I'm officially hooked. This is my second time eating here, plus mad takeout orders in between. If you're in the mood for a proper seafood boil, this spot delivers every time--great food, solid service, and a fun vibe. And let's be real... it's BYO, which makes it even better. Everything was on point, the sides go hard, and you leave happy every time. If you're in North Jersey, do yourself a favor and hit the Fort Lee location. read more

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ordered for pickup. they kind of messed up the order and we were missing a side. Sauce was decent , seafood fresh. sister complained the portions look smaller (thought its by weight right?) prices have gone up it was like 230$. have to pay for parking it's like 2$ to go pick stuff up they don't do curbside pickup. Might be time to look for another boil place in town it's kind of a hassle to drive to that congested area read more

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Very good seafood boil at an acceptable price. This place is always packed so consider yourself lucky if you can get a spot but it will be a great experience. read more

Ordered takeout for Mother's Day lunch to avoid the restaurant crowds and deeply regret it. We spent $140 on a seafood boil "for 4," and what we received was a salty, oily, overpriced mess that barely fed two people, let alone four. The crabs and shrimp were drowning in oil and tasted like someone dumped an entire salt shaker on them--on top of an already salty boil sauce. Completely inedible. The portion sizes were shocking. ONE small corn and ONE potato for a meal supposedly meant for four people? That's not just stingy--it's insulting. The garlic noodles and fries that came as sides were laughably small. For $140, I expected a hearty meal, not a few scraps tossed into a takeout bag. Quality has clearly gone downhill, and this is no way to treat customers--especially on a holiday. My family was left hungry and disappointed. A total waste of money. Never again. read more

Food 4.5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Pretty decent seafood boil in the area! Didn't know they were a chain but never tried them before in any other locations Seafood taste pretty fresh and enjoyed the lemon pepper sauce a lot We got 6 lbs for 7 people of clams, mussels, snow crabs, and shrimp. Shrimp could be a bit more fresh Enjoyed the clams, mussels and snow crabs tho! Loved the garlic noodle side and the $1 oyster special on a Tuesday was amazing! read more

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We were craving seafood on our way back to our hotel, found this place nearby luckily they let us still order and dine-in even though it was close to closing time. Staff were very friendly and food was great, really satisfied our cravings. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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When I have that craving to throw on a bib, gloves and get down and dirty for some boiled seafood? Cracking and splashing gunk at the other guest? Yup it'll alwayssss be at Cap't Loui! Fish was crispy with a nice batter but not thicker than the fish itself which is great since you really get a lot of fish and not just batter. Cajun fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. Fried shrimp was flavorful, does have the tails on. It's not for everyone but I love that crunch. I had the Mother's Day special which was a Whole Lobster, Snow Crab, Shrimp EZ Peel, Corn, Potato, Garlic Noodles And 2 Drinks for $111 YES!!!!! The lobster had all the yummy unhealthy guts and brains or poop or whatever it is in the head and I loved every piece of it! My group looked at me in disgust but screw them haha Oh and the tail was juicy and cooked perfectly! I've been to plenty of other seafood boil spots but here? It's just so cozy and the portions always seem so much more for pretty much the same price. Wish it was a tad closer to me cz I'm seriously debating to go again tomorrow for the Mother's Day deal and eat some more "guts" haha read more

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This place is still the bees knees. I can't seem to get enough. Since my original review, I've tried some of the Lunch Specials. The Cajun Pasta was filling, but somehow spicier than the regular boil! I got "Medium" what I thought was going to be the same spice level as I'm used to, but my mouth was ON FIRE after a while. The waitress came up with the idea of adding butter (butter sauce?). It worked and I was able to enjoy the rest of my pasta. I also got a Lunch Special boil with head off shrimp and mussels. I got maybe five shrimp, like the bag looked sad by comparison to getting a full pound-o-seafood, but with the noodles, it was still satisfying. And finally I was able to get there on a Tuesday to enjoy the oyster special. I started with six, then had to commit to the full dozen. The oysters were fresh, and briny. I wanted more, but I'm sure one should only consume so many oysters in one sitting. Randomly, about the bathrooms, they offer cut lemons to get the seafood smell off your hands. In addition there's mouthwash, toothpaste and toothbrushes. All very considerate of their patrons possible particular needs! read more

Cap't Loui - Lunch Special Cajun Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Still the best pasta ever. I got the lunch special with shrimp and clams, and lemon pepper. Not that great, the sauce tasted kind of sweet. Get the Capt Loui sauce. Lunch with 6 shrimp and 6 clams was $19 and came with garlic noodles. The shrimp did not taste that good this time. read more

