Looking to experience a public waterfront restaurants on Lake Norman or waterfront bars by boat? We have you covered with a boat ride there! Even if there are no boat slips available during popular times, Captain lake Norman can drop you off, anchor nearby, and return once you’re finished so you don’t have to wait for a boat spot! Here’s an idea of the distance to travel by boat to each Lake Norman restaurant (one way) from marina in Cornelius at Safe Harbor Kings Point: 

Times are estimated from the south part of the lake near Cornelius 

• Port City Club 

Less than a 5 minute boat ride, we’re practically neighbors!

• Hello Sailor 

About 35 minutes boat ride cruising time without stops from Cornelius.

• North Harbor Club, The Cabin Lakefront Pub, Lake Norman Wine Cottage

These three uniquely diverse options are in the same cove approximately a 45 minute boat ride away from Cornelius.

• Eddies On Lake Norman, Havana 33 

Neighboring restaurants about 50 minutes away from our marina via boat ride. Please note that docks aren’t available at these locations so access requires beaching which may be more difficult for some passengers.

• The Landing

About a 45 minute boat cruise in each direction.

• Blue Parrot Grill, Toucan’s Lakefront, Apps & Taps

Near the River Highway, NC Highway 150 bridge, these three Lake Norman waterfront restaurant favorites on the north end of Lake Norman in Mooresville. Approximately a one-hour boat ride each direction.

• Waterside Bar And Grill

The northernmost restaurant on Lake Norman, Waterside Bar and Grill has recently been renovated and is approximately an hour and a half hour boat ride each way.