Where to Eat in Lake Norman – Charlotte Magazine

Enjoy a casual lunch with friends, an elegant dinner to celebrate a special occasion, or a cocktail and an appetizer as the sun goes down.

PORT CITY CLUB BY DAVID BURKE

18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius

Owner Nick Lyssikatos teamed up with celebrity chef David Burke to revamp this beloved waterfront spot in 2023. Look for many of Burke’s touches, like Lobster Dumplings, Maple Glazed Clothesline Bacon, and his signature Cake Pops. The 13,500-square-foot restaurant has a dockside “Grab ’N Go” area for quick snacks as well as a pier with boat slips for diners who arrive by water. 

EDDIE’S ON LAKE NORMAN

643 Williamson Road, Mooresville

Feast on oysters and crab legs in the dining room or on the patio, and don’t miss their Sunday brunch. 

APPS & TAPS

155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville

Enjoy wings, ribs, and barbecue, plus live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

KINDRED

131 N. Main St., Davidson

James Beard semifinalist Joe Kindred serves homemade pasta dishes and creative small plates in historic downtown Davidson. 

The Salumi Plate from Kindred.

FIN & FINO

8630 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 1A, Huntersville

Come for the raw bar, stay for a cocktail, and splurge on a slice of cheesecake—both here and at the uptown location.

FLATIRON KITCHEN + TAPHOUSE

215 S. Main St., Davidson

High-quality steaks are a given, but the seafood and vegetables are treated with the same respect.

THE BLUE PARROT GRILL

169 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville

Sip a daiquiri and order a burger or wrap at this Caribbean-themed lakeside eatery.

SABI ASIAN BISTRO

130 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson

Find Asian-inspired dishes, from sushi to stir-fry, in a sleek interior.

HAVANA 33

637 Williamson Road, Ste. 100, Mooresville

Enjoy lake views and authentic Cuban dishes like Picadillo and Mojo Chicken with yuca fries and sweet plantains. 

HELLO, SAILOR

20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius

Expect Carolina classics like blackened catfish and seafood platters as well as tiki drinks.

Fish ‘n Chips from Hello, Sailor.

MIDTOWN SUNDRIES

7296 N.C. Highway 73, Denver

Come to this classic American pub for a casual lunch or dinner or to catch the big game.

NORTH HARBOR CLUB

100 North Harbor Place, Davidson

This Regatta-themed restaurant on Davidson’s north side serves surf and turf with waterfront views.

THE HARP & CROWN

19930 West Catawba Ave., Ste.130, Cornelius

Order a pint and settle in with a hearty Irish Meatloaf or Guinness Stew Pot Pie at this lively pub.

131 MAIN

17830 Statesville Road, Cornelius

Have a taste of the low country with a cool lager or chardonnay at this mainstay.

THE CABIN

400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste. A, Davidson

Come by boat or land, order a local brew and some pub grub, and enjoy the live music.  

ON THE NINES

205 Golf Course Drive, Mooresville

This Euro-inspired bistro serves craft cocktails, wine, and a menu of scratch-made, seasonal dishes.

LINK & PIN

9723 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville

This upscale gastropub, with locations in South End and The Arboretum, is a fun place to grab a burger or lobster roll and linger over a cocktail.

TOUCAN’S LAKEFRONT

167 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville

Dine on Gator Bites and Blackened Mahi Tacos at this beach-themed restaurant.

EPIC CHOPHOUSE

104 South Main St., Mooresville

Petite filet, aged sirloin, and bone-in ribeye all taste divine with “next-level additions,” which include fried shrimp, baby lobster tails, and roasted-garlic brie butter.