All I can say is OOMMGGG!!! We were in town for the local soccer tournament and decided to give…read morethis place a try. It was so dang delicious that I can't wait for the next tournament to go back!! We had the crawfish dip, crab leg boil and shrimp boil. It was all so good but lemme tell you about these crab legs!!!! Insanely good! Better than the ones we get in Florida!! They were so well seasoned. The Royal Reds & fried shrimp were delicious. The sausage was perfectly cooked!! Those potatoes cut like butter. The crawfish dip was plentiful with crawfish tails!! Not a single complaint!! Prices are good. Bathrooms clean. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

Usually fast takeout, not today. Maybe need to hire more people. Fish is always great, couldn't…read moreorder ahead and had to wait over 15 minutes to get food. I think u can do better

I can't believe I haven't written a review of this location before. I have been coming here for 22…read moreyears since the very beginning in their first location. I believe that they are now on their third location and they have great comfort food with tons of flavor! I am a gumbo fanatic, but I don't go here for their gumbo. I like many of their dishes and some of my favorites are the Pazole Stew and the Drunken Chicken and Maque Choux. They used to have a peanut sauce that was to die for. They also have amazing specials like Lobster Etoufee and Hog Wild Red Chili. If you are in the mood for something different, you won't find recipes like these anywhere else in Kentucky.

12/30/25 & 1/21/26…read more My husband and I have been to Gumbo YaYa twice now, and it has been consistently delicious both times. We ordered the Maque Choux and the Hog Wild Red Chili this recent visit and did a half-and-half combo with extra garlic bread (highly recommend for soaking up every last bite). We chose rice as our base, but they also offer grits, pasta, or jambalaya. Make sure you ask to sample a few options before committing to your option Everything was flavorful, hearty, and clearly made with care. The staff is incredibly friendly and very patient especially with me asking a million questions about their various spice levels in their dishes. For dessert, we tried the bread pudding, which was good, but the peanut butter pie was absolutely amazing, it didn't even make it home before it was gone. They do have beer options here as well. The ambiance inside is very casual and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

Little gem in Lexington. Looks like a Cajun beach joint. With delicious food. Enjoyed it much…read more Check it out!

We tried Bourbon & Toulouse today and wow...what a hidden gem. The place itself is small and pretty…read moreunassuming from the outside, but don't let that fool you -- the food is incredible. We went with two adults and two kids and ordered a mix so we could try several things: jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, and chicken creole. Honestly, every dish was fantastic -- one better than the next. Tons of flavor, perfectly cooked, and the kind of food that makes you keep saying "just one more bite." It's casual, quick, and absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back.

We visited Knotty Pine On the Bayou on a Thursday. The restaurant is pretty good size. I didn't…read morerealize this until it was time for a restroom break. It was a long walk. The wicker chairs in the section to the left of the bar as you face the bar were unusually deep and low. Over time I think we all adjusted, but sitting in them definitely felt unusual. There are other chairs throughout the restaurant. I recommend finding a table with different chairs. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very efficient. We hadn't checked on the website, but found out Thursday is oyster day, with $1 oysters and fried oysters and $1.50 for Oyster Bienville. The fried oysters were delicious. The raw oysters were good, though I had one that was gritty. We are going again in two weeks and will try the Oyster Bienville along with other assorted oysters. Two of us had the special Pan Seared Sea Bass. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The crisp on the top was delicious and the fish itself was delicate and moist. It did indeed melt in my mouth. The potatoes were very good, though I didn't finish all of them. The greens were good. Mark had a ribeye and is still raving about it today. He ordered the preparation version made with just salt and pepper. He also had a cup of gumbo. He said it had an amazing depth of flavor. We wrapped up with dessert. Three folks had Key Lime Pie. I opted for Karma's Opera Crème Cake. Oh my goodness, it was huge, sweet and delicious. I tried a bit of key lime and it just didn't compare. That said, those who had the Key Lime Pie loved it. Not only would we return, but we have the date already scheduled. I'm looking forward to trying something different.

So first of the ambiance is kinda confusing, like it feels like they want to be a fine dining…read morerestaurant, while also kinda being a sports bar. Not to mention the fact that you HAVE TO HAVE A RESERVATION, was mind boggling for the place. Like the server was very nice and all, that is a plus. Though sadly the food, we had the gumbo and etu fay, it was honestly pretty sad. Like it's up there with the top 5 most sad restaurants I've ever eaten at. The food was pretty bland, and lacked any form of spice. Not to mention it was hard to tell what was actually in it, like a lot of the ingredients tasted over cooked. So yeah it's going to be a no for me.

What a great find after a long day on the Bourbon Trail (I mean someone has to do it)…read more We had a great server who enthusiastically gave a tour of their menu. I had the meatloaf and it was awesome. My lady had the shrimp and grits. We sat on the porch. It's just down the road from Woodford Distillery.

This little spot came highly recommended, so I made it a priority to check it out tonight. Even…read morethough it wasn't busy tonight, I could imagine it being a hot spot during peak bourbon touring season. My recommendation, make reservations. Since this was my first time here, I sat at the bar and asked the severer to recommend what I should try first. She ranted about the pickle brine chicken sandwich that's drizzled with hot honey. It has a side of veggies and coleslaw. I am so glad I took her recommendation because this was delicious. I also tried the chocolate bread pudding but to be honest this wasn't good at all. It tasted more bitter than sweet. I didn't even finish it. I'd pass on it. This was my big disappointment for the night. However, I didn't let the bad bread pudding ruin the night, because everything else was so good. I think this is a perfect spot to grab a bite while enjoying a bourbon trail tour.

I met a friend for lunch on a Saturday around 12:30p. The place was completely empty and we had to…read moreget a staffer's attention to be seated. After this initial slightly rocky start, the rest of our dining experience was quite enjoyable. Terrence, our server, was friendly, informative and accommodating. He gave suggestions and recommendations about the different menu offerings and gave us time to peruse the menu since it was both our first time there. My friend ordered a type of fried fish and I ordered the crawfish étouffée. We shared a butter, steamed broccoli, which was enough for more than two people. Our food was very delicious and flavorful.

I stopped in for the dug out drink the one in the bucket with all the different rums. Customer…read moreservice was nill to none terrible. I wasn't asked if I needed anything or how anything was. I have at least 4 of these buckets at home so I know that you take them with you. I asked the server to empty the ice so I could take the bucket oh we don't do that! Since when then the manager who never addressed me after taking my drink order said no I couldn't. The server was a smart ass it's not a carry out Coke. No kidding Sherlock. They don't need my business any longer.

The food was amazing but the lowest spice level is mild and it's a little spicy but overall the…read moreservice is great. and the lady who seated us was also almost instant so I highly recommended going here if you like seafood. there wasn't much people at all pretty quiet in the restaurant. There's also sports you can watch! This restaurant was overall really good highly recommended.

Amazing seafood boil! The service was super fast and everything came out hot and fresh. I ordered…read moremedium spice but it was definitely more like hot -- luckily I loved it. Great flavor, generous portions, and only about $33 which was a really good price for everything you get. Definitely coming back! Didn't love all the writing on the walls, looked tacky but still clear and clean overall

I was staying at a nearby hotel and noticed this restaurant had a drive thru. After a long day of…read more driving I didn't really want to dine in anywhere so a drive thru seemed like a great idea. The food is excellent! I ordered the artichoke and mushroom with Parmesan cheese sauce, potato salad, and Andy's Cajun Korn pudding. Portion sizes are very large! My entrée was large enough for two meals. The Cajun Korn pudding was a little spicy but not too much, mostly just good flavor. Potato salad was definitely unique, not like any other potato salad I have had before. Service was very friendly Although my experience today was strictly drive thru next time I will plan to dine in. An excellent experience.

This was our first time here and it was a great experience. I had never had étouffée before and…read morewhen we were looking at the menu, they offered to let us try it before committing to a full order. The service was amazing and they were all so nice. I recommend upgrading and getting your dishes over the jambalaya. It was delicious. The corn pudding was very unique and had a spicy kick. My husband ordered the red beans with smoked sausage and the gumbo. He also said that was delicious. When you go in you order at the counter and then there are a lot of sauces to choose from to put over your dish if you like. I recommend the garlic hot sauce. The dining area is spacious and decorated with unique art. I'm excited to try the bbq sandwiches and the chili dogs in the future.

We at of the Food truck for 1st time, Everyone was friendly. There menu on the truck changes daily…read more So you need to go online to look at menu. I had the Rebellion, It was beans rice kind of a gumbo, Had it in spicy. (It was just good & warm.) My wife had the Jer Kale and she liked it. We shared a order of Geurilla fries. It was worth coming back to.

Wow!! This guy makes good food. It's not a great place to eat in though, get it to go. It's…read moreinside a dive bar that is closed during the day. When I have been there to pick up food, the interior was dark and quiet. This is the kind of place that you can find some of the best food. It's truly a hidden gem. The owner lived in New Orleans and he makes the best chicken and sausage gumbo that you can get in Kentucky. I have tried as many as I can find. The wings are very good and he spends 2 days making them, from marinading to smoking them. Something that you absolutely must get when you go there is a Love Muffin. In fact, you may want 2 or 3! They are made with cornmeal and have corn kernels in them but they are almost like a sweet cake and incredibly moist. I highly recommend this place and the prices are reasonable as well. He offers a lunch special with 6 wings, a big cup of gumbo and a Love Muffin for $6.99. Try it, you won't be disappointed.