My date and I visited The Blue Parrot Grill for lunch, and it honestly turned out to be the perfect lunch 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. read more

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Drove over an hour to see some live music (who was very good - Jared Evans) but we were very disappointed in our overall experience. The drinks: The two girls ordered Miami Vice and I ordered a Rum Runner. The Vices were not frozen the strawberry puree was not a puree and the pubs colada potion tasted like whip cream - had to return them they were so bad. My Rum Runner was meh at best. The Bahama Mamma wasn't much better as the mix of the drink was way off compared to the liquor. My beer was barely cold. The food: Appetizers: Fried pickles and fried Mac & Cheese bites - both delicious My blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich was delicious and was cooked to perfection. My onion rings were huge but way undercooked. My wife's buffalo chicken salad very little flavor except the chicken pieces themselves. Huge amounts of ice berg lettuce but mostly the bitter white parts. Very little other greens at all. Our friends Mahi Mahi Tacos were delicious. Service: Food and drinks were served relatively fast & our server was attentive. I did find her annoyingly over the top. She kinda ruined the whole relaxing vibe. Our total bill was $118.00 (they did not charge us for the 2 bad drinks) Overall, not worth the drive. The view of lake Norman is so-so unless you're right along the railing. We were just very underwhelmed. read more

As someone who grew up in the Atlantic boardwalk culture, the ambiance of a bayside bar & grill is spot on. Gorgeous sunset views, boat docks, reggae music, and a beachy cocktail menu. The food also looked similar in its offerings- lots of seafood. Shrimp, different types of fish prepared various ways, and supposedly "homemade crab cakes". I ordered the entree... which came with 3 large round flat Patties made with imitation crabmeat and fillers. For $30 I would have rather gotten 1 good size handmade lump crabcake with Atlantic blue crab than 3 'krabby Patties' My dining mates food was all decent, and as expected but nothing to make you crave returning for the food alone. Our server was VERY upbeat, I'm sure she is a hit with the drinking crowd! The entire staff was attentive in general, and seemed well trained! read more

We had a great overall experience at Blue Parrot Grill, good food, great drinks, and waterfront dining of Lake Norman that really sets the tone. We both ordered the seafood trio. The shrimp and scallops were excellent, fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The mahi, however, was a bit dry and didn't quite match the quality of the rest of the dish. As for appetizers, I'd probably skip the gator bites next time, they were chewy and lacked flavor. Service was attentive and friendly, and the views alone make this place worth the visit. With a couple of menu tweaks, this could easily be a standout spot. Please note, Toucan's Lakefront Restaurant and Blue Parrot Grill are located directly next door to each other at 167 and 169 Pinnacle Lane in Mooresville, NC, and share a parking area. Both restaurants are owned by the same family, Alida and Peter Gjuraj. The shared parking lot is known to be limited during busy times and located on a sloped incline. Toucan's is open year-round, Blue Parrot Grill is primarily an outdoor venue that operates from March 1 through October 31. read more

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The Blue Parrot has been a Lake Norman favorite for several years! Great food Great drinks Great customer service Great outdoor dining Great lake views read more

Blue Parrot Grill - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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It was on the lake and very beach like Florida Keys feel to it. Food was great as well as prices and you got your money worth for sure. The stuff was great very nice and attentive. The place was great like ambiance. read more

Food was ok nothing that stood out, friendly staff and good cold beer and a beautiful view

The vibes here are immaculate - truly 5/5. You're tucked in with a little marina to pull up to, super close to the water. We sat in the shade, and they have bar seating as well. All the beers are bottled, which to me was a slight bummer, as i personally prefer the taste of draft beer. That said, they have a good range of options and lots of frozen cocktails in addition to your usual suspects. Food was good - it won't change your life - but solid seafood in a casual, beachy setting. You'll be happy with whatever you order. I'd be here often for drinks. Our server was super attentive, very friendly and helpful. Food and drinks came out fast. Again, nothing is going to change your life, but you feel like you're on island time, and you could hang out all day. Prices were fair as well. This is more of a 3.5/5, but Yelp has its limitations lol. We live a little far, but enjoyed this spot and would come back! read more

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First time here.. I am thinking I will try the crab cake.. nope.. all filler and for 28.00 it is not worth it. The atmosphere is nice, beautiful scenery and good beer. read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Lake - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

