I've been here a few times and finally able to write a review. The food here has never been disappointing to me. The last tome I went I had the hot old bay wings. Finger licking good. I had it with yellow rice, fries, and Mac n cheese. Definitely had a lot of starch but every bit was worth it. The Mac n cheese taste like my grandma made it herself. The wings were big and full of flavor. And whatever they put in their homemade sauce needs to be sold in stores. The only negative thing about this place is I wish I could sit inside the restaurant or outside and not eat in my car or drive home. read more

Great seafood! The crabcakes are my favorite. Do not go on Sunday's, the wait is really long! But i would definitely recommend. It's worth the money. read more

It's always good if there is a line. This is a great local spot. I ordered the shrimp and grits and the Maryland crab cakes with sides of corn bread and garlic mash potatoes. Everything ordered was well seasoned and had great flavor and taste. I will definitely go back. There are more stuff on the menu that I will try. read more

I went for my 1st time for dinner today!! I ordered the Cajun salmon w/crab meat on top & yellow rice under it, Yams, Cabbage, Mac & Cheese & Fried wings I really enjoyed every bit of it!!! The service was excellent everyone was nice & knowledgeable!! Kenya took very good care of us Thank you hunnnn read more

As a flight attendant that has visited restaurants globally, this place goes in my top 5 of worst restaurant experiences. I decided to order takeout so that my meal would be ready promptly before I reported for work. My order consisted of the salmon platter, crab fries, and the 3 piece whiting. I was told that my meal would be ready for pickup in exactly 25 minutes. As I don't live close to the restaurant, I left immediately. Upon arriving, the parking situation was monstrous. It wouldn't have hurt to have signs posted to let customers know that there was extra parking across the street. I was worried my car would be hit in the parking lot. Once inside, i was not surprised that there was no pickup line to separate on site ordering customers from those that preordered. So I had to wait in line an extra ten minutes just to inform the staff that I had a preorder. When I reached the front of the line, I told the staff everything I ordered 35 minutes prior. He shuffled and then went to the back and then came back asking for my payment of $37. When he took my card, he told me that they didn't want to cook my salmon until I arrived. I told him that that's not how preordering works....and that I had to get to work. He simply replied, "Sorry bruh." So I told him to give me back my card and that I was cancelling my order. The restaurant already had an hour wait for food so I was not interested in being potentially late for work. This is the worst customer service I've received in a while. While the food looks awesome, customer service should still mirror the quality of the food. read more

Just wondering why every time I call I can never place a Togo order?? Other than that the crab fries are my favorite!

Terrible, I called in the order it was never made when I got there. I go in place the order and still ended up waiting an hour for my food again to not be made. Once I went back in to check what the wait was about, I was then only offered a drink for the inconvenience of waiting 2 hours for some fried fish and wings. I do not recommend this place to anyone EVER! read more

We were visiting Charlotte from Atlanta. I chose this place for my Birthday meal. It is amazing. Great service great food. I will come back every time I come to Charlotte. read more

I heard about this place from a lot of people so I had to try them out. Nestled on Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte on the corner. You can't miss the place- the parking lot is always packed. I ordered the crab fries which was phenomenal they have a Cajun seasoning on there as well as some type of special sauce that is so yummy ... actually-out of this world !!! Huge pieces of crab meat sprinkled all over the fries made the calories worth it. These fries oh my gosh were so yummy for my tummy, I will order them again. They are definitely worth me kissing my keto diet goodbye! Next I tried the Cajun grilled salmon over a bed of yellow rice. This entrée had a Cajun sauce smothered on the top of the salmon and crab which was amazing. This entrée boast large pieces of lump crab meat overtop salmon. I never order salmon because it always has a fishy taste but this time I decided to go ahead and try it. This has been the best salmon I have tasted. The grill salmon did not have a noticeable fishy taste at all and I am definitely going to try it again. So guess what you guys?!? Your girl is a salmon lover now thanks to Lulus. The collard greens and cabbage were phenomenal sides that taste just like grandmas home cooking. I was able to sneak a taste of my friends macaroni and cheese which was just as good as the collard greens and the cabbage. If you were looking for down-home flavor and homestyle cooking with Marilyn type crabcakes and crab, Lulus is your place. I am already thinking about what I'm going to order on my next visit.I am happy to support this black owned business. read more

