🦞 Shake Shake Seafood Review: Cajun Vibes in Charlotte 🍤

📍 9925 Leitner Dr, Pineville, NC | ⏳ Drive from Uptown: ~25 mins 🌶️ The Cajun Experience Craving a taste of Louisiana in North Carolina? Shake Shake Seafood delivers a decent but not transcendent Cajun boil. Here’s the scoop: 🦀 The Good: • Classic Cajun spices (garlic butter, Old Bay, and a kick of heat) coat shrimp, crab legs, and mussels. • Generous portions—the $25 “Pineville Platter” feeds two if you add extra corn and potatoes. • Lively atmosphere with neon signs and crawfish-print tables (great for group hangs!). 🐚 The Meh: • Seafood freshness can’t compete with coastal gems like Charleston’s The Ordinary or Savannah’s The Crab Shack. • Pricey for landlocked NC: $18 for 1lb of shrimp feels steep when Gulf Coast spots charge $12. Pro Tip: Order the “Shake Shake Special” (sausage + crawfish + clams) for variety—but ask for extra napkins! 🅿️ Logistics & Alternatives • Parking: Easy lot (no valet stress). • Nearby: Hit Pineville Ice House for post-meal beers. • Local Hack: Prefer authenticity? Drive 3hrs to The Waterman Fish Bar in Charleston—their she-crab soup is worth the pilgrimage. #CharlotteEats #CajunCravings #SeafoodLover #SouthernFood 🌊