We were seated quickly. Waiter was nice and attentive. Food was good and a good amount, I ended up taking half of it home with me. Would definitely visit again. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Sausage and Salmon Hash - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I flew into Charlotte from NY and had been looking forward to my Sunday evening reservation at The Waterman, so I was a little disappointed when we got there and quite a few of the things I wanted to try were already sold out. The restaurant is really cute with a casual seafood vibe. It wasn't crowded at all when we went, which I actually liked. We could sit, eat, have drinks and actually talk without yelling over music or a bunch of people. I really wanted to try the spinach chargrilled oysters, but they were out, so I had the regular chargrilled oysters instead and they were really good. The mountain trout was delicious! I wasn't a fan of the rice that came with it, but everything else on the plate was yummy. We also had the chicken and waffles, which were great. The Adluh Mills grits were tasty too. They were different from regular grits, but it was a nice spin and I liked them. We wanted the mac and cheese, but unfortunately that was sold out too. The Buoy Bites were delicious and I had the Riptide Rita, which was also really good. Our waitstaff was great and took good care of us. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would come back. I just wish they had more of the menu available, especially on a Sunday evening. Flying in from NY and having this on my list of places I wanted to try, it was disappointing not being able to order several of the things I came for. But what we did have was good and there are definitely a few things I would order again. read more

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Hello friends, Oddly enough this is would be my 3rd time posting my 1st review. I won't waste my time rewriting it again. The Waterman's is one of my top places to grab some seafood. Eeeeeeespecially Oyster Happy Hour. read more

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Got drinks and did not get service for 20+ minutes, had to find the server to get check. Got a chilled shot with a sprite back. Sprite was Literallt HOT. Was excited but NOT A FAN won't be back read more

Fish N' Chips (3/5): Pretty lackluster. The fish wasn't seasoned and the batter to fish ratio was too high. There were also quite a few soggy spots. The fries were also soggy and cut up into bits that were too small. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Fish N' Chips (3/5) - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food and drink were phenomenal. I got blackened mountain trout with crawfish gravy and dirty rice. For my drink, I had the frozen slushy they had on tap that night which was a strawberry vodka drink, very easy to drink. I was thinking about this meal for the remainder of my trip and I might try to recreate the crawfish gravy when I return home to Michigan. Service was very attentive even though the bar was pretty full. read more

If you're looking for a spot that serves quality food at a price that actually makes sense, this is it. We've had lobster rolls in Boston that don't even compare to the amount of meat and flavor you get here. We also ordered the fried shrimp, which were really good, but let's talk about the French fries ‍ They taste like they were just cut in the back--hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Whatever seasoning they use is THE ONE. Solid food, great value, and definitely a place we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

Soooo good! I love getting shrimp and grits everywhere I go and this one definitely lived up to the hype. My partner got fish and chips and they were super good as well! Everything was cooked to perfection. I love the vibes inside and out. I definitely need to come back and get a drink on the rooftop. The service was super quick and the staff is friendly. The portion sizes are great, and the price is great for a nice seafood restaurant. We will definitely be back. I'd recommend for food, service, and vibes! We didn't get drinks this time, but it seems like a great drink and date spot. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Came here on National Cocktail Day. Although they didn't have any specials, I did partake in the Happy Hour oysters for $1.50. Service was quick. I also couldn't partake in their Manhattan, because they didn't have the liquor for it. My daughter came for the 1st time and she enjoyed it. Still a solid place to come to! read more

