Probably a 3.5 overall for me. I met my BIL here for dinner - he said it's insanely popular, so we arrived pretty much as they opened. Be aware that parking in the area is a huge challenge but there is valet service available. They've got signs everywhere warning that if you park in other business lots you'll be booted and towed. I love that they're in an old house - the room we sat in had a beautifully preserved tile fireplace and I'm told the upstairs has a great bar. The menu is a nice rundown of classics - jambalaya, blackened this-and-that, etc. we started with a small order of blackened shrimp, which arrived swimming in a wonderfully spicy broth. Pro tip - save those bread rolls they give you to soak up this juice. Entree wise, I had shrimp and grits which netted me a huge amount of coarse ground grits with a decent amount of shrimp, in s nicely spiced sauce. A few of my shrimp were over cooked but the flavor was there. We had no issues getting seated since we arrived at opening but it seems like reservations are the way to go. Cajun Queen isn't near as good as real NOLA cooking but it's way better than what most serve. read more

We came here because we found a Groupon for it and were very impressed. The restaurant is in an old house and is really unique. We ate upstairs on a balcony which was really nice. We got BBQ Shrimp as an appetizer and Shrimp Creole and Shrimp/Chicken/Crawfish Diane for our entrees. The servings were huge and we ended up having enough for lunch the next day. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend it! read more

Cajun Queen - BBQ Shrimp appetizer, Shrimp Creole, Shrimp/Chicken/Crawfish Diane - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The ambiance, the live music and the good food make this a place that you must visit if you are in Charlotte. The staff are so friendly and the building is very unique. It is a house, two levels and the music is upstairs. Jazz band is great. I got the Cajun Diane and it was good. The Cajun oysters are really good. I put a pinch of salt on all my food to make it perfect. Other than that no complaints. We tried the Oreo cheesecake and it was soooo good. Key lime pie was decent (waiter said it was from local bakery). read more

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We were in town for a rugby tournament and happened upon the Cajun Queen. I had the Crab Benedict and my wife had the Crawfish Étouffée and we enjoyed the fried crawfish and fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. Great service and atmosphere in a charming old home. Would definitely go back. read more

Great food, friendly atmosphere always good! About everything on the menu is excellent! Barbecue shrimp, friend oysters excellent!

When you first arrive, it's a quaint cute house. The ambiance was intimate yet lively. It felt divey yet, warm and upscale. Our bartender Mel was life! She's social, has 18years of experience, and appropriate yet balances with giving you (the patron) space. The drinks were strong and compliments the vibe to enjoy the live band. My meal was one of those 'slap yo Mama and Grandma good! So that once they realize you've got them you force them to take a bite. Maybe it was just my meal - I probably wouldn't try this in real life, as it wouldn't end well. Leftovers wouldn't save the day either Digressing, I met a sweet couple who have become family friends. I witnessed a couple get engaged. I ate until I couldn't eat anymore and will be back for more! read more

The food is so good and service is great. Have a nice rooftop deck and bar upstairs. One of my new favorite places in Charlotte!

Cajun Queen is very good! The space is the reason why I can not give it a 5! I feel like I am eating at other party's tables when I am there! Even with a reservation the wait can be long and they ask you to go up to the 2nd floor to wait/bar... I think that it is a fire and safety hazard! Those steps, servers with food nowhere to stand. The food is great the space is very cramped.. but on the right day, I would eat there again! read more

Date Night was a success! Went at sunset and the natural lighting in the building is astonishing

I'm so glad I gave Cajun Queen another try! I had a really bad first experience, so I didn't have high hopes when I returned for my second visit. We came here with my parents on a Saturday. Make sure you make a reservation because they were super busy. I started my meal with a hurricane, which was awesome and extra strong! For dinner I got the creole Cajun rice with chicken, shrimp and crawfish. It had the perfect amount of spice, but you can ask for more spice on the side! Most importantly, there was a huge amount of seafood in it and the chicken included two breast! It was so much food! My parents got the catfish and the chicken Diane. Can't go wrong with the Diane. My husband got it on our first visit and I thought it was delicious. They also always have a Groupon. Make sure to check that out before you head here! I'm glad I gave them a second chance! read more

