This is not real authentic cajun food. The gator bites are not gator, I'm actually not sure what…read morethey were because they were chewy kind of like gizzards. The spinach dip did not have much crawfish in it and the crawfish I did taste was not fresh--the chips were also stale. The étouffée was not étouffée, it was more of a seafood spaghetti sauce over rice with extra cayenne pepper. This place was a huge disappointment. It actually made me sick. The waiter was great, very personable. The restaurant also had a nice ambiance, including a small outdoor seating area. Also the beignets were not beignets, more like fried biscuits shaped like beignets with powdered sugar.

I don't know if we just got unlucky or what but this was really bad. My friend and I came here for…read moredinner and drinks but it was very disappointing. The service was strange because our server was super nice and friendly but otherwise not good. He repeated my friends order wrong multiple times and she kept correcting him and he eventually said the correct item but then when she got it, it was incorrect. Both of our orders were not good. The quality and taste were awful. My friend was given a free item or discount coupon since her order was wrong but the whole experience was so bad that she left it on the table because we both decided we would not be back.

Would give it 6 stars if I could…read more They have valet parking, but parking can also be found on the side streets along Park Tasteful jazz upstairs with a great bar, the jazz is played at a volume which does not disrupt a great conversation. Alternatively, a more intimate experience can be found downstairs. There is an outdoor patio upstairs which is often in high demand on a fine Carolina day, make a reservation. Etoufee, Diane, scampi, all incredible. Oysters and "Cajun popcorn" to start. And let me tell you, these folks know how to pour a glass of wine. Service is right on time, every time Support local business, keep old Charlotte alive

After nearly a decade living in Charlotte, my wife and I finally visited Cajun Queen. We both can't…read morewait to go again. In fact, I think Cajun Queen might be one of the the haunts we take visitors while they are in town. We started with a half order of fried oysters. Delicious. For our entrees, my wife had the grilled Mahi-Mahi topped with crawfish sautéed with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and scallions in a white wine, lemon butter sauce served over rice. I had the blackened catfish with the same crawfish topping with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli. We both greatly enjoyed our dishes. I was almost deterred by recent reviews regarding seasoning of the dishes. My wife and I are accustomed to eating spicy food. I am pleased to report that spices happily danced on my tongue as I savored my catfish. To finish off our meal, we shared a slice of warm pecan piece. Delicious. The wonderful food was coupled with pleasant enough service. Our waitress waited a little too long to return to take our order, but once she did I was surprised by how quickly our food arrived. We enjoyed listening to the three-piece Gator Band (drums, upright bass, and piano) playing jazz tunes while we ate on the second floor of the converted house that is the Cajun Queen's home. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

(Read till the end) Me and my girlfriend needed to find a new favorite Cajun restaurant since one…read moreof our other ones closed down recently. Gave this place a chance tonight and it was amazing! Food was amazing. Staff was AMAZING! Atmosphere was on point. Made me feel right at home again (im from Louisiana). Overall a 10/10 experience. UNTIL.... To my surprise, Nima (I believe to be the owners son, I asked staff so I could write this review) anyways, NIMA thought it would be appropriate to cuss out our AMAZING server, Sophie, in front of the entire restaurant. I couldn't believe how unprofessional this Nima character is. One thing I won't tolerate is an unprofessional bully of a "boss", and I also won't tolerate a MAN feeling so comfortable to yell and cuss at his FEMALE staff worker. Sophie kept her composure but was almost in tears. From the moment we sat down Sophie was nothing short of amazing towards us in every aspect. Gave us great recommendations for food, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. We had to close out early with her due to Nima forcing her to go home in the middle of her shift, leaving John to take over service for us and John was nothing short of amazing towards us also. All of this to say, I truly loved it in here, but next time when I come back if Sophie isnt here anymore due to this Nima chump, I don't know if I can support a business that treats their employees this way in front of guests. I hope the owner sees this and puts his so called son in check because no professional business owner would treat anyone this way especially In front of guests. I will not support any man that feels comfortable raising his voice at a female employee period.

Cajun-style food is so delicious, it's a shame I don't eat it as much as I do. I've heard plenty of…read morethis place as a "hidden gem" so I figured I would give it a whirl. I stopped in here on a Friday afternoon to grab a quick bite. Upon entrance, I really liked the paintings and other decorations spread throughout the dining room. The kitchen is visible as well which makes for a more immersive dining experience. The menu seemed to have plenty of seafood but I figured I'd opt for their special, a Blackened Red Snapper with Bacon Jalapeño Cream Sauce. It came with two sides so I decided to try out their okra and collard greens, after a recommendation from my waiter. I typically don't order collard greens but he said they have pork and are delicious. The place wasn't too busy so food came out quickly, about 10 minutes after I ordered. The food looked decent upon first glance, but I wasn't sold just yet. After my first bite of fish, I was taken aback by the delicious flavor of their cream sauce paired with the blackened fish. It was a solid portion of fish and tasted of good quality, so it didn't stand much a chance. The sides were also just as delicious. It's hard to mess up fried okra so my expectations were met to a tee. The collard greens were actually so incredible as well. I don't really know what they're made of but I definitely will be trying it more in the future, if other places prepare it as good. They also had a house hot sauce with was more flavor than heat, but paired wonderfully with everything. The whole meal was so good so I understand why they seem to a have solid amount of regulars at this place. The staff were very kind and attentive throughout the entire meal. If you want a taste of Louisiana, this place is a solid option in Charlotte.

