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Crawfish Cafe

4.2 (751 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Connie H.

3rd time to this location,(best) Bellaire is 2nd and the Pearland location comes in last place(food wasn't hot and a little salty) and now we've tried them all! I got my usual Kickin Cajun Crawfish - spicy -so much flavor and it really isn't too spicy! Hubs got the 1lb headless shrimp with Texas Cajun- spicy with garlic butter and they were perfectly cooked. Okra-5/5 very lightly breaded Crawfish eggrolls- meh Wings- Cajun buffalo 5/5 taste like Franks with added Cajun flavors We didn't get it this time but get the red beans and rice- yummmm(better here because it isn't dry like the Bellaire location) service is quick and friendly and the time to come is at lunch or early because they get really busy!

Kevin T.

TL;DR: Get ready to get down and dirty! Love the flavors for each of the boils and don't sleep on the corn and mushrooms! Service was quick and attentive :) Was recommended to stop by Crawfish Cafe for some Viet-Cajun vibes and was not disappointed. We ordered several bags of shrimp (unfortunately not crawfish season), corn, mushrooms, and hot links. On the side, we ordered some crab which was fine but the shrimp boils were definitely the star I am mildly allergic to shrimp and this was totally worth the trip to the store across the street to pick up some Benadryl. Cheers, Crawfish Cafe!

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Came in to try crawfish for the first time, and expected more flavor. I ordered the crawfish and shrimp mix, with the signature seasoning mix and the spicy heat level. The food I got was barely black pepper spicy. The crawfish itself was okay, but I would rather have 3 or 4 bigger ones than the slaughter of little crawfish I got in the bag. Shrimp was good, but still lacked flavor. It's an experience, and the service is friendly but a little slow. They have a nice patio, and the restaurant is very crowded most of the time. Parking is there, but hard to find. Do not park in other lots, you will get towed. Kroger parking is safe across the street.

Tri D.

The Bellaire location is under renovations right now, so we decided to drive further to give this spot a try. My experience was solid, the service was good the food was exceptional & the restaurant is pretty clean itself. I was craving crawfish & it's my first time having it for 2026. Crawfish is on the smaller side which is understandable since it's January. We went ahead and ordered their lemon pepper wings to start. It was delicious and came out piping hot. Very strong lemon pepper flavor. Then we went ahead and got 6 pounds of their crawfish. Two pounds of "the mix" (lemon pepper & garlic butter), two pounds of "the grail" (garlic butter & Thai basil) and two pounds of "the signature" (garlic butter & kickin Cajun). Got it as spicy. My favorite is the signature since it had the most flavor but the grail had more of a spice kick. All the sauces were buttery & spicy. However, I felt that they should've let the sauce soak into the crawfish a little longer to give the meat more flavor. Corn, potatoes, sausage & egg were cooked just right. Don't get me wrong, I love me a southern sweet tea but the one I received was beyond sweet. So I switched it out for sprite instead. At the end I ordered their gumbo to go. I thought it was pretty good. It wasn't salty just wish there were more sausages in the gumbo. Overall, I'm satisfied. I prefer the Bellaire location since the food is better but the service on Shepherd is way better. Definitely coming back here when I'm around the area.

Rachel Z.

Food was actually fresh, and the sauce was really good with great service. However, the parking situation completely ruined the experience. Parking here is extremely difficult and poorly managed.There are very limited parking spaces for this restaurant, and it's nearly impossible to find a spots at all. What makes it worse is that cars get towed aggressively even if you are actively dining. I was inside the restaurant, and my car was towed just minutes before I finished my meal. This creates a frustrating and unfair experience for customers. As someone visiting from California, this feels especially unreasonable and excessive. If you plan to dine here, be very careful with parking -- or you may end up paying $300 something in towing fees.

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Erin D.

Service was great! Our server was super nice and helpful! The food came very quick and was delicious! The ambiance is nice, there is indoor and outdoor seating options. My only deterrent is the parking. The parking is very limited and tons of construction surrounding this location but otherwise plenty options on their menu and great food

Shrimp fried chicken with rice
Jason B.

I don't know how found this gem, but the food and ambiance is outta this world. Houston has over 22,+ thousand restaurants.

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Alex W.

This place was packed on a Sunday night, and I can see why it's so popular. The whole city loves crawfish and these heads do it very well. I couldn't really taste the Viet influence though; I'm no crawfish connoisseur and this just tasted like regular old garlic'ed crawfish to me lol. TBH the shrimp is more flavorful and has more meat than the crawfish!

