Where to Get a Taste of Mooresville

From local brews to romantic dinners for two and everything in between, Mooresville has so many wonderful restaurants, bars, and breweries! Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a meal amongst friends on the waterfront or dive into a diner for a casual breakfast, check out the unique, locally-owned restaurants that you can only find in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Waterfront Finds

Whether you have a craving for fresh seafood or are looking for a lakeside dining experience, Mooresville boasts several locally owned waterfront restaurants, including:

  • Blue Parrot GrillRelaxed waterfront bar & grill with a dog-friendly patio & a menu of fresh seafood & bar bites. Our mixologists offer a wide range of exotic cocktails to satisfy the most sophisticated tastes.
  • Eddie’s on Lake Norman – Locally owned, Eddie’s uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients in its seafood dishes, fried favorites and pasta, and its waterfront location boasts a fantastic view of Lake Norman.
  • Toucan’s Lakefront – This tropical-themed restaurant takes full advantage of their lakefront setting with its oversized patio. Menu items include all manners of seafood, including an impressive seafood tower!
  • Havana33 – This casual Cuban cuisine restaurant has an extensive menu of authentic Miami-style Cuban favorites and incredible cocktails. The beautiful deck is the perfect spot for enjoying one of their famous mojitos!

Fine Dining

Plan a romantic night out with your significant other and enjoy a unique fine dining experience at one of these unique Mooresville restaurants:

  • Epic Chophouse – Situated in the heart of Downtown Mooresville, Epic Chophouse serves up exquisite steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an elegant setting.
  • Jeffrey’s Restaurant – Combining a warm, relaxing atmosphere and timeless, delicious food, Jeffrey’s Restaurant utilizes fresh, regional ingredients to create Southern-style dishes.
  • Caruso’s Fine Dining – This elegant restaurant offers an intimate setting and fine Italian dining prepared with culinary artistry. Reservations are suggested.

American Favorites

Seeking classic American fare? These American restaurants are unique to Mooresville:

  • Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden – Enjoy handmade burgers, rotisserie chicken and salads in a family-friendly atmosphere at this unique eatery housed in an historic textile mill.
  • Blu Star Grill – For made-to-order American eats, including Black Angus, bison, black bean and turkey burgers, meatloaf and fried catfish, visit the Blu Star Grill.
  • Big Daddy’s of Lake Norman—One of Mooresville’s first restaurants, this is where you can enjoy the finest seafood, including steamed oysters, broiled lobster, steamed shrimp, steak, and prime rib.
  • Lancaster’s BBQ and Wings – Located in a former gas station, Lancaster’s BBQ and Wings offers slow-cooked, North Carolina-style BBQ and other Southern fare in a fun, relaxed environment decorated with NASCAR memorabilia.
  • On The Nines Bistro—Located at the Mooresville Golf Club, this bistro uses fresh, local ingredients to create generously portioned dishes, from its scrumptious house-made bread to its locally sourced, all-natural meats.
  • Table 31—Casual American cuisine, great craft cocktails, and an approachable wine list highlight this Langtree at the Lake restaurant.

International Eats

From hibachi-style restaurants to Italian pizzerias, Mooresville lays claim to a number of eateries serving international cuisine, including:

  • Aliño Pizzeria – Using only the freshest ingredients, such as imported pizza dough and authentic mozzarella from Naples, Italy, this pizzeria creates authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas in ovens made of volcanic sand from Mount Vesuvius.
  • Hello Me – For a fresh take on Vietnamese cuisine in North Carolina, check out Hello Me’s side plates, pho, rice plates, and vermicelli-style noodle salads.
  • Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge—This award-winning, locally owned restaurant offers a modern, friendly atmosphere. It offers a variety of sushi choices, house specialty rolls, Japanese appetizers, and hibachi entrees.

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