Cajun Queen

My husband and I came for dinner and it would absolutely wonderful. The food, the service, the atmosphere and the drinks were all great. I had the duck and my husband had blackened catfish and chicken and the red beans and rice. Oh and the bread pudding, my husband loved.

I have finally found a piece of New Orleans. The food, the flavors, and the atmosphere transports guests from the cozy southeast to the unique vibe of the old French deep south. We were greeted by a racially ambiguous host, which, (if you know N.O.), made the experience even more authentic. The seating is ok, but the live band was amazing. Cajun Queen's menu is straight and to the point and very easy to navigate. Our server was the best, and food was right on time. I can't wait until my next visit to the Cajun Queen. Also, I highly recommend the shrimp scampi. You won't regret it.

My first time there. Having dinner with family. The atmosphere, live Jazz trio and food was amazing. I will definitely go back again. Great place for a date!

We had such a great girls night! It’s a very laid back cozy vibe with live music. The drinks were very good we ordered the hurricane, 7th street stumbler, swamp water, and the planters punch! For appetizer we ordered the fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, the Cajun fried oysters, Crawfish Etoufee, and Seafood Gumbo. For our meals we got the New Orleans Platter, Shrimp and Grits,and Fried Catfish. Last but not least for dessert we had Pecan Pie, Oreo Cheesecake, Cookie Pie, and Bread Pudding! Everything was delicious we can’t wait to come back!

The fried oysters are SO delish! The pork chops are really juicy and flavorful! French Quarter Coffee is okay…may be the beer is better. The place is super cute and smiley staff!!!

Very good food here and the service was great!! My wife and I went before the Katt Williams tour at Bojangles and surprisingly, the whole first floor was going as well. This is in an old house with a New Orleans kinda vibe and reservations need made. Worth the visit and would recommend.

This is the second time in a row I had the same waiter Swede O. He has poor customer service he never checked on us he rushed everything but the food we waited for our main course for a long time he never asked how the food was. I was not satisfied with my meal at all but he never asked. I had a ton of mushrooms more than I had crawfish & rice. The person cleaning the tables was not very polite! I have been to Cajun Queen many times but the last experiences will for sure be last! Real big on customer service!

Ordered the seafood gumbo and Cajun pasta. The bread pudding was also delicious! For a drink I ordered the apple martini which was on the specials menu. Service was ok. Live band was a little loud but fit the vibe.

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!!

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.

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

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally made it when I was in town. We came on a Sunday afternoon, it wasn't packed and we had a reservation so we were seated promptly. My fiancé and his sister are from the "Deep South" and wasn't sure if the food was authentic to Louisiana. We got the fried pickles which was on their weekly special menu. The pickles were great. My fiancé and I got a cup of gumbo soup. It was pretty decent. It was a tomato based roux, not the standard dark flour roux that we are used to. My sister in law wasn't sure if she she try the étouffée and the waiter assured her people from Louisianarata tried it liked it and if she didn't like it they would make her something else. She got the trio and she said it was good. I got the fried crawfish tails and they were good. Wasn't a fan of the sauce that came with, it was very tangy. I added franks red hot to it and that helped. I also got the bbq shrimp appetizer. The sauce was very light which was different from the dark based sauce I've had them in at other Cajun spots, but they were cooked well and overall not bad. I was really wanting the red beans, I got a side of them and there was hardly any flavor to them!! I was soo disappointed!! I also got the Cajun cooler cocktail which was very good. My fiancé got the Bayou platter with the catfish salt & pepper instead of blackened. The catfish was good and I tasted his chicken which was very tender and cooked well. He also did not like the red beans and rice. The overall experience was good. I see that they have live jazz in the evenings. I would come back and possibly try their steak, chicken or other fried dishes and other cocktails.

I had such a lovely solo dinner at the bar last night! Live music, my dinner was so flavorful, & Candice was an amazing bartender!!! 10/10

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.

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.

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.

