Food and Drink

Carolina-born oyster bar opens first Charlotte restaurant. Here’s when + where

Seafood lovers, rejoice! There’s a new coastal-inspired restaurant in South Charlotte.

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar debuted at Promenade on Providence on Wednesday, April 8. Known for its beachy aesthetic, the restaurant specializes in East Coast oysters and fresh seafood offerings

A top-down view of a coastal feast featuring a metal tray filled with steamed shrimp, oysters on the half shell, and corn on the cob. Surrounding the main tray are side dishes including fried fish, french fries, a fresh garden salad, and hushpuppies.
Shuckin’ Shack, a coastal dining concept, specializes in East Coast oysters and fresh seafood options. Shuckin’ Shack | Yellow Duck Marketing
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Non-seafood option are also on the menu. Think: chicken wings, salads, sandwiches and the signature Breakwater Burger. Plus, there’s a full cocktail bar.

“We were drawn to the brand’s authentic coastal feel, strong culture and focus on customer experience,” Dawn and Kevin Powers, owner-operators of Shuckin’ Shack’s newest location, said in a news release. “We’re excited to create a neighborhood spot where people can gather and enjoy a laid-back dining experience.”

A man and a woman stand close together smiling inside a Shuckin’ Shack restaurant. The man wears a grey branded t-shirt and a matching hat, while the woman wears a light pink branded hoodie, with a brick wall and sports bar seating behind them.
Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Dawn Powers will lead as owner-operators of Shuckin’ Shack’s newest restaurant in Charlotte. Shuckin’ Shack | Yellow Duck Marketing

The Carolina-born brand has eight locations across the state, including spots in Raleigh, Durham and Wilmington. The expansion marks Shuckin’ Shack’s first Charlotte outpost, a sprawling 2,718-square-foot restaurant set to join a mix of eateries and retailers at the busy shopping center.

It took over the old Queen City Craft & Gourmet space. That restaurant closed permanently in February 2025 after six and a half years in business, CharlotteFive previously reported.

Four people hold up clear plastic cups branded with the “Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar” logo in a celebratory toast. Three of the cups are filled with a bright orange citrus drink and garnished with fruit, while one contains a pale yellow beverage.
Shuckin ‘ Shack’s newest location in Charlotte will feature a full cocktail bar. Shuckin’ Shack | Yellow Duck Marketing

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

Location: 5349 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277

Menu

Cuisine: East Coast oysters, seafood

Instagram: @shuckinshackoysterbar

A close-up shot focuses on a metal basin of raw oysters served on a bed of crushed ice with a center tin of cocktail sauce and horseradish. In the blurred background, a hearty cheeseburger with fries and a red cocktail sit on a wooden table.
The menu at Shuckin’ Shack is centered around East Coast oysters. Shuckin’ Shack | Yellow Duck Marketing
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This story was originally published March 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM.

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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