Looking for the perfect dinner destination near Lake Norman? Chillfire Bar & Grill brings together elevated cuisine, warm hospitality, and an ambiance made for memorable nights out—whether you're planning a romantic dinner, celebrating with friends, or just treating yourself. Our menu features chef-driven creations like hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made specialties designed to impress every palate. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using the best available ingredients—many sourced locally—to ensure every bite is fresh, flavorful, and true to our region.
Dinner at Chillfire Bar & Grill
Fine Dining & Date Night Perfection Near Lake NormanWhere Culinary Craft Meets Romantic Atmosphere
The Lake Norman Spot for Steak, Seafood & Date Night Magic
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Appetizers
Waterside Wings
Signature grilled or fried marinated wings with wing sauce and bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce$14$14Signature grilled or fried marinated wings with wing sauce and bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce
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Angry Lobster
Spicy flash-fried tails served with jalapeno honey mustard dip$23$23Spicy flash-fried tails served with jalapeno honey mustard dip
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Hearth-Baked Artisan Breads
An assortment of Artisan breads served with garlic herb butter$7$7An assortment of Artisan breads served with garlic herb butter
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Flash-Fried Calamari Roma
Parmesan & herb-crusted, served with pepperoncini and a side of charred spicy tomato sauce$15$15Parmesan & herb-crusted, served with pepperoncini and a side of charred spicy tomato sauce
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Cowans Ford Cheesy Bread
Garlic, onion, and four-cheese spread on French baguette croustadesGarlic, onion, and four-cheese spread on French baguette croustades4 Pieces $86 Pieces $10
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Soups & Salads
Housemade Dressings:
Buttermilk Herb Ranch | Danish Bleu Cheese | Caesar | Honey Mustard | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Lemon Vinaigrette | Vermont Maple Vinaigrette
Salad Add-Ons:
Charbroiled steak $15 | tuna steak* $12 | marinated chicken breast $8 | grilled salmon fillet* $19 | Marinated shrimp skewers $12 | blackened shrimp $12 | fried oysters $12
Kale or Tossed Salad with any entrée $6
The Wedge
Bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes, bacon, cucumbers, croutons$11$11Bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes, bacon, cucumbers, croutons
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Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, herbed croutons in a Parmesan tuile bowl$10$10Romaine, tomatoes, herbed croutons in a Parmesan tuile bowl
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Simple Greens
American field greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, shaved onion, croutons, selection of dressing$10$10American field greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, shaved onion, croutons, selection of dressing
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Kale Salad
Local kale, our lemon vinaigrette, shaved Pecorino Romano, crumbed croutons, tomatoes$9$9Local kale, our lemon vinaigrette, shaved Pecorino Romano, crumbed croutons, tomatoes
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The Grill
French Onion Pork Chop
black tea brine, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, braised onions, provolone cheese$34$34black tea brine, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, braised onions, provolone cheese
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Country Meatloaf
Brown gravy, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes$22$22Brown gravy, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes
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The Colorado
6oz filet, angry split lobster tail, hollandaise, mashed potatoes$45$456oz filet, angry split lobster tail, hollandaise, mashed potatoes
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The Oak Island
6oz filet, 3 blackened scallops, Pinot reduction, sautéed mushrooms$43$436oz filet, 3 blackened scallops, Pinot reduction, sautéed mushrooms
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Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Tender and slow-smoked Danish baby back ribs, charbroiled with our signature barbecue sauce, choice of side, one rack$28$28Tender and slow-smoked Danish baby back ribs, charbroiled with our signature barbecue sauce, choice of side, one rack
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Braised Boneless Short Rib
Slow-braised short rib of beef, bleu cheese, bacon & scallion Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, pinot reduction$32$32Slow-braised short rib of beef, bleu cheese, bacon & scallion Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, pinot reduction
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The South Port
6oz filet, 4 shrimp, cajun pan sauce, served with grits$41$416oz filet, 4 shrimp, cajun pan sauce, served with grits
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The Rockefeller
6oz filet, 3 fried oysters, bacon, bearnaise, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes$43$436oz filet, 3 fried oysters, bacon, bearnaise, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes
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Local Favorites
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Seared Scallops
honey corn puree, choice of side$41$41honey corn puree, choice of side
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Charred Rare Tuna
Togarashi crusted, udan noodles, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, soy chilli sauce$32$32Togarashi crusted, udan noodles, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, soy chilli sauce
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Pecan-Crusted Chicken
Fried with dijon-maple glaze, choice of side$27$27Fried with dijon-maple glaze, choice of side
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Farro Bowl
Mushroom, spinach, avocado, vegetable confetti, red pepper marmalade$22$22Mushroom, spinach, avocado, vegetable confetti, red pepper marmalade
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Coastal Fried Shrimp
Our beach classic, 3/4 of a pound, cocktail sauce, and tartar, choice of side$28$28Our beach classic, 3/4 of a pound, cocktail sauce, and tartar, choice of side
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Bourbon Estate Salmon
Sweet potato and bacon risotto, bourbon gastrique$36$36Sweet potato and bacon risotto, bourbon gastrique
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The Cross Road Burger
Short rib-chuck grind, herbed mayo, cheddar, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, fries$16$16Short rib-chuck grind, herbed mayo, cheddar, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, fries
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Featured
Autumn Shrimp Pasta
Pumpkin-sage bechamel, prosciutto, baby spinach, fresh fettuccine$28$28Pumpkin-sage bechamel, prosciutto, baby spinach, fresh fettuccine
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Shanghai Shrimp Tacos
Fried & tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, pico, sour cream$16$16Fried & tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, pico, sour cream
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NC Mountain Trout
Blackened, poached crab, hollandaise, choice of side$31$31Blackened, poached crab, hollandaise, choice of side
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Sides
Truffle Fries
Garlic, parmesan, parsley, truffle oil, sea salt$7$7Garlic, parmesan, parsley, truffle oil, sea salt
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Vegetables
Zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and red onions$7$7Zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and red onions
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Gluten-Free*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, duck, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Not all ingredients are listed on our menu, so please inform your server of any food allergies. Gluten-free items may be cooked to temperature. **Gluten-free items still may contain natural glutens or ingredients that have natural glutens, but we do not add glutenous ingredients to these dishes.
Some items will have limited availability, and we respectfully cannot guarantee steaks prepared "medium well" or above. We are concerned for your well-being. If you have allergies, please alert us, as not all ingredients are listed.