The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

Name: The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman
Address: 310 Exploration Boulevard, Denver, NC, United States, 28037
Telephone: (704) 585-8786
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

694 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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At The Foundry, we forge exceptional food and drink every day. The culinary team takes raw ingredients and crafts beautifully finished, bespoke plates, perfect for casual lunch or an anniversary dinner. Featuring local and regional house-crafted selections, the restaurant emphasizes healthy, freshly made and flavorful fare with a Southern twist, all pairing deliciously well with the Club’s signature drink, the Back Porch Sweet Tea. The experience at The Foundry is centered on three tried-and-true food and beverage tenets: it’s socially driven, locally inspired, and stylishly crafted.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 585-8786
Website
https://www.mytrilogylife.com/lakenorman/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Wenrich

Location
310 Exploration Boulevard, Denver, NC 28037
Neighborhood
Denver
Cross street
Across from East Lincoln High School on HWY 73
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
The Foundry is located behind the front gate. Once you arrive just let the attendant know you are dining at The Foundry, and they will gladly direct you to the restaurant. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Cheesy Bread$9.00
mozz, garlic, marinara
House Meatballs**$11.00
reggiano parmigiano, grilled ciabatta bread
Mango & Prosciutto Bruschetta$12.00
goat cheese, sundried tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle
Baked Brie$13.00
toasted baguette, honeycomb, apricot preserves, chives, grapes
Carolina Wings$15.00
spicy house bbq, carrots, celery; choice of ranch or bleu cheese
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$11.00
greek dressed vegetables, feta, flatbread; sub carrots & celery
Crispy Calamari$14.00
lemon aioli
Nueske's Bacon Truffle Mac & Cheese$15.00
smoked gouda, cavatappi pasta, parsley

Farm & Garden

add chicken +$5 | shrimp or salmon* +$7 | steak* +$9

Little House$5.00
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots, croutons
Antipasto$15.00
prosciutto, mozz, chickpeas, artichokes, olives, sherry vin
Brussels$13.00
baby sprouts, haricot verts, avocado, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, red wine vin
The Caesar$6.00
romaine, garlic croutons, reggiano parmigiano
Bacon & Bleu Wedge$8.00
iceberg, onions, bacon, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese

Handhelds

choice of crispy fries, house slaw, garlic parmesan fries

Millionaire Burger* **$15.00
certified angus chuck, white cheddar, bacon, lettuce, caramelized demi, onions, tomato, foundry sauce, brioche
Yard Bird$15.00
honey sriracha chicken, lime mayo, arugula, pickles
BBQ Pork Burnt Ends$16.00
pickled slaw, brioche bun
Stacked Reuben$15.00
corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, smoked russian dressing, rye
Turkey Club$14.00
turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cheese, foundry sauce

Pizza

small batch dough, made in house daily; sub gluten free crust +$2

Margherita$14.00
tomato, basil, pesto, mozz
Wild Mushroom$14.00
shaved parm, truffle oil, fresh arugula, mozz
Spicy Italian$16.00
pepperoni, italian sausage, prosciutto, salami, capicola, mozz, marinara
The Supreme$15.00
crumbled sausage, pepperoni, onions, peppers, olive, mushrooms, mozz, marinara
Chicken Alfredo$15.00
smoked bacon, mozz, basil, evoo

Chef's Table

sub cauliflower rice +$3

The Foundry Pot Roast**$21.00
garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal veg, demi-glace
Stir Fry$15.00
broccolini, bok choy, zucchini, carrots, squash, teriyaki, bell pepper, sushi rice
Spaghetti & Meatballs$15.00
house meatballs, fresh parsley, shaved parm, lemon & herb seasoned ricotta, toasted focaccia
Vegetable Risotto$16.00
charred corn, sundried tomatoes, buttered leeks, parm
Fish & Chips$19.00
beer-battered cod, house slaw, crispy fries
Mediterranean Chicken$21.00
artichokes, sundried tomato, capers, pappardelle pasta
Thai Chili Glazed Salmon*$22.00
orzo pasta, feta, cherry tomatoes, mint, lemon zest, fig balsamic reduction
Wood-Grilled Red Grouper*$26.00
southern succotash, andouille sausage, chimichurri
12oz Berkshire Pork Chop$25.00
smothered mushrooms, herb fingerling potatoes
Steak Frites*$25.00
hanger steak, truffle parm fries, mushrooms, house-made steak sauce
Steak 310*$35.00
8oz filet, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal veg, brandy peppercorn thyme sauce