Cap't Loui - Garlic Noodles to go - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Awesome seafood boil! Oysters were on sale at $1 each and the best part is you can bring your own spirits to mix with their cocktails/special drinks! read more

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This was our first time at Cap't Loui, and unfortunately the experience wasn't what we hoped for. The biggest issue was the lack of clear communication from our server about how the menu works. We didn't know that the side dishes (like potatoes, corn, or sausage) could be added into the seafood bag. On the menu, the sides are listed simply under "Side," with items like fries and noodles--nothing that indicates they can be included inside the boil. Because of this, we didn't think to order potatoes separately. Both the printed menu and the board said the seafood bags come with corn and potatoes, but what we actually received was just one corn and one potato--for four people, even though we ordered three pounds of seafood. Our server never mentioned that, and when the bag arrived it was literally just seafood in a small bag with nothing else. At that point, we had to place another order for potatoes, corn, and sausage just to make the meal feel complete. To be honest, a simple heads-up from the server--especially knowing we were first-time customers--would have completely changed our experience. Something like, "Just so you know, your order only comes with one corn and one potato. If you want more sides in the bag, you'll need to add them" would have made a huge difference. On top of that, when we were trying to understand the menu, the server seemed impatient and rushed us, which made the ordering process uncomfortable. Overall, the food itself was fine, but the service and lack of guidance really impacted our visit. With better communication and a little courtesy from the staff, this could have been a much better experience. read more

Cap't Loui - 3 pounds seafood - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Another amazing meal at Cap't Loui's. The scallops were a delicious new addition to the menu. Will def be getting those again

I heard a lot of great things about this place. I had a good dining experience, but I don't understand all the hype. Yes, the seafood was fresh and flavorful. But... it didn't wow me. It didn't stand out to me compared to the other boil restaurants I've been to; it wasn't any better and it wasn't any worse. We came as a walk-in on a Saturday around 6pm. The wait was 25 minutes and they called us over to a table in ample time. This place is BUSY and packed so be prepared to wait for a bit. They have your standard boiler menu which also included fried seafood baskets, po'boy sandwiches, and oysters. They also have great deals for lunch specials. Seafood prices are MP and are charged by every 1/2 a pound or 1 pound. You then choose your sauce (2 choices, either lemon pepper or cajun blend), spice level (mild to extra hot), and your sides. They have boil combos where the more seafood you add, the more free sides you get (2 lbs = 1 free side, 3 lbs = 2 free sides). There's a catch though... you have to order it in ONE bag, not separate. You can't have one person order 1lb in their bag and another person order 1 lb in theirs... kinda silly since you're still ordering the same amount, just in separate bags. We ordered: -1/2 bag of calamari + 1/2 bag of clams +sausage with lemon and pepper sauce(mild) -1/2 bag of mussels + 1/2 bag of shrimp (head off) with cajun blend(mild) and garlic noodles -Strawberry Lemonade Capri Sun -Pina Colada Capri Sun First, let me just say... the Capri Sun drinks are a MUST! They are huge and the photos don't do it justice. The pina colada was a dream. So creamy, smooth, and sweet. The strawberry lemonade tasted more like strawberry juice but it was tasty nonetheless. As for the boil, all of the seafood was fresh, hot, and steamy. My favorites were the shrimp and mussels with the cajun blend. It also came with potatoes and corn. The side of garlic noodles was delicious and I inhaled them within minutes. For 2 pounds of seafood, two sides, and two drinks, the bill was around $70 which is reasonable and fair. I would dine here again and try out their lunch specials...and of course, I'm gonna need a Capri Sun! read more

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I've been a loyal customer at Cap't Loui for nine years, but after my most recent experience, I won't be returning. I ordered the Pick 3 Boil Combo for $98, only to receive just ONE CORN and ONE POTATO. When I called to ask about this, the employee kept repeating that inflation had affected how many sides they include in the bag. First of all, customers should be informed upfront so we can decide whether or not to place an order. Second, it makes absolutely no sense that whether you order a Pick 1, Pick 2, Pick 3, or Pick 4 Combo, you still only get ONE POTATO and ONE CORN--that's ridiculous. To make matters worse, the employee I spoke with was rude, unprofessional, and had no interest in customer satisfaction. I've never had an issue here until now, but unfortunately, this experience was disappointing enough for me to take my business elsewhere. Cap't Loui should be ashamed of themselves. WHAT A DISGRACE! read more

