Restaurants

Almost on The Lake

4.6 450 reviews Closed 3600 NC-268, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, United States

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At "Almost on The Lake," nestled in Wilkesboro, NC, the vision is simple yet profound: to create a welcoming space where community and comfort converge. This women-owned restaurant boasts an inviting atmosphere with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, catering to families, tourists, and solo diners alike. The menu skilledly balances comfort food with healthy options, featuring crowd-pleasers like hush puppies, chicken pot pie, and decadent desserts like homemade cobbler. Patrons rave about the attentive service and vibrant daily specials, making every visit a memorable culinary experience. Discover the heart of good food and great company at "Almost on The Lake."

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Fast service
Great beer selection
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Almost on The Lake before visiting.

Reviews for Almost on The Lake

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Review highlights

Based on 450 reviews

Almost on The Lake is widely praised for its consistently high-quality food and welcoming service. Customers frequently highlight the flavorful and well-prepared dishes, with particular appreciation for comfort foods and inventive sandwich options. The restaurant’s cozy atmosphere and charming staff contribute to an inviting dining experience, often enhanced by live music. Patrons also note the venue's popularity among locals, indicating a strong community following. Price points are viewed as reasonable, adding to the overall positive perception. Common themes in feedback include satisfaction with both the food variety and attentive service, making it a recommended destination for those seeking a reliable and enjoyable meal in Wilkesboro.

Leah Dilbeck

Apr 18, 2025

Charming staff, live music & great food! We were all really happy with our meals - my husband especially enjoyed the hush puppies, my ribs were delicious, the chicken pot pie was yummy and comforting. Oh & don't miss the banana pudding! It was perfect!

Selena Darragh

Apr 14, 2025

The food was absolutely fantastic! The "Dam" shrimp was the best fried shrimp i have ever had. Our kid ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, while my spouse and I ordered the steak and ribeye sandwiches. All 3 sandwiches were incredible and the brussel sprouts were next level delicious. Wish we lived closer to eat here more often!

Schuster Haus Boxers & Frenchies

Mar 24, 2025

Good food, flavored well. Great service, cozy environment.

Nykol Shillady

Feb 27, 2025

Good food. Great service.

Adventurers 5766

Feb 24, 2025

We have dined in this restaurant that is a favorite for the locals for several times. Every time we drive by this place the parking lot is almost always full. We have been very pleased with the consistent high quality of food and reasonableness of prices. In addition, service has also been very welcoming. Highly recommend it!!

Laurie King

Jan 14, 2025

We finally went to check out this restaurant and let me tell you…….I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and my husband ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was so big that the bun couldn’t cover it all. It was the best chicken sandwich I had ever had. The chicken was so tasty and juicy. My husband really liked his sandwich also. They open at 11:00am and if you plan on going there for lunch I advise you get there at 11:00am. The place fills up fast. We got there at 11:00 and had lunch and when we left, there was no parking anywhere. A car was waiting for us to leave so they could park. Love this place. We will definitely will be going back.

Charles Staley

Jan 11, 2025

I have lived on the Outer Banks for 10 years, and I know what good seafood tastes like. This restaurant has world-class seafood! I was very surprised by how good EVERYTHING was. I highly recommend the food here.

Trevor Royall

Dec 31, 2024

We love eating here! The staff is great! The food is really good! They always have daily specials and extra sides that are all delicious! They have really good hush puppies, potato wedges, and fried squash! One of our favorite places in Wilkes!