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    Blue Lagoon Bar & Bistro

    3.5 (91 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    BLUE LAGOON BAR & BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Oxtails, rice and peas, plantains
    Monique H.

    To start I was invited to this spot from a friend entering a poetry showcase. Parking The host was amazing. I paid my ticket on Eventbrite though no one ever asked me to show my ticket. Upon entering I was not greeted by anyone. The bar was to the right and lounge sectional seating was all around with a small stage at the opposite end of the room where the DJ was. It took well over 30minutes for me to get up to ask someone to take my order. I ordered Oxtails, beef suya and a lemon drop martini with Kettle One instead of Tito's. The martini was amazing. Shout out to the bartender. The beef suya was edible. A little tough at times but I ate it but the oxtails...were cold. I mean put your finger in it cut the oxtail cold. We were well into the show by the time the server came back. I had eaten the suya and almost drank my entire drink. I told her my dish was cold and she took it back. 10-15 minutes later she returned with the plate. Clearly microwaved to be reheated I did not bother as I came to support the amazing show. I asked for a carry out container, bag and check. The sever returned with her handheld machine and showed me my total. I thought it was high but I asked was the tip included. She replied no. Swiped my card and retired the machine to me as to give her a tip. I am normally a generous tipper. So whatever i added $14 and some change to a bill that I thought should be about $60. It still didn't sit right with me so I asked a receipt. Now looking at the receipt there is a $10 tip plus another $14 tip. Now I don't mind tipping $24/25 for great service but that was not it. I called the next day to speak to anyone in charge and was told they don't come in until well after midnight however they would give them the message and have them call me. She also had me send her the receipt. She was even shocked at what I told her. This may be ok for someone that does not care about her money but I paid to get in the door which had nothing to do with the venue. But to take advantage of people is stealing. I would not have notice if Apple had not hit my account for $84.92 . Can someone please explain it all to me after I asked the server was a tip included. Worst is...this is yet another black owned establishment that I am finding ok with taking advantage of people. I have called the lounge several times and no one is there that can handle a refund. So here I am to warn every one of there check at Blu Lagoon. I frequent too many places for this to go unnoticed. I am open to advise but right now the lack of management responsibilities and negligence of owners is truly bothersome.

    The best suya
    Candy C.

    Love this place. Comedy shows every Wednesday, good food. BEST SUYA! And they be open till like 4am, b4 covid it was 6 I think. Either way, I love this place.

    Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken
    Tauheedah M.

    I went on Thursday night. Band was Amazing. Waitress had great service. Jerk Chicken delicious. Jollof Rice edible but I've had much better. Drinks and Hookah good.

    "Fried Snapper" dry and salty. Not good at all.

    Food awful. Service from the waitress was sub par. She was not attentive and only checked on us once to see if we "signed the receipt". Even with a section she still did not give good service. She never smiled once. I understand that this is a late night spot but y'all have got to do better. The jollof rice tasted BURNT. The rice tasted like it was cooked three days ago then set on fire before serving it, yuck. Then the snapper was dry as a bone. It was flavorless and slathered in a super salty sauce that looked like diarrhea (see photo). Overall, the DJ played great music, the drinks were okay but the food was a total waste of money, the service was poor And no management in sight.

    Shanya D.

    Lovely music, drinks, this place is a vibe. I was vegan at the time I ate here so I didn't eat much but the food was excellent nonetheless.

    Oxtail Jollof Rice Fried Plantain
    Aderonke A.

    Came after a long day of drinking & this food didn't disappoint. Oxtail fell off the bone, plantains were crispy and sweet & the rice hit the spot. Just a few heads ups: they dont split checks, they auto add gratuity & they also don't provide glasses of water due to covid & each bottle is $3.50. Other than that, no complaints!!!

    Jer Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

    Good was quickly made and reminded me of my west indian grandmothers cooking. Also fairly priced

    Cookie L.

    Awesome place to hang and eat !! Food is very delicious and the atmosphere is great.

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    9 months ago

    Great energy. Cool space. Good people. Awesome chef - Caribbean flare. The fish, Snapper dish, is amazing.

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    1 year ago

    I love the vibes and the food is delicious also is the music by International Dj Majest on point

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    2 years ago

    Love it best suya & Jollof rice in atlant hands down. I eat it almost everyday literally

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    Excellent food and service. The DJ is amazing and the drinks are strong. There is more parking in the back. Make sure to try to jerk wings.