Cap't Loui - Receipt - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Delicious and very tasty seafood. If you're craving seafood, put Cap't Loui near the very, very, very top of your list. My wife and I had not had Cajun seafood/boil in a long time and we found Cap't Loui at the recommendation of our fellow Yelpers...and boy did they come through. We dropped by on a Monday afternoon (specifically, solar eclipse Monday in the continental U.S.) and, surprisingly, they were decently busy with 6-8 tables occupied. We didn't do any research ahead of time, so it took us a good minute to figure out what to eat because after 1 glance at the entire menu, we wanted to order EVERYTHING, but, unfortunately our wallets could not afford it :(. Since it was lunch time, we both ordered the very reasonably priced lunch specials ($10.95 - $12.95 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Mon-Fri) and also went off-lunch special and supplemented our meal with some side orders. Here's a quick rundown of what we got: Lunch Special 1: Mussels, Crawfish with Cap't Loui Sauce and Garlic Noodles Lunch Special 2: Clams, Shrimp head on with Capt' Loui Sauce and Corn & Potato 1/2 lb of Snow Crab 1/2 Dozen Oysters $16.95 Lobster Roll with Cajun Fries 2 Cap't Risun Drinks To sum it up, all FANTASTIC. The Cap't Loui Sauce on the food was so flavorful and, if you love Cajun flavors, this is definitely a spot hitter. The seafood was very fresh. We loved the mussels, clams and shrimp. The crawfish was a bit lacking in meat, so we probably wouldn't order it again, but it was slathered in that sauce, which made eating it still enjoyable. One of orders came with garlic noodles, which was a MASSIVE side. It easily could have fed 2. We ordered it separate from the sauce, so we had the choice to taste it alone and then, if we wanted, we could dump it into the bag of sauce (which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing!) All of the other seafood was great too - the raw oysters, snow crab and lobster roll. We might have went a little overboard because we hadn't had cajun/seafood in so long, but, like I said - IT WAS DELICIOUS. And don't forget to order a Cap't Risun too (a play on Capri Suns, except they give you a much bigger bag to drink from). Overall, great spot, plenty of tables and, most importantly, amazing food! read more

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Whenever you go to a boil spot this is what you expect, unmistakably SEAFOOD. The Cajun flavor is spot on. The service is welcoming, friendly and accommodating plus adequately menu knowledgeable. They even assist you in choosing a boil to suit both your palate and appetite. Ambiance is straight forward BOIL SPOT and the seating arrangement is quite comfortable. Outdoor seating is not an option. This is your spot to go to and just GET CRABBIN. Yummy Tummy! read more

Cap't Loui - The girls gettin' their CRAB ON. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Seafood was great, the taste of the sauce was 10/10 and snow crabs were cooked perfectly. Place although is a little small for our liking, seating arrangement is side by side each table with barely space in between. Will need to try the Montclair location as well. Food: 10/10 Service: 7.5/10 (Order was wrong, was given Calamari instead of Crawfish even after repeating order and was still charged for it even though we didn't eat it.) Ambiance: 7/10 Small place, so it does get a bit loud and you can hear most of the conversations going on. read more

If you are looking for non-Asian food in the Fort Lee Main St area, then this is certainly one of the rare good options. It's a classic Cajun seafood boil place where you pick how much of each seafood item you want and they cook it and bring it to you all in one big plastic bag of goodness. We got the snow crab, mussels, shrimp, and calamari and they were all pretty fresh and tasty. The mussels in particular were larger than most I've seen. You can refer to my photo for the current market prices, which I think are reasonable. You can pick the sauce and spice level as well. I thought the lemon pepper sauce was just the right amount of flavor to elevate the seafood while keeping it fresh and not overpowering the taste. We also got sides of garlic noodles, sausages (which came with the seafood), and cole slaw. The sides were all kind of average in quality. The restaurant itself has a fairly large seating area and was pretty empty when we came for a Saturday lunch. They have a bunch of TVs on around in case you want a break from chowing down on your seafood. The place is clean and the bathrooms even have free mouthwash if your breath starts smelling too fishy. The staff are fairly friendly and the service speed is pretty quick. However, they didn't ask us if we were interested in any dessert and instead were a bit too quick to bring the check (without us asking for it). Overall though, I think Cap't Loui is a great option if you want something a bit different in Fort Lee and don't mind getting a little bit messy in order to enjoy some seafood. read more

Cap't Loui - Market prices for seafood - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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It was our 1st time trying this seafood boil in Fort Lee. It's a BYOB type of restaurant. The service is absolutely amazing, the food was heavenly, and the decor is very nice. The only issue we had were the tiny flies buzzing around the food. We will be back for more! read more

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Lobster rolls are great. Good service. BYOB so brought a bottle of wine. Prices are high so a one time visit. read more

The Food was amazing our server Jayden was very helpful and great! Thank you we will come back soon.

