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Cajun Seafood

4.2 (1.2k reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups

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Camille F.

I never had a bad meal. Never had a bad bag or anything. Never had a bad box of anything. Never had a bad bite of ANYTHING! If you like flavor, seasoning and spice, this is your spot! I always get turkey necks, snow crab, corn, potatoes and eggs. Service is consistent and quick. This location is always clean and the restrooms are attended to. (Only posted my bags this time because I was ready to eat maybe I'll post more later!)

Sherika F.

The service is pretty quick, and set up cafeteria style. There's two different lines; the boil seafood and fried seafood/kitchen items. The prices are reasonable. I can only review the crawfish, but I can let you know that this place did not disappoint with a boil crawfish! A few people recommended Cajun Seafood as a spot to check out in New Orleans. I was craving crawfish, so I decided to check this place out. The crawfish was decent in size for early season, juicy, spicy, and full of flavor. There's plenty of seating available. At the time I visited, there was a guy who was manging and cleaning the area. He took great are of us and made sure we had napkins and trays. Just an FYI, Cajun Seafood is outside of the tourist areas.

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Michael W.

Wanted a seafood boil but also wanted it to go sooo.. I went here . When you pull up is def brightly lit so you can see inside and pause with ease . Service was standard because they are use to volumes of people coming in and out. Food was surprisingly good , I say that because you see it sitting out and misjudge the taste but I tell you I got the crab legs that was in that bucket and they were still way too remove and so much flavor and I got a side of fried rice and some garlic sauce " which I heard you could get it for free before they got brand new" I didn't even leave when I ordered my food I ate it all there at the restaurant and I felt like a pig but a satisfied one. The ambiance isn't loving but food great.

2 Piece Softshell Crab Platter with shrimp fried rice
Tamira M.

Best local NOLA food! When I travel, I've learned to eat where the locals eat--and The Original Cajun Seafood did not disappoint. Nestled in the heart of a neighborhood, this spot offers fresh seafood and hot, made-to-order dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed the soft-shell crabs, which were perfectly seasoned and fried, along with the shrimp fried rice. I also grabbed a praline for dessert. Prices are very reasonable, and we opted to dine in. I'll definitely be a loyal repeat customer--this is officially a new tradition for my NOLA trips.

Turkey necks and eggs. I had started eating off one of those necks.
Regina C.

Ok listen. This place doesn't get talked about when coming to get food in New Orleans. Found this spot on the way out and couldn't believe I didn't know about it before. Giant turkey necks, boiled crabs of all sizes, Chinese food, fried seafood platters, fried turkey wings, crawfish by the lb, and even Pig feet. I got some turkey necks with eggs and it was seasoned perfectly. Mad I was leaving and didn't get more. There are a few tables to sit but this is more like a grab and go place. The line was constantly long but constantly moving. This is now on my list everytime I come to town.

Outside location at 10am opening on a Friday
Sherita S.

THE FIRST STOP EVERY TIME I TOUCH DOWN! This is a buffet style setup as well as fried foods made to order. They have inside seating and depending on the time you go, expect a line. I was there at 10am on a Friday rising to assure I didn't have to wait and I could get my Mardi Gras Festivities started! No matter what you order, get a pineapple big shot to go along with it! You won't be disappointed! The crawfish was yummy and seasoned really well, as always! The corn is spicy and I love it! The crab was an offering but the seagulls loved it! Make sure you stop here and get whatever you have the taste for because you won't regret it!

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Christopher Q.

This place has the best crawfish I've ever had, even my mom ate 10 pounds by herself! We ordered 12 pounds of crawfish and all of it was perfectly hot, spicy, and seasoned. The service was also amazingly fast as there was a guy who gave all of us plastic gloves, cardboard boxes, plates, utensils, and paper towels. He definitely deserved a tip. The ambience of this place is casual, it's similar to a food court with tvs displaying the menu. The price for the crawfish was reasonable unlike some other restaurants near it. Overall a great experience and I would recommend this location. The 1.2k reviews don't lie.

Kate A.

I wish we had found this place sooner because we absolutely would have eaten here more than once. We were looking for local seafood, specifically blue crab. We ended up going all over the place until we ended up here. The selection here was fantastic. The pricing was super reasonable. And everything was absolutely delicious. Couldn't recommend this option more. Definitely not a fancy restaurant, but that isn't what we were looking for. Casual, delicious, with local options.

Erica B.

