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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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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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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Blue Parrot Waterside Grill: Where the Views Are Gorgeous and the Birds Might Be Drunk I came to Blue Parrot Waterside Grill because someone said it was "the place to be" on Lake Norman. They weren't wrong--if you enjoy sunshine, boat-watching, and food that may or may not be judging you for wearing flip-flops with socks. The view? Stunning. 10/10. I almost forgot I came to eat. The lake sparkled, the boats cruised by, and I was seated next to a speaker blasting Jimmy Buffett like it was his personal comeback tour. Paradise. I ordered the crab cakes, because I'm fancy like that. They arrived looking proud of themselves, served on a plate that whispered, "We made it through culinary college." Delicious, though I'm 90% sure the crab used to have a gym membership. The drink menu is what I imagine a parrot would come up with after a long day at sea--bright colors, too many fruit garnishes, and names like "Lake Water" and "Boat Fuel." I got the "Parrot Punch," which punched me directly into a nap. The only downside: the service can be a little island time. Our waiter was very chill--so chill, in fact, that I'm not sure he knew he was our waiter. At one point, I caught him deep in conversation with a seagull. Still, would I come back? Absolutely. It's like spring break for grown-ups--if spring break involved fried shrimp, boat shoes, and yelling "WOOOO!" every time a pontoon honks. Final rating: 4.5 out of 5 parrots. One flew away before dessert. read more

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

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

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

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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Good food,good service and nice sunset view!!I had order the mussle and crabcake with mahi-mahi and it was delicious also the food didnt take a long time and also the service was good and the server are very friendly...I would recommend people to come and eat.i think it could be good if u like a nice view and good food read more

Blue Parrot Grill - Sunset view..Good drinks,good quality of food! - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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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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

The sunsets just adds to the great food and great service. It is rare that you find great seafood inland North Carolina.

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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First timer. I was in the area for work and stopped for lunch. It was a nice day and I sat on the patio near the water. The staff were super friendly and my order of grilled shrimp was perfect. It was nice to watch the boats pass by. I will be back when I'm not working for a few "beverages" at the patio bar. read more

Food, service and atmosphere. Best on the lake. Been a regular for four years. We love bringing our friends too.

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

My wife and I just moved to the Lake Norman area from Alabama (still have Alabama licenses). I have previously dined at this establishment a few times when taking the boat out. Today was a special day the bar tender grabs my ID feels it and says this ID does not feel real.... My job requires me to be above the age of 21 to be able to hold the licenses that I hold. I attempted to show my other government issued documentation but the bar tender went and got the manager, the manager came up to me pushed the cards towards my direction and I quote " WE ARE NOT SERVING YOU." I replied I have been here multiple times and pretty frequent. he said "I HAVE BEEN HERE 17 YEARS, WHEN YOU TOP THAT COME BACK." this disrespect from him was unreal. make sure you have only a North Carolina licenses everyone. read more

Try the onion rings....they will be worth the wait. Completely outdoor venue. Shares same menu as its sister restaurant next door, Toucans. Good bar and more than adequate menu selection. Parking can be tricky on popular days. read more

Blue Parrot Grill - The best onion rings you'll ever eat. I get them every time! - New American Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

It's a saturday night, and my friends and I were looking for a good dinner spot. We found this place online and we called ahead to inquire about our party of 8. The girl who picked up the phone recommended we show up 30 minutes before to ensure we get seated at our preferred time. I'm not sure who the girl was, but clearly she only wished for our demise. Like the good civilians we are, we do as she says, we show up at 6:30 with the intent to be seated at 7. Once we approach the counter to put our name down, the host tells us with a malicious smile, "The wait will be one hour." I am slightly startled but I regain my composure and go back to the waiting area with a smile. A hour and a half passes, I go back up to the same host. His blonde side part that was falling off the side of his head distracted me for a second before I asked him about the hold up. He proceeded to tell me we would be seated soon. 30 more minutes pass and my blood starts to boil. I even saw the two male hosts mock me and laugh at our group still waiting as if this was some little game, but they didn't know who they were dealing with... I then saw one of the hosts bend down to pickup a menu off of the floor and all I could see was a sparkly rainbow thong gleaming in the moonlight, because it was now nightfall. After waiting over two hours the boyfriends led us to our table and slam the menus down as if to prove a point. They then walked away with sass comparable to a privileged 16 year old girl who drives a white Range Rover. What we soon discovered was that McDonald's has nicer facilities than this restaurant. My poor friend who is handicapped had to climb over the table just to get into her seat. She recently got into a boating accident which cause her leg to be twisted at a 18.5 degree angle and the fact she had to put her life at risk to get into a chair just disgusted me immensely. As we finally relaxed into our seats we took in the atmosphere, blue LED lights everywhere. I don't know who's gonna tell them, but this is a family restaurant, not a strip club. Our food arrived and I will give them props, it was pretty good. We paid, and started to walk out the door when I felt hot breath in my ear. It was the blondie from earlier, and he whispered to me, "Don't come back and stay away from my man." I laughed nervously because now I felt threatened by this string bean built boy. I got back to my car as quickly as I could and sighed in relief that I made it through that nightmare of a dinner. In conclusion, don't come to Blue Parrot. read more

The food was delicious! Our server Talya was the best. She was very friendly and very upbeat! Everyone in our party was very pleased

The food and service were great at the bar! Perfect for sunsets, overall fun vibe. Fish tacos were recommended! read more

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

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