Vegan
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Catering
Fine dining plant-based bistro by vegan chef of Local Love catering, Barry Horton. Brunch until 3pm. Features seasonal organic produce. Check facebook for special events. Est 2014 in California and moved here in early 2020. Open Wed-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-3:00pm.
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6414 Rea Rd Ste C2, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 28277
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111 Reviews
First Review by KarenBrighten
jennnnn
Points +372
Elegant Vegan Dining - Edit
Sanctuary Bistro has a rotating menu that is all vegan and all gluten free. Dinner dishes usually contain mushrooms and the brunch seems to have more variety. Expect an elegant, multi-course meal in an intimate setting.
Read morePros: All vegan and gluten free , Family owned, Creative meals
Cons: Dinner options somewhat limited, Pricey, but worth it
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obimoe
Points +421
Incredible - Edit
Amazing food. Most health-centered vegan restaurants are pretentious but this one is wonderful and the staff is so welcoming. The 'dillas, chowder, fried mushrooms, creme brulee were all fabulous
Read morePros: Gluten free, Good prices for the quality of food, Easy parking
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KirstenLong
Points +30
Amazing fine dining vegan restaurant. - Edit
Loved the welcoming environment, exceptional service, amazing food and great ambience.
Read morePros: All vegan food, Excellent service, Amazing food
Cons: None
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SBVeg
Points +24
Don’t miss - Edit
Stopped here on our way to Savannah, GA and so glad we did. The Roasted Beet Salad was one of the best salads I’ve ever had. My husband had the Po Boy Dilla (sandwich in a fried tortilla shell) and it was delish. Thank you Sanctuary Bistro for an incredible lunch!
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HollyJo
Points +300
So Yummy!! - Edit
Everything is so amazing and flavorful! I’ve never had something here that I did not like! I could probably drink the bleu cheese dressing lol
Read morePros: Gluten free, Unique Menu
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Maggie.Kudrick
Points +66
3 Times in 24 Hours - Edit
Visited Charlotte a couple weeks ago and went to this same restaurant for the majority of the weekend. (Would've gone more, but they're closed on Sunday.)
Read moreBy far, my favorite was the brunch menu. The dillas and waffles are beyond words! I also liked the oyster mushroom artisan plate and the broccoli soufflé.
Appreciate that everything is gf, so I didn't have to think about substituting at all.
Jennifer was lovely and amazed to see us again and again. The atmosphere is cozy and minimal.
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scottnamo
Points +18
Awesome - Edit
One of the best restaurants in Charlotte. Just happens to be vegan. Food is outstanding, anyone will love it.
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mirandasheppard
Points +93
BEST vegan meal ever 💚 - Edit
The food was beyond our dreams, the service top notch and the ambience incredible!!!! #Veganuary
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Gorgeous ambiance and amazing service, Absolutely delicious
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Beckd22
Points +41
Upscale but not pretentious! - Edit
Sanctuary bistro is an absolute gem - and a must visit if you’re in Charlotte. The restaurant is in an unassuming shopping center, but once you get inside, the atmosphere is so inviting and comforting. We had a reservation, which I highly recommend having. We were seated immediately, and our server was kind and attentive. The food was absolutely incredible, very creative and flavorful. I feel the prices are comparable to other vegan restaurants in the area, and the food is 100% worth the price.
Read morePros: Creative dishes, Kind and attentive staff, Inviting atmosphere
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b0324
Points +177
Cute little place! - Edit
The staff is friendly and the food is very good! They also can accommodate gluten-free requests
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emtetu
Points +102
Exquisite! - Edit
Fabulous fine dining, will be back soon!