Cajun Queen has always been nostalgic for me, it was the first restaurant I had dinner at when I moved to Charlotte. It's a Charlotte staple that has been around for years, so I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets nostalgia from it. It is in the Elizabeth neighborhood inside an old home, and is incredibly charming. They are dedicated to all things New Orleans, from the food, to the decor, to the live jazz music upstairs. If you prefer a quieter evening, you should dine downstairs, but me personally I like being upstairs and watching the bands play. Upstairs there is also a bar room that is small and quaint. The food is amazing with some authentic Cajun dishes like tasty gumbo, and one of the best crawfish etouffees I've had outside of New Orleans. As Charlotte grows we'll continue to get a lot of exciting new restaurants, but it's nice to see that there are still some classics that have been in the city for decades doing their thing. If you want a little taste of New Orleans without leaving the city, then head on over. You won't be disappointed!

The restaurant was a lovely old painted lady. I love old homes with charm. This one was transformed into a restaurant. Now the food was okay, I ordered fried green tomatoes that were nasty, the cornmeal had an unseasoned fish taste to it. I ordered blackened catfish with garlic mashed potatoes with a shrimp sauce that came as an afterthought and not on my food as ordered. Seeing how this was a late meal, I didn't eat hardly any of it. I ordered the bread pudding and it had no flavor either. My first time Charlotte was a food disappointment. The service was good though, no complaints there. Price wise, it was reasonable I alone spent $78 with tip. The other plate was my cousin she enjoyed her meal. The New Platter with fried Catfish, Scallops, shrimp, I think oysters.

Great food and ambience... Small and intimate space. The service was excellent. I would definitely visit again

My friend would not stop raving about this place so we finally went and it was amazing! The service was great and the restaurant was cozy. We sat upstairs in the other room that the band was not in. I suggest if you make a reservation to request downstairs near the fireplace, it looked warm and the music would have been softer to be able to conversare easier. The upstairs was nice though because it was less crowded and you could definitely hear the music. Our food was incredible, we had a shrimp appetizer and then creole and Cajun pasta for dinner. I will definitely go back!

I would say this a very nice place to go to for date night. Super cute. Food was pretty good my friend didn't really like his food but I loved my meal. The service was great no complaints. Only thing I wish we were able to sit upstairs with the live band.

My partner and I decided to check out Cajun Queen during our visit to Charlotte. We were pretty disappointed unfortunately. I ordered a hurricane and it was super bitter, which is pretty unusual for this drink. It tasted mostly like lemon juice (from the bottle) with some liqueur flavor but I didn't taste any rum. My partner had a bottled Abita. We decided to forego appetizers and ordered entrees. My partner got the Shrimp Dianne and I got the Shrimp Etouffee. They were both super spicy. I like a lot of heat but they were both too spicy to enjoy. I ordered a side of broccoli, which never came. Our server was nice but incredibly inattentive. We wouldn't come here again and likely wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Ok so this place was ok. Just one of those places you gotta try for yourself. I guess I was expecting a lil more Louisiana. The decor gives Louisiana but the vibes give Charlotte. The food... nothing to write home about. It was ok. Again, check it out for yourself just wasn't my cup of tea.

We had the bbq shrimp and it was fantastic! Didn't get a picture of it though. The inside of the restaurant was so cute and comfy. The pork lion was super tender and cooked perfectly. The seafood plate was pretty good but I'd honestly order something else as the menu has a lot to offer. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars was the service. Our waiter had to be reminded of our sauces and never refilled our tea. Other than that it was GREAT!

It looks like somebody's house & the food was so good, it felt like home. I had the blackened catfish on a bed of perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Every morsel was delicious. I only stopped because I was full. A friend from Charlottes Convention & Visitors Bureau recommended this place. I'm so glad I listened! Attentive staff & great prices too.

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!

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!

A Charlotte gem, Cajun Queen has been around for decades and for good reasons. They have always hired quality help and trained them! The restaurant is in an old house so it's unique and depending on what room you're in literally can affect your experience. BUT the main reason they've been around so long is the food. You don't find cajun food on every corner in NC and their food is delicious!! You need to make a reservation because there is a very small chance that you can get in as a walking.

