Lake Norman, NC is a boater’s paradise. North Carolina’s “inland sea” boasts 500-plus miles of shoreline, and hundreds of coves to explore.  If you’re moving to the Lake Norman area, or already live here, we suspect you’ve given some consideration to boat ownership....

Welcome to our review of New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar in Cornelius, NC.Subscribe to Lake Norman's #1 Email Newsletter for more articles like this every week.Click Here for a FREE subscription! Special thanks to Schwinn CPA PLLC - Advisory + Taxes +...

Subscribe to Lake Norman's # Email Newsletter! - Click HereIf you haven’t yet discovered BoatYard Lake Norman, add it to your plans immediately. With an authentic beachy vibe, great food, (delicious apps, sandwiches, wraps, and more) a full bar with your favorite...

Subscribe to Lake Norman's # Email Newsletter! - Click HereWhen Cool Fish says they’re not your typical sushi place, they really mean it. I mean, where else do you get to eat cheese curds with chopsticks?The Inspiration Behind Cool Fish - Lake NormanLocated on Catawba...

Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club Lake Norman & Lake WylieDuring an outing on the boat with my wife on July 5th, I had the chance to try Apps & Taps in Mooresville for the first time. There’s nothing quite like spending a sunny day boating on Lake Norman and...

Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Make your move to Lake Norman.Adventure awaits at Overflow - Lake Norman.A chill “Choose Your Own Adventure” spot off I-77 at LangTree in Mooresville: Overflow has Lake Norman’s only pour-your-own beer, wine, and coffee.  Just like the...

Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Make your move to Lake Norman!Sometimes, a simple dinner out isn’t enough. Certain occasions call for a little bit of fanfare. Be it great drinks, generous portions, or a lively atmosphere, Noboru Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in...

Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Lake Norman's Concierge.If authentic Chinese cuisine in Huntersville is what you seek, you’re in luck - BaoBao is the place to go! Vivien Su is the owner of BaoBao. Vivien spent ten years dreaming and planning to open the perfect local...

Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman - Your guide for moving to Lake Norman!Having visited Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar in Birkdale Village, I must say it’s a decent chain restaurant option that maintains the familiar traits one would expect like consistent...

Sponsored by: Discover Lake NormanNestled in the town of Cornelius, 131 MAIN stands as a Lake Norman culinary oasis. With its impeccable service, inviting atmosphere, and scrumptious dishes, this local gem has firmly established itself as a go-to destination for those...

Sponsored by: Discover Lake Norman - A concierge experience for home buyers!There are plenty of sayings about how you can’t please everyone. Apparently, Jacqueline Bassett, owner of Juelerye | Artisan Gallery & Gifts in downtown Mooresville, hasn’t heard any of...

Sponsored by Blumengärten - Lake Norman's Premier Floral Design StudioPhotography by Chelsea Kowalski (IG: @lakenormanfood)If you want a good beer, you grab your favorite from the store. If you want a superior beer with an ambiance to match, you visit Eleven Lakes...

Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club of Lake Norman & Lake WylieFounded over 19 years ago by Dave and Tracy Yochem of Cornelius, Big Day at the Lake is a charitable initiative that provides a boating and recreational experience on Lake Norman for at-risk kids.Big Day at...

Located in Birkdale Village, the menu at eeZ (Asian fusion cuisine & sushi) boasts an impressive array of options, including Japanese, Thai, and other Asian flavors. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or craving a unique twist on traditional dishes, this restaurant...

Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club - Lake Norman Your key to adventure this Summer!At Hoptown Brewing Company, it’s about more than just beer. It’s about really great-tasting beer and variety, everything from blondes and ales to IPAs and even nitro. But it’s also about...

Sponsored by Schwinn CPA PLLC - Helping Lake Norman small businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services. There’s an old saying in the world of sales: “Your network is your net worth.” It may seem cliché, but it has merit. Especially when it comes to the...

If you're looking for a place to eat in Huntersville, you've come to the right place. This article lists the top 20 most popular restaurants in Huntersville, North Carolina.  This ranking is based on the number of Google Reviews each restaurant has received as of...

Sponsored by Sodoma Law North - Our family taking care of your family.What exactly is an urban winery and why should you visit Davidson’s very own immediately? Unlike traditional wineries that grow their own grapes, Davidson Wine Co. sources flavorful grapes from...

