Sea Level NC

129 E 5th St, Charlotte
(704) 412-2616

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Lobster Roll with French Fries
Oysters on the Half Shell to-Go
Crispy Brussels lg Side
Bread Pudding a La Mode
Southern Fried Oysters
Cast Iron Seafood Dip
Cast Iron Apple Buckle
Sea Level NC Paella
Scallops & Risotto
Fried Oyster Taco

Menu

Most Popular
Lobster Roll
Maine or Connecticut style
Scallops & Risotto
pan-seared, mushroom risotto, garlic aioli, Parmesan, local mushrooms, east coast U/10 scallops
Oysters On The Half Shell (To-Go)
house oyster (typically the Sea Level Salt, but may rotate on occasion) over ice, house-made cocktail, horseradish, lemon
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy
crispy shrimp, tomato, dill pickles, romaine, Cajun. aioli
Fries
Smoked White Fish Caesar
smoked local white fish, Parmesan, garlic butter croutons, Caesar dressing
Apple Buckle
caramel pecans, bourbon whipped cream
Clam Chowder Bowl
New England style
Clam Chowder Cup
New England style

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Lobster Roll
Maine or Connecticut style
Clam Chowder Cup
New England style
Smoked White Fish Caesar
smoked local white fish, Parmesan, garlic butter croutons, Caesar dressing
Grilled SC Swordfish
cheesy grit cake, romesco, asparagus, pine nut & golden raisin relish
East Coast Shrimp & Grits
andouille sausage, Adluh Mill stone ground grits, Creole spice, onions, peppers, cream

Raw Bar
Oysters On The Half Shell (To-Go)
house oyster (typically the Sea Level Salt, but may rotate on occasion) over ice, house-made cocktail, horseradish, lemon
Oyster Shucking Kit
two dozen unshucked "house" oysters, bucket, condiments, keepsake shucking knife
Salmon Poke
wontons, Sriracha-honey glaze, pineapple salsa
Shrimp Cocktail
East Coast shrimp, house-made cocktail sauce
Seasonal Ceviche
Red Fish, green curry marinade, local honey, charred citrus reduction, Maine Lobster, red onion, salted pepitas, micro cilantro, blue corn tortillas

Appetizers
Grilled Oysters
5 grilled oysters, chorizo butter, herbed Parmesan, crispy panko
Seven Flavor Squid
crispy squid with roasted peanuts, chile, micro basil, sweet & spicy tamari
Southern Fried Oysters
Fried oysters, fried green pickled tomatoes, fried lemon, Texas Pete dust, eel sauce, Alabama white BBQ sauce
Shrimp Crunch
Chilled creole & lime shrimp , cucumber, avocado, remoulade, green onions, wontons
Corn Bread
House made cornbread with local honey maple butter

Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder Cup
New England style
Smoked White Fish Caesar
smoked local white fish, Parmesan, garlic butter croutons, Caesar dressing
Clam Chowder Bowl
New England style
Seasonal Salmon Salad
grilled, mixed greens, goat cheese, spiced pecans, blackberries, local radish, toasted pecans, blackberry ginger vinaigrette
Side House Salad
local greens, cucumber, carrot, pickled cherry tomato, onion
House Salad
local greens, cucumber, carrots, onion, pickled cherry tomatoes
Caesar
romaine, garlic crispies, parmesan
Side Caesar Salad
romaine, garlic crispies, parmesan

Sandwiches
Lobster Roll
Maine or Connecticut style
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy
crispy shrimp, tomato, dill pickles, romaine, Cajun. aioli
Fried Chicken Sandwich
"yay" sauce, dill pickles, mixed greens, mayo
Bacon Burger
8oz patty, bacon and mushroom chutney, goat cheese, mixed greens, pickles, mayo

Entrees
Scallops & Risotto
pan-seared, mushroom risotto, garlic aioli, Parmesan, local mushrooms, east coast U/10 scallops
Fried NC Catfish
Carolina Classics catfish, Hoppin' John with Carolina Gold seafood rice, bacon, andouille sausage, Sea Island red peas, green tomato relish
Atlantic Salmon*
brown butter parsnip purée, crispy Brussels sprouts, black cherry gastrique, local radish
Grilled SC Swordfish
cheesy grit cake, romesco, asparagus, pine nut & golden raisin relish
East Coast Shrimp & Grits
andouille sausage, Adluh Mill stone ground grits, Creole spice, onions, peppers, cream
Chicken Chasseur
Two chicken breasts, chasseur sauce, smashed potatoes, cream collards with bacon

Sides
Fries
Side House Salad
Adluh Mill Grits
Hoppin' John LG Side
Cole Slaw
Add Ranch
Grilled Bread
Side Caesar Salad
romaine, garlic crispies, parmesan
Side Risotto LG Side
Classic Mushroom Risotto topped with Crème.
Grilled Asparagus LG Side
three cheese parmesan blend, Bulls Bay Saltworks smoked salt

Desserts
Apple Buckle
caramel pecans, bourbon whipped cream
Ala Mode
Oreo Nutella Cheesecake

