My boyfriend and I had a really great date day meal at Cajun Queen during restaurant week! Parking was a breeze because we went on a Sunday around 3pm. Parking in the area isn't very vast, so plan ahead for that. We were super excited to check this spot out. I hadn't been in years and this was a good time. For our first course, I ordered the seafood gumbo and it was really delicious. It had mild spice which I could handle and really enjoyed. For my main course I ordered the Diane dish, which is medley of veggies sauteed together and served over rice. I got it with shrimp, chicken and crawfish. I wasn't a fan of this dish though, unfortunately. I'm getting more into spicy things and it was pretty spicy. But to me it lacked flavor to go with the spice level. It wasn't bad, just not my type of dish. Luckily my boyfriend ordered the blackened chicken and andouille pasta and he traded with me!!! I truly don't eat pork, but sometimes I eat pork lol. This pasta dish was AMAZING and I'm so happy my bf is too, for switching plates with me. He loves spicy food and really enjoyed the Diane. So, all worked out! We both ordered a glass of red wine too. I love that they included a drink with the set price. Really makes the meal more special. For dessert we both ordered the bourbon bread pudding and it was pretty tasty! I thoroughly enjoyed our day date at Cajun Queen. I will say the room we were seated in was a bit run down and in need of some TLC. That was truly my only complaint. We'd definitely come back though. Great food and service! read more

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Ok so this place was ok. Just one of those places you gotta try for yourself. I guess I was expecting a lil more Louisiana. The decor gives Louisiana but the vibes give Charlotte. The food... nothing to write home about. It was ok. Again, check it out for yourself just wasn't my cup of tea. read more

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After all these years the food is Devine and. We had the Chicken Dianne and the Shrimp and grits, and you couldn't go wrong. Thanks Cajun Queen a true Queen City Classic. read more

This is my favorite restaurant! The food is the best and most authentic around! Great atmosphere and live music every night!

I have been going here for years and anytime I go. It's normally a special occasion. This food is so good. I absolutely love the restaurants atmosphere and the service has always been extremely good. Lee was our server this past week & he was super patient super attentive. Our drinks were never empty. Our food was excellent and this is what makes going out to eat so worth it. read more

I attended this establishment for lunch with my husband and father in law for his birthday-- our server with the duck earrings was pleasant, and I enjoyed being sat by the fireplace. The food was average. I didn't think the complimentary rolls had much flavor. My husband did not really enjoy his Cajun pasta, although he ate most of it-- the blackened salmon I ordered was good, and my father in law stated he enjoyed his dish. They ordered the gumbo with their meal and stated it okay-- I had the salad, it was maybe less than ordinary. Overall, I would not come back unless it was for drinks, maybe some dessert and to listen to music. Maybe not for a full meal. It could have also been a bad day for the kitchen, I don't know. read more

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Cajun Queen has always been nostalgic for me, it was the first restaurant I had dinner at when I moved to Charlotte. It's a Charlotte staple that has been around for years, so I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets nostalgia from it. It is in the Elizabeth neighborhood inside an old home, and is incredibly charming. They are dedicated to all things New Orleans, from the food, to the decor, to the live jazz music upstairs. If you prefer a quieter evening, you should dine downstairs, but me personally I like being upstairs and watching the bands play. Upstairs there is also a bar room that is small and quaint. The food is amazing with some authentic Cajun dishes like tasty gumbo, and one of the best crawfish etouffees I've had outside of New Orleans. As Charlotte grows we'll continue to get a lot of exciting new restaurants, but it's nice to see that there are still some classics that have been in the city for decades doing their thing. If you want a little taste of New Orleans without leaving the city, then head on over. You won't be disappointed! read more