Dessert

Famous Butter Cake**$6.00
whiskey sauce, marinated berries, vanilla ice cream
Cookie Skillet$6.00
wood-fried chocolate chip cookie, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
Croissant Bread Pudding$6.00
butter pecan ice cream, caramel sauce

What 694 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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LessS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great time with great food and drinks! Highly recommend!!
SB
SherylB
Atlanta
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall, we were pleased. Disappointments were the slaw with my fish and chips. It was a bitter leafy green. Also, the noise level makes it hard to talk. Server was very good, especially considering that she covered tables and the bar.
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Phil
Western NC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
As a resident of Trilogy for over six years I was disappointed that in the food. We have had better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service.
K
Krohbar
Charlotte
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
Calamari and fish fry were over cooked, we actually aren’t sure there was any calamari in the breading. We paid too much for a dinner we didn’t enjoy
JL
JaneL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
Waited 1hr for food. They did give us a free desert. Our waiter kept coming over to tell us it usually doesn’t take this long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grandson going off to college
D
Delicious
Charlotte
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Decided to try The Foundry a second time after a not so good first experience YEARS ago. We’ll be going back! We tried several items: bruschetta appetizer, soup of the week (lentil andouille), bacon truffle mac & cheese, garlic parm fries, and spicy Italian pizza. Except for the Mac & cheese, we thoroughly enjoyed all of the food. The service was better than outstanding, thank you Makayla! This restaurant is well managed.
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peggyw
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for the members only pizza special only to be told that they had just run out of pizza dough. Third time the special has not been available in the last three visits I made. Had another dish that was good but the management needs to get ordering supplies better organized. So disappointing to go for the special and always be told it is not available.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had excellent service and the dinner was delicious!
S
Sally
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Server was very nice but her service was very slow. Don’t know if she had too many tables or what. The food was awesome—we ordered a shared appetizer and soup and a shared dessert. Two out of our three entrees were great—had to send the Salmon back because it was cold. Once it came back, though, it was delicious! We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistently excellent food & drink. Friendly & courteous wait staff. Varied menu with good specials. Ellie, Louisa, Makayla & Chris are awesome!
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Lilly
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Foundry never disappoints! We go often and when friends come in to town, they request we work in a dinner at the Foundry. They love the fish 'n chips.
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gsps
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu choices, food was excellent and service fantastic.....this is one of my favorite eateries... Always consistent. Also, has an excellent bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks, wait time, staff, cleanliness…all 10/10. Love seeing regulars greeted by name! The food was fresh, perfectly prepared and delicious! The staff were all attentive without being overbearing. Hadleigh was the sweetest! I loved enjoying an entire meal without feeling rushed. Already have made plans to return next week!! Perfect hidden Lake Norman gem!!
TB
TBRICK
Cleveland
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I live here so this is one of our go too’s. Always great food and service. Too bad I never get points for my reservations at The Foundry through Open Table.
MS
MrsS
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Awesome servers! I have never had a bad meal. Great atmosphere.
TB
TracyB
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal! All around great experience:) Highly recommend!
W
Willie
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service with a very tasty menu.
DS
DebbieS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was impeccable. the food was good and the company was amazing,
D
Deadhead
Atlantic City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service people, lots of choices ranging from light fare to a full-on meal. Surroundings are quite nice - within a large 55+ complex. We will definitely be returning.
BQ
BoQofDenver
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Party of 4, we Would visit the Resturant again. Great menu and specials.
I
Ivorypearlcat
Charlotte
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I had the pizza special and the house salad. Both were good. Outstanding service by Macy that always provides outstanding service! My friend had the spaghetti which she says is consistently very good.
JK
JaniceK
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! From the service to the food, The Foundry never fails.
TR
TraciR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lunch was amazing your servicer was just over the top.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Foundry restaurant has a great vibe! Food is consistently very good and waitstaff is terrific! It’s my “go to” restaurant!
E
Eric
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Was excited to try the weekly special and it was just OK. Still had fun with great friends though. Service with Louisa was awesome as always!
p
peggyw
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
This is the second time this summer that I have gone to the Foundry and requested the advertised special, and the second time I have been told that the special is not available because of the ingredients are not on hand. So disappointing. The food I had was very good but the menu is limited and since I live in the community I look forward to specials that offer new options.
BR
BettyR
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and nice atmosphere
I
Ivorypearlcat
Charlotte
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was really good. We had to wait quite awhile for our food after the appetizers. My 2 drinks were served in 2 different size glasses. Menu said it was a tall drink but both were in short glasses. Food was better than last time we visited! So yummy. We will be back.
HL
HiLo
Charlotte
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food-service-ambiance
NB
NancyB
Western NC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner last night was the best we have had at the Foundry in a while. The server was outstanding, good food and we had the privilege of dining in a small room all to ourselves. Since I had just gotten home from a difficult trip it was especially appreciated.
VN
VeryNicePlace
Western NC
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
We love coming to the foundry…. This time however we found the food and service to be just on par with other restaurants, which isn’t bad, but it was not up to its normal standards
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a terrific night with delicious food and incredible service!
j
juliak
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
This was a great place to have a nice dinner for a decent price. We went for fathers day and absolutely loved it!
B
Byr32
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service by Chris was excellent! He recommended the special for the day, roasted chicken, which was also excellent! Enjoyed our corner booth and our quiet evening.
B
Babette
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The other three guests and I thoroughly enjoyed our food, drinks, and atmosphere. Our waitress Haley provide very good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Was a good experience, they were out of pasta for the Mac and cheese. Changed the flavor. Burnt End sandwich was good, not great. Trying not to be too critical!
R
Ramar
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Mediterranean chicken and my spouse had the Caesar salad with chicken and both were delicious. To top it off the bread pudding was amazing! Excellent service too!! Thank you Foundry
JP
JPShopper
Baltimore
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chris P. Was an excellent server. Very attentive