Sunday funday in NOLA and shall I say more? We stopped by this seafood eatery on Sunday because we heard great things about the gumbo and crab legs. When we arrived, the streets were booming, sidewalks littered with people, music and culture. When we arrived there was a security guard outside only allow 2-3 ppl inside. Not sure if this is typical protocol but it was hot and we stood outside for about 30-40 mins waiting to enter. Once we got inside, the store was completely dark, when we asked staff about the lights and how we couldn't see the menu, one member shrugged her shoulders and said "power outage". Based on demeanor, I can tell it's happened before and not a big deal. We were told it was out for 3 hours and caused some worry because of health codes, refrigeration, heating and dealing with seafood, that's an issue. With all that considered, We ordered gumbo, crab legs, ooey gooey cake, and boudin balls. The crab legs were the star of the show as they were flavored and good. The gumbo was burnt. The roux taste like we got the scrapings from the bottom of the pot, but the burnt gumbo was no good at all. The boudin was not as crispy as I would like and filling was quite bland. The cake was just that, an under cooked strawberry cake with no distinctive Flavors of strawberry at all. Not sure if this was an off day, but it didn't live up to the hype.

12" Shrimp Po-Boy
Michari L.

Cajuns is always on the list when visiting NOLA. Being that I went to college in New Orleans Cajuns was our go to during those collegiate years. The food is always great, boiled seafood or fried it's all good. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for some fresh seafood.

Greg J.

Service was great and the food was delicious. I recommend the DD Smoked Sausage! To change up your order I also recommend the chicken wings as an addition to your mud bugs!

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Ellen M.

Hidden gem of NOLA if you love seafood. Reasonably priced and there are often specials. We got a pound of crawfish for $6.99! Huge boiled shrimp with heads on were $9.99. Everything was so fresh and perfectly spiced. Parking can be tough, but park across the street under the bridge.

Grilled shrimp plate
Brandon M.

It's a great atmosphere everytime I come home......great service and incredible food. Truly one of the best places in the city

12" Soft Shell Crab Po-Boy

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I ordered pig feet and turkey necks via Door Dash. Food was hot when received however the pigs feet were a bit salty.

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Go to spot whenever in Nola. It's giving summer vibes but cafeteria. The food is always on point and never disappoints.

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Everything was sooo good . I will be back. Great food and service. . Food was seasoned to perfection.

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Very fast. Very delicious. Excellent value for the money! You can come in any time, and it will be full for good reason!

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My family plans to visit NOLA in August. Would there be any crawfish left (fresh or frozen) and price please? Thank you so much for your help!

They will be out of season So they probly will not have any but you can always try

Do the boil bags come with some type of seasoning/sauce?

No additional seasoning outside of how the meal was cooked but the food is well seasoned in advance.

What time does this place open?

10:30/11

Are they open on Mardi Gras?

Yes hellllllla busy thoo

Does crawfish still fresh and in season? How was the frozen cf?

It's in season from March to June. They will keep some frozen ones in stock, but I don't find it to be as good.

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Gave this place a try as I was in the city visiting family and it was close to my folks' place…read more Brought them with me. Parking lot looks like it stays full but we got in and there were a couple of tables with people and a lot of people waiting for to go. This was around 6pm. Steady stream of people coming in for pick up orders so someone likes it. Good sign lol So the food is seafood boils or Chinese. Didnt feel like getting messy so went with the Chinese side. We all did. Now a lot of people like to judge any Chinese food against the backdrop of "is it Chinese kitchen?". And we are no different lol but having lived away from the city for a long time and finding nothing is Chinese kitchen, you adjust your scale. And this place was fine. I had the four seasons, moms had the shrimp and broccoli and pops had the shrimp lo mein. We all enjoyed. We also ordered a combo fried rice to share. Also fine. Now the egg rolls, again, judging against the one of a kind, they were fine. They at least had shrimp in them. So better than nothing. I would not have a problem eating here again. Also that sweet tea will give you diabetes. I had three glasses lol Our server was attentive. Answered questions. Checked on is frequent. Give em a shot

East Harbor is a newer restaurant, but I'm already obsessed! I'm ashamed to say how many times…read morewe've been there already since we discovered it. If you love seafood boils, you have to come by to try this place out! They have boiled seafood very similar to the kind that's served at Big EZ Seafood and Oyster in Kenner, but they also have regular Americanized Chinese food if you're in the mood for some Chinese takeout. I love their Chinese takeout food too, but the bags of boiled seafood are really the appeal here. Their portions are large and generous, their prices low and cheap, the quality of food is high, and everything is delicious. The boiled seafood here is a little bit different than the truly New Orleanian style of boil you might be used to eating. You can choose the type of seasonings you want (Cajun, spicy seafood, garlic butter, lemon pepper, or a combination of multiple),and you can choose your spice/heat level (mild to extra hot) too. I love the customization! Their seafood "combos" are a fantastic deal. For example, for just $20, you get 1lb of shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage slices. This is my favorite go-to item here for sure. Because it's messy, if you're eating there, they provide you with disposable gloves and a wet wipe, which we all welcome lol Their Chinese takeout is great too and always comes with generous portions. One thing to note is that the takeout items tend to be a little low on salt for my tastes, but that's an easy fix with a salt shaker. I think it's a good thing especially for people who might have dietary restrictions on their sodium intake. Remember, it's easy to add salt to a dish, but nearly impossible to remove it! All in all, East Harbor is a 5-star, must-try, go-to-favorite restaurant! ESPECIALLY for their boiled seafood!!

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