50 Best American Restaurants in Mooresville

“SO GOOD. Pineapple paloma was a delicious in cocktail to start the night. I wanted one of everything on the menu but we shared burrata, deviled eggs, pork belly buns and Brussels. holy cow everything was AMAZING. service was fantastic. Jovian was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly but not overbearing. we will definitely be back!“

“Great experience with live performance and excellent staff“

“Our waitress Rachel was so friendly and genuine in her conversation. We didn't feel like just another table to be served. There was a teen birthday party near us and the place was hopping on a beautiful day in the 70's so it was pretty loud. Padded buffers inside the booths would likely help with this. They were out of the first2 things we tried to order so that was disappointing. We were seated at 1:15 so you might want to get there earlier for access to full menu. It's good to know if you have someone with mobility challenges: there were 2 handicap spaces fairly close to the front but all others were abit away. There is no way to drop off an elderly person fairly close to the door. Options are either quite a few stairs OR a long ramp. If there are other options, I didn't see it. The food was fresh and delicious and the menu was creative and thoughtful as compared to other places in the area. We were celebrating a birthday and received a thoughtful card but no discount or free dessert as with other places. Brunch specials change each week and they all sounded good.“

“Incredible! So many gluten free options, marked clearly on the menu. And FANTASTIC gluten free key lime pie! The owner, Nelson, made sure we knew how much they cared about making an affordable and safe GF dining experience. Loved the ambience and the food; the burger was one of the best I've ever had and the gf bun was soooo fluffy! They give you a FREE cookie at the end and the gf cookie was actually soft and not crumbly. I cried a little I was so excited. I will be back!“

“This was our first visit. Staff were very friendly, service was efficient, and food was hot and fresh! We will definitely go back again.“

“A solid four and a half stars.

The wait was reasonable. The food had good flavor, though my green beans were cold and steak was luke warm (the reason for not a five-star experience). The service was also good.

Full disclosure, the water tasted awful!! Order a beer, cocktail, iced tea or something, anything.“

“Friendly staff and great food!“

“Food was delicious and the service was amazing! Our waitress did a wonderful job and the food came very quickly. The staff was also very helpful full when we had issues with our boat. Thank you very much for all your help.“

“We had the opportunity to celebrate my brother’s birthday at Flock. The team at Flock. is top notch. The service, the food, the atmosphere was all wonderful. We had a variety of food and everything was terrific. I cannot recommend this enough!“

“Upon arrival, I realized I had accidentally ordered from a different location. The employees here were extremely kind and helpful and took care of my order with no extra charge. The food was excellent as well. I highly recommend this location!“

“Great food and atmosphere with friendly staff! Highly recommend!“

“My server Monique was awesome . She knew the menu inside and out and had a great attitude. My service was efficient , fast , attentive and fun . You need to clone her.“

“Nothing negative to say. The cocktails, appetizer and entrees were SPOT ON, The food and service was 5 stars. Diego was the most profession and comical server. We only live 2 miles away and have found a diamond in the rough. We will definitely make this spot our regular date night!!“

“Wow! My hunt for the best Smash Burger in North Carolina has ended. Monday night is half price smash burgers , the freedom burger is my favorite, and they donate $1for each burger sold to the Freedom Fund which helps veterans tremendously ! This scratch kitchen sports tavern is fantastic. 48 giant televisions and a giant HD projector makes this an ideal place to watch your favorite sporting event! Especially the Super Bowl! They are giving away prizes each quarter of the game and a lucky guest will win free wings for a year, and wow the wings are phenomenal. The service is consistently excellent, and they have food and drink specials , and an excellent draft beer selection. What an amazing dining destination!

Vegetarian options: They can customize anything to meet your dietary needs , just be clear about what you need.

Dietary restrictions: This place excels at meeting the needs of the guest . Just be clear about what your specific needs are, and you will have an amazing dining experience

Parking: Lots of parking , clean and beautiful area.

Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly , the kids meals area great price and come with lots of food and a fresh baked cookie. Definitely one of the best restaurants for feeding kids. Excellent quality ingredients .

Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheelchair accessible, easy n comfortable place.“

“Such a great place . Food was excellent and fresh . Beer is really cold . Best wings in WNC“

“Always a stop on our trips to Lake Norman. Great food as always. Already can’t wait for our next trip back to Mooresville.“

“Great place to hear some live music. Great staff, Food & Drinks.. Come check it out sometime soon..“

“I love my neighborhood Culver's in Mooresville (it's the closest to where I live). This restaurant has one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever eaten! Culver's is counter services but a step up from other chain fast food. This location is clean, with good service and excellent food. Kudos to the manager.“

“Zander’s Bistro is hands down our go-to spot for their incredible breakfast sandwiches. They’re the only place we’ve found that makes them like back home in New York. The bread is spot-on, the bacon is crispy, the eggs are cooked perfectly, and the cheese just melts right in. It’s the real deal, no shortcuts. If you’ve been searching for that authentic NY-style breakfast sandwich,look no further. Zander’s nails it every time. Friendly staff, great vibes, and food that hits the spot. Highly recommend!“

“Awesome venue for live music and great staff and management!“

“from pennsylvania food is awesome coleslaw 2nd best next to mom stopped twice you will see me again next year“

“Great Food and awesome people!“

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“Closest thing to a real diner you’ll find around here.”

Mama Katie’s is hands down one of the best breakfast spots I’ve been to in a long time. It has that perfect blend of homestyle cooking and diner-style comfort that’s hard to find in the Cornelius area. We actually drove out here because there just aren’t any true diners nearby, and it was absolutely worth it.

I ordered the Backwoods Benedict — a biscuit with sausage, poached egg, and country gravy on top (you get two of them) — and it was amazing. I also got hash browns with onions and cheese added, and they were cooked perfectly. The French toast was delicious, my girlfriend’s omelet was great, and everything tasted fresh and hearty. The bacon was probably the weakest part of the meal (about a 6.5/10), but it was still decent. Everything else was easily an 8–9/10.

The portions are generous — one of those meals where you clean your plate and then want to go home and nap. The service was friendly and attentive, about an 8/10, and the overall experience was easily a solid 9/10. Prices were very reasonable for the amount of food we got.

The outside doesn’t look like much (it’s in what looks like an office-style building), so don’t let that fool you. Once you’re inside, the food and atmosphere definitely give you that family-style, diner feel.

If you’re looking for hearty, delicious breakfast food that feels like home, Mama Katie’s is the place. We’ll definitely be coming back, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants that diner-style comfort without having to drive too far.“

“First time visitor today. The Staff were most helpful. Ordered three subs to go. Excellent quality ingredients - Boars Head provisions - and great rolls. We’ll be back!“

“10 out of 10 really recommend“

“This is the second year we hosted our neighborhood holiday party at Shoals Grill. They have updated the private party room which was a nice surprise. We had a group of 50 people and the service and food was great. Andrew, the event manager, and our bartender were very accommodating and responsive to our needs. We look forward to hosting our party again there in 2025.“

“They have good food that is reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and nice.“

“Love this bar! It's been my home bar for years!! Bar staff is amazing so is the new owner!! Will always love Katie's personality, Farrahs speed, Lexi's lemon drops, Courtney attentiveness, Angela's jokes. Will always come here and will always support local.“

“great cheeesesteak and super friendly staff!“

“I love Buckos fish Friday. So today I had my fish sandwich turned into a wrap to lose some bread. Light lettuce and light tartar. It was the bomb!! Lettuce added a little extra crunch and Buckos tangy tartar set it off in that wrap. It was a big flounder burrito. Will be my go to when I want fish now !!! Thank you guys for always making food hot, fresh and amazingly tasty!!“

“Food was decent, eggs overcooked on an omelet otherwise was good. The wait was minimal but got busy close to 10:30am with others waiting for tables to open. The atmosphere was nice but was very loud with no sound dampening, we couldn't hear each other talking and asked each to repeat what one said. Price was fair for quality and quantity. Would I return? Maybe as long as it wasn't on a busy morning and definitely would get something that's not egg related. Service she would check on us when possible due to low staffing for how busy they were. We waited for about 5 to 10 mins to get our check to leave because we kept trying to find her to make eye contact with.“

“We recently had Mi Amichi cater a dinner for our daughter's wedding - cannot tell you how many guests raved about the food and the service on site! The meal was fantastic and the portions very generous. Genuine Italian, nothing commercial. Working with them to arrange the catering was a breeze. Can't say enough about this place. Rare to get tis kind of quality nowadays. To Nick and the staff at Mi Amichi - THANK YOU!“

“I came with my 3 sons for his birthday our server was Named Sylvia and she was Amazing 🤩 from the time we sat down she was so attentive and made us all feel so much love.She was such a sweetheart and we all felt at home.If you ever go please ask for Sylvia you won’t be disappointed“

“Great place to grab a bite and to fuel up your boat. Bought fuel all week from them with great fuel dock attendants. The food and wait staff were great too. Yet another place to frequent on our next trip to Lake Norman.“

“Came here as a first timer. Gm Kellen and bar manager Sam were so down to earth and made the entire experience! however I then got the food, I got a burger, pretzel rods and even ordered a pizza to go. I think it’s the best burger hands down I’ve ever had, pizza was perfect size and full of flavor. Great atmosphere, and has turned my normal lunch spot on its head because they’ll see me here way more often!!“

“It’s a yes for me! True convenience for anyone on-the-go and needs healthy food choices.“

“Great food. Good, friendly people. Great service“

“I have been here before but it has been quite a while but this was the first time bringing my mom. Very fun decor (nascar and football themed) We sat inside the bus located inside the restaurant which had little mini TV’s playing kids movies. Very fun. I ordered the BBQ plate which included 2 sides (Mac-n-cheese & baked beans) not your typical Mac-n-cheese - like curly pasta noodles and white cheddar cheese. Baked beans with yummy with onions & bits of bbq in them. The flavor of the BBQ sauce is good. I’m not a vinegar based girl so it was nice to have another option to dip my BBQ in. Husband said the ribs were seasoned well & not dry. Waitress was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!“

“This place was nothing short but AMAZING. We were serviced by the bartender. She gave us all the info on the lunch specials. I enjoyed everything I ordered and I found my favorite craft beer!!! 5 stars!!!“

“Great place for breakfast or lunch! Great food and exceptional service“

“First time there and we had the gyro, pork souvlaki and baklava. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“Fabulous food and service. 1st time there. we will be back. expecting regular bar food but there's has a special twist. check out the menu.“

“Healthy food that actually tastes good! Variety of options that everyone in the family can enjoy! Highly recommend!“

“Tough one here. Overall experience and feeling when leaving was great but the way it got there wasn’t ideal. We ordered two ribeye steaks and one was grey and the other extremely undercooked. BUT the waitress had her team lead come over and he handled it better than any restaurant manager I’ve ever had to speak to. Completely apologetic and very personable and he had the chef get some new steaks and he brought them out very quickly. He stood and made sure they were cooked correctly and To our surprise he even comped the steak. Truly a professional and very good with people. We were not expecting any discount whatsoever and so that was a happy surprise that will bring us back again.“

“Great place delicious food fast and fresh food Great service delicious coffee“

“We've dined at Longhorn Steakhouse in Mooresville, NC about a dozen or so times and we almost always very satisfied with our meals which is why always we come back. My wife and I dined here this evening and experienced what we felt was a very elevated level of service compared to our previous dining experiences at this location that prompts this review.

Tonight was extremely busy given that it is a Saturday and it is somewhat understandable and almost expected for most servers to not be as attentive. Not the case at all with Ayana tonight who stepped up for us big time. I would add that she even covered for a busy kitchen who was slow with our appetizer by bringing our salads sooner than expected. Ayana's attention to us overshadowed what could have set the tone for a poor dining experience. I would equate it in football terms like a teammate fumbling the ball and your star wide receiver recovering it and running it in for a touchdown.

To servers out there...little things count when it comes to dining satisfaction, and with everything being so expensive everywhere, consider that patrons may choose to go elsewhere next time. Does the customer have everything they need? Are their glasses empty? Are they satisfied with their meal?

Being in the service industry ourselves, customer service is super important to us. It is every bit as important as the meal itself! It is really refreshing and reinforces to us as frequent restaurant patrons that there are still servers who take pride in what they do and want to serve you well.

To restaurant patrons....step up with a nice tip when you receive it and ask for that server again on your next visit. They will likely repeat the exceptional service. When you visit Longhorn Steakhouse in Mooresville, please ask for Ayana and let her know you read about her in this review. We'll certainly be asking for her again.

Note to management: Please ditch the awful bread you currently serve and bring in sourdough. It'll be just one more reason people will want to dine at Longhorn Steakhouse other than just great steak.“

“Passing through town on a bar hop from Chicago going to Fort Lauderdale, Florida googled biker bar with good food near me going down HWY 77 and iron thunder was the first one to pop up. Pulled in there had a couple drinks &chicken Philly. This place is definitely cool. I could see it’s a happening place when they’re doing something. Bar-mid was notch. Food was delicious. Beer was cold. Everything you need . Cheers!“

“Awesome food, great people“

“I had the ribs in a sweet bbq sauce with the standard sides they offer. I say standard because the sides were average and comparable to any steakhouse or walk in restaurant. The ribs were worth the price and the blackberry lemonade was very good. Both the alcoholic and non alcoholic versions of the drink. Won't eat here all the time but in was worth the drop in visit.“

“I went to the buffet for military appreciation night and everything was perfect. Thank you very much. The only thing wrong was that I saw two of my relatives in there taking advantage of the free meal. They had never been in the military. It makes me sick to see lowlife scum of the earth dishonor vets like that. Please start making people show their credentials before serving them.“