Would give it 6 stars if I could 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 read more

Cajun Queen - Diane - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After nearly a decade living in Charlotte, my wife and I finally visited Cajun Queen. We both can't wait 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 more

Cajun Queen - Blackened catfish (foreground) and grilled Mahi-mahi, both with crawfish topping. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My date and I thought this would be a good seafood spot to try, but honestly, it didn't live up to the hype. The biggest issue for us was the lack of seasoning. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened catfish with mashed potatoes and andouille sausage. The fish was pretty bland--I could taste the Cajun spice, but there wasn't much depth of flavor beyond that. The mashed potatoes, surprisingly, were the highlight--well-seasoned and delicious. The sausage was just okay, nothing special. For an appetizer, we got the Cajun popcorn (crawfish), and that was actually really good--well-seasoned and something we definitely enjoyed. I also had the New Orleans Iced Tea, but it had too much ice and ended up tasting watered down. My date didn't care much for their meal either and the lack of seasoning was bland too (even though I forgot exactly what they ordered), which says a lot about the overall experience. One thing to note: parking is rough, but they do offer valet. The valet attendant working Saturday night was very kind and did a great job handling everything on his own. There are definitely better seafood spots out there. This one just didn't hit the mark for us. read more

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My friend and I were deciding whether to eat here or Kristy's Creole Kitchen. Kristy's had a longer wait time, but we were immediately able to secure a 730 pm reservation here, so we chose to eat here. My friend mentioned we had eaten here years ago on my last visit, but I had no recollection of it. The restaurant is very unique in that it's situated in what appears to be a former residential home turned into a restaurant. The street it's on is in a residential neighborhood and there were other restaurants on the street similarly also set up in former homes. They have free valet parking which was a plus. Once the car was parked, we headed inside and were seated near the back of the restaurant. It wasn't very busy for a Saturday night and they had a rotation of staff checking in, refilling water, and making sure we were good. Our primary waitress was very sweet and attentive. They had a pretty decent menu although I was unfairly comparing it to Kristy's Creole menu, and there were some items I had in mind to order that were on that menu, like turkey wings, but they didn't have them at Cajun Queen. They did have complimentary bread rolls to start, and those were pretty good, albeit a bit hard. I wish they were a bit softer. The three of us had seafood gumbo as an appetizer to start, and we all agreed that it lacked proper seasoning and was very watery. We doctored it up with some hot sauce and salt/pepper which made a difference. For entrees, I ordered the all three etoufee with shrimp, crawfish, and chicken on a bed of rice. It was pretty good and a decent portion size. I think I imagined it would have tasted differently, but I did finish my plate. My friend ordered the Bayou Platter and subbed out catfish for shrimp. Her plate looked really good, and I think if I came back I would order that. Her colleague had the New Orleans platter and that looked pretty good as well, although most of the items were fried. They both had enough on their plates to take home. Inside the restaurant itself was a bit more dated, but had a more relaxed and comfortable dining experience. I would say it was overall a nice experience. Not sure I'd come back again to dine, but think it's a viable option with affordable prices. read more

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Cajun Queen is a Charlotte staple! I've been coming here since moving to Charlotte in 2004. It never disappoints. We got the fried oysters, a bunch of drinks and i got The Etoufee (all three). The service is great. its not a corporate chain so it feels like authentic people at a mom and pop restaurant. The atmosphere is the same, it feels like a cozy little restaurant in a house. The kind you grew up going to. it's not chasing vibes. Theres a reason they've been around this long. read more

Super cute restaurant located in a house in Charlotte. I've driven by it plenty of times but never dined here. The hostesses are super friendly and greet you as soon as you come inside. We were seated downstairs and the seating is very intimate - you are able to dialogue with the people next to you. We came during restaurant week and I had the seafood gumbo to start. Very good, full of rice, seafood and veggies. Not too spicy but some kick. I had the blackened chicken and andouille sausage entree and it was delicious! The portion is rather large and enough to take home. The bourbon bread pudding is outstanding! Served warm with whipped cream, it was worth waiting for. If you're looking for Cajun food with live music, I highly recommend Cajun Queen. read more

