The hype is right for 131 Main. We dined at 131 last night. It was packed-so make sure you make a reservation. We were promptly greeted by the hostess and sat at the start of our reservation time! Service was great-I don't get to say that all the time, but the servers were attentive and responsive. We had the cornbread and the double dipper -I recommend both. I can't wait to return to 131 Main. The foodwas awesome, great service! We had a great date and a lovely evening You will enjoy this place with you honey! read more

This visit, I ordered the filet mignon with a side of demi-glace, and it was the perfect pairing with the steak and potatoes. The filet had a fantastic crust and was cooked well. I personally would have liked it to be a little more red inside, but it was still tender and flavorful. I highly recommend adding the demi-glace! I also ordered the off-the-menu Garden Lemon Drop, and it's an absolute must-have for me every visit. It's refreshing, delicious, and one of my favorite cocktails anywhere. My mom ordered the salmon, and she said it was fresh, light, and very filling. 131 continues to be my go-to steakhouse. The food is consistently delicious, the drinks are excellent, and it's a place I always recommend for a great steak dinner. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Filet mignon w/ mash potatoes and Demi glaze - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Recommended by friends so we went with another couple. Absolutely wonderful restaurant. The staff was extremely efficient and friendly. As for the food... absolutely delicious and worth the Price. The Ambience was also a big reason we went. Very enjoyable. We will definitely go again. read more

131 has been our special occasion restaurant so we went for our 3rd time , this time for our 52nd anniversary. As normal, we were seated promptly with our 6:00 reservation. We were seated closer to the front and it seemed to be noiser than previous trips. Soft lighting and comfortable booth seats. Drink and appetizer orders were taken and quickly delivered. I told the server we were celebrating and she asked how many years. I told her 52 and she congratulated us. Waters to drink and a colossal shrimp cocktail for the appetizer. The shrimp only numbered 4 but huge, (5 bites each). I love the sauce plus the fresh horseradish that you can add for another kick. Entrees were 8 oz filet, mashed red potatoes and a main salad, the other order was a Caesar salad, full rack of baby back ribs and shoestring fries. Entrees were timed just right at the end of the salads. The ribs on the small end had a heavy char or burnt taste. They were tender but not much seasoning. Fries could have been more crispy. The filet was ordered medium rare but came more medium, and a massive amount of mashed potatoes. The steak needed more seasoning but was tender considering it was cooked too long. We ate all we wanted and had the rest packed up to take home. In the past, we were offered a dessert to help celebrate our occasion but this time nothing was offered. This trip was very disappointing compared to our previous visits there. Next year's anniversary will be a different restaurant. read more

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By far the BEST restaurant in town. Consistently quality food and great service. No other restaurant can compete! read more

For a special event or a romantic dinner, 131 Main is a great option. Even though people do go here on a regular basis. It's pricey BUT you get what you pay for here. A very well trained staff. White glove service (minus the white gloves). Every dish executed exquisitely!!! And the taste...every morsel is delicious!!! A reservation is definitely recommended and they can seat any size group with said reservation. They also have patio seating. Highly recommend 131!!! read more

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131 Main in Lake Norman strikes the perfect balance between upscale and inviting. The atmosphere is polished yet comfortable, and the menu delivers consistently well-executed American classics with a refined touch, especially the wood-fired dishes. Service is attentive without being overbearing, making the entire experience feel seamless. It's a go-to spot whether you're celebrating or just want a reliably elevated night out. read more

