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Est. Salisbury, NC

Real Food
by the
Water.

Family-owned since 1987. Heartland recipes, lake-fresh flavors, and the kind of hospitality that makes strangers feel like regulars.

Warm restaurant interior with lakeside view

"The best fried perch in the entire Lake Norman area."

— Salisbury Magazine

Chef preparing Southern comfort food in the kitchen
Lakeside patio seating with sunset view
Our Story

Thirty-seven years of feeding the neighborhood.

Jimmys Lakeside Restaurant opened its doors in 1987 on the quiet shores of Bringle Ferry Road. What started as a simple diner with twelve counter stools and a dream has grown into one of Salisbury's most beloved gathering places — without ever losing the soul that made it special from day one.

Our kitchen still follows the same rules Jim set: fresh ingredients, generous portions, and recipes that don't change just because trends do. The fried perch still comes from local waters. The meatloaf still tastes like Sunday. And the coffee? It's still poured before you even sit down.

Whether you're a lifelong Salisbury resident or just passing through Lake Norman, we'll treat you like family. That's not a marketing line — it's the standard Jim kept every single day, and it's the standard we keep now.

37+

Years Serving

100%

Family Owned

Lake

Norman Views

There's a reason Jimmys has been the heart of this community for over three decades. You walk in hungry and walk out like you're part of the family.

— A Salisbury Local

Visit Us

Come Sit
a While

We're right on Bringle Ferry Road with easy access and plenty of parking. Whether it's a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a sunset drink on the patio — we've got a seat waiting for you.

Address

9185 Bringle Ferry Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146

Hours

Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Reservations

Your Table
Is Waiting

Walk-ins are always welcome, but we recommend calling ahead for parties of five or more. Let us save you a seat by the window.

(704) 637-3699
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