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! read more

See all

Nut allergy friendly: Pretty much no issues here! Parking: There's some in the strip mall but definitely less than at the Bellaire location. Time to Appetizers: 20 Minutes Time to Crawfish: 25 Minutes It's a solid branch from the main location in Bellaire, but they're missing some things. For example, the Bellaire location has the new Viet-Cajun flavor of sauce that hasn't debuted here yet (though you can DIY a mix). (Review is for July 2026 if they've updated since then) We got here at 6:05PM and got seated with no issues. Ordered the following: Combo #1 with extra corn and potatoes (3.5/5): Crawfish isn't in season, so don't be surprised at my low rating. It's still great and flavorful all around. Garlic Noodles with Shrimp (4/5): Still incredibly rich and buttery and garlicy and great for a palate cleanser. I'd skip the shrimp; you get eight pieces for $10 extra and that's not really worth it. Crawfish Beignets (4.5/5): Still a fantastic appetizer. Comes out hot, crispy, buttery, and is a really indulgence. 1 lb. Little Neck Clams (4.5/5): I liked these more than the crawfish tbh. It really does depend on what's in season. Very easy to eat, very flavorful. Service was generally good but our server seemed slammed; it took a long time to get water refills and to place extra orders (we got a second order of beignets to-go). Market price for crawfish is high and they're not in season, so don't be afraid to ask. The Combo #1 in July 2026 was $22. Overall, I'll probably be back during crawfish season especially because it's more convenient for me than the Bellaire location, but the Bellaire location has it beat for general atmosphere after the remodeling and much better options for mixes there. read more

See all

Happy hour surfing led me to Crawfish Cafe, so I had to stop in and see what they were working with! I ordered the mojito, and it was a solid choice. It had a refreshing lime-forward flavor with a nice little zing that made it perfect for cooling off. If you enjoy a citrusy, refreshing cocktail, you'll probably like this one. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying the Chargrilled Cajun Butter Oysters. They were okay...the Cajun butter had good flavor, but if you've read my reviews, you already know I'm pretty picky when it comes to oysters! They just didn't quite hit the mark for me this time. Mojito: 4/5 Chargrilled Cajun Butter Oysters: 3/5 Overall, it was a nice happy hour stop for a drink, and I'd be open to coming back to explore more of the menu. read more

See all

First time here. And I picked this location based on the reviews and for the claim of best seafood boil in Houston. Arrived Sunday at noon and we were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Our server was super friendly and helpful since this was our first time eating here. She recommended the lychee lemonade and it did not disappoint. Although my man thought it was too sweet.. I thought it was just right. For starters we ordered hush puppies and seafood gumbo. The hush puppies are really good and I also liked the tartar sauce. When the seafood gumbo came out and it was sat on the table, I smelled a foul odor. It smelled spoiled. I told my man and he said he thought it was the crab, The crab smelt funky. He did tell the server and she told the manager and they removed it from our check. We think maybe the crab was frozen and or spoiled. I ordered The fish and chips. A really good portion and the flavor was good. I did like the fish and french fries. The coleslaw was just okay not my favorite. My man ordered a pound of very spicy black mussels and 2 lb of very spicy live crawfish. The flavor was good. The muscles were a bit too salty for me but the flavor was still good. The restaurant does get pretty lively but they do have plenty of staff. Overall I'll say the service was top-notch but I don't know that I would dine again. If so, I'll definitely get that lychee lemonade and hush puppies again :) read more

See all

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! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

This joint gets busy for a reason: great food, fun atmosphere, and super service. Our server was a sweetheart who provided excellent recommendations. We started with boudin, which was perfectly taut and flavorful. I reckon you would have to go to a gas station in Lafayette to find a better boudin. It was followed by some of the largest and tastiest charbroiled oysters I ever enjoyed. But it was the main event that took my breath away: a 5 lb sack of fresh, sweet, and tongue-tingling crawfish. I may return for seconds tonight! read more

See all

My wife loves crawfish. So we decided to check this place out and it did not disappoint. The food had great flavor. I enjoyed the sauce on the crawfish boil. The service was good and the staff were friendly. The food comes out pretty quickly. They have indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Wings (6pc) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

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. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Hands down best viet style crawfish in houston!! I'll also give the shrimp a MASSIVE shoutout. I've never had such fresh, big, and tasty shrimp before, get it! Its worth it! Ive come here once before maybe 6 years ago and they got a new restaurant, the environment is great, service is fast and warm, food is fresh and delicious! They have so many flavors and i tried the (forgot the name) most popular one, it was a mix and i also got the thai flavor as well. Surprisingly, the thai flavored bowl was the best in my opinion but you truly cant go wrong. Man am i still thinking about this meallllll!!! Till next year, crawfish cafe! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

See all

i ordered calamari a piece of fried fish and a side salad the calamari was dry and hard and the fish was cold and not cooked enough!! this was a big disappointment for me well i guess its a side salad read more

Crawfish Cafe - FRIED Cajun Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Combo 2 - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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 read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