Cajun Queen is a nice, casual dining restaurant for lunch. I've also been several times for dinner, and it's extremely loud and lively with a live band upstairs. I enjoy their oysters and desserts, but I'll pass on their beignets. After tasting the famous beignets from Cafe Du Monde in Nola, these don't make the cut. Outside of that, the food is delicious and the service is great.

The service was impeccable. I love how they turned the house into a restaurant and made it very homey + had a beautiful live band. The food was 1000/10. We also got the fried oysters and wow they were delicious.

Leah was a great server. Lots of local craft beers. Do not miss the seed fried oysters or the shrimp etouffe.

I attended this establishment for lunch with my husband and father in law for his birthday-- our server with the duck earrings was pleasant, and I enjoyed being sat by the fireplace. The food was average. I didn't think the complimentary rolls had much flavor. My husband did not really enjoy his Cajun pasta, although he ate most of it-- the blackened salmon I ordered was good, and my father in law stated he enjoyed his dish. They ordered the gumbo with their meal and stated it okay-- I had the salad, it was maybe less than ordinary. Overall, I would not come back unless it was for drinks, maybe some dessert and to listen to music. Maybe not for a full meal. It could have also been a bad day for the kitchen, I don't know.

This is one of those restaurants we have wanted to try for a while now, and we finally made it! We were actually there for a holiday party. They had us in a large room where we were out of the way but still comfortable with a large group. They brought appetizers for everyone to sample while us everyone arrived and settled in. Drinks were next, and there are so many to pick from! The waitstaff kept everything moving along but without making everyone feel rushed. Entrees came next, and they delivered everyone's pretty much at the same time. Food was delicious, and the portions are decent, you definitely get enough to eat. They also offered dessert of bread pudding, key lime pie, pecan pie, and oreo cheesecake Glad we finally made it, and we will definitely be back for a date night

In the Queen City to visit characters of our era...thus the Cajun Queen to compliment the Queen City. We visited on early Sunday afternoon, parking a breeze, seated upstairs, service was great, tasty La inspired morsels devoured. Give them your support....

Cute spot with great customer service. Upstairs there was a live band (which I couldn't even hear downstairs). We opted to sit outside on the balcony - the speakers were broken so we just played music from our phone lol. The Hurricane was decent (def not NOLA worthy, but got me buzzed). The NO Iced Tea was tasty and sneakily strong. The complimentary bread was a bit too hard for my liking, but I was hungry soooo I ordered the Cajun Pasta and a side of red beans and rice. The red beans and rice were bland, sadly. Definitely could have used some seasoning salt or something. The pasta was super flavorful and I loved the chicken! Barely had any sausage in the dish, unfortunately. The sauce tasted amazing, however it was too runny. Should have been thickened up a bit and the dish would have been perfect. Overall, good experience but wouldn't go out of my way to return.

Food was amazing. Shrimp and grits were phenomenal. I was so stuffed I couldn't never finish it all. Bread was so good and the vinaigrette on the salad was very tasty. I can't wait to come back again. Also, my bar tender was extremely nice and helpful. Setting was very cozy and there was a band playing while I was there. I definitely recommend.

Awesome Cajun cooking, our group had different versions of : creole, blackened and etouffee offerings and all were delicious, highly recommend for a date night or group outing.

One of my favorite Charlotte spots! We first ordered drinks, hurricane and tornado, and they were great - felt like NOLA. Additionally we ordered the fried green tomatoes - loved! They were firm, yet flavorful and then the both of us ordered items off the specials list. Our waitress was attentive and helpful, and the staff in general was friendly, quick to refill waters, clear plates, etc. The restaurant is in an old house, which is such a cute vibe! It can feel a little tight, but at the same time, you're in your own little space. There were a few tables for larger groups, I would definitely say this is a great date spot. Parking is sparse, but they do offer valet. I would recommend making a reservation!