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    2 years ago

    Paid for an advertised event and it was as cancelled no warning. Shabby empty place. I left immediately.

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    5 years ago

    Came on from another spot on a Thursday at 5am. The music and vibe were ok. They were getting close to closing so maybe winding down.

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    3 years ago

    Best Chicken Philly in charlotte! The grilled onions and peppers set it apart from the rest!

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    3 years ago

    Food is excellent.. get the fried snapper. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Lagoon Bar & Bistro

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    Yes, they have a full bar. I suggested that they offer another IPA, but there is something for everyone

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    Ike's Cafe and Grill

    Ike's Cafe and Grill

    3.8(406 reviews)
    12.6 mi
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    My first time trying Egusi and Fufu and it was so so delicious! The Egusi soup was so flavorful and…read morecomforting. The flavor was tomatoey with a bit of heat. The side of Fufu was a must. The pounded yam was smooth and not too thick. I had fun scooping up the Egusi in the Fufu with my hands. Both together was an enjoyable flavor and texture combo. The Beef Suya was good as well, a nice meat appetizer. The beef was cooked well done which some people may not like, but I enjoyed it since I grew up eating my steak that way. It paired very well with the spice blend and raw onions. I also had the Ghanaian Jollof Rice and that was not my most favorite dish due to the flavor. Not my cup of tea, but the rice was cooked well. I also liked the side plantains. The interior is nicely ornate and comfy. The service here was also super great and my assigned server was very personable. I genuinely enjoyed my conversation with her and she did well giving me recommendations and directions as a first timer for this type of food. Overall, I had a great experience here and would come back again!

    so I have been bringing my family of 7 here for 3 years. We ordered our usuals this weekend 7/7/26…read more, and OMG i was SOOOOO mad !! it seems as if they got a new chef and the food was HORRIBLE! The okra soup was super thick, barely any soup / sauce. it had a bunch of sharp pieces of crew shell with no crab meat to be found. I usually feed it to my baby but it had so many sharp pieces. the egusi was SUPER dark and oily. it looked like dirty car oil and it was SALTY ! the chicken suya was great as always but they changed the dipping sauce that comes with it which is the main reason i even get the chicken. the sauce is disgusting. this was the absolute worst experience i've had here . it was a waste of my $125 and i will not be returning . i spend thousands yearly on this food and this experience has been a major turn off . i drive 35 minutes fron buckhead atleast 2x a month to enjoy this food and i am totally turned off from this latest experience . i would normally recommend but the change in the food was soooo drastic ! i'm scared!

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    My neighbor & our delightful server Fumi. Both celebrated recent virgo birthdays

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    The Island Grill - Red Chicken stew

    The Island Grill

    4.3(6 reviews)
    15.6 mi

    This place is a joke! I walk in at 15 minutes before close to here, "we don't serve fried food 30…read moreminutes before closing". Seriously you are a joke! You know nothing about serving customers in the restaurant industry. Every real restauranteur knows the at 1 minute to close you are full service. Lost a customer for life! I also tip very well especially close to closing so counter dude that offered baked chicken or oxtails instead of my fried catfish list atleast $20 because I respect good service late. But whatever you'll be closed in a year no doubt

    Located in a strip mall, the restaurant is pretty unassuming, though many great restaurants are…read more When you walk in, there's almost a nightclub vibe inside. Very dark and not many traditional tables and chairs. I came around lunch time and there were quite a few ladies in beautiful traditional dress (it was Christmas Eve). I had called ahead and ordered takeout and when I walked in I was promptly acknowledged. Food arrived in the quoted time (25 minutes). Nigerian cuisine is not one I'm incredibly familiar with, but I have tried many of the standard dishes. Today I went with White Rice and Red Stew, which comes with plantains. It was delicious. Piping hot and incredibly fresh. The spice level was perfect. Just spicy enough but in no way overpowering. The plantains added a sweet element which played beautifully against the spice of the stew. The only place they lost points was the price on the website is not the price I was charged. $19 on the website and I was charged $25 but maybe they just haven't updated to reflect current prices. Regardless, I really enjoyed my food and can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. Edit: Take note, it doesn't say "The Island Grill" on the sign. It says "The African Grill."

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