A solid return to Metairie with a straightforward menu combined with prompt efficient service and a friendly, casual environment. Many positives. Good cocktails. A small but thoughtful wine list. Generous servings. Recommendations: the dipping sauce and bread. This sauce is unbelievably rich and scrumptious. The large loaf of bread is a perfect match. Whatever you order swap sides for the crazy potatoes. They are addictive!! The po-boys are ample and well prepared and dressed. Oyster po-boy is surprisingly good. The blackened redfish was seasoned well but slightly over cooked--a minor complaint. Next time we will try the beef! read more

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This spot has potential. I believe dining here earlier and asking questions about the price on everything you order will get you a good experience. Otherwise, you'll be in for a shock. We came here for a birthday dinner and when our last guest arrived, she was told the kitchen was closed. We should've been given a time that the kitchen would close seeing that we were still dining and ordering. When ordering entrees the waiter kept asking about sauces atop the entrees. No price mentioned whatsoever, just sang off a list of sauces. Apparently those sauces don't come with entrees and were additional charges that were not pre-disclosed. When my red fish came out, the side item was wrong. Instead of leaving the perfectly cooked fish and potatoes with me, they took the entire plate back. I asked for the sauce on the side because I'm not typically a sauce person. My plate was brought back smothered in sauce, red fish overcooked and rubbery, and the good quality cooked potatoes swapped out for some that needed a better consistency. To make matters worse soon as the plate was sat in front me my cousin arriving was told the kitchen was closed. She ate some of my red fish and agreed they re-warmed it, ruining it. Now this place uses some good seafood, I can tell it's a good piece of fish and good shrimp (shrimp wasn't seasoned well). So to take a cooked redfish back to the kitchen and re-warm it before serving to a guest is insane. This really upset me because that looked like a good quality red fish and it was ruined. It's a very nice restaurant but I feel I won't return because it was just too much at one time. Do a better job at having wait staff actually communicate with guests. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Good Red Fish but over cooked - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

We all remember the old Crazy Johnnies and you will never replace the ambiance, but if you are ready for a great steak, very attentive service, and some good drinks, come on back! The wife and I went Saturday and we should have gone back sooner. The steaks were really good. I had the Hawaiian which was excellent. I loved the sweet, yet tangy flavor along with the crazy potatoes. My wife had the same steak but not the Hawaiian and love it. Definitely a place we will visit again and you should make a trip if yuou have not tried already. read more

Decided to try this place on our last day on New Orleans. First i'd like to appreciate the welcoming hospitality and professionalism we received upon entering this establishment. Jude and Mike were hilariously Fabulous host. The food was very tasty my husband enjoyed the chargrilled oysters along with a fried oysters po boy I had the fried shrimp very good. My initial reason for going was for the filet mignon po boy unfortunately i couldn't eat another bite. We'll be back in September and Crazy Johnnie's is definitely on our list. We couldn't stop talking about what a great time and conversation we enjoyed with Jude and Mike FYI if your having a bad day they will surely leave with a smile and a wonderful food experience. Try them out you will not be disappointed! The bread is all that and a bag of chips...., read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Chargrilled Oysters - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Let's start with the positives. Excellent service. Excellent bread pudding. Everything else that I had was very basic facing or extremely salty. I doubt that I would be here again. Nothing like the original, but that's expected. Was just hoping to get a little touch of year My big question... are the shrimp from the Gulf or farm raised from Thailand? I've had plenty of local Gulf shrimp in general wild caught shrimp. These were not them! They had that bland, gray opaque meat with an odd crunch either put Gulf shrimp on the menu or do better. The people of New Orleans deserve it. Also, I did notice that it did not say "Gulf" shrimp on the menu. Just shrimp so that is probably a telltale sign. read more

