The best restaurant in the Lake Norman area!

Oh sweet baby Jesus. Best steak place in North Carolina. Perfectly cooked usda prime steak in town. Great environment, romantic and I felt so relaxed. The team here knows the food and are wonderful people. They took care of us well. Coming here again!! read more

We tried Choplin's for the first time last night. It was a wonderful experience- great service, wonderful food, and quiet! You could actually carry on a conversation. This is a great to celebrate something special. We will definitely return!! read more

I probably would never eat at this place again, we have tried it twice now and both times were extremely disappointed. It is very awkward when you walk in and there is no one there to greet you. We had to wait 10 minutes before someone finally greeted us and sat us at a table. There was nothing special about this place at all. This place is just awkward, plain and simple. I can honestly say I've never been served a can of pop at a fancy restaurant before. As far as the food goes, my wife ordered the Seabass that I am confident was nothing more than dolphinfish or some other type of fish passed off as Seabass. My meals so memorable that I can remember what I had two days later. It was very disappointing. To sum it up, mediocre food, mediocre service, at high prices. read more

Great little place. From the outside, it looks like your average restaurant that serves American cuisine. But then you get seated with warm smiles and you know this isn't your average strip-mall restaurant. All of the recipes in here are handed down from the chef's own "Mee Maw," which I think is awesome. I myself have running-in-the-family recipes from my grandma and great grandma, and I think it's great that the chef not only has cherished them, but serves them in a restaurant for his customers to enjoy. They have a varied menu, with daily specials. You can, however get the Mee-Maw special which has a little bit of everything. We tried the loaded potato soup that was hearty and delicious. I had the quiche with the salad, and my husband had the barbecue. Our friend ordered a burger. All of our food was delicious! We also had the apple cinnamon cake, which tasted a bit like a carrot / hummingbird cake. It was very light, fluffy and YUMMY! Will definitely go back to try other stuff from Mee Maw's cuisine. read more

Great family place to eat. True southern comfort food staff very personal chef/owner comes to each table. Soup and specials are addictive will return next week. read more

Great food, upscale atmosphere. The company Christmas party was here. They went out of their way to make us happy. The chef makes it your way. This family-run business has an upscale feel, with a casual, friendly appeal. read more

We went with a large group. Matt, our server, was fabulous. The food was good though a little pricey. They would not accept my Groupon. Said they were too busy. Why offer a Groupon if they are not accepted? read more

Went the other night with my wife for a night out with out kids. The fondue app was great and hot so watch out let it cool off a bit first. I had the new flank steak and my wife had the crab cake. Both of us loved our meals, even though it was flank steak it was still very tender. My wife said the crab cake had a lot of big chunks of crab and was quite tasty. I highly recommend this place. The staff is great and the chef always aims to please and will do anything for you if he has the ingredients. read more

Not impressed. The burger was overdone when I ordered it medium and the fried chicken lacked some salt and was nothing to write home about. Service was great though. read more

Our first time at Choplin's, and we brought friends (also their first time). We made reservations & showed up on time. The atmosphere was quiet & romantic. The food was delicious: the lobster bisque was tasty, the crab martini delicious, and the pan-seared scallops were divine, and dessert - a pistachio orange phyllo cake - was absolutely amazing! For the food, we would give five stars all the way. The waitress, though, is the reason for four stars. She started out nice enough, even telling us to "make ourselves at home" (an odd thing to say, but ok...) But as soon as we paid the bill, and, I mean, the ink on the tip section of the bill had barely dried!, she came over and abruptly told us to leave, because she wanted to get another group seated at our table! Our entire group was slack-jawed flabbergasted! Oh, AND she never brought us our leftovers she had taken to box up... So, my husband spoke to someone who identified himself as the manager... After spending over $200 per couple (and we had tipped generously...something we certainly regretted after her sudden flip behavior), and having been there *LESS than* an hour & a half, total, it would've been nice to at least be able to finish our $15-each after-dinner cocktails without feeling like we had to chug them! So, while the delicious food will bring us back, we know what waitress we will ask NOT to be seated with, and we will NOT pay the final bill until we are completely done & packed up, ready to leave. read more

Everything but the waitress staff. Our waitress would not stay at our table long nought to order drinks from the bar. She just about throw our food at us. When it came. The food was great an we will return again in hope staff will be better on wait on the customers. Your chief was right on putting out great dishes read more

