Blackthorne, Charlotte

Though Mediterranean flavors appear throughout Blackthorne Restaurant & Bar's dishes, but the chefs tend not to look far from home for ingredient inspiration. Using fresh produce sourced from local farms such as Poultry Junction, Barbee Farms, Feba Farm, Stevens Harvest Market, and Firsthand Farms, the chefs prepare everything from hummus and flatbreads to meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

Locally Sourced Dishes

• Penne pasta with locally sourced zucchini and yellow squash, piquillo peppers, and roasted mushrooms in tomato-cream sauce
• Heritage Farms bone-in pork chop, Granny Smith apple chutney, and mashed sweet potatoes
• 8-ounce center cut of Angus filet mignon seared in a cast-iron skillet and served with grilled asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes
• Shrimp and stone-ground grits accompanied by housemade sausage
• Ashley Farms chicken breast and roasted butternut squash

Sights and Sounds

Live musicians occasionally perform at the restaurant, entertaining guests amidst the dining room's dark wooden wainscoting and warehouse-style pendant lamps. Outside, a lounge-like patio allows visitors to enjoy a meal while savoring views of the surrounding area.