Great quality meat. And good mash. Clean establishment. I would definitly eat here again. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - 2 for 1 filet poboy special via uber eats - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Stopped in for happy hour and ended up having an experience worth writing about. We sat at the bar, which turned out to be the best seat in the house. The happy hour filet po'boy was the standout we ordered it without the bread and paired it with green beans and mashed potatoes, and it absolutely delivered. The filet was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavor, and the sides were comforting and well executed. But the real star of the show was John behind the bar. He was cooking up drinks with confidence and personality, making the whole experience fun and engaging without ever feeling over the top. Great conversation, great recommendations, and excellent service. Happy hour, great food, and an even better bar experience we'll definitely be back and sitting at the bar again. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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A New Orleans classic brought back to life on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. The restaurant is located where the old Daquiri and Creams used to be. I do recommend a reservation because it was pretty busy on a Saturday evening. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table to be set up. My mother wanted a chocolate martini, and the bartender went above and beyond to make one for her and she loved it. Once we were seated, our waiter was absolutely amazing. He was so friendly and it was nice to meet a fellow local resident and reminisce about the old days. For the appetizers, we had the stuffed artichoke, crab dip, dipping bread, and the crabcakes. My favorites were the stuffed artichoke and the crab dip. For my meal I had the shrimp Sochi which was ok. When I come back I will definitely try the steak. read more

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Shout out to Jude and his amaZing Creative cocktails! We had a great experience at the bar, chatting with Jude and enjoying his creations. We have been back for another go round, and the cocktails were just as superb. The bar area is open concept to the restaurant, but has enough separation that you still feel you're having an intimate cocktail Thank you for the great service, at every visit We always have the steak sandwich, which is delicious and as we remember it from the original CJ's. The portion was small this last time, but still delicious! read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - HAPPY HOUR - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Nostalgia!!!! So glad yall are back. I was in the city visiting family and saw this place open close to my hotel. Thinking it couldn't be the one I used to go to 30 years ago I looked them up and sure enough they are carrying on the tradition of the original crazy Johnnie's. So happy. Stopped in on the second day here. Glad I did. Went around lunchtime and the parking lot was pretty full but I found a spot up front. Sat at the bar since I was eating alone. I was greeted by just about everyone I saw. Quick look at the menu and I ordered the bbq shrimp and of course the steak sandwich. One knock I will give them is I ordered tea and they were out. So I ordered lemonade. There were out. Settled for a Barq's. That ain't really settling but I didn't want soda. And water wasn't gonna cut it. So on to the bbq shrimp. Huge prawns. About 6 of them. Easy to peel. They come with French bread to dip. Very tasty. The sauce leaned more into a bbq sauce flavor which I usually don't like but I absolutely didn't mind. These were on point. Then the steak sandwich. I remember back in the day the meat was cubed but the way they cut it is fine. And they still had the steak sauce they used back then. So good. If I had remembered I would have done without the sauce that comes on it so I could just have the steak sauce but it was fine. So good. Worth the visit. I'll definitely be stopping in every time I return and living that nostalgia. They are hitting the mark with this revival. read more

The staff was great very attentive. The waiter was a hoot. Mikey was very informative and very funny. The food was great. There potatoes are a unique mixer and I loved them. My son had the filet poorboy he enjoyed it. read more

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The service and the food were amazing. The vibe of the restaurant is absolutely perfect for the family to have a nice sit down meal. Will be coming back again! read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

So glad to see Crazy Johnnie's finally reopen! We started with the signature dipping bread, then enjoyed the Prime Rib and the Redfish topped with their delicious house-made sauce--everything was full of flavor and cooked just right. The atmosphere is welcoming to all. With seating inside and outside. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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So our wildest dreams came true and we have a new location of Craxy Johnnie's! They have been crazy busy so the service has been about as good as can be expected with such crazy hungry crowds. The ambiance of the new joint just isn't as comfortable as the old spot as it is far more of a modern industrial vibe mixed with the old daquiri bar energy that used to be here. Crazy Johnnie's has some nice filet mignon and prime rib po boys for lunch and always good steaks. They really used to offer a lot of value for what you got but the new location is about market rate these days so it is more expensive. The only big "beef" I have with them is that I would say they have some work to do on their menu items outside the steak and their filet mignon poboy. I tried the burger and it just wasn't very good. I tried the crawfish etouffee and many of the vegetables were raw or undercooked. I tried the gumbo and it was the worst gumbo I've ever had in Louisiana. Most of these issues can likely be attributed to the fact that they have been slammed since their initial recent opening. I think the old advice of waiting about six months to let a restaurant break in is a good suggestion. Now all the steak items are fantastic so you can certainly get those. The crazy potatoes are some very good examples of how to do some tasty things with potatoes. I'm also a big fan of their steak sauce and have been known to even put it on my crazy potatoes. They also offer seafood and other changing options. You generally get good service but not as good as you did at the original. I've been for both lunch and dinner and both have been jam packed so hopefully things normalize over the next few months to give them some breathing room to catch up. Overall I would say for now just get a steak or the filet poboy. read more