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Valentine's at 131 MAIN Restaurant - Where Love Meets Steak This Valentine's Day we found ourselves in beautiful Cornelius, North Carolina visiting friends, and when it came time to choose dinner, we went with the heavy hitter: 131 MAIN. Because when the reviews are strong and your wife deserves romance, you don't experiment... you execute. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was whispering, "Yes sir, this is the place." Warm lighting, elegant vibes, cozy but classy the kind of spot where you sit up a little straighter and pretend you don't normally eat dinner in sweatpants. Perfect atmosphere to celebrate love. Now let's talk about the food... We started with that legendary cornbread golden, fluffy, slightly sweet, and looking like it just came out of a Southern fairytale. I cut into it like I was performing surgery. Respectfully. The shrimp cocktail? Fresh, plump, perfectly chilled with that classic sauce that clears your sinuses and your soul at the same time. We also had that wedge salad loaded with bacon, blue cheese, and enough dressing to make you reconsider your gym membership but it was Valentine's Day, so calories respectfully mind their business. Then came the main event. Everybody at the table ordered steak. No warm-ups. No safe choices. Just straight carnivore confidence. I ordered the ribeye with this pineapple glaze situation that tasted like it had been blessed before hitting the grill. Sweet, savory, perfectly charred that steak didn't just melt in your mouth... it moved in and paid rent. The rest of the crew went with filet mignon paired with red potato mash and grilled asparagus. And let me tell you the silence at the table was holy. The only sound was knives cutting through perfection. Even the mashed potatoes deserved a standing ovation. Creamy, buttery, with just enough texture to remind you they came from actual potatoes and not a box. And then... dessert. Crème brûlée with that perfect crack on top the kind you tap with a spoon and feel accomplished. Plus a banana dessert drizzled in caramel and chocolate that should honestly require a warning label. We didn't share because we love each other. We shared because we had to. Now let's give flowers to our server John (Jonathan). A true gentleman. The man didn't just take orders he narrated ingredients like he personally raised the cow and churned the butter. By the time he finished describing the dishes, I was ready to order the entire menu out of respect. Overall? 131 MAIN delivered romance, flavor, service, and that "we are definitely coming back" energy. If you're anywhere near Cornelius and want to impress your significant other or just treat yourself like royalty this is the spot. Five stars. Full hearts. Full stomachs. And zero leftovers. read more

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Great food. Great service. Great drink menu. I dig the bar area over the dining room. Highly recco the grilled artichoke and the tuna appetizer. I also highly recommend all of their signature cocktails. read more

Love this place. Great restaurant great food and great service. Can't beat that. I got the crab cakes that were excellent. The ambience is great for lunch and dinner. Nice place for date night. read more

Looks like the last time I reviewed 131 Main was during Covid after they started curbside pick up. It was five stars then it was five stars before then and it's still five stars. They were one of the first non-chain really good restaurants to open after we had moved to the area and they have been on point with consistently great food and service since day one. Whether dining in or getting takeout like we did yesterday for lunch it's a real joy to experience 131. Will end with a bonus tip. Don't sleep on the hot dog during lunch! read more

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Great restaurant! The star of the night was our waiter Kristin J! She was amazing and deserves all the recognition. She was attentive, helpful, aware, friendly, and courteous. We started with the chili which was meaty, cheesy, and delicious. It was very hardy. The cast iron cornbread was delicious. You can taste the chiles and corn within the bread. It was reminded me of a Mexican corn bread. So good. The Cedar Plank Salmon with Wild Rice Salad was good. The salmon was amazing and perfectly moist and lightly cooked. The wild rice salad was okay. I don't think I would want it again, but my partner loved it. The cowboy salad was great! The chicken was perfectly grilled and seasoned and I loved the black beans, kale, pickled onions, and chipotle dressing. It was huge though so I took it home with me. The restaurant was packed but we did have a reservation so we were seated quickly. read more

Had a date night last at 131 Main. Sat at the bar. Had a great great time. Samantha, Allison and Mary took care of us. They were exceptional. Highly recommend. read more

Everything is always excellent! Food and service! Wish we could go there more often. Highly recommend going for your birthday, the deserts are amazing. read more

We had a lovely weeknight dinner at 131 Main. The food was great and our server was attentive. We will definitely be back! For drinks, we got a French 75 and an Old Fashioned. We ordered the corn bread with honey for an appetizer. It was delicious, crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. For dinner, I had the slow roasted chicken which was phenomenal - so tender and well seasoned. My husband got the prime rib sandwich which was good as well, but I ordered better ;) read more

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131 main has been on my list of restaurants to try for a while. When we arrived, it was very crowded and it bit more upscale than anticipated. The restaurant was loud but in a good way. Friends and family were having a great time. Our family of 4 came and we did have one child. They did not have a kids menu...the waiter had to list out the options which was weird. We ordered the shrimp and grits, pasta, and the filet. All dishes were pretty good. I do plan to come back on a date night...it was not a place i would bring my kid again for a side of fries read more

