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Waterside Bar and Grill

4.4 (69 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Inside facing the bar with the World Cups on big screen.
Bill W.

My wife Susan volunteered to take me out for lunch today and suggested Waterman's in Cornelius. Went a short time ago so wanted to try something else. Last time we went to The Landings off of Slanting Bridge Road, our server told us the new owners, they were planning on closing in November for a much-needed remodel. My wife called yesterday, and no one answered the phone. I tried myself yesterday afternoon and got the same thing. Checked the website and it said they would be closed from Oct 17 to November 30 and it was now December 2. Posted an inquiry on a Face Book page devoted to food in the Lake Norman Area and someone posted that this sign out front now said reopening Dec 9. A number of folks responded to the inquiry with suggestions of places to try. The vast majority were for very good restaurants that I had dined at over the years. One was for Waterside Bar and Grill which I have never dined at but have driving by many times and on several occasions, went to the North End of Lake Norman on my boat and motored right past it. Crowded in the Summer months and looked more like a bar than a restaurant. The woman who recommended this restaurant indicated they had the best Cheesesteaks in the Lake Norman area. They open at 11:00 am so we left the house around 10:45 for what was supposed to be a 30-minute drive from Denver. Turned out to be a bit more because I missed a turn in the rains and ended up doing a 10 minute detour. Got there about 11:30 and were told to sit where we wanted. My wife wanted on of the high tops in from of the bar so that she could watch the World Cup and one of the big screens. The hostess presented us with the menus, and I must say, the menu is very extensive. My wife has gotten into a Chocolate Martini routine so guess what she ordered. A Chocolate Martini is a bit out of the ordinary and I was surprised when our server said, "no problem". Last week in Kennesaw GA, my wife ordered one at Marlow's Tavern and it was a disaster. I had my normal unsweetened Iced Tea with Lemon. At first, we were not going to have an appetizer but changes our mind and ordered the fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks with Marina for dipping. Very good and great portion size. Most places on the Lake, you're lucky to get 5 cheese stick and here we had 9. My wife as predicted ordered the Philly Cheese Steak and Macaroni and White Cheddar Cheese. She loved it, particularly the Macaroni and White Cheddar Cheese, I ordered the French Dip with a side of homemade Potato Chips. I messed up on this order because I forgot that you could get it with Creamy Horseradish but you have to ask for it and note you will be charged a small bit more for it. Even without the Horseradish Sauce, the sandwich was delicious. Piled high with juicy Roast Beef and a great au jux. More than ample serving size. The Potato Chips were a different story in terms of uniformity. Most of the chips were uniformly cooked nice and crisp but more than a few were undercooked and very limp. The inside of the restaurant/bar is more of a dive bar experience but in a good sort of way. Food is excellent and the place is very clean and well maintained. Bathrooms are spotless but my wife wonders why there are two unisex bathrooms next to each other as opposed to one men's and one women's bathroom. The backside of the restaurant hosts a large outside dining area overlooking the upper end of Lake Norman and lead down to the Marina. When the weather improves, I can see a number of great lunches here just looking out at the beautiful lake. Very relaxing.

Eyda Sophia H.

A must !! Outstanding views..... fantastic service and the food was superb!! Large portions and delicious. I truly recommend this restaurant. You can bring your fur friend and the location is beautiful

Philly and onion rings  Fried chicken sandwich with homemade chips and ranch.
Tonya N.

This is our first time ordering from here.... But let me tell you I regret not ordering before! The young lady on the phone was so friendly .:. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and hubby ordered the Philly without the peppers and onion rings. The homemade chips even with take out were AWESOME! Still crispy when we got them home. Best homemade fries I ever had. The onion rings were equally crispy and so good. I am so glad we ordered because we absolutely will be back! If you can get a to go order that spot on then we can't wait to eat there in person!

Wings and beer and lake view.
Dr. D.

Great place! On the water--boat or drive. Great drinks, great food, outstanding service! Live music Thurs-Sunday. Stop in!

Jim H.

Cool waterside bar and grill on Lake Norman on the Catawba side of Buffalo Shoals Road/Hudson Chapel Road. Good food, service and a great setting. The prices are reasonable and the food selection is much larger than expected. The setting is definitely one of the features of the business. It sits right on lake Norman and has about 12 boat slips and looks very recent construction. In a few weeks the place will be looking really good in terms of between the boat slips and the stairway to the restaurant. I would highly recommend this a great motorcycling, boating, or driving destination.

Garlic cheese curds
Sarah E.

Omg amazing.., it was a little out of the way but once got there, it had a great view of the water. It looks like a little diva bar but the food and service was outstanding. The garlic cheese curds were my favorite. My boyfriend got the mahi fish tacos which he loved and I got a steak salad which was delicious too. Delicious definitely worth the drive. Can't wait to go back.

Teriyaki wings
Suzanne S.

My friend and I just went there today to enjoy some music from A Southern band. The music was amazing. We opted to sit outside and enjoy the view of the lake while we enjoy our food and music. The staff found us a seat outside even though it was very crowded today due to the band being there and waited on us promptly in spite of the big crowd. The waitress and whole staff were very friendly and efficient. Everybody worked together to bring us drinks and get our food to us in a timely manner. We had a few dishes to snack on while we listened. The best things I tried were the fried mushrooms. They are served with a homemade ranch dressing and they are out of this world good. I ate way too many of them. I ordered the two taco dinner and while the tacos were good, it was just very plain and not something I'd ever get again. The salsa was indeed homemade as promised but it lacked real flavor. My friend got the hot wings, which were promised to be some of the best on the lake. She says they really delivered. They looked delicious; very saucy but fried hard and not gummy. I will definitely get those on my next visit. If you are looking for a very casual, laid-back restaurant with a view of the lake and outdoor seating you could do way worse than this place. It's kind of tucked back in the middle of nowhere which really appeals to me. I do know that they get very busy on the weekends and I noticed that a lot of bikers like to go there. So if you enjoy riding your bike make sure you stop there for lunch soon!

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The place isn't fancy but the food is fantastic. Some of the best wings we've ever had . Can't wait to eat there again .

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Thanks for the great review!! Cheers.

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We'll sweeten that tea up! Thanks for the review. Cheers.

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5 years ago

Their wings are fabulous! We loved the laid back atmosphere and friendly service. We will definitely be back.

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The new management has done a fantastic job! The food is amazing, the staff are all incredible and the environment is relaxing!

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What a great place to go. Live music outside, great food, great service! It a drive up in the boat but sooooo worth it.

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This restaurant is laid back with friendly staff, great music, nice outdoor lake atmosphere and good food.

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What a local Gem!! Great place to bring the family after a long work day and no one feels like cooking!!

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My date and I visited The Blue Parrot Grill for lunch, and it honestly turned out to be the perfect…read morelunch date spot. It was a beautiful day, and the atmosphere of sitting outside on the deck overlooking the waterfront was absolutely perfect. Relaxing views, great weather, and a laid-back vibe made for an awesome experience. The food was great too! She started with the Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap appetizer and absolutely loved that it came with a side of asparagus -- and honestly, the asparagus was delicious. The only downside was she forgot to ask for no onions on the wrap, so she only had a few bites, but that definitely wasn't the restaurant's fault. I actually took the rest home for lunch at work the next day, and it was really good. For her main meal, she ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and truly enjoyed it. I started with the wings and tried the Italian Garlic sauce -- first time I've ever seen that flavor offered anywhere -- and it was delicious! For my main course, I went with the BLT and was very happy with my choice. Overall, between the food, the service, and the waterfront atmosphere, this was a really enjoyable experience and a great place for a lunch date. We'll definitely be back.

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