Restaurants in Cornelius

“This is always our choice for dinner or lunch out. The service is impeccable. The food is exquisite and consistent. You can’t have a mediocre meal here. Everything from apps, salads, wine, crafted beverages, entrees to coffee and dessert is absolute perfection. The crab cakes are my go to. My family ran a crab company for over 65 years here in NC and when I tell you these are the best crab cakes you’ll ever have, I’m not kidding. Zero binder-just sweet, jumbo lump in every bite. They are to die for. You can’t miss the cast iron corn bread with cheddar, jack, and chiles either. That honey drizzle…?…Chef’s kiss! The salads are always cold, crisp, and fresh. My “can’t miss” dessert is the banana cream pie topped with caramel, chocolate sauce, and cacao nibs. The barrel cut filet is top tier as well. 131 Main knows how to offer a fabulous dining experience. We’ve never had anything but stellar service. Last night Morgan was absolutely incredible! We love her! The restrooms are always clean and well stocked. The open kitchen concept is a bit of torture-LOL Primarily because the minute you step into the restaurant, the smells are just heavenly! You see flame kissed beef, pork, or chicken on the grill and all of the fresh vegetables. We take home more than we eat because everything is so amazingly delicious. Thank to the BOH, FOH, and management for all of your hard work. I will continue recommending you to everyone I meet! The people I know are already life long customers.”

“The fact that your restaurant specifically spent time, care, energy and money to create your space inclusive to those with autism is far beyond what most places do. I am proud of you. Thank you!”

“We finally tried Seaboy!! Everyone had only great things to say about this place! So glad we went last Thursday!! What a great experience!!! From the moment we walked in we loved it!! We were warmly greeted, no reservation, but promptly accommodated us—seated us at the Chef’s Bar! We really enjoyed watching them create wonderful dishes!! Everything we ordered was delicious and so beautifully presented!! The owner/chef was very friendly! Our server was extremely nice too! He brought us a complimentary glass of champagne when we were seated. Pretty vintage glasses.🥂 We had yellowfin and the octopus to start. Delicious!! My entrée, the cod, was YUM!! No complaints whatsoever!! Everyone was beyond nice and accommodating!! It’s a small space—cozy—suggest reservations. Seaboy is now on our FAVE LIST!! We will definitely be back!! Just love this place!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Absolutely AMAZING! The drinks, food, staff! Sophia was fantastic! We will be back for sure!”

“Such a cool spot here in Old Town with amazing craft beer selection, an abundance of boutique wines, comfortable atmosphere and always familiar friendly faces. David and his team are doing it right! 👌 Highly-recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“We LOVE this restaurant. The service is amazing, quality of the food is amazing, everything… everything is amazing. New ownership knocked it out of the park when they took over.”

“Best sushi 🍣 in the area by far!”

“Good food and atmosphere. Family friendly with plentiful live music and entertainment. Something for everyone to eat and drink.”

“Hello Sailor!
I don’t understand why would 3.9 for this venue that is superb. I am a fan since day 1 but because I am a local and literally takes me 3 minutes to get there by car I took granted to post something about it. And I don’t review too many places. Each time we go we are happy with our food and service. I must say they have a great turnover of servers as they higher many young people for summer so often running into same server other than countable few that have been working there noone says “ you guys are back” but their managers do. Their managers have been there really long and they come around. Tonight was Darren, I see him long time now. And each time he greets us as if we are family. He is always super kind and hospitable. Kind of person every hospitality business should have. He makes sure the guests are 100% satisfied. Always cordial, always checks to see if all good. I love the Crab Louis salad with its fresh crab meat and micro greens, and gurmet other ingredients. I wish the lettuces are cut smaller. Sometimes each leaf is huge and you need to literally cut it 4-5 times. But so delicious I don’t mind the work. Tonight they were on the smaller size perheaps now it is like that. Small crab legs are awesome which they are out for now. Muscles are spiced just right for me. A bit spicy but that what makes it perfect for me. Every item in the menu is delicious. My son loves their spicy chicken sandwich. The view is stunning. You can dock your boat to their dock and boat gas is available right there too. Next table from us was from Denver and Hickory. Yes, it is worth the drive. ( their yacht club cocktail with mezcal is delicious always- though I did not have any tonight). Thank you sailors!”