Cajun Queen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The restaurant was a lovely old painted lady. I love old homes with charm. This one was transformed into a restaurant. Now the food was okay, I ordered fried green tomatoes that were nasty, the cornmeal had an unseasoned fish taste to it. I ordered blackened catfish with garlic mashed potatoes with a shrimp sauce that came as an afterthought and not on my food as ordered. Seeing how this was a late meal, I didn't eat hardly any of it. I ordered the bread pudding and it had no flavor either. My first time Charlotte was a food disappointment. The service was good though, no complaints there. Price wise, it was reasonable I alone spent $78 with tip. The other plate was my cousin she enjoyed her meal. The New Platter with fried Catfish, Scallops, shrimp, I think oysters. read more

Cajun Queen - Blackened Catfish with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and broccoli - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is one of those restaurants we have wanted to try for a while now, and we finally made it! We were actually there for a holiday party. They had us in a large room where we were out of the way but still comfortable with a large group. They brought appetizers for everyone to sample while us everyone arrived and settled in. Drinks were next, and there are so many to pick from! The waitstaff kept everything moving along but without making everyone feel rushed. Entrees came next, and they delivered everyone's pretty much at the same time. Food was delicious, and the portions are decent, you definitely get enough to eat. They also offered dessert of bread pudding, key lime pie, pecan pie, and oreo cheesecake Glad we finally made it, and we will definitely be back for a date night read more

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I went on a Thursday night and they had a live band which was really nice. The food was delicious. I had the salmon, and the crawfish scampi. Both delicious. The service was also superb. read more

Cajun Queen - Salmon - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My partner and I decided to check out Cajun Queen during our visit to Charlotte. We were pretty disappointed unfortunately. I ordered a hurricane and it was super bitter, which is pretty unusual for this drink. It tasted mostly like lemon juice (from the bottle) with some liqueur flavor but I didn't taste any rum. My partner had a bottled Abita. We decided to forego appetizers and ordered entrees. My partner got the Shrimp Dianne and I got the Shrimp Etouffee. They were both super spicy. I like a lot of heat but they were both too spicy to enjoy. I ordered a side of broccoli, which never came. Our server was nice but incredibly inattentive. We wouldn't come here again and likely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Cajun Queen - Shrimp Dianne - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We had the bbq shrimp and it was fantastic! Didn't get a picture of it though. The inside of the restaurant was so cute and comfy. The pork lion was super tender and cooked perfectly. The seafood plate was pretty good but I'd honestly order something else as the menu has a lot to offer. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars was the service. Our waiter had to be reminded of our sauces and never refilled our tea. Other than that it was GREAT! read more

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Cute spot with great customer service. Upstairs there was a live band (which I couldn't even hear downstairs). We opted to sit outside on the balcony - the speakers were broken so we just played music from our phone lol. The Hurricane was decent (def not NOLA worthy, but got me buzzed). The NO Iced Tea was tasty and sneakily strong. The complimentary bread was a bit too hard for my liking, but I was hungry soooo I ordered the Cajun Pasta and a side of red beans and rice. The red beans and rice were bland, sadly. Definitely could have used some seasoning salt or something. The pasta was super flavorful and I loved the chicken! Barely had any sausage in the dish, unfortunately. The sauce tasted amazing, however it was too runny. Should have been thickened up a bit and the dish would have been perfect. Overall, good experience but wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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A Charlotte gem, Cajun Queen has been around for decades and for good reasons. They have always hired quality help and trained them! The restaurant is in an old house so it's unique and depending on what room you're in literally can affect your experience. BUT the main reason they've been around so long is the food. You don't find cajun food on every corner in NC and their food is delicious!! You need to make a reservation because there is a very small chance that you can get in as a walking. read more

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Terrific meal at Cajun Queen last night! I had the shrimp and grits and my hubby had the chicken etouffee. They were both a 10 out of 10! We will be back soon! read more

Cajun Queen is a nice, casual dining restaurant for lunch. I've also been several times for dinner, and it's extremely loud and lively with a live band upstairs. I enjoy their oysters and desserts, but I'll pass on their beignets. After tasting the famous beignets from Cafe Du Monde in Nola, these don't make the cut. Outside of that, the food is delicious and the service is great. read more

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Food is amazing, service is great and ambiance is as authentic as it gets. I've been going for decades and rarely stray from the amazing crawfish etouffee. read more

