Offering a wide selection of fresh seafood, a sushi and oyster bar, and an extensive wine list, this Charlotte dining spot (near SouthPark Mall) is a local favorite. Start with the lobster bisque or the jumbo lump crabcakes before savoring a main entrée such as mushroom-crusted mahi mahi, sake-marinated South American sea bass, or pan-roasted Idaho trout. Salmon, trout, tuna, and mahi can be ordered "simple"—just grilled or sautéed—and steak and lamb options are offered as well. A tray ceiling with dim blue lighting and muted fall leaves add to the contemporary décor of the restaurant, and guests can enjoy watching the chefs cook over hickory wood from the display kitchen.

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• Seafood menu. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Closed holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.