Best Fine Dining in Lake Norman

"With so many Charlottean restaurants transforming into upscale, refined and elegant eating venues, it’s nice to take a step back in time at McNinch House Restaurant. Located in a historic and perfectly preserved Victorian-era home, the McNinch House specializes in French-style reconstructed cuisine served on old-fashioned fine china, on tables covered with white linen and decorated with an antiquated golden candlestick. The servers offer each lady a single-stem red rose as they leave the restaurant, conjuring up the romantic atmosphere of a bygone era."

"Heirloom’s chef-owner, Clark Barlowe, was already well-known for his solid, locally sourced menu when his interests “mushroomed” into a determination to bring foraged fungi to his table. He recently acquired the necessary health department certification to do so. When he’s not hunting chanterelles for squash fritters — or morels to star in a five-course mushroom tasting menu — he works with nearly 20 local purveyors."

"At the rustic yet refined Heirloom, farm-to-table fine dining feels familiar and friendly, not fussy. The restaurant sources everything from its coffee to its meats, grains, and vegetables from North Carolina farmers, foragers, and purveyors, with sublime results. The menu changes accordingly with rabbit and duck making regular appearances."

"Expected opening timeframe: Stay tuned to Facebook for updates. What to expect: Heirloom Restaurant is in the process of relocating to the city of Belmont, where guests will be able to enjoy their favorite menu items in the coming months."

"Cafe Ganache is launching the first Kronut food truck, which is awesome news for all lovers of this delicious innovative treat. I recommend to pair this one with rich chocolate sauce to imitate the flavors of Spanish chocolate and churros."

"( It's a different experience. ) We still enjoy having our intimate anniversary dinner here after all... (704) 334-4400Order online. Superb273 Reviews4.6"

"A post shared by The Fillmore + The Underground (@fillmorenc) on Mar 21, 2018 at 4:36pm PDT. Beijing Chinese Restaurant is a local favourite spot located along East Park Avenue. If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant with a no-frills American style, this is it."

"1535 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 • (704) 377-7976Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Closed Sundays"

"The Blue Restaurant & Bar is a posh Uptown restaurant in the Hearst Tower. It has a Mediterranean mixture of Italian, Moroccan, French, Spanish, Greek, and other international dishes. Award-winning Executive Chef Gene Briggs creates masterpieces including Moroccan Tagine, Tenderloin à la Blue, and Whole Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass that delight the palate and keep customers returning."

"Roy’s Kitchen and Patio is serving authentic style Caribbean food in the heart of NoDa. With curry goat and oxtail stew on their menu, Roy’s Kitchen and Patio has a taste that is not common around Charlotte. You can try out the family recipes by ordering online or visiting the restaurant in person.roysnoda.com"

"Up the street in the 1918 brick structure that was once a single-family home, is a Charlotte favorite for New Orleans-style fare. The Cajun Queen’s second-floor terrace beckons hungry passersby with whiffs of garlic and smooth sounds of jazz. The restaurant has live music nightly with seating upstairs and downstairs."

"The Charlotte couple behind Clean Juice has a hit on their hands as the business has grown to 90 locations with four in the Charlotte area. All their products are 100% certified organic, and the menu includes cold-pressed juices and shots, smoothies, acai bowls, plus a few bites such as avocado toast and power oat bowls. The space is also as clean and organic as the food, with wood paneling, brightly-colored chairs and plant accents."

"Founded: 2014Stop by one of Clean Juice’s six locations in the Charlotte to enjoy in fresh and delicious smoothies, juices or acai bowls. This juice joint focuses on proving a clean yet yummy way to grub, so all locations also offer juice cleansing plan options for those looking to go the extra mile."

"A stop at Cinnaholic will satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts that are completely vegan and fresh-baked. There are 20 flavors of frosting to choose from, and Cinnaholic also has brownies, cookies, and cakes. If you’re a Shark Tank fan, you may have heard about these treats during the brand’s appearance on the show back in 2014."

"You can treat your taste buds to an authentic taste of France at one of four Amélie’s French Bakery and Cafés in the Charlotte area. Each of the venues offers mouthwatering French breakfast favorites, such as golden, flaky croissants (with or without chocolate and almonds), rich and satisfying classic quiches as well as your choice of breakfast sandwich with the works. In addition, the café serves many other sweet treats, such as muffins, sticky buns, and apple turnovers, all of which perfectly pair with a cup of freshly brewed French or Italian-style coffee or a selection of teas."

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."