Cornelius, North Carolina Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Cornelius, North Carolina, a charming lakeside town with a population of 28,077. Nestled along the shores of Lake Norman, Cornelius is known for its vibrant community and beautiful parks. However, not all dining establishments have thrived here; many closed down restaurants have left their mark on the local culinary scene. Whether permanently closed or temporarily closed for renovations, these shut down venues reflect the town’s ever-evolving landscape of flavors.

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Waffle House – Cornelius – 20130 W Catawba Ave
20130 W Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Penn Station East Coast Subs – Cornelius – 19116 W Catawba Ave
19116 W Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Hungry Howie’s Pizza – Cornelius – 18059 W Catawba Ave Unit 8
18059 W Catawba Ave Unit 8
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
North State BBQ – Cornelius – 19733 Statesville Rd
19733 Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Acropolis Cafe & Grille – Cornelius – 20659 Catawba Ave
20659 Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
The Waterman Fish Bar LKN – Cornelius – 9615 Bailey Rd
9615 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Piper’s Tavern at Lake Norman – Cornelius – 17044 Kenton Dr
17044 Kenton Dr
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Lake Town Tavern – Cornelius – 19708 W Catawba Ave
19708 W Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently
Matt’s Chicago | Cornelius – Cornelius – 19732 One Norman Blvd Suite 330
19732 One Norman Blvd Suite 330
Cornelius, NC 28031
Status: Closed Permanently