The vibe, the aesthetic, the food, everything is solid. It won't blow you away, but it's good. That being said, making an appetizer that has about a pint of three different dips and providing you with only 6 Dorito sized pita chips to dip in them, then charging you an extra $3 when you ask for some more pita chips (5 this time) is an interesting strategy. If you want to get their "acclaimed" appetizer, consider stopping at a store to buy your own $3 bag of about 30 pita chips, rather than spending a fortune on a single appetizer. It tasted great, it'd just be great if you weren't expected to start ripping up napkins and dipping them in to actually taste the dip once you get through your wartime ration of pita chips. Great food otherwise! read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Poor service, great menu.The host wasn't too informative.I explained it was my first time there and wasn't sure the difference in seating areas.I simply opted for the bar since I was dining alone. There were 2 Bartenders but the 1 didn't acknowledge me until everyone left.I was given an outdated menu by the time someone checked back I had to choose another drink.They small batch the old fashioned drinks, nothing to write home about. I started with the oysters rockafella and wanted to order more but it was hard to get the bartenders attention. The atmosphere is beautiful,maybe the service will be better another time read more

We went for Easter brunch. It was overpriced, unimaginative, and underwhelming. We arrived to find only 4 other tables seated. The buffet was boring and the food was tasteless. There was no a single option worth remembering. We enjoyed Port City but Lake House will be a 1 and done for us. read more

Such a nice lunch! Overall, yummy food, friendly service, nice, clean and relaxed atmosphere. read more

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The food is good but the presentation could use some work. Alot of us ordered the seafood tower salad. You would think that the seafood would be in top instead of mixed in. The herb lemon aioili could be reworked as it had the thickness of mayo which made is a challenge to drizzle over a salad but the flavor was there. I added seared tuna. The food was good and everyone likes what they ordered. The chanel #6 was a pretty cocktail but it was sweet. The white sangria looked good. The service was amazing, the ladies that assist us were patient, kind and did not forget a thing we asked for. The location on the water was beautiful. I would go again. read more

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Hostess was very rude multiple times. We left before sitting down. Have had great experiences in the past but today was really bad.

We waited at least 10 minutes at hostess stand, then went to try to find someone and the hostess, josie, was so incredibly rude we ended up leaving and going to Hello Sailor. Very welcoming and friendly there. read more

we came here for a late lunch and absolutely loved the views. the food was delicious and the service was so quick. highly recommend for a yummy bite around the lake norman area!! read more

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Lakehouse was a pleasant treat! It's located right on Lake Norman and had great views of the lake in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu has a mix of American fare and seafood dishes. I ordered the branzino Mediterranean style with potato wedges. Their expresso Martini was delicious. My friend ordered the burrata with balsamic caviar and salad and she enjoyed her meal. We sat out on the patio and it was the perfect setting to enjoy the view. They have plenty of seating and you can even stroll the board walk to get a little closer to the water. Service is friendly. We went mid afternoon and we were seated promptly but I could see where this place could need reservations during peak times. read more

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I really enjoyed my lunch here. The service was great and the food was good. I will be back with the husband for a lunch date overlooking the water! read more

We tried this place under the prior management the first time was excellent the 2nd not so much! So we were excited to see what the new management changed or improved! I didn't notice any changes to the exterior or interior but the menu is a bit different! One noteworthy addition is the Truffle Mushroom Pizza - can someone say YUM . The buffalo wings were tasty too - nice meaty wings with a nice buffalo sauce not too oily and the right amount of zip! We had a Greek pastry akin to a donut hole for zert and it was delicious also. The pastry itself is not too sweet but it sits atop cinnamon honey and we ask for strawberry puree as well! Overall it's a great option for dinner on the lake! We returned a couple of days later and I had the lemon chicken the flavor was good but the noodle was too think I prefer the thin spaghetti noodle or angel hair pasta even! Hubby had a burger and it was a tad too well done for him but that's an even fix by ordering med rare as opposed to medium! read more

