Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Lake Norman

"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."

"Hardwood hickory logs are burnt 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the custom-built, computer-controlled smoker at Midwood Smokehouse. This lengthy cooking process ensures that the meats are all cooked to perfection and taste absolutely incredible. You can choose to enjoy your lunch or dinner in the restaurant, outside on the patio or order a selection of meats to take away and eat picnic-style in the park."

"The best items are everything on the menu including beef brisket, ribs, rib tips, and bacon wrapped jalapeños.” See all Midwood Smokehouse reviews"

"Price’s Chicken Coop is also a Charlotte favorite and is the ideal place to grab a quick bite to eat if you’re in a hurry. It’s a popular lunch spot, so there will often be a line out the door, but don’t be alarmed as it moves quickly. Price’s doesn’t have seating, so you’ll often catch people enjoying their meal on the sidewalk. Don’t be afraid to join ’em — we’ve all done it!"

"Behind Uptown Charlotte and near the railroad tracks, Price's has been in business since 1962, and it hasn't changed much since opening. Price's is famous for having the city's best deep-fried chicken and flounder plates, served with coleslaw, hushpuppies, and French fries. Two can easily share one plate."

"Sisters Bonnie Warford and Tricia Maddrey arrived on Charlotte’s restaurant scene in 1989. Serving such time-tested stalwarts such as buttermilk fried chicken, salmon with creme fraiche, and meze plates of grilled beef kebabs, zucchini fritters, pickled vegetables and olives, they claimed — and maintained — a place of prominence in a city where culinary competition continues to get tougher. Wanting to provide a casual, daytime alternative, the sisters recently opened Earl’s Grocery just one block away."

"An important characteristic of a good restaurant is reliability. At Carpe Diem Restaurant, the food quality is consistent from one visit to the next, and you’ll get served in style. In fact, many items have been on the menu since the restaurant opened in 1989."

"Earl’s Grocery has just introduced a weekly family meal menu. We love these if you know you have a busy week coming up, stop by and stock up on a few meals and sides for dinner done."

"Finally, for a little change of pace, check out the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. It’s like strolling through the garden of your dreams only you don’t have to do any work on it… just enjoy the surroundings. It’s also a great place to learn about plants that thrive in our climate or just take a few good selfies."

"Give wedding portraits a natural and rustic flair at the UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Stonework, bridges, fountains and pathways set amid beautiful gardens of distinctive trees and flowers provide innumerable options for photo settings. Romare Bearden Park - Photo by KC Photography Company"

"Attached to the University of North Carolina, UNC’s Botanical Gardens is a great way to unwind while visiting the university. Free tours of this are available at this park in Charlotte NC, with cool botany facts to boot."

"Situated on approximately eight and a half acres of fabulous grounds which include stately century old trees, a visit to this luscious plantation will transport you back to life in the south in the 1900s. The house itself, built in 1815 by merchant and tax collector Archibald Frew, is known and admired for being one of the best pieces of Federal period architecture in North Carolina. Restoration and work on the historic gardens are continuing, but public tours are available and certainly worth a visit."

"Just like South Carolina, North Carolina in Charlotte offers a long history that dates back since 1768. Historic Rosedale Plantation is one of the oldest pieces of architecture in the city, being established during 1807. Now, it is still well-preserved to tell its story to the general public."

"Juxtaposed by Charlotte’s hip NoDa neighborhood, the Historic Rosedale Plantation is a fully restored home taking up over 900 acres. Open for tours through the creaky building and ever-blooming garden, the space is perfect for those in search of long walks through history."

"Make sure to come hungry to this sweeping spread of unlimited Asian and sushi plates. You’ll find Chinese cuisine, salads, and much more for the taking every day of the week and at a great price for both lunch and dinner. Take advantage of the lunch buffet ($9.95 Mon-Fri; $11.95 Sat-Sun), or set your sights on the dinner display ($15 Mon-Sun for the fusion Chinese buffet, or dish out a little more for the premium seafood buffet with crab legs and oysters) to end your day with a satisfied stomach."

"For those of you who don't like variety, then this is not for you just go to the corner Chinese…"

"Food was incredible quality and was full before its finish!!. Loads of extraordinary starters and new meat to cook.The s'..."