The Blue Parrot Grill is a great place to have a drink and look out over the water. Views would be especially good at the seats pictured. As it was, we were tired and a little hungry, so this gave us a decent place to relax and refuel. We would probably return if we were in the area. read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Beautiful water views - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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Great service. Great food. Amazing views. The atmosphere is amazing! My kids loved sitting outside and watching the sunset and the fried shrimp was their favorite. Crab cake sandwich was huge and delicious! read more

Amazing start to 2026 season! Food was excellent! Service was perfect. They have a great group of wait staff that works together to make your experience the best! We come for the view. This place always makes us feel like we are on vacation! read more

Blue Parrot Grill - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

First blue parrot makes you feel like you are in the Caribbean The view is one of a kind. And the food and drink are great. read more

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Lovely place right on the water. We had an early lunch for 7 people. I had the Caribbean chicken bowl which was super flavorful packed with pilaf, black beans and chicken. Server was super nice and I would def come back here again if ever in NC. read more

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On the surface, the Blue Partot exhibits an exquisite ambiance. I had my mind set on a Manhattan by the lake. All for not. They have no clue how to make one. A twist came out as wedges. Ok, not the worst thing. I received a shot of bourbon. Some in my party were served dry fish. My Ricky Mac burger (their take on a Big Mac) was decent. On their online menu says $8 frozen drinks. The bill came, $11. The excuse, they had website issues. Yeah, sure. read more

I would absolutely not recommend this place if you don't want your lake trip ruined. The service was horrible and incredibly rude, and there are so many unnecessary rules that it makes it impossible to actually relax and enjoy yourself. What should have been a fun day on the lake turned into a frustrating and stressful experience. Definitely take your business elsewhere. read more

A low-key gem I almost do not want to review and give away! Service is amazing, servers seemed to enjoy working here. The drinks WOW - I was afraid that the sweet will be too sweet but they were just right (and that's a compliment from an AAPI) Food Always get the crab cake. Other seafood is 50:50 - usually overcooked and/or saltier than flavor, but it's not a michelin spot, nor did it uncharged for being next to the water. read more

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We stopped by here after an trip to nearby attraction. It was on the noisy side being there was a bachelorette party there and they keep the music loud but it was a Friday afternoon. The service was great and the food was excellent too. I have to say the shrimp or the biggest we've seen around and tasted awesome. One member of my party had the fried shrimp platter while I had the blackened shrimp on a salad and both were excellent. I love the ambiance overlooking the lake. It was a 90 plus degree day so the table umbrellas and fans definitely helped. I'd love to come back next trip down and catch the sunset. read more

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We moved to the lake this past summer and we love to come and sit at the bar, have some YUMMY frozen drinks and their teriyaki shrimp is "chefs kiss" read more

Blue Parrot Grill - We also loved they have this! We had one & he was part of our family... his name was freeze and my MIL adopted him. - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

So they share parking lot with toucan, which is right next door. Parking is quite limited when it's busy time. It's on a slanted slope so it's weird and scary looking lol. The first item we ordered was chicken and shrimp plate, the bbq chicken was delicious. It was a good size for the both of us. The second time we went, we had surf and turf, ribeye and we ordered medium rare and it was like medium well. Kinda bland and not the best. Although we do enjoy their French fries. We also ordered their chili and it was okay. Not the best. Service is not the best here. They are kinda inattentive when it's busy, they kinda forget about you. But I think even when it's slow, you don't really get the best service either. It's lakefront, plenty of space I think. The ambiance is pretty chill. Like any other restaurant I guess. read more

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We have been going to this place for 10-15 years - service tonight was not good - yellow jacket problem - bartender more interested in flirting with customer - was not happy to fix the issue with yellow jacket in the drink. This was not the experience we are use to. They definitely need help. read more

I can't give it any stars. The owner Peter is a bad person. I would like to say otherwise but not sure if this site would allow me. Food is all frozen and found out when the sewage backs up it goes in the cooler. Not going back read more

I have stopped here twice for lunch when driving by. The atmosphere is a 10 on the lake with great views, comfortable seating, and fitting beach music. However, the food is blah. Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but the Grilled Chicken Sandwich was boring, the fries weren't great, and the Chicken Tenders had no taste and it was a tiny portion for $11. The service was good. Overall, I would recommend giving it a shot just for the vibe, but I wouldn't recommend going here for the food. read more

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Toucans and the Blue Parrot are "The place to be" on the lake! The views from this restaurant are beautiful. There are no inside seats here like there are at Toucans.. which I prefer outside so it works out.. we normally try to eat at blue parrot first! The music makes the environment. The food is good not great in my opinion but the alcoholic drinks are GREAT. Enjoy a nice strawberry daiquiri on a hot day here you won't regret it.. but be aware it can have some crazy wait times! read more

You MUST go here! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great! Staff were fabulous and we sat outside.