The atmosphere at cajun queen was very relaxed! Its also amazing how so many people can fit in an remodeled historic home. Great and intimate feel along with very good cajun cuisine equals a satisfying dinner or even a well planned out date night. Either way you can't lose read more

Cajun Queen - Diane w/all chicken, shrimp, and crawfish tails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Normally, this restaurant is phenomenal. Friday night, however, was incredibly slow and we were quite disappointed with how our experience went. Service was excellent as always but the kitchen was just ridiculously slow. We didn't even bother with desserts because we didn't want to take the extra 30 minutes or more read more

Came here as I had family visiting Charlotte. Gumbo was subpar but Cajun pasta was to die for - would recommend!

Their food is amazing! I get the fried catfish everytime I go and it always tastes great. read more

Cajun Queen - Salt and Fried Salt & Pepper Catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks! Only downside is that I wish they offered more food options on the menu

Yooo! This place is off the freaking chain! From the food, to the amazing customer service this has to be one of the best restaurants in the city. It's certainly my favorite place to go. Had a party of 16 here and they made sure everyone was well taken care of while we were here. Love this place if you have the chance make sure you stop by! read more

Food was EVERYTHING!!! If you're looking for good cajun cuisine with tons of flavor, Look no further. This is a must try "Hidden Gem"!!!! The BBQ SHRIMP was Amazing... be sure to get extra bread to sop up that broth. The service was great and nice cozy atmosphere. Did mention I'm in love with this place!!! read more

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I am a proud charlatan and I visited Cajun Queen on several occasions in my life... I can honestly say that the food is always good the service has never let me down and the atmosphere is always very comforting... Love The addition of outside seating out front Definitely a great Touch! read more

Cajun Queen - B-day dinner Crawfish scampi with mashed potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fine dining with an old world atmosphere. Food was absolutely delicious. So much to pick from that we'll definitely be going back to try other menu items. Management was on key and made for an enjoyable evening. Live jazz band set the mood. Waitress and servers were on track/time. read more

I dined here with friends. It was my first time. The place was cozy. I had the pork tenderloin with plantain. It cameThe pork tenderloins was amazing!!!!! I was a bit disappointed with the plantains since I'm from the Caribbeans. The plantain seem as if they were fried bananas. Other then that everything's as amazing. read more

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

This place was pretty good! We had the fried crayfish appetizer, which we enjoyed. However we were hoping they had calamari, but nope. My husband really enjoyed his porkchops. I had the cajun chicken pasta, added shrimp pretty good btw. Oh we also had their bbq shrimp appetizer, different but very tasty, everything was kinda spicy tho. read more

I had the pleasure of dining here yesterday evening. I read the reviews prior to going so my expectations were somewhere in the middle. Since they open at 5pm on Monday's, I got there at around 5:30 or so. This place definitely has a New Orleans vibe. I had the crawfish scampi for an appetizer, and the shrimp and grits for the entree. The crawfish scampi was so good. The bowl was filled with crawfish!!! The shrimp and grits was also good, I enjoyed the sausage that was in there as well. But I will say this: the rolls are like dinner rolls you get from the supermarket, not good hard crusty bread. I found the food to be seasoned good, but I know some people said it was bland. To each his own, right? All in all I had a positive experience. I will definitely be back, but not so often because it's a little far and parking is very limited. read more

I was spending the weekend in Charlotte and while doing my "foodie research" I found Cajun Queen's great reviews. The brick house at 1800 E. 7th St. is 100 years old now, and it's been a restaurant for the last 34 year. A really fun and unique experience with great live music and authentic Cajun dishes and drinks I just knew was a must try for me =] Went there and was not disappointed! Great, friendly and attentive service and even better food! We ordered a side of Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and crawfish Diane and Shrimp Creole. Food was absolutely delicious! Be aware they serve very generous portions so order accordingly LOL. I will definitely be back here next time Im in Charlotte read more

This is so good!! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! We started with the fried green tomatoes and then I had the blackened catfish with scampi crawfish topping and my honey had the New Orleans bbq shrimp. Everything was wonderful! I would definitely go back. The fish was light and had a wonderful woodsy flavor like a beautiful steak. We finished with the bread pudding and the caramel sauce did a dance in my mouth. read more