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Great visit! Delicious food! Étouffée had a little kick to it! Really enjoyed the layout of the restaurant and definitely appreciate the complimentary valet parking! read more

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I had the unique and amazing opportunity to be able to visit Cajun Queen in Charlotte and I was completely blown away! Even after going to New Orleans- I have to say this is the best Cajun Food I have ever had! We were able to get the bbq shrimp and rice, the Cajun pasta, garlic mashed potatoes, seafood gumbo and the pecan pie. Starting with the bbq shrimp- the sauce was so aromatic, spicy and savory and delicious. It was such a well tasting dish! The Cajun pasta had the best sauce I have ever had in a pasta (and I just recently come back from Italy) along with the perfect blacked chicken. Seafood gumbo blew me away with the flavor and spice, everything in it was so well blended together. The mashed potatoes were a perfect addition and balanced out the meal. The pecan pie was to die for, freshly made and perfect in every bite The ambience was even better, we got to see a live jazz band play and they did a stellar job in creating the vibe and adding to the already warm and homey aesthetic. Don't miss your chance to come here if you're in charlo read more

Cajun Queen - C Blackened Chicken Breast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Definitely need to make a reservation, call ahead and ask if they are having a live band play and see if you can get a table upstairs. The food is amazing with real Cajun style. Service was also really good, the bar was so so. Luckily the food outshined the bar. The restaurant is an old colonial transformed into a restaurant. Overall I would definitely come back if we are in the area. read more

I came to town for my Mother's birthday. My brother chose this very cool Cajun restaurant in large part because they have live music. The Jazz band was very talented and friendly. We were promptly seated for a reservation. The service was very attentive, friendly and fun. The atmosphere was very warm with a bit of Mardi Gras flare. They have a photo area upstairs near the bar where you can see historical fun memories going back to the restaurants origination. They use to have a Mardi Gras type festival, but unfortunately the city shut that down. We all ordered the same food with variations. I'm not a fan when that happens because I like to try all different foods; however, none of us were very impressed with our entrées as they were not flavorful enough. I don't recall ever having authentic Cajun food before this, but my understanding is Cajun is very flavorful and or spicy. My brothers ordered the Etouffee which is supposed to be hot & spicy. It was not! The bread that was served prior to dinner was dry, the fried oysters were very good crispy & tender, shrimp was cooked good but the flavor again was not there. I really hope they can find a chef that can get this Cajun food where it should be flavor wise. We had a great time and maybe there are other dishes that hit the mark. May try one more time on another visit. read more

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We decided to revisit intimate rooftop dining here...but sadly, there were some disappointments this time. :( When we pulled up, we realized that there's no easy, free parking at the back of the house...instead a valet parking (only on weekends). Complimentary, but we still tipped (as is the norm). Not sure why the parking isn't allowed on weekends anymore?? Whatever the case, it's definitely not a plus. Luckily we were able to easily snag a good rooftop table right away, at 5:30 pm, Saturday night. First of all, I loved the Mocktail (though forgot the name)...and we loved the Cajun Popcorn appetizer! Possibly the best part of our dining experience? We also appreciated the complimentary bread roll. Then came all the issues. First, the entrees we ordered, the Crawfish Etouffee and the Crawfish Scampi, were way soupier, with seemingly less rice! Also, my dish was a MESS when delivered to our table. It was so runny, it just spilled right over! Just check out my pictures of the same Crawfish Scampi dishes (from today...and from 5 years ago)...and see the big difference!! The flavors of both dishes were really good still (very spicy too, without becoming inedible?) ...but again, just WAY TOO SOUPY (with its thin, runny roux, filled to the brim of the bowl). I actually hate soupy dishes (minus ramen, of course!), but this would have been an exception...as long as it came with more rice. We still love Cajun Queen...I mean, this is a great, landmark restaurant! However, things were just amiss this time. Super-sloppy delivery and presentation of our dishes...skimpy portion of rice (while being overly soupy!)...and there were more issues too. Like bringing us just forks...for rice dishes! (my major pet peeve lately!) Initially upon receiving our messy plates, I had to ask our waitress to bring us spoons, then wait. Unfortunately, she didn't revisit us 'til we nearly finished our meal...so I wasn't able to ask for more rice. BTW, our waitress was very personable and friendly, but she just got too busy as the night went on. Possibly not her fault...short-staffed, maybe? Then this... We felt there were one too many tables on the rooftop...whereas there were only 4 tables full (just like our last time). It would have been nicer if the tables were spaced apart more. Also, the overhead speakers weren't working, so no music on the rooftop. Also, there was the valet parking noises below. Overall, our rooftop dining experience was not that great this time. I hate to drop 2 stars since our last visit, but this was barely a 3-star dining experience this time. Hopefully I can upgrade the rating on our next visit...should things improve again. read more

