Food service and ambiance was amazing brought in out of town guests and they were floored by the experience

This place is pretty cool. It does kind of remind me of some New Orleans restaurants. I got to observe a big tall silver pot filled with seafood get dumped on a big table for a large family gathering. Everyone was delighted. I don't know what they call it. I think it was for a birthday party. At my little table my boyfriend and I also loved our meals. My boyfriend thought his Peacemaker PoBoy sandwich was spectacular. He also liked the side of spicy macaroni and cheese. In fact this restaurant is his favorite in all of Saskatoon! The powdered Beignets were also very yummy, especially since they were nice and warm. My Petite Crab Cake Louisiana was remarkably tasty but I wish it came in a larger quantity. It was very nice of the waitress to give me the tomato based sauce instead of the spicy sauce. read more

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Bon Temps Cafe serves Cajun/Creole style food and it's absolutely delish! Since we didn't want to drink, we decided to order an appetizer but couldn't decide on one item so we got the sampler which consists of Crab Cakes , Hushpuppies and Pile O' Bones these were great but what made these REALLY awesome were the dipping sauces (Creole and Habanero Aioli); it just paired with each item so well Next I got the fettuccine - it had a kick of spiciness which I didn't expect (but in hindsight, I really should've ). I didn't want baked with cheese but our server misheard me and got it with cheese but oh wells! I didn't complain as Mr C was drooling over how great it looked I twirled the fettuccine to include as much cheese as possible for him but that aside, I enjoyed my meal and only managed to eat half cause I was so full from the appetizer (got the rest packed up for next day lunch)! Mr C got the burger with a side of gumbo. Burger was so saucy that he made a mess everywhere! But the messier it got, the more he enjoyed it I tried to get a video/picture of the dripping sauce but he was too occupied with it to let me take more than one picture Can't remember what he said about the gumbo but I know he also liked it since he cleared the bowl He was full from the sampler too so half the burger was packed up for a late night snack Overall, we both had a very good time here. It wasn't too busy so we got our food fairly quickly and service was very nice. The servers were kind enough to let me take my pictures first before explaining the sauces and ask any other questions From food to atmosphere to service, it was excellent so I definitely recommend checking them out read more

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I'm not sure how many Cajun/Creole option we have in Saskatoon but this place is amazing. Best blacken chicken in town. Chicken and waffles is unreal. Although I have yet to try it the seafood creole seems to be a crowd pleaser. Great food. Unique atmosphere. Great spot. read more

I had supper this evening at Bon Temps Cafe ... its goal is to bring a taste of Louisiana in Saskatoon. It was a fun spot! I couldn't decide between the Jambalaya and the Blackened Chicken Breast. Star, my server, said both are popular dishes. She suggested I get the Blackened Chicken Breast and swap out the potatoes, corn puree and green beans for Jambalaya ... so that's what I did. The Jambalaya was spicy but good. I was a bit put off, though, when I found a small chicken bone in it. The Blackened Chicken Breast was good too, especially when dipped in the lemon butter cream. The biscone was interesting ... it was like a dense tea biscuit. It was a lot of food and I ended up leaving about half of the Jambalaya and a chicken breast. Star was friendly and took good care of me. read more

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Did not purge their crawfish, wouldn't recommend ordering their crawfish boil... Service was good, atmosphere was good, but the food was extremely disappointing read more

Food was 6/10. Service was horrible, will never go back there do not recommend. Also wasn't aware of the 18% gratuity but that explains the crappy service. I expected a way better experience. Not recommended to bring children. read more

A large table went to celebrate and it was the worst service I've experienced. The waitresses comments were offensive/rude. I have a good sense of humour but she was not funny. It was comment after comment that I won't get into. We left when she asked us to- after all she had to get to the bar where her boyfriend was playing. I can't believe she was upset at the lack of tip she received- maybe table manners and respect will help with that one. read more

Gave it a shot and was pleasantly surprised! Food was amazing, ambience very New Orleans hipster, service was awesome, not cheap but not over the top expensive, and live jazz trio playing at just right volume made our very tasty dinner more than memorable! Will definitely go back next trip to Saskatoon! read more