“Stopped in BIN 110 for 1 drink, ended up tasting the 3 best Old Fashioned drinks I've EVER had. The owners were amazing and the customer service was Second to none. I even got some education on my favorite drink. My new favorite spot and bartender. SEE YOU ALL SOON. Antonio Stevenson”

“This place is fantastic!!! The food, the service, the drink selection are top notch!! The food is phenomenal!!”

“We have been back several times since it changed from the former management and our experience gets better each time. Tonight we went with 6 adults and 2 young kids and from appetizers to dessert, the meal and service were perfect. Our server, Izzy, was patient and thorough in explaining the drink and food menu questions we had, and was extremely playful and interactive with our very curious and talkative 5 year old grandson. We enjoyed the Mediterranean trio, smoked salmon, and burrata appetizers. The steaks, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees were all delicious. ALL the desserts were fabulous. What a great experience! We will be back!”

“We were greeted and shown to a nice booth, and the server arrived immediately after to take our drink and appetizer order — a very good spicy crab roll. I thoroughly enjoyed the Osaka Chicken, a stir fry with plenty of chicken and fresh veggies in a tasty, slightly spicy sauce, served with steamed rice. My husband’s “shrimp with walnuts”/steamed rice was outstanding both in taste and presentation. Our leisurely dinner was tasty and fun. We will be back! ( PS —COVID protocol observed and appreciated)”

“I love Boatyard, the bands are always very good and prices are very affordable, the only downside is that people tend to get really drunk and bump into you frequently.”

“We recently had Concettos Italian Ice come to our neighborhood event and it was FANTASTIC! The owner is so nice, the ices were delicious and the truck is just the cutest! We will definitely be using them again for events!”

“Fresh delicious bowls with efficient friendly service every time!”

“This brewery is more than a place to enjoy a cold beverage or 2. It's about a place to sit and unwind, or have an in-depth conversation or hear others involved in whatever they are interested. A great community place to hangout and enjoy favor filled beverages.”

“BEST ICE CREAM and OUTSTANDING SERVICE!!!! Noah and Nora went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful!! GIVE THEM A RAISE!! My sister had flown down for her birthday from a place with no Handle's, and my 83 yo grandmother had driven us up to share in her favorite ice cream, and they truly made our night! They were kind and attentive, and of course, they have absolutely delicious ice cream!! We have been Handle's fans since we were kids; every year we would go visit family in Ohio, and we would always stop at the Handle's there. We were thrilled when they opened locations in North Carolina near our family!! If you are looking for a treat, this is a great spot!”

“So glad this is in our community!!!!!…..really tasty 😋 really friendly…..my new fav drink place !!!!”

“Amazing cozy little place in Davidson, NC! This time we had the ice cream with the cherry cheesecake in it and the banana pudding and both were amazing!! Quickly becoming one of our favorite places to go for a dessert!! The service is amazing and the owners were just as nice the second time as the first time!”

“My wife and I had the Dragon bowl and the Acerola smoothie. Both were absolutely delicious! The bowls were bigger than others we have had in the area and the fruit was so fresh that I thought they were growing it in the back! Jessica and Mike are the best and they are so welcoming that you feel like you have known them for years. Next time, and there will be MANY more next times, I'm going to add cacao nibs. I think the chocolate would add another mood boosting layer to my already insanely healthy breakfast. This kept me going all the way to lunch and I even skipped coffee! I can't wait to go back to Seaboard Station Palm Berries and try the next bowl.”

“I welcome this new place. It is very convenient. The salads and Mezze platter are nice, The gyros and Pita sandwiches are average. Tonight for my take-away order which included my "traditional lamb gyro", there were way too many onions, too much tzatziki sauce, the lamb seemed a bit undercooked, and the pita seemed to be just out of a package and my "hand-cut fries were very soggy. Al though they were part of a take-away order, they were just ordered very shortly before. I believe that this place will be around for a long time as to the novice, it is very good. I am just a picky person that has been lots of places and eaten at lots of places as well. I wish the best of luck. I will still be eating there occasionally, but more salads and things like the mezze platter.”