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Jando S.

Despite the many culinary accolades Houston has to offer, Viet Cajun is one that is practically exclusive to the city. There are numerous stellar options in this fusion cuisine, but Crawfish Cafe has emerged as one of its best local chains, and besting most, If not all of the options in The Heights. The Chinatown location is the one I've frequented the most, but seeing as it's been closed for renovations, it's been more or less this location of nothing. (#1) The parking has been problematic on their busiest nights, sharing the space with several other eateries, so know this ahead of time during their busy lunch and dinner hour. A wait is likely given no reservations, so finding time for parking might not be so bad. The interior is tight but they've done a decent job at maintaining large and small groups despite how busy it gets. I've only come here in large groups, but the feast is guaranteed every time. When crawfish is in season, there is no better place to be. When it comes to the sauces, I am all for the grail mix, which is garlic butter and Thai basil. The coco loco is an excellent sauce as well, and the kickin Cajun most definitely has a nice kick. Other recommended items are their oysters, garlic noodles, boudin balls, and egg rolls. Overall, the service is good but can be tough during their busiest nights. Prices are going to add up since it's seafood, but the experience almost always is going to be worth it. ____________ (#1) There's always Cypress, but I have yet to go.

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Tazzy R.

Lunch date with the man and he decided on this place from tiktok. Our waiter was a doll and might I add the mini games on the table paper was a cute time passer even for adults. I ordered a category 5 for a drink, strongest one might i add and it didn't disappoint. Hell didn't even need two. We ordered the crawfish egg rolls to try that came with a sauce, it was pretty okay. Probably wouldn't order again, and the oyster nachos. Only came with four and my old guy looved it. I already don't eat oysters so it was a no for me lol. For entree i ordered 3lbs crawfish in kickin cajun, big and delicious! He got a lb of snow crab, same seasoning and actually preferred a different flavor. All in all, the menu is very extensive so i'd be back to try other things either way lol

Chante N.

loveddd the crawfish egg rolls and lychee cocktail! my catfish po'boy was also decent! i tried crawfish for the first time here, and it was a great experience; however, i am not a fan of crawfish. all of the work with little return on my investment. i am much more of a lobster girl, working smart and not hard! i happened to show up on a sunday and it was PACKED! the wait was about 20-30 mins. the restaurant is big, but because it was packed it felt like it was small. side note, there is a little alleyway from the parking to the restaurant that has such an icky vibe to it!! management totally needs to do something to make this transition from parking lot to dining a better experience for guests... because it smells funny and just has an overall gross factor to it! but.. bonne appétit

Live crawfish in signature blend (garlic butter & Cajun) my go to spice level is medium.
Pich S.

Food & service are always consistently really good everytime we come here. Crawfish is always fresh and purged well and a good size. We've tried a lot of the menu items. Calamari is good, raw oysters are always really fresh anytime we've come here, tried the sweet potato fries today and they were good, Cajun fried rice is a huge portion and there is a lot of protein that comes with it, shrimp & crawfish are always cooked really well. Service wise everyone comes and checks on you, whether it's servers, food runners and all of the managers. We love supporting this place because of how well you guys treat regulars. Easily one of the best viet Cajun spots in houston!

Leanna T.

My go to place for crawfish. I love Viet Cajun flavors and the crawfish always hits. The garlic noodle also a favorite of mine. The downsides to this location are the limited amount of parking and the wait time on weekends. My friend got towed last time we went

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Bao was a great server and the crawfish were a good size and cooked very well. The corn was especially good

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Danny was kind and patient with our large family dinner! The food was delicious! Thank you!

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Jenna was our server and she was amazing! We would come back just for her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Is Crawfish Cafe BYOB or do they serve alcohol?

They serve alcohol now!

Is this patio dog friendly?

Is there a way to call and make a reservation?

We do not take reservations or call aheads, sorry!

How much is the crawfish per pound?

We went on February 28th and it was $9.99 per pound. Keep in mind it was the week after the winter storm.

Hi, do you know when you'll have live crawfish available? Thank you!

We have live crawfish delivered daily now from Louisiana

Is there live crawfish at the moment, and how much a lb?

We do not have live crawfish just yet, we are waiting on the quality to improve before we start picking it up.

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