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Dinner out with a friend in the greater Charlotte, NC area brought us to Lake House. This is a fun upscale, casual restaurant tucked in a neighborhood on a lake. Plentiful seating with a cool bar and water views. Service started out rough with a long wait before being greeted or drink orders. After I got up and requested a server the manager and pinch hitter server step in. From that point we were well attended. Food was excellent from the appetizers to the mains. I ordered the short ribs and mash which was perfectly cooked and the table got salads and stuffed pork chop, crab cakes and mac & cheese. Overall the food was so good and the service excellent that the slow start hardly dampened the experience. I would go back again for the food and the extensive menu to keep tasting! read more

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I've eaten at the Lake House 4-5 times now and enjoyed it every time. The service has been excellent even when it's busy. Food comes out quickly and accurately which had been hit for miss for previous owners of this very large restaurant. Tower salad is delicious!! They also have good wings, fish tacos and flat breads. Drink selection is great and prices are reasonable. Nicely decorated with a huge beautiful inside bar. Lake views are nice from inside, the covered patio area and outside deck. read more

This is a lovely boat in restaurant. Food was good and service was excellent. The porch was nice to sit on but it got toasty. read more

We really enjoyed our lunch here. We sat out in the covered patio, and enjoyed the Seafood Tower salad, and the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The staff were all very friendly and our server, Jay, was great! The great food, paired with the beautiful lake view is unbeatable. read more

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What a beautiful first-time experience! I visited this charming lakefront restaurant and was immediately drawn in by the peaceful ambiance -- watching boats glide by as we dined made it feel like a mini escape. So relaxing! I ordered the half chicken, which was perfectly seasoned and delicious. My friends enjoyed the zucchini chips, shrimp, oysters, short ribs, and creamed spinach -- and not a single complaint from the table. The food was a hit all around! The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the great vibe. Since I was just visiting, this spot truly made my North Carolina trip feel special. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town -- this place is a gem worth revisiting! read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Quick service, delicious food and great lakeside ambiance. Good value for your dollar. read more

I was surprised to see this place had rebranded from port city bc I had no idea. It is SO much better than the old port city. I went with a group of girls and we absolutely loved everything we ate. The salads were huge and delicious. The bolognese dish was to die for and I seriously can't stop thinking about the seabass. The ambiance is gorgeous & upscale yet and relaxing with lake vibes. I am giving this place 4 stars only because our service was SOO slow. We could never seem to find a server. It took forever to get drinks and we actually had to hunt someone down to get our bill which was incorrect. I am hoping this was a one off and I will for sure be back!! read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

It was a bit strange. Appetizer of crab cake was good. They were out of one of the entrees. Entrees were ok. Nothing amazing. Took forever for our server to come by. read more

We've been loyal customers for a while because the food is excellent, but tonight's service was unacceptable. It was our first time being served by Lexi, and it will likely be our last visit. We had to constantly ask for basic things like water and our initial drinks. Despite being outside as the crowd thinned out around 8:30 PM, she never once checked on our table for refills. At one point, I asked for a second Coke, she said okay but immediately went to chat with a coworker at another table instead of getting the drink. She only remembered when she walked past us again and realized she had forgotten To make matters worse, she was completely silent when dropping off the check and taking my card - no "thank you," no "how was everything," nothing. She treated us like we were invisible. After seeing other guests mention being judged by their appearance or ethnicity, my experience of being treated like I was invisible makes sense. It's especially concerning since she was training a new server at the time Great food can't make up for feeling like a burden to the staff. read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

The food was amazing. Desserts were incredible. The chocolate layer cake was absolutely to die for. Not to mention, the ambience and the view of the water is fantastic read more

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Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill has an upscale ambiance with a beautiful view of the lake. The bar made me a delicious off the menu blueberry margarita. For food I had the short rib and switched out the mashed potatoes for Parmesan risotto - nice and flavorful. The waitress and kitchen were very accommodating to my change request. The table also shared the onion ring tower for a little fun. read more

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Bad service, I asked for loaded mashed potatoes the server we don't serve that . So I was like do you serve cheese ? yeap , bacon yeap butter yeap ok can you add those things to my potatoes she acted offended when really I was offended. Our server acted like we inconvenienced her . 15 cake fee if you want to take a cake in sea bass was transparent steak was ok the bread was good . But that's it !!! read more

