After trying Cajun Yard Dog for the first time yesterday I am even more convinced that I don't love Cajun food. I think I have tried every Cajun food place in Charlotte and each time I leave dissatisfied. Yesterday was no different. I was certainly underwhelmed by the food.
The atmosphere was cozy and a little over the top tacky but in an entertaining way. My guest and I sat at a corner table. No one puts Baby in a corner! Sorry I just had a Dirty Dancing flashback. I was fine sitting in the corner.
We were greeted immediately which was nice and the waitress was more than happy to give us the rundown of the menu and her personal favorites. She did not like the Etoufee. Oh that's not a good sign. My intention was to order the Etoufee. Now what?
I had the Fried Oysters and I will say this, they were probably the BEST Fried Oysters I ever had! The coating was DELISH! Light, crispy and non greasy. I could have pigged out on the oysters alone and would have left very happy. The only problem was there were only 6. I personally would have liked a few extra on the plate. The big disappointment came with the sides. Fried Okra (hello, one of my favorite veggies!) and Red Beans and Rice. Doesn't get anymore Cajun then that. The Okra was over fried and VERY GREASY. Yuck! The Red Beans and Rice was equally disappointing. It was very bland and they were luke warm.
For what we got I felt the price was high especially for lunch. 6 oysters, Red beans and rice, Fired Okra and a club soda, $15.80 before tip. A little steep IMO. Throw a dozen oysters on the plate and then I will gladly pay the $$.