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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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A lot different from the old location. Great atmosphere. Very nice. Excellent food and service.

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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I went in on today Mother's day, as soon as I walked through the door I was welcomed by the great staff. I was sitted and asked what did I want to drink, I ordered the Bayou water, which was really good. Not too strong, just right. I ordered the chargrilled oysters, when they came out to me, they were bubbly from the cheese and butter, they also were very huge. I had the dipping bread and the sauce was amazing even with the oysters. The cooks Farrell and Brandon were amazing. When you have time stop over there, you won't be disappointed. 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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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

Somethings should just be a fond memory. I was so excited to try Crazy Johnnie's and it was a huge let down. The highlight was the stuffed Artichoke it was pretty good. After that it was crap. The steaks were disgusting- I am betting they were defrosted under running water. The char Grill oysters were cold. Plate and shells were hot but the oyster itself was cold and bland. Service was slow but decent. Plenty of better restaurants in Metairie. read more

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

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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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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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

Do NOT Waste Your Money!!!!!!!! Everything that touched our table was disgusting. In hindsight, we should have walked out when we noticed the table next to us -- the gentleman literally covered his entire untouched plate with a napkin. That should have been our warning sign. We ordered: * Charbroiled oysters - tasted like stale breadcrumbs and Parmesan. * Redfish - tasted like it had been sautéed in swamp water. * Hawaiian ribeye - so tough it was barely cuttable, completely over-charred and tasted like charcoal bricks. * Prime rib - 90% fat. * BBQ shrimp - literally just shrimp covered in barbecue sauce. All of us left nauseated. We couldn't wait to get home to brush our teeth and cleanse our palates with Pepto-Bismol. read more

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

AMAZING AMAZING I had a great experience at this restaurant. Matthew was my waiter and he was the best--very attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. He provided excellent service and made the whole visit enjoyable. I'll definitely be back! 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

Food was awesome . Clean place and the staff was friendly. I would definitely come back read more

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

My sever/bartender was absolutely the BEST vibe ever. Mikee you are a rockstar let no one dull that shine you have!!!! Took my husband for birthday dinner tonight and Mikee made it such a great experience, I will go back just for his over the moon personality. Not one soul took the time he did with any customer in the place. He rocks!!!!! read more

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

Dippin' bread & crab Au gratin were very good. My filet was ordered medium rare, came out near well done. My buddy had the prime rib which came out extremely salty. We both ordered mid rare burgers as a replacement. One came out very rare and another well done. Inconsistent at best. We were told the owner was in the building but never had the chance to talk. If you charge these prices, have a kitchen staff who prepares food consistently. Sierra did a great job taking care of us. read more

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

Food was good and prices are fair. My only complaint, i do mean only complaint is i expect poboy bread when i see and order a poboy. Not a hoagie or any other imposter! read more

Service was great!!! Drinks were really good and the desert was delicious! Even the started, the bread and ju alone with the crab dip was really good... However... Sad to say the fish, was cooked to look nice but blah. And the steak... oh no. Not what you want from a steak house. And we had the filet. Just not what we expected from the steak house of 20 years ago. read more

Service was good. Chairs were rock hard. Dippin bread was awful, spicy and greasy, $8 for half a loaf of French bread (do not order). Ordered medium well steak, came very well. Other guest ordered medium burger was well burned. Not even close. 3 guests food wasn't as expected $120 with tip. Save your money. I know it's been a while, used to be $8.95 steak and potatoes. read more

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

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Extremely average across the board. Average food and service. Menu is not that big. Would not recommend.

So I went and tried this yesterday. The flavor of the steak was so so. I ordered it medium some of it was over cooked and some was more rare. The side of crazy potatoes is extremely small especially considering the price and quality of the filet. Overall I do not feel the need to return. Much better values out there. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Dilet with Crazie Potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Order medium rare and it came medium well they took it away and brought me this. To me this looks medium to medium well with no char. Do not come here if you are looking for a great steak experience. I am very lenient on restaurants but this is unacceptable. I never put restaurants on blast, this is the 1st time. read more

Crazy Johnnie’s - Steak, medium rare. - Steakhouses Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

The service and food were exceptionally disappointing. Although several managers appeared to be present, none offered assistance until multiple guests began voicing complaints and leaving. Our drinks took more than 30 minutes to arrive, the salad required an additional 30 minutes, and the entrées were served roughly 15 minutes after that. The salad was delivered little to no dressing. I ordered a medium‑well steak with the sauce on the side; however, it was served rare with the sauce poured directly on top. Also ordered the 3 oz steak well done with fries. Steak was served medium well and fries were ice cold. The only positive aspect of the experience was that the restrooms were clean. At checkout, both the menu and the receipt advertised a 4% cash discount, yet the server informed us that the discount was no longer honored. I strongly advise against dining here. read more

I tried to eat lunch for the first time. I was really looking forward to it. I was seated immediately, the dining room tables were about 1/2 full. I waited over 10 minutes and the server never asked me what I would like. She took care of all of the tables around me though. I did not get served, I informed the Hostess who apologized and I informed the Kitchen Manager who also apologized. Also, the parking lot only has one handicapped spot. The American Disability Act 2010 standard requires two handicapped spots for 26 to 50 parking spots. It is the furthest spot from the entrance. The side door for the handicap ramp was locked. Per the American Disabilities Act; Parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. If you keep the door locked , the spot is no longer the shortest route to the accessible entrance. Although I would have preferred to have eaten lunch here, Outback Steakhouse did a fine job. read more

My family and I had dinner at Crazy Johnnie's this past Saturday for my son's burthday. It was a wonderful experience! Everything was excellent. The food, drinks, and service were all great. Our steaks were cooked to perfection, just the way we ordered them. The potatoes and string beans were wonderful. And dessert was definitely to die for ! We met one of the owners and the manager as we were leaving, and told them how pleased we were with the entire experience. Both of them were extremely down to earth and so friendly. My review wouldn't be complete without also mentioning our waiter, JuJu. The best ever! Hope you'll be lucky enough to be seated in his area! If you're looking for a great place to go to dinner, do not hesitate to go to Crazy Johnnie's ! you won't be sorry ! read more

Amazing food. Great service! Brings back memories. Filet Po-Boy was cooked to perfection. Mashed potatoes had the right kick. Highly recommend . read more

Food was just okay, but the noise level was horrible. No acoustics to blunt the noise. We could hardly wait to finish our meal and leave.

Let me say first I don't write reviews often, but I must. My wife and I went for valentines night, waitress was nice,we started off with the dipping bread,it was good, the dipping sauce was greasy and so hot we couldn't eat it, my guess is barbecue sauce, butter and lots of cayenne pepper, imported shrimp, steak had a lot of fat ,not good quality meat,very disappointing it's nothing like it used to be, 100.00 for a bad meal,and why do you need 5 people working front end, plus big guy with dyed black beard who doesn't speak to anyone forgot to mention two small scoops of crazy potatoes were cold and hard. Miss Johnny would have never let this kind of food leave the kitchen and be served,if I wanted food this bad I would have went to chilli 's read more

Excellent! Just like I remembered it. My husband and I used to go to on Friday after work. Was always our go to place. It was just as remembered. Perfectly cooked to order, timely, friendly environment, service was fantastic, everything was clean, drinks were great, and it was decorated with festive Halloween decorations. And of course, the crazy potatoes didn't disappoint. My 9 y/o son (my date) gave his stamp of approval and asked if we could go back next weekend!!!! What a win! We'll back back for sure! read more