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Oh My Gosh, We were visiting Charlotte from Colorado for our Anniversary and Birthdays and someone suggested the Cajun Queen rooftop. it's in a Downtown area that was easy to find has parking in the back. We asked for the RoofTop as they say you can catch the SunSet, for us unfortunately the trees now block the view but nevertheless We had THE BEST, Kindest most beautiful server ever Miss Kiera!! she explained the menu and informed us it was restaurant week, I wanted everything! so I asked Her to help design my menu for the evening which She DID NOT disappoint! it was delicious! it was fabulous! and she even surprised us with champagne!!! Kiera made our 24th anniversary memorable, truly an experience we will never forget Thank you Kiera and The Cajun Queen and Thank you for suggesting the Whitewater rafting experience tooo!!!! Cory and Tina Rigitello read more

Came here with friends for dinner. This was my first time going and was surprised to see that it was inside of a house! The waitresses were super attentive throughout the night and made sure our waters were filled the entire time. For an appetizer we ordered the BBQ shrimp and it was delicious! Loved dipping the bread they gave us in the sauce. For my entree I ordered the blackened chicken and substituted the rice for garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken could've used a little more seasoning but it was good! read more

Cajun Queen - Inside - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had a really good meal at Cajun Queen. If you're craving real-deal comfort food with bold flavor, this place delivers. Started with a bowl of gumbo and you could tell right away it was legit -- rich, smoky, and packed with flavor. Nice kick without being overpowering, and loaded with ingredients in every bite. For the entrée I went with the shrimp étouffée and it was excellent. The sauce was thick and flavorful, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the rice tied everything together. Super satisfying dish. The vibe is relaxed and cozy, service was friendly, and the whole experience just felt easy and enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want solid Cajun food in Charlotte. read more

Cajun Queen - Etouffee- Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Cajun Queen was so good! I had heard good things about this place, so I was excited to try and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The decor and service were excellent. My shrimp and grits were good, but the blackened mahi was definitely the star of the show at our table. And the bread pudding!! Will definitely be back. read more

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What a neat hidden gem. Somehow, I've lived in Charlotte for 7 years and never came across this restaurant until now. It's such a cute spot being in an old historic house with an upstairs and a deck to eat outside. We went for restaurant week and I did not realize it was a Louisiana style menu. The restaurant week which came with a choice of beer or wine, complementary bread, an appetizer, an entree (which was big enough for 2 people), and dessert. I got the mahi mahi with shrimp on top and it came with mashed potatoes. The dish was so flavorful! I also got gumbo as an appetizer which I thought had a strong okra taste so it wasn't my favorite. For dessert I had key lime pie which was delicious! My husband got the Cajun pasta with chicken and the flavor was out of this world good with a little spice. Overall all the food the atmosphere was good! read more

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SO glad we finally made it in here!! Loved the ambience, it feels homey and comfortable in here. Waitress was so great at explaining the menu and specials, service was extremely fast. We didn't have a reservation on a Saturday but got sat right away. I ordered the shrimp and grits and husband got the rice/chicken. Flavor was really good, drinks are also great and reasonably priced. read more

