The ambiance of this restaurant was very homey. They had music going both inside and outside. The outside seating had plants and veggies growing. The servers were extremely knowledgeable and able to provide plenty of recommendations. This is definitely a spot you want to check out for a nice southern cooked meal. read more

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Atmosphere is nice. I ordered shrimp with greens and mac n cheese. The good was the shrimp. Fried just right and seasoned. The greens were good but lukewarm. And the mac and cheese needed salt and more cheese. I chalk it up to a below avg night. I will give it another try. read more

My friend and I arrived at 1:30pm and placed our order. We had a couple of mimosas while we waited, but by 2:45pm our food still hadn't arrived. We finally decided to leave and asked to pay for just the drinks. As we were checking out, the food suddenly came out, which we declined since it had been well over an hour. When we expressed our frustration, our server Destiny told us we should have "come earlier" or "called ahead" because they were short-staffed and busy on Sundays. She also told us the restaurant is under new management, which is why they're understaffed. At no point did she apologize for the experience. Unprofessional, and terrible service. We won't be back. read more

Well from the time I walked in it was amazing. Chevy greeted me at the door with a great personality. Sat me down and was also my waitress. The food was just as good . I had the catfish , shrimp,crab cake combo. And the place has a great vibe read more

Stopped in for Sunday brunch and we were all highly impressed! Service was good, food was wonderful. They have something for everyone. Grits were some of the best I've had in a long time. Apparently the chicken and waffles dish was delicious. Coffee was a bit weak, but that's not a big deal. Would recommend!! read more

Crawdaddys - Breakfast po boy with grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Came here as we were driving by on our way to Virginia. The restaurant was having a private event and it was really loud. Anyway, food was good and seasoned well, nothing special. However, it came out so quickly after we ordered it and felt like it was reheated instead of freshly prepared. Food came before our drinks. Go figure. My pasta had super hot penne at the bottom of the bowl and some pastas were room temperature on top. Main entrees were inexpensive but the salad was way too small for $8, drinks were $10, small pour, my BF had ketel on the rocks and he had 2 sips and it was gone. Our server was nice but this restaurant is a no go for me. read more

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We had a small group of 10 for an after work gathering. We reserved a nice area in the bar area. The food was great.... Interesting appetizers that we could share. Jorge was our server and helped with ordering the aps ahead of time so we could just sit and enjoy conversation and have the appetizers pre-ordered. Some ordered dinner plates which were very good too! The outdoor patio is great too with fire pits available and the ability to smoke cigars! Drinks could have been a little stronger but on the whole great service and good food and nice atmosphere... read more

THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Left to sit & wait with no sign of a waitress for literally an hour! The manager had to come to see about us & get something done. The drinks are watered down, the glasses were literally dirty! It was a horrible experience! I will never waste my time or money on this place ever again! Thank you to the manager & a waitress who was off duty that attempted to rectify the experience ... but it was already too late! read more

We were so happy to have found Crawdaddys! After our trip to New Orleans this summer we were craving the delicious New Orleans cuisine. I thought surely some restaurant in central PA must must have a menu serving Jambalaya and catfish! Crawdaddys nailed it and we had a delightful dinner. We haven't enjoyed a meal like that since our trip. The atmosphere was well decorated with hints of jazz. Our server was an absolute joy and delight. She made wonderful recommendations and provided us with great service. Compliments to the owner and chef of Crawdaddys! We will definitely be making this a regular dining experience for us. read more

It appears that certain drinks are overpriced. A single shot of Tequila is $15.00. That's the airport price.

