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Dat Cajun Place Cafe

4.3 (2.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:45 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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D R.

Back in Florida again. Must stop at Dat Cajun. This time the service Christopher was amazing. All the servers are amazing but we had a different server this time. Christopher was funny and played along with the table activities. His personality added to why we come back every year. The food is great and large portions at a great price. The atmosphere is always on point with a band or acoustic guitar playing outside. Thank You Christopher for a great fun time and your professionalism.

Cajun Rockafellar oysters
Brandee H.

We decided to give Dat Cajun Place a try for dinner, and we're so glad we did. After a couple of disappointing meals during our trip, this was exactly the kind of flavorful Cajun food we were hoping to find. Our waiter, Eric, was excellent. He was extremely attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Nothing about our service was disappointing. We started with the Cajun Rockefeller oysters and the Char-Grilled Oysters. The Rockefeller oysters were slightly salty for our taste, but the lemon that came with the Char-Grilled Oysters helped cut through the salt. The Char-Grilled Oysters were easily the highlight of the meal -- absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My girlfriend ordered the crawfish étouffée and a shrimp basket, and she was very happy with both. The crawfish étouffée was another standout, and the fries were so well seasoned that ketchup wasn't even necessary. I ordered the shrimp Pontchartrain. I wasn't completely sold on the sauce, but the shrimp itself was incredibly flavorful and cooked well. The Hurricanes were another pleasant surprise. At only around $8-$9, they were strong enough that one was definitely all we needed! Overall, Dat Cajun Place was one of our favorite meals of the trip. The Char-Grilled Oysters, crawfish étouffée, flavorful shrimp, well-seasoned fries, strong drinks, and excellent service from Eric made this a place we'd definitely recommend and visit again. 9/10/2026

Grilled mahi tacos and chicken and fries
Mo S.

Great service, excellent food friendly atmosphere! Started with crab Bisque, taco Tuesday so had the mahi tacos grilled! Very good definitely will be back!

Gumbo
Jayden D.

I would highly highly highly recommend anyone to eat here. It has been one of the best meals I've had in quite a while. We were surprised that there was a way to check in for a table on the yelp app, but unfortunately didn't realize it until we were five minutes away. For a party of ten on a Wednesday night, we waited around one and a half hours. We were sat inside- we enjoyed the live music they had going on. Our server Richard was fantastic. One of my biggest pet peeves is having an empty drink cup. There wasn't a time throughout the night this happened. He checked on us multiple times, and was overall great at his job. The food was also fantastic. Would highly recommend the gumbo for everyone. It had a nice kick to it, but not super overpowering. I had the chicken fried chicken for my main. Tons of food for the price. The fries were crispy and had a nice seasoning on them. The chicken had a nice crunch, and the gravy was a nice addition. Overall, great vibes, great service, great food. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Would recommend signing up for the wait list earlier than later as wait times could be long (but totally worth the wait).

Jennifer G.

Food was great but service was slow. Food came out quickly and was perfect. Took forever to get our check. It's loud but it's a big restaurant. We love this place but wished we hadn't have had to go to the host stand to get our check.

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Yaz E.

Overall, we had a really good meal at Dat Cajun Place Cafe. I had the Fish Orleans with snapper. The flavor was great and the Orleans cream sauce complemented the fish really well. The snapper itself was a little drier than I personally prefer, but it was still a good dish overall. We also ordered the wings crispy with Hot Buffalo sauce, and they were great. They definitely don't hold back on the sauce, so ordering them crispy was the right move. Even with all that sauce, the wings held up really well. The chargrilled oysters were good too. My only critique would be the Parmesan. They use a finely grated or powdered-style Parmesan, and I think using freshly shredded Parmesan would take them to another level and give the oysters a better texture and finish. The bread pudding with rum sauce was delicious and the portion is huge. It's easily enough for two adults to share and still feel like each person got a full serving, or enough for about four kids to split. Good Cajun flavors, generous portions, and an enjoyable meal overall. There were just a few small things I would tweak, but I'd definitely return.

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Stephanie C.

Literally cannot even describe how amazing ALL of our food was!!! My Cajun monte cristo was the best that I have ever had! My husband's Cajun chicken Alfredo was delicious! The crab Rangoon was STUFFED full and so good! Great deal on margaritas that tasted fantastic! Outstanding service! Fair prices! Cute atmosphere! Easy parking! Family friendly! And our server gave us a little background on the owners and had nothing but wonderful things to say about them!