Cajun Queen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Another birthday, another visit to the Queen, and it never disappoints. This was the first time we were seated upstairs in the bar area which was perfect to get the jazz vibes from the main room. This is probably my sixth time dining there since moving to Charlotte in '23 and the food never disappoints. It was a Thursday so not overly busy, many times that means slow service but not here. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Cajun Queen - Blackened mahi with crawfish and artichoke topping over rice on top, chicken, crawfish, and shrimp Diane. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is always AMAZING!! My two faves are the barbecue shrimp and the fried oysters. For dessert the Oreo cheesecake is a must! This place can get pretty loud depending on the day because of the live music, but it does not keep me from coming back. Service it's always good as well. read more

The ambiance was very nice! It was very calm and welcoming. My Husband and I, with some friends went on a Sunday evening and it was perfect! We were celebrating a few special occasions including a birthday and they gave us a shrimp appetizer and a sweet treat as well! They brought out alcoholic drinks and neither my Husband and I or our friends drink so it would have been nice to know what they offered, so that we could have told them not to bring those out. They did tell us that they can only celebrate birthdays, so just know you won't be able to get anything special, unless it's a birthday occasion! Customer Service/Valet: The customer service was outstanding! Superb for sure! Our server/waiter was so kind, down to earth and treated us like his own family. The valet guy was very efficient and quick, with quality! Food: I was not a huge fan of the food. My Husband and I didn't have the best food experience. What we ordered: Shrimp Scampi - The shrimp was juicy but it was way too acidic for me. The juice tasted like lemons and it had a very strong lemon taste to where I couldn't really enjoy the food! Blackened Catfish - My Husband didn't have many remarks about it. He only ate the fish off the plate and said it was pretty decent. He said that it was blackened & seasoned pretty well, which was nice but other than that, it really wasn't the best blackened catfish we've had. It could have been better! Overall, the experience was nice! Very quaint home-like restaurant but the value for the taste of the food was not equivalent to each other. I feel like there could have been a more authentic creole taste! read more

Cajun Queen - Shrimp Scampi - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Date night pick. This was our second time at Cajun Queen. We had been one other time but it was years ago. We arrived and were promptly greeted and seated. We ordered drinks and relaxed, enjoying the atmosphere. I ordered the Diane 3 way. My husband ordered the Bayou Platter. The Bayou platter was super spicy and had too much of the blackening seasoning. He also said the fish was mushy. The Diane was good but I had maybe 3-4 tiny pieces of crawfish (which is my favorite part) so I was sadly disappointed. My husband also was given an option of a salad as his side and she asked if he would like Caesar or Tossed. He chose Ceasar and we were charged $3 extra for that. I don't mind paying extra but it should be stated. Kinda rubbed me the wrong way! I was seated on a bench seat and not a chair. It was so uncomfortable! I could barely sit for any longer after the meal as my back was aching. Pros: Friendly staff, great atmosphere, prompt service, valet Cons: additional charges (Caesar salad), bench seating, barely there crawfish read more

Cajun Queen - Diane 3 way, Bayou Platter, Ceasar Caesar Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Met up with some friends in CLT and this was their recommended dinner selection. It did not disappoint! I personally ordered the blackened catfish and thought it was delicious! It was packed with great flavor and paired nicely with the mashed potatoes. The service was very good from start to finish. Our waiters were informative, patient, and gave us great recommendations. The ambiance was great, as well. We were all able to talk and catch up without loud noise or much interruption. I will definitely be back! read more

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The service was top tier this visit everything was delicious. The Diane all three would be my recommendation. read more

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Nice vibe, but that's about where it ended for us. Just because food is spicy, does not make it creole or Cajun or even good. My husband had blackened catfish that wasn't even the slightest bit crispy on the exterior and he did not enjoy it, I could tell. I had a medium spiced shrimp and mostly mushroom Diane or something like that. Meh, way too many mushrooms. The small trio that was providing entertainment that Friday night was ok, but the guitarist guy in the middle would have served the group much better by letting the lady on the piano take the lead. She had a beautiful melodic voice and played beautifully too. she was, in fact, the best part of our experience. read more