So last night I went to Cap't Loui in Fort Lee about 8:45. After eating Good and waiting for the check under my table was a rodent (mice). There was two other tables left eating. We were the last three tables there. I yelled n toss my feet up. The manager had the nerves to come drop the check on the table. My cousin told him he better take that check out of here. He came back with a check with a discount $27 off. I advised him the Health Department will be in contact became back with a $0 bill requesting we don't report them. Be careful read more

One of my favorite seafood boil restaurant! The interior is super clean and they play fun cartoon shows on the TV. I came on a Saturday at 8 pm with a group of 8 people and they seated us right away without reservations. Every time I come here, the seafood boil sauce is so garlicy and good, it always makes me want to scoop the sauce. The service is always super speedy and everything comes out within 10 minutes. The waiters are super helpful if you need help opening up the crabs and offered to show us how to open it. The oysters taste fresh and yummy, a perfect way to start off the meal. The lobster roll are not the best I've had but the cajun fries are really good. The garlic noodles are a great addition to the seafood boil. It's cheezy and tastier when you dip in the sauce. Definitely one of the best seafood boils you need to try once! read more

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Over priced. Ordered a lobster roll for 26+ dollars. Got handed a sorry looking sandwich and 18 French fries. Please don't waste your time. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This was the best seafood boil I have ever had it's so savoury the saucy was so good the portions are perfect they also come with sides and the atmosphere is very comfy I try going once a week it's the best and customer service is elite read more

Cap't Loui - Seafood boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I've been enjoying the food here silently for too long. The restaurant enjoys regular patronage. The service team here is remarkable! The dishes show dependable preparation. Thanks for providing exceptional service, having friendly staff and creating delicious food. read more

The food here makes ordinary ingredients taste extraordinary. The style of the place worked well. Every employee contributes to the superior experience. Every non-sweet item impressed us, had great presentation and logical pairing. Hope this place satisfies you. read more

I had been eyeballing Cap't Loui for some time and finally decided to order it for dinner. I got a fish Po' Boy and a cup of Jambalaya. The Po' Boy was sensational. A nice portion of fried fish and delicious remoulade. The Jambalaya was also very good! Definitely on my short list. read more

From my last review, you would know I love this place. It's so disappointing to experience bad service from a place you love. I came here the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and placed a big order for take-out. I broke it up into two orders. My first order was 4 lbs of seafood and I chose the garlic noodles, sausage, and broccoli as my add-ons. My second order was 3 lbs of seafood, and chose sausage and broccoli. The lady who was taking my order asked if I was planning to eat the food tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day). I said yes. She asked if I wanted the sauce on the side or on the food. I asked her what she recommends and she said on the side and I listened. Big mistake! When I got my order, there were three small paper containers holding the sauce. I was shock by the amount I received for such a big order. The containers weren't even filled to the top. The amount of sauce I received is nothing close to the amount they put in the bag when they make it. I went back in and asked for more sauce because the amount seems absolutely too little. She said one container is for the 3 lbs, and the two were the 4 lbs. Like what. That math doesn't make any sense. The 3 lbs should also get two sauces, and even then it wasn't enough. In order to get more, I had to pay additional $7 for another small container of the sauce. To spend $200 on seafood and still being told you need to pay for more sauce. When I got to my brother's place, my family and I ended up pouring the sauce over the food that night so all of the headache was for nothing. We also had to add water to the sauce just to have it cover all the meat. As we were doing that, I realized there was no broccoli!! Broccoli with the sauce is my favorite and to see no broccoli on BOTH my orders. WTF! The whole experience was so disheartening. read more

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I came here with my friends to try seafood boil for the first time. The staff here are all very friendly and accommodating, and it wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon. We got the Boiler Combo and picked four pounds of seafood. We got crawfish, calamari, and clams with 3 free sides. The seafood is all market price. Each order of seafood also comes with corn and potatoes. My favorite was definitely the crawfish, it was my first time getting it and thought it was delicious. The Cap't Loui sauce was flavorful with the spicy level as hot, I didn't find it too spicy but if you are not good with spice, I'd definitely recommend mild or medium. Overall, I'll recommend this place to all seafood lovers! It's a great experience with friends and not too expensive if you split the price. read more

