Chef-driven, wine-list-considered, view-when-the-light-drops. Reservations recommended at all of them; required at three.
A waterfront restaurant at Davidson Landing with coastal-inspired cuisine built around locally sourced ingredients and scenic lake views.
A James Beard-nominated restaurant on Main Street in Davidson, across from Davidson College, from chefs Joe and Katy Kindred — innovative American cuisine with Italian influences.
A waterfront wine bar and grill on Harborside Drive in Cornelius, with 22 boat docks — small bites, steaks, seafood, and house-made pasta. Closed Mondays.