Been here 3 times in the past 5 years. First two visits were great. The one last weekend, however, not so much. The food was horrible. We got fried shrimp and catfish and both were chewy. Appearance of kitchen staff looked like parolees with facial tattoos. The ambiance is fine and wait staff was nice, but again, I expected decent food quality. Sorry to say, but we won't be back. read more

Really enjoyed this place. I'll start with the kids area! It's like a mini amusement park. We were able to sit and eat while looking directly at the play area our kids were playing in. Lots of props for photo ops and a giant chair which was so cute. There was also a wonderful Elvis tribute singer who literally sounded like Elvis. What a voice. Also shout out to the little kid who performed bc he was amazing! The food was also so good. I got the red fish and it was cooked perfectly and topped with a cream sauce which I loved. Also really yummy French fries. The margarita was also really tasty especially for being on special! Potato salad needs more mayo but other than that zero complaints. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cajun Critters - Red fish - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

First off i've eaten here many times and never had this experience. The crawfish tastes aweful, i let my sever know and she said oh im sorry . and i asked if we could get another batch, she told me well they all going to taste that way. so i asked for it to be taken off the ticket. we literally tried 3 crawfish and couldn't eat the rest bc how terrible it was. the garlic was hard like it never been boiled, and it was just terrible. i wont be back here because of how this was handled but the rude manager. read more

Cajun Critters - terrible crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

Food was great, service tried their best but the wait was so long everyone at our table completely lost our appetite. We purposefully got there before their busy time and saw so many tables come and go that many in our party just took theirs to-go. read more

After a couple misses we were treated to good service hot food and friendly staff.. We love the nights with music groups. grandkids love the playground as well.. read more

Perfect spot for kiddos to play. The play area is far enough from the parking lot & sitting is right next to the playground. The food was also delicious! read more

Cajun Critters - Kids play area - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

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I went here with some friends on a Tuesday afternoon. The overall experience was pretty good! The restaurant was kinda busy, but there was no wait. Just the perfect amount. Our waitress was really good, regularly checking in and giving updates on the time till our food was ready. The food itself was decent. It wasn't the best gumbo I've ever had but it was still pretty good! It had some nice flavor and it was a great amount for the price. It didn't stand out but I'd get it again. I got a bowl and it left me very full. The restaurant was decorated nicely, I liked the nautical/ seafood theme. It was also kinda nice to have paper towels at each table, but I wish we would've gotten the full silverwear and napkin combo. Overall, i had a good experience here. I'd probably go back and get the gumbo again read more

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I just left. The food was great. Gabby, our server, was wonderful. What was horrible? We had to listen to a table of managers right behind us. They spoke of their dog sh***ing, the boyfriend bathing it and now it sleeps with them. I also listened to them speak of the death of a dog. Then, I listened to the work politics. I expressed my concern to these ladies about overhearing their conversation. I received mumbled apologized and then one of them going on the office and slamming things around. It was not a relaxing and enjoyable meal. read more

went on Sat night. was seated right away at 6:30. order for food was in by 6:45. no food by 9 pm. waitress kept telling us we were going to be served shortly so we stayed. The table next to us wasn't served either. we went to front area at about 9 to say we were leaving. another employee we thought was manager came to tell us our food was on the grill. it never appeared. waitress told us it wasn't on the grill when she checked. then two orders of boiled shrimp were delivered without the other 4 entrees. that was 9:15. We left and went to Walk Ons at 9:30. What a fiasco. Waitress couldn't have been nicer. read more

I had the fried shrimp salad with house made Ranch dressing on 11/05/2025. The fried shrimp salad was outstanding. An abundance of delicious fried shrimp, lots of salad fixings to accompany the fried shrimp. House made ranch dressing. (Shrimp options include fried, grilled, blackened) Service was outstanding! Great meal!! read more

This place disappoints because it doesn't have French Bread. Who eats fried seafood on sour dough bread.I had the thin fried catfish and they brought out the most embarrassing tiniest pieces of what they called French.bread. The onion rings were soggy. The only thing worth getting was the Bloody Mary. read more

