Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBurtons Grill & Bar
Charlotte, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Burtons Grill & Bar runs a serious beverage program across cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options. Cocktails like the Lilikoi Martini, poured tableside, and the Burtons Old Fashioned show craft. Wine Wednesday half-priced bottles and a seasonal Halloween cocktail lineup add value. Beer stays practical, with local and gluten-free picks. Non-alcoholic drinks are thoughtfully built, not afterthoughts.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lilikoi Martini, a customer favorite with crisp, delicious flavor and theatrical table-side pouring. For bourbon drinkers, the Burtons Old Fashioned layers Redemption bourbon with vanilla brown sugar and two bitters. Wine enthusiasts should explore the bottle list, especially on Wine Wednesday.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-executed drinks will find much to like, especially those who appreciate theatrics with their martinis. Wine lovers will enjoy the substantial list and midweek bottle deals. Groups with mixed preferences are covered by a broad beer and nonalcoholic selection.
- When should I go?
- Visit during October for the seasonal Halloween cocktail promotion, available October 1-31. Wine Wednesday offers half-priced bottles at select locations, making it a prime evening for wine-focused guests. Happy Hour specials on cocktails, wines, and drafts are also offered at select locations.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14 to $16, with Halloween specials at $14 each. Wines are priced per glass and bottle, ranging from $13 for a glass of prosecco to $135 for a liter of Caymus Cabernet. Beers range from $6 to $9, and non-alcoholic cocktails are $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program stands out for its breadth and seasonal creativity. The Lilikoi Martini, poured tableside from a cocktail shaker, adds a theatrical touch rarely seen in a grill setting. Wine Wednesday half-priced bottles and a dedicated Halloween cocktail lineup show a program that actively engages customers throughout the year.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans classics, spritzes, and original creations, with a seasonal Halloween lineup. Pours like the Burtons Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini show range, while the Lilikoi Martini earns customer praise for its crisp taste and tableside presentation.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with diverse categories including classics, spritzes, and creations.
- — Seasonal promotions, including Halloween cocktails available October 1-31, add timely variety.
- — The Lilikoi Martini is a customer favorite, praised for its crisp, delicious flavor and theatrical table-side pouring.
Standout selections
- — Lilikoi Martini: Vodka, peach liqueur, passion fruit, green tea, lime; poured tableside.
- — Burtons Old Fashioned: Redemption bourbon, vanilla brown sugar, angostura and spiced cranberry bitters.
- — Hocus Pocus Spritz: Sparkling wine, aperol, cranberry, lemon.
Pricing: $14-$16; Halloween cocktails $14
Wine
A substantial wine list covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red. Wine Wednesday offers half-priced bottles at select locations. Notable labels include Gambino Prosecco, Whispering Angel, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, and Caymus Cabernet.
Menu strengths
- — Substantial wine list with sparkling, rosé, white, and red selections.
- — Wine Wednesday promotion offers half-priced bottles at select locations.
- — Wide selection of wines by glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Whispering Angel Rosé from Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence.; Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, available by the liter.
Pricing: $12-$135 per bottle; by-glass options
Beer
The beer list covers bottles, cans, and drafts, including local and gluten-free options. Prices stay accessible. Featured pours include Bud Light, Guinness, and Armored Cow Hell Yeah! IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Beer menu includes bottled beers, cans, and drafts.
- — Includes local and gluten-free options.; Accessible pricing from $6 to $9.
Standout selections
- — Armored Cow Hell Yeah! IPA – gluten-free can.
Pricing: $6-$9
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are well developed, with several zero-proof cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer. The NA cocktails are priced at $10 each. Offerings include Passion Berry, Paloma Pura, and Berry Sparkler.
Menu strengths
- — Several non-alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic beers available.; Non-alcoholic cocktails are thoughtfully composed with fruit and botanicals.
Standout selections
- — Berry Sparkler: blueberry, house-made hibiscus lemonade, bubbles.; Passion Berry: passion fruit, blackberry, lemon, tonic.
Pricing: $10 cocktails; $6 NA beer
Spirits
Spirits are used across a wide range of cocktails.; A 'Last Call' section features coffee-based cocktails with spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are used across a wide range of cocktails.
- — A 'Last Call' section features coffee-based cocktails with spirits.
Standout selections
- — Espolòn Reposado Tequila appears in Desert Flower and Carajillo.
- — Don Q Pasión Rum appears in Red Sangria.
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