Looking for opinions on a good upper-end seafood restaurant in Charlotte

[clteats]

Really enjoyed Oceanaire but now they're gone. Had a less than stellar experience at Upstream although I plan to go back at some point and give them another chance. Wasn't impressed with McCormick & Schmick or LaVecchia's.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

[friek]

What about Aquavina?

[clteats]

Haven't been before. Heard of it but forgot about it. I'll have to check it out too.

[pinogirl14]

how 'bout gw fin's downtown? have heard great reviews. they have another resto in new orleans...

[bbqdawg]

The Charlotte location closed some time ago.

[mcap]

Just remembered that there is the Fish Market in Baxter Village in Fort Mill. This is owned by the same people as Sushi 101.

Haven't been yet, but I understand the chef is from Charleston with a strong seafood background... and the menu looks tasty.

[clteats]

That definitely sounds like it's worth checking out . . .

[billyjack]

I think you pretty much named all of the seafood specialty restaurants I can think of. Shame about Oceanaire. I've had good food at Upstream and LaVecchias. Upstream is definitely upper-end as far as pricing...I know LaVecchias went through a period when they weren't so good but the last time I ate there I enjoyed it.

I can't think of any other places that offer a broad range of seafood. Theres always Capt. Steve's in Fort Mill if you like it fried!

[mcap]

The only place that comes to mind, and is along the lines of those mentioned above, is Bonefish Grill on Pineville-Matthews Rd (Carmel Commons)

Other than that, I would suggest places that have good steak often have good seafood dishes, like the Palm, or Japanese restaurants.