This quant little grill is awesome. We sat outside on the deck and the view is amazing. Our drinks…read moreand food came out quickly even though they were quite busy at lunchtime on a Sunday. My husband ordered the roast beef sub with cole slaw and I ordered shrimp tacos. Both were fresh and delicious. The beer pretzels with cheese were quite tasty and a favorite for both of us. Highly recommend this place for a date night or for just hanging out with friends!

Stopped in this cool locals waterfront bar and grill while in the area recently to grab some lunch…read moreon a windy afternoon. We were greeted walking in the door, and told to sit where we liked. After walking outside and seeing how windy it was, we grabbed a table inside. One of the ladies brought us a couple menus and took our drink order. After giving the menu a look, I saw my groove for that afternoon. Cold draft and two all angus beef chili dogs with tots. Served in a basket. The draft was cold, the chili dogs cooked well and the tots golden brown. They dogs could have used more chili but they hit the spot. This is a solid off the beaten path place to grab a bite and a cold one. With friendly and kind service. 4 Stars worth a stop when you're out on lake Norman 01135

Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Great prices. They have karaoke and live bands and food trucks here.read more

Great addition to Maiden! Drinks are super good made just right. Hometown atmosphere with friendly…read morestaff. They have food trucks out front most nights it seems and looks like they have live music pretty often.

my lovely bride says to avoid highly processed foods so I guess I'll just have beer then? add…read moreyeast, "sugars", and natural flavoyuers to water and leave it in a jug for six weeks. not much of a process but it works. so other than there was too much light natural or otherwise the long narrow space appeals to my every inclination in libation. a cozy little seating area up front then some tables with gamey consoles down one side until you get to the service bar in the back with a dozen or so draught options besides whatever lurks in the cooler plus merch and snacks on the rack. way too family friendly during the day but maybe it gets seedier after dark? finished up at the bank and ambled in to find no cider on the hook so how about a sour? some berry and another berry and vanilla? okay, I'll have a go. not sure what I was expecting but it sure wasn't this; took a minute but my best guess is the vanilla was crashing into the "sour" in an unexpected way leaving me with an ooky-face. it's a little outside my comfort zone but I think it would pair with a well seasoned and slightly fatty portion of meat and steamed cabbage with noodles alongside a crusty black-bread which is unfortunately not immediately available :-( sad face

Hot little spot with thoughtful brews and design. Staff let us try the house pours and ciders…read more Ended up enjoying the Kolsch and Orange dream. Both were tasty and authentic.

not really sure why the bar has its own listing since it's literally the left side of the Sumo…read moreShack but whatever... it is not a gem - neither hidden nor sick - and I cannot even imagine a world where it could be a drive-thru. however, since the end of '22, it has been a refuge from the inanity of life in the carolinas (the Sumo Shack itself since mid 2020.) the bar, such as it is, is an exercise in restraint: clean elegant lines of the back bar complement the square and storied images in crisp B&W opposite. backless padded stools front the bar with an not too narrow aisle behind - please keep moving and don't block the traffic lane. for those needing sustenance the entire Sumo Shack menu (from starters to finishes) is generally available and can be ordered through the bartender or directly at the counter because, well, you know... it's the same place. and what a place it is...

Very clean, very good service. If you are looking for specialty cocktails this is the place.read more

Spending the weekend in Troutman and found this Vineyard and immediately added it to our itinerary…read more Small but quaint and lovely vineyard. We visited on a Sunday which they fo not offer tours this day as they are only open from 12-6pm. It was raining but around 1pm it died down and we found our way to the Vineyard. Arrived around 2pm and man was it Alive! They had a food truck located towards the front of the entrance. I did not go see what food they had. There was a live band playing with plenty of seating under the trees close to the band. There is also front porch seating as well as two covered off side patio with plenty of tables to choose from as well. They sell lots of red, white and wine slushies. They also offer waters, sodas and sparkling water as well. They do not have food. They offer chips, charcuterie boards, popcorns and different types of nuts. We opted for a pre packaged charcuterie board with two wine slushies and a glass of Dry Rose. The ambiance was everything. It was such a nice day out. Cooler out especially after it rained but things were dry since the sun had been out. Around 4pm it did start raining but rather than people leave, they gathered under the roof to enjoy their wine and view the rain. Honestly very peaceful. Employees were super friendly and efficient. No troubles at all. Plenty of parking to choose from. For this being located in Troutman, such a nice Vineyard and I def. Will be back.