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Let me tell you... I was in Charlotte for the weekend and this is the only place out of the others I went to that I would literally go to multiple times just to try everything on the menu!!! The food is amazing I tried a few things since I was with others I sampled theirs lol Cajun Queen did not disappoint!!! My waiter was also amazing, he was well educated on the menu without looking at it or asking others. I could continue with compliments because everything was that good!!! If you're in the area please visit!!!! read more

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

Been awhile since we have been at this restaurant. Food was almost as good as I remembered from before with exception to the gumbo, more watery, less shrimp and okra. My problem was with service, we ordered drinks and appetizers. The appetizers showed up but had no set-up to eat with, got cold by time they showed up. Drinks finally came. Had to ask for bread, had to ask for water re-fills, just not very attentive service. Hate having to flag people down just to get what should be automatic. Other service around us seemed much better. There was just two of us and did not seem too crowded! Pricing was good. read more

A four star review is very good IMO. My wife and I flew into Charlotte, NC on our way to Columbia, SC for my son's military graduation. After "yelping" several restaurants in the area we decided on the Cajun Queen. Excellent choice, we especially enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere of the Cajun Queen, it's a house converted into the restaurant. The upstairs had a "trio" of musicians that were very enjoyable to listen to. Now onto the food: We started with the fried oysters, they were cooked to a very tender deliciousness with a very nice rémoulade dipping sauce. I had the shrimp and grits, my wife had a shrimp and rice etouffee dish. All of which where very nice, although my shrimp was a pinch too spicy, but enjoyable nonetheless. The service was excellent, well worth the stop. I notice that there are a lot of 5 star reviews, and I certainly could agree with that, but, I'm giving it a solid 4 star. read more

My friend suggested this place when I was visiting Charlotte! First of all, it is located in an old renovated home! It felt very cozy and felt-home like. Upon arrival, the service was great and even asked us if we made reservation. You can make a reservation through Yelp if you wish to! Another great thing about this place is I was able to find a Groupon deal which definitely helped($25 for $40 worth). I got the Shrimp Scampi which was very well done! The shrimp was soft and tender and the tail was still on! I also got the fried pickles which were just delicious! Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend it if you are in the area! read more

Cajun Queen - Friend Pickle w/ Ranch Dressing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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One of our favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Definitely try their Diane 3 ways. It's one of our best go to meals in the Charlotte area.

It's always nice to have an old familiar restaurant nearby. Haven't been in a while, but enjoyed a great meal there last night. Everything was very tasty, from the Bloody Marys to the Cajun fried oysters. (Though the jazz trio could have used mutes and brushes to lower the volume.) read more

Always a good cajun meal when I'm here. Really can't pick one dish that is better than others. Definitely recommend the beans and rice with sausage. Very tasty and filling. You won't be disappointed here. read more

We are in shock. This place is the best hidden gem in Charlotte. I found the Groupon and thought, why not... WE WILL NOW BE REGULARS! I truly can not get over how fantastic the food was. The signature drinks were also phenomenal but this place is a must visit. It is located in a quaint house in Elizabeth and is truly the most unique atmosphere. Great photos of New Orleans on the walls and the staff is extremely attentive. We unfortunately did not get to sit upstairs and experience the live music but we will definitely be requesting a seat upstairs next time. The meal was great. The fried oysters were fresh, delicious, flaky, not over battered and truly perfect. I then had the cesear salad and my guy had the gumbo. They were both gone in minutes. The cesear dressing is definitely made in house, great flavor, and the gumbo was perfectly spiced and delicious. Our meals were also phenomenal... I had the duck over crawfish etoufee and holy cow was the duck perfect. We also ordered the chicken etoufee... I truly can not stress enough how perfectly spiced these dishes were. I grew up in a large Cajun household and this was honestly better than the etoufee my grandmother made. Unreal. We will be back AND SOON! Thank you for a lovely and unexpectedly delicious meal. read more

