My Dad and I drove 50 minutes each way to eat seafood here, honestly I was a little skeptical after arriving and only seeing a mostly empty parking lot then again it was mid-afternoon. Well after walking through the door that was held open by Jade who turned out to be our server my attitude immediately changed and I kinda knew this was going to be a excellent experience. My 90 year old dad never goes anywhere without his wheelchair which can come with some challenges but Jade took the time to ensure it was not an issue here and made my dad feel comfortable before taking our drink order I had a coca-cola since I was driving and my dad ordered an ice cold Miller Lite in a bottle and a glass of water. The selections here are many but we had decided before we started driving here we both wanted boiled crabs for sure among a few other things. We both ordered a cup of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo to start served with white rice it was absolutely delicious with a dark roux and very flavorful as I expected from these parts. Then the entrées, I knew immediately I wanted the blue point boiled crabs and shrimp with potatoes and corn cooked extra spicy, even though it's messy being the crabs are boiled live and there's work to get to the delicate sweet meat it's worth the effort especially since these blue crabs were very big which made me very happy. My dad decided on the fried shrimp basket that came with fries and a side salad which made me question his choice since I know he loves crab but maybe the blue crabs was a little more work than he wanted to tackle so I ordered him a side of snow crabs which he loves and is much less of a mess, this made him raise his brow but once the food arrived he enjoyed it all not only because it was so delicious but mostly because he and I were sharing a meal that we have enjoyed all my life. The service here was exceptional I know the place wasn't busy but Jade paid extra to ensure we had the best experience and really catered to my dad making this a memorable experience that we both will never forget. This was definitely worth the drive, the food was fresh and delicious and we both left knowing we will do this again - it was a good day... read more

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This place is huge! You can't miss it. Went there after a softball game with a large crowd and accommodated all of us! The service was great and it honestly did not take long to get our food. I ordered the crawfish with sausage potatoes and corn and some shrimp spicy and honestly it was delicious but not as spicy as i thought it would be I would say it was mild I even ordered extra spice but would go back again read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - 3lbs of spicy crawfish with corn, potato, sausage and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

Went last night. Driveway & parking are rough, glad we were in a JEEP. The boiled crawfish were "medium" size & still expensive. Advice: Call ahead & go early. The seasonings except salt are applied to the outsides of the shells after cooking. So Cayenne gets on hands, eventually on lips & nose, then eyes. Just order "regular/mild" and season with the dipping sauce. We never do it that way at home. The underlying problems are from difficult crawish crop & supplies, for several years now. All the crawfish places are experiencing this. Overall, this has been an excellent place for boiled local seafoods. Will wait to try again in a few weeks. The shrimp are fine, "A-OK", & a bit less expensive. read more

We decided to try Cajun Claws as it seemed busy enough that it must be good - nope! The boiled crawfish was not only overpriced ($40 for 5 lbs) it seemed really dirty & no flavor sadly. The snow crab was just ok, definitely no sweet flavor that I normally taste. The mushrooms you can add for an additional charge (and the waitress raved about them) were terrible. They were the type Chinese restaurants put in their stir fry which definitely do not belong in boiled seafoods! The good part was the corn was really good & the potatoes were cooked properly. Unfortunately- sorry we even went here & wasted my money! I really wanted to support the restaurant, however; I personally won't be returning. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - 1 lb snow crab with corn, potatoes & paid to add mushrooms that were terrible - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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We are truck drivers passing through and stopped here specifically because the restaurant's website advertised fresh crawfish. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. and, since that was the main reason we came, we ordered crawfish. The waitress laughed and told us they had stopped serving crawfish two weeks ago. We explained that their website still showed it as available, also with capital letters it is written on their roof but there was no acknowledgment that the information was inaccurate. We ended up ordering baked fish, a burger, and two sweet teas instead. Unfortunately, the service only got worse. Two tables seated after us received their large seafood platters, finished eating, paid their checks, and left before we even received our food. We didn't get our meals until around 8:00 p.m. On our way out, we politely asked to speak with a manager just to make them aware of our experience. The manager listened but didn't apologize or show any concern. He simply stood there with no reaction. Ironically, the host and another server were much more apologetic than the manager. As travelers, it felt like local customers were receiving much more attention than those just passing through. We also noticed another truck driver, still wearing his headset, waiting a very long time for his food as well. We weren't looking for free food or compensation--just an apology and some acknowledgment of the poor experience. Keeping the website updated and improving customer service would go a long way. read more

Really enjoyed dining here. The service was attentive, the restaurant was clean, and everything we ordered was prepared well. It was a relaxed and enjoyable experience, and I would definitely consider coming back. read more

From entering the business, I was greeted by two extremely helpful hostesses, who were extremely helpful in setting the scene for a great evening. The surrounding tables were filled with families enjoying their meals, providing the ambiance I wanted. The three pounds of crawfish and shrimp boil with snow crab legs I ordered were seasoned perfectly, satisfying my hunger with excellent flavors. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Great setting for an incredible meal! - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

