There needs to be more places this. The atmosphere is amazing and staff as well. The old fashioned is excellent. The shrimp cocktail great although the cocktail sauce was lacking. Caesar salad good and the steak great. The rice side dish and key lime pie amazing. Red wine was awesome. Can't wait to go back. read more

Everything about our experience was absolutely perfect. We came for our anniversary and had made a reservation. From start to finish, the customer service was top tier. Our table was decorated with flower petals and a note saying happy anniversary. The food was fantastic and our waitress was great. And to end the meal, we ordered a dessert and it was brought out with a sparkler to celebrate. I feel they went above and beyond to help us celebrate. I highly recommend Choplin and will be coming back! read more

First time back since before covid.. so disappointed. Food was decent, but overpriced for what you get. Had a reservation but still waited over a half hour. I have a feeling the business is being transitioned over to another owner. read more

Always-Pebbles & Cherrelle Body and Soul-Anita I'm On Your Side-Jennifer Holiday Almost Doesn't Count-Brandy Pretty Wings-Maxwell When We-Tank ( I freaking died laughing...but ayeee) Honor You-Temptations One Woman-Jade Y'all-the music was so good I needed to list what I heard before I got to the food. I told the manager "I love y'all's music. I have all these CDs." She just said "I'm glad you enjoyed it." And the food was slamming. 4 oz. filet mignon medallions and grilled halibut in some kind of vegetable roux (think that's what they call it), fried brussels w/some kinda of caramelized glaze and blue cheese crumbles. I forget what was in the cocktail other than OJ but it was solid. It was so good I felt (slightly) guilty about the Groupon (but get it before it's gone)! Our server was attentive and the manager supplemented well, checking on folks when the server was away. Nice atmosphere, kinda dimly lit-it's a good date option. Obviously if you're in certain parts of Charlotte it's a hump to get this spot off hidden up in the cut off 77 in Cornelius-but it was worth it. I hope to go back and bring some friends even if I can't use a Groupon. read more

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My husband and I had a free evening and so we went to Choplin's for dinner primarily because of favorable reviews. It's located in a strip mall, which is fine. But we arrived to a swath of wet and matted red carpet with a pair of mismatched rope chains in the parking lot at the entrance, which was pretty tacky. Inside the walls were black and there were chandeliers hanging from a dropped ceiling and prints of famous paintings scattered throughout. We were seated at the table and there were sofas on either side. They were incredibly low (I am very tall) and so I awkwardly fell onto my sofa, thinking it was grown up height, and the table edge was about 7-8 inches below my chin which made me feel like a child. Using utensils was very difficult due to having to reach up. We ordered the crab meat appetizer and it was brought very quickly. There was meat visibly in it, but we could not taste crab flavor. All I could taste was cream cheese and we pushed aside whatever melted slab of cheese was on top. We ate less than 1/4 of it. Our waitress took our meal order during the appetizer and it took about an hour for them to arrive at the table. I had the duck which was pretty good and my husband had chicken marsala which was also average. The odd thing about the duck... the menu states 1/2 roasted duck and so I assumed some breast and a thigh/leg. I ordered it because I love duck breast, but it arrived and there were two thing/legs. I suppose it did not specify which half of the bird is used, but I was surprised to just get the bottom half! All throughout, there was a manager/hostess hurriedly running back and forth around the place, and servers were rolling their eyes at her, creating a level of stress to the ambiance. When it was finally time to get the check, I noticed they charged for two of those horrid crab appetizers. Frankly, the prices indicate a higher quality of food, service and ambiance. Better food and service can easily be had at establishments not purporting themselves to be high end, for a third of the price. read more

The ambiance is really nice but I think there was a new cook. The food wasn't bad but the bread & butter was hard. The food was cold & the desserts were very overpriced. 2x2 brownie $12 I was disappointed that they didn't have the strawberry cake that was on the website & they didn't have. The waiter was a little overbearing but kind. read more

Today was my husband's birthday so we planned to eat dinner as a family at Choplin's , the experience was horrible. We were sat with a waiter that was new and we waited almost an hour for our entrees. I would not advise eating at this restaurant. The food was cold and the service was horrible. read more

Made same day reservation via OpenTable. Arrived 5 minutes before reservation to be told 'we don't have control of OpenTable.' What? 'We will still honor your reservation, but there will be a 30 minute wait.' Ok...odd but doable. Go outside in the 'outdoor patio' (parking space) and overhear two other groups talking about having same experience and one had been waiting 70 minutes and the other 45. Unorganized. Misleading. If you do end up going, don't use OpenTable and don't believe the wait times. read more