Yum. A real pat O'Brien hurricane, delicious crawfish, étouffée, fried green tomatoes. Everything arrives in a timely manner with smiles on the food servers faces. I like the older helmets in despite having to go up a flight of stairs. It feels like here in New Orleans price is very reasonable. I think everybody is happy to be there both customers and employees. The car is awesome too. read more

It looks like somebody's house & the food was so good, it felt like home. I had the blackened catfish on a bed of perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Every morsel was delicious. I only stopped because I was full. A friend from Charlottes Convention & Visitors Bureau recommended this place. I'm so glad I listened! Attentive staff & great prices too. read more

Cajun Queen - Well plated & seasoned blackened catfish dinner! Great job y'all! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The service was impeccable. I love how they turned the house into a restaurant and made it very homey + had a beautiful live band. The food was 1000/10. We also got the fried oysters and wow they were delicious. read more

Cajun Queen - Etouffee (chicken + shrimp) gumbo & Crawfish Etouffée, Shrimp Creole, And Blackened Chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and experience at the Cajun Queen. I was visiting Charlotte and my host suggested this restaurant. The staff was friendly and the manager came over and chatted a bit telling us some of the history of the building. I had the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage. There were 10 shrimp and several slices of sausage. The grits were smooth and creamy. Dinner came with gumbo or salad (I had the salad) and rolls and butter were provided. I can eat but there was more than enough for me to take some home. I highly recommend it for the food and atmosphere. read more

One of my favorite Charlotte spots! We first ordered drinks, hurricane and tornado, and they were great - felt like NOLA. Additionally we ordered the fried green tomatoes - loved! They were firm, yet flavorful and then the both of us ordered items off the specials list. Our waitress was attentive and helpful, and the staff in general was friendly, quick to refill waters, clear plates, etc. The restaurant is in an old house, which is such a cute vibe! It can feel a little tight, but at the same time, you're in your own little space. There were a few tables for larger groups, I would definitely say this is a great date spot. Parking is sparse, but they do offer valet. I would recommend making a reservation! read more

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Very disappointed in our experience. We had seven people to our party, and I made sure to mention when making the reservation that it was for my husband's birthday. Unfortunately, the service fell short. Our waitress, Kayla, forgot my drink twice--I sat for nearly 15-20 minutes without a beverage while everyone else had theirs. My husband eventually had to ask another server to bring it for me. She also never asked if we were celebrating anything, and didn't bring out bread. Another staff member passing by noticed and kindly brought it, but it wasn't from our waitress. Overall, her service was inattentive and disappointing. As for the food, the reviews from our table were mixed. About half of us enjoyed our meals, while others felt it was just okay. The sausage was extremely overcooked and hard, while the pasta was mushy and overdone. Sadly, given both the service and food quality, I doubt we'll be returning. read more

Such a staple in Charlotte! If you're visiting CLT, it's definitely a place to check out. The vibe reminds you of being in the Bayou in an old style house. It does need a bit of an update but we enjoy eating here. The staff is friendly and the drinks are good. You can't go wrong with crawfish and the appetizer, Crawfish Scampi is the way to go! Any fish dish entree is guaranteed to be great! Live music in the house, great outdoor seating, just go! read more

Cajun Queen - Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I visited this establishment for my wedding anniversary. I also was a regular at this establishment from 2011-2017. **Disclaimer** I am from New Orleans and grew up eating the items that were on this menu, so I do have a very good idea of how cajun/creole food SHOULD TASTE. Ok for starters. The Drinks were great!!! The appetizers were as well. The staff was very nice. The free valet parking was nice. This restaurant just doesn't taste like it did from 2011-2017 and I won't be visiting again. I ordered a bowl of seafood gumbo which taste like Campbells soup out the can, additionally it had about 3 shrimps in it. They can use Chef Emerils recipe which would help tremendously (https://www.emerils.com/120246/seafood-okra-gumbo), I actually use this recipe myself. The red beans were ehhh...ok. Could use more seasoning. The Chicken Étouffée's roux taste like thick mashed potatoes and lard. The Chicken Creole taste like the same sauce(Campbell Soup) that was used for the gumbo. The bread pudding was awful!! In conclusion, if I was looking for a good drink and some good appetizers, YES this is the place. If I was looking for good cajun food, they missed the mark very bad. read more