“This cafe/bakery is one of the best in Charlotte . The artisan breads , croissants , coffee are of superior quality. The breads are made with French flour which means it has not been ruined by glyphosate ,like here in the US . ( EU bans glyphosate ). Come by and enjoy !!”

“I absolutely love this place! There's tons of seating and the staff are amazing! I come here twice a week while my kids are in school and I can work and enjoy a coffee!”

“Great experience had a blast I think I loved the punching machine almost as much as I loved the service lex was an awesome waitress she easily kept up with my crowd of people as well as the rest of the bar she was doing her thang in there! Thank you Lexi! ❤”

“Let's be honest. We all LOVE Coffee. This is probably the best place to get that fix and then some. You owe it to yourself to stop in here and be treated great and enjoy the great taste of the best coffee you could dream of. Great job Rich Lytle on giving the people what we want and need. Keep up the good work.”

“Just had lunch there first thing as H2 opened. C.A. was our server and he was exceptional! We thoroughly enjoyed the Caprese trio and the Cuban was delicious! Hopefully, we will be back sooner rather than later!”

“food is great, I definitely recommend the steak nachos!”

“I have not tasted a steak as flavorful and perfectly grilled in a VERY long time. The cut of the steak and the quality was superb. Yuca frites were crispy on the outside but fluffy and light on the inside. The fries paired nicely with the steak. Thank you for bringing this experience to NC”

“THANK YOU LUNCH WAS EXCELLENT TODAY THIS WAS OUR THIRD TIME COMING”

“We eat at Maola’s pretty regularly and it never disappoints. We have brought many friends there and they always want to know when we’re going back. Every dish is delicious and we’ve decided that we’re just going to go down the menu because we can never decide what to get. In addition to the consistently delicious food, this review is mostly to rave about our server last night, Anna. She was friendly, informative, knowledgeable about the menu, helpful and very accommodating to one of our party’s allergies. We’re planning to go back with a group of 8 in two weeks. Can’t wait to decide what to try next.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BEST IPA’s AROUND! And the serve wine too 😍”

“My kiddos love this place. the Graham cracker crunch ice cream is ridiculously good, a must-try.”

“Ordered coffee, no one was letting anyone know their coffee was ready and could tell us what coffee was what. didn't look like any of the pic's on the page and was served is the smallest GLASS and got cold fast.”

“Love the grab and go! Makes packing lunches for the week so much easier!”

“Food is amazing! Jeanette and team catered our party Dec 6,2025, we couldn’t ask for anything better! Their service was great and food was amazing. Thanks for a job well done! Would definitely use you again.”

“Off to a great start, food was really good! Fast service”

“The food was delicious. The staff was friendly. The food was so good. It felt like a rare hidden gem. I'll definitely go there again. Wonderful people and food. Thơm ngon.”

“Great service and Atmosphere.”

“What an awesome addition to Old Town Cornelius! This is a hidden gem! The variety of cuisines is amazing and it’s located in such a fun spot! 🎊🤌🏼”

“I’ve been coming here for a few years now and recently I’ve been coming here almost everyday before work. I love their smoothies, build your own parfaits, and grabbing their immunity boosters for a quick pick me up :) definitely recommend 😋😋”

“I got the club sandwhich and my husband got some bbq. We both enjoyed our stop at mac’s on our road trip. Food was really good especially my sandwhich I ended up leaving my plate empty.”

“Great Tacos and Great Service!!!❤️”

“This is one of my favorite places! I just tried it today. my dad got the BLT chicken salad and I got the turkey club.

The service was amazing, they were kind, and asked how we were enjoying our food.

The atmosphere was nice and calm, there wasn’t a lot of noise so you can talk.

10/10 recommend”

“What a hidden gem! The hot dog is loaded up with quality toppings but somehow still light. If you are around you need to give this a try, such a nice guy working the truck too.”