If you need a "nice dinner" spot for a date night or to host company/friends, I highly recommend Choplin's. It might be in the most unassuming location but the food and service are top notch. Reservations are highly recommended. We were able to snag one of 4 seats at the bar on our last visit but that is a rare opening for a last minute dinner decision. They also have a side room for groups, if you need a spot for a dinner party. We have had Thanksgiving dinner in the past which was a massive buffet with all the options. It was so good and I didn't have to cook. On non-holiday visits, we like the Brussel sprout appetizer, the scallops entree, the salmon entree, the Southern-style lunch menu with daily specials, and anything on their homemade dessert board. The portions are huge! You definitely get your money's worth and it's great to enjoy a second meal. On our last visit we got dessert to go and took it next door to Lost Worlds Brewing to continue the evening of fun. It was a great decision and I highly recommend it. If you can't get reservations, you can order takeout and enjoy it at Lost Worlds! Delicious...enjoy! read more

Food wasn't the best and service was horrible. I had reservation for 7:30 and didn't get seated til after 8. Hostess(older lady) was quite rude. People next to us waited over an hr for there food and one of them got up and left. read more

I came across this restaurant on Yelp and wanted to try it after seeing the pictures and good reviews. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza so it does not seem as nice as it is inside. The restaurant was dimly lit and had dinner tables and booths inside. The restaurant is not huge but it was a nice size. There was a nice waiting area near the front door and check in desk. We made a reservation for a Friday evening at 5:30 and were one of the first people to be seated once we arrived. By the time that we left, the restaurant was pretty packed. Our server came over & explained that the menu is changed weekly and told us the chef's favorites. We ended up getting the crab & spinach fondue for our appetizer. You can get the fondue for free if you check in and order an entree. The fondue was really good and was served with warm bread. For dinner, I opted for the lamb lollipops. I was served two lollipops with a spinach almond pesto and a balsamic demi glaze. They were tender and were served with Yukon mashed potatoes and vegetables. My meal was really good. I would definitely come back to try some of the chef's other creations. read more

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Choplin's has become one of our favorite spots for fine dining! We've been here several times already and have not been disappointed with our experience! Our most recent visit was for our 4th wedding anniversary. When I made the reservation online, I let them know my wife and I were celebrating this occasion. When we got there, we were pleasantly surprised that they seated us at their VIP table (a cozy little booth that provides the maximum privacy possible within the restaurant)! On top of that, they hung a mistletoe over our table to go with our celebration of love. We ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and they are REALLY GOOD!! They came out crispy and warm, and they taste really good. They definitely do not disappoint! We ended up taking half of it home bc they give such a big portion (it could easily be shared amongst 4 people). My wife ONLY orders their salmon dish and substitutes the rice for the mashed potatoes. The orange sauce that they use in that dish is DEEE-LISH!! It's so good that she can't bring herself to order anything else! I, on the other hand, like trying different things. I've had 3 different main courses over the times we've been here, which include the Crackling Duck, the Ribeye steak, and the Lamb Lollipops, which are my FAVORITE!! The tenderness and the seasoning of the lamb, the creaminess of the mashed potatoes, and the flavor of the vegetables make this dish my go-to!! Not that the duck and ribeye weren't good; it's just that I enjoy the lamb so much more!! This restaurant is a MUST TRY if you haven't been here yet!! read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Lamb Lollipops (cooked medium) with vegetables over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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I really enjoyed a nice quiet intimate dinner with my boyfriend Saturday. We made a 9 reservation to use a Groupon. The hostess was so sweet and kind to give some local recommendations on how to visit the surrounding lake Norman area before dinner to kill time. The restaurant is dimly lit with white table paper- intimate and classy touch. We were offered some bread and our server brought two wine tastes to go with my seabass. I went with the buttery Chardonnay-it was so good. My blackened seabass was crispy on the outside and nice and soft and flaked with my fork. I loved the creamy and rich lobster Madeira sauce. The substituted veggies went well with my dish also! My boyfriend liked his ribeye but it was low on extra flavor - can go in two directions depending on how you like your steaks seasoned. The baileys chocolate cake was rich with a creamy baileys flavor and had a nice little crunch with the chocolate chips-highly recommend and I typically don't love chocolate. Overall, great experience and would go again and recommend! read more

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Stopped here on the way to airport and was surprised by the diversity of the menu. Usually you find a place that has a wide menu nothing is good but this place was all that and more! The red velvet cake had a weird peppermint flavor frosting which didn't do it for me but was told many people love it. Otherwise flawless!! read more

