As a Creole, I found it so difficult to find authentic Creole food in California, even harder to…read morefind in LA and almost impossible to find in the AV. Until I found Lee Esther's that is, I am so overjoyed by this place. The service was great and the little trolley inside really makes you feel like you're in the big easy. Onto the food, wow, I got the catfish and shrimp seafood plate with the sides of red beans & rice and collard greens. The fish was so good, not too greasy or over-seasoned, a nice crisp bite and the sauces they have were so good, I think one was a vinegar hot sauce, it wasn't too hot and the other was a tartar sauce that both went well with the fish. The shrimp was cooked to perfection as well, nice big pieces. The red beans and rice? It has a little kick to it and the flavors were all there. They make it with turkey necks too, which is the true hallmark of Creole red beans and rice. The collard greens also were made with turkey necks, very authentic tasting. The flavors were outstanding, next time I am getting the full sized sides of the greens and beans and rice. I would love to go back and try everything else, they even have boudin sausage! Maybe check out some of that gumbo and jambalaya?

Came here to eat on Saturday, and the food was so good! I'm eating the leftovers on Monday, and…read morethey're STILL delicious. I have a sensitive stomach, so finding a place where both my taste buds AND my stomach are happy is a big win. I can definitely say this is my new favorite spot! There were five of us, and we shared several wonderful dishes, including the Crazy Cajun Shrimp & Crawfish and Cajun Chicken & Shrimp, along with some po' boys I had never tried before. Everything tasted amazing. The food gave me the best food coma without feeling heavy afterward. The atmosphere was another thing I really liked. It felt nice and peaceful--a very chill and relaxing place to sit down, enjoy your food, and have a good time without feeling rushed. The service was friendly and welcoming too. Even the cook came out personally to ask us how we liked his cooking. I thought that was really cool and made the experience feel even more personal. Great food, great atmosphere, and great people. I will absolutely be coming back. I already can't wait for my next visit!

An absolute gem in Santa Paula!…read more Rabalais' Bistro is truly something special! From their incredible freshly baked pastries and bakery goods to their amazing fresh coffee and perfectly crafted lattes, everything is absolutely delicious! Their meals are just as impressive, beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and consistently outstanding. And let me tell you, the biscuits and gravy are SUPERB! Easily one of the best breakfast dishes around! You can genuinely taste the quality, freshness, and care that goes into everything they serve. It's the kind of place where you want to slow down, enjoy your coffee, savor every bite, and keep coming back. If you're in SP and haven't experienced Rabalais' Bistro yet, you're missing out! A wonderful local treasure that deserves all five stars!

Went to Rabalais around 8:00pm there was (4) of us to order drinks and dessert. There was only one…read morecouple outside and no one inside. We requested to sit on the patio. We were informed that is for dinner only. We then had to make our own table on the coffee side. Noone came to help us. So we went to the counter and ordered. $75.00 The entire time we were there we saw one couple like us wanting to sit on the patio. They were also told NO. They left. Rabalais, know your customers and how many come in an hour before you close. There is NO reason paying customers should be told no. By the way the drinks were sub par. The bartender had no personality. Dessert was good.

Seems as if this restaurant doesn't need my help... nevertheless I'm going to say what needs to be…read moresaid because it deserves to be said. West of Orleans is the real deal; an institution that meets, excels, devastates all notions of what Cajun/Creole/BBQ cuisine can or should accomplish to stand out amongst the rest of the competition. And with how high they stand, all should recognize. With a menu as expansive as most, West of Orleans manages to offer their patrons all of the classics seen with most other restaurants of the same variety, but with so much more... But onto the food. It's true to its word. Fresh, delicate, light, harmonious in every sense of the word. Flavorful beyond flavor. The PoBoy was delicious, as the shrimp popped, the remoulade sauce incredible, tangy and sweet but not overpowering. The Jerk Chicken Mac-n-Cheese was the perfect pair between savory and succulence. Not too spicy, not too smoky, just enough of everything. The macaroni held up its half of the bargain as well. Currently planning my next experience here. Stay tuned.

This place has a gift! Wow everything is made perfectly! I usually get a po boy, but this time I…read moregot the shrimp and grits for the first time and it was spectacular!! Grits had the best texture, very creamy. The grits were so well seasoned. And they have perfected shrimp, always flavor filled and cooked perfectly!!

