Cajun Queen vs Customshop: Handcrafted Food
Both restaurants are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cajun Queen is the choice of most writers compared to Customshop: Handcrafted Food. Cajun Queen is ranked #7 in Charlotte with approval from 4 sources like Gayot, Zagat and BlackBook.
Cajun Queen
1800 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204-2416
From $21 /night
Zagat
4.4
"Nightly live jazz that's "very good" – and "very loud" – lends a "fun" "French Quarter" feel to this Elizabeth N'Awlins bastion."
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BlackBook
"Blackened or fried selections, whatever fits your forte. Three choices of crawfish, chicken, shrimp entrées: Diane, Creole or the ultra spicy-Etouffee."
Gayot
12.0
"This Elizabeth-area longtimer features the bold flavors and playful atmosphere of the Big Easy."
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Entrée standouts include chicken, shrimp and crawfish (or choose all three) prepared in a Diane, Creole or etouffée style and served over rice.
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"Proudly serving the Queen City for more than 30 years, this Elizabeth-based restaurant is a warm and friendly place for any occasion."
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Customshop: Handcrafted Food
1601 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC
From $20 /night
Zagat
4.5
"“Creative” food issues from this New American “gem” in “hip” Elizabeth where “lots of love and care” show up in “interesting” dishes that draw inspiration from French, Italian and Spanish cuisine."
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Gayot
14.0
"Charlotte native chef Trey Wilson has been serving a seasonally changing menu featuring produce and proteins from local farms since before doing so was trendy."
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"A warm and seductive interior is the setting for the innovative cuisine of Owner and Executive Chef Trey Wilson."
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