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I chose this place based on another yelp review. I'm happy with my decision. This restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Our food and service were memorable. The is clean. They have a 98.5 sanitation grade. It is also elegant and cozy. They have done a great job of transforming a banal strip shopping center unit into a beautifully accessorized dining location. As soon as we were seated our server was there. She introduced herself as, Elizabeth, and said "I'll be taking care of you tonight" and that she did. She knew the menu and was able to answer every question we presented her. She even knew the drink menu by heart. We never wanted for anything. She was unobtrusively present the entire night. The food experience began with an appetizer of crab dip and baguette slices. It was really good and it was just enough for the entire table to have a few slices of bread dip. I ordered scallops and exchanged the rice for mashed potatoes. The scallops were cooked perfectly (I am picky about my scallops.) My son ordered a bowl of French onion soup that was good. He also ordered an 8oz fillet mignon that was cooked perfectly. My daughter's chicken was really good and had a Marsala sauce on it that made the entire plate delicious. A friend eating with us ordered beef medallions. This dish was more elevated that it sounds. This was my second choice. I tasted it and it was superb. The cocktails were good. My daughter ordered a signature cocktail called "The Chef's Kiss" that she enjoyed. My date ordered the Cary Grant which was a chocolate drink that reminds of a Bushwacker or a Mudslide. It came in a Martini glass. It was pretty and tasty! Our entire night was special. The Choplin's staff had a lot to do with that! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We recently ate at Choplin's for the second and last time. They were clearly over booked as they told us we had to wait even though we had a reservation. They said they didn't have a two top available. When I made a complaint, we were magically seated at a 4 top table. From the start, our waitress acted like she couldn't be bothered. We ordered drinks and looked over the menu. Next we had salads that were awful. Who serves romaine lettuce with the ends still on them?? So gross! Little to no ingredients or dressing. Needless to say, we wasted good money on salads that were inedible. My husband ordered the salmon and it was served with box grade tumeric rice and some over seasoned green beans. He said the salmon was ok, not mind blowing. I ordered the filet and it was cooked to my liking, but that was about it. Bland is an understatement. No seasoning at all. My sides were the same over seasoned green beans and some box grade scalloped potatoes. For $200 dollars we expected a much better experience. We will save our money and go to the many other excellent restaurants in and around the area. We also had several people bring out things that we didn't order and belonged to other tables. Very disappointing and lack luster experience. read more

We called Choplin's for reservations since they did not have a reservation service but only got an answering machine. We left a message but no one return our call. We actually arrived early for dinner around 6:00 pm. There was hardly anyone there. I had high hopes for this restaurant even when I saw the health grade at 93%. The interior seemed cute and it had a cute theme with pictures of Marilyn Monroe but would soon find out that their food was very disappointing. The menu was pricey with steaks starting at $50.00. We waited an hour and a half for our dinner. I ordered my steak "medium" and thought it was weird when I cut into the filet and noticed that my knife would not cut into it...it was raw. Not only my steak, but everyone's steak was raw. Now I don't mind a steak with some good bloody juices from time to time, but not stretchy raw and un-chewable. We realized to get it corrected might mean another hour wait. So we tried to eat the outside of the steaks. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

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Truly a heavenly experience with food & wine! The beef medallions with lobster tail entree is absolutely stellar. The creme brûlée is generously sized for 2 to share. Good selection of wines that pair well with the menu. Even the coffee was served at just the right temperature to warm the mug but not burn the tongue. The staff hospitality is angelic. Definitely the place to celebrate the end of the day with a wonderful meal in a pleasant setting. read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Beef Medallions & Lobster Tail - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Love to go to Chopin's!! It's all good, food, service,ambience. I pretty much get the catfish all the time and the vegetables are great.

Went here for an anniversary dinner with my wife. We ordered French onion soup and baked oysters for apps. Dinner was fruit of the sea (lobster tails shrimp scallops and fish over linguine in a red sauce) and tenderloin medallions with mash potatoes Pros The host and server were very friendly Where we were seated was very intimate. Nice for an anniversary dinner. The French onion soup was delicious. The red sauce in the fruit of the sea was very good. If you like very hot (temp) food then this is the place. Cons 1st let me say to be fair there was a big party in the restaurant but there were also empty tables. We did also tell the server we were in no hurry It took 15 minutes to get our drink order and 45 minutes to get our apps. We placed our dinner order as soon as the apps arrived and that took another 35 minutes to arrive. The baked oysters had 5 shells but only 3 oysters and the entire order was severely over cooked to the point of being burnt. The fruit of the sea had no shrimp and the scallops were 1 or 2 sea scallops in total cut into 1/4" slices. The lobster tails (2) were frozen tails overcooked so badly to be rubber. The mashed potatoes looked to be reheated with well overcooked vegatables mixed in. Totl cost before tip was $180. Not unexpected but the meals were not worth the price We just didn't want to drive into Clt tonight and thought we would give this atry read more

