COWFISH

I'll start out by saying: Cowfish is an awesome restaurant. Danielle and I have eaten there prior to the birth of the CLT Passport, but because of its awesome food it has made it into our blog. For those of you who don't know, The Cowfish is a burger/sushi place. The establishment has a contemporary feel, but the half-cow-half-fish theme decorates all of the walls--including signs for the restroom.

Cam Newton is also quoted as saying this is his favorite restaurant in Charlotte.

So, what can you expect from your visit at Cowfish? Awesome food. We started out with their Crab Rangoon Dip which was by far my favorite part of the meal. It was a creamy parmesan and fresh crab meat dip served with wonton crisps and sweet chili sauce. If you are entertaining the idea of going, get this starter. Danielle and I agreed that this was one of the best dips we've ever had anywhere.

Cowfish is known for its Burgushi creations--burgushi being the mix between sushi & burgers. Think sushi with burger ingredients or vice versa. Danielle enjoyed the Taste Explosion Roll which is a burgushi roll that includes ground beef, bacon, jalapenos, and cream sauce topped with a roma tomato and pepper jack cheese.

I had the half pound Thundering Herd Bison Burger topped with white cheddar, guac, and a chipotle aioli. You may also notice that I opted out of the regular fries, and in to the sweet potato fries, which was the perfect choice. After eating the Crab Rangoon dip for the appetizer I did regret not just getting sushi to stay on the lighter side, but I did my best to finish the burger and most of the fries.

Tips:

Make a reservation or call ahead because even on a Tuesday evening you're looking at a minimum half-hour wait. Danielle and I were able to find seats at the bar for no wait so if you don't mind dining on barstools this is an option, too.

The reason for long waits is that the food is awesome; make sure you bring an appetite!