The food is fresh, but in my opinion, it lacks flavor. It has spice, but not much else in terms of taste. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive at first, but seemed a bit annoyed when I mentioned I was charged for something I didn't receive. The prices are reasonable. Personally, I didn't enjoy the boil, but the off-the-chain shrimp was decent. Also, if your meal receipt doesn't match the charge on your card, a 4% fee is applied to all debit/credit card payments. Ambiance is nice and music was good read more

There's great crawfish and then there is the best crawfish experience of my entire life!!! The delicious Cajun Claws was rated GQ's top 10 restaurants in the country. A true dive bar. I even toured the kitchen where they make the magic happen & was introduced to the owner, Mr Donni -- a huge fan of my dad, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. He was as warm & welcoming as they come. A true crawfish boil master, with the most impressive technique for assuring the best flavor possible. I really enjoyed learning about the production and selection process for the best boiled crawfish Louisiana has to offer. The added bonus was getting to taste huge, select crawfish (no smallsies), seasoned to absolute perfection -- spicy and not overly salty. Delicious mixed drinks, great small beer selection that was served in a frosty mug & groovy playlist curated by Brooke, one of their most amazing associates. If you think you've had great crawfish, I beg you to take a trip to Abbeville to try this hidden gem. Their fried shrimp are amazing as well. You will not be disappointed. Call ahead to check their hours, as they are only serving during peak crawfish season & specific times to guarantee the best selection. read more

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*Absolutely largest and tastiest boiled crawfish I have ever eaten. The only problem is it is a long wait for a table. But worth the wait.*

Fried Shrimp Appetizer was insanely great. Short staffed so waiting was very long. Crawfish were Epic read more

One star for the size! OVER PRICED, and under-flavored boiled crawfish. 5 lbs for $51.99. We didn't realize why we had not been in years, our visit tonight made it clear. read more

I live in Dallas and travel to Lafayette for work often. Everyone kept telling me to come here for the best crawfish. Well, they aren't wrong. It was phenomenal. I also had the fried shrimp after it was suggested by a friend; also delicious. I believe I was offered 4 different spice levels, I went one below the spiciest option and it was perfect. Crawfish were perfect size, peeled easily, and taste was on point. I took off 1 Star because I had to wait an hour and a half for a table. When I was finally sat I looked around and saw several open tables. I would certainly come back and you expect a decent wait at a great restaurant; but the wait was excessive. read more

Cajun Claws - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

Always nice size yummy crawfish.. Great service.. Just always so cold in there!! 3rd time here... Love love this place! read more

Cajun Claws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

Don't bother going if you don't have an inside connection. Waited over 5 hours. They said take it or leave it Not worth the time Staff doesn't care & told us we could leave if we didn't like it. read more

Cajun Claws - Waited in line for over 5 hours. They said "take it or leave it" Piss poor service I'll never go back - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

Laid back Cajun Restaurant. Comfortable ambience. Best boiled crawfish I've ever had.

We love love love this place and we are picky. If you want super large delicious crawfish, this is the place. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it is amazing. The two seatings are odd but part of experience. read more

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This place deserves many awards! Food is on point!!! Yes you will have to wait, but it will be worth it!

You have to go at 3 to put your name down to get a table. They don't open until 5. That's the downside. The crawfish Aaron great. The fried shrimp appetizer is awesome. Better to get the appetizer than the meal ($) unless you just have to have the fries and salad. Sometimes if the crawfish are plentiful, you order crawfish to go and pickup through the drive-thru. Place doesn't look like much, but the taste you'll remember and not find elsewhere. read more

I live in New Orleans and have been here for 8 years but originally from Morgan City. New Orleans may have their claim to fame with their haute cuisine but can't hold a stick, candle, or whatever you chose to hold to Cajun claws when it comes to crawfish. Get there early as in before they even start seating. You won't regret it. It will cut down on the wait time drastically. Get the fried shrimp for an app. You won't regret coming to the cajun coast for some of the best crawfish around. read more

