Best Restaurants for Foodies in Lake Norman

Food was fabulous as always. We were greeted as we arrived and thanked as we left. The food and staff are always amazing.

Fin & Fino was such a fun dining experience! The plates were the perfect portions and the specialty cocktail list was so exotic and so much fun. How often can you order a cocktail by your mood! I wish we lived closer because this would be a regular stop for us.

I felt personally welcomed. The people were phenomenal. The food was exceptionally good. A tiny little bit salty for my taste, but I like low sodium. And the creativity of the menu was really good. Highly recommend this restaurant. I have been there years ago and the quality is still good, which is always a good sign.

We were fully wow’ed by the Dinner experience. We had cocktails, wine, appetizer , entrees and dessert. Everything was delicious and plated beautifully, service was attentive but not intrusive and the portions were generous. It was a beautiful fall evening and we dined outside. Also- be sure to use the restroom as the ladies room was a work of art!

I searched for a unique place for lunch. I got exactly what I asked for and more. What an experience in the outdoor seating, nature all around you with bamboo, cedar trees (150 years) and beautiful blue sky. When we walked in Grace greeted us and asked about our birthday celebration. That impressed me as I had done that at another restaurant, it was never mentioned. Grace asked us a few questions about my birthday and how we came to find Goodyear restaurant. I mentioned my hunting of unique places to eat (no chain restaurants). We found a great place to have lunch. I mentioned the nature setting of cedar trees. It was massive. Greg, the manager came over talked a bit about the trees. Greg was attentive in answering questions. The menu was simple, but complex dishes. Two of our group had the fish of the day meal, another had The Chief Burger and I had the portobella pastrami meal. I took a risk on this meal as I’m a burger guy. I was quite surprised and impressed with the sandwich. I didn’t miss the meat part of the meal. Sister-in-law had a mimosa and asked if the lavender lemonade could be added to the drink, beautiful purple color. I would suggest adding it to your mimosa drink list. Grace came over to ask if we wanted dessert, at first we were like no. I’m celebrating 60 years and happy to be alive after my transplant 2 years ago. I asked what desserts they had, Grace talked about Peach Cobbler and then she mentioned Strawberry Cornbread Cake. I had never had that dessert before. We ordered one for the table to share. It was not a heavy dessert the right sweetness. After you leave a restaurant some things stay in your memory of I want that again and again! Well the PORTABELLO MUSHROOM REUBEN "pastrami," vegan smoked gouda, saeurkraut, 1K dressing, on rye and Strawberry Cornbread Cake. Will always be on my palate of dishes I want again. Thank you Grace and Greg for taking good care of our first time, want be our last time.