Just had dinner here. Service was very slow. Our server said that was because he managers told people not to come in because it would be a slow night. Slow night or not shouldn't have to wait 20 minutes to place a wine order and close to an hour to get our meals. Only when someone asked if everything was okay and we said we had been waiting too long for our entrees did they appear. Based on the taste of them they had been sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. The sauce on my pasta dish had congealed and never should have left the kitchen. After waiting so long I was not interested in complaining even if I could find our server. He also took the liberty of deciding my wife did not want the risotto that came with her salmon since she had ordered a side of vegetables. The people eating at the tables next to us left before we got our entrees. Their tables were not cleared until we finished our meals. Not what I expect from other than a fast food restaurant. In fairness I have to say that we saw others getting their orders quickly and the steak and prime rib appeared to be well prepared. However, we also saw one person going to the bar to get drinks. For the prices they charge we will not risk going back. There are too many restaurants in the Lake Norma area to take a crap shoot on how the meal will go. read more

the hostess Brianna was the best hostess i've had ! not only did she effortlessly get our menus and seated us but she did it all with a smile on her face! she had amazing fashion and looked like a angel. she was so happy to see us come in and greet us! The food was top notch! if your looking for something fresh and cool to your taste buds definitely get the italian sub! you know your going to to the right place when the hostess is brianna! read more

Service was good. Processes and quality assurance could use some attention. Ordered the same drink twice and totally different results between the two. Shrimp was overcooked. Others enjoyed their meals more. read more

Had a lovely dinner with friends out on the covered deck. Service was great. Drinks were sooo good and the food was amazing.

The food was real tasty good, the service was also good, good overall menu. I had the steak burger and it was great along with fries my wife had flatbread . Will go back again. PS half price beer on Tuesday read more

Love going to Lake House. Always beautiful and enjoy sitting out back. Food never disappoints

Another great meal at Lake House. Really enjoyed the mushroom ravioli! Others had Lake House Salad and Grilled Salmon Entry, both looked good as well. read more

I can't imagine what would be needed. The view is fabulous, the cocktails are great, the hostesses, servers and bartender couldn't be nicer! The channel #6 cocktail is yummy! Crab cake is huge and super tasty! The zucchini chips are thin, lightly dusted but the tzatziki sauce is amazing! Don't miss this gem! read more

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Great place. Food and service good. Nice ambience. Not a whole lot of water to see, but large place and the food was really good.

We had lunch here and it was great. The staff was accommodating to our seating and dietary needs. The food was delicious and well portioned. I got the club sandwich with mashed potatoes and it was good. It's a big restaurant so it's spacious. I recommend it. read more

Wonderful! Love all the physical changes made to the building and the lunch menu was great. Looking forward to trying dinner soon! Our server, Izzy, was the best! She anticipated but didn't hover. I hope to have her as a server on our next visit which will be soon! read more

Lake House - Wine Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Service was great, food was not amazing. Definitely a one and done for us; spinach was salty, broccoli was a tiny portion, chicken Florentine had a very spicy topping, zucchini chips were great though! read more

Host was extremely rude. Plus traveling from Ohio decided to stop for lunch. No signage on front of building. Plus side waitress was extremely sweet. Will not return. read more

So far very average. Nice place, good vibe. Sitting at the bar, service is terrible. Okay food was very good. Service still sucks. To management: on a busy Friday 3 bartenders is not enough. Four should be minimum 5 would be good. Still sitting here waiting for my bill. WTF. NO situational awareness. When a bartender walks from one end of bar to the other look at people not the floor. This is a training issue. read more

Pretty underwhelming & average for the price. Service was fine. Ambiance is nice, drinks were good, but food is just okay. Don't recommend the chicken piccata. The ribeye was pretty chewy and fatty even for a ribeye cut. Probably won't be back. read more

Waitress was very nice. Great view of the lake. We sat outside on the Patio which was great. Food was pretty good! Loved the onion rings read more

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The service, food and atmosphere was great. The appetizers were a hit. Definitely worth the money.