Sponsored by Refresh Medical Spa & WellnessNestled in the heart of Morrison Plantation (Mooresville, NC) is Flock Bistro, one of Lake Norman’s most exceptional dining destinations. We featured the leadership team at Flock Bistro back in episode 142 of the podcast....

Get more articles like this delivered every Friday morning -Sign up for Lake Norman's #1 Email Newsletter!From Birkdale Village and North American Properties (republished with permission): Huntersville, N.C. (May 22, 2023)  On the heels of launching its second...

Sponsored by the Hoffman Lending Team - Lake Norman's Mortgage Boutique!Red Rocks Cafe in Birkdale Village is a must-visit dining spot for foodies and casual diners alike. The menu is diverse, featuring a range of classic American dishes with a modern twist, as well...

Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Make your move to Lake Norman!Dressler’s is a fantastic restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience. The menu is nothing short of amazing! With a wide variety of dishes that are all expertly prepared and beautifully...

Presented in partnership with:Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to start planning for your kids' summer activities. Summer camps offer an exciting and educational experience for kids of all ages, with activities ranging from sports and art to...

Sponsored by FilterTime! Sign up and use code LOCAL for 20% off your first order! Get a new restaurant review delivered every Friday morning -Sign up for our Lake Norman Email Newsletter!Port City Club is a waterfront restaurant located in Cornelius, North Carolina....

Get more articles like this delivered every Friday morning -Sign up for Lake Norman's #1 Email Newsletter!If you love dogs and beer (and really, who doesn’t?) you’re in luck! Lucky Dog Bark & Brew is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a few cold ones with...

Subscribe to Lake Norman's #1 Email Newsletter!The Lake Norman area is perfect for outdoor activities, and golf is no exception. We have access to some of the best golf courses in North Carolina - public courses and private clubs. In this article, Chris Beeman...

The following article was produced in partnership with LKN Local, L.L.C.If you're looking for high-quality apparel and gifts to help you express your love of Lake Norman, you've come to the right place. LKN Local is our go-to source for Lake Norman apparel, t-shirts,...

Presented in partnership with John Hassell - Farm Bureau Insurance of N. Mecklenburg! For the BEST car insurance, call John! Are you in the market for a new car? If so, you’ll want to check out Lake Norman Hyundai - the Lake Norman area's best Hyundai dealership....

Presented in partnership with FIT4MOM - Lake Norman!If you're a parent with a little one under 5 in the Lake Norman area, you might be wondering about the best activities to do with your child. The beautiful Lake Norman area offers a wide variety of activities for the...

Photos via vrbo.comSponsored by Discover Lake Norman - A concierge experience for home buyers!The Lake Norman vacation rental market is booming. As a result, there is a great selection of Lake Norman vacation rentals to consider. According to a recent study,...

Lake Norman is a great place for boating! Located just minutes from Charlotte, and being the largest man-made lake in North Carolina, Lake Norman is truly a boater's paradise. There are several marinas to choose from on the lake. Owners of pontoons, cruisers, and...

Grace Kennedy and her husband Tom own Pedego Electric Bikes Lake Norman2023 Cornelius Trail Passport ChallengeDid you know 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? Led by the Great Trails State Coalition, the Year of the Trail celebrates the paths, trails, and...

For the best Lake Norman restaurant reviews delivered every Friday, sign up for our Free Email Newsletter! The growing selection of Birkdale Village restaurants in Huntersville, NC is rapidly making it the go-to for a quick bite, an elegant dinner, or a tasty treat....

Alino Pizzeria is a family-friendly pizza restaurant located at Merino Mill near downtown Mooresville, NC. Alino Pizzeria is a restaurant brand created by a visionary entrepreneur, Michal Bay. Alino Pizzeria was voted the best pizza in the Lake Norman area by our...

If Mexican cuisine is what you’re craving, Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina has the good stuff. If you’re like me, though, you’d like to know what the restaurant is like from someone who has actually visited recently. Here’s a quick review of Zapata’s based...

Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman - A concierge experience for home buyers! This article lists the top 20 most popular restaurants in Mooresville, North Carolina. This list is based on Google reviews as of January 2023. We hope this article serves as a great resource...

Finish 2022 strong with our Year End Small Business Tax Planning Checklist! As the year comes to a close, there are a few business housekeeping items that Lake Norman small businesses will want to shore up before year-end. Presented in partnership with Schwinn CPA...

