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    Cuzzo's Cuisine

    3.9 (366 reviews)

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    Jonathan B.

    This has been my favorite go to spot for years! Whenever I have family or friends in town visiting, Cuzzo's is always one of my go to places to take people. My favorite dish is always the strips tossed in golden bbq sauce with lobster Mac. The last time I went I had to admit I was thoroughly impressed with the portion size. If you get a chance to go on a Sunday I recommend hands down. On Sunday, they have a buffet with at least 6 different options to choose from or all of them if you want. The menu is always posted earlier during the week on Instagram. So go check them out! Also if you're going to try anything, make sure to at least order some of their lobster Mac & Cheese with one of their homemade lemonades!

    Lydia O.

    I'm embarrassed to say how long I've lived in Charlotte before FINALLY trying Cuzzo's. It's been on my list for awhile but just haven't made it out there until now. Let me start by saying their cajun fried chicken is the best fried chicken in the city, hands down! I can't believe how good it was. I'm still in awe lol. The sides were good as well and the lemonade was delicious. I'm not a fan of banana pudding but decided to try their strawberry banana pudding anyway because it came with the meal. I personally didn't enjoy it, but someone who likes banana pudding might. I'm looking forward to trying them out again on a typical day where we can order straight from their menu and try other items. This might've been my first time at Cuzzo's but it definitely won't be the last!

    Jerk Wings & 1/2 Lobster Combo & Fish & Shrimp & 1/2 Lobster Combo
    Christian S.

    Cuzzos never disappoints! You are greeted with great energy by their staff and big smiles. They were helpful with explaining the menu and giving suggestions. The restaurant has bold colors and has a pretty cozy set up. Limited seating so you may take it to go but the outdoor seating is perfect for a nice day. The celebrity wall is also a nice touch, really shows how much conversation their amazing food is creating. Jerk wings with lobster mac and cheese (9/10) it was good!! The fish, shrimp and lobster mac and cheese (9/10) also delicious! Had to get another side of lobster mac & cheese because of how amazing it is! This is a must go to every time I am in town.

    No contact Buffet - the staff makes your plate.
    Shay J.

    This was my first visit to Cuzzo's Cuisines restaurant. I use to visit their food truck all the time - which was amazing! I decided to visit on a Sunday for their Soul Food Sunday $17 Takeout Buffet. Customers can enjoy a variety of options like Shrimp Potato Casserole, Cajun Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Collard Greens, Lobster Mac & Cheese and more! This buffet also includes a dessert, water (and/or) sweet tea. I would highly suggest arriving early to beat the crowd. I arrived 15mins before opening hours, with only 6-7 people in front of me. I was in and out in no time flat, thanks to their customer monitoring and hands free buffet. I ordered the Cajun Fried chicken, collard greens, lobster Mac and banana pudding. Everything was great!

    Shrimp & 1/2 Lobster Combo
    Mirna C.

    It's no secret that Cuzzo's has some of the best food in the Queen City! After trying their Lobster Mac & Cheese at a food festival last year, I finally made my way into their eat-in restaurant. I was a bit shocked to see they have security at the front door but I wasn't mad at it. All of the employees were friendly, especially the bouncer. It was a Wednesday night and it was pretty empty, but plenty of DoorDash folks going in and out. We waited about 40 minutes for our food but at least it was worth it. Lobster Mac & Cheese: The flavor of this dish is impeccable, huge pieces of lobster although I wasn't sure if there was some imitation crab in there as filler Grilled Shrimp: 10/10! They just need some butter or garlic dipping sauce for these Red Velvet Chicken & Waffles: Off the darn chain!!! Match made in heaven! The red velvet waffle was everything while the chicken was just ok, will try it with wings next time Peach Cobbler Waffle: I really hope I'm wrong but the peaches tasted and looked like pears. It was absolutely delicious, I was just confused! Other than that, this waffle was a 10/10! The juices/lemonades weren't anything special. I really enjoyed the music they were playing, Jazz renditions of your favorite R&B jams from Alicia Keys to Beyoncé. Of course I will be back, their menu is full of goodies you won't find anywhere else! I will be back for the strawberry banana pudding and I hear they have a soul food buffet on Sundays.

