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    A Lil’ Tast’a Cajun

    5.0 (1 review)

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    5 years ago

    This place is great!! Had the fried oysters and gater bites Delicious also place is Decorated so well and Staff are super friendly

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    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    84.0 mi•Elizabeth
    •$$
    Full bar
    Locally owned & operated

    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

    I've eaten at Cajun Queen in the past and had gumbo, étouffée, and fried shrimp, all of which I…read moreremember being very good. So I was looking forward to trying something different this time and decided on the Shrimp Diane. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. First--the canned mushrooms! I'm sorry, but canned mushrooms in an entrée like this were an immediate turnoff for me. There were plenty of them, and that unmistakable canned texture and taste really came through. The shrimp were also very small, bland, and appeared to be frozen. The entire dish just lacked the flavor and seasoning I expected, especially based on the food I've enjoyed here in the past. I literally ate no more than two spoonfuls before I was done. What also surprised me was that no one asked why I had barely touched my meal. When the server saw essentially an entire entrée remaining, I was simply asked if I wanted to take it home. There was never a follow-up question such as, "Was everything okay?" I would have appreciated that. Now, I do have to give credit where it's due! My date ordered the Shrimp & Grits, and his meal was excellent. It was a generous portion, flavorful, and the shrimp were nicely seasoned. He thoroughly enjoyed it--and after tasting his, I certainly knew which entrée I should have ordered! So my experience wasn't a total miss. The Shrimp & Grits were a winner, and I've enjoyed Cajun Queen's food on previous visits. But the Shrimp Diane? I would definitely not order it again. Fresh mushrooms, better-quality shrimp, and more seasoning could have made a world of difference.

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    4.0(509 reviews)
    75.9 mi•Arboretum
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    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.

    Beware: I've always…read moreenjoyed coming here for takeout, so I was very disappointed with my most recent experience. I called in an order for the seafood gumbo, and when I arrived, a young lady was ready to cash me out. While reviewing my receipt, I noticed that a tip had already been added without my knowledge or consent. I politely removed it. I have absolutely no problem tipping, even on takeout orders, but that should be my decision--not something automatically added by an employee without informing me. What concerned me most was wondering how many other customers may not have noticed this on their receipts. Adding a tip without a customer's authorization is unacceptable and should definitely be addressed by management. I'm sorry, Cajun Yard Dog, because I've enjoyed supporting this restaurant, but this experience left a very bad impression and is the reason I can only give two stars this time.

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    3.5(303 reviews)
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    My first experience at this restaurant. The food was good and the atmosphere was better than I…read moreexpected for this kind of establishment. However, what really set this restaurant apart from others in the same category is the service. The staff, from the manager to the bartender, they went out of their way to make sure we had the best possible dinning experience. Our waiter, Nate, was relatively new in the job and asked the manager, Jermaine, about our order. Jermaine took the time to explain to us what we ordered and recommended another option so that we received the best value out of our dinner. There was a table next to us that ordered a particular type of Rum drink from the bar, the bartender went out of his way to explain to the customer that he didn't have the correct ingredients to make that specific cocktail. Absolutely one of the best customer service!

    Save your money!…read more We each had fried oysters & fries. The fried oysters came shaped like uniform oval pucks, when you bit into the very thick, breading (like heavy mozzarella sticks?) it - was hot- then squishy & Wet. The actual oyster was gross like this as it was lying in wet breadcrumb center. They tasted canned or pre frozen. They were very briny with almost a bad Funk. I ate 2.5 of the six on the plate. The bathroom was visited on the way out and all stall doors open & each toilet filled with excrement. PS- very questionable rap also on the music being played: Rhianna - "Bitch Better have my money". Not cool of you had kids with you. Topped off the distasteful visit literally.

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