I visited this location on a Wednesday at 7:35pm. There were plenty of empty tables, so we were…read moreable to pick where we wanted to sit. There were about a dozen tables in this restaurant, so it was smaller than I expected, but it did not feel overcrowded in any way. Once seated, we were given menus and the Captain's Choice caught my eye, and the clam chowder caught my partner's eye. Our waiter came to take our drink order and said that they have Pepsi products (boo), which is different from what the menu states. I ordered a Pepsi and my partner got a Thai Tea. He then asked us if we were ready to order food, and we agreed. He asked if we were there for the AYCE or the regular menu. We weren't given an AYCE menu so we were thrown off, but he very quickly grabbed one. After seeing the AYCE menu, I believe I saw it was around $40/person with an additional $55/person upcharge for unlimited snow crab legs. I immediately started thinking if one person at the table does it then the whole table will probably have to and then we're looking at $95/person. My partner and I looked at each other with the same "we're not thaaaaat hungry" look so we opted to order of the a la cart menu. As previously mentioned, the Captain's Choice and Clam Chowder caught our eye so we ordered those dishes in addition to the cajun fries. We placed our order at 7:41pm, and our food was out by 7:51pm. A 10 min wait time is not bad at all! Our Captain's Choice had the Crab N Spice flavor, with the original spice level. It came with 1/2 lb of shrimp, 1 lobster tail, 1 snow crab cluster, 2 corns, and 3 potatoes. The sauce was good, but it needed the tiniest little extra kick. I could taste that it was almost there, but not quite. I completely blame us for this because we normally order Mild at other places, and this time we went Original. I firmly believe if we went Mild the sauce would have absolutely been perfect for us. Next time, we would also need to order rice too because I kept trying to soak it up with the potatoes. I will also note that the quality of the seafood was perfect. It didn't feel like it was still trying to be thawed from frozen, and it did not taste too rubbery. One thing that we thought was funny was the Christmas music playing in the background. If we are going to get in the holiday spirit in September, I would have hoped for some Halloween vibes, but it was still a family friendly environment. Our bill ended up being $83.95 after tax and before tip. In my opinion, this is a fair price when it comes to seafood (especially for a lobster tail and a crab cluster) and it fed two people. Overall, I was quite satisfied with our experience here at Crab N Spice. The food comes out fast, the service is friendly, and the quality and taste of the food is fantastic.

10/10 experience!…read more Alejandra was wonderful and made our visit even better! She was incredibly attentive, consistently checked on us, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire meal. The service was excellent from beginning to end. Now the food... CNS Lemon Garlic Medium Rare we SO flavorful! I went with the AYCE shrimp, crab, mussels, sausage, and corn, and everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted fantastic. We also tried the Cajun fries, onion rings, and regular fries as starters, and everything came out hot and delicious. Great food, great service, and an overall amazing experience. Huge shoutout to Alejandra for taking such good care of us she definitely deserves 10/10!

Omg this chicken was so good I got the family meal and the chicken was so e of the best I have ever…read morehad. The biscuits were also so e of the best I have had. The fries were a little strong but still good. The workers that were working were really nice I gave us our food quickly. An it was conveniently located in a gas station. 10/10

So dang good! And to be at a gas station?? I've been driving all the way to LA for excellent fried…read morechicken, this place will do!! The crunch. Insane. The chicken, even the breast and tenders, are very tender and the meat and the skin is flavored. Loved the season wedged fries. My only complaint is this is the second time that I've gone to this gas station for this chicken and both times there was something wrong. The first time I went, they didn't have any food. When I went today, there was food, but one of the fryers was broken, and it takes about 30 minutes to fry up a new batch of chicken. I believe I was told that the single greaser they had the grease was being changed. So I was stuck with the pieces that had been sitting under the heat lamp. And I wouldn't have minded so much except for these were the last few pieces. Still Hella good though!