I stopped in for takeout while in Harrisburg for a conference; I ordered a shrimp po'boy and sweet potato fries. The pros: it was tasty, the remoulade sauce was spicy and delish. The fries were perfectly done and plentiful. The cornbread they also gave me was soft and very tasty. The cons: I asked for an iced tea while I waited for the food; it never arrived and they gave me one to go. I didn't need it anymore. The po'boy: it only had three shrimp on it. So disappointing for $15. The three I had were delicious but it really needed five as you can see from the picture. Would have been 5 stars if they gave 5 on there. read more

Crawdaddys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Wing Nite at Crawdaddys!!!!! 45cent wings all day, you can't beat that... and these aren't just regular wings. These are THE BEST wings in the area. So yummy and crunchy with flavors like lemon pepper, creole butter, sweet heat and more. Prepare to wait a while for your meal as it will be made fresh. It is well worth the wait though. I was part of a large party of 14 with 3 kids. Our waitress Gina handled it like a pro Happy hour is 5pm -7pm with drinks, wine, drafts, favorites sides and salad all for $5.00 or less. I cannot wait to dine here again! read more

Crawdaddys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Very unprofessional. Waitress was arguing with her coworker infrint of guest. I sat for 30 minutes waiting for my food after the ppl in my left got theirs and I was the first to order. There was a cover charge due to there being a performer the money was collected after you came in and sat down. Needs new management!!! read more

Food was great, but honestly our server only spoke to us twice. To order and to grab the check. But i don't base a business on just that, the food is the reason i will go back, probably just takeout read more

Well, I'm not sure if there's a different cook but the last two times I ordered their wings they were very bland. It was like there was no type of seasoning on the wings. I know myself I will not buy them again. The mac & cheese and cabbage was good read more

I sat at the bar and ordered, bartenders were very nice and engaging! I started with chicken & collard green eggrolls (sounded interesting) cooked really well but just too much for me to eat lol. The seafood platter was really good specifically the crab cake! It was sooo thick, I would've probably ordered just one had I known but it's what I would recommend if its your first visit. I did go back because Im greedy and tried the wings and they were also delicious and flavour. They put little crumbles of blue cheese on the hot buffalo wings (on point). It took a while for my main course to come out..I was getting sleepy but it was well worth the wait as the place got pretty crowded. read more

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I wanted to like this and was excited when i had the opportunity. But my whole visit i was very disappointed. The covid menu was all fried and offered very little Cajun food. So it was more like a seafood restaurant with a small twist. The prices were very high for the food value and the non Louisiana feel. The service was the worst part. A few mistakes with our order. And and a hour and a half to get or meal. The place was all but empty. So it was really no reason for it to take that long. The food was very good. And have no complaints on that. They Need add more Cajun back on the menu. Fix the wait time for orders. I don't think i will be back. To much money. Not enough of everything else read more

Mrs. Slade's service was amazing, she always finds a way to make someone's day brighter with her up best energy and caring personality. The food and music was also top notch, highly recommend. read more

I haven't had good gator in a while. They served me a good amount and it was awesome. Quality and quantity, you can't go wrong!

Their menu is about 1/3 of what it shows online - almost nothing of which is actually Louisiana / southern cuisine except the catfish...Not even a shrimp po'boy on the menu. Do not come here expecting an authentic Louisiana / southern food experience. Food was mediocre at best and the waiter kept going on about how the chef was cordon bleu trained - but the food said otherwise. No spice level to any food (a must for Louisiana food) and skimpy menu will keep customers away. read more

Do not waste your time going here! By far the worst food and service. Our waitress had no idea what was on the menu, was chewing gum and smacking her lips. They forgot my daughter's food, we was done eating our food and my daughter still never got hers. The collard greens was ice cold and from a can. read more

Man... I was not expecting that! Best southern cooking I have had since we moved here from Alabama. Stopped in for brunch after church. My better half had the catfish and grits breakfast and I had the breakfast po' boy. From the cornbread brought out before the meal to the fried green tomato side everything was delicious. The catfish was perfectly cooked. The grits (with cheese) were creamy and delicious. All washed down with the best Sweet Tea I have had up north. My wife - raised in Alabama - actually said best grits she had ever had. Portion sizes weren't the biggest, but between the tea and cornbread, I didn't leave hungry. Wouldn't call it great for the price point but not bad either. If there was anything I would knock, it was the little details - decor (hanging wires, dying plants) and the service (could have been more attentive). But, with cooking this good? I can overlook it. Overall great visit. Will be back for some jazz and jambalaya. read more