Cajun Claws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

Totally worth the 4 hour drive!! These are the best crawfish I have ever eaten. Big, juicy and huge claws. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, I've had no better. It's as though each one was hand picked. The corn, potatoes, and onions were fabulous. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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The place was busy but the wait staff checked on us constantly. The crawfish & shrimp we dine to perfection. Both types of seafood were large. You will not find small crawfish mixed in with large so the restaurant pays attention to what they serve. read more

Good crawfish! Horrible service. They cater to the owners friends and owners kids friends and make everyone else wait hrs for a table. What ever happen to catering to the customer. They don't take reservations unless you are friends with the family. And watch out because if you complain they tell you to leave! read more

Always have the biggest crawfish around and great service to go with it. The owners take much pride in there service and having great food. If u haven't tried it fo and see for yourself, they never disappoint. read more

Love this place! Biggest yet tenderest crawfish I've ever had. To bad I'm in Houston now.

Best crawfish in Louisiana but you'd better get there early. Great service and authentic Cajun.

Did a day trip out to Lafayette with some friends and shot down to Abbeville specifically for a Cajun Claws. I had tried it once before when I was in Abbeville on business and thoroughly ruined a white dress shirt. This time I was more appropriately attired. We got our spot on the "list" and heading over to Shucks for our 5pm slot. Although many on yelp have been critical of the system, it worked fine for us and we were seated promptly with the first wave of customers. Although the waiter simply asked 3 or 5 (pounds) one of my friends in a fit of pique requested and received a menu revealing options beyond crawfish. We were there for a single reason so everyone eventually ordered their respective portion but the table next to us got some fried stuff that looked tasty, I went with the five pounds extra hot and it was everything crawfish could be. Seriously this place has ruined crawfish for me - they are mini lobsters and cooked perfectly, don't think anyone else holds a candle. I will be making the 2.5 hour drive from New Orleans many times in the future. read more

Cajun Claws - bruh - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

I'm going to leave another review here. I was in line at 3:00 with maybe 6-7 people in front of me. At 5:00 when people started getting seated, I was told that I didn't make the "first round" and I would be on the second round. Apparently, and I observed this first hand, they have quite a bit of "local" favoritism going on here. When I asked the person doing the seating about what was going on, I was told "that's not my problem if you weren't here at 3:00". When I showed her my name on the list, she didn't know what to say. By missing the "first round" at 5:00, it now became "maybe" 7:00 before my party OF THREE PEOPLE could be seated. The hostess was beyond disrespectful. A person walked over and very politely asked where his party was on the waiting list and when he asked the simple question of "about how much longer do you think", he was promptly told "you and your party can leave if you don't like it"!! Needles to say, even though this is some of the best crawfish I've eaten, this was my last time here!! There's no food worth this crap. NEVER, and I repeat, NEVER again will I come here. This place can kiss my ass!! read more

Easily one of the best if not the best restaurants to get boiled crawfish in Acadiana. The crawfish are hand selected and all are large. I've never been to another crawfish house that serves crawfish as large as Cajun Claws. Let me reiterate, ALL the crawfish served are large. In most places you get small to large in a batch and that proportion varies from serving to serving. They also serve them using one of four different heat levels of your selection, which is nice. They also use Tabasco pepper mash as one of the seasonings, which gives them a distinctive flavor. The restaurant is only open during crawfish season, which typically runs December through May. They also usually are open on Friday and Saturday starting out and then expand to more days as supply and demand direct. Make sure to call for availability and to see if they're open. They frequently run out of crawfish so get in line early. Additionally, they have non boiled crawfish food items that are great. Try their poboys or seafood platters. Also, for desert get the lemon ice cream pistolettes. read more

Cajun Claws - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Abbeville, Louisiana

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Hands down, the best crawfish I'm in South Louisiana. Always huge and cooked perfectly. The shrimp is some of the best shrimp I've had as well. No joke, this place is the real deal read more

I've eaten crawfish my entire life and my family is from Breaux Bridge- crawfish capital of the world- These are by far the best crawfish in the world! They are huge and taste unbelievable! Try the fried shrimp and crawfish nachos for apps then do the cajun delight with lemon or chocolate for dessert- THE BEST. Super long wait but its worth it!!! read more