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We've picked up take out from here twice and it's absolutely nothing like it! The food is amazing. It's well prepared and seasoned to perfection! As long as they are around, we will be customers! If you haven't tried them, you're missing out! read more

I have been here twice both times it was amazing good is good and the service is A1 it's also clean in there definitely a place to support

So good I wish I took a picture of the food for y'all. My boyfriend and I tore it up. You know how you eat something so good you want to save it so you'll have more. I'm glad I don't live too close to it because I'd be here daily. read more

this used to be another neighbor favorite called hong phat. even with its flaws that place had some of the best wings i ever ate growing up. this place isn't too far off the mark. this place has quality food with at home feel, although i will say it was a bit saltier for my taste. im willing to give this whole menu a go. make sure to get the sauce ! read more

LuLu's Express - fried Shrimp Platter - Chicken Wings Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We've been to Lulu's in the past and love their crab cakes. We went today and found out when we got there they had raised the price of crab cakes platter to $35 because the price of crab has gone up. Understandable. Knowing how delicious they are I figured it was worth it. They not only raised the price but the crab cakes are much smaller. I'm not a big eater and don't mind small portions however, this is just a lot for carry out food! The price and the size are disappointing! The cornbread was burnt black on the bottom and couldn't eat it, so be sure and check that if you're carrying out. The crab cake is still delicious, but would go for the Cajun salmon next time. read more

I moved to Charlotte back in January and someone recommended this place to me. The food was so good! The first time I went I waited 20 minutes. The next 3 times I went the wait was just disrespectful and the service was so bad ...I gave up and hadn't been back since. I see the recent responses from the last month suggests that they have gotten themselves together. Hopefully they are aren't bots. I'll reconsider. read more

I was in the city visiting family and wanted Seafood. I jumped on google to see what was near. From the pictures, it was an easy choice. Thing were a little hectic because of the current Covid-19 situation, order was wrong and things were miscommunicated. After speaking to the manager it was determined that she and I were on the SAME PAGE. The line of communication was the issue. OVER ALL IM GLAD IT WORKED OUT AND IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! THE BEST FOOD I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME! Everything AND I MEAN EVERYTHING THING ON THE DISH WAS AMAZING! #IsupportBLACKowned. I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW AND WILL GO BACK AGAIN! read more

LuLu's Express - Crab cake and Shrimp platter on bed of season rice 2 sides!!! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went here in support of Juneteenth and waited 1 HOUR AND 30 Minutes and payed almost 50 dollars for hard collard greens hard yams and basically chicken over yellow rice supporting black business is key but make sure your prices and business is operating to business standards specially being black you have to go above and beyond and I'm black by the way just want to see businesses do better read more

This food was amazing! Crab fries and honey old bay wings my Jesus!!! It was sooooo good! I would go back in a heartbeat! Too bad I don't live closer, anytime I'm in Charlotte this will be my go to spot!! read more

LuLu's Express - Crab Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I don't care what any of the reviews say about waiting... the crab cake is worth the wait. A Native Washingtonian, I grew up on Maryland crabs and Maryland crab cakes. These are in the top 3 of crab cakes. And whoever thought of pairing honey with Old Bay for the wings is sheer genius! I have had nothing but great experiences with the staff. Friendly & helpful. But I have to be honest - they could treat me less that great and I'd still come back for these crab cakes & honey Old Bay wings. read more

I love Lulu's! I went two nights in a row. I do not eat seafood, which is the majority of their menu. Their fried chicken is amazing! Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because they sell out of things quickly. It is usually a 1+ hour wait, which is not a problem. You order, let them know which car you're in and they bring it to you. Such an awesome little place! read more

Fantastic crab cakes!! By far the best in Charlotte including Del Friscos. This review is coming from a Marylander who knows what a great crab cake should be made of, look and taste like!! Owners are super friendly and staff are attentive to Covid rules and very helpful. Try the crab on fries. Never had anything so delightful!! read more

I cannot believe I have been here so long & not know about this spot. Quality food, quality service. I just love it. We loved everything we tried. Best asparagus i have every ordered. I hear the Greens are great but haven't gotten there yet. The crabcakes are #1. quality & quanity. I have not had better even when in Marland. Staff is great. Beautiful art occupies us while waiting. If you are in hurry order ahead. If enjoying your food is your priorty. This is the place to get it.! read more

