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Reading cafe Rian mouth watering menu would make you hungry!!!! My friends and I drove across the world to try this Sunday ladies lunch date. Friendly service, clean appearance, smells so amazing from the door, sounds of live music fills your soul. This place sets a family, fun, and amazing food tones in the best way. This could easily be a weekly spot for me if it was much closer to my area. My crawfish and shrimp étouffée was amazing. I also took my son a dish home a crawfish sausage pasta, which had the choice of two or three meats. He loved it a lot and down it quickly. My son didn't even heat it up, and I know it was room temp at best. Since we sat there and talked for about 60 minutes and it took 40 to make it back home. It is JUST THAT GOOD, it's AMAZING. I LOOK FORWARD to returning. Reading Rian menu my mouth begin to water!!!! I can't wait to try the boudin, and Cajun baked potato, and loaded boudin. And more
Came here with some Yelp girlies for the first time on a Sunday. They open at noon and we came in about that time, with no resy. It really picked up an hour later, good amount of patrons, so I'm glad we got there early. Some even looked like regulars. Server told us they have been here since 2018. I was unfamiliar with tbis spot as its not on my side of town, but glad I went. It's a husband wife owned business, they are from Shreveport Louisiana. They owners didn't get a chance to come out and speak to us, but I think they were busy in the kitchen. Service- Diesha (sp) was our young server, and she took pretty good care of us. Answered our questions. An FYI and it's stated on the menu nearly all substitutions there's a charge. Food- I was torn between the Pontchartrain fish. But I decided on the fish & shrimp basket. You can get it fried regular price of $20 or blackened for $2 extra charge. I got it blackened, but really it's more seared or browned which I like over blackened, its healthier. And makes for more flavor. I like that I was able to sub out fries for a side salad, this was luckily no charge. They have some other sides you can sub out for an extra charge. My food was tasty, and no complaints from anyone else. The vibes were right. They have live music on Sundays. Perry the saxophonist played some instrumental music. He entertained the crowd well, and chatted with us after his set. My only true complaints was the music got too loud. We ended up having to go outside after our meal so we could talk in regular voices. Overall wishing this black owned business much success! Try the Pontchartrain fish if you go and tell me how it is, lol I have my eye on it for next time.
This was a nice Sunday treat. Located in a shopping center there was plenty of parking. They have a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating but arrive early bc it fills up quick. We arrived at noon. At first we were seated directly under a fan. They couldn't turn the fan off or down but the waitress did move us to a different table that was more comfortable. The food was well seasoned, fresh and they have a decent variety of seafood. It was very easy for me to sub things out to make my meal healthier. I had a fish basket and got my fish blackened instead of fried for $2 more, for $3 more I swapped out the fries for collard greens. You can also swap out the fries for a house salad at no charge, there are a few other items you can swap out your fries for at no charge. I had a taste for greens so was good with the $3 upcharge. The greens were delicious. Well seasoned, not at all overly seasoned and had a great texture. On Sundays, saxophonist, Perry Richard (pronounced Rih-shard) performs and he is a heck of a saxophonist. He was also really great at playing to the family-friendly crowd. He took a few requests and played directly to the young boy sitting next to us. He even let the child touch his sax and play with some of the keys. All without missing a beat. Cafe Rian is a bit of a hike from my neck of the woods but if I do return I'll be sure to try the Rian's Pontchartrain. The guy next to us had it. He raved about it and it looked amazing. If you're in the area, Cafe Rian's is definitely worth a try. They offer reasonable prices, delicious food and great vibes.
Great happy hour spot with a covered patio with outdoor seating. The tables outside are also equipped with umbrellas just in case the sun is strong. Food was great as usual, I really enjoy their Big Easy platter for Sunday brunch. The also have live music from 12-5pm.
Coming in hot , breaking news!!! I decided to do a food review right after eating my food and here's what I thought! Lemon pepper wings were decent but the ranch dressing was not the best. Bayou fries were a little salty and didn't compare to my last experience. Price during happy hour if you dine in is $10 each.