I had a great first visit! The employees were welcoming and kind. They explained how everything…read moreworked, went over the menu with us and let us know about the days happenings (food truck and live music). We enjoyed the wine slushies and relaxing by the waterfall. A smaller vineyard but still a great experience.

The food , service and setting was wonderful , the owner is a wonderful person and went out of his…read moreway to make sure we were satisfied . Delicious food and prompt service .. I highly recommend !

Looking for a place to have dinner and we were craving Italian. Ran across this restaurant that…read moreseemed like it was the only thing still open at 5pm on Sunday in these little towns. Upon arrival, we were in Awe of how big this place is. We were a bit confused on where the entrance was but we found it! This seems like a casual fancy place if it makes sense. You can dress up or down and it will still fit the ambiance of this place. Upon entering it is Grand! Plenty of bench and table seating with two bars and counters to order at. Since it was a sunday they did have one room shut off as it was not necessary to have that whole room opened up. They have plenty of outside patio seating over looking a fountain and pond. It was such a beautiful day with great weather and the views were amazing. Plenty of trees, water and plants to look at. You walk up the counter, place your order, pay and sit down with your alloted number. I ordered their Chicken Parmasean which was tasty but honestly nothing too WOW about it. They do have a limited menu which i do appreciate. Nothing makes me loose my appetite than a very extensive overwhelming menu to choose from. Great selection of wine and beer. They have a bakery section as well. Plenty of slices of cake to choose from. Napolitano, carrot cake, lemon, oreo, canolies and small ice cream cups. Great find and when im in the area again, I will definitely return.

Good choice of beer - served in the cheapest plastic cups-uninspiring. unfortunately I could see…read morethe food handlers in the "kitchen". Fast food prep with no obvious attempt to be sanitary or in any way proper food service. I dont need to see a menu when the person behind the window licks his fingers clean. I know a good chef will always taste their food-this wasnt that at all. Gross!!

Saw a dozen bikes in parking lot normally indicates great music cold beer and food. So i Stopped…read morehere for a beer on our way back to Hickory friendly bartender with some good craft options out side patio is gravel with a few tables. Im giving a 5 on the live music and friendly bartender. They have a few tvs up with sports games. Its a simple bar with tvs live music at night and few pub food options.

Paloma is a beautiful location, and we really wanted to love our dinner here, but unfortunately,…read morethe food didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the pork belly bao buns, but they missed the mark for me. Coming from NY, I'm used to bao buns being marshmallow-soft and pillowy, but these were a hard, and the pork belly itself was quite tough. Our wonderful waitress noticed I only took one bite and brought the manager over. He explained that the cut is naturally mostly fat, which I understand, but the texture just wasn't quite right because it should be tender not tough. I declined a replacement dish, and he kindly credited it on our bill, though the interaction felt a little awkward. My husband's salmon unfortunately had a very heavy mustard flavor. The spinach farrotto underneath was quite salty. Since there isn't a kids menu which is fine, my daughter ordered the burger plain, but it wasn't really a hit for her. My coconut guava Paloma was okay definitely the best part of my meal though it tasted a little artificial. The ambiance has a lot of potential, and they had live music playing. However, it was a bit too loud for the space, forcing guests to raise their voices just to speak to each other. We also noticed our table hadn't been wiped down thoroughly before we sat down. The absolute silver lining of our evening was our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, highly attentive, and took great care of us. She is truly the reason I am giving 3 stars.She mentioned that they offer a completely different menu for brunch. Because the setting is so pretty and the service was so good, we might give them another chance for brunch down the road, but we likely wouldn't return for dinner. Proof that lighting and plating can hide a lot! Captured these beautiful views last night, even though the dinner itself was a bit of a letdown.

The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was pleasant and welcoming. The salmon was…read moreexcellent--cooked perfectly, moist, and flavorful--and was easily the best dish we had. The shrimp wrap, however, was disappointing. It had very little shrimp and seemed to rely heavily on overcooked bacon and an abundance of lettuce, which made it tough to chew and left it lacking balance. The menu offers unique flavors and creative combinations, but in this dish, there seemed to be more emphasis on presentation and concept than substance.