Places / Dining / Old Town

Cool Fish

Name: Cool Fish
Address: 21726 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, US

Seafood, sushi and American plates on Catawba Avenue east of the Old Town core.

Why choose it

When a group wants options: sushi for some, a burger or seafood plate for others.

What to expect

A neighborhood restaurant with dine-in and takeout.

Practical notes

East of the arts district; most visitors drive rather than walk from the Cain Center.

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 Old Town area

Old Town is the historic center of Cornelius along Catawba Avenue near Main Street, organized around the Cain Center for the Arts, Cain Park and a few walkable blocks of coffee, dining and independent shops. It is the one part of town where parking once and walking works well.

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