Celebrated Valentines Day here for dinner. The menu was a three course pre-fixe. Shrimp cocktail was a sad looking plate of three shrimp, a blob of great tasting cocktail sauce and some spinach leaves. We had wanted to order a Cesar salad in addition, gladly paying any extra charge but we were told that we could not vary from the menu..ok...Ordered the filet for dinner and were told we could have it medium rare or well done...no variance...ok...we were feeling a bit stifled at this point. The food was good but we just had an uncomfortable feeling the whole time...especially when the bread came to the table in a large basket with two rolls in it! I suppose they were trying to make their night as easy as possible and expedite service to accommodate more people. I felt like we should have had trays and pushed ourselves along in a cafeteria line. read more

Excellent food and ok service. The restaurant became busy after we arrived and our waiter wasn't very attentive. The menu changes daily a D the food is fresh. Mr. Choplin does an amazing job with the menu options. We had the baked mozzarella filet and sirloin and it was delicious. read more

Ordered from the Steak Valet tonight for the first time. Everything from the ordering process to the delivery was simple and easy. The food was amazing. Ordered the BBQ Chicken breast as well as the twin Filet Medallions. What an awesome dinner. And the best part of it all, the Groupon. read more

My husband and I tried Choplin's because of a Groupon and let's just say we will definitely be back! Our waiter, Matt, was fantastic! We never had our water cups empty and my martini was one of the best (they definitely don't skip on the alcohol)! Besides the service, I cannot rave more about the food! We had one of the best steaks and got the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer! Highly recommend this place for a romantic date! read more

The shrimp was awesome and so was the crab dip! My steak could have been seasoned a little more but it was cooked perfectly.

This is one of the best restaurants in the Lake Norman area. The outside is fairly limited but the service and food are wonderful. Every time my wife and I go there, at least one of us gets an entree that is phenomenal. We have been 4-5 times dinner now and each time was really nice. read more

please turn off the TV so that diners don't feel like being in a sports bar type of restaurant

Love this charming restaurant. The food, ambiance and service were perfect. Loved the music! Our server, Elizabeth, made us feel right at home and made terrific recommendations. Was difficult to choose from all of the cleverly named dishes. The chicken salad sandwich was out of this world and the collard greens side, quite tasty. Felt very comfortable and not rushed. Would highly recommend this restaurant and definitely plan on returning! read more

We've experienced Choplin's a few times. We were a party of 6 at 7:30. The service started a little slow due to the way the tables were organized. After the first round of drinks came up, we got in a good groove. The duck was delicious. My wife had the chicken Marsala which was also delicious. 4 of the 6 of us had different flavors of the Creme Brûlée which was also rich and flavorful. There was a small band playing that added a nice touch to the restaurant without overpowering the ambience. read more

This place has amazing food, I mean unbelievably wonderful things happen to your taste buds!! I found Choplin's on Groupon and have been a few times now. A great place to take your significant other if you want to impress and have a great evening. The staff is amazing and are very knowledgeable about the food that is prepared fresh daily. It is an upscale dining experience so it's a little pricey but worth every penny. read more

It's been awhile and we're glad to be back. Very well prepared and excellent service!

I went here on Saturday evening with my girlfriend. We wanted a nice evening out. So I made a reservation on Thursday for 7:30 dinner. When we arrived we were told the reservation was not in the books and the couple behind us had the same issue. The hostess was not at the station and we waited 5 mins for someone to greet us. We were told there would be a wait. I felt weird waiting when we had reservations. We finally were seated the staff is very friendly but the service is slow. They seemed to be understaffed here. The food was good. I ordered the short-ribs and they were tender and the sauce was pretty good. The sides scalloped potatoes were very good and so were the mix vegatables. The protions are generation for the price. Would I come back again yes I give it one more try in hopes the service is better. read more

