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    Lake Norman Cottage

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Melina B.

    What a wonderful place to grab a glass of wine and a charcuterie board!! It was busy for a Saturday night but we were still able to grab a table for our party of 5. This place is so cute with a lot of seating! I would highly recommend coming here to grab a drink before going to dinner!

    Jeff T.

    This is now our "go to" place after boating for a nice glass of wine and snacks! Cozy, comfortable, and warm, it just feels so nice sitting inside the cottage sipping a glass of wine with family and friends! We are already looking forward to our visit next summer! And a shout out to Theresa, she was just great, helping us with seating, wine, and just general hospitality!

    Just arrived and ready to partake!!!!!!!
    Mike L.

    What a FABULOUS day!!! Started the day in an empty place and when we left the place was PACKED! This place is a wonderful way to start, spend, or end a day lakeside. The wine selection is good, as is the selection of various meats, cheeses, and snacks. I love the concept of indoor or outdoor seating and letting people just meet and sip. They have bottles of wines from around the world, very limited single glass selections, but you can take the remaining bottle with you, so no worries!!! Amy was AMAZING! Extremely knowledgeable and attentive. TRY THIS PLACE if you are on the south side of the lake.

    Drema C.

    What a gem! Met a couple of girlfriends for wine after work. She comes here often and it's not often I get an opportunity to venture outside Charlotte so this wine cottage was a very welcome change of scenery. The cottage is located next door to the North Harbor Club. Every room is decorated entirely different and 3 areas have a table which can also be reserved for your group. We sat at the large square room at the back door entrance. I didn't snap a picture because as soon as we got up, 4 more people quickly sat down. It seems to be the cottage favorite. There is a lazy susan in the middle where the hostess places the snacks. This room and the one next to it display the wine for purchase to drink on site or take home. Beer is also available. Every room is surrounded with displays of gifts available for purchase. They do not have a full kitchen but provide things like charcuterie, gourmet cheeses and other light bites. I can't wait to come back, especially when it's warmer to sit outside and look at the lake.

    Jennifer J.

    We stopped in while we were waiting for our table to next door. The service was quick and plenty of options for wines to drink. It's a very dog friendly place and you can sit outside with your fur family member out front.

    CAScuba Y.

    Tired with traffic on 77, took a detour and found this corner housed a nice restaurant and wine bar. This wine bar has decent selections and fair price. Great happy hour gathering place

    Salmon over caesar salad.
    Michelle B.

    I visited LNC for a wine tasting sponsored by Jazz Diva Events. What a pleasant surprise! The place has a whimsical feel with a wide assortment of wine accessories for sale that provide decoration until sold. The evening was lovely, as was the view of the lake. LNC was reserved for our event which made it more intimate as people were not coming and going. There are five rooms available for seating with tables/chairs, sofas, and comfortable sitting chairs. The tasting included five wines (two white, three red) with a 2.5 oz pour (about 2 glasses total) with a tapas and small plates (appetizer, entree, and dessert). If you really didn't like white or red, you could stay with the color of your preference. The music system was set to an appropriate level so that conversations could be held at a normal tone. Although there was a musician present to play for the event, I was not able to hear him as he was set up in the front room. I am giving the Cottage five stars because the ambience, service, wine, and food was delightful and price was affordable, even on the lake! The servers were pleasant and knowledgeable about the wines being served. In addition, their merchandise prices are comparable. LNC is a great place to host a girls get together or a small gathering for friends. I am already looking forward to my next visit to LNC.

    Wine at the Cottage.
    Kathleen M.

    Stopped by for my first time the other night and I know I'll be back. My husband and I had some free time and thought a glass of wine by the lake would be nice. Time to check out the Cottage...! If you like wine, you'll be like a kid in a candy shop when you walk in. Wine, wine everywhere! There were some people there, already enjoying their wine and the employee stepped up and asked us what we were looking for. It was a hot night so we opted for a white. She knew her wines and eventually recommended an awesome Pinot Grigio (I usually avoid them - turns out I was drinking the wrong ones!). She poured our wine and we went outside to enjoy the evening. She quickly brought out some pretzels to munch on and checked on us a couple times. Great service! After we finished the glass, she bagged the remainder of our bottle and home we went. Great place and we'll be back!! Next time, with friends!

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    6 years ago

    Cute little place to enjoy a glass of wine while finding one of a kind treasures. Warm and welcoming!

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    great place to hear live music, have some drinks, and pass the time in a very cool cabin

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    12 years ago

    Best kept secret at the lake. You have to try this place. Now they have the cabin and the cottage. The cabin is a piano pub.

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    7 years ago

    As usual. Always Delightful. Friendly staff. Cozy Intimate atmosphere.

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    Met a friend for a snack on my way home from a vacation driving back from Charlotte airport

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    Thèy are very professional and aesthetically pleasing! We celebrated our 6 year anniversary there and they made us feel at home!

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    Was my first visit to Lake Norman cottage. What a quaint, cool, relaxing atmosphere on the water great spot for drinks, lunch or dinner!

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    12 years ago

    Great place to have a glass of wine. Love the location. I wish it stayed open later, close around 9.

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    Famous Toastery - The place is charming and with two outdoor seating areas, its spacious.

    The place is charming and with two outdoor seating areas, its spacious.

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    Famous Toastery - Another view, bathrooms in back on the left.

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