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You can order delivery directly from The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman using the Order Online button.

The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman is rated 4.6 stars by 694 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

310 Exploration Boulevard, Denver, NC 28037

Additional information

Cross street
Across from East Lincoln High School on HWY 73
Neighborhood
Denver
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
The Foundry is located behind the front gate. Once you arrive just let the attendant know you are dining at The Foundry, and they will gladly direct you to the restaurant. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Wenrich
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.mytrilogylife.com/lakenorman/dining/
Phone number
(704) 585-8786

The Foundry at Trilogy® Lake Norman

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The Foundry Pot Roast

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Cheesy Bread$9.00

House Meatballs**$11.00

Mango & Prosciutto Bruschetta$12.00

Baked Brie$13.00

Carolina Wings$15.00

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$11.00

Crispy Calamari$14.00

Nueske's Bacon Truffle Mac & Cheese$15.00

Farm & Garden

Little House$5.00

Antipasto$15.00

Brussels$13.00

The Caesar$6.00

Bacon & Bleu Wedge$8.00

Handhelds

Millionaire Burger* **$15.00

Yard Bird$15.00

BBQ Pork Burnt Ends$16.00

Stacked Reuben$15.00

Turkey Club$14.00

Pizza

Margherita$14.00

Wild Mushroom$14.00

Spicy Italian$16.00

The Supreme$15.00

Chicken Alfredo$15.00

Chef's Table

The Foundry Pot Roast**$21.00

Stir Fry$15.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$15.00

Vegetable Risotto$16.00

Fish & Chips$19.00

Mediterranean Chicken$21.00

Thai Chili Glazed Salmon*$22.00

Wood-Grilled Red Grouper*$26.00

12oz Berkshire Pork Chop$25.00

Steak Frites*$25.00

Steak 310*$35.00

Dessert

Famous Butter Cake**$6.00

Cookie Skillet$6.00

Croissant Bread Pudding$6.00

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