The food is great but the service is super slow! Be prepared to wait but eat good. They are busy though. Thank you Sierra and crew. The crawfish etoufee, boudain, every dang thang pasta, and crawfish poboy with Cajun fries was delicious! We really enjoyed the live saxophone player too!
The food here is delicious and presented well, they know how to cook that's for sure. It took me a while to be greeted, I had to look for someone, but when Star the bartender came she made you forget that. She was pleasant and professional. I had questions and she answered them by going to the kitchen to verify, she did t seem bothered either, that great. The feel is very Louisiana, the music sets the tone coupled with the artwork. They charge $4 for soda water though, that's a kill switch for me. The profit a restaurant makes from a BIB (bag in a box) of syrup for pop/sodas more than cover the cost for the CO² that you buy. Charging for soda water for me is being greedy, I know it's becoming a common practice and soon I will have such a long list of restaurant I don't patronize anymore, JOEY is one, that's a nice restaurant, but they charge for soda water, the Landry's chain doesn't though so they will always get my monies.
Everything from the time I step into this Beautiful establishment. The Music , the greeting, the amazing service and of course the menu is off the chain!!
My family and I had a great dinner here! We didn't make any reservations prior, but thankfully they were able to seat our party of 14 all together. I tried their boudin balls, fish platter, red beans and rice, shrimp etouffe, and gumbo. The boudin balls had a nice crunchy outside and were soft on the inside. Their fried fish platter was a large portion and cooked to perfection. The red beans and rice were good, but my favorite was the shrimp etouffe! It was creamy and flavorful. We really enjoyed how everything came out piping hot. I also tried their Hennessy lemon drop cocktail, which had me all inspired to recreate it at home! It was a well balanced drink. Service was very attentive, and my family liked how they decorated for Mardi Gras. We'd definitely return when back in the area.
If you love Cajun food, this is the place to go. The menu you will be overwhelming because it so many good options. Unless you are in the mood for something specific. I'll just start by saying I loved everything I had accept the boudin egg rolls. This place is a win and I recommend you start with the trio - gumbo, red beans, ettoufee Kids meals catfish was so good I almost changed my order. It's fried fish with seasoned fries. Oysters on the half shell- Oyster brioche - surprisingly very tasty. Mardi Gras potato- I don't think I'd ever be able to finish one of these myself because it's so filling and rich in flavor. Wings - solid 4/5 If you can hold your liquor get the rajan Cajun. I tried ménage à trois, but it wasn't as strong. The service was fine. Nothing extraordinary, but she was nice. The restaurant is very chill. Nothing fancy.
HOUSTON, TX 77044 / SOUTHERN, CAJUN / 12-06-23 / DINNER +Customer service was friendly. +The etouffee was probably the best out of the Comfort Trio ($18). -The gumbo was a little too creamy and rich for me. -No serving spoons for appetizers. -Not much vegetable options.
