Cajun Yard Dog Menu
Introducing Cajun Yard Dog, a hidden gem serving up a fusion of New American and Cajun/Creole cuisine in Charlotte, NC. This casual spot offers a variety of lunch options like Fried Shrimp Po'boys and Seafood Gumbo. The menu also features unique starters such as Calamari Ocracoke and Jalapeno Deviled Eggs. Customers rave about the piping hot and flavorful dishes, with favorites like Shrimp and Grits with Fried Okra and Chicken & Andouille Gumbo. The cozy atmosphere with New Orleans/Mardi Gras decorations adds to the charm. Whether you're craving classic Cajun dishes or a contemporary twist, Cajun Yard Dog is a must-visit for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Lunch Po'boys
Fried Shrimp Po'boy Lunch
Golden fried shrimp.
Fried Catfish Po'boy Lunch
Golden fried shrimp.
Tabasco Strips Po'boy Lunch
Crispy, lightly breaded chicken strips.
Fried Oyster Po'boy Lunch
Oysters fried crispy.
Meatloaf Melt Po'boy Lunch
Topped with fried onion strings, cheddar cheese and creole sauce.
Blackened Chicken Po'boy Lunch
Seared with blackening spices.
Blackened Hamburger Po'boy Lunch
Topped with fried onion strings, Swiss cheese and chipotle aioli.
FGBLT Po'boy Lunch
Crispy green tomatoes, bacon and iceberg with mayonnaise.
Salmon Po'boy Lunch
Seared with blackening spices.
Crab Cake Po'boy Lunch
Topped with chipotle aioli.
BLT Po'boy Lunch
Ripe tomatoes, bacon and iceberg with mayonnaise.
Tabasco Strips Lunch
Crispy, lightly breaded chicken strips served with blue cheese dressing.
Calamari Lunch
Ocracoke. crispy calamari, artichokes and okra with spicy remoulade sauce.
Fried Green Tomatoes Lunch
The classic southern appetizer topped with cheese and roasted red pepper reduction.
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs Lunch
Not your grandma's deviled eggs.
Fried Oysters Lunch
Gulf oysters with cocktail sauce.
BBQ Shrimp Lunch
Served over grits.
Spicy Pimento Cheese Platter Lunch
Homemade pimento cheese served with crackers and pickled beets.
Catfish Bites Lunch
Golden fried catfish with jalapeno tartar sauce.
Crab Cakes Lunch
Crispy deviled crab cake with spicy chipotle aioli.
Beer Battered Mushrooms Lunch
Lightly-battered mushrooms with horseradish sauce.
Lunch Starters & Appetizers
Lunch Soups & Salads
Seafood Gumbo Lunch
Cajun Cobb Salad Lunch
Mixed green salad topped with diced blackened chicken, tasso ham, blue cheese, artichokes and deviled eggs.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Lunch
Classic cajun style spicy soup.
Caesar Salad Lunch
Classic romaine salad topped with blue cheese, roasted peppers and potato crunchies.
Mixed Green Salad Lunch
Fresh spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots.
Iceberg & Tomato Salad Lunch
Fresh ripe tomatoes and iceberg tossed with ranch dressing and topped with bacon and blue cheese.
1/4 Crispy Fried Chicken Lunch
Choice of white or dark choice of 2 sides.
Crawfish Etouffee Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Chicken & Seafood Jambalaya Lunch
The classic rice dish with chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, crawfish and mussels choice of 1 side.
Chicken Jambalaya Lunch
The classic rice dish with chicken and andouille sausage. Choice of 1 side nine.
Shrimp & Andouille Pasta Lunch
Chicken Etouffee Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Shrimp & Grits Lunch
Choice of 1 side.
Shrimp Creole Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Crawfish Creole Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Hamburger Steak Lunch
With mushroom gravy topped with onion strings. Choice of 2 sides.
Blackened Meatloaf Lunch
With tomato gravy. Choice of 2 sides.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Lunch
Choice of 2 sides and topped with maque choux sauce.
Chicken Creole Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Shrimp Etouffee Lunch
Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Red Beans & Rice Lunch
Slow simmered with andouille sausage.
Lunch Entrees
Lunch Seafood & Combo Platters
Choice of 2 Entrees Lunch
Fried Catfish Lunch
Golden-fried catfish with jalapeno tartar sauce.
Fried Shrimp Lunch
Golden fried shrimp with cocktail sauce.
Blackened Salmon Lunch
Seared with blackening spices and topped with horseradish sauce.
Blackened Breast Lunch
Crispy and blackened chicken with blue cheese dressing.
Jumbo Fried Lunch
Served with 2 sides.
Mac & Cheese Lunch
Red Beans and Rice Lunch
Slow simmered with andouille sausage.Served over rice. Choice of 1 side.
Smothered Cabbage Lunch
Gumbo Lunch
Fried Okra Lunch
Smashed Potatoes Lunch
Collards Lunch
Sauteed Veggies Lunch
Pickled Beets Lunch
Slaw Lunch
Potato Salad Lunch
Fries Lunch
Creamy Grits Lunch
Steamed Rice Lunch
Green Bean Almondine Lunch
Sweet Potato Fries Lunch
Jambalaya Lunch
Side Salad Lunch
Lunch Sides
Lunch Beverages
Sweet Tea Lunch
Ginger Ale Lunch
Coke Lunch
Diet Coke Lunch
Abita Root Beer Lunch
Sprite Lunch
Seagram's Lunch
Hi-C Pink Lemonade Lunch
Unsweet Tea Lunch
Chocolate Pecan Pie Lunch
Bread Pudding Lunch
Bread pudding with whiskey sauce.