Cap't Loui - Menu - April 2023 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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How have I never ordered from here before? I recently had a strong craving for fried calamari and I saw that Cap't Loui offered a calamari basket with fries. My fiance had ordered a similar seafood basket from Jack's Lobster shack a while back, which was just OK, but this was next level good. My meal was five stars. I'll also note that they sell a calamari po'boy, which I found pretty intriguing since I usually only see po'boys with shrimp or oysters. Their seafood baskets are reasonably priced and come with a large portion. The meal also came with coleslaw, tartar sauce and remoulade.The cole slaw was a little sweet, but with a dash of salt it was perfect. Everything else was delicious. The fries were probably my favorite part. I opted for the regular fries over the Cajun fries. There were sooo crispy, which is how I like them. Probably my favorite part of the whole meal. I will def order again. read more

The seafood boil here always hits the capt loui sauce is, chefs kiss. The flavor is always on point, and love the generous amount of garlic. The only thing I will say is sometimes depending on which seafood you choose because they cook it so hot the seafood can sometimes be overcooked and not tender and juicy anymore but dry. But it really depends on which seafood you get, (that was the case when I got crawfish) otherwise a really solid place for seafood boil! read more

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I was in the area and my friend told me this place was really good so let me tell you about it. AMAZING!!!!!!!! The king crab legs and shrimp were absolutely delicious. The seasoning was on point and the fish was very fresh. I wish they had one in queens ! If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely come back here. The only thing is that it was very messy but that's okay because the food was tasty and it was worth it. I want to come back again read more

This place is delicious. Can't wait to go back! If you're not sure what to order they have combos where you mix and match the seafood by pounds. Everything we got was fresh and hot. The service was on point - they even poured my 2nd coke because my gloves were all sauced up. Notable things to get: their garlic noodles. Gives you a break from the spice. The sausage in the boil - adds a new depth of flavor. Hubby and I spent $150 with tip and we left stuffed! read more

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I love seafood boil, but I unfortunately didn't really enjoy the food here. The taste of everything was only okay, and I've had much better seafood boil elsewhere. The cajun fries and garlic noodles were both kind of sweet, which was a little weird because I was expecting something salty/savory. I got the medium cap't loui sauce for the seafood boil but it wasn't super flavorful. The shrimp, calamari, and mussels were good, but the snow crab didn't taste fresh and the meat was also pretty dry. The corn was also overcooked and too soft, but the potatoes were actually really good. The service here was really good and the staff were friendly/attentive. We made a reservation ahead of time, but there's a good amount of seating so I'm assuming the wait wouldn't be too long if you walk in. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This place has really fallen off the years. When the place opened up really enjoyed how they gave you unlimited garlic noodles, now it costs $2.50 for each portion. Overall the prices have just hiked up over the years and them just removing one of their main free services is a huge downer. Everything but the Lobster and Crawfish used to have set prices, now the entire menu is MP. I know they can't control supply issues, but just don't think place is worth the price anymore. Food is still good, but rationing garlic noodles unless you want to spend $4 per order to keep getting more makes me nostalgic of the pre-covid years. read more

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The food was NO CAP't Loui DELICIOUSSSS! We demolished everything and the shirley temple was so good. We got a hefty portion, 3lb was more than enough for 3 ppl. The Seafood boil sauce is so flavorful, dipping the crabmeat every bite is a must! The aesthetic of the restaurant is also very pretty. I love that they provide toothbrushes and mouthwash in the bathroom. The people are friendly and attentive! read more

Cap't Loui - 3lb combo: 1/2lb Snowcrab + Crawfish, 1lb mussles, 1lb lobster. With Garlic Noodles and Caprisun Shirley Temple - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

It was my friends first time at this Cap't Loui and our waiter Trey took time with my party in explaining the menu to us. The food was delicious! The snow crabs were my fav and the garlic noodles. The clams and mussels weren't small which was a plus. Everything was delicious! We ordered the 4lb bag to share. This was also really affordable for my group. Thanks Cap't Loui for a great time! Just don't forget it's a BYOB establishment. read more

Cap't Loui - Lemonade - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This place is so yummy!! It's hard to find a good boil spot. And it's close to my home which makes it even better. My husband and I ordered a boiler combo with slow crab , shrimp and added sausage. The bags come with two pieces of corn and potato. And we also got a fried shrimp basket which was also delicious. Everything was amazing! The great thing about this place is you don't leave feeling stuffed but your content and not hungry anymore. I can't wait to come back! Our waitress was very nice as well. read more

Cap't Loui - Boiler A. Pick 2 Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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We ordered pick four lb with 3 sides for free for five people it was a plenty of food and we well enjoyed it! We even had leftovers. Cajon fries highly recommended!!! The service was good too the ambiance seems chill and a good place to hangout with your friends. Remember this place is BYOB! You will never regret! read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey