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Lake 96.18 ft(3.8 low)·
Surface 88.3°·
Air 82°F·
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Updated 7:35 PM·
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Waterside Bar and Grill

Restaurants - Catawba, NC

★★★★★4.6(690 reviews)
Our services
Waterfront Dock SeatingBar ServiceAppetizers and WingsTacos and SandwichesEntrées and SeafoodDine-In and Takeout
Waterside Bar and Grill
Our story

About Waterside Bar and Grill.

Waterside Bar and Grill is a waterfront restaurant in Catawba, tucked along the shores of Lake Norman. Its relaxed, unpretentious setting belies a kitchen that draws consistent praise for hearty, made-from-scratch cooking and generous portions. Outdoor dock seating puts diners directly over the water, making it a natural stop for boaters, campers from nearby Lake Norman State Park, and locals seeking a casual lakeside meal.

The menu leans into comfort-forward fare with a regional flair — standouts include jumbo wings, pork ribeye, shrimp tacos, and fresh salads. Customers frequently note that food arrives hot and tastes homemade. The bar is well-regarded for honest pours. With a 4.6-star rating across nearly 700 reviews and open seven days a week, Waterside has earned a loyal following on the lake.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Waterside Bar and Grill located?

Waterside Bar and Grill is based in Catawba, in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What does Waterside Bar and Grill offer?

Waterside Bar and Grill offers Waterfront Dock Seating, Bar Service, Appetizers and Wings, Tacos and Sandwiches and Entrées and Seafood as a restaurants in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What days is Waterside Bar and Grill open?

Waterside Bar and Grill is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See the hours above for exact times.

How can I contact Waterside Bar and Grill?

You can reach Waterside Bar and Grill by phone at +1 828-229-7790 or through their website, or find their full details on this LKN Life profile.

Our reviews

What locals are saying.

Reviews from Google

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4.6
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Jeremy Payn
Google reviewer
★★★★★Feb 2026
This place was amazing, as was server Lindsey. The pork ribeye was unlike anything else I've eaten. Salads were baller, side and main. Shrimp tacos were super according to the wife. Wings are jumbo legit. Most importantly, a double pour was a double, not this Applebee's BS. Visit here 110% recommended!!!
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Matthew Connelly
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jun 2026
Good meal, excellent service, great seating on back deck, shaded. All the food was prepared well. My family enjoyed the Garlic Cheese Curds appetizer especially.
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Daniel McNeil
Google reviewer
★★☆☆☆Feb 2026
I want to like this place so bad and I’m not a picky food eater at all. 6 months ago I got buffalo chicken tacos and they were not good. Chicken was mushy and very under cooked. Tonight we got 2 white fish dinners fried to go. First had what was ordered but upcharged for fries. The second I attached a photo. $15 comes with two sides and upcharged $.75 for tater tots 😂. Look at this for $15.75. Sadly the worst fish I’ve ever tasted.
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Madison LeMay
Google reviewer
★★★★★May 2026
I had a fantastic experience at waterside bar and grill this past week, Katie was my server and she was absolutely fabulous. She recommended I try one of the signature cocktails, the good vibrations, it was perfect for the hot weather and went nicely with my shrimp tacos (which were also phenomenal). I will absolutely be coming back!!
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Zach Chapman
Google reviewer
★★☆☆☆May 2026
I’ll start with I usually enjoy a good dive bar restaurant but this place was a disappointment!Food was ok but nothing great, service was subpar and atmosphere was weird. Only upside was the beer was pretty good. Wife got the burger which she said was really good. The kids chicken tenders was good and juicy as well. Now the bad… The atmosphere was weird and uninviting. Felt like we were outsiders. Was told to sit wherever but was not told the outdoor seating was open. The server was decent but young and in experienced and was more interested in flirting with the guys at another table who wanted her number. Couldn’t even find her to cash out. Philly cheese steak sandwich was the worst I’ve ever had and couldn’t even take more than 3 bites of it. It was super dry and so burnt you couldn’t taste any flavors. If you are just looking for some good beers and a dive bar atmosphere this place is awesome. Def don’t come here expecting good food and a welcoming atmosphere.
+1 828-229-7790