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Barbecue shrimp was good. Filet mignon steak was terrible, it was cooked ok by color, but quality of meat was terrible. Service was ok, but my last time eating there. read more

This place was filthy. The wall next to us looked like it hadn't been wiped down since the place opened. Also, check your bill. We were overcharged and the waiter tried to argue with us when I called it out. Food was okay. Not good enough to return. Especially after the bill situation. That left a very bad impression on the whole experience. read more

This was my favorite restaurant growing up, so I was beyond happy to see it back. I did not have time to sit down, so I ordered it to go. Even then, the vibes were amazing. It felt like a chill neighborhood bar where you can actually enjoy good food and have real conversations with friends. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendliest staff. They opened the door for me, asked how they could help, and immediately made me feel welcome. Everyone was cracking jokes, super personable, and genuinely happy to be there. We ended up talking for a while, and I later found out that one of the people I was chatting with was actually the owner. Hearing his story and how they brought the restaurant back made the experience even more special and honestly made my night. When I got home, it was finally time for what I had been waiting for. I ordered the filet mignon po'boy with crazy potatoes, and it tasted just as amazing as I remembered. The meat was incredibly tender and full of flavor. The only thing I wished was that they had packed some of their sauce to go. The crazy potatoes were also great, perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of butter. Overall, my experience returning to this iconic restaurant was everything and more. Special shoutout to Tiger for making the experience even better. I am so glad they are back. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Overstuffed Filet Mignon Po-boy - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

great staff and food. i got the filet mignon poboy. it was fantastic. i used to go to the old location and was happy to see the new one. loved the potatoes. better than getting fries. worth the trip. read more

Awesome food and service, just as I remember from their Fat City location. Nice dining area with plenty of space. The GARLIC!

The steaks were tender and cooked to order. My sister and I each ordered a different cut and they were both great. We also had the crab cakes as an appetizer and really enjoyed them. The owner, Tiger, came over and introduced himself. Our waitress was very attentive. The restaurant is modern and spotless. I plan to visit again soon. Cynthia C. read more

Stopped in for a causal dinner. Steak and Shrimp po-boy were both good! The shrimp were huge!! Both served with seasoned mashed potatoes. Our servicer was very and happy, which is rare these days. read more

I was so excited to go here with my family after seeing all the social media hype. The food looked amazing in these local food influencers videos when they went to the opening event. Sadly the food didn't live up to the hype and I won't be going back. The theak poboy I got was really disappointing and that was our reason for going. Hopefully you all have a better experience than me but I have included a side by side picture of the same steak poboy I got vs what was posted on instagram. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steak poboy - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Arrived at 6:40pm on Saturday with a party of 6, was told about 30-45 minutes. We didn't sit at our table for almost an hour later. They allowed other 2 and 4 tops to sit and then asked another table to get up and move to accommodate us. The waiter acknowledged after passing a couple of times and would be back to take drink orders. We did drink and asked to order appetizers at the same time. Our drinks came out about 15 minutes later and our appetizers right behind them. Our salads came out and then no later than seconds later, our steaks. The crab cakes were overcooked and topped with a sauce that was not on the menu or told to us by the waiter. The salads were overflowing. The steaks were okay and the potatoes were absolutely amazing. All in all, don't think I would be back just because there are many other options in the area. read more

This is a great place. Nice atmosphere and staff with delicious food. Crab au gratin was great, definitely getting it again.