Read morePros: Full vegan menu , High quality fine dining , Excellent service
Cons: None
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NoelLynnHall
Points +18
One of our favorite spots ! - Edit
Always delicious ! Great service
Read morePros: All vegan , All gluten free , Locally owned
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lilianalopezss
Points +412
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
This is currently my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. Beautifully decorated, great service and creative absolutely delicious vegan food. I had the tofu filled with spinach and was delicious. Reminded me of comfort country food. My husband had the BVQ mignon and was pleasantly surprised. This is a great place for a date.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-14
Pros: All vegan, Creative menu, Delicious
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2632
Probably the best vegan meal I’ve ever had - Edit
This was hands down the most flavorful vegan food I’ve ever had. I usually eat really fast, but with this meal I ate so incredibly slow I shocked myself. It was so flavorful that you had to take it just one bite at a time and savor it. Utterly amazing.
Read morePros: Small little place so 100% made fresh for you, Seasonal produce is used, Such nice people
Cons: Make sure to make a reservation in advance!, Reservations are hard to come by
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creditfigaro
Points +44
What a nice surprise! - Edit
We had the charcuterie board, the fried beet ravioli, the lions mane polenta, the BVT minon, and the creme brulee for dessert.
Read moreI was absolutely blown away, I haven't had a culinary experience like it. Specifically, the BVT, the Ravioli, and the brulee were novel flavor and texture experiences that I've never enjoyed in my entire life up to this point.
This is a real gem. Good luck getting reservations. I imagine it's only going to get harder over time.
Pros: Incredible culinary expertise, Prices are appropriate for what you get., Lots of neat new things to experience
Cons: Difficult to get a reservation, plan ahead!
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TaylorBrill
Points +54
First restaurant outing in CLT since COVID and it was worth the wait! - Edit
Lovely venue, attentive service, and simply amazing food. We shared six items and every single one was a win! This will be our place in Charlotte and we will be regulars.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Excellent service, Perfect ambiance
Cons: None
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amcgrory
Points +54
AMAZING - Edit
After going vegan last year, I thought I would never get to enjoy eating at nice restaurants again. That is until I went to sanctuary bistro with my mom.
Read moreService was incredible - attentive, helpful, polite.
The food is beyond words. Between the two of us we got the cheese plate, the fried turmeric ravioli, the roasted beet salad and the tofu Marsala. Each dish was more delicious than the last and I really recommend everything we tried - especially the beet salad the dressing was so creamy and delicious.
Pros: Incredible food, Great service
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Hackysac
Points +85
Best vegan in Charlotte!! - Edit
We have been searching for high end vegan food with a comfortable dining vibe for a while, and now we have our favorite.
Read morePros: It's an all vegan menu..., The food is healthy and flavorful. , The blue cheese sauce is WoW!
Cons: It's so good even a carnivore would love it.
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Granola21
Points +34
The best vegan food in CTL - Edit
Everything on their menu is amazing. Service was exceptional. Out of all the restaurants we tried, this was our favorite! Some of the best in all of North Carolina!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff , Nice atmosphere
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lmcsalsa
Points +53
Delicious & high quality - Edit
Everything I've tried is delicious, love the oyster mushroom po'boy 'dilla and the souffle is amazing. Also the cheesecakes are delicious and I love trying the different flavors. The owners are lovely and put lots of thought and energy into what they do. So grateful to have such high quality vegan food here in south Charlotte.
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thom8418
Points +2138
Mushrooms!! - Edit
Very nice all vegan restaurant. I love mushrooms and they did not disappoint. I had the oyster mushroom chowder, shitake bacon and the crispy oyster mushrooms. They were all delicious. The bar is gorgeous.
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KevinJenQuattlebaum
Points +15
Top Of The Line Culinary Cuisine - Edit
So, we celebrated my birthday here, last night. This is a place you've just got to go, period. Berry and Jennifer Horton are the kindest people, not just because you are patrons, they just are. You can feel their passion for the food they serve, and the mission they are on to improve life for all living beings. Chef turned out beautiful, creative and highly flavorful dishes that we LOVED. His culinary expertise is apparent. Jennifer was warm and wonderful, making us feel welcome, and wanting our experience to be perfect. My husband streamed a Playlist he made for me as we dined. Jennifer talked with us throughout (we engaged her, she is very respectful of privacy you may want), and Barry talked with us at the conclusion. We need to support these folks. The cuisine they prepare, and the experience they provide is more than worth the cost. We felt completely safe by COVID standards, BTW. They are very careful.
