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Cajun Bistro 7

4.0 (646 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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47. Grilled Oyster On the Half Shell / Hào Nướng Mỡ Hành Đậu Phộng
Tiffany L.

I really wanted to try this place after seeing how busy it always is and hearing that their California Sweet sauce was what they were known for. We ordered 4 lbs of shrimp, mussels, clams, and crawfish, along with grilled oysters on the half shell, garlic noodles, and rice. The garlic noodles came out first, and unfortunately they were pretty underwhelming. There were plenty of chunks of garlic, but the noodles themselves weren't very garlicky and were noticeably lacking salt and overall flavor. The grilled oysters were actually pretty good. They were topped with a generous amount of fried shallots, which added a nice crunch and flavor. The seafood boil, however, was probably one of the most disappointing boils I've had. We ordered the California Sweet sauce since that's what I had heard they were known for, but the sauce barely tasted like anything. It was so bland that I actually asked our waitress if this was really the sauce, and she confirmed that it was. We later realized they had completely missed our pound of clams, so they remade part of the order. I asked if they could make that bag with the Louisiana Hot sauce instead. When it arrived, the sauce still looked somewhat similar to the California Sweet, but it had noticeably more seasoning and, most importantly, actually had flavor. That made me wonder if something was off with our first bag. The first sauce had essentially no seasoning and was so bland that when we poured everything out, the sauce literally looked like beaten eggs. Since they had also forgotten the clams, I'm not sure if the first bag was made correctly at all. Maybe we just had an off night, but based on how much I was looking forward to trying this place, it was a pretty disappointing experience. If the first sauce was actually how the California Sweet is supposed to taste, I'd personally choose Kickin' Crab over this place.

4 lbs of Shrimp and Crawfish: Original Louisiana
Vanessa C.

What a wonderful treat! I was visiting friends out in San Jose and we were looking for a Cajun spot. Fortunately, it was open late and was next to some boba as well. We went in at 9 pm on a Friday night with a group of eight of us. Please note that the restaurant is tiny so it did take sometime while we waited for our table, but we did not wait too long. There was plenty of parking spots in the plaza and the restaurant was a little loud, but it was a small place for a bunch of people dining in on a late evening. The service was great. They were checking in whenever we were ready to order and answering all of our questions. Because our group was so large, we did have to squish into a small table, but it did not make the food any less delicious. They had a special where we could choose 4 pounds of any types of shrimp, mussels, crawfish, clam. This was a great deal, and I wish I knew to order more. Once we were finished with this 4 pounds... We ordered some more. I believe we ordered with the Louisiana sauce at medium and it was to die for. We also tried the sweet California, but I thought it was just OK. To be honest, it was a little bit too sweet for me, but everyone's taste differ. We also ordered the basil clams and they were also delicious but they did come pretty late into a meal. My friends that don't eat seafood, enjoyed the lamb chops, the chicken wings, the garlic noodles and some other dishes. All in all, I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a great spot to enjoy with friends and I am so grateful that it was open late night. I am already thinking about the next time I come to visit San Jose to eat some more.

Kevin P.

Lots of seating. We were seated but kinda of sat around and waited for a good 5 minutes until we had to remind the staff to get us our menu. Our water was also never once refilled. Customer service was definitely lacking. Crawfish: 3/5 Shrimp: 3.5/5 Potato's were not fully cooked inside Corn was too mushy and overcooked Garlic noodles: 5/5, tastes home made and amazing If you don't mind hit or miss suprise bag while the employees are having fun and cracking jokes with each other, this is definitely the spot as they open really late at night and the pricing is very fair.

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Anh T.

Very busy even late at night. We came Saturday around 9:30pm and waited about 20 minutes. It was weird that after we were seated, they brought out the limes, salt, and pepper but we sat there maybe 10 minutes and had to flag someone down to give us menus. Very much gen z service here. We got garlic noodles and the 4lb combo (2lbs crawfish, 1lb shrimp, 1lb mussels) with medium spice Sweet California sauce. The garlic noodles are very homey and uniquely Vietnamese. They remind me a lot of my mom's cooking. I don't recommend the crawfish right now because they were so small and overcooked. However the shrimp was plump and sweet, so I wish we got more of that instead. There were a bunch of empty shells in our bag because the actual mussels fell out. It's very crowded seating inside the restaurant. Parking is easy at night but during the day, the plaza is extremely crowded.

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Jecy L.

Amazing meal! More of a sweet and creamy type of sauce. The garlic noodles were super garlicky, which was so good and different from the typical noodles I've had at seafood boil restaurants.

47. Grilled Oyster On the Half Shell / Hào Nướng Mỡ Hành Đậu Phộng
Nareena V.

I've came here 2 more times after our first visit and my opinion has definitely improved on this place. This place gets pretty busy so just keep in mind you might have to wait before getting seated. As for food, we ordered the 3lb combo (1 crawfish, 2 shrimp) in sweet California mild, rice, fries and grilled oysters. The combo came out pretty fast. I really love this sweet California sauce- it's creamy and delicious. I would even try medium since I hardly taste the spice for a mild. The fries and grilled oyster took a while to come out. Fries were good. The grilled oysters were yummy but I don't think I'd order them again. Service can be a bit slow. I would ask them for more limes or a bowl and they would forget and I would have to ask them again. However, I will say the workers here are very kind! Overall, good food, ok service - definitely coming back!