“Stopped in after a yoga session and appreciated how impeccably clean the facility was—especially the restroom, which was spotless. There was plenty of seating available with a mix of high and low tables, making it a comfortable space to relax.

Service was fast with no wait, which was great. However, my order was made incorrectly—I asked for a Caesar salad and was given a Cesar burrito. When I mentioned the mistake, the cashier insisted that’s what I ordered. They did remake it, but there was no apology, which was disappointing.

My friend ordered the green detox smoothie. I’ve had that smoothie at many places and usually enjoy it, but I wasn’t a fan of their version.

Overall, the food was good, and I’d return to support a locally owned business—but customer service could definitely be improved.”

“Amazing food and service!”

“I first went to Al's from a recommendation. It's in a somewhat out of the way location and I had to love the old Chevy sedan delivery parked out front. To make a long story short, I have been back there at least seven times! Everything on the menu is excellent. The service is great too. It's the kind of place where they remember what you like so you always feel welcomed and appreciated. Oh yeah - they are open every day of the year. If you are in the Cornelius area, go here and you'll be happy you did.”

“Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is absolutely worth the visit! The ice cream is incredibly rich, creamy, and made with high-quality ingredients. There are so many flavors to choose from, including seasonal favorites, and the waffle cones are always fresh and delicious.

The staff is friendly, patient, and happy to offer samples if you’re having a hard time deciding. The portions are generous, the service is quick, and the outdoor atmosphere makes it a fun place to enjoy a treat with family and friends.”

“Love the Waterbean coffee shops— best things on the menu are the paradise latte and golden pear latte. Any latte is decent but the matcha is not good, barely tastes like anything. Great place to work during the day.”

“Went there on May 5th for Cinco de Mayo for dinner! We loved it!! Yes it was busy but that's what made the experience great! Shout out to all the employees! You all were working so hard to accommodate everyone. Birria tacos & frozen margaritas were fantastic!!”

“Love their ice cream! The Snow Monster is my favorite!”

“What an awesome addition to Old Town Cornelius! This is a hidden gem! The variety of cuisines is amazing and it’s located in such a fun spot! 🎊🤌🏼”

“Stopped in this morning to pick up ham for Christmas. Line was to the door. Made my purchase and was out in 15 minutes with a “thank you and Merry Christmas”! Awesome service!!”

“The Atmosphere is a Beautiful Experience with Delicious Pastries made with Love and Family greets You with a huge smile Everytime. 🦋”

“Great time ! Awesome Staff! Great atmosphere! A MUST go!”

“Best time on the lake! If you find my wedding ring ring on heron island hit me up for a reward. Lost it diving for a football in an intense game of catch from the upper deck of a yacht that was way too big for the lake :})”

“I was there today around 4:00 and a customer refused to put her mask on. She was given a mask because she didn’t wear one in. Then she refused to put it on after one customer and three employees asked her to do so. I’m unsure how it played out after I left but consider not taking the order of a person not wearing a mask if your policy is you must wear a mask to enter your store”

“awesome people awesome environment daniel is the best!”

“I’m originally from NYC so I know a good Chinese restaurant and this is the best so far since I’ve moved here. They don’t call it NY for nothing. The only thing I think they should do different is have the sauces to pour on the food like hot sauce and ketchup instead of using the packets.”

“We LOVE our Crafty Burg'r here in Antiquity. ❤️ The staff is hands-down our favorite in town, food is delicious and comes out super-fast, and the drink selection is on-point 👌 Nice atmosphere with an outdoor patio option, fun & upbeat music and always familiar friendly faces. A must-visit (often!) here in Old Town. Highly recommend!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Love the entire staff at Jimmy Johns lake Norman. Their sandwiches are huge and so are their hearts. Freaky fast and freaky compassionate! Thank you Angelo (GM), Logan (LA), Caroline, Spencer, and the whole team. You guys have restored my faith in humanity with your willingness to help our homeless neighbors right behind your store. 💕”

“Very nice staff here. Super nice & fast. We go for lunch. (Pizzas are pre-made & heated in the ovens)
Lunch specials are great.
Many food selections!
Outdoor area available.
New York themed & origins.”

“Best French onion soup I have ever had. Quiche is amazing. Can’t wait to come back.”

“If you haven’t tried Ed’s Tavern for brunch, you’re missing out!! The shrimp & grits - amazing! The service was outstanding (thank you, Brittany! ) & the management staff (Russell) TOP NOTCH! We will definitely be back & will be asking for Brittany! So attentive & personable!”

“very yummy bathrooms could use a good clean chicken is always tasty”

“DELICIOUS! We always see this food truck and decided to give it a go today. Glad we did! Excellent dinner. Quick and service and excellent food. Can’t wait to try more items from their menu. The gentleman who took our order was also super friendly. Highly recommend.”

“If I could, I’d give them a 4.5. Good food and decent atmosphere. Service was good, but not exceptional. Liked the Rangoon as an appetizer. We both enjoyed our entrees, #45 Pad Krapraw and #61 Kang Masaman Curry. Bit of a drive for us, but we’ll come back.”

“Amazing Pizza, Great Owner”

“Met Super Drew in the drive through line and he made my whole day. Wonderful experience that I will always remember because of his exemplary customer service :) Goodness we need more people like him in the world”

“Had a couple of issues with To-Go orders. I'm talking every other order, so I felt I had to update my review.

Food is always great when we eat in! And I appreciate the staff fixing the issues when they happen.”

“I just started working at Jersey Mike's as a part time job to help make ends meet. Labor Day weekend was my 2nd shift working, and being that I am new I was put on the register to check everyone out. People on the other side of the counter need to realize this place is really clean, and all of the employees especially management are super people. Saturday was insane though!!! The entire dining room was packed with atleast 50 ppl. Elon college students came in off a bus, Door Dashers were lined up against the wall, and walk ins kept walking in. We also had back to back orders coming in online, people calling in $300 orders as well. We actually ran out of bread! Thats how the night ended. You quite literally couldn't fit one more person in the dining area during the lunch rush. The DoorDashers were in a hurry, the college students were loud, it was insane, people were fuming mad because they ordered their food 30 mins ago and it still wasnt ready. People could see how crazy it was but yet they still expressed their anger towards us. People don't realize how nasty and rude people can be. We are making minimum wage! Its mind blowing to me how anyone could've gotten so bent out of shape over a sandwich that day. Seriously...chill out. Like I said...the staff are all great people who don't deserve the negative feedback and this location is extremely clean. I have never seen so many sandwiches made in such a short period. 😳 WAY TO GO JM Cornelius!”

“Great Pizza, Great Service!!!❤”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Local Gem in Cornelius! If you’re looking for authentic, mouth-watering pizza, pasta and wings in Cornelius, Prosciutto’s Pizzeria is the absolute gold standard. I’ve been here many times, and they never miss a beat. It's no wonder Prosciutto's is one of the longest standing Italian restaurants in the Lake Norman region. The Food - The crust is the perfect balance of crispy and chewy, and you can tell they use high-quality, fresh ingredients. Whether you’re grabbing a classic pepperoni or one of their specialty pies, the flavors are always spot on. Don’t sleep on their appetizers either—the chicken wings are available in a bazillion (Okay, I'm exaggerating) varieties are touted by the locals to be the best at the lake! The garlic and parm wings is my personal favorite. The Service - What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like family. The servers are incredibly attentive, friendly, and fast, even when the dining room is packed. It’s rare to find a spot where the energy is just as good as the food, but the team here nails it every time. Bottom line: Great vibes, even better pizza, and a staff that truly cares. If you haven’t been yet, you’re doing your taste buds a disservice!”

“It’s a great neighborhood spot. Check out the karaoke at 9pm”

“I love this place, I come here all the time and also get takeout, usually sushi. The staff are friendly and the sushi is consistent and good quality. One of my favorite places!”

“This is the best starbucks ever! all the sweetest people including mrs Evetta karen giselle! Best regards for the customers!This wonderful ladies working hard during this pandemic! Bringing joy to so many people ! You feel good after getting your coffee! thank you ?”