Crawdaddys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

I had the gator etouffee. The gator was cooked just right, the seasoning was good, but the rice was the wrong texture. I must admit that I have had better etouffee, but overall this was a good experience. read more

Crawdaddys - Gator etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Last night my fiancé and I, along with two friends, decided to try out brunch at Crawdaddys this weekend. They are a Cajun style restaurant located on 6'th street in Harrisburg and they have been on my list of restaurants to try for a few months now. We plan on going back to try out their dinner menu, and I have to say as a disclaimer that there was a gospel brunch the morning that we arrived, so that probably contributed to the stress level of the staff and the overall experience that we had. Located next to Cafe 1500, we were sat immediately in the back room. We did find the layout of the restaurant to be a little tight, and though the back room had much more space than the front room, it was very dimly-lit. Some of us appreciated the lack of lighting on a Sunday morning, but others would have benefitted from some sunshine. The service was pretty average. Our server was kind enough to our table, and was juggling tables in two different rooms and outdoor seating, while training a new server and preparing for the gospel concert. We did overhear some tention between the staff concerning orders and service throughout the restaurant, which is always sort of uncomfortable, but they were clearly just stressed and not being rude or hostile. All of our food and drinks made it to us fast enough, but we never received coffee refills. Two of us had ordered varieties of eggs Benedict and the flavors and portion sizes were right-on, however, the eggs were poached solid and the yolk wasn't runny at all, which was disappointing for the price. I had three delicious, large shrimps with my shrimp and grits that were perfectly seasoned. Two of our group ordered French toast and were very happy with it. Our mimosas and bloody Mary's were very good and we were all happy with them. My friend said that it was the best Bloody Mary that she's had in months. When we asked for our checks to be split, a few items were incorrect but our server kindly and quickly fixed the checks. We sort of got lost inside the restaurant on our way out, as there way no clear path to the door. I have a feeling that more tables than normal may have been in the front room due to the gospel music, but still we wandered around trying to get outside and it was quite unusual. Overall the food was very good, drinks were good and service was sufficient. I feel that we paid for a little bit more than the overall experience called for, but because of the uniqueness of the food I am excited to go back for dinner soon and see how the service and food compares to our brunch experience. I hope this has been a helpful review. Happy eating! read more

Crawdaddys - Shrimp and grits from Crawdaddys - pretty delicious flavors, a little too well done. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Would definitely try them again with their main menu rather than just the fathers day specials but i was really disappointed with my meal. It was cool, not hot, the ribs were chewy and only 3 bones worth for $25. The red potatos were delicious tho but wouldve been even better hot. We Only ordered 2 entrees and they got my husbands side order wrong. The service was okayish, the atmosphere was the best part about the place. Lots of potential but overall really bummed to have spent $80 on food i couldve prepared better at home... would consider it for just drinks instead. read more

The restaurant was clean and it is a large space. It was very open. The staff was pleasant and attentive. I had the Mississippi Baby Back Rib dinner, the side I chose were Mac and Cheese and Rosemary Red Potatoes. The Ribs were delicious, the Mac and Cheese was cold, but still had good flavor, the potatoes were great and seasoned perfectly. My boyfriend got the Chicken and Waffles with a side of Mac and Cheese, you could either get fried chicken or chicken tenders. He elected to go with the fried chicken. About 15 minutes after we put our order in the waitress came back and stated that the restaurant was out of the waffle mix and the other option was sweet potato mix. He is not normally a fan of sweet potato flavor, but opted for the sweet potato mix. The waffles were ok, the sweet potato mix had a weird after taste. The chicken was the real disappointment. It was 3 small over cooked wings. For the price the Chicken and Waffles were definitely not worth it. The Ribs on the other hand were great and I would order them again. The huge drawback was the wait. I understand that the food is cooked fresh, but there was only one other table in the dining room besides ours and it took 50 minutes for us to receive our food. That could also be why the Mac and Cheese was cold. I would say if you are not in a rush and are in the area wanting some decent southern style food/Soul food, I would give it a try, but I certainly would not make a special trip to this restaurant. read more