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The food and service was amazing. We got the duck and I had to get the Oreo cheesecake! These are delicious and a must get! Thank you for the wonderful service and the live music was a bonus I wasn't expecting! read more

Cajun Queen - Oreo Cheesecake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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When my husband and I are in Charlotte we make Cajun Queen a must stop. We have never found better fried oysters than these, they are lightly breaded and pillowy, perfect seasoning. We decided to do brunch this time and had the BEST bananas foster French toast. I haven't found a single item this restaurant does not excel on. Our waitress Kiara was amazing too. read more

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I would give this place a 3.5. My first time here as my friends kept raving about the place and wanted to go to it. I was hyped because I was craving some good Cajun food. To start the free valet parking was convenient and the staff were nice. I recommend bringing some cash to tip them if they handle your car. The staff inside the restaurant were also very friendly and attentive. I forgot my purse and the host held it for me! Now to the food. It was pretty good but I expected more. We shared the New Orleans shrimp and I had the étouffée with all the meats. We also had the complimentary bread (good to dip the sauce of the New Orleans shrimp). The New Orleans bbq shrimp ate more like an entree so it was kind of awkward trying to share it but it was pretty good. The etouffee was good but a little too much pepper for me (personal preference). I got a side of grits and was so disappointed (as was one of my friends who got it for the first time). It was gritty and reminded me of instant grits. It also didn't have much flavor. We added the New Orleans bbq shrimp sauce to it though and it definitely helped! My other friend got a side of mash potatoes and commented on how it wasn't bad but she expected more for the price and place. I tried them as well and agree with her comment. I would come again for the etouffee if I was near by but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. There are other places closer to me that could give me the same fix. I'll update my review if I go back. read more

Cajun Queen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We went for Father's Day! The food was superb but the service needs work...maybe they were understaffed but it was super slow. The valet is a waste -he just parked us on the street which we could have done ourselves read more

We came in celebration for my mom's birthday and wanted to take her somewhere different than her usual spots. This place is really quint and artsy inside with lights everywhere and New Orleans style jazz music. We were sitting at a large table to fit our party and while waiting for the rest to show up; our server took our drink orders and she answered some questions from my vegan partner. Now let's get to the food: I ordered the Diane with chicken and shrimp but was able to do mild spice. My partner got the veggie plate but creole way. All of our food was delicious there and the following day for leftovers! Everything went well from our server being patient with us and asking all of our questions. Even down to her asking which cupcake she should bring out for my mom. I loved the customer service as well as the food & drinks. Let's say I think this will be become one of my mom's new spots as well as mine!! read more

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I've been here several times over the years, but my last time was for a dinner date. We sat at the bar upstairs. Our server was attentive and took our orders right away. My only takeaway was for this to be Cajun Queen, my food seemed to be lacking the "cajun." I had a good serving amount and ended taking some home with me due to more conversing than eating. read more

Cajun Queen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was great our appetizer was fried green tomatoes they were excellent. I had the Diane with shrimp. My husband had the Chicken Étouffée we dined in but my husband's meal was too spicy hot for him and we had to call it a night the service and the atmosphere was fun read more

We when to the Cajun Queen looking for a taste of the French Quarter. We ordered the seafood gumbo and New Orleans seafood platter. The gumbo tasted more chilli tamato soup with minimum seafood and almost no rice. The new orleans platter was better, but the red beans were not up to southern standards. Too much rice and very little red beans. The drink i ordered was amazing, the Seven St. Stumbler had the right amount of kick and flavor. I believe every area of the country has their own spin to food, but this place has a long way to carry the title Cajun Queen. read more

We had a marriage enrichment date night and the ambiance was excellent. The private room they seated us in was spacious enough for 30-40 people. The food and service is excellent as usual. One of our favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Free valet parking is a nice touch. The jazz music on the weekend is awesome. read more

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Cajun Queen has some of the best Cajun food I've had. The shrimp and grits was rich, incredibly flavorful, and had a good kick to it. The crawfish etoufee was also fresh, flavorful, and a tad spicy. Both entrees came with either a salad or gumbo. The service is impeccable, though the atmosphere is a bit dark and outdated. read more

