Lake Norman has many great things and happenings in store for 2025. New restaurants and shops are coming to the area and we've compiled a list of some of the things that have recently opened and what's coming soon!
Now Open
Bartaco
Open March 8, 2024
16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Suite D, Huntersville
Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, Bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. The stylish ambiance, cocktails, and freshly prepared tacos and “not tacos'' create an unforgettable experience!
The Petal Thing
Open October 8, 2024
19900 W Catawba Ave , Suite 106, Cornelius
The Petal Thing is a luxury flower shop that specializes in seasonal and tropical flowers and offers unique packaging and Korean-style bouquet wrapping. Can't decide on what flowers to get? No problem – give them a color theme and they will handle the rest, or if you need something quick, pick out a grab-and-go bouquet.
Find your favorite bouquet in-store, or online! You can also have them delivered or subscribe to keep fresh flowers in your home or business every 2 weeks or every month.
King Canary
Open October 4, 2024
121 Depot St. Davidson
A craft brewery that originated in Mooresville in 2018, King Canary is a female-owned brewery kicking off their second location! Enjoy Craft Beer (brewed in their Mooresville brewery), Craft Cocktails, Wine and Cider. Plus, their in-house restaurant partner, Marlee Jeans Raw Bar & Kitchen, is there to serve up everything from oysters, ceviche and fish dip to flatbreads, salads and sandwiches.
Waterbean
Open December 5, 2024
428 S Main St. A, Davidson
Waterbean aims to create an environment that is more than a coffee shop! Waterbean Coffee was the first specialty coffee shop in the Lake Norman area that offered pour-over, French Press, Aeropress, and over five different espresso single origin or blends for customers to choose from. All coffee is USDA-certified organic as well!
LakeHouse
Open November 13th
18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius
The Lake House is a new wine bar and grill located on the scenic shores of Lake Norman in Cornelius, NC. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring everything from small bites to steak, seafood, house-made pasta, and in-house desserts.
With 22 boat docks for easy lake access, it provides stunning year-round indoor dining with lake views and patio seating during the warmer months, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal by the water. Stop by Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner!
Coming in 2025
Suffolk Punch Brewery
Coming Soon
16912 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
Your friendly neighborhood brewery & taphouse, scratch kitchen, and full-service coffee bar. Hungry, thirsty - or just looking to break up the day? Suffolk Punch has you covered.
Featuring an extensive craft beer offering, hand-made cocktails, an intentional wine list, and locally roasted coffee check out Suffolk Punch to enjoy an electric menu that rotates seasonally and incorporates hyper-local products – all while avoiding the use of GMOs and other unhealthy ingredients. They've got something for everyone in an atmosphere that's truly special.
Sweetgreen
Coming Soon
Your new go-to healthy lunch spot is on its way! From food sourcing to menu development, they are committed to making healthy food that tastes AMAZING. Offering earth-friendly options like Brussels sprouts, Chicken, Salmon, and of course, salads!
They've even partnered with artisans and farmers to provide an entire online shop with merch made from the finest fibers, sourced with integrity, and produced with an eye toward a better future for both the planet and its people.
The Serve
Coming Soon
20220 Chartown Drive, Cornelius
The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen is a unique indoor/outdoor sports and entertainment complex with a mission to bring the community together in exciting new ways that only sports and food can do. The Serve will feature 16 pickleball courts, four Topgolf Swing Suite bays, and a variety of dining and bar options! This facility will be the first of its kind here in Lake Norman and will be a bucketlist item for visitors and residents!
Royal Bliss
Coming Soon
19149 West Catawba Ave, Cornelius
With one Lake Norman location already in Denver, Royal Bliss is expanding to the Cornelius area! Grab a perfectly balanced beer and pair it with delicious wings, loaded pulled pork nachos, giant pretzels with beer cheese, gourmet sandwiches, or a hot-pressed wrap.
Now brewing gluten-removed beers, and naturally gluten-free ciders and seltzers. Plus an extensive wine list, by the glass or the bottle!
As you can see, Lake Norman has many great things for the start of the new year with so much to look forward to around the area. As you plan your trips for the new year, we hope you consider visiting Lake Norman and if you check out any of these new spots, tag us in all your fun adventures on social media @visitlakenorman!