Stopped in this weekend after a day of fishing after checking out their website. The menu and prices on their website are REALLY outdated. Everything is $3-6 more, which I understand happens, but update your site. Surprised to see quite a bit of tilapia on a menu and charging $20+ for tilapia that is $1.99/lb at H-mart. You know it's not fresh and undoubtably frozen imported farm raised from China. (You don't want to know how it's raised!). Ordered the lomo, which if you've had it at Alpaca it's fantastic. We were told this was a popular dish by the waitress. The beef was unseasoned, overcooked and tough, and the rice was dried out and hard/crunchy. It was sent back. We also ordered chicken tenders in buffalo sauce and a buffalo chicken wrap. The chicken was terrible.. It was not cooked enough to have a crunchy coating, so it became soggy when coated with sauce yet the chicken was dry and unappealing. The buffalo sauce was nothing more than red-hot sauce with extra vinegar. The 3 of us picked at the chicken dishes. After eating one in our group got sick from the chicken. There was a line to the bathroom, so I believe the parking lot got christened. As a foodie who enjoys eating out and trying new places, but who also cooks as well, I personally would not recommend. Maybe drinks are good and the view is nice, but the food was terrible. Service was average. read more

Great service. Had a large party of 10 adults and 2 kids. Seated immediately for dinner. Food came out quickly and was very good for beach food. I would go back certainly. read more

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the food and service was great! the drinks taste amazing and everything was cooked to perfection! 10/10 would recommend read more

Blue Parrot Grill - tahitian burger with onion rings - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Wonderful and exciting environment. Our go to spot. Even in the extreme heat the waitresses go above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience. They also aren't hard on the eyes Alongside Lake Norman, this is the best restaurant you can visit. The food is incredible too. read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

I have to say we loved this place when we first started going here in 2021. Food was great and affordable! Now it's $10 for fried pickles! Food quality has gone down hill! And they now charge a fee when using your debit card! read more

Phenomenal food and service, great ambience. The water view and sunset was spectacular and they had misting fans to help combat the heat. Definitely will be visiting many more times. read more

last weekend of the season: it was 70 degrees and clear skies with the sun shining on the patio... pulled the umbrella so we wouldn't waste any of the warm. only took a second to get accustomed to the glare off the water but we never did get adjusted to the cackling of NYC lawyers on holiday or the unsupervised youth running amok but Trevor did his best to make it work for us: we started with shrimps and cocktails then a couple fishes and finally a mild word of contempt for the rabble: half a dozen blackened shrimps and a few pineapple rings arrived in all their barbequed-rum glazed tiki glory. managed to finish the plate without soiling my shirt so yeah..!! as we bid them farewell my very nearly perfect fish sandwich showed up accompanied by steamed brocollis and some sauce while the cutest of chicks had fish her way: grilled plus fried plantain and a nice pile of slaw. we both went with the mahi and were quite pleased with it all: soft buns, light flakey fishes, crisp shredded slaw, and non-mush veggies :-) kinda bummed that this was the last scheduled weekend, but kinda glad we end the season oh a high note ...and Trevor says Toucan's next door is open year round for your tiki fix (and maybe a singapore sling?!) read more

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On the early evening of Friday, March 27, 2026, I have a very dear friend who came to this establishment with his dog , just as they have for many years prior. My friend and his dog., which, by the way, his dog is a registered service animal, were greeted with disrespect , discrimination, and seemingly hostile approaches from an employee and another gentleman . The employee proceeded to harshly verbalize to my friend that his dog was not welcome and they would have to leave. The random gentlemen physically grabbed the chair and just about pulled it out from under my friend.! His dog had on collar and leash which were fastened to the chair. Under federal law , ADA , Americans with Disability Act, strictly prohibits, any discrimination towards any individual with a disability , and when individuals are assisted by a service animal and are denied access to the establishment heavy lawsuits, fines, and penalties are consequences of the establishments denial. When an individual enters any establishment and our assisted by a service animal, by law, the establishment can only ask two questions to the individual: question 1: is the animal assisting you due to a disability? Question 2: what type of skills does this animal perform to assist you? They are not allowed to ask for certified animal service documentation and they are not allowed to ask about the individuals disability. The only time an establishment may legally deny the individual and the service animal access is if the animal shows any type of aggressive behavior. I myself can personally vouch for the character of this animal, as well as anywhere from 250,000 to 350,000 individuals from North Carolina down to Key West, Florida and as far Midwest to South Dakota that have come in contact and have interacted with this animal that this animal shows absolutely no aggressive behavior at all whatsoever. The Blue Parrot Grill has broken numerous federal laws, and I believe this can go without saying have displayed mannerisms of common courtesy and customer service. read more

