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I had the chance to visit this new seafood spot many times since its opening, and I'm loving everything Sea Level has to offer. Here's everything you need to know from the Sea to the Level...
Parking: Due to the fact that Sea Level is located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, there is no lot exclusively for Sea Level's patrons. No matter, there are plenty of paid parking garages throughout the area. I recommend parking in the one directly attached to Sea Level. Don't worry about paying for parking, Sea Level validates parking here, so remember to bring your parking ticket with you! Just ask the hostess on your way out and you're good.
Ambiance: Upon walking in, I was struck by the streamlined, sleek feel of Sea Level. It felt like an iPhone store turned restaurant. Not that it was full of a bunch of technology, gadgets, or gizmos, but because the server kiosks are all hidden, and all the shelving is kind of built into the walls. The hardwood floors seem to add a nice homey feel as well.
Food: Awesome. I had a chance to order the mussels. Although they came out somewhat lukewarm, not hot, I thought the broth was very flavorful and I would def order them again. No trip to Sea Level would be complete without a few oysters, so 6 oysters from the raw bar it is - 3 Sea Level and 3 Sweet Jesus. I wasn't a huge fan of the Sea Levels, however the Sweet Jesus oysters were very succulent.
Other menu items I've sampled include the fish tacos which were awesome, and I would def recommend. I've also had the fried oyster taco, which I did not enjoy as much. I know they have the shrimp and grits listed as an app, but it also work well as an entree if your not to hungry - tasty but not spicy.
Sea Level is a welcomed addition to the limited Charlotte seafood scene.
PS: Don't forget to take advantage of the weekday Happy Hour they have. They always have select oysters for $1/oyster!
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