Came here for the 1st time. Mother's day brunch! We arrived around 1045am. Of course it was packed…read more They didnt take formal reservations to guarantee seating at a certain time, but you could call ahead and place your name on a list to get seated ahead of the crowd once you arrived. My daughter called and when we arrived, we were lucky and was seated right away as a table was coming open. Small inside footprint but cozy with a full bar. Also outdoor patio seating. The hostess, our waitress and the walk around staff refilling water was top tier. Excellent customer service. Our waitress wasbbomb, I hate i forgot her name. Even though the place was packed she tooknour order in a timely manner, and kept checking on us be9fre we got our food,.kept us informed that the kitchen was busy but she on it. Allnifnkur food was delicious. My daughter had chicken and Belgium waffles, and I had the shrimp amd grits, my mom had a breast platter. All great choices. Give them a try!

This must be a go to spot for locals but I am not impressed…read more The setup is cute and the staff is friendly but let me get into the real... the food. If you don't eat pork skip this place! Seriously. Everything has pork. I got a handheld egg sandwich with tomato and cheese on a croissant with their potatoes. Basic sandwich, dry and the cheese & tomato were an extra charge. The potatoes were hard like they're old. The mimosa was good, regular sparkling with pineapple juice. And their tip machine doubles the recommended amount so for my $9 mimosa it generates a +$3 tip at 18 % but it should have been under $2. Just wanted to point that out too. I won't be back.

The type of meal you need to unbutton your pants for…read more The catfish was crispy, green beans had some bite to em' and the mashed potatoes were hands down the best I've ever had. Now I'll admit -- I'm a tough judge of cornbread. A lot of people will serve it to you as dry as the desert. Crumbly. Without any love. At the southern pecan, I could've had a whole sheet of their cornbread -- it was pleasantly delicious. Also of note: Our server was prompt and kind. The vibe inside was really cool too. Overall, I'd come back!

Great time at Southern Pecan. Promptly seated and order taken. Service was excellent to start. We…read morebegan with the Roasted Poblano Pimento Cheese. It was amazing. The bread was hot and soft. The cheese was delicious as well. Will definitely order this again. For the mains, we went with the Chicken and Dumplings and the Southern Fried Steak. The Chicken and Dumplings were amazing as well. I always worry about the balance of chicken vs dumplings but this was very well balanced and delicious. The dumplings were cooked well and the chicken was very flavorful. The Southern Fried Steak was fantastic and well. No complaints about this dish either. Every component was well made and delicious. The only complaint I had was the service really went down hill after we got our meal. Our server didn't check on us until she delivered the bill which was disappointing because initially the service started out so well. The Southern Pecan is a good spot. Stop in and grab a bite.

My food was amazing & the service was good! Everything came out quick & hot. The shrimps were so…read morebig & juicy & everything was seasoned to perfection. The salmon! Delish! The rice with crab meat, went crazy! I love that they are open so late, it's so rare that you can find good food at 2AM in Charlotte. Definitely will be back!

The food was EVERYTHING and the customer service was awesome. I will def be going back. The…read moreLobster's tail was fried to perfection and my fries were well seasoned and crispy.

Highly recommend! Great food and very reasonable pricing for what you get! Now this is a low…read morecountry boil so it's not a saucy shrimp bowl (I forgot that). The food is made to order and very fresh. We got there about 30 minutes before closing but still received great service. We got the low country boil with shrimp potatoes and corn and subbed out sausage for more corn. The potatoes were cooked perfect which says a lot and the shrimp was delicious and corn on was not mushy. I have also gotten a fish sandwiche here and it was delicious. Definitely worth checking out !

First off this appears to be great little local owned business which I really appreciate. They also…read moreseem to be relatively new. Now let's look at what is important. Lots of parking but I did have to do a U turn to get back to the restaurant. This was an old chain restaurant building so the drive through area isn't used. The building is dated and in need of repair but that isn't their fault as I am sure they are renting it. The food. Decent menu with steamed, grilled and fried options. I went with the small low country boil which was plenty. It was good. Could have soaked a bit if it was in fact boiled to pick up more of the flavor. I got a side bowl of gumbo. Interesting as it didn't come over rice. It was ok but let remember I worked in Louisiana for a decade plus so I can be a Cajun food snob. Service was awesome. Very friendly and the checked on me a couple of times. A huge majority of the customers get it to go. They have picnic tables inside to eat at and that is what I chose. Friendly service and decent food so a good option if in the area.

Let's Jim into this Flavorful, savory, satisfying food! I had the Crawfish & Alligator Cheesecake!…read moreIt was so delicious! I was tinch nervous when I saw it juicy, (because of don't eat wet bread) but it was soooo good and buttery-ish, with a creamy Cajun sauce. I also had charbroiled oysters for the first time, not my favorite, but edible and full of flavor! (texture thing) I also had a piece of Fried Flounder and the Shrimp & Grits. Everything was so full of flavor. Had the Tropical Moon, the Pina Colada Mimosa and the Cherry Lemon Sun drop with Jim Beam (no vodka), Margarita Mimosa... sooo good! Izzie was my waitress extraordinaire for the time, along with some of her friendly colleagues! Top notch! I will definitely be back! The atmosphere was light and lively at the same time!

I continue to come here when in town! They have all the fresh seafood you want to eat. It's pricey,…read morehowever, this is where you will find it. I love the service and mostly at the end of the meal, you are given a bowl of hot water in it, along with lemons and a towel so you can sanitize your hands. That's my favorite part. I've taken this ritual back to my house for parties and my friends think I'm cool for it! Lol. The ambiance is great! It does become crowded and you will bump elbows with your neighbor. Prepare to meet new people as you bump elbows! Enjoy!