BlackBerry Cobbler Lunch
Black berry cobbler served with ice cream.
Lunch Desserts
Dinner Po'boys
Fried Shrimp Po'boy Dinner
Golden fried shrimp.
Meatloaf Melt Po'boy Dinner
Topped with fried onion strings, cheddar cheese and creole sauce.
Blackened Chicken Po'boy Dinner
Seared with blackening spices.
Crab Cake Po'boy Dinner
Topped with chipotle aioli.
Salmon Po'boy Dinner
Seared with blackening spices.
Fried Oyster Po'boy Dinner
Oysters fried crispy.
FGBLT Po'boy Dinner
Crispy green tomatoes, bacon and iceberg with mayonnaise.
Fried Catfish Po'boy Dinner
Golden fried catfish.
BLT Po'boy Dinner
Ripe tomatoes, bacon and iceberg with mayonnaise.
Blackened Hamburger Po'boy Dinner
Topped with fried onion strings, Swiss cheese and chipotle aioli.
Tabasco Strips Po'boy Dinner
Crispy, lightly breaded chicken strips.
Catfish Bites Dinner
Golden fried catfish with jalapeo tartar sauce.
Tabasco Strips Dinner
Crispy, lightly. Breaded chicken strips served with blue cheese dressing.
Calamari Dinner
Okrachokie. crispy calamari, artichokes and okra with spicy remoulade sauce.
Jalapeo Deviled Eggs Dinner
Not your grandma's deviled eggs.
Fried Green Tomatoes Dinner
The classic southern appetizer topped with cheese and roasted red pepper reduction.
Crab Cakes Dinner
Crispy deviled crab cake with spicy chipotle aioli.
Fried Oysters Dinner
Gulf oysters with cocktail sauce.
Beer Battered Shrooms Dinner
Lightly battered mushrooms with horseradish sauce.
BBQ Shrimp Dinner
Served over grits.
Spicy Pimento Cheese Platter Dinner
Homemade pimento cheese served with crackers and pickled beets.
Dinner Starters & Appetizers
Dinner Soups & Salads
Iceberg and Tomato Salad Dinner
Fresh ripe tomatoes and iceberg tossed with ranch dressing and topped with bacon and blue cheese.
Seafood Gumbo Dinner
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Dinner
Classic cajun-style spicy soup.
Mixed Green Salad Dinner
Fresh spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots.
Caesar Salad Dinner
Classic romaine salad topped with blue cheese, roasted peppers and potato crunchies.
Cajun Cobb Salad Dinner
Mixed green salad topped with diced blackened chicken, tasso ham, blue cheese, artichokes and deviled eggs.
1/2 Crispy Fried Chicken Dinner
Choice of 2 sides.
Shrimp & Grits Dinner
Choice of 1 sides.
Chicken Jambalaya Dinner
The classic rice dish with chicken and andouille sausage. Choice of 1 side.
Chicken & Seafood Jambalaya Dinner
The classic rice dish with chicken, andouille, shrimp. Crawfish and mussels. Choice of 1 side.
Crawfish Dinner
Served over rice choice of 1 side.
Blackened Meatloaf Dinner
With tomato gravy. Choice of 2 sides.
Chicken Cordon Blue Dinner
Topped with maque choux sauce. Choice of 2 sides.
Hamburger Steak Dinner
With wild mushroom gravy. Topped with onion strings. Choice of 2 sides.
Red Beans and Rice Dinner
Slow-simmered with andouille sausage. Choice of 1 side.
Shrimp & Andouille Pasta Dinner
Shrimp, Crawfish and Chicken Dinner
Served over rice choice of 1 side.
Shrimp Dinner
Served over rice choice of 1 side.
Chicken Dinner
Served over rice choice of 1 side.
2 Meats Dinner
Served over rice choice of 1 side.
Dinner Entres
Dinner Seafood & Combo Platters
Mix and Match 2 Dinner
Choice of 2.
Blackened Salmon Dinner
Seared with blackening spices and topped with horseradish sauce.
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Golden-fried shrimp with cocktail sauce.
Fried Catfish Dinner
Golden-fried catfish with jalapeo tartar sauce.
3 Smaller Portions Dinner
Choice of 3.
Jumbo Fried Dinner
Served with 2 sides.
Blackened Breast Dinner
Served with blue cheese dressing.
Mac & Cheese Dinner
Jambalaya Dinner
Fried Okra Dinner
Fries Dinner
Smashed Potatoes Dinner
Gumbo Dinner
Collards Dinner
Creamy Grits Dinner
Smothered Cabbage Dinner
Sauted Veggies Dinner
Slaw Dinner
Potato Salad Dinner
Green Bean Dinner
Sweet Potato Fries Dinner
Side Salad Dinner
Steamed Rice Dinner
Almondine Dinner
Dinner Sides
Dinner Beverages
Sweet Tea Dinner
Abita Root Beer Dinner
Coke Dinner
Diet Coke Dinner
Sprite Dinner
Seagram's Dinner
Ginger Ale Dinner
Hi-C Pink Lemonade Dinner
Unsweet Tea Dinner
Bread Pudding Dinner
Bread pudding with whiskey sauce.
Blackberry Cobbler Dinner
Blackberry cobbler with ice cream.