Excellent food, fried crispy and seasoned to perfection. Incredible soul food a gem of St Charles…read moreParish . ​

Really good! I got the fish and shrimp combo plate. Seasoned really well and cooked to perfection…read more Highly recommend!

This place is closed, and has been for years. It needs to be delisted. I tried to place an order…read moreyears ago, and lost almost thirty dollars because there was no way to get a refund and no one to call. It's closed.

I am not an expert when it comes to Laplace or St. John Parish. But I did work out here a bunch and…read moreeveryone knows that when you work somewhere, you better find places to eat. Jambalaya Shoppe came highly recommended by a work buddy so I met him there one day. After that, it became my go-to lunch spot. Like its name indicates, this place sells a bunch of jambalaya. I rarely eat jambalaya that isn't made by me so I was skeptical. But they also sell gumbo which every red blooded Louisianaian loves so that is what I ordered. The gumbo here is legitimately good. It is filled with large pieces of chicken. When I say large, I mean multiple whole thighs. Get it with a fork and knife. Seriously. This is not your normal restaurant gumbo. It is thick, rich, and has a well developed roux. In addition to the massive amounts of chicken, it also includes a massive amount of sausage. Luckily for me, it came pre sliced and only the chicken needed to be cut up before eating. The best thing about the gumbo is that it is super reasonable. Don't quote me on prices because my brain doesn't work so good, but I think it was like $9 with tax for gumbo and a water. This is a massive meal for $9! If you want good gumbo, and are in LaPlace, get yourself to Jambalaya Shoppe.

I fear I will be thinking about this meal for the rest of life. I love catfish BUT I'm also very…read morepicky about it. The best catfish I'd ever had was at Paula Dean's in Tennessee -- that is until I had this catfish. OMGGGG! Unreal. I love these hole-in-the-wall places like this that just make the best food. You'd never assume this would be the best meal I had all trip by looking at the pictures, but it certainly was. Fairly priced. Friendly staff. Super clean. 10/10 experience! My only complaint if I HAD to say something: I wish they had a house-made tartar sauce. The little packet they give you was lackluster. But otherwise incredible meal!!!!

Every time I come in here for lunch, the line at the counter is long and there's a good chance…read morethere won't be many empty tables. But the counter service is quick and you won't have to wait long. The full-size po-boys are massive. If you get a Ferty (roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese), bring a construction crew to help you eat it, or be prepared to be eating leftovers for two or three days. I love a good shrimp po-boy, but it's usually too big for me. I have landed on the Shrimp on a bun as a fantastic alternative. It's so overstuffed with shrimp you can't eat it without them falling out. And it is perfectly dressed with just the right amount of lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise. And the fries! Y'all, the fries are so crispy and delicious, and they also come in a massive amount. Too many for one sitting. This is a place I regularly stop at for lunch when I am in this area.

Place looks dingy and run down. No music playing and a weird smell. We ended up only ordering…read moreappetizers to be nice to the server. The greek salad is ok, the lettuce was brown and tasted kind of old. The fried calamari batter was super plain, calamari was small and over cooked and the marinara they serve it with was watery. I hope that is not the same marinara they serve with their pasta dishes. The dinner rolls come in a brown paper bag? Weird.

I had a pleasant experience at Petra…read more The waiter/bartender (possibly owner?) was so sweet and welcoming. She was super attentive. I had the salmon over spinach and added mushrooms. When I tell you that was top 5 best salmon I've ever eaten. It was so flavorful and moist. It was PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked. The spinach, veggies, and potatoes were an excellent touch of freshness. I will definitely be back for the salmon. The Caesar salad was also divine. In fact, I think it's the best Caesar salad I've tried. The dressing is slightly more tart than other Caesar dressings; however, it's tart in the most palate-pleasing way. The cheese was abundant and fresh, and the romaine was crisp and fresh. I did not try the redfish but our family friend was satisfied. Finally, the warm rolls with that butter are enough to start a fight over for the last roll. I ate 3 at the table, which I never do. They're so light, buttery, and are served warm. The butter is possibly a whipped garlic butter concoction. I had to stop eating them. Overall, I really enjoyed our dinner. Do not be thrown off by the dated decor--some of the best food comes from places like these. My only hangup is the imported seafood. I'm not a big fan of imported seafood, in general. However, I do not think that takes away from the restaurant if you're looking for a great meal. And I'm mindful that domestic costs are often (and are growing) financially infeasible for some restaurants. Great spot!!

I stayed at the hotel down the street and found this place an hour before they closed. It was an…read moreexcellent experience! I had never eaten there before and asked what I should get. She pretty much put a custom meal together for me. The shrimp was outstanding, loved the breading! Rice and sauce was great, as was the potato salad. The corn bread was wonderful. The food was piping hot. The sweet tea was so fresh it was warm and she gave me a cup of ice. I was halfway done with my meal and she asked I wanted some pie, and that was good. I'm sad I don't live closer or I'd utilize their catering business! Makes a great stop before flying home!

Stopped for a quick bite as we were leaving the airport. When we entered, the cashier was speaking…read morewith a customer. He must have been a local regular by their banter. While somewhat amusing, it wasn't an ideal welcome as we waited over 5 minutes to view a menu and be attended to. The menu is limited to daily options. There are a few items available daily. I got the fried pork chop with 3 sides. It didn't look immediately appetizing but the pork chop was soooooo good! I wish I would have gotten another one bc it was so tender but crisp. Definitely surprised me. The potato salad had a nice touch of pickle or relish? Over all, delicious meal. The almond cake was really good too! It reminded me of a Dominican cake without the merengue.

We give it a 2-3 stars. I Feel its an overrated locale. Service was good and very friendly. Our…read moreserver was very attentive. 1 personally like the complimentary jalapeño cornbread with the lightly sweet butter. The breaded onionring apps was good. I like the onions actually cut and dont stay whole when trying to eat them. She didnt care for the pecan chicken salad. It looked heavily overdressed, over fried, dry, tough and just unappealing. My "smoked" primer rib was very salty. And even though it is smoked, it had the texture and taste of being raw. I normally eat primerib med rare, this wasn't a hit for me. This was our first time here and we weren't really overwhelmed. #foodie #critic #review #restaurant #dinner #louisiana #dining

Had the red beans with fried catfish special today. WOW!…read more Beans were cooked perfectly, creamy and seasoned great. The fish were hot and flaky, not greasy or oily. My compliments to the chef! That lunch set me right!! Great attentive service. Nice atmosphere, not loud and crazy with music like in some restaurants. Decor was nice to look at. The very large picture of the oak tree looked like the 'Angel 0ak' in S.C. Will be back for more. Can't wait to be hungry again.

Food was/is awesome family owned/operated soul food greens, red beans and rice smothered pork…read morechop/fried pork chop, fried chicken, cabbage greens with meat in them.

I hadn't had Hurst's in years, but decided to give them another try recently. I order the cabbage…read moreand fried chicken and, a couple weeks later, the liver and white beans. Everything was delicious and well seasoned! It is quintessential southern food with balanced flavors. The staff is very friendly as well! Please be mindful that it is cash-only.

I've been back to back here . Disrespectfully good . The food will always taste delicious. The…read moremeatloaf had a spice to it that I've never had . Really good . Food comes out fresh. Service is pretty quick . The Bbq chicken I devoured in less than 3 minutes. The ambiance gives a chill Louisiana feel . 10/10..... I'd say the best food I've had in New Orleans .

Taco Tuesday was amazing!! The food here has such great flavor! The service is great, everyone is…read moreso nice. We have tried steak night which was very good! Portions are huge! 10/10 recommend