Read moreWe already have our next take out order planned.🙂
Pros: Warm and inviting , Exceptional gourmet vegan cuisine , Atmosphere
Cons: None
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exrexguy
Points +94
Some of the best vegan food there is - Edit
I was staying in Charlotte for work this week, and when I travel, my favorite thing to do is check out the record stores and vegan restaurants. Sanctuary Bistro was the highlight of my trip. While I sadly had to get it to go thanks to COVID, I enjoyed an incredible, gourmet vegan meal in my car, consisting of a delicious blackened portobello mushroom with grilled carrots, a potato side dish and two aioli type sauces that were bursting with flavor. For dessert, I went with the mock almond joy parfait, which was outstanding. It is so great that a place like this exists as a contrast to all the vegan “junk food” kind of places out there. Those are wonderful too, but far outnumber nice restaurants like this. I am so excited for my next visit and can’t recommend it highly enough.
Read morePros: Inviting ambiance in the restaurant, Diverse selection of offerings, Food served quickly considering the quality
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KellyLaFleur
Points +136
No words for how good this was - Edit
New favorite place, wow amazing
Read morePros: All vegan and gluten free, Delicious and amazing taste balance, Owner gave us free oyster mushrooms
Cons: Bit expensive but quality
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prof8017
Points +39
Great food and friendly service! - Edit
This restaurant was in Berkeley CA and we miss it terribly. The owners are great people, and the food was amazing. You guys in NC are very very lucky to have them. Please support Sanctuary Bistro and enjoy everything they have to offer,
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-10-15
Pros: Great atmosphere, great staff!, Excellent food! Creative
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LSadler
Points +16
Always ABOVE Expectations - Edit
This is the most amazing restaurant I’ve been to ever! We had the pleasure of finding Sanctuary Bistro when it was located in California. As my husband was a contractor 3 weeks per month. I would schedule my trips around our special events and we would celebrate with at least 2 dinners and a brunch at Sanctuary Bistro.
Read moreWe hated to see them leave California but so excited they are opened in Carolina! We actually had a trip booked this summer specifically to visit the area to eat at the restaurant. We home base out of Dallas, TX if that tells you how amazing the food, service and owners of Sanctuary Bistro are.
The highlights of their menus for me are:
Oyster Mushroom Chowder. This amazing creamy soup is pure heaven.
The Shiitake Bacon is a savory explosion of flavor. The used to have a waffle with the bacon and homemade cheese. My very favorite brunch
Soufflés are amazing! Light and fluffy, savory and flavorful.
Beet salad: this ain’t your mama’s beet salad. The sophisticated flavor profile coming out of these simple ingredients is beyond compare
Cheesecake: don’t even get me started on the cheesecake! We never once left the restaurant without a cheesecake slice to go! They continually change up the flavors so it’s always an adventure of flavor sensation.
Don’t forget the bread to go! Grab a loaf but better yet, grab 2! You’re going to eat the first one the same day you get it.
The service is and was always outstanding!
Pros: Gourmet Food, Spectacular Service , Awesome Owners
Cons: They’re only locates in N. Carolina
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Laurie P
Points +26
So Happy You're There! - Edit
This was my family's favorite restaurant when they were in the San Francisco Bay Area. We went there for every special occasion, and would have gone more often had we lived closer. The food never disappoints, and the owners and staff are the most caring people you will ever meet. We were so excited to revisit them when passing through Charlotte. Enjoy healthy, sustainable, compassionate plant-based food that is always delicious and creative!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2015-01-11
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