Cajun Queen - The images don't do the food justice. Phenomenal, and the duck was cooked perfectly. Both etoufee dishes were perfectly seasoned. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was a nice chill spot. Gives you the New Orleans feel for sure! The crawfish Etoufee was simple but executed the traditional dish. I would have liked more flavor. The BBQ shrimp was different than expected but nothing to crazy. Cajun chicken breast dish was my friends but she stated it was good. Presentation overall was really good. Customer service was good as well. I'm not in a rush to go back but one day I will give it a 2nd try. read more

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My favorite restaurant i charlotte! Be sure to get bbq shrimp appetizer and crawfish etoufee!!! If get etouffee ask for original recipe which is a tad spicier Cant say enough read more

I consider Cajun Queen one of Charlotte's original gems. I have been coming here for years and they have never disappointed me. This is definitely your place if you feel the New Orleans' Blues. The BBQ shrimp appetizer is a great way to start. The sauce is so good and with the perfect kick. My favorite was absolutely the Blackened Mahi Mahi served over rice from the special menu. read more

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If you're looking for a taste of Louisiana, it is here! Well for a place in Charlotte at least. The atmosphere is wonderful & the jazz music they play is fun! If you sit upstairs, it might be a little too loud. Our favorite dishes that we try to get every time are the following: 1. Crawfish Diane with Mashed Potatoes 2. BBQ Shrimp 3. Mahi Mahi with Shrimp Topping (Special of The Day) 4. Fried Oyster Appetizer They also have great drinks! We always get the 1. Swamp Water 2. Gator Juice read more

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Came here craving Cajun food and am glad we did. Restaurant has about 8 parking spots in the rear. Service was very subpar especially since it wasn't busy. Had to ask 3 times for more butter. Waiter didn't come back to check on us. First cup of coffee was lukewarm. But this place makes it up with good food EXCEPT the seafood gumbo. It was more on the watery side and bland to taste. We expected they would have good gumbo but it was not satisfying. Started with the fried oyster appetizer and found it weird to be at market price. The half order was so small and costs $13. It was good but not worth the money. The crawfish etouffee, however, was mind blowing. Maybe the best I had? So much flavor and many pieces of crawfish. Ended the meal with pecan pie and wowwwww! We licked the plate! Definitely coming back! read more

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I went here on a Wednesday night. There was no wait for seating. As soon as we were seated a gentleman came over and filled our water glasses. Maybe 5-6 mins later our server came over. He was amazing, unfortunately I don't remember his name but he was very personable and knowledgeable of the menu. The gentleman that came over to fill our glasses, never let us get past a half of cup. Our sever constantly peeked his head to make sure we were okay. I did think the gumbo would be brown stewed instead of tomato based but it was still good. I ordered the Shrimp and grits and it was pretty good. Not the best but it was a good portion, and the blackened shrimp definitely helped. I'm not usually one to leave reviews, but the service at this restaurant was SUPERB. read more

I have visited Cajun Queen several times and for some reason, this is my first time writing a review. I am a fan of their Cajun and Creole cuisine. I have finally figured out how to get the best of both worlds without feeling extremely gluttonous. I order fried oysters and the side of crawfish etouffee. Believe it or not, this turns out to be a substantial meal. All of their etouffee options are superb. I recommend visiting on the weekend, you may have the pleasure of hearing some live music. And make sure you try one of their Louisiana craft beers with your meal, that is a nice finisher. read more

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

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Unexpected surprise. And a pleasant one. Cute part of the city (Elizabeth) with other historic homes around it, Cajun Queen has been around since 1985 in this hundred year old house They have nightly jazz which on cool fall evenings fills the breeze flowing through the southern charm of the house There are tables on the first floor and a full bar upstairs. They also have complimentary valet. I tried the 'Cajun popcorn' as an appetizer (they also give you bread rolls and butter). This is fried battered crawfish. A bit rich, couldn't finish all of it. The etouffé was also reliably authentic and somewhat on the rich side (I chose the etouffé with all three {shrimp, crawfish, shrimp}) although I think the chicken is best left out altogether. This place is one of the charlotte landmarks I'd say. Five stars for ambience, three for food, four for service. Four overall. read more

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