Both service and food are at best mediocre. The smoke from the grill was so bad we had to leave. At one time their food was really good. However over the past two years it has declined significantly. Too many other better ones in the area. read more

They are char broiled oysters are amazing! I have tried many different restaurants and these are the best! Nice atmosphere. I love watching the chef cook the oysters and the steaks. Their seafood platter is a great deal you get a good variety of seafood. read more

Such a delicious spot to enjoy fresh, creatively prepared seafood delights! Everything was scrumptious from the seafood gumbo, char grilled oysters on special, and the fried ribeye and seafood platters! Loved the stuffed shrimp. Great service from Rita.. read more

Service is great & food is delicious. A favorite spot when all my family is in state. We always make a reservation & never have issues. Chargrilled oyster trio is awesome! They clean up & refill your drinks without being asked to do so. The whole staff is well trained and wonderful. The owner keeps his mini biscuit recipe a secret because they are GREAT! read more

Tried out this place after a recommendation from a colleague. The food was delicious (loved the crab cakes!) and service was excellent. Would go back again! read more

Cafe Josephine - Crab cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sunset, Louisiana

Had the 40oz ribeye topped with the softshell crab. One of the best meals we have ever had! Great oysters as well. Super friendly staff and chef! Cannot wait to come back and try all of the other awesome things they have on the menu! read more

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MAJORLY disappointed in this place. I have passed by this place for a few years now on the way to LA31 and it is definitely nothing like I expected. I understand we went on a Saturday night and that is a busy night, but it took over 10 minutes for us to even get a server to acknowledge us. We almost gave up and walked out. If you would like a drink you are better off getting up and getting it yourself. The specials are outrageously overpriced. I live in Houston and am from the area and was home for the weekend wanting to try this place and the price of the special or the night was literally ridiculous. "Specials" in Houston dont even cost that much. The taste was pretty lack luster and disappointing for it being a hometown cajun place. I would not recommend this place nor will I be back. read more

I recently had the chicken fried steak and it was the best I've ever had. It came with a twice stuffed potato and we started with the seafood fondue for two which was also excellent. In the past, I have had the fried seafood platter and I recommend it as well. read more

My husband and I decided to give this location a second try, after years ago seeing a roach there. While we were waiting for the appetizer, a chef walked from the back to cook a steak in a front open area they have. In 5 minutes and I kid you not, he took his hand and wiped his nose at least ten times, wiped sweat from his forehead with his hand, scratched his head, took a rag off the counter and wiped sweat from his entire head (hair included) then laid the rag back on the counter. He then walked to the back still wiping his nose with his cooking hand as an older man, also a chef, walked to the open area, picked up the SAME rag the first guy used to wipe his head and wiped a knife with it to cut something. It was very hard for us to swallow our appetizer and we did not order any entrees after witnessing all that. Yes, the food is good, but if that is what I saw in 5 minutes out in the open, I don't want to know what happens in the back the rest of the day. We won't be going back and I feel so sorry for people unaware what is going on at this restaurant. read more

Great place great food. One of my favorite restaurants in town. I loved the char broiled oysters, chicken and sausage gumbo, and the fillet. And recommend trying the gumbo if it's your first time. read more

We went to Cafe Josephine as a group of 13. One of our group had eaten there before and highly recommended it. After eating there, the rest of the group agreed. They got our large group seated right away. The service was outstanding, and the food was outstanding as well. This place is just a mile or so off I-49, and it's worth the short detour from the Interstate if you want some good food! read more

Great atmosphere and service. There oysters were cooked to perfection!! Enjoyed- Thanks read more

Cafe Josephine - WOW!! Awesome!!! Great service also! A. Bailey - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sunset, Louisiana

Well I just stumbled into this place expecting a small town diner, but boy was I wrong. With a unique layout, friendly staff, and amazing food this place was so much more than I expected from Sunset Louisiana. I've eaten steak, and seafood all across the country, and a few other countries. This place hands down has the best ribeye that has ever crossed my lips. So tender, juicy, and outstandingly flavorful. Well worth the 30 minute wait to be seated. I think I have found my Friday spot. read more

Cafe Josephine - Chargrilled Oysters are simply phenomenal. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sunset, Louisiana

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Overall a good experience. I would recommend this place to someone who wants to go out and have a treat. A little pricey but good food, service and ambiance. read more

Great food! Always have a nice experience here. Love the bread and their bisque is excellent.

