For decades, the old Queen’s Landing property along River Highway was a familiar landmark on Lake Norman. I first started visiting Mooresville in 1985 and moved here permanently in 1999, and I honestly can’t remember a time when Queen’s Landing wasn’t part of the lake. From ice cream and Putt-Putt to Sunday lunches at Saragonis, it always seemed to be there — just part of everyday life on Lake Norman. Since its closure in the summer of 2023, the site has sat quietly, fueling plenty of speculation about what might come next. Now, the wait appears to be over, and the next chapter for this iconic location is shaping up to be one of the most interesting waterfront redevelopments Mooresville has seen in years.

The project is being led by Vitale Hospitality Group, headed by Gennaro and Susan Vitale. From what I’ve read, the group is investing more than $3 million to reimagine the property as a true destination rather than just a single restaurant. The vision blends casual lakefront dining with elevated nightlife, creating a space that works for families during the day and transitions into a livelier atmosphere in the evening.

At the heart of the redevelopment will be Vitale Lakeside, a ground-level waterfront restaurant offering a menu that includes seafood, steaks, burgers, pizza, and more. Plans also call for expanded docks, allowing guests to arrive by boat and reinforcing the site’s long-standing connection to Lake Norman’s boating culture.

The second floor will be home to the Bonnie & Clyde lounge, an upscale cocktail lounge with panoramic lake views. Bonnie & Clyde isn’t a brand-new concept. The original Bonnie & Clyde built a reputation for stylish interiors, great cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere that blends lounge culture with nightlife energy. The Mooresville location is expected to carry that same DNA, but with a lakefront twist where sunsets and water views become part of the experience.

Plans for the site also include a floating bar, rebuilt docks, and approximately 38 boat slips, reinforcing the idea that this is a destination designed to be accessed from both land and water. Vitale Lakeside and the Bonnie & Clyde lounge are expected to open as early as May 2026. And honestly, it makes me even more excited for boat weather to get here. It’s been cold and gray long enough. I’m ready for summer!

…It’s a shame that the Catawba Queen and the Lady of the Lake couldn’t be rescued from their watery exile and be re-homed here if for no other reason than nostalgia.

Photos of Bonnie & Clydes Charlotte Location Courtesy of https://bonnieandclydeslounge.com.