I'm not one to complain, but unfortunately the food was well below expectations. It's an expensive place to dine, and I don't mind paying for a great meal, but this simply wasn't one. The BBQ shrimp tasted either overcooked or reheated. They were mushy and had an unpleasant, almost spoiled flavor. My blackened redfish was dry, hard, and also seemed as though it had been reheated. The staff graciously replaced the shrimp with crab au gratin, but it was so salty that neither my wife nor I could eat it. It, too, had a flavor that made us question its freshness. The two bright spots of our visit were the staff, who were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and apologetic throughout the experience, and the Crazy Potatoes, which were excellent. I truly hope this was just an off night, because the service deserved much better food. read more

I want this place to do well. It has been a long time coming for this restaurant to come back and I don't want to come here and bash them. There does need to be a few little changes so I have some constructive criticism for that. We came here during lunch a couple of months ago. It was not packed. We were handed paper menus with a limited selection to choose from -- which I think is the way to go! I think gradually adding items to the menu as the chef works through the trials/errors is a good approach instead of having a huge, overwhelming menu. Now with that being said, after we ordered our food and had it delivered, the people next to us had ordered a ribeye, which was not on our menu - and what my husband prefers to eat steak-wise. Our menu had the filet on it - which I prefer so I happy at least. I did let the waitress know and although she didn't let us know she was correcting the issue, I did see her talk to the hostess and see the hostess sifting through her stack of paper menus at the podium. Back to the food. We ordered the dipping bread for apps. So, this needs to be worked on for sure. You get 7 pieces of bread for - essentially - a bowl of dip. I am sure the point is to use it as a dip for your sandwich, but it is honestly a waste. Either shrink the bowl of dip or bring more bread. Another idea if is to sell it as a side of sauce for the poboy if that was really the reason behind the giant bowl. The Crazy potatoes are not quite as good as they were in the 90s. But I know yall are working on that. They were still tasty. The poboy was good, but I thought it was odd that the waitress did not ask us how we wanted our steak cooked? I should have asked and maybe the reason is simple - they are all cooked medium for the poboy because it's on a poboy and that's how they did it before or maybe it was to limit added stuff for the chef. I don't know but it wasn't really that bad. I do like the new clean space and some outside seating. The parking lot is on the smaller size, as is the restaurant. There are both ramps and stairs. Also, a somewhat long bar if you wanted drinks, plus TVs. I want this place to succeed! Keep moving forward, we are rooting for you! read more

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What can I say? Welcome back! Crazy Johnny's if you've never been before. It's a fresh new experience and if you have it's the same. I've actually come here twice. The first time was just okay. The second time was a drastic improvement I believe since the crowds died down. They were able to focus more on the flavor and a good way. The steak is tender and the potatoes were delicious and I really enjoyed the sandwich. The first time was just okay with that. Second time was the chef's kiss. Nothing will taste the same as it did probably 10 years ago. I don't even remember but it sure is close. The ambiance Is upgrade 100%. It's a very nice modern setting that you can't help but enjoy. I'll definitely give it another. Try to try some other items on the menu and hopefully I can have enough room for dessert this time. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Ask for Amanda 5normally the bartender but when the kitchen was slow getting out my food she came by and checked on us several times

I attended a birthday dinner with a total of 20. The menu and the waiter reminded us he can only issue up to 5 checks to cover the service understood. This fool than presented 1 total check and refused to separate and proceeded to tell us pay $159 × 5. Steaks are over priced, potatoes that are served with everything are horrible. SaltGrass coming home baby. read more