BEST CRAWFISH EVERRRRR!!! Not only is the crawfish amazing, but they have amazing garlic noodles and crab too. The snow crab here is huge, tender, and easy to pull apart. The best part is probably the delicious signature sauce, it tastes so GOOD and is bursting with garlic. I went at around 1 PM on a Saturday and was able to get seated pretty quickly for a table for 8 people. Once we ordered, the food came out pretty quickly. They provide bibs and gloves for your crawfish eating experience, and I liked that they had ample indoor and outdoor seating. I would come back to Houston just for this! read more

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. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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 read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Crawfish Cafe is in my opinion the best Viet-Cajun restaurant in the Heights! Everything was spectacular upon entering to sitting down. Greeted friendly and was introduced by the server immediately with a beautifully decorated ambiance knowing the food will be a hit. The food came out hot and in a timely mannered. Definitely will be coming back for the live crawfish seasons! read more

See all

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 read more

See all

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 read more

See all

Everything hit! It can get a little loud and crowded, so we opted to sit outside, which made for a much better experience. The food did not disappoint. I'm used to Louisiana oysters, so my standards are pretty high, but these were still very good. The service was excellent--fast, friendly, and attentive. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be returning. read more

See all

Ordered takeout for my first try.. HTown crab, shrimp, crawfish.. hot, fresh, and really hit the spot Will definitely order again read more

Crawfish Cafe - HTown crab, shrimp, crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Here you will get standard service. Nothing special that I can note but nothing bad either. The cracklings and cheese, crawfish empanadas, crawfish egg rolls and wings with the Cajun dry rub were all just ok. I probably wouldn't get again as it's not my favorite but my friends really like the egg rolls and wings. The garlic noodles are saucey and actually pretty good. The char grilled oysters are REALLY good. From what I hear this is one of the best you will find in Houston that's closest to Nola style. Sometimes they come out really charred so it's probably best to request to not cook it too long if you like them a little juicy. The Original Cajun and Texas Cajun seasoning are dry seasonings for the boil (no butter and all that extra sauces stuff). This is my preference for eating seafood boils and it was soooo freaking good on the crawfish and crab. The original seasoning is the better flavor hands down but it's just a tad too salty. It the salt can be dialed back a little while keeping the flavor this would be tied with my favorite crawfish in Nola. Can't wait to return read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish (Live) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

This is the best seafood boil I've ever had. It's viet-cajun so as an Asian, when Asian flavors are involved, I am immediately intrigued. When they say spicy, it's actually spicy. The sauce is ADDICTIVE. I could drink it. They ran out of shrimps with head on when we went so we settled for head off, but still good. The crawfish was the best I have ever had. So juicy and delicious. The crab wasn't super fresh and didn't slide out of the shell easily....but that sauce. Apparently they sell sides of their sauce. It will change your life. That said, they are always BUSY. We went an hour before close and there was still a 30 min wait. It is insane. The vibes are ultra casual. You get a bib and gloves. A real bonding experience. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

​ Crawfish Cafe: My Go-To for Snow Crab Perfection! ​If you're looking for the absolute best snow crab boil, look no further than Crawfish Cafe! This spot is my steady favorite--the crab is always perfectly seasoned, delicious, and incredibly filling. I always get the incredible Cajun blend flavor, which perfectly combines all three of their options: lemon pepper, traditional flavor, and a powerful mix of garlic. ​I always customize my order by adding sausage, potato, and corn. Let me tell you, one snow crab cluster with those extras is plenty to make me feel completely satisfied and wonderfully full! The boil comes with a tasty, delicious sauce that truly elevates the whole meal. ​Crawfish Cafe, you keep doing great work! Just one little request: please start adding a little more sauce to the boil. My last order felt a bit low on that incredible goodness! ​Highly recommend giving this place a try! You won't regret it. read more

Our server was great. We had a 30 minute wait that ended up being only 4 minutes. The crawfish & shrimp were pretty good, the corn & potatoes could have used more soaking. I really liked the hot sausage po-boy; I forgot to say skip the cheese. They have military discount!! read more

See all

We went Saturday evening and there was a 15 minute wait - not bad for such a popular spot. They have seating outside where some groups were already waiting. Once you get a text you can check in at the front. We ordered five pounds of crawfish with corn and potatoes. The potatoes come in three and corn is calculated individually. The crawfish portions were huge and absolutely delicious. We got the original sauce with medium spice. We could definitely taste the spice during our meal and loved it. The sauce was so delicious my friend had to order white rice to make her own crawfish rice bowl! I wouldn't recommend the garlic noodles - it felt overly salty with not much garlic/ other taste to it. The gumbo was not bad but the portions were tiny, so I recommend sticking to the crawfish. They give you gloves, bibs, and buckets to make the eating experience so much better. I appreciate how the servers were very attentive and gave us replacement gloves. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I had been craving crawfish for a while and stopped by with some friends partake in this seasonal treat. We were immediately greeted by a couple of servers who stated that they would be taking care of us. I was very impressed by the attention they took and they really were quite prompt despite the restaurant being busy. The interior was lively and clean, with ample space. We were seated at a nice table and asked if we wanted bibs and gloves before we had to ask for them ourselves. And then came the crawfish. What a feast! The 5 pounds signature mix was so flavorful and rich. The crawfish were large and the corn and potato add-ons were perfect. The empanadas, cheese bread, egg rolls and garlic noodles were also very topical and tasty. We ended the meal with some beignets and ice cream which light and airy, and honestly the perfect sweet palate cleanser. A must try spot! read more