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Totally not a good experience this time . Big chunks of potato. Wasn't sure I ordered a clam chowder or potato soup. Was treated rudely. Usually love this place. Ambiance is great read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Clam chowder or potato soup?It was warm even though I asked for it hot. She seemed bothered even questioned me. Usually I love this place. - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This restaurant was so disappointing. My friend and I decided to try a different restaurant in South End with outdoor seating. The pictures and other reviews made this pick a candidate. Since this restaurant is located in a strip mall, there was ample parking. The tables and chairs lend to a nautical vibe. The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Our waiter, Ryan, was also fantastic and accomodating. I ordered the salmon spinach salad and my friend ordered the trout. We asked for coffee and lemonade as well. The coffee was cold when it arrived. The lemonade was very syrupy, that is the best way I can describe it. The salad did not look appetizing at all. The salmon was well seasoned and the greens were crisp. This dish could have used more dressing. The cream on the trout took away from its mild flavor. The other patrons raved about their food. Maybe we picked the wrong things off the menu. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Trout - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I stopped by The Waterman Fish Bar on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and it did not disappoint. I ordered a half dozen charbroiled oysters which were great! I also ordered the fried chicken biscuit with crawfish gravy, which was good also. I took a chance and decided to order an oyster shooter for the 1st time because...why not. I wasn't a fan but that has nothing to do with the establishment itself. All in all, it was good food, and the service was amazing. I'll be back when they open the rooftop area again! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Fried Chicken Biscuit - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I haven't been here in years...so decided to make it a date night! First of all, the place was busy as ever. Unlike my first time here, it had this chaotic ambiance this time...with staff members running around everywhere. This could have been influenced by being seated in a booth right next to the cashier station. What an awkward placement! Anyway, we started by ordering the Crispy Calamari...and drinks. My husband got beer as usual, and I decided to try this "Sailor's Delight". Well, this frozen drink was basically undrinkable...in that it was so creamy and thick that I was unable to suck any liquid out of it. ?!? It was also way too sweet!! I barely touched this drink. Then the bad batch of Calamari. It took a long while...but when we finally got this delivered, it was like 80% tentacles (not sure what you call them, but look at the picture, and you'll see what I mean). We didn't pay $16 to have mostly these tentacles...we wanted the rings! I finally tagged down the waitress, and they took this bad plate of Calamari back, and replaced with mostly, if not all, Calamari rings. We appreciated this...however, it was rushed, so the Calamari wasn't fully cooked the way we like it. Meaning, it was a bit too chewy...and the fried batter wasn't quite right. Mostly flaked off. Oh Well. As for the entrees, we both got the Connecticut style Lobster Rolls (warm with butter!)...and my husband got Fries for sides, and I got the Broccoli (extra $2). Well, we both loved the rolls. These were truly lush rolls with a ton of Lobster, a ton of butter, and these thick, soft breads. However, my husband felt that the Fries were too greasy...and I thought my Broccoli was too tasteless. I wondered why they couldn't add a bit of flavor to it...Chili, Soy Sauce, something?? No matter, we were happy with the Lobster Rolls. Another thing that somewhat bothered me was their sloppy, slapstick presentation...everything with these paper wraps over the plates. Were the plates just not cleaned? Why all these paper wraps?? Maybe I'm missing something...but I just didn't see why they couldn't just deliver the foods on the plate...Would have made for a much better presentation. Instead, everything looked like cheap fast food! I remember they used to deliver the foods on the plate (no paper!) years ago...but now, this new crappy format. Why?!? Aside from the really good Lobster Roll (thank God for that!), everything else was a mess. Well, the waitress was good...no issues there. However, the bad drink (I should have sent this back too!), the bad Calamari and the cheap paper presentations all left me feeling a bit cheated. I mean, the foods here are quite pricey....yet they looked and tasted cheap on the most part. Again, the only redemption was their Lobster Rolls...and for that I'm not dropping 1 star...but 2. Frankly, for the price of the Lobster Roll, think I'd rather turn to Sea Level (equally delish rolls)...where you don't get things delivered on paper, and better fries. Unfortunately, I don't see myself choosing this place again. read more

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I got stuck at the Charlotte airport and found this place. Food is amazing and the portions are good sized. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Cup of clam chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food here was super good. It was very heavy though so just be mindful if you go anywhere after. I split the seafood dip and it was really good. Everything came out very hot and fresh. The service was honestly really good considering I was with a large party of 12. I like the vibes inside. I feel like I would like it even more on the rooftop but it was unfortunately raining so the top was closed. read more

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Delicious food and great atmosphere! Beautiful views of the city skyline as well! Service was great as well! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Shrimp & Grits , Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a decent choice for a meal in the Charlotte Airport. Service is on top of things throughout the meal, my glass was never empty. It's a nice space with a view of the runway, and relatively peaceful (although the music was a little loud). I started with clam chowder, which was very nice and chock full of clams. The lobster roll was also very good, although it needed a few squeezes of lemon to give a little pop. Some more butter would have also been good. Still, the meat was good and the bun was nice and toasty. The cole slaw was very plain, I'd suggest skipping it. Check out the Waterman next time you're flying through. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Warm lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My friend and I love this place. Have never had a bad meal and the service is always great!

