The best restaurants in Lake Norman

Craving an easy weeknight upgrade? LakeHouse Wine Bar & Grill serves steaks, seafood, house‑made pasta, and in‑house desserts alongside…

18665 Harborside Dr (Cornelius) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Chopstix has been a Statesville staple since 2000, turning out Thai dishes built on seasonal, super fresh ingredients in a setting that…

925 Davie Ave (Statesville)

Broad Street Burger Co. is the easy win when you want fresh, never frozen patties you can deck out just right, plus hot dogs and brats.…

111 E Broad St (Statesville)

When the craving hits, Family Taco Shop Mexican Cuisine keeps it simple and satisfying with honest-to-goodness tacos and classic Mexican…

1132 Shelton Ave (Statesville) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Mobile eatery for warm funnel cakes and other desserts such as deep-fried Oreo cookies.

Robert St (Huntersville)

Local restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.

19601 Liverpool Pkwy (Cornelius)

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

16408 Northcross Dr (Huntersville)

An intimate destination presenting seasonal New American plates for dinner & Sunday brunch.

20517 N Main St (Cornelius)

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

15425 Hodges Cir (Huntersville)

Casual restaurant dishing up Japanese fare including hibachi specialties cooked tableside.

20465 Chartwell Center Dr (Cornelius)

Straightforward counter-serve pizzeria preparing thin-crust pies, plus subs & paninis.

10310 Wilmington St (Huntersville)

Straightforward, compact pizza joint serving up traditional pies, pasta & sandwiches at the counter.

14132 Statesville Rd Ste A (Huntersville)

Casual food truck doling out tacos, tortas, and other Mexican street eats.

16600 NC-73 (Huntersville)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Ste 240 (Huntersville)

Relaxed eatery specializing in noodles and sushi rolls, plus hibachi.

9709 Sam Furr Rd A (Huntersville)

Old-world Italian eatery for classic pastas & meat dishes amid subtle Tuscan decor & framed prints.

115 S Center St (Statesville)

Customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly chain.

10109 Northcross Center Ct #150 (Huntersville)

Bustling, cozy eatery whipping up creative American grub (burgers, tacos), cocktails and brunch items.

110 Court St (Statesville)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

940 Davie Ave C (Statesville)

Casual eatery serving classic Vietnamese staples such as pho and bánh mì sandwiches as well as rice bowls.

138 Village View Dr Ste 103 (Mooresville)

Polished but laid-back American restaurant featuring ample outdoor seating & a diverse wine list.

8712 Lindholm Dr (Huntersville)

Restaurant and cocktail bar chain serving creative burgers and salads in a trendy space.

8625-A Lindholm Dr (Huntersville)

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

12905 Rosedale Hill Ave Suite A (Huntersville)

Bare-bones destination featuring Buffalo, NY, specialties, starting with pizza & chicken wings.

9610 Sherrill Estates Rd B (Huntersville)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

16633 Birkdale Commons Pkwy (Huntersville)

Casual sushi restaurant at Rosedale Shopping Center offering specialty rolls and other Japanese fare.

9905 Rose Commons Dr (Huntersville)

Local Mexican chain serving a lengthy menu of traditional dishes in a casual atmosphere.

155 Northcross Ln (Statesville)

Authentic Mexican eatery serving tacos, tortas, gorditas, tamales and burritos, most prepared to order.

14601 Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

181 Turnersburg Hwy (Statesville)

Historic, charming, intimate venue showcasing craft cocktails and Southern eats in a renovated farmhouse.

13811 S Old Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

Straightforward food truck specializing in classic tacos, burritos & heaping tortas.

16710 Old Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

1875 E Broad St (Statesville)

Lively family-friendly chain serving ribs, burgers, and other comfort dishes.

149 Turnersburg Hwy (Statesville)

Chain restaurant known for classic deli sandwiches & signature sides such as potato salad.

101 E Broad St (Statesville)

Familiar Italian meat & pasta dishes are featured at this informal option with a comfy ambiance.

101 N Maxwell Ave (Huntersville)

Hip restaurant known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, including a popular pistachio pie.

16627 Birkdale Commons Pkwy (Huntersville)

Local pub chain serving BBQ, pizza & burgers, plus numerous beers, in a casual space with TVs.

16609 Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

Easygoing joint slinging hearty burgers & sandwiches plus ample sides & craft beers.

17015 Kenton Dr (Cornelius)

Family-friendly option serving Southern comfort fare for breakfast and lunch.

207 S Oakland Ave (Statesville)

Relaxed pizza parlor and Italian restaurant known for its meatball sub and garlic knots, plus beer, wine and entrees.

20129 N Main St (Cornelius)

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy (Huntersville)

Upscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.

8908 Lindholm Dr (Huntersville)

Local American chain serving sandwiches, hot dogs, tacos & cocktails in a casual, offbeat space.