This is my all time favorite place for comfort/Cajun food whenever I'm in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can't go wrong with any dishes that you choose. The fried green tomatoe appetizer is the best that I have had because the batter is thin and the tomato is just the right consistency in firmness and doesn't taste unriped. I have so many favorite dishes, and I always end up at least having the crawfish ettouffee. The food is very flavorful and not salty at all as I am sensitive to salt. Reservations are required so book ahead. The servers are attentive, and it's a casual atmosphere. I wish they would open one In Northern California. I can't say enough about this place so you'll just have to go try it yourself. Enjoy!

Such a staple in Charlotte! If you're visiting CLT, it's definitely a place to check out. The vibe reminds you of being in the Bayou in an old style house. It does need a bit of an update but we enjoy eating here. The staff is friendly and the drinks are good. You can't go wrong with crawfish and the appetizer, Crawfish Scampi is the way to go! Any fish dish entree is guaranteed to be great! Live music in the house, great outdoor seating, just go!

Visiting Charlotte, we chose Cajun Queen because I wanted Chargrilled Oysters and Shrimp and Grits. We were looking at two different restaurants, but landed on CQ because their shrimp and grits looked better, despite my having to eat friend oysters vs chargrilled. Food: Food was amazing! Fried Oysters were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, as it should be. ;-) I thoroughly enjoyed them. I love fried green tomatos and they were okay, just could use some seasoning with the cornmeal (for this being a southern/cajun restaurant). My shrimp and grits were great, once I added some salt, but the red sauce on the side of the grits had great flavor and sooooo did the cajun shrimp! I sampled the shrimp etoufee was spicy and flavorful, you will not be disappointed. Drinks were good as well. Ambiance: It was very cute and gave Nola vibes. They have valet parking adjacent to the house/business. I didn't really get an opportunity to walk around and get a vibe about the establishment, but it definitely gave cute. Service: We felt slightly ignored at first, we hadn't received water or a hello for a while, but our server made it up to us and communicated why she hadn't beeen over... she thought we were expecting more ppl, since we were at a double table and she realized there were only 3 menus. Whether true or not, she was pleasant and made up for her faux pas. lol I will definitely visit again when I return to Charlotte. Thanks, Cajun Queen!

My first visit was after church for brunch. Cajun Queen has created these lovely spaces inside of the gorgeous home. It's an experience. The service was prompt and very informative about the menu items and flavors. I'm not certain if it was an off day. We all have them and nothing seems to go right in the kitchen. Well the grits were gritty and undercooked. The beignets were good and the pecan pie was blah. I will go back for an evening to hear the band.

My husband and I have had this place on our radar for a while and it was time to give it a try. We made an early bird reservation on a weeknight (5 o'clock for these folks) but a reservation was not needed as we were the only ones there. We opted to sit outside to take advantage of this beautiful March weather. The patio we were sitting on had plenty of umbrellas for sun coverage. Service was nice and attentive through out. We started with the Cajun popcorn which is lightly fried crawfish with remoulade sauce- this was fantastic! It was seasoned so nicely, breaded lightly to not overpower the seafood, and the sauce packed a nice kick! My only qualm is that it was served on a bed of lettuce which is weird because you had to pick up the pieces of garnish to get the last remaining pieces of crawfish. I had the crawfish étouffée which was definitely spicy! The description of this dish is a " highly seasoned sauce" and that it was! It was good though and most importantly, it came with a ton of crawfish! It was a heaping serving that was very filling. I found the bread to be a little cold and on the stale side but it worked for dipping into the warm sauce. Overall, we had a good visit. Perhaps we can make a later reservation next time and enjoy the live jazz!

Solid Cajun restaurant a short Uber outside downtown Charlotte. The old house transforms into the restaurant but looking back I can't recall decor. The dishes are straightforward cajun expectations. Etouffee's, blackened, gumbo, fried, you get the gist. Shrimp appetizers, fried and their version of bbq are really good. The shrimp etouffee is in a rich Cajun sauce with plenty of shrimp and rice, really quite good. Interestingly, others in the party had ribeye steaks, not traditionally cajun, and raved. The restaurant was very quiet on a Thursday night and service was good.

