NC Red - Charlotte

Sat at the bar on a Friday night. Sabrina took great care of us: the seasonal winter cocktails were very well made. While there is a larger wine selection than you probably expect here and great draft beer choices, I 'd suggest starting with the cocktail menu and working your way back. When it comes to food, you really cannot go wrong with the two centerpieces of the menu: the lobster roll and the chicken. Lobster rolls are one of those dishes that can be boring if not perfectly executed, but NC Red 's nail it. Get it warm. The Nashville hot chicken is perfection, and you can 'upgrade ' the fried chicken sandwich to be Nashville hot style for an extra $1. I loved it, but be prepared for some heat this is much closer to actual hot chicken you would find in Nashville. Other places I 've had similar dishes in Charlotte are not this spicy, and I prefer NC Red 's authenticity. The only side we tried was the broccoli and it doesn 't disappoint: the flavor with the garlic sauce really adds to the dish. Finally, the Atlantic Beach Pie is a must eat dessert. No description of this really does it justice, but imagine something like a key lime pie but with a more custardy lemon filling and a looser crust made from saltine crackers.

This place was delicious!!... everything tasted great, fun clever food and fantastic drinks. Staff was helpful and pleasant... willing to offer suggestions and detours on menu. The menu was bit confusing... im a simple country boy. We will absolutely be back... The linguine was amazing.... do not forget the deviled BACON eggs...

Don’t leave Charlotte without visiting this unique, local hot spot with super fresh seafood. My trout was smokey grilled, tender and hot! In a word “spectacular.” It comes with a head, so ask for a trim when ordering if that’s not your thing. Pictured are the trout and raison pecan cheddar brussel sprouts. The staff was top notch. Go early if you want a parking spot, or order Uber and enjoy a draft brew. You’ll want to save room for dessert.

Formally the Penguin, NC Red brings an amazing assortment of Seafood and other unique entrees. We had the oysters for starters. I had the Chicken Sandwich and an Juicy Jay IPA. Heck I want it again, just thinking about it. Only complaint would be that our waiter really struggled to split the bill, which should be easy. Overall excited to go back.