I hadn't been here in a while but came to try the lunch menu. They had an appetizer and entree for $20. The restaurant looked crowded but we were seated immediately. The service were attentive and nice. I was a little disappointed this time the boudin link was very good. I ordered the catfish for my entre.. it wasn't the seasoning or anything... it have been the grease it was cooked in it just didn't taste great along with the fries. Same with the shrimp.the best thing was the corn maque choux. I kinda want my $30 back. read more
2 months ago
Quite disappointed in the food here. The pasta looked like it came straight out of a box, and the pasta-to-shrimp/sausage ratio was completely outrageous. The worst part was genuinely the pasta itself--it felt like eating a Hamburger Helper dish. Fortunately, my wife got the fish and shrimp po-boy, and I ended up ordering one to go just to have a safe option. Not sure if we'll be back. My server was super sweet still left a nice tip. read more
1 year ago
Reading cafe Rian mouth watering menu would make you hungry!!!! My friends and I drove across the world to try this Sunday ladies lunch date. Friendly service, clean appearance, smells so amazing from the door, sounds of live music fills your soul. This place sets a family, fun, and amazing food tones in the best way. This could easily be a weekly spot for me if it was much closer to my area. My crawfish and shrimp étouffée was amazing. I also took my son a dish home a crawfish sausage pasta, which had the choice of two or three meats. He loved it a lot and down it quickly. My son didn't even heat it up, and I know it was room temp at best. Since we sat there and talked for about 60 minutes and it took 40 to make it back home. It is JUST THAT GOOD, it's AMAZING. I LOOK FORWARD to returning. Reading Rian menu my mouth begin to water!!!! I can't wait to try the boudin, and Cajun baked potato, and loaded boudin. And more read more
1 year ago
Came here with some Yelp girlies for the first time on a Sunday. They open at noon and we came in about that time, with no resy. It really picked up an hour later, good amount of patrons, so I'm glad we got there early. Some even looked like regulars. Server told us they have been here since 2018. I was unfamiliar with tbis spot as its not on my side of town, but glad I went. It's a husband wife owned business, they are from Shreveport Louisiana. They owners didn't get a chance to come out and speak to us, but I think they were busy in the kitchen. Service- Diesha (sp) was our young server, and she took pretty good care of us. Answered our questions. An FYI and it's stated on the menu nearly all substitutions there's a charge. Food- I was torn between the Pontchartrain fish. But I decided on the fish & shrimp basket. You can get it fried regular price of $20 or blackened for $2 extra charge. I got it blackened, but really it's more seared or browned which I like over blackened, its healthier. And makes for more flavor. I like that I was able to sub out fries for a side salad, this was luckily no charge. They have some other sides you can sub out for an extra charge. My food was tasty, and no complaints from anyone else. The vibes were right. They have live music on Sundays. Perry the saxophonist played some instrumental music. He entertained the crowd well, and chatted with us after his set. My only true complaints was the music got too loud. We ended up having to go outside after our meal so we could talk in regular voices. Overall wishing this black owned business much success! Try the Pontchartrain fish if you go and tell me how it is, lol I have my eye on it for next time. read more
1 year ago
This was a nice Sunday treat. Located in a shopping center there was plenty of parking. They have a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating but arrive early bc it fills up quick. We arrived at noon. At first we were seated directly under a fan. They couldn't turn the fan off or down but the waitress did move us to a different table that was more comfortable. The food was well seasoned, fresh and they have a decent variety of seafood. It was very easy for me to sub things out to make my meal healthier. I had a fish basket and got my fish blackened instead of fried for $2 more, for $3 more I swapped out the fries for collard greens. You can also swap out the fries for a house salad at no charge, there are a few other items you can swap out your fries for at no charge. I had a taste for greens so was good with the $3 upcharge. The greens were delicious. Well seasoned, not at all overly seasoned and had a great texture. On Sundays, saxophonist, Perry Richard (pronounced Rih-shard) performs and he is a heck of a saxophonist. He was also really great at playing to the family-friendly crowd. He took a few requests and played directly to the young boy sitting next to us. He even let the child touch his sax and play with some of the keys. All without missing a beat. Cafe Rian is a bit of a hike from my neck of the woods but if I do return I'll be sure to try the Rian's Pontchartrain. The guy next to us had it. He raved about it and it looked amazing. If you're in the area, Cafe Rian's is definitely worth a try. They offer reasonable prices, delicious food and great vibes. read more
4 months ago