In this article, I'm going to recommend 25 Lake Norman small businesses you should visit this holiday season! Small Business Saturday is a special day for small business owners nationwide. It’s a day when communities rally together to support small businesses by...

The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden is a casual eatery located in the Merino Mill complex in Mooresville, North Carolina. A short drive from Charlotte, NC, Barcelona is a worthwhile destination for local and not-so-local foodies. Note: The Barcelona Burger and Beer...

Brown Bag Seafood Co. has expanded into Huntersville, NC with the opening of their latest location at Birkdale Village! Brown Bag Seafood Co. is a fast-casual seafood restaurant that serves fresh seafood dishes at reasonable prices. Their goal is to make hot, fresh,...

Hello, Sailor is a casual waterfront seafood restaurant in Cornelius, North Carolina. Hello, Sailor is a concept developed by nationally recognized Chef Joe Kindred and his wife Katy. Hello, Sailor occupies the waterfront space that formerly housed the Rusty Rudder...

Moyers Lakeside Eatery is a small casual restaurant nestled in the middle of the LangTree Apartments complex in Mooresville. Renowned for their Cheesesteak and Reuben sandwiches, Moyers Lakeside Eatery is mainly a lunch restaurant. Parking at Moyers Lakeside Eatery...

Milkbread is a fast-casual restaurant concept developed by Joe and Katy Kindred in Davidson, North Carolina. The Kindreds also own Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. Milkbread is located on Jetton Street near the area known as the “traffic circles” in Davidson....

Main image photo credit: @our_doodle_boone (Instagram) Presented in partnership with: In this article, we’re sharing our 10 favorite dog-friendly places around Lake Norman. Having fun in the summer sun has always been a staple of the season, and what could be more fun...

Presented in partnership with: The Waterman Fish Bar is a neighborhood seafood restaurant in Cornelius, North Carolina. The place is reminiscent of Charleston and Calabash-style eateries. Maybe more Charleston than Calabash. The Waterman Fish Bar was founded in...

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Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman - A concierge experience for home buyers! This article lists the top 20 most popular restaurants in Cornelius, North Carolina. If you’re looking for some of the best places to eat in Cornelius, North Carolina, this is the article for...

Presented in partnership with: Clean Eatz Cafe is the restaurant of choice for Lake Norman residents who are looking for convenient healthy food at fast-food pricing. With two options in the LKN area (Cornelius and Mooresville), Clean Eatz is the answer to moderately...

Presented in partnership with: Blumengärten Florist in Cornelius, NC is not your typical florist. When owner and CEO, Denise Ulhorn, set out over a decade ago to open a florist, that was the goal – to be original, to be better, and to set herself apart from everyone...

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Presented in partnership with: In this article, we're featuring our favorite places to go and things to do in Downtown Mooresville, North Carolina. So, you're visiting the downtown Mooresville, NC area, and you're looking for things to do! Well, you're in luck. As it...

Presented in partnership with: Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is one of the premier Jeep dealerships in North Carolina! Located just off I-77 in Cornelius, North Carolina, LKN Jeep has more new Jeep vehicles in inventory than any dealership in the area. They are...

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Presented in partnership with: Presenting the best guide for Lake Norman boat rentals NC! One of the most popular activities on Lake Norman is boating. But, what if you don’t own a boat? There are several ways to get out on the water even if you don’t own a boat....

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Presented in partnership with: Que the “Q”! If there’s one thing North Carolina knows, it’s barbeque.  Sweet and spicy barbecue sauces, steamy and soft baked potatoes, succulent cornbread, and maybe a side of mac and cheese. Don’t forget the banana pudding! Just...

Presented in partnership with: One of the best things about sushi restaurants is that there’s usually something for everyone! You don’t have to be a huge fan of raw fish to enjoy sushi – you just have to know where to find the best sushi restaurants with amazing...

Presented in partnership with: There’s just something about authentic Italian food! Especially when paired with a cozy dining experience (complete with white table cloths) and a nice bottle of Chianti. The Lake Norman area is bursting with many amazing restaurant...

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Presented in partnership with: Updated: September, 2023 Regardless of where in the Lake Norman area you find yourself for lunch, there are bound to be delicious restaurants that offer varied cuisine at great prices! Compiled below are five great options for each town...