Cajun Queen - Shrimp and grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is my go-to spot for a Sunday roast. The prime rib is always perfectly pink, the Yorkshire puddings are massive and fluffy, and the gravy is rich and deeply flavorful. The pub itself is incredibly cozy, with a real wood-burning fireplace and dark oak tables. It feels like a warm hug on a cold winter day. The staff is always cheerful and remembers our drink orders. It's the epitome of comforting, traditional pub food done exactly right. read more

I was really looking forward to trying some authentic North Carolina food during our layover, but unfortunately, the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. My husband and I aren't from the East Coast, so maybe we're just not used to the atmosphere, but the vibe here felt judgmental. Despite the restaurant being listed as casual on Yelp, we were seated all the way in the back with a view of the parking lot. The hostess greeted us with a big, fake smile and, right in front of us, told someone to "seat them in the back." Honestly, we were just hungry, so we didn't care at first. But as someone who just dined at a 2024 Michelin-starred restaurant in Mexico, it's funny to think she assumed we were scrubs just based on our clothes. What really stood out was that everyone in our section wasn't white, while the front of the restaurant--where the cozy fireplace and nicer seating were--was filled with white families. I've never experienced anything like this before, but as a half-white Mexican married to a Filipino, it was impossible not to notice. The food was good, not amazing, but the overall experience made it clear that we won't be coming back--not just to this restaurant, but likely to North Carolina if this is what hospitality looks like here. read more

Had a reservation for dinner for two and I must say I was surprised at how busy it was for a Sunday so I was glad we had made one. The hostesses were very welcoming and one of them brought us to the table in the dining room downstairs after asking whether we preferred outside or inside and we opted for inside. I ordered a glass of Sauvignon blanc which was pretty good and we started with the Cajun popcorn appetizer which were fried crawfish tails. They came out with the complimentary bread for the table. Both the bread and Cajun popocorn were delicious and fresh. I also enjoyed the sherry remoulade that came with the crawfish tails. Next, for our entrees we ordered the etuoffee 3 way and the shrimp scampi. The shrimp scampi usually is served with rice and steamed broccoli but I substituted the rice for garlic mashed potatoes as seen in the photo. Both entrees were great! read more

Cajun Queen - Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and steamed broccoli - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Our total experience was amazing! From the moment we made our reservation, to the valet service, reception upon entering, the perfect table to the band! Our "server" was so professional and simply outstanding. The food is delicious and quite a value. We are definitely returning and highly recommend this great experience! I would add... One can dress casual but is also the perfect place to dress up for! read more

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My boyfriend and I had a really great date day meal at Cajun Queen during restaurant week! Parking was a breeze because we went on a Sunday around 3pm. Parking in the area isn't very vast, so plan ahead for that. We were super excited to check this spot out. I hadn't been in years and this was a good time. For our first course, I ordered the seafood gumbo and it was really delicious. It had mild spice which I could handle and really enjoyed. For my main course I ordered the Diane dish, which is medley of veggies sauteed together and served over rice. I got it with shrimp, chicken and crawfish. I wasn't a fan of this dish though, unfortunately. I'm getting more into spicy things and it was pretty spicy. But to me it lacked flavor to go with the spice level. It wasn't bad, just not my type of dish. Luckily my boyfriend ordered the blackened chicken and andouille pasta and he traded with me!!! I truly don't eat pork, but sometimes I eat pork lol. This pasta dish was AMAZING and I'm so happy my bf is too, for switching plates with me. He loves spicy food and really enjoyed the Diane. So, all worked out! We both ordered a glass of red wine too. I love that they included a drink with the set price. Really makes the meal more special. For dessert we both ordered the bourbon bread pudding and it was pretty tasty! I thoroughly enjoyed our day date at Cajun Queen. I will say the room we were seated in was a bit run down and in need of some TLC. That was truly my only complaint. We'd definitely come back though. Great food and service! read more

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Best food in charlotte hands down!!! Go on fridays that's when there's live jazz. Get the crawfish étouffée.