First time coming here and I literally fell in love with steakhouse iceberg lettuce with the balsamic honey dressing....to the point I wanted to lick the bowl! But I held back and did not. The lamb chops were phenomenal even without the mint jelly but the mint jelly would of given this place 5 stars for me. Delish food and drinks! This place did not disappoint. read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Lollipop Australian Lamb Chops* - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Service was terrible and management was even worse. I would not go back to this restaurant ever.

Had a dinner date here. It's is a really nice intimate set up. They take reservations or you can just walk in and wait to be seated. The fried Brussel Sprouts were delicious and definitely enough to share among a few people. The entrees were also really nice portions for the price. We ended up taking some home at the end of our dinner. I would return and try some other menu items in the future. Staff did wear masks and/or a face shield. Tables were spread out so no one was directly next to another party. read more

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This place is it! If I had a million bucks I'd eat here everyday. Our family come here all the time and I'm never upset. My sister and I always split the medallions and I get a lobster bisque. And we never leave without dessert. I don't have a negative word to say thanks to the amazing food and the amazing service (s/o to Danielle for not even needing to ask what we want to order because she already knows) read more

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Bad service. Over three hours to order, get drinks, eat, and pay. Cold, pre-prepared food. The owner was extremely rude to several guests. Have never written a negative review; this is my first. read more

Went here with some friends for a nice dinner. Server was very good, very helpful with some dietary restrictions in our party. Food was excellent. Fish was very fresh, steaks looked great! read more

Took my wife there for her birthday 2/8/25 and a fabulous meal. Great food, great service and nice ambience. Can't wait till they move to Huntersville. Servers were the best as the food was. read more

Great surprise. We were a little hesitant to go here because review photos don't do it justice. Everyone's food was excellent, service was very good and cocktails were mixed perfectly. Ambience was fine. read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Do yourself a favor and visit this awesome restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing, everything we tasted melted in other mouths. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. Absolutely the best meal we had in a while. Highly recommend Choplins!!!. read more

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Ordered doordash pickup and the food was fresh and great quality for the price! We got the French onion soup, the stuffed mushrooms and the pair of filet medallions to split with hubs and myself. Cannot wait to try them in-person! read more

Great food; nice atmosphere; slow service in seating groups with reservations Nice birthday message added to our dessert read more

It's tIme for an updated Choplin's review and Chef Wes and crew are once again up to the 5 Star task. According to check-in's I'm at 16 visits over the years with the most recent coming this weekend on a kind of spur of the moment, "Honey what do you feel like eating" moment. I'm an absolute sucker for their Bourbon French Onion soup which is a menu staple but this visit was intrigued by the lobster bisque which I'd never seen available before. What a nice change-up! This was by far the best lobster bisque I've had recently and I've had it from Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille and Alton's over the past 6 months or so. Let's just say those others are lacking big time vs. the flavor Chef was able to deliver. I tried a steak cut I'd never heard of and again was glad I did. A "Times Square" striploin. It was about a 2 inch thick rectangle of perfect medium rare goodness. So tender and flavorful. The side was scalloped potatoes that are again a Choplin's standard and absolutely creamy and delicious. My wife had the mussels app as her dinner. They were served in a "please soak me up with bread" tomato sauce and, we did as ordered. Most of the servers have been there for years and are quick with a smile, friendly banter and go out of their way to make regulars and new diners alike feel comfortable. The menu has a lot of rotating standards and many changing, what's fresh today, options and in my opinion, it really does not matter what you order as Wes will bring it forth with great flavor. if you don't see it on the menu just ask and it's likely something that suits you can be whipped up. Saw it in action on this visit as a customer a table over was Vegan and before we left, I saw him eating his meal and looking happy doing it. Thanks Choplin's for doing what you do so well and doing it here in LKN! read more

First time here and just honestly disappointed. Reservations were at 7:30 where sat by 7:45. Our server was "Lee" not to come here and bash anyone but my experience was not pleasant he forgot my drink from the bar didn't get it for another 30 mins after a reminder. Coming from NY is was not that busy to be that forgetful. We ordered an appetizer didn't get the appetizer until 8:44 and 1 minute after getting our appetizer we received our dinner I asked him why are we getting our appetizer with our food 1 hour late. (Everyone that came after us had ate their dinner not even joking ) he said not his fault but blamed the kitchen.....right Lee. He refused to clean the table from the empty bread basket and dirty bread plates but just them piled up on the table while we ate. No water refills just overall bad service not sure if I'd like to be back. read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Just piled dirty plates he wouldn't clean off the table - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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The food is really good and much better than what you would expect in a strip shopping center. The onion soup and lobster bisque are as good or better than what you'd be served in France. read more