Kids Menu
Kids Fried Catfish
6oz of fried Carolina Classic Catfish with house cut fries (tartar upon request)
Kids Fried Shrimp
5 pieces of East Coast shrimp (Calabash style) with house cut fries
Kids Chicken
grilled (breast) or fried (nuggets) with house cut fries
Kids Grilled Shrimp
5 pieces of East Coast shrimp with house cut fries
Kids Grilled Cheese
made with American + Swiss, with house cut fries
Kids Salmon
5.5oz of Atlantic Salmon with house cut fries

Allergies
Tree Nut Allergy
Peanut Allergy
Allium (Garlic Onion) Allergy
Gluten Allergy
Dairy Allergy
Shellfish Allergy
Sesame Allergy

Utensils (Included Upon Request)
Utensil Packet
We strive to be sustainable whenever possible. Please note that we do not automatically provide utensil packets with To-Go orders. However, we are happy to provide them upon request.

N/A Beverages
Iced Tea Sweet
Cranberry Juice
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Pellegrino
Lemon Lime
Diet Cola
Club Soda
Pineapple Juice
Arnold Palmer Sweet
Arnold Palmer Unsweetened
Coffee
Cola
Ginger Beer
Hot Tea
Iced Tea Unsweetened
Milk
Orange Juice
Ginger Ale Refill
Root Beer

Most Popular
Lobster Roll
Maine or Connecticut style
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy
crispy shrimp, tomato, dill pickles, romaine, Cajun. aioli
Smoked White Fish Caesar
smoked local white fish, Parmesan, garlic butter croutons, Caesar dressing
Clam Chowder Bowl
New England style
Catfish Reuben
blackened Carolina Classic catfish, Swiss, house slaw, remoulade
Clam Chowder Cup
New England style
Fried Chicken Sandwich
"yay" sauce, dill pickles, mixed greens, mayo
Fried NC Catfish
Carolina Classics catfish, Hoppin' John with Carolina Gold seafood rice, bacon, andouille sausage, Sea Island red peas, green tomato relish
Seven Flavor Squid
crispy squid with roasted peanuts, chile, micro basil, sweet & spicy tamari

Picked for you
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy
crispy shrimp, tomato, dill pickles, romaine, Cajun. aioli
Clam Chowder Bowl
New England style
Fried Oyster Taco
jalapeno aioli, greens
Catfish Reuben
blackened Carolina Classic catfish, Swiss, house slaw, remoulade
Atlantic Salmon
brown butter parsnip purée, crispy Brussels sprouts, black cherry gastrique, local radish

LUNCH MENU
Clam Chowder Bowl
New England style
East Coast Shrimp Po Boy
crispy shrimp, tomato, dill pickles, romaine, Cajun. aioli
Catfish Reuben
blackened Carolina Classic catfish, Swiss, house slaw, remoulade
Fried Oyster Taco
jalapeno aioli, greens
Lobster Roll
Maine or Connecticut style
Fish Taco
Catfish, pickled onion, greens, corn salsa
Smoked White Fish Caesar
smoked local white fish, Parmesan, garlic butter croutons, Caesar dressing
Fried NC Catfish
Carolina Classics catfish, Hoppin' John with Carolina Gold seafood rice, bacon, andouille sausage, Sea Island red peas, green tomato relish
Blackened Shrimp Taco
jalapeño aioli, red cabbage, pineapple salsa
Clam Chowder Cup
New England style
Seven Flavor Squid
crispy squid with roasted peanuts, chile, micro basil, sweet & spicy tamari
Fried Chicken Sandwich
"yay" sauce, dill pickles, mixed greens, mayo
Shrimp Cocktail
East Coast shrimp, house-made cocktail sauce
Atlantic Salmon
brown butter parsnip purée, crispy Brussels sprouts, black cherry gastrique, local radish
Carolina Grilled Fish Sandwich
daily Fresh catch, cajun aioli, mixed greens, pineapple salsa
House Salad
Bacon Burger
bacon and mushroom chutney, goat cheese, mixed greens, pickles, mayo
East Coast Shrimp & Grits
andouille sausage, Adluh Mill stone ground grits, Creole spice, onions, peppers, cream

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Recent Reviews

Was staying in the area so mostly chose this place for the convenience and was super surprised by how good of a meal it was.

I started with a half dozen oysters. I'll admit most of them at $4-4.50 each are pretty expensive, so I opted for the cheapest option at $2.50 each and they were delicious. Fairly large and the condiments were great. The mignonette sauce was a skosh thin but the cocktail sauce was more interesting than most and enjoyed this a lot....
July 2025
Food was awesome and honestly the happy hour oysters can’t be beaten. But you have to be careful because the food is so good you’re going to want to keep buying more. My experience may be skewed positive as I went early in the day before the dinner rush but i would definitely recommend.
July 2025
I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant!! We went here for my boyfriend’s birthday, and we both agreed that this is our favorite restaurant we have tried in Charlotte since moving here last May! The staff was incredibly friendly, the food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Amazing experience!!
February 2025

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Sea Level NC

129 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 412-2616