Where to eat, drink at Birkdale Village in Lake Norman
Birkdale Village is filled with major retailers, small boutiques and activities, making it the perfect place to shop near Charlotte or spend a rainy day. But did you know there’s also many restaurants that call Birkdale Village home?
As the Lake Norman community continues to expand, Birkdale Village now has 20 different food and beverage options open within — with North Italia, Suffolk Punch Brewing and Foxcroft Wine Co. joining the ranks soon.
Here’s a guide to everywhere you can eat and drink in Birkdale Village, so you can make sense of all your options and start planning your next visit.
BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR
Fan-favorite burger chain Bad Daddy’s, which started right here in Charlotte in 2007, has a location at Birkdale Village. Try its signature Bad A** burger next time you visit, which has two five-ounce beef patties, American cheese, buttermilk fried bacon, horseradish mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
BARTACO
Bartaco is a new addition to Birkdale Village that opened in February. It’s the perfect place to grab specialty margaritas, delicious tacos and fresh guacamole after a long day of shopping.
[GO ALL IN: Fresh tacos, aquas frescas + more are coming to Birkdale Village in Lake Norman.]
BONEFISH GRILL
This national chain provides seafood like salmon, lobster and cod to Birkdale Village. If you’re not into seafood, Bonefish Grill also has meat options like chicken marsala, steak and burgers, as well as lots of tasty desserts.
BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia — and one of them is in Birkdale Village. The restaurant values quality and integrity when it comes to making its woodfired pizza and accommodates many dietary restrictions with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu items.
BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO.
Brown Bag Seafood Co. has a mission to bring fresh seafood to the masses. At all its locations, including Birkdale Village, your seafood is approved by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, which means it’s certified sustainable. Plus, on Tuesdays, you can get $3 beers with purchase of tacos and on Wednesdays enjoy $4 wine with purchase of an entree. On Thursdays, all truffle tater tots are just $2.
BUTTERMILK SKY PIE SHOP
If you need a sweet treat for you or the family, Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop is a must stop in Birkdale Village. With flavors like Southern custard, coconut cream, chocolate cream, key lime, and pecan, and sizes available in mini or family, there’s something for everyone at this locally-owned location of the pie shop chain.
CAVA
Cava is a fast-casual Mediterranean food chain. Customize your bowl or pita with the proteins, dips and toppings you love, or try one of its chef-curated meals like the harissa avocado bowl or crispy falafel pita.
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
The Cheesecake Factory is known for having a menu as long as a book, which makes it the perfect place to take families or large groups in Birkdale Village. With more than 250 menu options, you can choose among appetizers, seafood, pastas, burgers and more — then, of course, finish your meal with a slice of cheesecake.
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