I just recently moved into the area. Have never been but for drinks and apps. Decided to treat my kids and take them to sit and enjoy the view and some gator bites. Unfortunately the food was just ok. I had the Swiss burger and not only was it overcooked but cold like they had cooked it and set out aside. I had no flavor. Swiss cheese was just there and the mushrooms were barely sauted. It was just a terrible burger. They were super busy so maybe the kitchen was just overwhelmed. Hard to believe anyone could screw that up. I was very disappointed. read more

We had a group of people who went to Toucan's next door (who had fabulous service by the way) and wanted to have drinks after. We went to the Blue Parrot patio and moved seats and began to sit down, It was half full because we didn't see anyone to help us around. A group of 3 staff members came out with an ugly attitude and told us we couldn't eat there (thought this because we had a box of leftovers that we were planning to eat it there), and we are not allowed to just move tables. Then made faces at us. The same girl with a pony tail started to talk to another staff member while we could hear every word and rolled her eyes at us. That is not the customer service we expected. We got up and just left, our $300 in drinks went elsewhere! read more

Lots of food choices, laid back vibe. Mixed crowd. Good for having outdoor drinks near lake, enjoyed view. Didn't eat, left to go to Toucan for quieter scene. read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Lake views - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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Went early on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. We had t been in a couple years. Menu was the same high for us was a pleasant surprise because they still had my favorite scallop bistro salad! Service was great and you just cant beat the view! read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Scallop bistro salad - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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We came here on Mother's Day to celebrate two birthdays and had a party of 13. Got there as soon as they opened and were able to secure a table big enough. It was covered and right on the water. Our server was really wonderful. Price for food is extremely affordable compared to other places on the water. The drinks, while absolutely delicious, seemed weak? I had 2 Miami vices and hardly caught a buzz. Someone else in our group got a piña colada and it tasted like a virgin. Overall, the ambiance, service & prices will have us coming back. We had a $77 tab with 4 frozen drinks, 2 entrees and 1 kids meal. I've spent that at a Chili's and that obviously doesn't even compare to a view and menu like this. We plan to bring family visiting here this summer. It felt like a piece of Florida in North Carolina (minus the view of the Duke power plant lol). read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Miami vice - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

A really great place to enjoy a sunset on their outdoor decks. Seafood is very nice and service has always been consistently solid. Be there early for the sunset. read more

Last time I wrote a review for Blue Parrot Grill was three years ago but have been back a couple of times in the meantime. Menu has been revamped and some new tempting items added to an already good menu. Church let out at 10:30 and we got there around 10:55 which was perfect. The restaurant opens at 11:00 so perfect time and even if we a couple minutes early, they let us seat ourselves We were only the second couple there at the time with the other being a young couple with several young children. The restaurant made sure the children were accommodates. Over on the side, we a group that came in via boat about 30 minutes after we got there with a poodle. They made accommodations for the poodle as well but made sure the poodle did not bother other quests. Our server was very good and while not intrusive, made sure we were well served. I was originally going to order the Buffalo Chicken Salad but changed my mine to something I had enjoyed before and that was the Black and Bleu Burger with their excellent fries. My wife order the Crab Cake Sandwich which is two Charleston Style Crab Cakes cooked to perfection and served hot on a nice toasted bun. For her side, she had Sweet Potato Fries. Both were out quickly and both were excellent. The music is a bit loud but not bad. Basically music from the Islands and when we walked in, they were playing " I can see clearly now" which I had never heard in on Steel Drums before. Must say I enjoyed it. Atmosphere was great and being that the temp was sill in the high 70's made for a great and relaxing brunch. Would recommend for anyone with the caveat that the dining is covered but still on a deck and even though they have misting fans, it can get quite hot so plan ahead. read more

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