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Thank you Yelpsters, visited due to ratings and comments this week as I visited NC. What an amazing restaurant. Ample free parking. Enjoyed the lighting and interior. Prime Rib sandwich was outstanding. The mean was tender, lean, not too salty, juicy and piked high. Accompanied by a dipping bowl of au jus and a huge side of hot French fries, overall, 10/10 for flavor, temp and quality. One of the best Prime Rib sandwiches I've ever enjoyed. Service was attentive and friendly. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Menu March 2026 - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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We came for a lunch visit with my parents. There's plenty of parking pretty close to the door. The staff members were absolutely amazing from the moment we stepped in the door. We were immediately seated and provided menus. Our server explained the specials and answered our questions about the options. The ambiance is semi-upscale, I felt comfortable in business casual clothing. I went with the Salmon entree and a side of green beans. It was the perfect size for lunch and tasted great. I also tried my husband's Shrimp & Grits and I will definitely be ordering that next time. To wrap up our meal, I tried the Strawberry Shortcake with ice cream. The cake was warm and the strawberries were fresh. My parents tried the brownie & ice cream dessert and, of course, I had to try a bite. The brownie is topped with nuts as well as chocolate and caramel sauce. The scoop of vanilla ice cream was the perfect pair. You truly can't go wrong with either dessert. Like I mentioned, service was perfect throughout our visit. The dining room and bathrooms were very clean. And everything was simply delicious. I HIGHLY recommend 131 Main and can't wait to visit again. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Salmon & Green Beans - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Amazing tastes and delicious food with great service Smoked salmon is soooo! Great atmosphere too!! read more

I was happy to dine at this location, in comparison to my favorite Southpark location. The ambience was bright, intimate, and cozy. The restaurant was packed with a constant flow of customers. My waiter was amazing (Maverick??). He did not miss a beat, and he recommended delicious food options to try. I enjoyed my crab cakes, broccoli, potato soup, and garlic mashed potatoes. I have no complaints, and I will return again soon. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Unfortunately, this is probably the worst review I've had to give 131 main because it is one of my favorite spots. But yesterday I had ordered the big island ribeye and asked for a medium cook on the steak. When it came out, it was well done. I made the server aware, and she kindly went back to the kitchen and asked for a do over. When it came out the second time , It came out pretty much rare and the manager came over saw it, apologized again, took it back and at this point I said you know I don't even want the steak to eat here because it had already taken too long. I'll just take it to go, but if we can get it at a medium cook. When they bought it out for the third time, yes, the third time, it was boxed and bagged ready for me to take home. When I got home to eat the steak, it was well done again. So needless to say, whoever was cooking steaks yesterday probably needs to go back through training. read more

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Take out Thursday July 6 really awful... Check your order before leaving to make food is actually cooked ---manager on duty not helpful when calling back , Threw in trash read more

Awesome Restaurant! Always great food, Staff very friendly and very knowledgeable about their specials. Never disappoints! In fact time to go back and enjoy a great meal! read more

Reservation made and honored at specific time. Another great experience. Exceptional service and food. Food is made fresh never frozen and made to order. read more

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131 main is the definition of consistency, no matter the time you come in the customer service is always accommodating, everyone paying attention to details. The helpfulness of the staff helps you to choose the right meal. No matter lunch or dinner the foods always fresh and delicious. It's a testament on how you can never go wrong choosing 131 main. read more

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I'm obsessed with this place! Such a cool ambiance! Food was 5 star excellence!! My wife and I had a date here and she was in love!!

God bless the ownership. Busy restaurant good food and service. Restaurant Policies are ridiculous .I am a regular at this location, I call to make a reservation for 9 pp. ok they don't have a table large enough for that size group . So I ask to make 2 reservations 6plus a 3 . Oh no they won't take 2 reservations or a split reservation.Im sorry we went somewhere else and will not return. Must be nice to be so strict and so busy that you turn away business! Oh oh plus now only credit card payments!!! No signs posted no mention anywhere.So no cash or be prepared to wash dishes . read more

The vibe in this place is just sophisticated and beautiful. Always packed so it's best to make a reservation, as you will wait a while for a table. The we had a reservation but sat at the bar. Went to celebrate a birthday. Jack was our bartender and server. He was fantastic. The service was superb! And always is whenever I go. The food is so fresh and delicious! It was amazing can't wait ti go back. The chicken was light and juicy. Ribs were tender and falling off the bone. Just yummy. read more