Excellent! Seems like the menu is smaller than I remember. It was the first time back since we moved to Houston during the pandemic. Service, drinks, atmosphere and most importantly, the food were perfect. Love this place read more

Valentine's Day fail. We have been coming here since Troy opened his doors, incredible food and incredible service. Reserved a table to Valentine's Day, we were "herded" in to a cramped table almost touching the man playing music, were giving the most unprofessional waiter we have "EVER" had and we dine out at least 3 times a week. He immediately tried to make us order our entrée as soon as we sat down.. before offering us drinks or appetizer. We told him we would like to start with a bottle of wine, he came back with the wine and again ask what we wanted to order, we then stopped him again and asked for an appetizer and he took the order and ask AGAIN for us to order our entrée!! My husband ask that he please slow down and stop rushing. THIS WAITER THEN said to us " Yea Ok.. I can down but I don't want ya'll to get in trouble for going over your time limit'!! What.. ?? More details but that big picture. My husband and I spent $150.00 plus on a two bottle of wine, substandard food from an over inflated limited menu and had the most rudest most unprofessional waiter we have ever encountered. We have been supporters and Josphine's since the doors opened in addition to being a walking advertisement and recommending this place to anyone and everyone we know..... We have never had any thing like this ever happen. I am hoping that was just a bad judgement in hiring "extra help" for the Valentine Day rush but NEVER again... read more

Amazing food and service. The best grilled oysters. So glad we went while visiting.

Charbroiled Oysters. These guys are the best. Great food. Menu items you can't find anywhere else

This place is Awesome!!! I ordered a dozen charbroiled oysters, they were so incredibly tasty that I was mad at myself for not ordering two dozen. I also ordered the seafood pasta, and it had a ton of seafood and was also great. Looking forward to coming back when I visit again. read more

Cafe Josephine - Charbroiled Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sunset, Louisiana

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I am a restaurateur, and as such I rarely review the restaurants of others. I have to make an exception for Cafe Josephine. My girlfriend and I went by for lunch on Saturday and experienced what turned out to be the highlight of a beautiful morning at Herbfest in Sunset, LA. Actually, it was the best dining experience I have had in recent memory. We walked in the door to a warm greeting and we're told there would be a short wait. We sat in their bar area and were blown away by the top notch gazebo shaped oyster bar where Chef Troy was shucking and chargrilling oysters basted with his herb butter sauce. Upon being seated we ordered a dozen and were told that they were farm raised Murder Point Alabama oysters grown suspended from barges in the gulf, and that they never touch the bottom. They were cooked perfectly and were sweet, salty and very clean. They came with a partial loaf of grilled buttered French bread from the famed Leidenheimer Bakery in NOLA. What a start to a wonderful lunch experience! My love ordered the lunch portion of their fried eggplant medallions topped with LA lump crabmeat in a delicious sauce, with a jumbo grilled shrimp. The eggplant was lightly batted and perfectly fried. Crispy on the outside and creamy in the center with no eggplant bitterness. I also experienced the eggplant in the form of fries that came with their house made ranch. My main was a pressed sandwich of housemade bacon and melted Brie. The extra thick cut bacon made by Chef Troy was what all bacon should be. Paired with the Brie it was fabulous. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The decor of the place is warm, relaxed and welcoming. Some funky LA art added a perfect local touch. Cokes and Dr. Peppers served in glass bottles were on the table next to us. When I asked about their salads I learned that they use locally grown hydroponic lettuce that is alive with roots still attached in the kitchen. As a restaurant owner I greatly appreciate places that go to such lengths to use fresh, local ingredients and handle them correctly, and Chef Troy and his Cafe Josephine staff absolutely nailed it on every aspect of our experience. Cudos for a job very well done... read more

The oysters were very good. The service was also great. We were a party of over 10 and everything came very quickly. read more

Cafe Josephine - Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sunset, Louisiana