The crawfish are AWESOME and undoubtedly the best BUT, the proprietors are arrogant and the price is VERY HIGH. You can get just as good crawfish, maybe not quite as big, at other places served with a SMILE! Cajun Claws' bar opens at 3:30 so you can put your name of the list for their opening at 5 p.m. Of course they're counting on you spending lots in the bar while you're waiting. As of 2/18/11 3 lb. of crawfish will set you back $20.95. It's a family-run business and most are rude. read more

After waiting two and a half hours for a table, watching other folks getting seated, and one group being seated after paying the hostess, we were asked to leave after complaining. Customer service does not appear to be a priority. Very disappointing, with so many other options and choices to eat, we will not be returning. The sad thing is the manager probably does not care..... read more

From the moment you walk in, this wonderful establishment draws you in with the rich smells of superiorly boiled seafood and inviting service! A truly satisfying dining experience for both local and for travelers alike. read more

There is no place that serves bigger, juicier, cleaner, or better tasting crawfish than Cajun Claws. This place holds up their reputation as serving the best crawfish anywhere. At any point in the season, their crawfish are bigger than anyone elses'. The flavor is incredible, the super hot is the best. The wait is long, but the time passes nicely with ice cold beers from the bar. The fried shrimp and other appetizers are unique and just delicious and can be served while waiting in the bar. Every trip to Cajun Claws is an incredible and satisfying experience. read more

Great crawfish. Casual. I was confused, because we were not given menus. Waitress asked if we wanted crawfish, sides such as onions, mushrooms, or corn on cob. Got 5 lbs of crawfish each. 5 lbs might sound like a lot, but if that's all u r eating, it's just right. Small place. I can see where they would favor locals, as they do not have to rely on tourism. It still does not excuse bad manners business wise. Pricey, but husband say good crawfish cost. Yes they do folks. 5 lbs of crawfish each and three beers set us back 97.74$ The only reason I gave three stars, is because of price and they will cater to "oil industry" customers. Why wouldn't they? They have deep pockets and will always be there! read more

Great crawfish! I will be back. Just keep in mind you pay for the quality. We ordered a pitcher of beer, a 5 pound tray of crawfish, a cup of gumbo and boiled shrimp and the bill was 113 dollars for the 2 of us before the tip. Like I said best crawfish I have had in the area but u do pay for it. read more

Good but pricey! Not that crowded. Had to wait a over a half hour to get our tab even though we asked twice for it. All I can say is "Bring your wallet." read more

Arrived at 2:15 to sign up at 4:00 to get a table at 5:00---it is worth all the trouble but this time an EMPLOYEE arrived little before 3:00 and said she would take our names and put them on the official list at 4:00 and we could go ahead and leave-- well, we left and came back at 4:30 to see a sign on the door saying any reservations taken before 4:00 WOULD NOT BE HONORED--so punishing customers for the actions of one employee is not good business-will rethink further visits but I guess it doesn't matter to them read more

Will never go to Cajun Claws again. Went in very early to get first seating. Counted 6 other couples/groups waiting. When signing in noticed quite a few more names on list. Seems that they allow school kids to stop in and sign list for their parents when they leave school. We did not make first seating but was second on the list now. My wife went up and looked at list. She commented that she will get seated second. Worker said not if someone who signed list ahead of us but was not in the waiting room now would come in before our name was called. Did not sit well with us. Then someone walked in for table. The worker asked why she wasn't on the list. She said, I forgot to come in early and sign in. The worker said, follow me, I'll find you a table. we left and went to Richard's where crawfish is great and there in no funny business with "the list". read more

Cajun Claws has by far the biggest and best boiled crawfish around. They are ALWAYS huge. Like mini lobsters. And be sure you get there early! People wait for hours for this good stuff. read more

Not sure where the negativity comes from in the other reviews as we were just passing through town and can't comment on the normal procedure. We saw the packed parking lot and as we love crawfish thought we would give it a try. Walked right in and were seated immediately. The cold Abita hit the spot after a long day of driving and the platter of crawfish came out in ten minutes. And the crawfish were excellent as were the corn and potatoes topped off with lemon pistoletts for desert. Joey our waiter was very congenial and kept us entertained. read more

hands down - best crawfish on the planet. super friendly staff, warm atmosphere. call ahead or arrive early - you will not be disappointed.