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Started off on a great foot! We had a reservation @8p for a party of 4. Seated with in 10 mins of our reservation. We started with the cornbread, and the side of honey was such a nice touch! My husband and I each had the Prime Rib Sandwich. We were honestly sold on it after an Instagram review we saw. And it did not disappoint, my eating experience was truly crafted. Bread was perfectly warmed without a crust that would tear up the top of your mouth. The steak was shaved so I'm not ripping and gnawing at the table and it FELL APART in the most perfect way. If I wanted to nit pick, I wish the jus was a little more powerful. But the focus was the prime rib, and it delivered. In between I was taking bites of my ultra thin fries, perfect accompaniment. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Prime Rib Sandwich* - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

The appetizers and main courses were very amazing. The presentation for everything was great and tasted amazing. read more

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Always a plus. Good food. Great ambiance. Only real negative is how loud it can be and difficult parking.

Prime rib sandwich is now in my top entrees. The meat is so tender and the au jus has a great balance of saltiness and broth. Their fries are a great pairing with the sandwich because they are light and crisp. read more

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Such a great place for great food and great atmosphere. This is probably my favorite restaurant in Huntersville/Cornelius. I ALWAYS get the ribs but there are no bad choices on their menu. I'm a lifelong fan! The service is solid too. The waiters are so friendly and professional, seriously the best service I have experienced. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Danish Baby Back Ribs...THE BEST! - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Great food. Excellent professional service. A little dark inside but with great menus and service that's not a biggie.

One would think a $28 Prime Rib Sandwich (to go) would come with horseradish and Au Jus...and I don't live just next door to drive back for sympathy read more

For 16 years I've been coming to 131 main and for 16 years it has been the friendliest, most consistent, delicious food LKN has to offer. I love everything from the dim lighting to the amazing staff. Not a thing in the menu I haven't tried and most of the food is the best version of that meal I've ever had. read more

Phenomenal experience. Greeted with smiling and warm faces to an amazing dining experience. Our server was Rafael who was spectacular. He knew the menu very well and sold us on several items. We started with the shrimp appetizer, Tortillas with pimento cheese and guacamole and cornbread. Our main entrees were the ribs OMG, chicken Alfredo and the lump crab cakes! No fillers we also had the burning chair (several) and cosmopolitan. Delicious. The ambiance was so elegant and romantic. Everything about our dining experience places this on our must return list. Chefs kiss to the whole team including the manager who came out to speak with us so we could share our experience. She was so kind to take time to do so! read more

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Amazing food wonderful service. My husband said it was the best Halibut he has ever had. The pork chop was amazing . read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Double cut pork chop - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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I was admittedly a little hesitant about this place as I didn't totally understand its identity from its web presence and I'll say some of the pricing seems a bit much. But ultimately we really enjoyed our meal here. I got the steak taco special of the day. Two tacos for $22 is certainly more than I feel is warranted but it came with chips + guac/salsa, which made up for it. The flavoring of the tacos were delicious if a bit overfilled. I do wish the steak pieces were cut up more because with such a full taco they fell out and I ended up eating most of them separately or in whole chunks, so they would benefit from being smaller. The chips themselves were shockingly good. Salsa was pretty standard and the guac was good but just shy of being TOO chunky (i.e. the chips kept breaking, etc.). The service was phenomenal and super attentive. The vibe itself I don't totally get just yet having only gone to lunch but I appreciate it. There were a lot of people there doing work on laptops so maybe it's a business lunch place? We were able to walk in pretty easily, which was appreciated. But again, the menu can be a bit intimidating as I do think things are a bit pricey for what they are and I'm not sure if that's reflective of the vibe they're trying to create, which is fine but I'm not sure it totally matches the area for lunch. read more

131 Main is a Pearl. The ambiance was wonderful , the food was seasoned and delicious with good portion sizes. We shared the delicious cornbread, a must have. I enjoyed the salmon on the plank with red mashed potatoes and a Caesar salad; which I could barely finish. My husband ordered the blackened chicken pasta. He enjoyed it very much. We ordered a margarita and a Rum and Coke, both were very well made. Also the staff was extremely friendly our server gave us great recommendations. I so look forward to visiting again. read more

131 MAIN Restaurant - Salmon on plank, Res mashed potatoes, Caesar salad with an amazing homemade dressing - American Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina