We had a great experience! Staff were very personable and food was delicious. Our server Max was excellent and you can’t beat the view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MHB
Great views, location and staff. The food and menu need work. After a couple of visits we determined it will be a drink only destination in the future, at this time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Laura Penman
This is a review of one item. This rest of the items and mixed drinks were good. Do not go here for oysters… no flavor and a very poor presentation. The service was okay but not exceptional. Back to the oysters… a restaurant should always have soda for crackers and horseradish on hand. Also… if not… then the oysters should be flavorful. Smaller appetizer forks add something as well. This place does have an incredible view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Shirley Rijkse
Beautiful view over the lake. Food was excellent and staff was very friendly, sometimes slow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cyndy Etler // The Teen Life Coach
Nice chill vibe. Delicious food & drinks. Cool bartender. Great people watching with the Sunday night characters at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Ellis
Amazing experience! Can't beat the view of Lake Norman on the covered patio! Service a bit slow, but very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kyle Hoppman
I wouldn’t come here again. We just left and there was multiple issues. Issue one, we ordered alcoholic drinks and it took over 40 minutes to get them. Everyone got their food before the drinks. We were never told if there was issues with any of the equipment, just told a couple times “sorry they are working on your drinks now”. There was then multiple issues with the food. Someone wanted a shrimp meal and they brought out chicken. The chicken wings were hairy, which was longer than a two day old beard on a man. Several people requested more dressing for their food. This took over 10 minutes and everyone was already done eating by the time we got the dressing. Wouldn’t go there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lauren McDonald
We love hello sailor! The restaurant and bar are so cute and cozy, such a cool atmosphere for a waterfront restaurant. We love the food and the drinks are always sublime. The oysters were fresh and phenomenal. The puri puri wrap is always delish, and the pickles are a must get!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly Gladstone
Our review is based on a private event experience at Hello Sailor
We chose to host a welcome party for our wedding since we had about 50+ people traveling for our wedding and had never been to Lake Norman. Initially we had a wonderful experience booking. A few months out they did have some turnover which led to a few communication issues but Tammy the manager quickly resolved them and Elaise the events manager was relayed the correct information. When the day finally arrived, they did a FABULOUS JOB! They made menus, did a great job with the tables and decor. The food was amazing and perfect!!! I am so happy we chose to book with them and will recommend them for others wanting a similar experience. Their customer service and commitment to improving really won me over and made the event better than planned. We are so grateful - this was so perfect and we appreciate them dealing with our guests - they loved the party so much they didn’t want it to end and we had to keep reminding people to leave 🤣 100/10 for private events
The service though. Food and drinks take forever, and the servers just never come back to check on you. Almost always you have a full drink left after the food has been completely eaten since they take so long. At this point, the food is so good it’s worth going and dealing with. After experiencing this several times it seems to be how they operate. Not sure the luster of the food and view will carry this place forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Andrea Westdorp
Great food. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mina Milos (Creating Reality)
Love this place! Awesome atmosphere, awesome food and awesome service! Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Reader
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hello Sailor is hands down the BEST restaurant on Lake Norman! We’ve been to all of them, and nothing comes close. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a super cool 70’s-inspired vibe—retro, fun, and laid-back in the best way. It’s stylish without trying too hard, making it the perfect spot for a lake day meal or a night out with friends.
The food is consistently fresh and delicious, with creative dishes that keep us coming back again and again. No surprise there, since the owners also run Kindred, the award-winning favorite in Davidson.
And seriously—ignore the reviews from people stuck in the past who can’t stop talking about the old Ruddy Duck or whatever it was called. Hello Sailor is its own thing, and it’s fantastic. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail by the water or enjoying a full dinner, this is the place to be on Lake Norman!
The best place to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience! Staff were very personable and food was delicious. Our server Max was excellent and you can’t beat the view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great views, location and staff. The food and menu need work. After a couple of visits we determined it will be a drink only destination in the future, at this time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
This is a review of one item. This rest of the items and mixed drinks were good. Do not go here for oysters… no flavor and a very poor presentation. The service was okay but not exceptional.
Back to the oysters… a restaurant should always have soda for crackers and horseradish on hand. Also… if not… then the oysters should be flavorful. Smaller appetizer forks add something as well.
This place does have an incredible view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Beautiful view over the lake. Food was excellent and staff was very friendly, sometimes slow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice chill vibe. Delicious food & drinks. Cool bartender. Great people watching with the Sunday night characters at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! Can't beat the view of Lake Norman on the covered patio! Service a bit slow, but very friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I wouldn’t come here again. We just left and there was multiple issues. Issue one, we ordered alcoholic drinks and it took over 40 minutes to get them. Everyone got their food before the drinks. We were never told if there was issues with any of the equipment, just told a couple times “sorry they are working on your drinks now”. There was then multiple issues with the food. Someone wanted a shrimp meal and they brought out chicken. The chicken wings were hairy, which was longer than a two day old beard on a man. Several people requested more dressing for their food. This took over 10 minutes and everyone was already done eating by the time we got the dressing. Wouldn’t go there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
We love hello sailor! The restaurant and bar are so cute and cozy, such a cool atmosphere for a waterfront restaurant. We love the food and the drinks are always sublime. The oysters were fresh and phenomenal. The puri puri wrap is always delish, and the pickles are a must get!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our review is based on a private event experience at Hello Sailor
We chose to host a welcome party for our wedding since we had about 50+ people traveling for our wedding and had never been to Lake Norman. Initially we had a wonderful experience booking. A few months out they did have some turnover which led to a few communication issues but Tammy the manager quickly resolved them and Elaise the events manager was relayed the correct information. When the day finally arrived, they did a FABULOUS JOB! They made menus, did a great job with the tables and decor. The food was amazing and perfect!!! I am so happy we chose to book with them and will recommend them for others wanting a similar experience. Their customer service and commitment to improving really won me over and made the event better than planned. We are so grateful - this was so perfect and we appreciate them dealing with our guests - they loved the party so much they didn’t want it to end and we had to keep reminding people to leave 🤣 100/10 for private events
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Kiara was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food, drinks and atmosphere 10/10 no notes.
The service though. Food and drinks take forever, and the servers just never come back to check on you. Almost always you have a full drink left after the food has been completely eaten since they take so long. At this point, the food is so good it’s worth going and dealing with. After experiencing this several times it seems to be how they operate. Not sure the luster of the food and view will carry this place forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great food. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! Awesome atmosphere, awesome food and awesome service! Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hello Sailor is hands down the BEST restaurant on Lake Norman! We’ve been to all of them, and nothing comes close. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a super cool 70’s-inspired vibe—retro, fun, and laid-back in the best way. It’s stylish without trying too hard, making it the perfect spot for a lake day meal or a night out with friends.
The food is consistently fresh and delicious, with creative dishes that keep us coming back again and again. No surprise there, since the owners also run Kindred, the award-winning favorite in Davidson.
And seriously—ignore the reviews from people stuck in the past who can’t stop talking about the old Ruddy Duck or whatever it was called. Hello Sailor is its own thing, and it’s fantastic. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail by the water or enjoying a full dinner, this is the place to be on Lake Norman!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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