Last night, I was genuinely excited to return to Crazy Johnnie's in Metairie after hearing it had reopened following a decade-long closure. Over 30 years ago, during my college years, I frequently ate at Crazy Johnnie's and hoped to relive some of those fond memories. Unfortunately, the visit failed to meet expectations. I ordered the filet mignon poboy which comes with a side of their signature "Crazy Potatoes". While the service was friendly and the hostesses welcoming, the food itself was disappointing. As the attached photo shows, the poboy arrived sitting in a pool of butter--so much so that the bread was saturated before I even picked it up. The crazy potatoes, which I remembered fondly, were completely soggy from the butter runoff. What should've been a tasty and nostalgic meal ended up being heavy, greasy, and poorly executed disappointment. I appreciate the effort to bring back a local favorite, but hope they consider reworking their recipes. Right now, it's butter overload. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Crazy Potatoes and a pool of butter from a dripping filet mignon Poboy and Crazy Potato run off. - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

What a trip back in time but in a modern, updated experience. I hadn't eaten here since the early 2000s and was sad to learn about its demise in 2014. But like many locals I was surprised to hear about a proposed comeback and grand opening so you know I had to go and try it. I went for lunch on Sunday with a limited menu starting with a cup of seafood gumbo, and then the filet mignon sandwich with a side of Crazy Potatoes. Everything was on point with seasonings and flavor. Service and wait time was excellent for a place that just opened so I can only see it getting better as everyone hits their stride. The restaurant is very modern, brightly lit and very clean. Will be back frequently. read more

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Special shoutout to one of the staff members Mike, he went above and beyond, offering incredible recommendations and taking exceptional care of our table. Every detail was perfection. We began our evening with the phenomenal oysters and a classic Caesar salad, followed by an entree of truly spectacular steak--easily one of the best I've ever tasted. I can't wait to come back and eat my way through the rest of the menu. Hands down, a 10/10! read more

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Great happy hour deals! I'm always on the lookout for a spot with both excellent drinks and tasty food, and this place delivers. A legendary location with a menu full of delicious options...one of our favorites was the Filet Mignon Po' Boy, which was absolutely amazing. Definitely worth checking out! read more

We tried this place it's kind of a train wreck, the menu is not great only one steak choice or prime rib the oysters are not in the menu and the service was off, our waitress kept chatting with customers and not taking care of the guests. They brought out all our food at once from chargrilled oysters, salad and entrees, we ordered medium well steaks they were definitely medium rare and waitress did not see if we needed refills or condiments, steak has weird flavor and oysters are missing something! I would add a few more steaks to the menu like a New York strip and baked potato read more

I remember the Crazy Johnnie's of days of old. And this unfortunately isn't it. Service was great; they seem to have a very dedicated staff. But the steaks were the worst part of the night. Both were dry and tough, even at medium rare and the prime rib seemed like it had been cooked and reheated. The stars of the show were the BBQ shrimp and the shrimp Sochi. They were particularly good, although the BBQ shrimp aren't peeled and were a mess to eat. read more

Best food around. Come on back to this place. It's was great before and now even better. Matthew was the best server. read more

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Mikey was very entertaining and made sure our food was hot. He also kept the cups filled with the favorite drink. I would recommend another time there! read more

Food was great! Service outstanding. Ambiance is phenomenal. Wont be disappointed. Theres nothing more I can add! read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Filet po boy and mash potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Service: Made a reservation for my sons 22nd birthday for 13 people on Thursday at 530pm. We were seated quickly and early as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. My son asked to see the cocktail menu and was informed that the prices may not be correct. He ordered a drink and they asked for ID totally acceptable but we live in Texas and the waitress said I don't think we take out of state ID's let me check she never came back to tell me they were making his drink. OK I will overlook that no big deal. As our party trickled in waited forever to just get water had to constantly ask for refills. Some waited 20 min for drinks while our waitress was at the bar chatting. The service was poor and when my son asked for a water refill they brought him a mixed drink he did not order and then charged us for it. Food: bland with zero flavor. Long wait for orders . Atmosphere was nice but the atmosphere is superior to the overall experience. Poor service, poor food quality and expensive overall. read more

Went to the one on Veterans, instead nostalgia, great greeting by the staff, order the Hawaiian burger and the crazy potatoes. Great burger, to juicy for cloth napkins, could used some paper napkins, disappointed with the spoonful of potatoes for slightly overpriced burger. A loaf bread with barbecue dipping sauce calling it an appetizer is ridiculous. Other options look much better. read more