Sometimes it's a hit and miss, but it's always worth the buy it's good really good I love the salmon stuffed w crab meat and the sauuuceee

Can never try the food! Came for crab once, they were out of crab. Tried to call in an order and was told they don't take orders over the phone and I'd have to walk up to place an order. I want to support black business, but don't have the time to wait on my lunch break for a walk up order. When I get off, I'd LOVE to just swing by and pick it up. Can't do it. read more

I knew as soon as I pulled up, that the food was going to be delish because there was a line out the door! My friend has suggested we go here after she tried their crab fries a couple weeks ago.We went on a Friday night and during COVID they are still doing takeout so I decided to give them a try. I got Crab Fries, A sweet Tea and the Crab Cake Combo. Please be prepared because although the tea is good, it is straight sugar! We got our orders in a timely fashion even though we thought we were going to have to wait a while since there was a long line. The food was fresh even when I got home. The Crab Fries were delish and they have my favorite kind of fries (crinkle cut) but the CRAB CAKE IS WHERE IT'S AT! It tasted fresh (to clarify, it is fresh crab) and paired well with their rice. The mac and cheese was just okay.... I gave it 4 stars because I was impressed but I need to try a wider variety of their menu. I will be going back to try their wings asap. read more

LuLu's Express - Crab cake combo with cornbread and Mac and cheese and crab fries. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food is bomb only reason I can't give it five stars is because of the hassle to get the food... they don't answer he phone so you can't place the order over the phone, the three times that I have been they were sold out of crab cakes and anything involving crab meat, the line is long single file line and the space is very tight, the parking lot is a hassle, the lash at the counter could be a little more customer service oriented read more

I was pleasantly surprised. My catfish, greens, and mac and cheese were delicious! The customer service was also great. A few cons: construction around restaurant was amazingly annoying, also restaurant was out of a few things including desserts. I will go back as the quality and taste of the food outweighed the minor cons. Great job LuLu!! read more

I finally made it to LuLu's today. I ordered the Stuffed Salmon Platter with mac cheese and yams and the Grilled Salmon from the Seaboard. Yummy! The portions are enough for 2 meals and the customer service was delightful. I was in and out within 25 minutes. The only reason I gave a 4 star rating .. while the salmon was well seasoned (both) it was dry. It happens. I will definitely be back. BTW the crab fries were highly recommended, next time. read more

Small lil spot with not much parking space and from outside It doesn't look like much but the food is amazing! My wife and I ordered the crab fries, fried shrimp and honey old bay wings. All 3 were great, the crab fries were amazing, the sauce a perfect compliment to both the crab and fries. Shrimp fried perfect so that there was crisp but the shrimp was still juicy. At the wings at a later time but they still heated up well and had a lot of flavor with sweet honey on top. Definitely recommend all 3 items read more

Let me first say... this was THE BEST crab cake I've had outside of Baltimore. Come to find out the whole family is from Baltimore!! They were so friendly.. we spent a good bit of time talking about the city and different landmarks. If you don't know what you're looking for, you might drive past the restaurant. It's a cute white building on the corner. They have some seating, though it seems a lot of folks do takeout from here. The only downfall of this restaurant is the parking lot.. but the food more than makes up for it! You won't regret patronizing this restaurant! read more

This food was sooo good! My husband and I ordered the crab cake, catfish and fries, jays hookup with all the meats, and 1/2 and 1/2 drink and the food did not disappoint. We actually had enough for dinner that night. Some of the best catfish I've had since living in the QC! Can't wait to go back! read more

