Great experience overall! We got the zucchini chips as an appetizer- they were good and cooked to perfection. We both got the spicy pork ragu and it was delicious! The service was great too read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Nice place to go while visiting the Lake Norman area. The food was wonderful we had shrimp saganaki and the short rib. Would get both again! Our server was helpful when we chose our wines for the dinner. They had one of my favorites Butter Chardonnay from Lodi, California. read more

We loved the setting even though we got there too late for sunset. Staff was enthusiastic and attentive. Food was fresh and flavorful. Our server Anya was helpful making our selections and ensured we had a lovely experience. We will definitely return to catch that sunset and enjoy more delicious menu items. read more

Disappointed. Atmosphere & vibe was great. Food, MEHH But worst part was our server- Madi. Zero personality, food came out before our drinks, very uninterested in her job. Proceed with caution read more

We had great food and excellent service. We celebrated my daughter's birthday at the beginning of a snow storm, so the place was quiet. But everyone from the host, bartender, to server made sure that my daughter felt very special and celebrated. Wine choices were good, we loved the zucchini chips, everyone enjoyed their meals. Can't wait to go back. :-) read more

Came at a slow time of day, and service was still slow (but kind). Food was ok, the bolognese and risotto great but salmon was dry. Unsure if we'd come back. read more

Everyone at dinner loved their meals! Chicken Piccata was amazing and definitely recommend their homemade pasta. Amazing service as well- shout out to our waitress Tarin. She was great! We're excited to have this be a regular for us on the lake this summer read more

I found this place to be an excellent dining experience for lunch on a Friday. Nice environment, excellent service and the food was above par. We had the trio dip and found it better than many Mediterranean restaurants. My wife had the ahi tuna tacos and were incredibly good. And I had the shrimp Po Boy which was on point. But the highlight were the onion rings tower. Best onion rings ever. The location is very nice and prices were reasonable. read more

The food was very good and reasonably priced. The drinks are awesome but the reason to go is the view and the ambiance. Service staff top notch and knowledgeable about pairings too. Must go if you're in the area. read more

The Sea bass is to die for! I would say top 3 that I've ever had. Fantastic meal! We will be back soon.

Found this place by accident and would highly recommend. Great menu, service, and ambiance. It has such an amazing view of the lake with seating inside and out. The at the bartenders are so friendly and provide exceptional service for those of us that travel. read more

Much better than the last owner! A few suggestions but they did a great job. Waiter was excellent and food was top notch. Next time add more pasta (rigatoni) to the huge amount of sauce! The only thing that really sucked was the giant dry tasteless meatball appetizer. You guys need to work on that! read more

There were 10 of us that dined at Lake House and the food and dessert was very good. I had the 1/2 roast chicken with the mashed potatoes and vegetables and my husband had the wagyu burger and the sundae for dessert. Our server was Morgan and she was phenomenal - top notch service and the ambiance was amazing. We were celebrating my brother in-laws birthday. read more

Food excellent (try the cauliflower appetizer). Excellent service. And the ambiance spectacular. Must try this place if you have never visited. read more

Very nice dining experience! Atmosphere is pleasant, restaurant was lively, even on a Wednesday.

Great service and food. The restaurant is spacious and the ambiance is great! It was raining but want to come back to hangout on the patio. Great views. Right on the water. read more

I really enjoyed the aesthetic, the service, and the food was amazing. My waitress was amazing and the waits were not that long at all. I highly recommend the mussels, a meatball as a side, and the Dubai chocolate cheesecake. read more

I love the atmosphere and food. Prices are fair in my opinion for really good food. I didn't get a drink but my friends have spoken highly of the cocktails. I would truly recommend trying it if you haven't. read more

So much better than the last couple of years when ownership change. Prior owner returned and food, service and atmosphere back to the previous high level. Oyster Po Boy was perfectly cooked. Great to see the Cuban Sandwich back on the menu. Tuna Tacos were great. No changes to decor - same as it has been for last few years. Comfortable lakeside with nice view and docks for those who wish to boat in. Fast and caring service. Highly recommend. read more