My husband and I have had this place on our radar for a while and it was time to give it a try. We made an early bird reservation on a weeknight (5 o'clock for these folks) but a reservation was not needed as we were the only ones there. We opted to sit outside to take advantage of this beautiful March weather. The patio we were sitting on had plenty of umbrellas for sun coverage. Service was nice and attentive through out. We started with the Cajun popcorn which is lightly fried crawfish with remoulade sauce- this was fantastic! It was seasoned so nicely, breaded lightly to not overpower the seafood, and the sauce packed a nice kick! My only qualm is that it was served on a bed of lettuce which is weird because you had to pick up the pieces of garnish to get the last remaining pieces of crawfish. I had the crawfish étouffée which was definitely spicy! The description of this dish is a " highly seasoned sauce" and that it was! It was good though and most importantly, it came with a ton of crawfish! It was a heaping serving that was very filling. I found the bread to be a little cold and on the stale side but it worked for dipping into the warm sauce. Overall, we had a good visit. Perhaps we can make a later reservation next time and enjoy the live jazz! read more

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Great food and ambience... Small and intimate space. The service was excellent. I would definitely visit again

Things went very well. It's quaint and cozy. Both service and food choices were very good. Shout out to our server Regan, who saw we lacked for nothing! Constant refills and delicious bread. Appetizer- seafood gumbo. Well seasoned and had a nice spicy kick. Yup! Cajun pasta specialty dish of blackened chicken, mushrooms, andouille sausage, artichokes, red peppers, over tortellini with a cheesy cream sauce. New Orleans platter - fried catfish, shrimp, scallops, fried oysters, red beans, and rice. Pricing is $15-30 Good variety of NOLA favorites. We had no room for desert. Dinner entree portions were enough to share. And there was live jazz playing upstairs. Had a great time and enjoyed both service and food. They do have valet parking, parking at the rear, or across the street. Enjoy! read more

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Shout out to Yelp for the "Surprise Me" feature! This was the restaurant they suggested and this is exactly what I needed! The restaurant is right around the corner from Central Ave so I decided to just get food to-go. The process for ordering online was extremely easy. After making the order I was informed it would be ready in 30 mins. I got to the restaurant in about 20 minutes and the food was already packaged up and ready to go. The parking lot was completely full so just be cautious on where you can park when only running in for a second. The food looked and smelled incredible. Everything tasted incredible and did not disappoint at all. We had the Cajun popcorn for the appetizer. The crawfish tails were tender and juicy! The shrimp platter for one entree which was top tier. The shrimp were seasoned incredibly and cooked to perfection. The Diane 3-way was our final entree and it was delicious and so much food. I can't wait to go back for dine-in service to try more dishes and a few cocktails. read more

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Ok peeps, haven't been out in a while, and finally made it out while traveling. To celebrate our daughter's 19th birthday, she wanted to try something different and decided on Cajun Quisine. We decided to try Cajun Queen near Downtown Charlotte. Nestled inside of a renovated older home, the atmosphere is quaint and warm feeling. The waitstaff while not personable, are very polite and efficient. There was jazz playing in a separate room setting the mood for a Bourbon Street New Orleans feel. Those are the redeeming qualities , the food wasn't hitting it out the park. At best it was palatable, not noteworthy of anything other than the presentation. It "Looked Good" was the only comment we unanimously agreed on. The prices are mid range , you definitely receive a great portion for the price you pay. The food had excellent presentation, but was missing the come again draw of a great meal. Sorry ya'll this wasnt lip smacking, jaw droppin , tell a friend kinda fare. We didnt hate it??, but we for sure won't be making the trip this far for a ho hum meal. read more

