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    Brown Bag Seafood

    4.3 (112 reviews)
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    Grilled Chicken salad
    Carol R.

    Saw a BOGO deal on DoorDash for the grilled chicken. I chose salad as the base, which comes topped with sweet potato, shaved parm, and crispy onions. The chicken was a bit on the salty side, but had good flavor and went well with the salad. Overall, a pretty good salad especially with the deal.

    Marie R.

    We just got to Charlotte from Charleston and we're looking for a quick and healthier dinner. We had a meh lobster roll in Charleston so we needed a redemption roll. This place is only a few minutes away from our hotel and it's also one of the few spots open at the time. We ordered a salmon rice bowl and a lobster roll. Oddly, we were the ones there but it took forever for our order to come out. The lobster roll was not bad, but the salmon rice dish was so bland. Even with the sauce that we got and the hot sauce, it was still bland. Our order also came out to be around $60. I would normally be ok paying that much if the food was good, but they were just ok so I felt robbed. The restaurant is cute and clean and the servers were nice enough.

    America's Top C.

    I popped in here for a quick dinner one night recently while on a brief pass through Charlotte. I kind of stumbled on the place and wasn't sure about it. It had kind of a fast food vibe, but what I found was the exact opposite. It has a menu that you kind of take a marker "check off the boxes "for your main course, proteins, sides, etc. The staff was very nice and very attentive! I have to say the food was delivered very quickly and it was hot and very fresh and tasty! I got the grilled salmon with rice, coleslaw, and a couple of side sauces. Everything was fresh and very delicious and no complaints. My only one reservation, and maybe two, Was the portion was kind of small, more like a "lunch portion" than a dinner portion, but still delicious and very filling. My only other issue was although the place was empty, but with a lot of to go traffic, several tables I went to sit at had not been cleaned, and the place was very well staffed and I was a little surprised, but definitely not a dealbreaker. I think for a quick lunch or a quick dinner passing through don't be fooled by the façade. It is not fast food! Very healthy, very delicious, nicely put together with a great staff, preparing and serving.

    Late Friday lunch!
    Brian V.

    Stopped in for a late lunch after visiting my local office. It was only a block away and I had heard about the one in ATL so today was the day to try it out. They have laminated menus with erasable markers. I asked the server his recommendation and he said fish and chips so I went with his recommendation and added a bowl of their chowdah. Everything came out at once. I ate the chowdah first to let the fish cool down a bit. The fish came with vinegar and their homemade tartar sauce which had a hint of dill. I enjoyed the meal- the chowdah was thick with potatoes and clams, the fries and fish both went great with the tartar sauce. The only thing I would address is the volume of the music. It was about maxed out and was a bit much on a Friday afternoon. Other than that, great spot to grab a bite when in the area .

    Fish & Chips
    Ted S.

    I love Fish N Chips. This was some of the best I've had. Great crisp on the fish and chips. Generous portion. Very clean seating area. Great staff.

    Kids menu
    De'Anna W.

    Made an unexpected stop here for lunch after Hola festival and I'm so glad I did. I don't consider myself a seafood lover so I never thought to stop in here on a solo mission but ok this occasion I wasn't alone and figured that surely there was something on the menu I could eat. Upon arrival (midday on a Saturday) the restaurant was empty so there was no wait. I had a few menu questions and the guy behind the register was super helpful and genuinely cared about customer service. I ended up with the fish and chips meal and a small clam chowder soup. We sat in a cute little table next to the soda machine that gave the vibes like we were eating at a table on a boat. The food didn't take long to come out and was served hot and fresh. Both the fish and fries were delicious. Seasoned well, crispy enough but not over cooked, a good batter to filling ratio and they weren't "fishy" if you know what I mean. The clam chowder was delicious. Creamy and flavorful. I really enjoyed my lunch here today. The inside was very clean and the staff was great. Thank you.

    Sauces
    Rob Snow S.

    Quick quality seafood... Brown Bag Seafood really impressed me with it's delicious Pollock. I love Pollock because it's the least fishy fish (to me). You can also sub it out for Cod, but with my fish and chips platter the Pollock was the perfect pair. The fish comes out hot and flaky, with these thick seasoned fries and cole slaw. The fries as a side are absolutely delicious, they taste like Arbys curly fries, but steak fry thick. The decor and ambiance was excellent, the two seater tables shows someone put some thought into how the dining room should look. The tables nooks play on the themes of being out at sea, with a rope hanging from above and a lantern below. There is also patio seating for great people watching. Location is excellent, in the heart of uptown on South Tryon as you enter the city. You can park on the street or swing around to the decks. Customer service was 5 stars and the real reason I even ate here. I was headed somewhere else, but stopped in to check out the menu. Tiara was so kind and informative, that I just cancelled my other reservation and stayed. Dre-Bo* and Tee (sorry if I spelled that wrong) were also top tier. Any question or small request, the crew was on it. Pro tip: There is another location about 5 min away in south end, if that's even more convenient. But if you want the best customer service...this is the one.

    Check off menu
    A J.