Some friends recommended this place a few months ago and we finally had the opportunity to stop in. We absolutely loved the oysters. Inside is nice and spacious with windows allowing natural sunlight. There is a patio which we didn't sit out on since it was a bit muggy but it would be perfect on a cool day. The bartender was very nice and efficient. We definitely will be back! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was really excited to try this spot, but might have caught it on an off day. Pros: easy parking, great outside seating. Cons: slow service, average food. I think I'd give it another shot, but just for drinks on the patio - pass on the food and trying to catch the wait staff. read more

Always a great time!! The salmon pesto pasta and lobster roll are a fave of mine! I'm picky with my seafood but this is definitely one of my favorite seafood spots in Charlotte! read more

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing time. I will definitely be going back!! I enjoyed everything about being there! read more

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Paid nearly $40 for this amount of lobster. The amount of lobster is not worth the price. I hate to leave a bad review, but this is just really unacceptable. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ok we found a gem today! Sunday brunch here was terrific. Starting with the attentiveness and friendliness of Stephen the bartender. First of all, the playlist. Yacht Rock anyone? Yes please! We a started with the biscuits with brown sugar honey butter and strawberry jelly. I personally could've stoped there. But thanks to the co-sign of Stephen, we tried the shrimp toast. OMG. So flavorful with the cheese and corn juicy shrimp, and PICKLED RED ONION (the X factor). Delicious. We also had the sausage and shrimp hash (without the sausage b/c we lean pesca), but it was hearty and decent. I got my eggs scrambled, so I think the over easy eggs that it originally comes with would have lended itself to a kind of "sauce" that the dish needed. Can't beat the $6 mimosas too. Plus they had the NFL playoffs showing at the bar where we sat. I guess we've just been sleeping on this place for Sunday brunch. No longer! Can't wait for warm weather where we can enjoy all this on the rooftop. Go! read more

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Go to the rooftop it's the secret hidden and gem in South Park near uptown, the seafood is amazing. You will feel like you're on the Bayou, also our bartender Bree made such an amazing experience for us. We were able to relax and honestly, we felt like we were on vacation for an hour and a half during our Saturday errands... I can't see enough good things about this place. read more

I got the NC trout for dinner and it wasn't my favorite. The skin was still in it which made it quite fishy. We also got the calamari as a starter which I loved! Will definitely be coming back to get that. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - North Carolina trout with a crawfish sauce over rice - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I went here for a quick vibe after passing a few times and loved it! The rooftop is really nice but can get hot depending on the time. The waiter was very attentive and I appreciated his recommendations on my shrimp taco. Im excited to go back and try some of the other dishes. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Shrimp Taco - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was my first experience at this restaurant. Service was good I was excited to try the Fried Fisherman's Platter we also got a Blackened platter as well. I was disappointed the way the fried platter came out the fries were Not hot at all the fried oysters were so small they looked like pieces of fried dough. The fried fish and shrimp was good and hot would have been much better if all of the platter was cooked that way. The blackened platter was good my daughters enjoyed it. read more

My bestie suggested this place to meet me parents and pick up my daughter because my dad wanted seafood. The staff was super nice and helpful with the menu. I told our waitress it was my parents anniversary and I didn't want anyone else paying , and she understood the assignment. She also helped me pick out a dessert and got a card for them as well. We got some mimosas to celebrate and they were so good. Perfect pair to our meal. We got calamari and seafood dip to start and I think the dip was the star of the table. We ate that little plate clean lol. I got the spinach and basil pasta with fried shrimp and it was really good. Definitely had a strong spinach taste but it actually paired really well with the fried shrimp that was super crispy and cooked perfectly. My mom got shrimp and grits which she said was really good. And everyone else loved their dishes as well. We honestly had no complaints. Even my daughter ate her food and she is really picky about her chicken tenders lol. The pecan dessert they provided was so good. It was really sweet but it was warm and literally melted in your mouth. I will def come again and I thank the waitress so much for helping me celebrate my parents. read more

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At this price point, you may not find better fish in Charlotte. I went for the shrimp po' boy, and boy was it stuffed! I also don't know what they did to the bread, but I'd probably take an order of that on its own. The fries were decent; they only needed a bit of salt to bring them up to where they needed to be. This is definitely a casual place, not your fancy dinner place, but it doesn't need to be. read more