Fantastic! That's the best word to describe our experience at Choplins. The food was exceptional. My husband and I dine out a lot and our meal at Choplins was as good as it gets. We dined on a Tuesday night and chose Choplins because we hadn't been there in awhile. We first shared the Hot Blue Crab and Spinach Fondue and literally sopped up every drop with the French bread provided. Then we ordered the Cajun dusted Scallops in a lobster cream sauce which was a special and the Seared Tuna with the soy and mustard sauce. My gosh, not only were the plates beautiful but the food was the best fine dining food we've had in a long time. Definitely the best we've had in our area. I can't tell you the last time we've eaten everything on our plates. They have recently updated their restaurant with new cushioned booths with accent pillows all around. And they have a nice wine selection. Our waitress (and it turns out she was Wes's daughter) suggested we try The Riddler. It's a red wine blend and was perfect with our meals. Service was wonderful and Wes (the owner and chef) came out several times to make sure our meal was just right. We highly recommend Choplins. The food is creative and delicious. We will definitely be back soon! (I've included a couple pics I took of the restaurant and our meals) read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Cajun Dusted Scallops in a Lobster Cream Sauce and Seared Tuna in a Soy Mustard Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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I was a little skeptical when we arrived at a sort of strip mall for this type of restaurant. The atmosphere is a little different. Warm and cozy but still feel like it was once a Cato's. However, the staff is incredible! Wow..... They act like family with each other and smoothly interact with their customers. The food was some of the best I have ever eaten!!! Who are these magicians??!!! Wow!!! I was blown away! The Filet Mignon was incredible. I ordered it medium rare. It was perfect. Warm pink center that melted in your mouth. I have never skipped on the A-1 sauce but it was not even a thought as I let each piece melt in my mouth... But let me back up and talk about the French onion soup! Oh my word! Nice base... I could have drank it out of the bowl... But over the homemade bread crouton was 3 layers of cheese which were mozzarella, provolone, and Gruyere cheese. Phenomenal! Dessert was a little bit of heaven in a dish. We split the crème brulee. Wow... My husband loves that particular dessert and has tried many. He said it was very good. It was my first time and I was wowed! The center was not warm however... I felt it would have been better warm but the sugar crust was to die for. Lightly browned and crispy. Overall... I gave 5 stars.. I am so glad we found this place. It was our 5th anniversary and they made it very special for us. All of the staff members turned from what they were doing to say good bye. An amazing place to eat! read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Chicken Marsala fantastic. - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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This restaurant is the essence of fresh food, friendly service and wonderful ambiance. I will bring all my friends and family here. I love places like this. Please let's support local restaurants!! Cory is the best server I've ever met!! read more

Excellent, fresh menu. Went fir my anniversary and they gave us the royal treatment. Very relaxing atmosphere. Just all around great restaurant. read more

I have been to Choplin's three times already. The food is excellent. Seafood is fresh. Meals are flavorful and the spinach salad with the dressing which is made by the chef is delicious. Have had the scallops, fillet and recently the zuppa di pesce. Amazing! Nice atmosphere and service was good! read more

Had a great time tonight. This is an awesome date night restaurant. Food was delicious. Staff was terrific.

Worst customer service that I have ever experienced at a restaurant. I had reservations for 7:00 for a very special event. At 7:30, they began taking people with reservations after mine just because they arrived at the bar for drinks prior to my 7:00 reservation. Apparently, the locals know that this is how they do things there. They kept telling me that my table would be up soon. At 8:00, the table that they promised me was still ordering drinks. We left about 8:30 with NO DINNER and no promise of a table within the next hour. read more

The service here is Absolutely Impeccable. The chef prepares everything only to the complete satisfaction of each individual customer. If you're looking for THE place to eat in Lkn this is the place to go. Tender meats, Savory Fresh Veggies, and Desserts to die for! Choplins serves you feel like family. read more

Had lunch at Choplin's today. I had the catfish,broccoli casserole and fried squash. It was all outstanding. I have heard there is also a chocolate cake that is divine!! I will try next time. I would definitely recommend !!! read more

Wonderful experience from start to finish. We were there to celebrate some very special occasions and we were a large party. Cory was super attentive and took care of our every request. The food was exceptional, service superb. Highly recommend. read more

Fresh, locally sourced food that is lovingly prepared with beautiful presentation. Soups, salads, and main dishes are spectacular and the service is among the best I've ever encountered. The name of the restaurant is the owner's name and he really takes pride in his preparations. Their scallops are exceptional. Food is all delicious. Really unusual, special experience. It can be pricey but well worth the cost. And I wish they were open on Sundays. read more

The only reason I'm counting off a star on this restaurant is bc of the location. Food is amazing and the service is wonderful. They have a really interesting menu... there's something there for everyone. read more

Chopin's is excellent! Delicious food,people and ambiance. Their menu represents southern class hospitality at it's best!

Amazing food! The wine, appetizers, entrées and desserts were top notch! We will be back for sure and highly recommend this diamond in the rough to anyone looking for a fantastic meal! The service was impeccable and the owner stopped by our table and was a gem! I can't wait to return! read more

Excellent all around dinner and service. Best seared scallops I have had. Family feel to the place and very comfortable. Is in a strip center, but the food and comfortable vibe are worth a visit. read more

Came here for dinner with my parents and we loved it! It's hidden from the main road so it wasn't too busy on a Friday night. The food is a little pricey but they give you nice portions and the quality matches the price. The thing that stood out the most to me was the service. Matt was our waiter and he handled my father's (terrible) dad jokes, our indecisiveness and all of our questions very well. Our waters were never low and the food came out quickly and warm. We ordered crab fondue to start, the NY strip, crispy duck, and a spicy pasta with every type of seafood you could think of on it. All of our dishes were really tasty. We'll definitely be back! read more