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Abbi P.

The food, service, and environment is absolutely amazing. I love the high-top tables and live music. The food had such a good flavor. This was our first time visiting Dat Cajun Place and we have already recommended it to so many of our family members and friends. We will definitely be going back! I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken & it was to DIE for!! 10/10!!

Patty melt and fries
Jennifer M.

I'm a foodie, so I kinda knew what I was walking into with a touristy Cajun spot in Florida. I was excited because the reviews were so good. But for me, it just didn't hit. I started with a hurricane and I couldn't even finish it... it tasted off. For food, I got the shrimp skewers with Cajun rice and coleslaw. The shrimp had decent flavor, but nothing that made me go "wow." The Cajun rice was the biggest letdown. It was dry and almost tasted like it had been sitting awhile? The coleslaw was actually the best part of my plate. Service was great. Everyone was super friendly, attentive, and welcoming. You can tell they hustle, especially because the place was packed. And the vibe is cute. Very classic tourist Cajun spot, fun decor, and a covered patio which is nice if you want to sit outside without melting. To the owner: you're clearly doing something right because people love this place and it stays busy. I think tightening up consistency on the food (especially sides like the rice) and maybe revisiting the drink recipes could take it up a notch. For me, it just wasn't my taste, but I can see why others enjoy it.

Michelle K.

The food was absolutely amazing. The bread pudding was the star of the show though. I got the crawfish étouffée and it was really good with the bread. Just the right amount of spices. Our server was on top of it as far as his service. This was a casual dinning experience. I'd come back to try more food.

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Tiffany N.

Christopher gave us amazing service as always and the food was delicious! We are lucky to live so close that we are able to enjoy a few times a month.

Frank H.

Came in for lunch today. I wanted to see what the burger special was about. The place is decked out nice for the sports enthusiast. The decor is real nice and the TV's are placed in a great area. I had a cup of gumbo which had just the right amount of seasoning and kick. The chicken and sausage were all through. I also had the burger which was seasoned and not overcooked. The fried pickles took it over the top. On Sunday's, they have live music during brunch. This is definitely on the list to revisit!!!

Oysters
George F.

All oysters were cleaned well prepared and delicious! The special for Saturday outstanding! We spent $200 on lunch and walked out happy ! Go blu was the waiter and is knowledgeable and professional! Drinks good

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Food is very flavorful and just the right amount of spice. Portions are generous and the prices are reasonable.

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Great food, strong drinks and a great ambiance. Really cool place for a few drinks and good food.

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Great food good prices great customer service. Live music can eat inside or out on covered patio Love eating there. Always fun

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The food was great, the service was great, and it was a fun place! The music was also very nice! Will definitely eat there again!

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Ambiance is great. Drinks were good. Food was pretty good but not excellent when you're from Louisiana your standards are high

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Best Cajun food in PCB ! Amazing staff , large portions , and all around great atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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Ask the Community - Dat Cajun Place Cafe

I'm new to town, plan to be frequent guest, but struggling w/your website, understand you do not accept reservations?

No they don't take or make reservations.

Are the chicken tenders spicy? are there other things that aren't spicy?

No they are not.

Do you have music nightly?

Yes, they usually have live music inside and outside Live Football games may take over some nights inside

Do they accept/allow outside cakes to celebrate a birthday?

Yes just tell them a little in advance

What are the Gluten intolerant options?

Is this place handicap accessible?

I don't think it would be a problem. It's a newer building (last few years) so I'm pretty sure it's ADA.

Do they have a brunch menu?

Yes, they have a good brunch and even bottomless mimosas. I think it's on Sundays only though.

Do they have a first responder discount?

They do have a military discount though!

Do they have a discount for active duty military?

Yes, 10%

I have a party of 20 for in about an hour?

You can get on the waitlist online

Dog friendly for the outside seating?

I saw a few puppers on leashes outside the deck area.

Could you please put our names down under Fischer for a table of 12? How long will the wait be?

They have a electronic waitlist that you could try.

Do they have a kids menu?

Yes. I think the have hamburger but my daughter had the chicken strips. It was very good. Very fresh and delicious.

Does anyone know the price range of the crawfish this season? Per pound of course.

11.95 and they are great with sausage and mushrooms corn and potatoes

How's the crawfish pie? If this really is a cajun place, surely they have crawfish pie. Is it good?

They have ettoufe and a crawfish stack with fried green tomatoes and best redfish with sauce in the beach

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