Great happy hour spot with a covered patio with outdoor seating. The tables outside are also equipped with umbrellas just in case the sun is strong. Food was great as usual, I really enjoy their Big Easy platter for Sunday brunch. The also have live music from 12-5pm. read more
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I came here on National Oyster Day. Best oysters in town hands down. The chef even came by to check if everything was good, they were more than good! read more
Coming in hot , breaking news!!! I decided to do a food review right after eating my food and here's what I thought! Lemon pepper wings were decent but the ranch dressing was not the best. Bayou fries were a little salty and didn't compare to my last experience. Price during happy hour if you dine in is $10 each. read more
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The food is great but the service is super slow! Be prepared to wait but eat good. They are busy though. Thank you Sierra and crew. The crawfish etoufee, boudain, every dang thang pasta, and crawfish poboy with Cajun fries was delicious! We really enjoyed the live saxophone player too! read more
2 years ago
The food here is delicious and presented well, they know how to cook that's for sure. It took me a while to be greeted, I had to look for someone, but when Star the bartender came she made you forget that. She was pleasant and professional. I had questions and she answered them by going to the kitchen to verify, she did t seem bothered either, that great. The feel is very Louisiana, the music sets the tone coupled with the artwork. They charge $4 for soda water though, that's a kill switch for me. The profit a restaurant makes from a BIB (bag in a box) of syrup for pop/sodas more than cover the cost for the CO² that you buy. Charging for soda water for me is being greedy, I know it's becoming a common practice and soon I will have such a long list of restaurant I don't patronize anymore, JOEY is one, that's a nice restaurant, but they charge for soda water, the Landry's chain doesn't though so they will always get my monies. read more
11 months ago
Everything from the time I step into this Beautiful establishment. The Music , the greeting, the amazing service and of course the menu is off the chain!! read more
3 months ago
10 months ago
From the service, to the food, to drinks and to the music playlist... place is a whole VIBE. Every employee there was MORE than professional and treated us better than some Family. Seriously. Easily a daily hang out here. read more
3 years ago
My family and I had a great dinner here! We didn't make any reservations prior, but thankfully they were able to seat our party of 14 all together. I tried their boudin balls, fish platter, red beans and rice, shrimp etouffe, and gumbo. The boudin balls had a nice crunchy outside and were soft on the inside. Their fried fish platter was a large portion and cooked to perfection. The red beans and rice were good, but my favorite was the shrimp etouffe! It was creamy and flavorful. We really enjoyed how everything came out piping hot. I also tried their Hennessy lemon drop cocktail, which had me all inspired to recreate it at home! It was a well balanced drink. Service was very attentive, and my family liked how they decorated for Mardi Gras. We'd definitely return when back in the area. read more
If you love Cajun food, this is the place to go. The menu you will be overwhelming because it so many good options. Unless you are in the mood for something specific. I'll just start by saying I loved everything I had accept the boudin egg rolls. This place is a win and I recommend you start with the trio - gumbo, red beans, ettoufee Kids meals catfish was so good I almost changed my order. It's fried fish with seasoned fries. Oysters on the half shell- Oyster brioche - surprisingly very tasty. Mardi Gras potato- I don't think I'd ever be able to finish one of these myself because it's so filling and rich in flavor. Wings - solid 4/5 If you can hold your liquor get the rajan Cajun. I tried ménage à trois, but it wasn't as strong. The service was fine. Nothing extraordinary, but she was nice. The restaurant is very chill. Nothing fancy. read more
3 years ago
HOUSTON, TX 77044 / SOUTHERN, CAJUN / 12-06-23 / DINNER +Customer service was friendly. +The etouffee was probably the best out of the Comfort Trio ($18). -The gumbo was a little too creamy and rich for me. -No serving spoons for appetizers. -Not much vegetable options. read more
1 year ago
We randomly found this spot and let me tell you - it was well worth taking a chance on!! The catfish was great, the seasoned fries were fresh and crunchy, and the shrimp etoufee and gumbo are definitely something to write home about! read more
1 year ago
Crawfish Etoufee; taste was great, flavor was all there. Yet, has room for improvement. I would recommend splitting the plate half white rice & half Etoufee. When you pour the Etoufee on top, the white rice is drowned by the saucy components of the Etoufee. Speaking on the consistency of the Etoufee, it was too saucy. Even after the rice absorbing excess sauce from the dish, there was still too much. The roux was correct, as well as the portion of the food served; but your drowned in the sauce, this can be a common problem when the Etoufee is cooked in a large batch. Would consider straining some before serving. Service and Ambience, no complaints. For my first time here, I would consider returning with family. read more
