I attended the grand opening of the Carolina Fish Market in Ballantyne. Seeing that I live and work in the 28277 zip code their location is very convenient being just about a mile from both, within walking distance of Ardrey Kell High School.
So far I've tried the Tuna Steak & Swordfish plus I picked up a pound of fresh shrimp as a bonus for my dad on his birthday. Swordfish has been my favorite, I'm not much of a cook and time is always a rare commodity for me so I put a small layer of olive oil on the Swordfish and seasoned with a little bit of Old Bay (also sold at the Carolina Fish Market). My go to cooking choice would be my broiler pan, i broiled for just about 4 minutes each side (1 lb) and it came out delicious. Quick and easy.
In comparison to other local fresh fish locations there appears to be a much more extensive & diverse selection to choose from in Charlotte's Carolina Fish Market.
I've known Jim Seidel (the owner) and his family for maybe two years by now. They had another thriving business that he recently sold to pursue the Carolina Fish Market, a more passion driven endeavor. With his previous business, customer service and satisfaction were always a #1 priority and from speaking with him "off the record" that's clearly his #1 objective with this new business as well.
Plus I believe it will provide him with a few extra mandatory "business trips" to the Carolina Coast.