    I saw this place driving in to work last week and made a point to head over on Good Friday for some seafood. I admit, it took a minute to figure out what was on the menu and how to order. The prices are a lot high for uptown during lunch. So this will be a "treat" location. $34 for a decent sized lobster roll and $15 for a power bowl w/grilled salmon is A LOT. To get you over the sticker shock they have a very attentive staff and they were making food to order. I would suggest printing a menu and placing on the wall or window when you enter from the street. Those cookies need a price drop for the size or make them 2 for the current price. Lobster rolls may not be a good fit for the price on a lunch menu.

    Seared tuna with truffle parm totts and ancient grains.
    Rob B.

    I try to avoid franchises when I can, but I had just gotten into town and was looking to grab a quick dinner. A friend called Brown Bag an upscale LJS (that pirate themed seafood chain) and she wasn't wrong. They have laminated menus with check boxes so you just fill it out with your order, take it to the counter to pay, and they give you your order number. They got the food to me super quick. It wasn't a busy time so I can't judge completely on the service. The seared tuna was delicious. And the tater tots? So darn good. If I lived near a location, this would become one of my regular spots for a quick lunch or a bite before going to a game.

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    Thanks so much Tiffany! Looking forward to seeing you often!

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    Tori, thanks for your visit and your thoughts, we appreciate you!

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    Holy crap so yummy! I had the chili crisp shrimp with veggies and it was SO good! Run, don't walk, and get you some!

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    Yes Armand! "run, don't walk!" :)!

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    Thank you so much Alex!

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    So happy to hear this Ted, come back any time!

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    Thanks Ellie! Good choice!

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    Donna L.

    So happy to hear this, thank you so much, our team appreciates you!

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    Thanks for your visit AJ!

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    Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

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    Very friendly and quick service. The blackened hake and grilled salmon are both tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my vegibox topped with fish.

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    Love to hear this Brian, thank you!

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    Genna, great choice and thank you for sharing!

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    absolutely amazing service!! love this place definitely recommend coming here i love it and the vibes are so cool

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    Wow absolute must try!! We went to restaurant week which was such a steal…read more Probably the best Caesar salad I've ever had. I loved that chimichurri came with the steak. The apple pie pudding was so delicious as well. I loved the atmosphere, the designs inside were beautiful. Service was great.

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    First rate service from the whole staff. Amazing could not be more helpful and accommodating…read more The oyster business can be hit or miss. But this place has it down 100% 6 different choices of oysters to sample. Each one amazing. Don't like oysters? No problem they have any other options, all amazingly prepared and presented. You can go wrong! Had the Guacamole poke. Ask for tortilla chips instead of the wantons. Much better!! The wagyu frites were cooked to perfection! Absolute delight dinner spot when in downtown Charlotte at the JW Marriott! Come get some!

    Flavor BOMB! I'll get to that in a minute. But first, this place is such a fun spot. Hip, eclectic,…read morewith great decor and ambiance. Huge shout out to our server, Nas, who was on the ball all night. Thanks for a great evening! We started with a dozen sweet, plump oysters with very little brine. Exactly our style. Clean, fresh, and delicious. That flavor bomb I mentioned earlier? The pimento cheese fritters. This was seriously a mouth orgasm, yeah I said it. Crispy, spicy crust with warm pimento cheese oozing out of the center. Add the house made buttermilk dip and it's pure heaven. Everything else was top notch as well. Flavorful and tender calamari, freshly made clam chowder, seafood tagliatelle, and a wagyu burger that absolutely melts in your mouth with two smashed patties. One thing was better than the other. This place is definitely a staple anytime we're out in Charlotte.

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    4.3(21 reviews)
    0.5 miUptown, First Ward

    I stayed in Charlotte for a few days. I walked the streets of uptown so many times that I no longer…read moreneeded GPS to get around. There are tons of restaurants in the area, highly rated too, but I didn't feel like going into any of them. I kept walking and walking until I saw The Fifth Fork. Unlike every other restaurant in Charlotte, this one was empty and quiet; there were about 2 other guests in the whole restaurant when I walked in. I took a seat, not knowing what I was getting myself into at all. The menu is simple but delicious and seemed very fresh. I got the grouper. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. This restaurant is fancy but the staff is very personable and kind. To start off my meal, they gave me a complimentary bread roll. I will say, the bread wasn't the best because it was kind of stale, even though it was warm. I think it's just the texture of the bread that wasn't soft to begin with. One of the servers told me this restaurant will be changed into something completely different soon. Glad I got to try it when I did.

    Roughly once a month I see a show in Charlotte at the Blumenthal and take myself out to dinner at a…read morenew place. The Fifth Fork did a lovely job accommodating a solo night. The staff was friendly, attentive, and once they knew I had a timeline to hit had kept everything on time to ensure I could make my show with plenty of time. The food was a bit of a mixed bag unfortunately. The Caesar salad was delicious and filling. The salmon was the miss. The salmon was overcooked and dry, where the creamed spinach was extremely bitter. I didn't end up finishing my entree which was disappointing. I would return in the future as I've heard other lovely things and would be open to trying other options.

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