Simply delish! I suggested this place as a dining option after seeing all the positive reviews. My dining partner is a fan of Cajun food, so we ventured here on a busy Saturday. First things first, we were the only two patrons that were not of the dominant ethnicity represented here. It doesn't usually bother me, but I definitely felt like the whole restaurant stared at us the second we walked in. If you're sensitive to this type of thing, get your food to go. For the appetizer, we ordered the bam bam shrimp, and for my entree I ordered The Big Easy which consisted of smothered unspecified fish, etoufee, and corn choux. My dining partner ordered the Blackened Redfish Pontchartrain but substituted the rice out for fries for $7, which I thought was a bit hefty. The bam bam shrimp was fine, but the smothered fish in The Big Easy was remarkable! That sauce was so flavorful and amazing! The corn choux was pretty tasty even though the corn was on the dry and overcooked side. I ordered a Long Island ice tea but couldn't finish it, as I was pretty drunk after consuming half of it. Overall great place and worth a return visit. read more
3 years ago
Food was So tasty and came out fast! But I was sold by the staff being so attentive. There was almost a full house because it was lunchtime and they showed no signs of stress. I never had to search for our waitress, who was very accommodating for my child. They had a very talented musician playing all the hits. However, I'm giving 4 stars because it was way too loud for such a small area. We spent most of the time yelling in order to be heard. I left with a headache. read more
I was told this place was phenomenal, so we trecked an hour away to try it! As soon as we arrived we were greeted so warmly by the owner! She was so sweet. I loved the fact that this place had an outdoor seating as well, especially for crawsfish. We ended up sitting at the bar. The bartender was not really attentive but we ended up starting off with the boudin eggrolls. Which were so crispy and delicious! For entree's I ordered the Rian's Pontchartrain and my friend ordered the Big Easy. The portion sizes were humungous. The Rian's Pontchartrain was good, the dirty rice was so good! But the Big Easy was even better. The fish was so good and the etoufee was unforgettable! Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
What a random find! Trying to find something relatively close to IAH given the monstrous size of Houston and I came upon this gem. It is in a nicer than average strip mall and there was plenty of parking in front. I arrived right before the dinner rush and I'm glad I did. While there was never a wait, every table got full. There is also a bar area where you can sit at the counter, have a drink, full service menu, and watch some TV. Service was excellent. The hostess, with very friendly and my waitress calls equally so, offering multiple recommendations on the extensive Cajun menu. I had one of the samplers. They had a cup of both the étouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice. What a perfect variety if you're torn on what to order. I also had to start out on some Boudin, which was very fresh and you can tell made from scratch. If you've heard of this you sure; and if you're reading this review, take a chance. You won't be disappointed. read more
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Excellent food, service and music. Only con is the charge for alcohol tax added to receipt. read more
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Wow! The meal was amazing; service was good; place was packed; atmosphere was pumped and exciting; super friendly wait staff. The Pontchartrain made me think I was I. lake Charles! Oysters were fried perfectly. If you like Cajun and seafood -PLEASE do yourself a favor and hit this spot. Wow! (Did I say that already?) read more
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First off the vibe here was unexpected for a little corner spot in Summerwood. I walked in around an hour before closing and it was pretty full. Music was a vibe. The space is quaint and cozy. Perfect for families or a hang out sesh with friends for drinks by the bar. I was served by a nice young woman as our waitress. She wasn't overly attentive but that's ok- to me. Especially since I arrived an hour before closing . I didn't feel rushed or anything For food : Crawfish dip with homemade tortilla chips.those chips were everythingg for me yum and dip was perfect Every dang thang pasta- flavor was very good. It was a bit light on the chicken bits but pasta is always a filling option. Comes with a buttery bread The frozen drink I had was ménage trios -- ok maybe I'm a light weight but that drink was hitttting lol and tasted so good. Yes don't skip that ! read more
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3 years ago
Nice quaint little spot that was recommended to us by a friend. Food was delicious. Customers' service was good also. I had the Shrimp PoBoy with Cajun fries and a side of MacNCheese. My wife had the Every Dang Thang Pasta and it was delicious!!! We will definitely be back.. there's a full bar I need to check out next time. read more
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12230 W Lake Houston Pkwy
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Houston, TX 77044
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