3.5/5 stars. Came here for $1.50 oyster happy hour, which did not disappoint! However, I won't be coming back for anything other than oysters, and with other places in the city offering the same thing I will probably skip coming back here and go elsewhere. We sat on the rooftop, our poor server I think was so over worked we barely saw her. My cocktail came out within 10 minutes, but my friends draft beer took over 30 minutes to come out... our food came out before her beer.. and since our server was no where to be found we couldn't even reminder her about it. Around 6:30pm a DJ came and started BLASTING club music... at 6:30pm during a weekday summer happy hour... totally ruined the vibe. Couldn't even hear my friend talking who was sitting at my table. Not sure how new this place is, but they have a lot to figure out. Almost like they don't know the type of restaurant / rooftop bar they want to be. Vibes are veryyyy off. Cast iron seafood dip I was super pumped for, but did not have any flavor whatsoever. There were chunks of shrimp in it, but other than that it just seemed like dairy with no seasoning. My friend got the shrimp po boy blackened instead of fried, you can tell in the photo it is NOT blackened, also flavorless. She liked the taste of the ceaser salad but it didn't taste like ceaser... LOVE the draft mule. And the happy hour oysters. Other than that, overall disappointing experience. Parking was easy since it shares a lot with Harris Teeter. read more

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This is an airport restaurant. On the way to my destination I ordered the fish and chips to go. It was good. So I thought I could do the same but nooo. Different servers didn't know what to do with me and just kept telling me to "wait here ". We have options so I left. read more

I had Adriana was Wonderful! She had the BEST customer service I've had in awhile! She smile, made me feel welcomed and was attentive. The food and drinks were great after a long day! I'll def be back! read more

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

Most airport restaurant food is disappointing and wildly expensive. We've already accepted that bars are an amenity with a 20-30% tariff. This seafood restaurant is actually good and clean. The products are prepared fresh and fast with generous portions. Service is efficient and courteous. Although we dared not to order, fresh oysters were offered on the half shell, and Bbqed. They actually had $30 Lobster Rolls and Narragansett beer on draft. Prices were actually reasonable. Chicken, Shrimp and Fish tacos were fresh, moist and flavorful. The Fried fish sandwich was crisp, moist and not dry. Condiment trays were new, clean and filled, already set on each table, often a simple pet peeve. Being that this is Charlotte NC, the southern hospitality is quick, effective and welcoming, if not warm and sincere. If it's this good at the airport gotta wonder what's available outside. read more

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Service was excellent, beer was cold and the food was great! We started with the new England clam chowder and that was amazing. I had the delicious shrimp po boy as well and the portions are very generous for the pricing! read more

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

Literally THE BEST meal we've ever had in an airport!! The fish sandwich and fish&chips was amazing !!! We had the sweetest server too, what a great airport experience! I never have high hopes but this place was spot on and actually delicious!! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Fish sandwich and half of the fish & chips lol - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food and service great for meal before flight. Fish and chips and shrimp tacos. Angels did a great job as server. Ty read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Our view while we waited for flight and had dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was obviously an in-and-out experience. I was sat quickly by the hostess, the service to order with Francisco was slow and the QR code was disabled or I would have done it myself, but once I was greeted and placed my drink and food orders, we were rolling! Everything came out quickly and was quite tasty. The ghost pepper margarita and fish tacos were fantastic! The fries and the slaw situation on the tacos get a separate honorable mention as well. I love a good airport restaurant experience when I have the time to spare, and Waterman Fish Bar did not disappoint. Cheers! read more

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I had a pretty chill lunch experience here while traveling. I sat at the bar and was greeted pretty quickly. The restaurant is newer, fun decor and lots of windows so it's very inviting. They have tvs above the bar so you can watch or just kind of look out the windows. I ordered the shrimp salad and calamari and enjoyed both. My salad dressing was a bit too salty so I didn't finish the salad. The calamari was the star of the show and I'm glad I ordered it. It was popular too because two different people sat next to me and ordered them too. I would eat here again! read more

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It's a solid airport restaurant that serves some great drinks and delicious fish and chips. Our server that day was very friendly and helpful. So glad we picked this restaurant while waiting for our flight to board read more

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(3/30/25) I'm having a bite to eat at Waterman's tonight. The fish & chips was the item that fit in my budget & I'n looking forward to it. I have a tall glass of ginger ale to accompany it. The restaurant is fairly crowded. People seem to be enjoying their meals. My server is Brie tonight. I have a table in the back of the restaurant with a view of a couple jets. read more