We were the only patrons of this restaurant at lunch time on a Saturday and food took an hour to come out (all simple meals) and the quality was just "ok". The restaurant itself is beautiful with a lovely water view but that is all this place offers. read more

Rated a 3.5 because the restaurant doesn't offer brunch. The food was good. Service rated a 5 because an error was made with my order & it was corrected immediately. Rate ambiance rated 5, dining by the lake was great! read more

Heard good things about this place and the menu looked good! But ultimately, never had my server show up. I was excited to try out the new menu so we waited 10 minutes for the server to come. Then we waited another, another, and omg you won't believe, another 10 minutes. We waited a total of 40 minutes for our server to come. We asked the hostess to send someone and they never came. We left extremely disappointed and upset. Can't tell you if the food is good or not but I can tell you that they have utterly horrible service. read more

Food was really good. It still reminded me of Port city. Didn't seem like they changed much in the inside. I enjoyed it.

I want to like this place. Great location. But the food is just not good. Appetizers are ok. Service is ok. Definitely not worth the price.

My parents, boyfriend and I went here for my Mom's 60th! We enjoyed the atmosphere, same as Port City Club but just a nice mix of fancy and casual. We each ordered a glass of wine and then a calamari for the table. The wine was yummy. Our server (Jay i think?) was super friendly and kind. Calamari came out, but was so salty we couldn't eat it. They explained this was just a one time error with a mix up in the kitchen, so we hope to try it another time! Our server was very nice about it though and we swapped it for the truffle mushroom flatbread which was great! Ordered a sea bass, shrimp saganaki, wagyu burger and chicken piccata. Also, had a side of risotto and creamed spinach. Everything was pretty good and well cooked! the french fries were especially a highlight for me. Food is on the pricier side but portions were great and it's a great date night or celebration spot. We will keep it in mind for future celebrations! read more

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First time back since the new ownership took over and can definitely say we will be back! Outstanding service and food.

Went on Saturday night and sat at the bar. We got the Burrata appetizer and it was amazing, very fresh and full of great flavors. For dinner we got the carbonara guanciale (egg, linguini, black pepper) and split it - wow! Such a great dish, highly recommend and it is a big enough portion for two. The service was great and very friendly, and we got to see some familiar, friendly faces from when it was Port City Club. The rest of the menu looks great, can't wait to go back. read more

Our first visit here was so enjoyable, we returned a week later ... four of us had great service, creative and tasty food and a wonderful experience. This place is a hidden gem. I hope those discouraged by the restaurant that previously occupied this space visit Lake House. Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. It's on repeat on our calendar. read more

Great atmosphere!! Drinks and dessert were all we had, but both were perfect!! The servers suggestions were spot on!

Atmosphere and food was great. I can't say anything bad about the service either. I would definitely go back.

New name same owner as Port City. Sticker Shock!!! Nice menu but VERY EXPENSIVE. The food was decent. The wait staff, manager and hostesses were very inexperienced and need training. Same Ambiance as Port City. Not a place for a quick bite. Hopefully growing pains. read more

I had high hopes. Sat at the bar, ordered food and drinks. Food was decent, service was terrible. We sat with our empty dishes in front of us and empty drinks for 30 minutes. When they finally did come back, I anticipated at least an acknowledgment and nothing. Very disappointed. read more

We attempted to make a reservation for four people online and it said 7:30 PM was the soonest available on a Friday night. When we arrived to the restaurant, it was the most empty I've ever seen it. We ordered our drinks and one of our friends asked for an espresso martini, and requested they make it with plain vodka instead of vanilla flavored. The server said let me go ask, and when he returned, he said that they could make it that way, but if he didn't like it, he could not send it back. He also said that they told him that it would not taste good that way. Yep, you read that correctly. The drinks tasted fine but a little overpriced. We ordered the whipped goat cheese as an appetizer as well as the calamari. Both were great. The entrées not so much. We ordered the eggplant Parm and it was inedible. I was not able to cut it with my knife. Another person in our group ordered a steak that he was happy with. Someone else ordered the short ribs and said they were fine, but not worth the price. The veggies that came with it were hard. The manager came over and we gave her honest feedback. Unless something drastic happens with this place, it will not make it sadly. read more