I’ve only been once but will definitely be going back and have never heard a negative thing about it.
I went on a Sunday for brunch and it was busy but no wait, it looked like they were turning around tables pretty quickly and a good place for large groups. Our server was personable, nice and had menu knowledge and recommended different dishes to fit our needs. They bring you butterscotch scones before your meal and these were delicious, fresh and served warm.
I was contemplating getting either the mashed potato omelet (cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions, sour cream) or banana fosters french toast (rum butter, sweet banana cream, whipped cream, maple syrup) but french toast always wins!
The french toast was delectable and had a rich banana cream on the inside (it reminded me of the honey walnut cream cheese at Einsteins) I wanted to lick the plate but remained a lady and left one bite on my plate but everything else was happily devoured.
All in all, a great meal with cozy atmosphere. I am interested to check it out for dinner to see if it lives up to the brunch. The only issue I could see with this place is being handicap accessible, it’s on the second floor and not sure if they have elevators (I would love to take my parents here but my dad has a hard time with stairs).

We have been to Pewter Rose for weekend brunch many times, and we love the location and outdoor patio. The butterscotch scones are also delicious and worth making the trip just to try them.
First, the good:
1) The service is OUTSTANDING here. The wait staff are attentive, helpful, and just plain friendly.
2) The breakfast selections are unique and generally very good. And, their menu changes seasonally so there is always something new to try. Their bananas foster french toast is delicious, as are their quiches (though the serving slices are a bit small). My hubby loves the mashed potato omelet, and I love the italian omelet. The only thing I cannot get done to my satisfaction here is scrambled eggs with cheese. Sometimes they do it correctly by cooking the cheese with the eggs, so they actually taste like they have cheese. Other times, they just throw a small bit of cheese on top of the already cooked eggs, not improving the flavor and certainly not impressing me on the presentation.
3) They are open on BOTH Saturday and Sunday for brunch, as well as each weekday.
Now, the not-​so-​good:
1) They recently replaced their cappuccino machine and it works consistently, but the baristas do not know how to properly heat the milk and so our coffee is always cold. After several disappointing tries at $ 4 a pop, we have given up trying to get decent cappuccino at Pewter Rose.
2) My favorite dish, huevos rancheros, is ONLY available on weekdays — supposedly because of the prep time required. Ah — don’t tease me with bliss and then take it away!
3) They recently updated their menu and adjusted their prices upward. I’m not so sure PR is a good value anymore.
All in all, Pewter Rose is a decent place for weekend brunch in Charlotte.

Pewter Rose is a winner! My husband and I went for a Sunday brunch. It seems like it’s a popular place on Sundays.
I got a mimosa to start, followed by a breakfast burrito. The burrito was flavorful; however, they did not have salsa. I like salsa, so I was a bit disappointed that they didn’t have any. (They did have tabasco.) The guests sitting at the next table were very friendly and had been there many times. They said that all the omeletes were delicious! (I took their word on that and the next time I go, I’ll try one.)
The service was pretty good. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. I appreciated the charm and laid-​back experience. I will go back again!

For me, Pewter Rose is hands-​down THE best place for Saturday/​Sunday brunch in Charlotte. When I have friends or family in town, this is where I bring them to impress them for brunch. The restaurant looks a bit upscale inside, but don’t let that fool you. This is a casual place where anyone should feel comfortable in everyday attire. Not that you shouldn’t shower or anything, but you know…
I love that their brunch entrees are the old breakfast standbys with a gourmet twist. Eggs benedict? Good. But how about the Oscar Benedict? The eggs are served on crabcakes with asparagus and bearnaise sauce. Delicious. Omelette? Good. But how about a Mashed Potato Omelette with cheese, bacon, scallions, and sour cream? Even better. Got a sweet tooth for breakfast? Try the Bananas Foster French Toast. You’ll feel the cavities creeping up on you as you take bite after delicious bite.
One of the highlights of a Pewter Rose brunch has got to be the complimentary hot butterscotch scones that are brought to your table while you’re waiting for your entrees. Their delicious coffee complements these sweet, melt-​in-​your-​mouth scones.
My only disappointment with Pewter Rose is that I don’t get to enjoy it as often as I’d like to. They don’t open ’til 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and my partner usually has to work at 11:00. :-(If there is a food god, please let her make Pewter Rose open at 9:00 a.m. for brunch.