Michael Phelps visits The Cowfish

While in Charlotte for Swim Mac, Michael Phelps dined at The Cowfish. US Weekly Magazine caught wind of his visit to Charlotte and The Cowfish and wrote a story about it. We asked if he wanted to go for a dip in our 600-gallon fish tank but he left his speedo and goggles back at the hotel. Pick up a copy of the US Weekly June 2012 issue for the full story!

"Burgushi" Hits North Carolina - Is Texas Next?

The Cowfish Co-owner, Alan Springate, was recently featured in The Alcalde Magazine at his alma mater, the University of Texas. "Alan Springate, BA '94, and his restaurant partner, Marcus Hall, first cooked up the idea of burgushi in November 2010. You won't find it in the Webster's dictionary - at least yet. But burgushi is quickly catching on. The quirky term describes sushi rolls made with burger components."

"Best Burger" - Uptown Magazine

The Cowfish was named "Best Burger" in the January 2012 issue of Uptown Magazine. "The Cowfish Sushi and Burger Bar pairs fusion sushi and burgers for an eclectic take on two favorites. The restaurant features a bright interior, custom artwork, and a 600-gallon aquarium filled with live cowfish. The signature burger menu -- angus beef, Ahi tuna, bison, and lamb -- surely boasts a burger that will delight any palate."

Newsworthy Romance

The Cowfish was recently noted as Dion Lim's favorite restaurant with her new hubby Evan Panesis. It's no secret we're proud to know Dion, we even named a sushi roll after her, the Neon Dion roll! Find out more about Dion and her "newsworthy romance" in the January 2012 issue of SouthPark Magazine.

From Greeting to Check

"My lasting impression of The Cowfish is that every thing, from interior design, to menu, to atmosphere, to service attitude, was designed around serving me a good meal, irreverently well-done. Their food was great. But that's the expectation. I'd have never expected my food to be to satirical, but that's what The Cowfish delivered and I loved every minute of it."

The Cowfish featured on BurgerDivas

Recently, BurgerDivas visited The Cowfish for the first time to see firsthand what all the buzz was about. From the Caribbean Spring Rolls, to the Boursin Burger, to the spiked Eggnog shake... it appears that they were impressed! See BurgerDivas blog post below to watch a documentary of their visit and to read a personal interview with Chef David Lucarelli.

China Discovers The Cowfish (a.k.a. KoeVis)

This just in... China has discovered The Cowfish. Here's what they had to say... "The East meets West is the flavor trend of the moment. In the U.S., The Cowfish entrance. The name says it all: KoeVis. The restaurant in the state of North Carolina combines two core products, namely, hamburgers and creative sushi. It's an unexpected combination that works well."

Burger Meets Sushi

"A Charlotte restaurant is blending two styles of food with great success." The story of the Cowfish, what once was considered a "crazy idea" by many people, how it all got started and what's in store for the restaurant has been featured by Rmgt. "The restaurant is now so successful that guests have to book weeks in advance for weekend meals and regulars are known as "Cowfish Junkies."

Charlotte's 25 Best Restaurants

The Cowfish has been selected as one of Charlotte's 25 Best Restaurants by Charlotte Magazine for 2011. "The guys behind this bizarre concept are visionaries. Sure, when you tell people about it who haven't been yet, they're skeptical. And if you mention the word burgushi, a furrowing of the brow usually occurs. But this business is thriving, and once you've tasted one of the juicy burgers, a roll of the innovative sushi, or even some of that burgushi, you'll understand why."

Instant Classic

The Cowfish was featured as an "Instant Classic" as part of the Best New Restaurants of 2011 in Where Charlotte Magazine. "Charlotte loves burgers and sushi, and you'll find both at the Cowfish. An instant classic, this SouthPark favorite created a unique item called "burgushi", rolling traditional burger components like medium-rare filet and roma tomatoes into sushi."

Eat and Enjoy!

Charlotte Living Magazine has featured The Cowfish in the November/December 2011 issue. "One thing you can certainly say about The Cowfish restaurant is that chefs and owners have thought to include something for everyone."

Charlotte's Food Scene

Garden & Gun Magazine featured The Cowfish in the "Charlotte's Food Scene" article in the October/November 2011 issue. "Over on the gonzo end of the spectrum, the Cowfish, a crazily popular new restaurant concept that will sweep the country if God doesn't strike down the owners for crimes against both burgers and sushi, serves a pimento cheese burger topped with blue corn tortilla strips and fried pepperoncinis."

Rachael Ray Everyday Magazine

The Cowfish was mentioned in "Everyday With Rachael Ray" as a notable family-friendly restaurant.

See and Be Seen

As pointed out in Charlotte Magazine's 'See and Be Seen: Celebs Spotted in Charlotte' feature, Angie Harmon is a fan of The Cowfish and loves dining with us!

Dining Out

The Cowfish was featured in SavorNC Magazine's Dining Out guide. "While sushi and burgers may not seem like a natural combination, this new spot will make you a believer with its fresh, hearty and ecletic menu.

A New Take On Surf & Turf

The Cowfish has been featured in Charlotte's Uptown Magazine. "The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar pairs the raw elegance of sushi and the hearty goodness of beef, cerating an eclectic take on two favorites."

The Cowfish awarded "Best New Concept"

"When we heard about The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, we had a few -- OK, a lot of doubts. As if a restaurant serving burgers and sushi weren't strange enough, this place combines the two and serves something called a Burgushi (sushi rolls made using burger ingredients). Well call us converts, because not only has this SouthPark spot been wildly successful, but that crazily named Burgushi is seriously good."

Hittin' the Sauce

The Cowfish's Gorgonzola Spread is featured in Home + Garden's Hittin' the Sauce article in the April 2011 issue. Click below to get in on one of our little secrets.

Three "Best of Dining" Awards

"Finally a restaurant that has something for all you sushi lovers, and non-sushi lovers! Check out Cow Fish for an awesome experience you can't find anywhere else in town. The atmosphere is great and so is the food."

Burgushi: Cowfish's Creative Menu

"It's anything but traditional, but in this sushi- and burger-obsessed city, Marcus Hall's new Cowfish Sushi and Burger Bar in SouthPark actually makes sense."

Dish to Try: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar's Nachos

"The nachos didn't disappoint. It was a strange mix - the hot dip with the cool avocado and tuna. But it worked. Very well, actually. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the wontons remained crispy, despite a generous slathering of the creamy crab."

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar beefs up business

"The idea to keep the burger business in motion and fuse our popular sushi product into the mix arose, and the term 'sushi burger bar' was born. After much research, we realized that this unique idea gained tons of positive attention."