    Shrimp, Wings and Lobster Combo
    Danessa D.

    We recently tried this place in Charlotte and we are in love, to say the least. The shrimp was incredible, the lobster mac was impeccable, and the wings were insane. When we first walked in, there was a screen on the counter to protect from airborne germs. The customer service was excellent, especially for us as first timers. The staff gave us some great recommendations and were patient with us as we drooled all over the menu. We ended up ordering the shrimp & wings combo plate because we wanted to try as much as we could.... all with the infamous lobster mac & cheese! Let me tell you: that lobster mac & cheese was crazy delicious! It even had huge chunks of fresh lobster in it. I saved those parts for last! The shrimp was perfectly seasoned and had the tail taken off so it didn't get in our way. And the wings were so tasty! We tried the lemon pepper and barbecue flavors and will definitely try the jerk next! Our favorite part of the meal was definitely the lobster mac & cheese. Please do not go there without it! All in all, we will definitely come back here whenever we come back to Charlotte. It's a must!

    Lobster Mac and fried fish
    Adreon W.

    A must visit. Cuzzos should be on everyone's food bucket list. The staff were so personable personable, welcoming, and friendly! We ordered the Lobster Mac, fried fish, house wings, cinnamon chips, and raspberry cucumber lemonade. We even got to sample an item that will be on the menu soon- chocolate chip waffles- they were delicious! I'm from out of town but will make this cute place a stop every time I fly out here. Please bring Cuzzos to the West coast. Much love- see you soon!

    Soulfood Sunday buffet menu
    Destiny H.

    WOW! Cuzzo's Cuisine caught my eye, via Instagram, with endless photos of delicious, made-from-scratch food. As soon as you walk in to their Tuckaseegee Rd location, you're met with high energy and smiles. KP assisted me with such enthusiasm that would brighten anyone's day. When you walk in, you'll select the buffet option that you'd like and pay. Once you pay you'll receive a ticket that you'll hand to the server at the beginning of the buffet. This is not self serve, so you pick your sides and move down the line toward the meat. All of your food will be in one tray and the meat is separated from the the sides with a tissue paper. I had rice, green beans, candied yams, lobster mac, fried chicken, and oxtails. (For JUST $30!!) All of the sides were excellent compliments to each other and prepared so well. The chicken was SOOOO crunchy and perfectly seasoned; the oxtails so tender and delicious! All of the servers are very nice and move quickly. It is so refreshing to see such strong teamwork in a fast paced environment. As you make your way through the line, you will have the opportunity to pick up napkins, plastic ware, straw, and an iced tea or water. If you have time to dine in, I highly suggest enjoying your meal while it's nice and hot because you'll be tempted your whole drive home!

    Wings & 1/2 Lobster Combo
    Creighton F.

    Lets just say I am giving 4 stars as if they can improve on the online ordering and pickup process being better organized it would be 5 stars all day. Other than that once I got inside the staff was very friendly and even with a big order the young lady took her time to ensure that I wasn't missing a plate. I don't get that from some of these chains as they just throw your stuff in your bag and then I get home to discover something isn't right. She inspected it all. Kudos I have known chef andario for years since his days working in venues in SC. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow the business and his brand. I am very proud of him for what he has established here in Charlotte. I had some friends in town and was like let's hit up cuzzos as I wanted others to experience this deliciousness. Unfortunately I didn't order enough because people inhaled the plates which is a good thing right. Keep up the good work everyone

    Shrimp, Wings and Lobster Combo
    Amanda C.

