The Restaurant at The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

"Specializing in aged, prime steaks and local fresh flavors from regional markets the restaurant offers a world class temptation"

"Gallery Restaurant serves American fare concocted with fresh, local seasonal ingredients and dishes are as pleasing to the stomach as they are to the eye"

"That includes a lovely outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and two lap pools (both of which flow with a current to make for a better workout); a swank spa and fitness facility; a leather-clad bar area perfect for closing multimillion-dollar deals; and one of the finest restaurants in Charlotte"

"Set within the Ballantyne Corporate Park, the 244-room property has a restaurant focused on farm-to-table cuisine, a coffee and cocktail bar with veranda seating, and a full-service spa and fitness center"

"Luckily, in 2013, the restaurant was given a major facelift, resulting in a contemporary setting where modern paintings (courtesy of the local Shain Gallery) hang above cozy, tufted banquettes and sleek dining room tables"