The ambiance was busy and the servers were very nice. The downside was the food. It was not great. The duck strips were dry and just didn't taste that good. The chargrilled oysters were okay. I was expecting better taste being so close to the gulf. The bar was like a watching the beginning of an episode of Bar Rescue before Jon Taffer shows up. It's organized chaos! They mix everything on one side of the bar. It's a free far all, any server comes and battles to squeeze in and mix drinks for their customers. Nothing is labeled. It's all in colors that only the two actual bartenders know what's in them. So they are constantly telling the servers which is which. Then, they were substituting spirits on different drinks and even some ingredients. Based on the opinion of the bartender. The timing of the pours differed from server to server. There is no way possible you are getting a drink made identical from one server to the next. Then, look at the picture! You've got a hot mess of various things on the back of the bar. Notes taped on the wall where the customers can see and read. There's a POS that went untouched the entire time I was there. Look, these people were sweet as can be! I felt for them! They need a system! There is so much potential! read more

Cajun Critters - A messy bar where they are mixing everything. - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

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Me and my girl went to Cajun critters today and we got the grilled oysters and the Dungeness crab, king crab and shrimp platter for 139.99 and at 62 bucks a pound we were excited so we waited about 20 or 30 minutes and the second we got our food we knew it wasn't fresh at all , the crab was rubbery , cold and obviously not cooked fresh and zero seasoning and to boot we got one large boiled shrimp , we took a couple bites and lost our appetite completely and I just couldn't see myself paying 62 bucks a pound for two day old crab so I spoke to manager and even she agreed the crab didnt look or smell fresh at all unfortunately so she took it off my bill paid for the two drinks and the grilled oysters and left hungry , very disappointing bc we expected more and the only reason I'm adding a star is bc their making me. read more

12/13/22 My intention is to come back and try some other things because I was seriously underwhelmed by their blackened redfish which was overcooked. My dogs and cat really liked it though. However, shimmering had recommended it and I know that I was running this risk with what I ordered, so to be fair I have to return. The onion rings were the teeny ones and they were yummy but too greasy. But I took them home, popped them in the air fryer and they were then perfection. I got the Holiday White Russian and it was too sweet. But that's my fault- I know White Russians are sweet as in a BIG DUH! 1/22/23 I came back ands ordered crawfish and fried okra and I was store happy. The crawfish were great, spicy and flavorful. There okay was perfect and not greasy. I also got a beer but well, that's always right, right? read more

Cajun Critters - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

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Awesome food and great service!!! Will definitely go back when out there again!! Gumbo rocked, potato salad was supreme, fried cauliflower was scrumptious, and the chicken was insanely good. read more

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Food has always been fresh and delicious. Waitress was very attentive and kept the table notified about the food. My favorites spot in town, various options for those who do not want fried food. Everything was seasoned and dessert was just as good. read more

Cajun Critters - Crab Boil - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

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This was our first time trying Cajun Critters. The restaurant looks nice and clean inside and out. The staff was really nice and friendly and the food didn't take long to get to our table. The reason I only gave 3 stars was because my shrimp po-boy and onion rings quite literally had zero seasoning on them. No salt, pepper, anything. The onion rings and shrimp were fried crispy and not greasy, which was nice, but they were absolutely bland. Once fried food comes out of the grease and sits for a minute, no seasoning will stick to it, so you can't season it at the table. My wife ordered snow crabs and the clusters were huge but they were room temperature by the time they made it to our table. My dish was hot so I assume her snow crabs sat out waiting for my sandwich to be ready. A little seasoning would go a long way read more

All the food is good here. Service is great! Great place to bring kids to play outside and dining is available outside too. Some nights there is live music. read more

6/25/25. My husband and I and another couple was there for dinner. The service was good our waitress was very sweet and attentive , no problems there. The food however was was another story . Igot a pound of Royal Reds which was good, my husband got the trio platter and the other couple got Crabcakes and fried flounder . the three dinners were so over fried you could not even taste any of the seafood. all three tasted as if the oil was very old , and everything was almost burnt. In hindsite we should have said something to the waitress or manager, but we did not. we don't complain much.. each couples bill was over $80.00 . we were very dissatisfied and I would not recommend Cajun Critters to anyone. read more

Had lunch there last week. It was awesome. We had calamari and fried cauliflower for our appetizers. Delicious service was awesome. I had an oyster Poboy. It was delicious. I'll be back. read more

