Hello Sailor Waterfront Restaurant on Lake Norman in Cornelius NC

Hello Sailor Waterfront Restaurant on Lake Norman

Husband-and-wife team Joe and Katy Kindred are heading to the water with Hello Sailor. The pair was initially looking in Charlotte, the nearest urban center to their acclaimed Davidson, North Carolina restaurant, Kindred, but couldn’t resist a lakeside restaurant with its own dock. It’s big, too: The building is roughly 4,000 square feet, with a dining room and bar. Outside there’s a three-tiered patio clocking in at 3,000 square feet and also another bar space, which will become a seasonal tiki bar. “It’s a very unique location, one of the few restaurants on the lake up here,” says Katy.

“We want people to be able to park their boat and grab a quick meal or come with friends and family and linger and share. So the menu will reflect that balance,” says Joe. The couple is going for a “North Carolina fish camp meets mid-century Palm Springs” vibe. Since they’re hoping for a June opening, it’s a bit early for menu specifics beyond fish and seafood, but Joe says “food here will be a little less composed for the most part and less of a small-plate restaurant.”

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Hello, Sailor in Cornelius, NC, is a popular waterfront restaurant known for its bright atmosphere and scenic views of Lake Norman. They offer a diverse menu featuring seafood, sandwiches, and burgers [2][3]. Open throughout the day, it’s celebrated for its casual yet thoughtful dining experience [5].

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Hello, Sailor hosts walk-ins only. All parties larger than eight will politely be asked to split into smaller groups. To inquire about events & parties shoot us a note at events@hellosailornc.com

20210 Henderson Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031

OPEN DAILY
Monday: 5pm until close
Tuesday – Sunday: 11am until close

Website: HelloSailorNC.com