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    Crawdad's

    3.6 (40 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    CRAWDAD'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Crawfish
    Fred M.

    Food was excellent. Had crawfish for the first time and they were fantastic. Steak was great and service was excellent. Great hunting decor.

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    Macy W.

    Okay let me preface by saying it's one of the better restaurants in the area in terms of nicer food. However, there is much lacking in this restaurant's presentation. It is a pretty pricy place and we always come around thanksgiving and get a steak. Their steaks are pretty great! We got the shrimp dip and it was just lacking in presentation. There's no garnish on anything in this restaurant!!!! When you pay high prices for high quality food the presentation is necessary. The salad had the SMALLEST amount of cheese on each it was actually embarrassing! The potato doesn't come with butter you put your own on and they give you fake butter packets! Lol! It's comical! Then you ask for sour cream and it comes in a plastic container and literally has a teaspoon in it! They act so cheap about it! The shrimp dip needs some cheese and chives on top! At fine dining, these little things create the experience that makes you want to spend the price. I've worked in the restaurant industry all my life and I know when a man is in charge of the presentation. It typically lacks! Take pride in your food! We had a large group of 20 people and the waitress Mary did very well, but you could tell that for a Saturday night, during Black Friday weekend, it should and could have been more packed! Small changes people!! Makes the difference!!

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    Jonathan M.

    The best restaurant that I've been to so far in the Delta! Went here last night for my girlfriend's birthday, and it was amazing. I didn't have a reservation so I called and the manager was very friendly and accommodating; even though they had a packed house he assured me that he could fit us in and sure enough a nice secluded two-top booth was waiting for us when we arrived. The service was excellent - Ann was our server and she was on point. Full bar, and the bartender made me an excellent old-fashioned, and my girlfriend had a solid Margarita. The appetizers that we ordered were grilled oysters - topped with brown sugar, bacon, black-pepper roasted jalapeño slice, parmesean, and Sriracha - which were delicious. We also had a crab cake - served with pickled vegetables and remoulade - which was very good. I ordered an 8oz filet cooked medium rare, and it was mouth watering. It was wrapped in bacon and melted in my mouth. My side was a stuffed potato (similar to a twice-baked) and it was delicious. She ordered Salmon, which was displayed nice over lettuce, tomato, feta, red onion, and artichokes, with a red wine vinaigrette. The ONLY 2 complaints would be 1. No bread served before the meal - but this was ok as each entrée was served with a nice crispy piece of grilled Tuscan bread. And 2. The butter and sour cream that I asked for with my potato were packets (not fresh), but this did not take anything away from my meal. The bill was very pricey, but expected and worth it. Finally, the atmosphere was perfect. It had the feel of a hunting lodge, with a plethora of stuffed animals, antlers, reptiles, etc, and many pictures on the walls of who I assume is the owner and his sons with their hunting prizes. The booth that we sat at in a somewhat secluded room was great for a date night, and very romantic. They had other secluded rooms that looked perfect for larger parties. After dinner we went to the bar for another drink, which certainly was bumping for a Saturday night in the Delta. There was live music (a duo on guitars and singing), and a large, warm crowd (which seemed mostly local, but very welcoming) socializing in the large bar area. I would highly recommend this fine establishment.

    Sarah J.

    High expectations--not met. The building looks nice when you first walk in, but quickly you realize it's too big for its staff to run properly. A trip to the restroom immediately sounds the alarm that the cleanliness is subpar. This is further accentuated when you sit down at a table and find the tacky red plastic cover sticky, and chewing gum on the wall. Worst of all, the paper menu is disgusting. Stains, food particles, grease, and obvious signs of age make you not even want to touch it, much less turn the page. At this point I'm ready to bolt, but it's not convenient. So the horror continues and the first round of drinks served in antiquated plastic cups further solidifies the lackluster experience. Sweet tea that is so sweet it's undrinkable is merely par for the course. But wait. There's more. The fried dill pickles arrive and they are soggy and dripping with oil. Basically inedible the waiter's only response to the questioning of such a disgusting dish is that the chef doesn't always send the pickles through the apparatus that is supposed to drain the excess oil like he is supposed to. Awesome, I'm so glad he decided to slack off tonight. The rest of the meal followed in similar fashion, all the while we couldn't wait to get out of there. Unfortunately, the suffering wasn't left behind in Merigold. Everyone ended up with upset stomachs within a couple hours. Two stars instead of one for the nice building and crawfish that wasn't terrible. But we won't be back. And won't recommend. Sad, seems like the place has a lot of potential.

    Shrimp Sultana
    Stephen F.

    A Delta Dinner for 10. Hidden between all of the Merigold Red Light cameras, watch yourself, this is a Delta gem. We started with a handful of appetizers, from crawfish to cheese-dip they were all wonderful. Several ribeyes were ordered, a few NY strips, a catfish and my Shrimp Sultana. The waitress advised going with the Shrimp Sultana over Shrimp & Grits, because you can make that at home. The Shrimp Sultana was this taste sensation, shrimp (duh), crawfish, veggies and an amazing cream sauce. Have no fear, plenty of shrimp & crawfish. Great service as our waitress made many, many, many trips to the bar and back, and never let us get thirsty. If you find yourself in the Delta and hungry consider stopping in.

    Blackened grouper. Very salty sauce. Otherwise, good.
    BurgerSnob E.

    Nice place in the middle of nowhere. Pretty good food and good service. Freezing inside. Had to ask for the heat to actually be turned on (February). All in all we had a good time and enjoyed our meal.

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    I called and asked if they was serving crawfish they said yes and I drove 30 minutes just to find out they was not serving crawfish

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    3 years ago

    Update your online presence, please. I detoured out of my way to patronize you on a Tuesday night to find you closed.

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    6 years ago

    Great catfish dinner. Never disappointed. I can't wait to go back. They provide great service and they are friendly.

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    Food is always good. I like the atmosphere but liked it more at the old place (circa 90s); food too, but not throwing shade.

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    Love love this place, that was my first time going, will come back once a month until I try Eve on the menu

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    I had the steamed crawfish here, and they were awesome. This place was a little off the beaten path, but is worth checking out.

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