Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Lake Norman

We really enjoyed everything we ordered. We did start w the whipped ricotta which was a nice opener along with the plentiful fresh grilled bread pieces served along side it. We then shared the tuna a la plancha, the hanger steak and we each had one of the mussels which was really amazing. We finished with a shared half chicken tagine which was served with a large helping of couscous( which was not our favorite but none of us are huge couscous fans) and an order of roasted carrots. We were too full to order dessert. The service was wonderful. Attentive without being intrusive and a good pace to the courses. We would definitely all go back again!

Great food. Wonderful service. Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

Wow. This was the best dinner I’ve had out in a LONG time and that’s saying a lot because we go out to nice restaurants weekly. First off, we had THE best waiter named Gill! Ask for him!! He was super friendly, provided amazing service and was so knowledgeable about pretty much everything. He was such a delight! Now for the food and drinks…oh my. Drinks were delicious (manhattan, smoked old fashioned and their special whisky sour)! My favorite was the smoked old fashioned! Ceasar salad was super fresh and their dressing was excellent. For sides we had the brussel sprouts and Prime potatoes. The brussel sprouts were UNREAL. Crispy but soft in the middle with a sweet glaze…addicting!! The potatoes had melted cheese, bacon and sour cream. They would pair well with any dish! Very nice alternative to mashed potatoes or fries. The star of the show was the steak. Good lord. I got the 14oz ribeye. I almost cried multiple times. It was cooked to perfection (rare) and the FAT! The fat was SO melt in your mouth…it was nuts. Like caviar that burst with buttery deliciousness. I know I sound dramatic but it’s the truth. My husband got the filet and said it was amazing but he kept stealing mine as well. We ended the night with chocolate cake and espresso. It always means a lot to me when restaurants serves good espresso! Please please do yourself a favor and give them a try!!

I took my wife out to celebrate our one-month wedding anniversary, and the experience was fantastic. The server and management went above and beyond, providing exceptional service throughout the evening and making our celebration feel even more special. The food was incredible, as always. Melting Pot is one of my wife’s favorite spots, so we’ve visited many locations across different states during our travels, but I can honestly say this location stands out with the best service and food we’ve had, hands down.

The staff took the time to make my birthday very special. This will forever be my favorite place, cannot wait to visit in the summer