Eats

Craving seafood? The Waterman Fish Bar in Cornelius prides itself in serving an eclectic range of farm-to-fork oysters from several geographical regions. Fresh catch choices include salmon, cod, swordfish, shrimp, scallops, trout and catfish. The bar features more than twenty beers from local breweries and big-brand brewers including Catawba Brewery, Sugar Creek, Ass Clown, Narragansett, Michelob and Heineken. Cocktails and more than one dozen white and red wines are also available.

Hunter House & Gardens in Huntersville exhibits oldschool Victorian ambiance with a mix of Hollywood glam and modern classic. The menu highlights local foods from the Lake Norman region and North Carolina farms featuring farm-to-table Southern inspired cuisine. Proteins are the highlight of the menu, served alongside colorful and flavorful sides. Entrees include andouille sausage meatloaf and a rack of lamb, while Chilean sea bass and chicken succotash highlight a lighter menu. Creamy white grits are the base of the restaurant’s Cajun-inspired scallops and sausage dish — a crowd favorite. The cocktail menu features a creative mix of classic cocktails and some fresh creations. The space is perfect for weddings and corporate events.

For a sweet treat, the cookies baked at Red’s Scratch Made Bake Shop in Mooresville are a scrumptious treatfor-the-senses and a local delicacy. Red’s offers a variety of specialty cookies and bars that change weekly including Caramel Brownie Chunk, S’mores, Nutty Buddy, Lemon Meringue Pie and Red Velvet Cheesecake. Seasonal options include Blueberry-Lemon-Poppyseed, Caribbean Coconut and Spiced Caramel Apple. Red’s also bakes brownies and bars. During summer months, Red’s offers a variety of its own soft serve ice cream made on the premises.