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Acadian Grille

4.6 (312 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Sara C.

We live right by Acadian Grille, so we pop in there pretty often. It's a nice little Cajun restaurant, which there are not many of in Omaha. The interior is a little boxy, but with lots of decor like chandeliers with Mardi Gras beads hanging down, some uplighting, and cute New Orleans pictures on the walls. Our favorite little side/app, are the Boudin Balls, which are kind of like hush puppies, but with a nice helping of remoulade on top. Yum! My fave go-to entree is the Five Pepper Cream pasta, which is fettuccini tossed in a creamy creole sauce, with a huge breaded filet of blackened chicken on top. Another favorite is the Creole Mac, which is a Mac and Cheese, but with a spicy sauce/spices on top, and filled with andouille sausage as well as sliced, grilled chicken. It definitely has a kick, so if you're averse to any heat, then maybe choose something else. And lastly, I sometimes get the Cajun Meatloaf, if I'm feeling like a heavier dish. It is meatloaf, like you've obviously had a million times, but it is sitting in a dish full of grits and sweet potatoes, and topped with a creamy white béchamel sauce. They also have a lunch size portion of this, which I appreciate. And each entree comes with a little slice of cheesy bread, that's great to dip in the extra sauce of your dish! We sometimes also get the desserts, and they have a great crème brûlée and bananas foster. It's hard to find a good bananas foster in Omaha, and theirs is really good, and very large! The service we have had has always been pretty good, but we did have a weird encounter with one server recently. She made a joke about something (I can't even remember what it was), but it was a little bit poking fun at my husband. It was fine and we all laughed a little at it, but what was weird was that she kept coming over and repeating it over and over in different ways. It was a little annoying and awkward. The owner (I think?) was walking around making sure everything was ok and chatting with each table, so he was great - no complaints there. I will say the only other drawback is that it definitely is not an inexpensive place to eat, so you can't return TOO often. But when you do, you better come hungry and it needs to be a special treat. Acadian Grille is one of only a few creole/cajun restaurants in Omaha, so definitely give them a try if you are looking for that style of food - or know it and want to find it in Omaha!

Bloody Mary- spicy
Kari W.

Food was excellent; bar service was extremely slow for only having three guests eating a the time, but, stuff happens! We will DEFINITELY RETURN! We shared the soothes crab Benedict! The toast points with jam were delightful to munch on while waiting for our food to arrive and as a palate cleanser afterwards! If you haven't given them a chance, you really should!!!

Catfish platter with greens.
Diana T.

Tonight we ordered our food and it arrived quickly. The waitress was polite and the restaurant was relaxed. I ordred the blackened cod which was flavorless other than the cayenne spice and a side salad. I wasn't pleased with my meal, trying to chose a healthier option! My husband ordred the shrimp po-boy and fries which looked and tasted great!

Lee Ling C.

It was our first time dining there and we were greeted with smiles and we felt welcomed. We went there to grab some small bites but since it was during lunch time, we tried their lunch menu. We had a jambalaya + crawfish etouffee and we were astonished how good they were. The jambalaya was my favorite and I can't wait to try out other dishes on their menu

Traditional Gumbo
Aaron G.

The waitress, Tara, was friend and knowledgeable. She was quick with suggestions, all of which we loved. All of the food was great tasting with no trip ups. The Cajun Meatloaf, Black Cat, Traditional Gumbo, and Mac and Cheese are just amazing. The lighting really adds atmosphere to this location, and beads hang from the chandeliers. Fun vibes. We definitely recommend.

Jambalaya
Candi M.

The gluten free options are limited, but the flavors are great! The owner and staff were all very friendand welcoming!

Fried Cod and fries, red beans and rice with coleslaw
Sister C.

Our first time here, had the fried cod and fries, red beans and rice and a bowl of collard greens. All very delicious. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. There is an open concept to the place, so you can see the cooks doing their thing. I would suggest trying to get a table by the cook station. All in all a great dinner. Great pricing for a lot of food.

Creole Mac &Cheese
Clarence M.

Great service. My girlfriend found the blacken cod delicious however I found my creole Mac lacking in spiciness. Overall I found the experience enjoyable and will try other menu items.

Kent M.

Our first ever here. Lunch today of variety. Frog Legs app, Gumbo, Jambalaya. Really good here. Deserves another visit another day.

Shrimp and grits with crispy tasso
Ka'ili H.

This restaurant is tucked away in a little area off of dodge and is so cute and unassuming from the outside. It's a quaint restaurant with enough seating to manage busy weekends yet just enough intimacy for quieter times during the day on weekdays. I've ordered a few meals to go during the height of the pandemic as I still wanted to support restaurants and businesses during that trying time. At the time, I had the shrimp po boy and a salad and every bite was delicious and flavor full. My most recent visit was during the afternoon and we were hungry for some Linner. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits with crispy tasso and my guy ordered the crawfish etoufee. Both were amazing. They were good portion sizes and full of tasty seasonings and ingredients. I loved my shrimp and grits dish, the crispy tasso added that extra crunch that paired well with the grits. The shrimp were perfectly cooked I really enjoyed the pairing of shrimp with the tasso. He ejoyed his etoufee as well. Again, loads of flavor and delicious sauce. Service was great as we were lucky enough to be the only diners at 330pm in the afternoon! But our server was friendly and shared what he loved about each dish. We left our linner happy and full. We will definitely go here again soon!

Peel n eat shrimp with andouille sausage, corn and potatoes

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The food is absolutely incredible. Cool atmosphere and very friendly staff. We'll be back!!

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The chicken thighs were so crispy and delicious. Had mashed sweet potatoes as a side. All Sauces served top notch!

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Do they have outdoor seating?

Do they accept reservations?

Yes. Through their website.

Is everything spicy or can we vary the heat?

Spicy is very subjective. However, what is spicy to others is not necessarily spicy to me, but I thought the shrimp and grits had just a tiny bit of heat to it.

Are there any gluten free options here?

Yes. Please ask myself or the wait staff for the GF options menu. Thanks.

Do they have a liquor license?

Yes, beer and wine. They have Guiness on tap

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