Amazing shrimp sea food boil ! The flavor was on point , 10/10. Clean and calm atmosphere. The…read moreworkers were nice . Would recommend

This was a very disappointing experience at a restaurant we've actually enjoyed in the…read morepast--especially for their crab and shrimp boil. I stopped in to grab takeout for my husband and me and was told the order wouldn't take long. The server was helpful and answered all my questions, so I felt good about the order: clam chowder, half-order lemon pepper wings, a catfish dinner with an extra side of shrimp, and grilled salmon with two sauces on the side (and cooked medium). After waiting 45 minutes--which already felt excessive for this order--I decided to check the food. I'm glad I did. The salmon was overcooked (well done instead of medium) with the sauce already poured on top. The lemon pepper wings had barely any seasoning, like it was added after they were already dry. And they completely forgot the shrimp. The server took everything back to fix it, but that took another 30 minutes. By then, my husband's catfish (and for $19, you only get one filet) and his cheddar side were cold, and the Caesar salad was wilted and warm. When the salmon finally came back--after another 20 minutes--it was still overcooked, now rock hard, and completely unseasoned. It felt like they were relying on sauce to do all the work, but even that missed the mark. The shrimp also tasted like pre-packaged frozen, not fresh. Nearly $90 later, we didn't enjoy any part of the meal. I'd suggest sticking to the boil if you come here, because based on this experience, everything else fell short.

Always good food and good people. when you walk in this place you relax and know you will be taken…read morecare of. Thank you Haydee and JD for a delicious salad!

I've been dining there for 9 years, as often as 3 times per week…read more My family and I have had every item on the menu, plus the specials. It's always great. The breakfast skillets are amazing. The pizza is unique but absolutely fantastic. They add a little twist to a few plates and it's always tasty. It's a departure from the traditional diner food.

Stopped by last month and our family was greeted warmly on arrival and server enthusiastically…read moreengaged our kids when ordering and explained the menu, even provided samples to ensure the taste of the coleslaw would be agreeable, as it had a different flavor profile than usual coleslaw. While waiting for food, was given samples of other items (red beans/rice and jambalaya) to whet our appetites and encourage us to try other things next time. Overall all the food was awesome. Got shrimp po'boys (great fry in the shrimp, tasty sauce, soft/fresh bread). Sandwiches were huge! Also got a fried shrimp plate and a Mac and cheese for the kids. They loved it! Tried the gumbo and was happily surprised by the whole blue crab (hard to pick the crabmeat from claw without a cracker and all the slippery gumbo goodness but still Yum!) Would definitely visit again! Great food, perfect service. Thank you.

This was an absolutely great lunch!!…read more I ordered a Catfish Po'Boy combo with the Jambalaya, and while it seems a little spendy for a sandwich--it is absolutely worth it. For one, the sandwich was clearly made to-order, with crisp, hot, and well-seasoned catfish. It was also large enough to split (which I absolutely did not do). The jambalaya was pleasantly spice-forward and very tender. While I waited, Marcus and Ray hooked me up with tastes of the gumbo and red beans and rice. I am definitely going to need a full order of those red beans and rice next time I come--the ham hock in there was especially smoky and delightful. It took about 15 minutes to make the sandwich, so I suppose if you're in a huge rush, I'd probably call ahead, but since I wasn't, I got to enjoy the music and the samples to my heart's content. It's really great to see something new to Santa Clarita, and this is really executed quite well, with attention to details like good bread and pickles.

We had a long drive ahead of us from universal studios and were in need of gas, wipe off the big…read moreguts of my windshield. energy drinks and something to munch on. Despite the lack of reviews for the chicken. It looked and smelled good. So we chanced it and grabbed the 4 strip meal. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, fresh abs crunchy! Definitely regret not getting more pieces but by the time we realized how good it was I was already back on the highway!

Call ahead. They're busy and it's because it's that good!…read more My husband is addicted to this place! Way better than Popeyes and KFC

Our food was delicious, but we felt like we didn't know what we should order because we had never…read morebeen here before. What we did eat, made us realize that we want to return. The staff was friendly, and the environment was quite comfortable. We will definitely return.

their wings are flavorful and juicy, not overcooked and the sauce is GOOOD. I may have inhaled the…read moreranch too cause it was also good. I also had this pork bun bao that was super yummy and I liked that the sauce was not bland whatsoever. perfect hint of umami and heat; the pork tender and seasoned well. service was super friendly and even checked up on us every now and then to see if we liked our food. ambiance fits for those who want to have a quick bite with friends or solo. would come back again!