Ok. Let me tell you SUMTHIN! Hubby and I went to Choplin's Steak & Seafood tonight for the first time and... BAY-BEEEEEE!!! This was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a while. From the moment that we arrived until we left everything was a 5 experience. We were greeted so warmly by Char. We knew we were in for an outstanding experience as soon as we encountered her. Our server was Elizabeth. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe her. Friendly, Sweet, Patient, Knowledgeable and Engaging but not overly chatty. I haven't even gotten to the food yet y'all. The ambiance was lovely - lighting, music, decor - all perfect. Every employee that we came into contact with was superb. The food. The FOOD y'all!! We started with the Crispy North Carolina Shrimp and the Blue Crab and Spinach Dip. AH-MA-ZING!!! Generous portions and I would have licked the plates if I wasn't trying to be classy tonight. Hubby ordered the salmon. Of course, I had to have some of his food - perfectly seared on the edges, moist and flavorful in the middle. I had the scallops with asparagus and scalloped potatoes. The scallops were huge and so FRESH!!! The scalloped potatoes were so good! Again, not enough adjectives to describe our experience. I cannot believe I've been in Huntersville for 18 years and I'm just now discovering this place. I canNOT. This is our new spot. They gon' be sick and tired of seeing my face in the place. Seriously tho...all of the reviews are TRUTH!! If you don't know 'bout Choplin's you're missing out. Let me get off of Facebook and go eat my leftovers and I WILL be licking the plate cause I'm HOME. THANK YOU Wes Choplin for an unforgettable and amazing date night with the hubby. **Edited to talk about the dessert!! How can I forget that?? My husband had the Key Lime Pie (they make all of their desserts in house). The key lime pie had the perfect amount of tanginess. Hubby said it hit him in a spot he forgot he had! Lol! I had the salted caramel and toffee cheesecake. Not something that I would normally order but I just KNEW it was gon' be good. And guess what?? It WAS! That's all I have to say about that. read more

This was our first time here. We almost left because it was one hour before lunch closure and the hostess was rushing us to order our food before we were seated. It's was a girl's birthday brunch and we almost left...I'm glad we didn't! Y'all when I say this is the best little seafood spot I've had in a long time, it's no lie!!!! First of all, it is always busy so try going for lunch and ask for dinner items the Chef is accommodating for some dishes! But let's get into this shrimp appetizer! I don't even know the name of it. The hostess messed up our order and we got it by mistake. The sauce on it makes you want to slap your momma! My entree was the scallops with sweet and sour cabbage and sweet potato casserole! I didn't need a dessert! The service was great! Yes, our hostess apologized and made us whole. We will be back, read more

Don't be deterred by the fact that this place is in a strip mall. My colleagues and I came here and the food was great. I had the lamb lollipops and they were cooked perfectly with a delicious balsamic glaze with crumbled chèvre. Additionally not photographed I ordered the Key Lime pie because being from Florida means it's a habit. The Key Lime Pie was made in house and was absolutely perfect. We also ordered the Bananas Foster which was decadent! Great food- I definitely recommend. read more

Choplin's Restaurant - Bananas Foster - Seafood Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Food, service, and ambiance were great. The place is a little noisy (to be expected when popular and packed). We had a member of the group with several special requests and they accommodated them all with a smile. Our food was cooked to perfection and desert was fantastic. We normally take a pass, but they explained they were homemade and they did not disappoint. read more

I had long wondered about this restaurant and now I'm sorry I hadn't found it sooner. A very nicely acquainted place in a strip center off the beaten track, it's neighbor is a Thai restaurant I haven't tried but with an excellent reputation. I was there for lunch and was greeted warmly despite the cold day. The place wasn't empty and it wasn't full but the staff was just right frequently visiting the table to see if there was anything they could do. The menu was nice but limited. Surprisingly I saw the catfish on a different day and asked about it and they said they would be happy to provide that item. It was great. The French fries were terrific. The green beans were green beans. And the muffin was maddeningly delicious. I am looking forward to returning for dinner. The selection looks awesome. read more

Best food I've had in a long time. Our server Kelly was attentive and pleasant. Wonderful vibe throughout the restaurant.