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Caroline's Oyster Bar - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Caroline's Oyster Bar - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Caroline's Oyster Bar - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
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CAROLINE'S OYSTER BAR

(5.0 Score)
120 East Brooklyn Vlg Avenue,
Charlotte, NC 28202 Directions

Since 2021

Specialty:

✓ Shrimp Cocktail ✓ Guacapoke ✓ Oysters Rockefeller ✓ Daily East Coast Oysters ✓ Caroline's Oyster Tasting ✓ Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip ✓ Crab Hush Puppies ✓ New England Clam Chowder ✓ Point Judith Calamari ✓ Local Meat and Cheese Board ✓ Pimento Fritters ✓ Burnt Ends ✓ Chowder Fries ✓ Seafood Plateau Petite ✓ Caroline's ✓ Build Your Own ✓ Green Goddess ✓ Classic Caesar ✓ Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad ✓ Brush Creek Ranch Wagyu Burger ✓ Halibut Fish and Chips ✓ Glazed Salmon ✓ Shrimp and Lobster Roll ✓ Diver Scallops ✓ Blackened Redfish ✓ Seafood Tagliatelle ✓ Shrimp and Grits ✓ Chicken and Waffles ✓ Wagyu Frites ✓ Steamed Pei Mussels ✓ Shoestring Fries ✓ Simple Green

“2026 Update: Caroline's Oyster Bar offers fresh coastal flavors from North Carolina. They feature a breezy outdoor patio, a charming Carolina-style raw bar, and a spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes. They offer a rotating selection of fresh oysters and seafood, best paired with a craft beer, cocktail, or bottle of wine. Caroline's Oyster Bar is the perfect venue for your next semi-private dining or corporate event. Their spacious dining room and raw bar, alongside their breezy outdoor patio, offer a truly unique experience.”

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Price:

Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail $21.00
Guacapoke $18.00
Oysters Rockefeller $22.00
Daily East Coast Oysters $3.50
Caroline's Oyster Tasting Mkt Price
Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip $18.00
Crab Hush Puppies $16.00
New England Clam Chowder $12.00
Point Judith Calamari $19.00
Local Meat & Cheese Board $20.00
Pimento Fritters $12.00
Burnt Ends $17.00
Chowder Fries $15.00
Seafood Plateau Petite $75.00
Caroline's $185.00
Build Your Own Mkt Price
Greens
Green Goddess $15.00
Classic Caesar $14.00
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad $15.00
Entrées
Brush Creek Ranch Wagyu Burger $22.00
Halibut Fish & Chips $30.00
Glazed Salmon* $34.00
Shrimp & Lobster Roll $26.00
Diver Scallops* $44.00
Blackened Redfish $32.00
Seafood Tagliatelle $32.00
Shrimp & Grits $28.00
Chicken & Waffles $26.00

Discount:

Save $8 on Select Plates

Contact:

(704) 499-6633

Mon-Thu: 4pm - 12am
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 1am
Sun: 4pm - 11pm

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Sea Level NC - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Sea Level NC - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Sea Level NC - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
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SEA LEVEL NC

(4.9 Score)
129 East 5th Street,
Charlotte, NC 28202 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ Chargrilled Oysters ✓ New England Clam Chowder ✓ Lobster and Shrimp Bisque ✓ Smoked White Fish Caesar ✓ Lobster Roll ✓ Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ All American Burger ✓ East Coast Shrimp Po Boy ✓ Seafood Dip With Chips ✓ Southern Fried Oysters ✓ Seasonal Salmon Salad ✓ Sweet and Spicy Calamari ✓ East Coast Shrimp Po’ Boy ✓ East Coast Shrimp and Grits ✓ Scallops and Risotto ✓ Sweet and Tangy Short Rib ✓ Nc Fried Catfish ✓ Atlantic Salmon ✓ Seafood Paella ✓ Oyster Royale ✓ Shrimp Cocktail ✓ Osetra Caviar

"Sea Level NC offers Seafood and Southern dishes are paired with cocktails and beer. The restaurant is commitment to sourcing seafood, especially products from the Carolina coast. They are committed to sourcing and serving only non-threatened species. Customers can enjoy lunch, brunch, and dinner at the bar or the outside patio. Sea Level NC has vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. You can also try their dishes are crab benedict, knife and fork sandwich, grits and eggs, grilled salmon, swordfish, fried catfish, and apple endive salad. Sea Level NC offers gift cards, happy hour food and vegetarian dishes.