See all

A friend had been wanting to try Crawfish Cafe for a while and I was happy to get to try it with her. It was AWESOME! After reading reviews, we decided to get there around 4pm on a Friday to try to beat the crowds and have better luck with parking. She was able to get street parking and after I drove around a few times, I was able to get a spot in the main parking lot. There is also a small lot in the back but it is very narrow. Once we entered, we had a spot inside but ended up moving tables because the vent was blowing hard and it was very cold. Andrea was our waitress and she was top notch; friendly, helpful, and gave honest recommendations (crawfish eggrolls!). The crawfish were big and really tasty! We tried the Tex Cajun and it was very flavorful. I had the Cajun butter as dipping sauce and highly recommend if you like to dip your crawfish. It had an almost curry flavor to it. We also tried the fried okra and wow! Delicious. Also highly recommend the peach margaritas . Highly recommend! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish eggrolls - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

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

See all

Ok so the parking sucks here! It's v v limited and little to no street parking. Before you can throw down on some crawfish you have to fight for a park. 0/10 Now the crawdads and the food 10/10. Wheew sooo good and large portions. I left out of there swollen with all the salt I ingested. They offer different flavor mixes and spice levels as well as an array of other food items to order ig you don't want crawfish so don't let the name detract you from coming in if you don't get down with the draws. We ordered thai basil crawfish, and garlic butter, plus seafood fried rice, calamari and wings The calamari was not good, too small poorly seasoned and greasy pass. Crawfish hit on 10 Seafood fried rice was that girl! Overall we had good service and good food and I'll def be back! read more

See all

Great service the staff was attentive to my party of 8. Of which kept spilling water at the table. I love how Thai Basil was an option. You won't see that too often. The gumbo was a good. The food is great no matter what you choose. I will say it it's a tight space. Limited parking read more

Viet cajun is my newest favorite food category! I ordered the eggroll with the boudin sausage-- it wasn't that memorable, but not bad. I also ordered the catfish, blackened, and fried shrimp platter with garlic noodles and crawfish ettoufee. It was SUPER GOOD, though the garlic noodles weren't worth it in my opinion (I'm spoiled from SF). Service was great on a weekday lunch, and the ambiance felt a bit like a truck stop, but felt kitchy. :D I would come back. read more

popular crawfish and seafood. This place is very popular so there's usually a wait of 30-45 min during dinner time. There are now picnic tables to wait outside in the parking lot, however people still seem to want to crowd the entrance. Check out the menu while waiting. Once seated, try to order as soon as you can so you can get your order in. The service is friendly and do their best but they are busy. The main focus is crawfish but some of their other items are pretty good. The fried okra was better than other places. The Thai Basil flavor for crawfish / seafood is a must try. The Grail which is a mix of Thai Basil and garlic butter is also a great flavor to get. The vibe is loud, open and airy. This is not the place for chit chat because it's difficult to hear anything else but the sound of yourself eating crawfish. read more

See all

This was actually my first time trying this restaurant, and also my first time leaving a review on Yelp...unfortunately because of this experience. We came to try this place with our whole family including kids and elders and while we were dining, our car was towed！ Parking was very limited, and it was difficult to find a spot. It was unclear to us that parking restrictions were being enforced this strictly while dining, which made the situation very frustrating. This experience felt disappointing.While the food and service were good, the overall experience was overshadowed by what happened. read more

Hands down, best crawfish I've had in awhile! We ordered 5lbs crawfish w/signature sauce - Med spice and it was delicious!!! Crawfish beignets were also a hit and surprised us how good they were! read more

I really like this seafood boil spot. The service is always great and they have the biggest snow crab in Houston. The crawfish are small though. I would recommend the catfish poboy, garlic noodles, Cajun fried rice and crawfish bread. The boil flavors aren't my favorites but my fiance loves the "grail" flavor which has basil. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish bread, crawfish egg rolls, garlic noodles, fried okra and combo #3 with grail sauce - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wanted to try something different than crawfish this time. Wings were good! Snack pack was interesting because it gave me quite a few things to eat I'd not tried. The sausage was fantastic! The rice was OK. Didn't eat much of it. My wife had the jambalaya and she enjoyed it. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Crawfish jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Best viet cajun crawfish in Houston!! I always get the Thai basil garlic butter flavor and dip my fries in it. Their garlic noodles are great too. read more

Crawfish Cafe - 2lbs garlic butter Thai basil crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing setting with seating inside and outside Great music and scenery around the building Service is always great, you can expect waits so don't be impatient The food is bomb . We normally start off with some oysters , oyster nachos, crawfish cheese bread then on to Combo #3 with extra Turkey Necks, Snow Crab and Shrimp, 5-10lbs of Boiled Crawfish Spicy with The Mix and Thai Basil Butter Sauce on them and a Plate of Cajun Fried Rice. Talking about a party on your tastebuds. read more