Crawdaddys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Went to Crawdaddy's on a Tuesday night around 7pm and it was pretty busy. Took about 10mins for someone to come to the table and greet us (3ppl). We ordered a couple apps and one entree: collard and chicken egg rolls (4pcs), fries green tomato (4pcs) and 1/2 rack of baby back ribs. The entree sides we got pinto beans with rice and mac & cheese. The apps were decent and the the egg rolls filling. The ribs were fall off bone cooked. The pinto beans were under cooked and the rice was over cooked and gooey. The mac was just ok. Once food was ordered everything came out within 20-25 min. so not too bad. Bathroom def needs some attention!! read more

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This by far is the best food that I have had since moving to Harrisburg. The food, service, and atmosphere, was absolutely amazing!!! I highly recommend people to eat here read more

Let me start by saying this is one of the best restaurants I've been too hands down. I mean the catfish and grits was so good I'm sitting here contemplating should I order another just for the am. Now let's get into this sweet tea I think just literally changed my life lol. Very friendly staff an clean laid back environment. I would definetly recommend if you haven't came here to please stop in an try it. read more

Crawdaddys - Sweet tea - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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As I arrived to Crawdaddys I was able to get parking right in front of the restaurant. I was seated immediately and was ordering an appetizer within 5 minutes of being seated. I have never tried alligator and believe or not Crawdaddys has it on the menu. So my spontaneity kicked in and I ordered alligator. It was fried and came with hollandaise sauce. The alligator didn't really have a taste but was great with the spicy hollandaise sauce. I ordered catfish, grits fried green tomato and scrambled eggs off the Sunday brunch menu. The catfish was spectacular ,,,, flavorful and meaty. It paired nicely with the creamy well seasoned grits. Whomever made those grits put there foot in that!!! Can you say yummmy. I thought I was eating my grandmomma grits. The scrambled eggs were soft and fluffy they taste good as well. The fried green tomato could have used a little more seasoning in the batter. Overall my brunch was delicious. I decided to have a pear mimosa with it...the flavors all blended nicely. I'll be back to Crawdaddys next time for dinner. read more

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Came to this place on a whim after getting poor service at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I loved the atmosphere and they had a live band playing. I had my children with me and we were really excited about the menu options. When we sat down it took a few minutes to get our drinks and at one point another waitress asked if we had ordered drinks yet which I appreciated. However as time went on all we had were drinks and a plate of cornbread which my family devoured shortly after it came. My family and I sat there for 2 hours total waiting for our food that never came! Our waitress never came by to check on us, ask us if we needed anything, or to give us an update on when our food was coming. I watched several people come in after us and receive their food before us. I was very disappointed because the spot has the potential to be great. The location, the menu, the atmosphere...but the service is 1 star! My toddler was ready to have a meltdown by the time we decided to leave without our food. Our waitress saw us on the way out and said, "you guys are leaving?" I said, "yeah, you took entirely too long" and her response was, "I understand". read more

I wanted this place to be good so bad! Unfortunately, it wasn't. Everything about it was extremely underwhelming. I don't even know where to start. The food was all over the place. Fish was salty, mac and cheese didn't have enough salt, the wings were fat and big, the staff clueless and the bartender.. *sighs * she had to look at the ingredients in The book to make the drinks... (cries in bartender) Oh.. the greens.. they forgot to chop those. I'm really sad actually because this place has so much potential! I hope they get it together but right now, its a no for me. A strong 4.5 out of 10. read more