    I ordered via uber eats, it initially said pickup was 20-30 minutes but after placing the order it changed to 60-70 minutes. I get it, they're busy, but knowing that up front is important. Overall, the food is good. Wings- I got the lemon pepper: definitely lacking flavor. Shrimp- amazing! Fish- kinda rough but it was good. Lobster mac and cheese- ok, it has to be a mix of a little lobster and a lot of imitation crab. Regardless, thoroughly enjoyed. The mac and cheese itself is divine, the seafood or imitation just adds to the yum! Strawberry banana pudding- idk, personally I'd prefer just regular banana pudding as the strawberries were minimal (2 small pieces) and then the strawberry syrup on top didn't add anything to the dessert. In conclusion- I will be going again! Staff is friendly and they definitely are trying to get the orders out but when I was there 8 of us were waiting, needless to say this business is blessed and I can see why!

    Shrimp and lobster mac and cheese combo
    Jacqueline T.

    Cuzzo's wasn't on my radar at all until some Yelp friends started raving about it. The restaurant is small. It seems like they mostly do take out. There are a handful of tables though so you can eat there. We went for lunch one day and I'm not sure if it was abnormal, but they got a huge to go order before us that they were working on, so they warned us our food could take 30-45 minutes. We were already there, so we decided to wait. I'm so glad we stayed because the food was amazing. I got the shrimp and half lobster mac and cheese combo and the peach cobbler chicken and waffles with house seasoning on the wings. I honestly can't pick a favorite because everything was so good. The lobster mac and cheese was rich and creamy. The shrimp and wings were seasoned perfectly. Dry rub wings aren't always my thing, but these were made so well. The waffle was basically dessert. It was so good on it's own I forgot about the syrup. I wish I had pictures to share, but the food was so good I forgot to take any. I'll be back for sure!

    1/2 Lobster Mac @feisty.eats
    Charmaine F.

    It's Eat Black CLT week which is the perfect opportunity to try a new place you haven't tried before! Eat Black CLT week runs through this Sunday, June 12th - so you still have time! We tried Cuzzo's Cuisine @cuzzoscuisine because I was sold on the Lobster Mac and Cheese! I ended up getting the Shrimp and 1/2 Lobster Mac and Cheese entree which was only $13.00 as part of the Eat Blk Charlotte specials. The lobster mac and cheese sure delivered! It was super cheesy, so cheesy in fact you can't even visibly detect the lobster chunks cause they are covered in cheese! The shrimp was perfectly fried as were the chicken tenders my husband got! Seasoning was on point! Also on point was the playlist of jazz music versions of r&b classics. Side note, that we ate inside and I really enjoyed all the photos adoring the walls of all the celebrities who have eaten Cuzzo's! Huge Real Housewives of Anything fan over here so I loved seeing Kandi Burruss on the wall! I would definitely return next time I'm craving some fried seafood and lobster Mac. The portion sizes and price point are super reasonable and the vibes were 100. @feisty.eats

    Their menu!
    Carolyn L.

    I have chasing their food truck numerous time. It come to a point where the lady that work the truck know what I will order when I walked up.. Finally today I get to visit their storefront. And I couldn't been happier. You're greeted when you walked thru that door. The hostesses give some of the brightest smiles.. I ordered my usual which is the chicken and red velvet waffle.. my cousin ordered the jerk wings, lobster Mac and cheese with battered shrimps and some strawberry banana pudding. I love my waffle. Crispy on the outside. And the wings was nicely seasoned with a special dry rub! I will alway be a fine of Cuzzo Food Truck but if my craving get bad and I have find them.. now I have a store front to visit anytime!

    Placed order via Doordash. Cuzzo's will adjust pickup time but it's not helpful when it doesn't update via email by DD.

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    Good food good people equals good service and happiness. I truly was satisfied. I got the Mac & cheese with some wings ... straight loved it

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    One of my favorite hole in the wall Soul Food restaurants in Charlotte. Consistent every time I visit.

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    Lobster Mac and cheese. Wings are decent. With the trip. The food there is overall good.

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    Food was great, best collard greens I've had in a decade. Beautiful lobster Mac and cheese.

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    Great service, wasn't a long wait and not bad traffic in the location. I'm going to go there again for the lobster and Mac.

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    Is the Tuckaseegee Road location open again? It's been closed for months.

    That location is still closed, this was at their other location, Charlotte Premium Outlets

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