9818 Gilead Rd Ste 101B (Huntersville)

Popular chain for Italian plates like pizza and pasta alongside a wine list and cocktails.

8711 Lindholm Dr (Huntersville)

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

1813 E Broad St (Statesville)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

14316 Reese Blvd W (Huntersville)

Casual burger, wings and steaks joint with friendly staff offering a range of classic sandwiches and dogs, plus fries.

1423 Salisbury Rd (Statesville)

Regional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.

16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy (Huntersville)

Mainstay for fajitas, margaritas & other Mexican staples in a relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere.

246 Signal Hill Dr (Statesville)

Small, low-key Vietnamese option whipping up pho, vermicelli & other traditional fare.

18059 W Catawba Ave (Cornelius)

Chill site offering NYC-style pies, hearty Italian entrees, salads & subs plus a kids' menu.

101 S Old Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

Relaxed eatery featuring familiar fare including burgers, steaks and seafood dishes.

9723 Sam Furr Rd (Huntersville)

Creative sushi rolls, plus grilled meats & other Asian plates, in stylish environs with a full bar.

591 River Hwy A (Mooresville)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

200 E Front St (Statesville)

Casual, sports-centric hangout known for chicken wings, catfish bites, and cocktails.

1531a Cinema Dr (Statesville)

Cozy restaurant chain serving familiar American dishes including pasta, steaks, salads and seafood.

20601 Torrence Chapel Rd #107 (Cornelius)

Comfortable setting for classic & creative takes on American breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes.

12715 Conner Dr (Huntersville)

Regatta-themed New American fine-dining destination with waterfront patio & 9 boat slips for guests.

100 N Harbor Pl (Davidson)

Upmarket pizzeria serving wood-fired Neapolitan pies & calzones in polished surroundings.

120 Langtree Village Dr #102 (Mooresville)

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

19732 One Norman Blvd (Cornelius)

Convivial, modern spot with a covered patio offering sashimi, sushi rolls & other Asian dishes.

9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr (Huntersville)

Casual pizzeria dishing up New York-style pies and other Italian standards.

721 Sullivan Rd (Statesville)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

979 Folger Dr (Statesville)

Informal restaurant preparing NYC-style pizza & hearty Italian dishes including pasta & subs.

1004 Crossroads Dr (Statesville)

Cozy restaurant offering burritos, fajitas, and margaritas, plus beer and wine.

102 Statesville Rd B-2 (Huntersville)

Informal booth-&-counter joint serving straightforward BBQ & American mains, including breakfast.

213 Salisbury Rd (Statesville)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

9826 Gilead Rd Ste C-106 (Huntersville)

Cozy, laid-back fixture offering pizza along with traditional Italian specialties, plus beer & wine.

9719 Sam Furr Rd C (Huntersville)

Sports bar & grill chain with an extensive menu of typical bar food & TVs galore.

9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr #30 (Huntersville)

Neighborhood joint serving breakfast and American fare plus cocktails in an old house.

100 Huntersville-Concord Rd (Huntersville)

Southern fare & local craft beer offered in a rustic, upscale tavern with a patio & banquet space.

121 N Center St #104 (Statesville)

Sleek Asian-fusion bistro offering sushi, soup noodles, banh mi & bubble teas amid bold decor.

8625C Lindholm Dr (Huntersville)

Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.

16625 Statesville Rd (Huntersville)

Casual eatery with oversized NY-style pies & slices, plus Italian subs & red-sauce entrees.

9548 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd (Huntersville)

Part of a chain featuring pizza from a wood-fired brick oven, plus sandwiches & craft beers.

16926 Birkdale Commons Pkwy D (Huntersville)

Modern Mexican & Latin dishes served in unpretentious, upbeat digs featuring a bar.

9818 Gilead Rd b107 (Huntersville)

Cozy tavern offering contemporary American lunch & dinner dishes, plus sidewalk seating.

220 S Center St (Statesville)

Casual Italian pick offering pizzas, pasta & other familiar fare, plus a kids' menu in comfy digs.

118 Venture Ln (Statesville)

Hibachi-style dining with showman chefs, plus sushi & pan-Asian fare, offered in classic surrounds.

16516 Northcross Dr (Huntersville)

Casual Downtown restaurant offering Cajun fare such as po' boys and beignets, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

124 Landmark Alley (Statesville)

Comfortable, family-friendly pizzeria offering New York-style pies, along with pasta favorites and subs.

14205, 4 Reese Blvd E2 (Huntersville)

Eggs and pancakes are served at this casual bakery, along with breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy.

9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr #101 (Huntersville)

Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

14211 Reese Blvd (Huntersville)

Modern, laid-back gastropub with ample flat-screens, specialty cocktails, a kids' menu & a patio.

10010 Rose Commons Dr (Huntersville)