2026 Update: The restaurant is clean and charming, offering a great vibe, excellent service, a cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices."

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Price:

For The Table
Seafood Dip With Chips $17
Southern Fried Oysters $16
Honey Maple Butter $10
Chargrilled Oysters $20
Maine Mussels $20
Bowls And Greens
New England Clam Chowder $10
Lobster & Shrimp Bisque $16
Smoked White Fish Caesar $19
Handhelds
Lobster Roll $32
Fried Chicken Sandwich $16
All American Burger $18
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy $17
Craft Cocktails
Ghost Pepper Pommarita $13
Seasonal G&T $14
Opal Ocean $14
Damn Fine Espresso Martini $16
Hawaiian Delight $16
Smoked Old Fashioned $16
129 Mule $9
Barrel-Aged Vieux Carre $17
Smoke Show $21
Melting Ny Sour $16
D-Cup $13
Water Malone $16
Atlantic Salmon $27
East Coast Shrimp & Grits $25
Scallops & Risotto $50
Blackened East Coast Grouper $48
Seafood Paella $32
Nc Fried Catfish $27

Contact:

(704) 412-2616

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm
Sun: Closed
Oyster Happy Hour:
Mon-Fri: 2pm - 6pm

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Cajun Queen - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Cajun Queen - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
Cajun Queen - Charlotte, NC Seafood Restaurants
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CAJUN QUEEN

(4.8 Score)
1800 East 7th Street,
Charlotte, NC 28204 Directions

Since 1985

Specialty:

✓ BBQ Shrimp ✓ Cajun Fried Oysters ✓ Cajun Popcorn ✓ Crawfish Étouffée ✓ Crawfish Creole ✓ Shrimp Scampi ✓ Shrimp and Grits ✓ New Orleans BBQ Shrimp ✓ Shrimp Creole ✓ Shrimp Diane ✓ Shrimp Étouffée ✓ Crawfish Scampi Entrée ✓ Pork Chop ✓ Wash Day Blues ✓ Creole 3 Way ✓ Étouffée 3 Way ✓ Small Shrimp Anisette ✓ Cup Seafood Gumbo ✓ Large BBQ Shrimp ✓ Salmon ✓ Mahi Mahi ✓ Tilapia ✓ Cajun Pasta ✓ Ribeye Steak ✓ Crawfish Etoufee ✓ Chicken Diane ✓ Chicken Creole ✓ Blackened Catfish ✓ Blackened Pork Tenderloin ✓ Bayou Platter ✓ Kid Catfish ✓ Andouille Sausage ✓ Garlic Mashed Potatoes ✓ House Salad

"Cajun Queen is a 100-year-old house that has live music in their upstairs dining room and quieter dining downstairs. The restaurant sources the fresh ingredients to the customers. Cajun Queen serves distinctive and delectable feasts for seven nights. You can also plan your special events such as birthday parties, baby showers, and office functions event. Cajun Queen offers catering services to improve special events and gatherings. The restaurant provides a warm, friendly place for business and fun. Cajun Queen offers table reservations, dine-in, gift cards, online orders, outdoor seating and a fireplace.

2026 Update: The restaurant offers excellent food, rich flavors, and a great atmosphere. The dishes are cooked perfectly and superbly well-seasoned."

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License #0172422

Price:

Appetizers
Small Bbq Shrimp $13.95
Large Bbq Shrimp $19.95
Cajun Fried Oysters -Half Order $15.95
Cajun Fried Oysters -Full Order $22.95
Crawfish Scampi Appetizer $16.95
Cajun Popcorn $16.95
Fried Green Tomatoes $12.95
Fried Pickles $10.00
Small Shrimp Anisette $13.95
New Orleans Platter $30.95
Fried Oysters $26.95
Fried Shrimp $24.95
Fried Half And Half $26.95
Fried Catfish $24.95
EntréEs
Chicken Creole $22.95
Chicken Diane $22.95
Chicken éToufféE $22.95
Shrimp Scampi $23.95
Shrimp And Grits $26.95
New Orleans Bbq Shrimp $23.95
Shrimp Creole $23.95
Shrimp Diane $23.95
Shrimp éToufféE $23.95
Crawfish Scampi EntréE $23.95
14 Oz Pork Chop $32.95
Wash Day Blues $22.95
Crawfish Creole $24.95
Crawfish Diane $24.95
Crawfish éToufféE $24.95
Creole 3 Way $26.95

Contact:

(704) 377-9017

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 8:30pm
Fri: 5pm - 9:30pm
Sat: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 11am - 2pm

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CAROLINE'S OYSTER BAR REVIEWS

This pace was great! So good that we went back three times! We always gravitated back. The first time we went I am not sure if it was Robert or Stephen but he had longer dark hair, he was so knowledgeable and guided us to the most delicious oysters we’ve ever had. Danielle was there both nights we went, she was very nice and great at her job. The cleanliness was impeccable. We did have a hiccup with the burger although. The manager was kind enough to take it off the bill. The staff we encountered were phenomenal. I will definitely be back!

This was by far above my expectations when I walked into this oyster bar. Exceptional service with our waiter Anthony, he’s been at Caroline’s since the beginning. And James, at the oyster bar outdid himself explaining the differences in each oyster with flavor profile. Hands down THIS IS A VIBE!!! I recommend sitting at the bar and ordering Caroline’s Oyster Tasting, I promise you’ll thank me.

Went here with a newly acquainted friend for a late night dinner. Got their petite player with eight very fresh oysters, jumbo Shinto’s and some fish. The fish was a bit underwhelming, but loved the oyster and shrimp. Also got the breaded cobia and steamed mussels for main courses. Atmosphere nice. Several booths here as well for more private events.

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SEA LEVEL NC REVIEWS

Romantic date night spot, my husband ordered the fat belly oysters-very fresh, blackened east coast grouper-filled with flavor, the pickled onion and soft crunch grouper were a game changer for him. I ordered the clam chowder-huge clumps of clam and the chowder was perfect for a cold night, Atlantic salmon- salmon was cooked very well however lacked a bit of seasoning for me, the Brussels sprouts were crispy juicy and packed a punch of flavor. For desert we had the banana cream pie- above average but nothing special. Overall, excellent service, flavorful food and quality drinks. Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed the food, however the service was just ok. Our server was either really busy or wasn't the right person for the restaurant. I saw other servers who were keeping up with their tables and people. We didn't require much but almost had to ask for everything on initial greet. The restaurant was a vibe, the restroom was clean, the drinks were a vibe. Will be back.

We went to Sea Level as part of a restaurant walking tour. We had raw oysters, grilled oysters, shrimp and grits, and a Fish House Punch. Everything was delicious and Mike, the manager, was very informative and helpful. I would love to go back and try more from their menu.

CAJUN QUEEN REVIEWS

The food was really good and flavorful. One thing my husband and I said was you can tell that they make everything in house and with quality ingredients. With this being our first time dining at Cajun Queen it most certainly will not be our last. We had dinner while the band was there and they were fantastic!! From the decor to the staff everything was wonderful. For parking you can choose valet or park across the street and walk over. This is truly a hidden gem.

This is an all-around great place to eat delicious Cajun. The food is awesome and the service is excellent. They do ask about reservations, but the upstairs bar is always available and is a great place to hang out.

Too much good to say about this place. Fried oysters are THE BEST. Service is great, nice atmosphere. We’ve eaten many things on the menu and not had a bad meal in the decades we’ve been here. Great flavor, spice if you like it. Go early or have a reservation. Wednesdays are a good idea.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAROLINE'S OYSTER BAR Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SEA LEVEL NC Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAJUN QUEEN Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Real Discounts: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10