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Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman - Your guide for moving to Lake Norman!Article updated April 16th, 2023 by The Best of LKN. We’re all aware by now of how hot the real estate market is. Last year, Zillow ranked the Charlotte Metro area as the 5th hottest real estate...

Fast fashion is convenient...that is, until that cheap clothing you got starts to fall apart at the seams. In a world that’s flooded with mass-produced, low-quality apparel, it can be hard to find clothing that will do your wardrobe some genuine good. That’s where...

We all know that exercise is important, but let’s face it: working out just to work out isn’t healthy. Without the proper mindset, fitness can be a stressful and even damaging cherry on top of an already exhausting cake. In this day and age, we’re all busy bees....

There’s nothing quite like going out for Mexican food. The vibrant decor, the merry music, and who could forget the margaritas? Just like complimentary chips and salsa, the list of what we love about the Mexican dining experience is bottomless. However, there is one...

They’ve been interviewed for our podcast, featured in our fine dining article, and written into our calendars many a time—I’m talking, of course, about Barrel & Fork, one of the best culinary experiences since sliced bread (which, fun fact, was invented in 1928.) ...

At first glance, I’m not very southern. I don’t like sweet tea, I prefer living in the city, and “y’all” isn’t a word I use very often, if at all. In fact, I’ve lived on the other side of the world, twice; I probably resemble every place on the planet except for the...

This may be a controversial topic for some, but I’m a firm believer that Autumn is the best season for produce. Don’t get me wrong, I love my strawberries and watermelons, but nothing can beat fall flavors. Fresh apple cider, warm cinnamon buns, and the grand-daddy of...

Settling down for a beverage is a pleasure no matter the time of year, but as the leaves take on a new Autumn hue, so too do our favorite drinks. Traditions like Oktoberfest and grape-stomping festivals have become synonymous with fall to the point where many folks’...

Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman - A concierge experience for home buyers! A great Lake Norman waterfront dining experience isn’t just about the food. Sure, the fare has to be delicious—that’s a given. Appealing presentation is another vital component, and we’d be...

By the mid-1900’s, the American South had become a bustling hub for the textile industry. The vast majority of the region was populated by company-owned mill villages, which employed thousands of proud labormen and their families. As a pioneer of synthetic fabrics,...

Sponsored by Discover Lake Norman Updated: June, 2023 While craft beer breweries proliferate throughout the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas, wine lovers may wonder, “What about us?” Well, we’ve done the leg work and compiled the definitive list of the best wine bars...

Main Photo Credit: Jon Beyerle, On Camber Creative @on_camber_creative Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Lake Norman's Concierge. Are you looking for the best Lake Norman bike shops? Here at The Best of LKN, we love cycling. Mountain, road, recumbent, cruising, tandem,...

It’s no secret that we here at The Best of LKN blog love to report on the area’s cuisine. Seriously, we could talk about food all day, every day. Something you may not know is that we also love outdoor activities—hiking, camping, biking, swimming—you name it! After...

Presented in partnership with: Discover Lake Norman FREE Guides & Resources for Moving to Lake Norman! While we all thoroughly enjoy casual lunch dates here at The Best of LKN, sometimes the situation calls for a more refined dining experience. Whether you’re...

Pizza: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. So what’s good pizza like? Imagine you walk into a gas station to grab a soda, and you walk out with your drink and a winning lottery ticket. It’s like that. Serendipitous, marvelous, and dare I say, life-changing....

Sponsored by Doglogics - Puppy Pros Training & Socialization. Updated June 8th, 2023 by The Best of LKN. Are you in search of the best burger restaurants in the Lake Norman area? Well, you've come to the right place! There’s never a shortage of options when it...

Sign up for our Weekly Email Newsletter and get new local Lake Norman business recommendations delivered every Friday morning! Updated: May 5th, 2023 This is going to be a really special Mother’s Day. The past three years have been tough for so many, but perhaps no...

Several Lake Norman craft breweries and taprooms are eagerly anticipating St. Patrick’s Day 2021. The closures of 2020 forced many of us to celebrate the Irish holiday at home last year, making this one of the most anticipated events of early 2021. While several local...

Small business owners are well aware of the importance of sharing their marketing content and messages on social media. When it comes to visual media, Instagram is the platform of choice. Instagram has roughly 1-billion users worldwide, with more than 150-million in...

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