Peninsula Prime is our locally owned steak and seafood restaurant in Cornelius — a place for a great steak, fresh seafood, a good bottle of wine, cocktails at the bar and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back.
Jim and Robin Gordon wanted the kind of restaurant they felt Lake Norman should have, somewhere you could enjoy a great steak or fresh seafood, meet friends for a drink, celebrate something important or simply have a really good dinner without heading into Charlotte.
Peninsula Prime is polished without being formal. Come dressed for a celebration or stop in because you don’t feel like cooking. Pull up a seat at the bar, bring the family, meet a client or spend the evening with someone you love.
However you join us, we want you to feel welcome.
Good Ingredients.
We start with the freshest seafood we can source and ingredients chosen because they belong on the plate — not because they make a good marketing line.
Handled Well.
We continue with prime steaks. Whenever it makes sense, we work with local and regional farms and producers. Our kitchen lets those ingredients do the talking, whether you’re here for oysters and a cocktail, a bone-in ribeye or dinner with family and friends.
Meet Us at the Bar
Come early for a cocktail. Stay for dinner. Or make the bar the whole evening.
Our bartenders pour everything from house cocktails and carefully chosen wines to a deep collection of bourbon, whiskey and spirits. Add Bar Bites and a seat on the patio, and you may decide not to go anywhere else.
Gather Here
Birthdays. Anniversaries. Business dinners. Rehearsal dinners. An evening with the people you haven’t seen enough lately.
Some occasions call for a little more room. Peninsula Prime offers private dining and event spaces with the same food, service and attention we bring to every table.
Our Place. Our Community.
Peninsula Prime is locally owned by Jim and Robin Gordon, and the restaurant reflects something they care deeply about: giving Lake Norman a place where great food and genuine hospitality feel close to home.
They’re not interested in creating a restaurant that feels precious or intimidating. They want people to come in, get comfortable, eat well and leave already thinking about the next visit.
Worth the Drive. Closer Than You Think.
Peninsula Prime is in Cornelius, but our guests come from all around Lake Norman and beyond.
From Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville and Denver, we’re an easy choice for dinner close to home. And if you’re coming from Charlotte, head north — great steaks, fresh seafood, a deep wine and bourbon selection, and genuine hospitality are waiting for you at the lake.
Whether you’re meeting friends at the bar, celebrating something important or simply looking for a really good dinner, we’d love to have you here.
“A great dinner is closer than you think.”
Just north of Charlotte in Cornelius, Peninsula Prime brings prime steaks, fresh seafood, cocktails, wine and genuine hospitality to Lake Norman.
We think so. Peninsula Prime is in Cornelius at Lake Norman, north of Charlotte. Guests make the trip for prime steaks, fresh seafood, cocktails, our wine and bourbon selection, and an evening that feels worth going out for.
The Bar & Dining Room is open Monday to Thursday from 4PM to 9PM, Friday and Saturday from 4PM to 10PM, and closed on Sunday. Hours may vary on weekend nights depending on special events.
You can make a reservation by clicking the 'Find your table now' button on the website or visiting the reservation page.
Yes. We offer private dining for celebrations, business dinners and other gatherings. Visit our Private Dining page to see the spaces and start planning.
Peninsula Prime works with local and regional farms whenever possible to serve food that reflects both quality and community.
The restaurant features live music and special events. Hours may vary on weekend nights depending on these events. Visit the Live Music page for more information.
Yes, we have plentiful free parking just outside our front door.