Bon Temps Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Normally I love this place. I have been a fan for years. However, went there lastnight and had the the most unforgettable experience. In a bad way. Our waitress Lira, forgot just about everything we had asked for. She provided the worst service I think I have ever had at any restaurant in Saskatoon. The restaurant was not even busy and She managed to mess up our bill 3 times as well. Food is always great. Just wish I had a better experience with a waitress. Consider the amount of money and time we spend at Bon temps. read more

When away from home I always look for something slightly authentic... the menu looked good. What I liked: Piggy Belly The waiter and hostess. What I didn't like: The gumbo, tasted watered down and the meat had no vibe, like it sat in a watered down pot for too long. Drinks: inconsistent and just OK. Ribs:tasted like they were put in the microwave but not for long enough. Parts of the meat was cold. Cold pork sucks! The sides were good...not warm enough. This place could be amazing if someone put some love in it. Actually...The music kept me sitting calmly in peace. read more

Bon Temps Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Ihave been here several times, in small groups and large. The atmosphere (live music) and the service are excellent. Always. Most of of the meals are great as well. Could recommend several meals and appetizers. However, avoid the meat. More than once, the ribs, and brisquet have been really tough. Not sure why, because this place seems to pay attention to quality. But more than than once, the brisquet the ribs the steaks have been tough and over done. They are accommodating, do their best to make up for it (I said the service is excellent) but once a bad meal comes out... Once again, many many things here are excellent and the service is second to none. Would recommend... read more

I had the jambalaya and my dining companion the cajun shrimp Both were excellent and HUGE portions Jambalaya rice not goopy, sausage had a bite, seafood items were fresh tasting, need a glass of water afterwards :-) Service was informed and polite I would go back for dinner with a group so we could all try more dishes. read more

Great atmosphere and super friendly service... Stopped here for lunch on a Monday and I bet Saturday night out at this place would be a blast! They have live music Tuesday nights but I haven't experienced it yet. I ordered the jambalaya and it was just ok. Rice seemed mushy, chicken was slightly overcooked and the andouille sausage was on the rubbery side. Flavours were intense and delicious. Only three options out of the long list on their menu that are gluten free... So poor selection for us GF people. I'll come back for drinks on a night when they have live music. read more

Bon Temps Cafe - Jambalaya with chicken and sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Pretty good food... read a review below about a bad first mint julep experience... this is certainly not the place to have cocktails for the first time... they use fake absinthe, which just isn't the move... overall not terrible. read more

Great food, fun atmosphere; loved the classic cocktails and a few of the custom creations from the bar (the Piccolo something or other went down easy). Our server, Lira, was great: personable, knowledgeable and made some good suggestions. We will be back again. read more

This is a place I wish I'd gone to before I became vegan. As a Cajun place, clearly my options were pretty limited. I called ahead though and knew what was having before I got there. I went with the veggie gumbo which comes with a biscuit that I didn't eat. It was served in an adorable little cauldron that made me wish I wasn't with my boss so I could take a photo without embarrassment, haha. It was tasty, but not spectacular. I also tried my first mint julep - nope, still not a bourbon fan! The others with me ordered the blackened chicken and a firebird - they both cleaned their plates, so I guess they were good. Then pecan pie and beignets which looked delicious, but were not for me. Fair warning, this place is loud! Hopping jazz, buzzing conversations from a full house, and the loud pot clanging announcing the entry of a giant pot of seafood coming out - the Cajun Spice Boil. It's an experience! And don't forget to check out the amazing art in the washrooms. Phenomenal read more

Wonderful atmosphere and a fun menu. Many great options for both food and beverages. Friendly staff and the meals always knock it out of the park. read more

Another truly disappointing experience at Bon Temps within the last year. We've tried 3 times to dine there, and their staff ruined it twice. The first time they said we wouldn't need a reservation, then when we arrived they said we couldn't get in without one. Attempt 2 we got in; however, the chicken & ribs were very tough & overcooked. Then attempt 3 last night we were supposed to attend a birthday dinner; however, at the door they said we wouldn't be allowed in with my 7 year old granddaughter because they don't allow minors after 8pm. If that's the case, why didn't they say that when they accepted the 7:30pm reservation. We kept trying to dine here as some people speak highly of it...but I'm not one of them, and I won't be back. read more