What a gem! Came here for dinner on a Sat evening around 6:30. The restaurant is right off of a main road, but can be hard to locate since it's small. Inside was packed with people waiting for their food, but there was only one person in front of us ordering. So glad we came early, because by the time we left (around 8), the line was almost out of the door. I ordered the Jumbo Lump Crabcake & Shrimp platter and a Strawberry Lemonade. We decided to eat in, but this restaurant is definitely more of a "pick-up" spot. The wait time was about 30min, which wasn't surprising since there were several others ahead of us waiting. I must say this food was worth the wait! The crabcake was huge, with hardly any fillers and all crabmeat. It was so delicious! The fried shrimp were quite large, and also very tasty. The meal also came with rice and 2 sides. I ordered the Mac & Cheese and Cabbage. The mac & cheese was very delicious, but the cabbage was lacking flavor. LuLu's also has a special sauce that you can put on just about anything and it was amazing. The strawberry lemonade was very good, but some may not like how sweet it is. The food portions were huge and I had plenty left over. All in all, I enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back. read more

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The food is amazing. The lump crab cake is the best in the city. The trout with the Mumbo and hot sauce is outstanding. The service is excellent. I would highly recommend this place. read more

I saw this place on Charlotte agenda and honestly couldn't wait to try it man was I wrong. I have to say I was super disappointed in this place I spent over 45 bucks ordering different things. First let's start off with how quick the food came out less than 5 min than I look over and see aluminum pans with food sitting in the back I was like whatever if the food is good it won't matter. I try the food the fried shrimp good and and over cooked, the crab cake was large and full of meat but cold the shrimp and grits just no. Now the good the sides that I had was ok the sweet potato good. Maybe it was a bad day but I don't think I'm going back. read more

Since moving from Maryland to Charlotte 15 years ago, my wife and I have been mainly disappointed by what most southerners consider a "Maryland style crab cake". Today we felt like we were in Baltimore again - LuLu's is the real deal! Lump crab meat and just enough binder to hold it together - and not overly-seasoned so the crab flavor can be the star. The portions are very generous, and the bed of yellow rice that the crab cake is served on is not just for show, it was very moist and flavorful. We also got the mac and cheese which was good, and the yams which were excellent. We will definitely be back - maybe for the fried chicken next time. read more

Sooooooo good! Oh em gee! Found this place on Yelp and I will definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some soul food. Good soul food is hard to find. Job well done LuLu. Buyers beware that it's to go only but it's well worth it! read more

I like the wings from here. And I also like the mambo sauce. I didn't really care for the seafood mac & cheese. I feel like mine was a little dry. Everything else I'm here from here was really really good. The cupcakes are amazing! read more

Nestled in the soul district of Charlotte, this mom and pop restaurant has what you didn't know you were missing. The portion size is generous... I had to fight past comfort to clean my plate.... But clean it you will. The crab cakes are HUGE and overflowing with REAL LUMP crabmeat. Seasoned perfectly... You'll kick yourself for not grabbing a second. My favorite is the Cajun salmon. A filet of salmon on a bed of yellow (or white) rice topped with a lump crab meat with a creamy drizzle overtop... Jesus... read more

Omg! The fish and grits were amazing!! My friend had the salmon platter which she said "the salmon was bomb as well as the Mac and cheese" though the rice was a little bland the other sides made up for it. My boyfriend had the fish and chips which he gave a solid 8/10. We're from Maryland and just moved to Charlotte plus they were black owned we had to come and support. We'll be returning! read more

First i was told about them from a coworker from Boston, MA. "Try their crab cakes...Please!". Then i saw the write up about the owner in the paper/online. I was definitely all for checking them out and supporting after that. I arrived at 11:45am and saw people peaking through the window waiting for them to open. First thoughts, these folks are crazy. By 12:02pm 10 people(literally 10 people)rushed the door out of nowhere. I jumped out and joined, stood in line for a 10-15 mins as it was only 1 cashier(not a terrible wait by any means). To make a long review short, i ordered the crabcake meal that comes with 2 sides as I had to try the CCakes and ordering them alone would require me paying like $6 for a side. Well, i placed my order and pulled out my $20 bill. When she said $28.92 my stomach dropped. $30 for lunch(the crabcakes were market price)...that one hurt. I realized then this could not be a spot that i frequented for lunch and i had to place a hold on inviting my work crew after that total. The food...the food was DELICIOUS! No lie, i was tasty...the yams especially. At first i thought, why put CCake over a bed of rice but after eating it as is(plus the sauce) i quickly understood. I wanted to give 3.5-4 stars for the food but the cost for lunch just messed me up as i cant recommend anyone spending $30 for lunch unless were at a fine dining establishment. BUT they are good! read more

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