So I've only been here once but since then I've been wanting to go again. The only thing is they only open for dinner and I wish they would open for lunch time as well. So this restaurant is in a house building. It's probably weird the first time you go but the food is way better than expected. I got the shrimp with rice dish and it was medium level and very good. Everything from there is good I would say. You can't go wrong if you like New Orleans food. That is what it reminds me of. It is pretty tight since it's in a house but it's worth it. They have their own parking in the back but it can get busy. The service is good. The people are nice. The ambiance, it gets pretty loud when it's busy. But I love this place and dying to know when I can go again.

Things went very well. It's quaint and cozy. Both service and food choices were very good. Shout out to our server Regan, who saw we lacked for nothing! Constant refills and delicious bread. Appetizer- seafood gumbo. Well seasoned and had a nice spicy kick. Yup! Cajun pasta specialty dish of blackened chicken, mushrooms, andouille sausage, artichokes, red peppers, over tortellini with a cheesy cream sauce. New Orleans platter - fried catfish, shrimp, scallops, fried oysters, red beans, and rice. Pricing is $15-30 Good variety of NOLA favorites. We had no room for desert. Dinner entree portions were enough to share. And there was live jazz playing upstairs. Had a great time and enjoyed both service and food. They do have valet parking, parking at the rear, or across the street. Enjoy!

Super delicious! I was traveling for work and the hotel staff recommended this place. So worth it. This restaurant knows their Cajun food. I was looking forward to live music so I will have to come back. Awesome service and experience! Def recommend this place.

Shout out to Yelp for the "Surprise Me" feature! This was the restaurant they suggested and this is exactly what I needed! The restaurant is right around the corner from Central Ave so I decided to just get food to-go. The process for ordering online was extremely easy. After making the order I was informed it would be ready in 30 mins. I got to the restaurant in about 20 minutes and the food was already packaged up and ready to go. The parking lot was completely full so just be cautious on where you can park when only running in for a second. The food looked and smelled incredible. Everything tasted incredible and did not disappoint at all. We had the Cajun popcorn for the appetizer. The crawfish tails were tender and juicy! The shrimp platter for one entree which was top tier. The shrimp were seasoned incredibly and cooked to perfection. The Diane 3-way was our final entree and it was delicious and so much food. I can't wait to go back for dine-in service to try more dishes and a few cocktails.

Ok peeps, haven't been out in a while, and finally made it out while traveling. To celebrate our daughter's 19th birthday, she wanted to try something different and decided on Cajun Quisine. We decided to try Cajun Queen near Downtown Charlotte. Nestled inside of a renovated older home, the atmosphere is quaint and warm feeling. The waitstaff while not personable, are very polite and efficient. There was jazz playing in a separate room setting the mood for a Bourbon Street New Orleans feel. Those are the redeeming qualities , the food wasn't hitting it out the park. At best it was palatable, not noteworthy of anything other than the presentation. It "Looked Good" was the only comment we unanimously agreed on. The prices are mid range , you definitely receive a great portion for the price you pay. The food had excellent presentation, but was missing the come again draw of a great meal. Sorry ya'll this wasnt lip smacking, jaw droppin , tell a friend kinda fare. We didnt hate it??, but we for sure won't be making the trip this far for a ho hum meal.

I honestly enjoyed Cajun queen the the service was great max was our waitress she was very nice. The food for me is always great i always get the same thing the special i choose salmon and the shrimp and mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes. We to watch as group the steak was rated a 8.4. The bayou platter was good but they felt the fish was a tad bland. But you should definitely try it.