Found out about this place on good eats with Tangi Pat. Very happy that we stopped here! We love the decor, the friendly service and the phenomenal food. You're ever traveling on I 10 this is a must stop at. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - King crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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1 Star Review Service was horrible. We waited over 30-45 minutes for our food, and when it finally came out, it was still cold. The guy in the back tried to compensate us for the wait by giving us some potato salad and french fries, but I had ordered the gumbo--so that didn't even go with my meal. The food was very bland, and the gumbo had a burnt taste to it. Definitely not worth the wait or the price. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - That's the gumbo yuck doesn't even look appealing - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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We arrive right after opening and there appeared to be only one waitstaff but it wasn't busy and she did a grand job of greeting us and making us feel welcome. Her service was impeccable. The food was very good. I had the fried shrimp w fries, spouse had the shrimp and oysters and grandson had a burger that he described as very delicious. Would definitely recommend this restaurant! This is one of our stops when leaving BR. read more

Got there at 7 pm. Greeter seemed angry and I could not understand a word she said. We were seated finally. My fiancé ordered fried crawfish poor boy. I order 1/2 pound of shrimp and 1 pound of dongenous crab. At 7:30 my fiancé received her fried crawfish poor boy, me, nothing. She finished eating. At 8:30 still nothing on my shrimp and crab, I asked the waitress for my bill, paid, walked out. Wasted date night. Will not be back. No management or explanation. Also the table Was really dirty and disgusting and it grossed me out. read more

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I walked to the bar and asked the restaurant attended/bar waitress. If you all would sell me a pound of steamed shrimp to go .... She said absolutely , 30 minutes later. I received a to go box with onions, corn on the cob, bell peppers, and a few shrimp. ... not for sure if the waitress was incompetent. , or maybe she don't know what a pound of steamed shrimp is ... I don't know, but I canceled the transaction with my bank ... as an OTR truck driver, I will not go back there again ... I even canceled my $15 tip .... On a $20 meal. ... read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - This is what I look like when the waitress brought corn on the cob out to me instead of steamed shrimp .... - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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This place is huge! Perfect for USL and Saints games! They have a nice bar and service is good. Crawfish were very tasty and absolutely huge. They have an extensive menu and we will return to try some crawfish étouffée. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Deez are monsters - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

Food was delicious-fresh snow crab, fresh shrimp, and we hit a half off special on the pound servings. We missed crawfish season but will come back for sure. Only an hour out from lake Charles but will put it on the to-do list. Other food options and dinner plates to select from, gumbo had choice of seafood or chicken/sausage. read more

I love this place. My husband always gets me chicken and sausage gumbo bc he is a yankee and doesn't eat gumbo.

Amazing crawfish! The open concept of the place is also very nice so you're not crowded. The only downside is its so good so everyone wants go which can lead to delays in getting food. read more

Good boil and good people... as a trucker it was worth it and my dog Angel loved their potato's

I was so excited to eat crawfish in Louisiana! After some searching, found this spot off the highway. 5lbs of crawfish, 1.5 lbs of shrimp. I've never been so happy peeling crawfish for a hour lol. This was beyond good! I thought the crawfish were huge but a lady chatted with us for awhile (I secretly think she was appalled by how we were peeling the crawfish;)) and said crawfish season was in April and to come back then. I will definitely be back at some point in prime crawfish season! Took the churro bites to go for the road trip back to Houston and they totally hit the spot. Dipping sauces included vanilla, caramel and raspberry. Well worth the drive to eat here! read more

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Broiled sea food was fantastic Guy playing music was amazing. He could play anything. My grandkids had a great time. read more

Food and service were very good. Served quickly smiling faces and good portions!!!! Lots of parking easy on and off I-10.

Was excited to try the seafood gumbo, but was extremely disappointed. The broth was very light and bland- basically watered down. It only came with shrimp and very few pieces of crawfish in it with a side of rice. The shrimps were a great size, but the meat itself was lacking flavor. The spicy seasoning was sprinkled on top of the shrimp, rather than being cooked with it along with the corn and potatoes. The seasonings on the table had to be used to give it flavor. I guess I'm just used to a different style of seafood boil. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Seafood gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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Went and got 2 bowls of gumbo for take out on a stormy day. It came with rice and potato salad. I will say it was edible but I've had much better. Just chunked chicken breast for the chicken. The sausage was rubbery. It was a very light gumbo, I prefer a dark rue over light. The potato salad was very bland. The gumbo was also bland but I was at home with all my spices do was able to spice it up real good. Since they have very good reviews, I'm feeling like this is probably just not their signature dish and so we will have to go for dine in and have some crawfish or shrimp to give a review more on what they seemingly specialize in, more than just a bowl of gumbo. read more

When you know you have a JEEP CLUB coming in Close down for general public - so those of us don't get trapped with poor service because of the CLUB. Especially if your servers & kitchen can't handle the mass influx! Crawfish étouffée was very good. Fried Alligator basket not so good. All batter - read more