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I would say this a very nice place to go to for date night. Super cute. Food was pretty good my friend didn't really like his food but I loved my meal. The service was great no complaints. Only thing I wish we were able to sit upstairs with the live band. read more

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This is an awesome place to eat . The jazz music was surprisingly good . Enjoyed it very much . The food had great flavor and our server was great . I would go to southern Louisiana for my job and started eating Cajun food there . There is a difference in the spices but it's still very good at Cajun queen . read more

Solid Cajun restaurant a short Uber outside downtown Charlotte. The old house transforms into the restaurant but looking back I can't recall decor. The dishes are straightforward cajun expectations. Etouffee's, blackened, gumbo, fried, you get the gist. Shrimp appetizers, fried and their version of bbq are really good. The shrimp etouffee is in a rich Cajun sauce with plenty of shrimp and rice, really quite good. Interestingly, others in the party had ribeye steaks, not traditionally cajun, and raved. The restaurant was very quiet on a Thursday night and service was good. read more

We had such an amazing time at Cajun Queen celebrating my birthday! The vibe is classic New Orleans - old restored home, live jazz music upstairs, cozy interior... and the service is wonderful! The drinks and food were top notch as well (and very well-prices) - my mom enjoyed sipping on an authentic Pat O'Brien's hurricane, the rolls they brought out were hot and fresh, my dad's gumbo was excellent, and I particularly loved the blackened fish special over mashed potatoes (that seasoning definitely has a kick to it!). To top off the great dinner, they even brought us a slice of Oreo cheesecake for dessert - YUM. We will definitely be back (and are kicking ourselves for not coming in sooner)!!! read more

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My first visit was after church for brunch. Cajun Queen has created these lovely spaces inside of the gorgeous home. It's an experience. The service was prompt and very informative about the menu items and flavors. I'm not certain if it was an off day. We all have them and nothing seems to go right in the kitchen. Well the grits were gritty and undercooked. The beignets were good and the pecan pie was blah. I will go back for an evening to hear the band. read more

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I had such a lovely solo dinner at the bar last night! Live music, my dinner was so flavorful, & Candice was an amazing bartender!!! 10/10 read more

Cajun Queen - Creole (Three Way) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So I've only been here once but since then I've been wanting to go again. The only thing is they only open for dinner and I wish they would open for lunch time as well. So this restaurant is in a house building. It's probably weird the first time you go but the food is way better than expected. I got the shrimp with rice dish and it was medium level and very good. Everything from there is good I would say. You can't go wrong if you like New Orleans food. That is what it reminds me of. It is pretty tight since it's in a house but it's worth it. They have their own parking in the back but it can get busy. The service is good. The people are nice. The ambiance, it gets pretty loud when it's busy. But I love this place and dying to know when I can go again. read more

Um okay wow is all I have to say. I was so engulfed in the entire ambience of Cajun queen and my conversation, but I was only able to grab a photo of the Cajun pasta. My friend and I ate dinner here, and the entire meal was incredible. We started with fried oysters, then moved to salads, Cajun pasta, and we finished our meal splitting the bourbon bread pudding. The best part about this place? It's in a old home or historical building and you seriously feel like you're back in New Orleans. Our table was right next to a fire place and even though there were tables very close to one another, we felt comfy and cozy. The staff is also incredible and my drink was never empty. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves amazing Cajun comfort food and an even spicier experience!! read more

Cajun Queen - Cajun Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Leah was a great server. Lots of local craft beers. Do not miss the seed fried oysters or the shrimp etouffe.

This is my all time favorite place for comfort/Cajun food whenever I'm in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can't go wrong with any dishes that you choose. The fried green tomatoe appetizer is the best that I have had because the batter is thin and the tomato is just the right consistency in firmness and doesn't taste unriped. I have so many favorite dishes, and I always end up at least having the crawfish ettouffee. The food is very flavorful and not salty at all as I am sensitive to salt. Reservations are required so book ahead. The servers are attentive, and it's a casual atmosphere. I wish they would open one In Northern California. I can't say enough about this place so you'll just have to go try it yourself. Enjoy! read more

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