D'Vine Wine Cafe, Charlotte

Nice wine bar, pleasant atmosphere

Food took over an hour to make it to the table. Entree was an overpriced Tapas at best. You can see why they're closing

There is a huge wine selection, so take time to look at it, ask questions! The menu isn't huge, but the food is excellent. Besides some appetizers (the house salad with strawberries & strawberry vinaigrette dressing is an excellent starter), there is a fuller size entree section, and a "small plate" (think Tapas menu) section. My husband was fully satisfied with the grilled shrimp & pasta (made spicier to taste for him) where the seared scallops (3 of them on a bed of crisp snow peas & bacon) was the perfect meal for me. I didn't leave feeling over-full, nor had a box to deal with leftovers. Dessert is a daily choice of cupcakes or creme brûlée. Staff is very pleasant; the place has bar seating, tables of varying sizes for dining, and grouping of easy chairs & coffee tables for conversation/wine drinking! The outdoor patio (they're on the 2nd level of Ballantyne Village, near the theater) has a nice view, but it was raining; however, there is an area near the entrance with seating, which is in the covered area of the Village. There are various events, as well; Tuesday was Open Mic night, so be sure to check if you want something fun to do. There was also a party room, that was in use when we went, but well enough away from the main area as not to be too loud. Enjoy!