Who knew you could pull off the interstate next to truck stops and be so delighted by the food and service! The catfish as perfect! The burger was good! I made a choice to get the burger because we were traveling late and I was going to share with my pupster. We will definitely stop here on our return trip but I won't be getting a burger. I'm salivating just thinking of the piping hot fried fish platter. So, the proverbial "doggie bag" didn't make it through the night. It was almost just as good cold. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Seasoning Wall - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

Had the opportunity to eat here recently and figured I'd drop a line. The atmosphere is relaxed. A metal building establishment finished nice on the inside. The crawfish were YUGE. My wife got a crawfish salad which was tasty as well. Next time, I'm trying the bloomin onion as an appetizer, it looked incredible. We'll be back. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - 5 lbs of Boiled Beauties - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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Over priced for average Cajun food. The menu prices online are not current. I did not appreciate the surprise of over $25 when paying for my food at the restaurant. Also the roads to the restaurant need to be repaved so drive carefully! read more

The food was AMAZING, NEVER had a shrimp Poy boy before and they did it right. Soft bread, big shrimp tangy sauce. If I could give it 10 . I would read more

loved the music so much I cried a little the food was great everything was perfect thank you guys so much

I love this place! There staff is so wonderful everytime! Always checking on us and seeing if we need anything! I personally love the crawfish so much and the grilled shrimp! The place just gives off happy vibes and everyone is so welcoming! I enjoy this place every-time we come here! They never change! There was clean bathrooms and there are sinks everywhere for you seafood lovers! Thanks for reading and check out this place! read more

The crawfish here tonight were unbeatable. They were well seasoned and nice size. The flavors were spot on. The shrimp are always delicious and perfectly cooked. read more

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Out here on the road...most of the time food sucks. Greasy diners,, fast food, hot box edible chemical substrates...garbage. It was nice to find a local joint, situated close to the stop for the day, that had hot, fresh food. The margarita was tasty, and Z's fried fish sampler was just what this road weary trucker needed today. The price was a little high, and do beware that they pass on tHe 4% credit card fee directly to you the customer which is BS if you ask me, but wasn't worth docking them a star for. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Z's Fried Seafood sampler with oysters, gator, shrimp, catfish, and blackened grilled veggies. - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

Drive through took over 35 minutes. Order is wrong after they verified it. Twice. Caesar salad has modest amount of chicken. Just ok Hush puppies are super spicy and tasted good but order extra water before you take a bite. Sent wrong order back. When they fixed it part of the order was cold. They must do week because of interstate location. Lots of people standing around and only a couple of frustrated people working. Not a good look. Won't be back. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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This place was great! Great staff and service and the food was amazing. This will be one of my go to stops every time I go through Louisiana for sure. I can't wait for crawfish to come back in season. Definitely recommend if your in the area. read more

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We visited here from out of the state. The food is VERY spicy which we were not used to! If you love spicy food this is the place for you. I got the etouffee; the crawfish were very moist but a little chewy. My friend got the same with fried fish added. The fish was very tender and moist, it was fantastic! Sweet tea had a fresh taste and was perfectly made. Our waitress was a little distracted by a visiting friend so we waited a while for our check. Although she was nice! The inside is very unique which makes for a great tourist location! read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers - Inside of restaurant, bar - Seafood Near Me - Rayne, Louisiana

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Food is excellent, the potions are large and the quality is great. Very fresh made to order. Clean restaurant. Fast service. My only complaint was the waitress acted as if we were interrupting her when we asked for something but she was nice other than that. I was going to give four stars but because he food was so amazing I just couldn't. People need to know about this place. read more

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Service is really slow and food is subpar. All the seafood had a terrible flavor and texture to it.

Oh my word. So I order the etoufee (sp) because the waitress said I had to get it. Wow so flavorful and just the right amount of Louisiana spices. I almost found myself licking the plate when I'm done. Come to find out Mimi is the grandmother and it's her recipe and it's never been changed. I'll tell you what Mimi I love you!!! :) also ordered the gator bites, can't go wrong with gator. Definitely making this a stop every time I'm passing through. read more

My favorite place for crawfish and cold beer!! Love the atmosphere and the food is always delicious!

Food is amazing staff is amazing. Love how they have a sink close ta wharsh your heads And all ya you can buy the art off the wall if you would like to read more

My mouth is on fire...in a good way! Came to town looking for an authentic taste of Louisiana Cajun goodness, and found it sitting in plain sight! The staff is warm, and the diners were all in a a great mood. We started off with "Gator Bites" as an appetizer! This is a big portion, plenty for 4 people to share. We followed up with 5lbs crawfish/half pound shrimp! Best crawfish we've ever wrapped our lips on!! This crawfish mountain was plenty for 2 people. We also ordered a basket of fried shrimp & hand breaded onion rings! That's right...hand breaded!! If your hankering for some peeling , "geaux" to Cajun Claws! P.S. I'm not part of the family that owns Cajun Claws, but wish I was!!! read more