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

Most airport dining establishments are both overpriced and mediocre. Well The Waterman Fish Bar is just one of those two, overpriced. Tim, you are at an airport you should know this? Yes, I do. Fish and Chips were pretty good. Solid 3 1/2 stars. Fish better than the chips/fries. More fries than I can eat. Large fish filet. They gave me one and a half filets. Not sure if the half was a bonus or if I go short changed. Also ordered a Hurricane drink. They have draft beer, cans and bottles available. Place also has a full bar and cocktails. The Hurricane was actually very good. Now I was shocked when I reviewed the bill and found out the Hurricane was $23. I should have paid a little more attention to the menu. The drink was more expensive than the fish and chips ($22). You can order and pay via the QR code on the table. Makes it faster to get out. I love it his feature. read more

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

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poor quality, wouldn't recommend getting hot chicken sandwich and is super exapensive

Excellent fish and chips as well as Narragansett lager on tap. Good table service and great views. Lots of seating and good music. Full service bar as well. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Fish and Chips platter with Narragansett Lager - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stressful travel experience, made well by the kindness, warmth, good service and joyful attention given to us, by our server Alessandra! Give that girl a raise! read more

For airport food this was great. Fish and chips was hot and delicious. Quick, you pay with QR code. Its down near end of concourse C.

Fast, friendly service with good seafood in the middle of Charlotte. It's located in the C corridor of the airport. Prices were reasonable for the quality. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Caesar salad with chicken (added salmon) $25 - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was headed home to Florida after a week of Service in Belize. I was starving by the time I arrived to my connecting gate. Fried food is not my thing, but Salmon is! I ordered and the first bite of salmon and rice melted in my mouth with so many yummy fresh flavors!! The charred broccoli was also amazing!! My server Leticia was on point and a joy! If I ever pass through again...Will definitely stop even if I am not hungry. I will get it to go! Service was also amazing! Great job!! read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - The BEST Salmon, Rice and Broccoli Dish - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Crowded, noisy and had no coffee. How does a restaurant/bar have no coffee?? Boo!! I couldn't get an Irish Coffee, and the bartender said she wouldn't hold my seat if I went next door to get coffee and bring it back! Even though I already ordered a club soda and was looking at the menu! Boo! read more

Great airport dining! Generous and delicious fish fillets and fish tacos, and outstanding table service at a crowded time. Many compliments! They're on Concourse C, opposite gate 14. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with the fish and chips. They were fantastic and the tartar sauce was great, definitely a different spin on tartar! Whenever I'm in the Charlotte airport I will be stopping here. read more

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

The place was pretty busy, the staff definitely does a great job of hustling. I asked for a spicy margarita, but the bartender explained that the jalapeños aren't very spicy , so she recommended the ghost pepper... great choice ! The shrimp tacos aren't much to look at, and lack any color to visually be appealing. However the tangy taste makes up a little bit. It still felt like it was missing something. They also offer military discount (on food) , thank you so much ! read more

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Greta experience. Truly the kindest server and the food and drinks were great!!!! Def check this out;)

Quick seating & ordering, even while slammed, burger was good, fries were hot, quickly checked out.

31.00 lobster roll = smattering of decently cooked lobster on shredded lettuce packed into the roll to make it look full of lobster... Waitress Laila, took order slapped plate and drink on table and never came back... had to leave to catch flight, so asked another for my bill and was left standing waiting on someone who never cared to wait on me to begin with... TERRIBLE! read more

I was at the Charlotte airport waiting for my connection flight back home to Indy from Little Rock AR, and needed some lunch, so I decided to check out The Waterman Fish Bar. I sat at the bar, and Courtney, the bartender, greeted me right away with a smile and took my order. I ordered the fish and chips and a beer (sorry ,I do not remember what type of beer). The fish was fried strips of cod and french fries served with a side of coleslaw. The fish was prepared fresh and tasted excellent with the tartar sauce. The texture of the fish was perfect and crispy. The fries were crispy and excellent. The coleslaw was actually some of the best coleslaw I had ever had, and I'm not a coleslaw person. I enjoyed my lunch very much while waiting for my flight home to Indy, and the service was very good for a busy bar in the afternoon. The Waterman Fish Bar is a great place for fish or a drink while you wait for your flight, and if I were to fly through Charlotte, I would stop by here again for a bite to eat or a drink. The food is good quality and the craft beer selection is different for an airport restaurant. All in all, it is a great place to eat and drink. read more