37. Boiling Mussel
Kijana Q.

Stopped into this spot because me and my partner in crime were hungry after a long day of ocean dwelling. Both being huge fans of seafood and Cajun food, I looked up what was close by on the way home. This spot was small and jam packed busy at almost 9pm when we got there. Moderately decorated but not really Cajun themed 3/5. I ordered mussels and he ordered shrimp, plus some wings on the side. The service was quick, almost too quick, and I felt a bit rushed to order. I'm sure it's because they were packed and were trying to turn as many tables as possible, but it still felt a bit much, service gets a 3.75/5. I ordered my muscles sweet California style and wood ordered his shrimp spicy Cajun. Mine were perfect hard 5/5 for flavor, cook, and presentations. Woods shrimp was a 4.75/5 because it was a bit too spicy. The wings were basic flavor but well cooked, 4/5. Overall I give this place a 4/5

Emily M.

My all time favorite seafood boil place. They are open till 4am so it's a great place for late night munchies. Pro tip if you come after 11pm you get a free pound of any seafood. My go to is also ways one of their combos with sweet California with mild spice. The grilled oysters are always a hit as an appetizer if you are feeling extra hungry. The restaurant is pretty small so I wouldn't recommend coming with a group lager than 4 unless you come during off hours

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Lloyd C.

I've been eyeing Cajun Bistro 7 for awhile now. Located in the very busy shopping mall where parking is a headache sometimes. I got a takeout order, but the service was ok - not bad. The decor is simple and modest. They do have several tables that they can moved together if you have a large party of 8+. I do like that they open up til late hours. Garlic Parmesan Noodles (3/5) - They gave a decent portion, which was a plus. The noodles used in my order were Linguine noodles and a bit overcooked. The flavor was mild and bland. Not one of the better tasting garlic noodles I've had. I'll be back to try their other dishes.

73. Combination Fried Rice / Cơm Chiên Dương Châu
Khai T.

I've came here regularly but the quality was down recently: - The crawfish had less sauce than before, and the garlic noodles were overcooked. - The combination fried rice was kinda wet, it should be drier to get the authentic taste of fried rice. By the way, the service was friendly and fast. The restaurant was clean and had a lot of seats.

Emily S.

My friend and I were sooo excited to come here since we came here before and the food was very good. We came in on Wednesday at around 6pm and there was no wait and only 2 other parties inside, however it did take 40 min for the food to come out. We ordered the sweet California 3 pound combo- it was definitely NOT what we got last time. Instead of a garlic buttery sweet sauce it was just straight up CLUMPS of mayo- I even had to double check with the staff that it was sweet California. Also got the garlic parm noodles and they were overcooked and falling apart. The noodles tasted like they were covered in mayo too. Overall I'm really sad that this was a disappointing experience since we were looking forward to it and it took so long to come out. Not a single customer or food delivery person who came in had their food out in anything close to "on time". They were always told 10 more minutes for 30 to go by. We hate wasting food and this was not a cheap meal. 3lb combo was $2 extra if 2lb were crawfish (which is what we ordered) and we could not finish it. It was truly inedible because it was just clumps of mayo :(

Lamb chops and fries 5/5
Vanessa P.

I love this seafood boil place! I've been on the hunt for a new favorite seafood place and this one is it. I love their fresh seafood taste, especially the combo boil with their Sweet California flavor. It's creamy, not too sweet and has a nice savory kick. My family loves their shaken beef and garlic noodles plate, the lamb chops plate and on a few occasions I've ordered their Bun Rieu and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I didn't think a place that excelled so well in their seafood boil game would be able to also make delicious soup, but this place nails it! The garlic noodles here are silky and tasty, the meat here is grilled to perfection and the soup is filled with all kinds of delicious morsels like the chunky fried tofu in a rich, flavorful tomato based broth. Their service is quick and friendly, you only need to raise a hand and they're quick to check on you for water refills. The restaurant is a small hole-in-the-wall type of vibe but its charming. They have about several tables and it can get very busy. I always see a ton of people phoning in for pickup orders . I like to make it before the dinner rush because on a typical Thursday night I've heard them quote a 2 hr wait. Bistro 7 shares the parking lot in a very busy shopping plaza so also be prepared to drive around looking for parking.

45. Boiling Shrimp: Sweet California
Rizza V.

Service 2/5: had to ask twice for straws, they forgot about our order of fries so it came when we were almost done with our meal Ambiance 3/5: dirty but homey, no music so it was awkward you can hear people cough and sneeze, appreciated how gloves and napkins were on the table Shrimp spicy sweet california 4/5: creamy, sweet, spicy, tangy, unique, shrimp was plump & cooked well Garlic noodles with shaken beef 4/5: needed more garlic, soy sauce plenty of beef and noodles, big portion Fries with cajun seasoning 2/5: wish they served normal cajun fries, cajun seasoning separate, seasoning hit the back of your throat, fries resembled mcdonalds

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Ask the Community - Cajun Bistro 7

Are you guys really open til 4:00am?

Yes, they are open til 4am.

Is there carbs or sugar in the original Louisiana sauce (i.e. flour, corn starch, sugar, etc...)?

I think so, it's spicy sauce with mayo I believe

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