We booked dinner reservations for 3 couples to celebrate my birthday on February 20 at Cafe' Josephine. Excited for a road trip and a new dining experience, we traveled approximately 45 minutes to make our 7 pm reservation. After we encountered a bit of traffic along the route, my wife phoned the restaurant, spoke with Morgan, and explained our slight delay that would have our party arriving at the restaurant to be seated at 7:09 pm. Morgan informed us "no problem!" Upon arriving at the restaurant, we noted some patrons were waiting outside, so, having booked a reservation, we opened the entrance to the restaurant only to have a hand extended by a member of the restaurant staff who uttered "we can't have all of you in here right now...". We indicated that we wanted to check in for our reservation , but the door was closed in our faces. We chose to wait in line behind other patrons who had reservations as well. While in line, we witnessed another couple attempting to dine at the restaurant told by the same woman, very curtly, that this restaurant sells out and if you want to eat here you'll need a reservation. The couple even asked when the next available time for a table for 2, and was told 8:30. When the couple asked if they could have that reservation, the response was, "So y'all really want to wait that long??" Our party was then allowed into the foyer entrance area where we approached the check-in area to be told there would be a 20-30 minute delay in our reservation seating, as the restaurant was "waiting for the table seated to finish eating." We clarified that we had a reservation for 7 pm and were told that "because you were 15 minutes late, your table was given away." Upon attempting to clarify with the same woman, who curtly dismissed us when trying to initially check in (and thus caused us to wait an additional 10 minutes outside), she was rude, dismissive, and had an offensive air. When my wife attempted to explain that we kept our promise by showing up on the same timeliness as we communicated from our phone call, we were essentially scolded that we were "ranting" and that she was not having this type of behavior in "her place." We honestly felt like we were adolescents being corrected by a school headmaster. No accountability, no apology, no smile, no feeling of welcome. Just ugly, rude, dismissive and unacceptable behaviors to customers choosing to spend a lot of money at "her restaurant." In this day and era with such an economic downturn in south Louisiana, it is a luxury for some to dine out. Some restaurants are struggling to say afloat and recognize this by going out of their way to welcome their patrons and thank them for their patronage. Perhaps Cafe' Josephine has been unaffected by these economic ripples, but we were happy to get in our car and travel back to Lafayette to stimulate our own local economy at a wonderful, extremely welcoming restaurant that was happy to have us. We are still in awe at the way we were treated. There is a saying, "You only have one chance to make a first impression." Such an unfortunate experience could have been handled so differently by the first and only person we encountered, simply by having a little tact and professionalism. I guess that just takes too much effort these days... read more

Male Owner of Cafe Josephine tells Black Female Customer, "Don't Come Back...Not the Restaurant for You." My Sister loves Café Josephine's charbroiled oysters. I treat her to lunch there so she can enjoy the charbroiled oysters and anything else on the menu. But today was an off day for the Café...limited lunch menu due to lack of ingredients and first dozen of charbroiled oysters overcooked. I am allergic to shellfish, so I normally order a burger, but the kitchen had no ground beef so burgers, chop steak, etc. was off the menu. The waiter kindly suggested the tuna dish and I agreed but tuna was tough...not appealing. Waiter provided check for meal, and I placed my credit card with the check. I was okay with paying for the entire meal even if I did not eat the tuna...I ordered it. Unknown to me, the waiter requested to remove the tuna from the check and Café Josephine's owner said he would handle the matter. Mr. Owner of Café Josephine rudely approached our table and said the meal is free...you apparently do not like the food here...so you should not come back...this is not the restaurant for you. My response...I do not want a free meal, here is the check and my credit card. Mr. Owner of Café Josephine again rudely said, this is not the restaurant for you...do not come back. I'm like...what the F...? Then I look around the room and noticed, we were the only Black customers. The waiter was very apologetic, but it was not his fault...I gave him 25% tip and left the restaurant, and you know what...Café Josephine in Sunset is not the restaurant for me because I will spend my money with an establishment that will treat customers with great service. And I encourage all reading this communication to stay away from Café Josephine in Sunset...an establishment that does not value its customers. Or maybe I should say its Black customers. What has happened to customer service? Instead of having a discussion if he was concerned about our meal...Mr. Owner of Café Josephine said this is not the restaurant for you...do not come back. Really? read more

We sat at the bar and I had one of the best ribeyes I've ever put in my mouth. The charbroiled oysters were also amazing as well!!

