The Lake House of Cornelius, NC
The Lake House Wine Bar & Grill is located at 18665 Haborside Drive in Cornelius, NC. It replaced the Port City Club in 2024 and occupies one of Mecklenburg County’s largest restaurant footprint. The venue offers breathtaking water views, elaborate indoor dining, and a warm, year-round patio. It boasts 22 boat docks, welcoming patrons arriving by water, and combines indoor comfort with scenic outdoor charm .
A Menu That Marries Comfort & Creativity
The Lake House serves an impressive array dishes from Small Plates & Flatbreads: Pork Belly Bao Buns, Meatballs, Wings with various seasonings, Whipped Goat Cheese, Zucchini Chips, Oyster LKN Rock, Mediterranean Dip Trio, and more. Garden & Salads includes Mediterranean Salad, Chopped Salad, Caesar, Wedge, Spinach Salad, and Garden Salad—many offering customizable protein add-ons. Land & Sea Entrées include Prime Rib, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Sliced Picanha, Short Ribs, Pork Chop, Roast Chicken, Chicken Florentine, Wagyu Cheeseburger, Atlantic Salmon, Miso Seabass, Shrimp Saganaki, Branzino, and more. Their House-Made Pasta include Carbonara Guanciale, Chicken Piccata, Mushroom Ravioli, Spicy Pork Ragu, Eggplant Parmesan, and Calabrian Bolognese—crafted in-house . Sides & Desserts include Roasted Veggies, Broccolini, Wedge Potatoes, Mac‑n‑Cheese, Risotto, Polenta, and seasonal house-made desserts.
The Lake House offers cocktails, wine and beer. A full beverage menu accompanies both lunch and dinner.
Customer Experience
Lakehouse aims for an elevated yet welcoming atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating ensures flexibility, with boaters welcomed via docks and seating arranged with both lakeside views and comfort in mind. The bar is first-come, first-served on busy weekends, while reservations guarantee timing but not specific tables—though requests are honored when available. The ambiance blends casual elegance—ideal for anything from a lakeside lunch to a celebratory dinner.
A New Chapter on Lake Norman
What began in 2013 as Port City Club has since evolved into the vibrant Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill, a lakeside gem that blends aesthetic charm, culinary craftsmanship, and warm hospitality. Whether arriving by boat or car, guests enjoy an elevated but approachable experience—reflecting the spirit of Lake Norman itself.
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