Eating in an otherwise empty dining room at 7:30 on a Friday night is never a good sign. I would still give five stars for food, but service is seriously lacking (shouldn't they know the menu by now?), and the beer list is really disappointing. Just having Abita on the menu is not enough for a Cajun restaurant when you only have Purple Haze. And two Mexican and one German beers? Where's New Orleans finest? Blackened salmon was delicious, as were crab cakes. Greens are fabulous, beignets are wonderful as are fried green tomatoes. Mac was kinda bland, but garlic mashed got high marks from M. Finally, we all miss the comfy charm of the old Reily St. place. The new place is cool and I hope they do well; but the old place was like being invited into someone's kitchen for dinner, warm and welcoming, with the whole family pitching in to make sure you had the best dining experience possible The new Crawdaddys is just a bar with a restaurant attached. Sorry, but the lack of good beer and the struggle one has to go through with the servers moves this off our "A" list, not to soon return. I'll miss the shrimp and grits. read more

Enjoyed good Creole/Cajun food. It is a nice atmosphere and services. read more

I ordered through a courier service. When the food arrived it was hot. The problem was that the prices were high and the portions were very small. $17 salmon salad and a $12 Cajun penne pasta that's came in a small side dish container. I will never waste money here again. The salad that came with the pasta was minimal. read more

Crawdaddys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Starters: Treme Gator Nuggets, Collard Greens & Chicken Egg Roll and Buffalo Catfish Nuggets. Yummy Bayou Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo. OMG Creole Style Shrimp and Grits. Stick a fork on m b/c I'm done!!! The food, waitstaff and atmosphere were wonderful. A must visit on your next trip to Harrisburg. read more

I mean the taste and presentation is totally there. The price wasnt but I guess that's what you get when your starting a business. Everything came out hot and ready. Can things be too hot??? Well if they could it was. My uncle had the chicken and he said it could use a little more flavor. My catfish was good as I ate it and faught off the flies from devouring it before me. Where in the hell is my waitress!!!!!! So overall this is a once and done for me. The light music was ok and hopefully they upgrade the menus from construction paper to laminated construction paper. IJS. read more

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Dined here on Fat Tuesday (2/13/18) with my fiance and two of his siblings rounding out our foursome. We had come last year for this same occasion and this year was a sincere disappointment compared to last year! My guess is that last year, the joint received pretty substantial local media coverage, so the atmosphere was more festive and lively. For example, there were complimentary beads on the tables, and the menu featured beignets for dessert. This year, neither was the case. In fact, sadly, we were told there was no peach cobbler on the dessert menu, either. While the food was excellent (appetizers: collard greens and chicken egg rolls, gator nuggets; entrees: two etouffee, one jambalaya, one crabmeat stuffed catfish), we waited a while in spite of being the ONLY table in the main dining area for a majority of our dining experience (two tables were seated while we were finishing up). There was another event going on...apparently Crawdaddy's hosts a "Birthday Club" every Tuesday in the rear bar area, which seemed to take our server (and others) away from the front dining space. Having said that, our waitress, Jennifer, was friendly, apologetic, and attentive when she was present. I was even offered a complimentary adult beverage for having to wait for my entree longer than the others. So...overall, I look forward to coming back to Crawdaddy's and hope to be wowed again as I was last year. I look forward to a Saturday live jazz performance or Sunday brunch. But hopefully "Daddy" gets the message that as one of, if not the only, Cajun/Creole restaurants in the area, Mardi Gras should be celebrated with style! Laissez les bons temps rouler...Let the good times roll! read more

Went for Sunday brunch. Nice atmosphere. Food tasted really good, but as others said, service was pretty bad. They got our orders wrong and my bloody Mary had, as far as I could tell, no alcohol in it. I might come back for dinner, but I'll be prepared for slower service. read more

We stopped in after a basketball tournament on a Saturday evening. We were some of their first customers of the day. Needless to say we were seated fairly quickly. Shooby was our server. It was our first time there but it definitely won't be our last. Shooby was very attentive and accommodating. He made our visit feel like we stopped in to visit family. There were some minor hiccups on the food but he quickly addressed them. The food otherwise was delicious. The setting made me forget I was in Harrisburg. It had a chill Atlanta/Houston/N.O. vibe. The decor was modern and vibrant. The restroom was very clean. We will definitely return. read more