Great food and service. I had crab cakes and wife had stuffed eggplant and both were delicious. If you come Saturday evening get a reservation or you may have long wait. read more

From the time we walked in the front door, the whole experience was wonderful. The owner came up and talked to us, welcomed us in. It was my husbands birthday, they told him happy birthday. We ordered a bottle of wine and a wedge salad to share to start. Both were wonderful. The wedge was huge and well worth the price. I ordered the crab cakes and my husband the sirloin. The portion sizes were huge, the presentation was nice and the food was delicious. We will surely be back! read more

It's Saturday and we were returning from Arnaudville. We came into Sunset to have a meal at Cafe Josephine. We had not been here for a couple of years and want to see if the quality was still there. We were not disappointed. We got there around 1:00 PM for lunch. Our waitress was very friendly and did a great job at satisfying every request we had for the kitchen. The food was GREAT as we hoped it would be. I had the lunch fried eggplant with crabmeat and grilled tomato. Instead of the pasta, I chose the twice-baked potato. My wife had the 10 oz filet, green beans, and the twice-baked potato. We finished up with the cheesecake with Rasberry sauce. Overall the food was as good as anywhere we've been anywhere in Acadiana. Chef Troy Bijeau has it in the bag here, great food and great service. My only suggestion for the owner of Josephine's Cafe is to spend some time cleaning and/or rebuilding the bathrooms. They were dark, small, and smelly. There were high-velocity fans (you know the kind used to dry an area from water or smoke) in the corners to circulate air. The loud obnoxious noise of the fans was loud and this caused them to play the music louder. All the hard surfaces in the restaurant made it hard to speak across a small table. I get it, its an old building, a historic building, but it needs a good going over by a restaurant professional, it could be a great place with a little elbow grease and updating. I'm sure they don't think about that because they're printing money but this is exactly what they need. read more

Very good but a little pricey. I would return there , service was very good. They are in Sunset LA

I ate here last night and the food and service was excellent! I tried the halibut and loved every bite!! I highly recommend this place.

I live in Sunset and it is wonderful to have this restaurant nearby. I mainly go for lunch; always very good with excellent service.

The bisque and chicken and sausage gumbo were both delicious. Crab cakes are a must try. Service was excellent and atmosphere was top notch. Perfect spot real close to I-49. read more

Excellent food with a great New Orleans style atmosphere. The shrimp & grits are great. The Zydeco shrimp is similar to bang bang shrimp but better. read more

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Chargrilled oysters were some of the best I have ever had. Seabass was seasoned perfectly and stuffed flounder had crispy edges. Ambiance was perfect. read more

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AMAZING: We are from New Orleans and moved to Youngsville after Hurricane Katrina. While in New Orleans we have dined at some of the most highly rated restaurants. In the last four years many of my customers were telling me about this restaurant Cafe Josephine in Sunset, LA that I absolutely must experience. The time came in the latter part of last year that we made our first visit to the restaurant. When we arrived we were pleasantly greeted by the hostess and seated in the dining room. The waitress came to welcome us and started to serve us immediately. We would highly recommend Morgan as your server for a great dining experience. She is truly professional and makes sure your food is served quickly. This is the only restaurant that I have consistently experienced incredible service in a timely manner. We dine at Cafe Josephine once or twice a month and the food is always so good and the prices are very affordable. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Charbroiled or Raw Oysters are served by the dozen for only $13.99. We highly recommended the Zydeco Oysters, Eggplant Crab Dinner, Baby Back Ribs and Fried Catfish. The food portions are large and is seasoned to perfection. There are other items on the menu that we have tried and have never been disappointed. I would recommend using the Open Table app to make your reservation. read more

Food is excellent. These are the best charbroiled oysters you'll have. the steaks are incredible. The appetizers are mouth watering. I do wish they'd up their bartender game. They used to serve craft cocktails but that bartender left. sure wish they'd figure that out... read more

Best prime beef I've ever been served, anywhere. I had to return two weeks later just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. I had the house large ribeye the first time. It cut with a fork, and had a strong, but very smooth beef flavor. It surely had to be aged. The chef failed to "char" the steak, but fortunately the beef was so good it could not fail. On the second visit, I ordered a "steak of the week," if you will, bone-in ribeye the chef had brought in as a special delivery. I mentioned my desire for a little char this time, and boy, I don't have words for how good that steak was. A little pricey, but I'm a steak lover. read more

Very casual atmosphere. We first got our drinks Crown and 7, you couldn't taste the alcohol at all ($9). They really need to get a true bartender. Apps: Green Gumbo, I wanted to compare theirs to mine, sorry I have them beat. Corn and Crab bisque, thin. Tuna steak was not flavorful at all. Fried Shrimp and potato rounds (which are actually potato sliced thin fried) so potato chips. Fried Shrimp and chips do not work well today for a dinner entree'. Service slow. read more

Great food and service!! We will definitely go back! The fried stuffed avocado was excellent!! read more

Macy and Logan were FANTASTIC. The food and quality and preparation were outstanding. We all were amazed at this gem of a find.