Bluegrass brunch is the best time to check out Bon Temps. Live music and a great (but short) brunch menu. Service staff is on the ball during brunch. Save room for beignets! Went for lunch last week.. was missing part of my meal and the server made it seem like she was doing me a favour for bringing it out. Just sort of meh over all. Quick though! Dinner - i've been a few times and feel like food has gone a bit downhill. Everything needs more spice. The crawfish boil is a blast to do in a group though - if you're a fan of seafood definitely give it a try! (need reservation). This restaurant doesn't seem to do desserts overly well. Had banana foster and it was BAD. Really bad. Served with the ice cream aready melted, rum not cooked off enough (tasted like it was poured in at the end, not flambeed), soggy bananas. Ambience and decor can't be beat though, great vibe! 5 stars for that. read more

This was my last meal in Saskatoon before I moved for good and what a way to say goodbye to the city. The experience was marvelous! We got the crawfish boil (need atleast 6 people) and it was crazy fun! they come out banging pots and pans and the chef dumps an entire pot of steaming seafood (mussels, crawfish, shrimp etc), sausage, corn, and potatoes on your table. Then you all just dig in with your hands! It is incredible! super flavourful and delicious! The decor is great and the restaurant is lively - definitely a must eat! read more

Been to New Orleans and I've been here. Usually themed restaurants a little much but the food here is so good. Has that home cooked feel. Had the seafood creole and I could have it again and again. read more

Bon Temps Cafe - A view of the bar and decor. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

I'm visiting Saskatoon for the week, and I went to Bon Temps last night for dinner as it was recommended to me by several people. The place was pretty busy so I sat at the bar. There was a live blues band playing which made for a nice atmosphere. The decor was pretty cool. As for the food-- I ordered the crawfish etouffee, which was listed on the menu as the chef's favorite dish. I generally love crawfish etouffee and order it often at various restaurants, and I'm sad to report that it was not great. Though I was starving when I came into the restaurant, I only ate about half of the dish. The crawfish seemed overcooked, and not very flavorful. I expected the corn to be flavored as if it came from a crawfish boil, but it wasn't. Overall, it just wasn't a great food experience. I give Bon Temps three stars for the service, music, and decor. read more

Have gone numerous times to their Sunday brunch. Have not yet sampled their lunch/dinner menus and service. Brunch is amazing. Great selection of comfort-style foods that hit the spot no matter what. On top of the great food and friendly service, the establishment brings in a bluegrass band who fiddle around and play some great music as you dine. The brunch is still relatively new; I asked if any fresh juices were available and got a no. I wasn't too perturbed, but I feel some fresh-squeezed oranges would be the icing on the cake to the experience. read more

Atmosphere gets a star, service gets a star. Good quality and price NO stars. Cool place to get a drink but if your looking for a good old plate of food. Go somewhere else. Had the: Shrimp remoulade---tasteless Seafood creole-- would have been better if it was tasteless Benya-- Pretty tasty. read more

I was hesitant to try this place a second time. Our first visit was a good 4 yrs ago and after being to New Orleans multiple times we weren't fully happy with the flavors. Today the food was flavorful, well presented and much more in line with what we've had in NOLA. Glad we gave it a second try. read more

Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks. Best place to go for an ambient dinner in the city

Did an online order before Christmas for 4 boils and crab legs. Specified there was a pork allergy and to have no sausage. Sausage was in the package. When I called the restaurant, the manager was rude and refused any kind of compensation. We specified that we wanted to pick it up cooked and not cook ourselves. It was picked up uncoooked with pork and no cares for allergies. Also was charged a $63 mandatory tip. The online price was $260 for everything and not $378 for us to pick up and tip the restaurant. Have left several messages for the owner and no call backs have been made. Very disappointed as I have been a loyal customer since opening, but unfortunately will not recommend to anyone. read more

Was scrolling on Yelp and this place came up. Live band, great cocktails and the food was out of control. Start with gumbo and get nuts. Loved the service read more

Great food with a real southern flare. The staff is full of southern hospitality. Loved it!!! read more

Bon Temps Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Never get tired of this place. The worst part of this restaurant is choosing one thing off the menu...I had the fried chicken the wife had the ribs. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu at all. Enjoy. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant only to be ultimately disappointed. My boyfriend and I stopped in for a casual celebratory dinner and quickly hustled out of there because it was killing our vibe. We walked in and we're seated right away. Shortly after sitting down, the hostess returned to our table and rudely asked if we were using our drink menu (their seemed to be a lack of drink menus, definitely not one per table like most places). We hadn't even had the chance to look at it, so we informed her we wouldn't like it taken away. It also took about 5-10 minutes of sitting before our waiter finally came over. At this point we ordered our drinks and our food. Our drinks came, and then after more waiting our food came. Our food definitely wasn't a "worth the wait" quality. I ordered the Chicken and biscuits (a southern classic) and my boyfriend ordered the jambalaya (a Cajun staple). My food was plated nicely, but chicken and biscuits (typically) is not a glamorous dish. It had good flavour but lacked in portion size. There was not nearly enough chicken or gravy present on my plate. My boyfriend's dish was slightly similar. The flavour was good but the dish was mostly mushy rice. There was little sausage and seafood present. His portion size was the opposite of mine, it was giant. But granted who wants to eat a massive bowl of mushy spiced rice? We finished our food and waited another 10+ minutes to receive our bill. Food and service combined, this restaurant did not impress me. I will not be back. read more

This place has a great atmosphere and in my whole trip there was nothing much to complain about, but I only give it 4 stars because I've had better New Orleans-style food before. Fun atmosphere with lots of details and medium-sized menu. Not much on the appetizer menu appealed to me so I stuck with a main -- seafood creole -- and saved room for dessert. The shrimp creole was pretty well-seasoned -- I would have preferred a bit more salt but I like things salty. I ordered it au gratin and they didn't skimp on the cheese on top. However, I had a hard time finding any of the seafood other than the shrimp because the other pieces of seafood were very small, even the scallops, which I think I had 2 or 3 of. For dessert, I didn't see a menu but the bartender recommended the cheesecake special which that day was maple bacon toffee, and it was great. Very unique flavour and great texture served with lots of whipped cream! Side note: many gluten free options are available on the menu. read more

okay, so this place. Bon temps. Decor is badass, just waiting for Dixieland to show up. Love it:) My lack of makeup and the newly found blemish on my chin were incognito thanks to the lighting. A star for that :D the service was just peachy fine, (including the gentlemen behind the bar). Our waitress was super knowledgeable about the wines from what i could tell, since I know jack shit about wine. It's red, it's white, and sometimes from a box. THE FOOD: I ordered the Blackened Chicken Burger with cajunslaw. Chicken was so moist and tender, very flavourful. I had to use both hands,(mainly because I struggled to cut it half) Anyway, Good burger. The cajunslaw is not for me. I like my coleslaw creamy, and I thought this would be something like that, but it wasn't. The spice added was nice though. Will come back for sure :) read more

Born and Raised in Southern Louisiana, I was more than disappointed in the food. I ordered the crawfish etoufee and it was disgusting! The crawfish are imported from China frozen and they don't even remove the shells or strings of poop from the tails. I couldn't even eat half the dish and sent it back. They still insisted on charging me for it and argued with me that they know exactly how it should be made. Won't ever be back. read more

Not sure what the fuss is all about. I was in Saskatoon for a week for work and the bar tender at the hotel bar was raving about this place, thus I had to try it. The decor is nice but nothing spectacular. I think people are impressed with the ceiling, a style that is commonly found in many a restaurant these days. Anyway, I had the blackened chicken with jambalaya rice. It was sweet. The jambalaya was sweet and the corn that came with it was sweet. Eeew. Blackened chicken is supposed to be savory not sweet. The same goes for the jambalaya rice. I couldn't finish my dish and gave it back to the waitress (who thought no end of herself and the restaurant). This maybe an impressive place for the locals but it certainly didn't impress me or my colleague. Then again, it's in Saskatoon and I should not expect much. read more

Fun environment good food and often live music! Can get a little noisy though.

Good food, great drink menu, and LOVE the decor!! Overall, it has a really fun atmosphere.

The service was great and the atmosphere is fun, but the food is not as good as I used to remember.

What a wonderful place. If sitting in lounge ensure Josiah serves you. He's a killer bartender & makes the best dirty martini. Stuart was our server in main restaurant & was wonderful. Great sense of humour & great recommendations. The restaurant in itself has a great atmosphere. Decor is awesome & nice to have live entertainment. Nice addition to Saskatoon. Moved away from here years ago & will definitely be back & recommending to others. Thanks for a wonderful evening/experience. read more