Last evening my wife and I stopped in for dinner. We have been here many times and everything is always great. We make a point of bringing friends from out of town and they always reave about the food. Last evening was a departure from the norm that I hope was just an anomaly. We were waited on promptly by a waitress who was great. The first thing we received was the basket of rolls. The rolls were clearly stale, hard to cut and crumbled if you pulled them apart. But we thought they would be fine for dipping in the shrimp appetizer, and they were. The appetizer was outstanding. I ordered the Crawfish Diane which I always get, and my wife ordered the Mahi- Mahi. While my meal was good, there were a lot more mushrooms and a lot fewer crawfish than in the past. If the cost of crawfish has gone up like most things these days, increase your price, don't skimp on the main ingredient of the dish. My wife complained that her fish was very fishy. She ate only about half of it. According to her, that happens when you heat up frozen fish. In summary, we were disappointed, but we will return. Everything in the past has always been great so perhaps this was just an off night. But I would definitely do something about the stale rolls. It is the first thing the customer gets so you don't want things to get off on the wrong foot.

Cajun Queen has gone downhill. The last time I was here the food was much better and the service was exceptional. This visit was like something out of the twilight zone. We had reservations and arrived at opening, on time. They were not even prepared for us... No silverware - we had to ask multiple times for it. We had to ask multiple times for bread. I ordered the Mahi mahi with toppings: Very little flavor (this is a Cajun restaurant, right?) and the fish was tough as if it was old or overcooked. Others in my party also commented on the blandness of the food, there was nothing New Orleans about it. Our server was not friendly and a little rude at times. He acted like he did not want to serve us at all. There were nine of us so maybe he was turned off about that - I don't know! On a positive note, the parking was adequate since we arrived early and the Oreo Cheesecake was delicious. Not enough for a return visit though.

Service was adequate. Hadn't been to Cajun Queen in many years. Overall, the Crawfish Diane was good. Everyone enjoyed their meal. They're still popular, so I recommend making reservations in advance. Parking is inconvenient. You may be forced to valet, which is "complimentary". However, when we came out, our cars were parked right behind the building. So we had to walk past the cars in order to get the keys from valet, which is unusual. I'll return one day. Nothing outstanding, but everything was pretty good.

Finally had the chance to get over to Cajun Queen for my birthday and it was sooo worth the wait! Had a reservation but it was a Tuesday, so not crowded. Was greeted by our server, the wonderful Candace, who was on top of everything during our visit. The location is super cool as the restaurant is housed in a 100 year old house, with large separate seating rooms downstairs and the bar, live music, and more seating upstairs. Now for the food and drink. Got their famous BBQ shrimp for an app, which if you're not familiar with New Orleans style, you're in for a spicy treat. My wife had the very tasty Chicken Diane over rice (plenty to take home). I had the seared duck special over crawfish étouffée which came with some home fries style potatoes and sautéed veggies. Let me stop here because those potatoes were UNBELIEVABLE! They were like eating crispy pillows. The duck was very tasty and cooked perfectly. The étouffée was spiced right as were the veggies. Drinks were on point and well served. And if all this wasn't enough to bring you here, let me tell you about my free birthday dessert. It's not a dollop of ice cream with some chocolate sauce, I got to pick right from the menu; Bourbon Bread Pudding with caramel sauce.

We had such an amazing time at Cajun Queen celebrating my birthday! The vibe is classic New Orleans - old restored home, live jazz music upstairs, cozy interior... and the service is wonderful! The drinks and food were top notch as well (and very well-prices) - my mom enjoyed sipping on an authentic Pat O'Brien's hurricane, the rolls they brought out were hot and fresh, my dad's gumbo was excellent, and I particularly loved the blackened fish special over mashed potatoes (that seasoning definitely has a kick to it!). To top off the great dinner, they even brought us a slice of Oreo cheesecake for dessert - YUM. We will definitely be back (and are kicking ourselves for not coming in sooner)!!!

Huge thank you!! We recently hosted several guests in town for a family celebration and this was our choice for the group dinner-lil something for everyone, lol. The service was personalized and our servicing team was beyond excellent. If you have ever visited, you know the dining experience is best described as savory and delicious! Sidenote: We had a group of abt 25 and made a reservation ahead of time.

Great local spot, the food is great and the portions are a big for the price. Love the atmosphere here especially the live music. It's a great spot for a cyte date night.