I WAS HERE FOR CRAWFISH.. but they were soggy and had no taste! a few dead definitely more than a couple. When it comes to crawfish I'll pay whatever.. so to tell me I have to dine in ONLY to get a tray of about 20 crawdads a $3 sausage and a $3 sprite plus a tip that was deserved cause our waitress was very sweet! Might I add the oysters were very delicious!! Now back to the crawdads ...don't waste your money or your time cause I was very disappointed my total for my daughter and I came up to 89.00 plus a tip...just ridiculous but the new location is nice it was clean but I should've known when I walked in I DIDNT SMELL NO CRAWFISH! read more

Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and delicious food - what could be better! Get the family together and go out to enjoy a great time at "Critters" read more

Awesome food service was good Atmosphere was good Have been there multiple times I will go there again read more

Excellent service. Waiter was kind and helpful and food came out quick. Crawfish was very well seasoned and very delicious. Seafood gumbo was also so good. Definitely recommend. read more

Cajun Critters - a plate of cajuns and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

My friends ate there for lunch today. Shrimp stew was the special. The worst tasting stew I have ever had. The shrimp salad was awful. The shrimp tasted as though they were from a can. What a disgrace in south Louisiana. Never again. read more

Will NOT be returning until they get their kitchen staff in order.... Every time I have ever gone it's over an hour wait for my food - after 2yrs since Ida they should have their shit together by now. After last nights 2 hour wait to receive COLD food, I am DONE.... It was their last chance read more

good meal good service lively ambiance family friendly restaurant owner allowed me to stay overnight in my small rv in their parking lot; much appreciated as a single woman traveller read more

Went for lunch. Fairly busy. Had the grouper sandwich (a special of the day) with fries and iced tea. It was fried and fresh and hot. It was very good. Waitress was good and personable. Meal with tax and tip was about $30. I would recommend this place. read more

New location and so much better! Great service and food. Will go back when we are in town.

Had the raw oysters and boiled crawfish. Excellent choices. Not too pricey. Well worth it. Service is always great. Not fast food but the atmosphere makes it well worth the wait. read more

Cajun Critters - 4 lb crawfish special. Yum!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Houma, Louisiana

It took a very LONG time to receive my order. My waitress kept checking on it so I was pleased with her service. They add 3% to the price of your order if you don't pay in cash. The seafood gumbo that I got had very few shrimp in it. It was basically small crab pieces and 6 small shrimp. Along with rice and sauce making the majority of the meal. read more

Good food and a delightful music venue. Authentic Cajun food with a weekend music atmosphere that is best in the city.

This place is great. A group of 16 of us had a reservation on Saturday afternoon. We were seated as soon as we got there. They took our orders quickly and got food and drinks out quickly. Everything we got was delicious and service was great. Would definitely recommend and will go back when I'm Houma. read more

At least three times we have been there and the crabs or charbroiled oysters are not hot at all. We do keep returning hoping they have gotten better, but it's not the best. The last time, the crabs were hot and perfect but the charbroiled oysters were still cold. Time before that, the dungeness crabs were still ice cold and barely thawed. I don't think we will be going back because the continued use of styrofoam is a huge problem for me. If they are unable to wash dishes at their current capacity they should at least be using paper products or making some other adjustments. read more

After seeing the lunch special I was excited to go I have ate there before and food was ok so when I arrived today I was put at my table very fast and my waitress was ok I felt as if I was rushes to order my appetizer even though I asked for a minute she just stood there looking at me then I had to go to the restroom and that's where the two stars come I'm hall way to bathroom was soaking wet I almost slipped twice just walking to the door when I got into the bathroom counter was full of baby flies and all over the paper towel I had to fight them off just to grab a paper towel to dry my hands when I returned back to my table I waited for the waitress to come back so i can inform her that the hall way was soaked and that I almost slipped twice her response was ya we have a leak they are trying to find and it's leaking into the hallway I then asked her why is there no wet floor signs just to be safe and cover them if someone was to fall and she lied to me and said there was one which again there wasn't I looked for it on my way out the bathroom all in all I was not impressed with the food for the price I paid and will not be returning read more