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What a surprise! A really, really great fish restaurant in an airport! I had the Fisherman Pick and coming from the Northeast originally this haddock sandwich is top notch! Allison is a terrific, friendly server. I would highly recommend this restaurant in Terminal C. read more

The Waterman Fish Bar - Haddock sandwich w/fries - Seafood Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Nice surprise!!!! Great fish and chips and service was attentive and friendly which at airports has become non existant. Thank you Cj for the good service. read more

Would give a zero if I could, zero customer service, was told to sit anywhere, I did and was given a menu. 10 minutes later was asked to move because the "table was dirty" it was the cleanest one in the place. I left without being even asked if I wanted something to drink. Go through CLT airport several times a month and will never give them another opportunity. I guess they are making enough money that they didn't need mine. read more

Busy but not slammed. Sat at bar. Ordered hush puppies and a salad. Hush puppies were nice and crispy but not much flavor and super dense. They had malt vinegar which was awesome. Waited 45 minutes for a salad. I asked a few times about it. Told her I had to board, which I did. Bartender finally disappeared to kitchen. Salad was obviously forgotten or missed. She came out with it finally. Looked thrown together and not appetizing whatsoever. Told her I didn't have time to eat it because I had to board, which I did. She got obviously perturbed . WTH lady!!! 45 min for a salad! For the record, all the other food I saw come out looked pretty good. I paid in cash with a hundo and got all 1's and 5's for change. Thanks for that Adios. Work on your service. read more

Found this place while changing planes- Mark was my waitstaff- and he was warm & welcoming right from the start! He was fast, cordial, responsive , and professional. I ordered a Chardonnay- tasted it, and asked Mark if I could see the bottle! He brought it to the table, so I could take a picture of the label- it was Altitude Chard and it was sensational!!! The Cajun grilled shrimp with Scriracha sauce was DELICIOUS and spicy ! I highly recommend this place Off to my next plane read more

Disappointed in everything! Fish & chips was over cooked, fries were cold other thank the over cooked fish was on top of the fries. The small amount of cold slaw was old, and the waitress was terrible! Don't waist your money!!! read more

It was average. Ordered the Connecticut lobster roll, lobster was 2nd tier, not much on it. Coleslaw was average as well.

Food is amazing portions are great but one of their employees needs a shower he works In back walked thru make while restaurant rank please say something to him read more

We had an amazing meal here! The food was amazing, ambiance was great, and service was wonderful. We got the hushpuppies, fish tacos, & shrimp tacos and I would order them all again! The shrimp tacos were some of the best I've ever had, and the drinks were great too. Our server, Kay, was super friendly and helpful so shoutout to her! We had an overall amazing experience- I would definitely stop here again if I ever find myself at Charlotte airport :) read more

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I wish there was a way to rate specific people. Service was great, food was great, but the manager ruined the experience. He (William) was berating his staff openly and comparing them to children who didn't listen. And not just one staff member, but at least 6-7 of them. You can't expect anyone to do their best when they are being talked to so disrespectfully. Within his first 15 minutes i witnessed him only being rude to his "team". Only complaining when they asked for help or needed something. Anyone who treats people like that or who puts someone like him in charge does not care about their employees or their guests. read more

f you find yourself navigating the hustle and bustle of Charlotte Airport, Waterman Fish Bar is a solid choice for a little respite. The atmosphere here is inviting and comfortable, allowing you to unwind amidst the airport chaos. The beer selection is definitely a highlight; they have a variety of local brews that cater to different palates. It's a great place to relax with a cold drink while waiting for your flight. As for the food, I found it to be decent. The fish and chips were crispy and satisfying, while the chowder was warm and creamy--perfect for a quick meal. I'd also recommend the fish tacos, which had a nice flavor and a fresh twist. However, it's worth noting that the service can be a bit hit or miss; during my visit, it felt somewhat inconsistent. While some staff members were friendly and attentive, others seemed a bit rushed, which detracted from the overall experience. Overall, Waterman Fish Bar offers a nice escape with good food and drink options in the airport. Just be prepared for varying service speeds, and it could be just the spot you need while traveling! read more

Being at the airport, the food was fine. I'd recommend trying the sampler platter (go easy on the sauces if you have a flight soon--lol). The service wasn't great--it took 25 minutes just to find out they were out of half of our order. read more

We ordered. Waited nearly 15 minutes to be told they were out of the appetizer. Got our entree and two soda waters. Food decent. Service questionable. On the check, $4.59 each for the soda waters. Ludicrous. They removed it. Would not visit again. read more

Food was good, but be prepared to wait about 20-25 min for food. Plus the servers didn't seem to be in a hurry to help us.