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    Cafe Rian Cajun Cafe

    4.2 (554 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer A.

    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.

    Ashley B.

    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.

    1. Crawfish Etouffe with Rice
    Karina N.

    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 bill. That $4 for the soda water is a killer, ugh.
    Stephen D.

    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.

    Boudin egg rolls!
    King T.

    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!!

    Catfish 'basket' w fries and hush puppies.  Makers Mark Old Fashion

    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.

    Catfish & Shrimp Basket
    Kandiss T.

    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!

    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.

    Fried Fish Platter
    Carissa C.

    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.

    Ménage à trois
    Taylor H.

    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.

    Christopher S.

    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.

    Bam bam shrimp
    Patty C.

    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.

    Crawfish ca-so dip
    Kelisha D.

    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.

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    The food was great no complaints. The customer service was nice and the ambiance was cozy. They offer outdoor seating if you prefer also.

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    9 months ago

    1st visit there. The food was prepared just right and so very delicious. Food as good as in New Orleans.

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    9 months ago

    Great food, service,and ambiance! We always enjoy dining there. I especially enjoy their boudin balls.

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