I enjoyed my experience at Watermans. Me and my friends split the platter which included a piece of fish, shrimp fried oysters, french fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. We sat at the bar where you can watch staff shuck oysters and it's convenient to have the outdoor seating along with the upstairs "rooftop "area. Also lots of barking. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I retuned to Waterman's because my first experience with them was so good! Our server was sweet and the staff were helpful. We started with oysters and calamari, which were both very tasty! When we got to our entrees, that's when things changed a little. The lobster Mac and cheese was delish but the breading in the fish was so greasy and thick, it made it hard to enjoy the fish and chips. We also had salmon and broccoli which was pretty good but the shrimp was a bit overcooked. We usually enjoy Waterman's so we will give them another shot! The restaurant is still clean and provides a good amount of seating! Hopefully the top deck will be open next time. read more

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10/10 err... 5/5 Great spot to grab some seafood. There is plenty of parking which is hard to come by in south end. It shares a lot with Harris teeter. We were greeted by a wonderful host named Avah, she was outstanding in welcoming us and sharing what the place was all about, she gave us some recommendations on what to eat as well! We started with the hush puppies and charbroiled oysters. Both were excellent, no complaints there. Some of the best oysters I've had. Wife got the chicken and waffles which was really well done, the hot/bbq maple syrup that came with it as an option was less desirable, it just tasted like bbq sauce. So she asked for the regular maple syrup in the end. My in laws and I got the hot butter lobster rolls which were very good, just missing some extra butter. Once that was brought out we enjoyed the rolls. They were sweet and buttery with that richness of the lobster that the butter brings out. As we left avah saw us out and left us with a good send off. I forgot to mention she even offered our son an extra kids menu to draw on when he'd finished his first. Love the attention and care put in to the experience. read more

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LOVE the Waterman Fish Bar! Great fish and chips The fish tacos are also great! No one has ever gotten anything they didn't like!! Go and try them!! read more

Had a craving for seafood during my visit to Charlotte so decided to give Waterman a try! Ordered 2 different types of oysters from CT & from Canada. They were both DELICIOUS! Decided on the lobster Mac & cheese & the portion was perfect for me! The cheese was very creamy just how I like it! Great ambience inside but definitely call ahead for an outside table as none were available during my visit. Will definitely be back!! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I honestly left The Waterman extremely disappointed. They heavily promote 1/2 price oysters Monday through Friday from 1pm-7pm, which is the entire reason we decided to go. After being seated and getting settled in, we were told they didn't have any raw oysters at all. What made it worse is that there was zero warning on their website or social media. Instead, there was a vague note posted on the door mentioning something about raw oysters and limiting char-broiled oysters, but it was so unclear it didn't actually explain that they basically had no oysters available. For an oyster bar, that's pretty unacceptable. It feels misleading to advertise a daily oyster special and not make it clear ahead of time when you can't actually offer it. We drove there specifically for oysters and left feeling like our time was wasted. If oysters are your main draw, you should be upfront and communicate clearly with customers before they walk in expecting what you advertise. read more

First discovered The Waterman's Fish Bar when we celebrated my son's birthday back in March. We returned again in late May and pretty much had identical experiences. We had a dozen Oysters on the half shell to start and they hit so flavorful, like you would expect from the Carolina waters. I ordered the lobster rolls and my boys had fish. Everything tasted fresh and was brought to our table within a reasonable timeframe. The bar also features a great variety of drinks and beers on tap which compliment the seafood very well. Something about the service is very much worth mentioning. Staff manages the crowds very well and are extremely efficient. When they tell you that your party will be seated in 15 minutes, it is at 15 minutes or less. Wait staff and management all appear to move as one team with the goal of providing great service. This location in Charlotte for some reason fits perfectly in it's neighborhood, and is not annoying with too many unnecessary distractions. Although parking may seem challenging we never had a problem finding a spot right in front both times. They have a roof top bar, which was not open either time, but man, when it does this spot will be even more attractive and I imagine super popular. The bill was in my opinion reasonable for the experience and food we had both times. read more

As always, the food and service are excellent. And the OYSTERS!!! It's always about the Sea Level oysters at oyster happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7. The rooftop bar is one of the best spots in Charlotte! Thank you, Takira for making tue experience memorable! read more

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Jess and Tiffany were amazing, quick and knowledgeable, so accommodating ...The best chargrilled oysters were fresh and so good, lobster roll and creole biscuits tasted yummy... wonderful lunch! A beautiful day on the patio was the best atmosphere!! read more

I've been to Waterman quite a few times now and they're a solid spot for seafood! You can't go wrong with the happy hour oysters, and we've enjoyed the lobster rolls and lobster Mac and cheese more than once! The interior is casual and sea-based, which makes for a fun lunch, especially if you throw some hush puppies in the mix! Servers are always kind as well. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina