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131 Main

Name: 131 Main
Address: 17830 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC, US

A polished American restaurant on Statesville Road, long a regional name for steaks and sushi.

Why choose it

For a dependable business dinner or a family celebration near I‑77.

What to expect

A full-service dining room and bar; reservations are recommended through the restaurant.

Practical notes

Not waterfront. Pair with an afternoon at Jetton Park if you want the lake in the same day.

Dining in Cornelius, done well

Cornelius restaurants cluster in three patterns: lake-facing rooms along the West Catawba and Statesville Road side of town, chef-driven and casual spots along North Main Street, and the walkable blocks of Old Town on Catawba Avenue. Choosing by setting first — water view, a walk afterward, or a quick bite near home — usually narrows the field faster than choosing by cuisine.

Weekend evenings and warm-weather sunsets are the busiest times at waterside restaurants. Reserving where the restaurant accepts reservations, arriving early for a view, and confirming patio seating directly with the restaurant avoids most disappointment.

Before you go

Check the restaurant’s own website or phone line for current hours and menus before you go.
A waterfront dining room is not the same as a public boat dock; ask before arriving by boat.
Pair dinner with a walk in Old Town or a sunset at Jetton Park for a fuller evening.

Read the Cornelius dining guide

About the West Catawba & the lake area

West of I-77, West Catawba Avenue and the surrounding roads lead toward Lake Norman’s peninsulas and coves — home to the county lake parks, marinas, waterside restaurants and many of the town’s lake-oriented communities.

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