A complete list of restaurants with Boat Access on Lake Norman: When visiting these lakeside dining establishments, it’s advisable to call ahead during the off-season to confirm their operating hours. Additionally, take care when docking, as some docks may require extra attention. Utilize fenders and ensure your boat is securely anchored to prevent any potential damage.
The Landing
Indoor, patio and beach front dining.
Boat Capacity 4ish?
4491 Slanting Bridge Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
828-478-5944
2023 hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 4PM – 9PM
- Thursday 4PM – 9PM
- Friday 4PM – 9PM
- Saturday 12PM – 9PM
- Sunday 12PM – 9PM
Blue Parrott
- Just north of 150 bridge.
- Boat capacity 10ish
- 169 Pinnacle Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117
- 704-663-1203
- 2023 Hours
- Every day 11AM – 8PM or later
Apps and Taps
- Just north of 150 bridge. Burgers, beer and live music.
- Boat capacity 12ish
- 155 Pinnacle Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117
- 704-677-7648
- 2023 hours
- Monday 11AM – 10PM
- Tuesday 11AM – 10PM
- Wednesday 11AM – 10PM
- Thursday 11AM – 10PM
- Friday 11AM – 12AM
- Saturday 11AM – 12AM
- Sunday 11AM – 12AM
Toucan’s
Lakefront
- Just north of 150 bridge. “Seafood, Beverage Ice & Rock, Sandwiches, Tacos, Meat & more.”
- Boat Capacity 12ish
- 167 Pinnacle Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117
- 704-360-2001
- 2023 hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 11:30AM – 8:30PM
- Wednesday 11AM – 8:30PM
- Thursday 11AM – 8:30PM
- Friday 11AM – 9:30PM
- Saturday 11AM – 9:30PM
- Sunday 11AM – 8:30PM
NOTE: These 3 previous restaurant’s docks are on the main channel where wave action can be high.
Waterside Bar and Grill
- The furthest up the lake, a small, but a scenic boat ride there!
- Boat capacity 13 (recently renovated)
- 7774 Hudson Chapel Rd Catawba, NC 28609
- 828-229-7790
- 2023 hours(subject to change)
- Monday 11AM – 10PM
- Tuesday 11AM – 10PM
- Wednesday 11AM – 12AM
- Thursday 11AM – 12AM
- Friday 11AM – 12AM
- Saturday 11AM – 12AM
- Sunday 11AM – 9PM
Navigating to the Restaurant from Buffalo Shoals Bridge: Upon reaching the Buffalo Shoals Bridge, it’s crucial to rely on both your nautical chart and depth finder for a safe passage. Keep in mind that the water depth can vary between 3 to 9 feet depending on the lake level. To reach your destination, gently idle northwest toward the second or third span from the western shoreline. Look out for two buoys or posts situated on the northern side of the bridge. Maintain a distance of approximately 5 feet to the left (west) of these markers as you continue your idling course toward the restaurant’s dock. It’s worth noting that while charts may indicate two marina piers flanking the restaurant, they are no longer present.
North Harbor
Club
- The lake’s “upper scale” restaurant.
- Boat capacity 15ish
- 100 N Harbor Pl, Davidson, NC 28036
- 704-896-5559
- If you haven’t mastered pivot turns and docking, you might not want to try this one!
- 2023 hours (may close earlier if slow)
- Monday 11AM-4, 5-9PM
- Tuesday 11AM-4, 5-9PM
- Wednesday 11AM-4, 5-9PM
- Thursday 11AM – 9PM
- Friday 11AM – 9:30PM
- Saturday 11AM – 9:30PM
- Sunday 11AM – 9PM
The Cabin
- “Lake Norman’s only waterfront PUB”
- Boat capacity 15ish (shares with North Harbor Club)
- Not a full restaurant; drinks and charcuterie boards
- 400 North Harbor Pl., Davidson, NC 28036
- 980-483-1529
- 2023 hours (may close earlier if slow)
- Sunday -Thursday 5P to 10ish
- Fridays 12P to 11ish
- Saturdays 12P to 11ish
If you haven’t mastered pivot turns and docking, you might not want to try this one!
Hello Sailor
- The lake’s nationally renown and most unique restaurant.
- Boat capacity 18ish
- 20210 Henderson Rd. Cornelius, NC 28031
- 704-997-5365
- 2023 hours
- Monday 11PM – 9PM
- Tuesday 11PM – 9PM
- Wednesday 11PM – 9PM
- Thursday 11PM – 9PM
- Friday 11PM – 9PM
- Saturday 11PM – 9PM
- Sunday 11PM – 9PM
- The slips on the north side are easy straight approaches. The slips on the south side provide good pivot turn challenges!
Port City Club
- Boat capacity 18ish
- 18995 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
- 704-765-1565
- Fall/winter 2022-23 hours
- Monday 4PM – 10PM
- Tuesday 4PM – 10PM
- Wednesday 4PM – 10PM
- Thursday 4PM – 10PM
- Friday 11:30AM – 10PM
- Saturday 11:30AM – 10PM
- Sunday 11:30AM – 9PM
Two other waterfront restaurants without dock space and with low bridge clearance, east of Williamson Road bridge. Boat Capacity: 5ish on the beach
Eddie’s
643 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-2090
Havana 33
637 Williamson Rd., Suite 100 Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-0875