The Little Jewel of New Orleans is our favorite place for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine…read more Being so far from home we don't get to enjoy it as often as we would like. Luckily, while out in LA in close proximity to Chinatown, the husband was reminded of Little Jewel. There was no question where we were headed next. We were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in and handed some menus. We were told to take our time, which was needed since everything sounded so good and the husband kept changing his mind on what to order. We finally settled on the Spicy Creole Jambalaya, Craw Mac Deluxe and The Crabster. It all came out hot, fresh and so satisfyingly delicious! The spice level was perfect. Portions were generous. We had initially planned on having beignets but did not have any more room -- even the dessert pocket was full! The atmosphere is very relaxed. They have several tables in the main dining area and the bar section. Orders are placed and picked up at the front counter. Everyone is super friendly. Parking can get a tricky in Chinatown. There are several flat rate lots if you're planning on spending some time. Metered parking is best for short term visits if you can find it -- we paid $4.30 for an hour.

Came here to check their hours. Im going to a show in town in a few weeks and am…read morechecking around for where we will eat before. I love this place. The Catfish Poboy is so good. But their hours are horrible. Closed at 3;30. !!!?!!Every time I go to DTLA I drive by and they are closed. I didn't even think they were still in business. They used to be open till 10 pm.

Very nice hidden gem here, it's located off the beaten path, romantic and whimsical with a…read moregoth-like feel. I tried the beignets and they were really tasty, server was attentive and a good looking crowd showed up for "The Obscure" reserved seating for tasting and I was told mocktails if you're not into the spirits of that sort.

Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR…read morecode, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing.

The food was so yummy especially the fries I got some Cajun Fries and they were served nice and…read morefresh with seasoning, it was so yummy. I also ordered the mozzarella sticks and i'm a super huge fan of them and they were some of the best mozzarella sticks ever. The shrimps were big and the sause was amazing. The service was quick and everyone was friendly. Not only that but the and the restaurant was clean and the ambiance was nice.

I came here to grab dinner and was pleasantly surprised…read more I got combo 2 which includes 1/2 lb snow crab and 1/2 lb shrimp with some sides. It was very tasty albeit the portion was a bit small but reasonably priced. I also got the fried basket with catfish and soft shell crab. The fish was good but the crab was so salty. I'll definitely be back for the seafood boil again!

Food: The food was delicious! I tend to not like the fries…read moreof different shrimp boils but these fries were really good! The boil was delicious as well! I loved how they give you an option to upgrade for peeled shrimps. I did this but sadly they don't give you the receipt back so wouldn't know how much more. ( you have to ask for it for them to give it to you) Service: The service was good although I didn't like that after 11pm it's ONLY CARDS. No CASH I ordered around 11:20pm and the girl allowed me to pay cash although she had already cashed out the registers. Although I did have to speak up for myself which I don't like because I know others would've left it like that. I called 15 mins before going to the restaurant to make sure they did accept cash and who ever picked up said YES. BUT then when I got there she said she couldn't accept my cash. I told her what happened about my call and the drive I did so she helped me out and accepted the cash. This is why I'm leaving it as a 4 star review. I didn't like that the person who picked up the phone call lied but the girl who helped me out with my order was kind turned it around. Ambience : The restaurant is small inside around 2 tables I believe but you can always take food to go and it's clean inside. But I can't say much about it because I did take it to go.

Place is good gave free fries lemon and lemonade I love this place. It is so good and I come here a…read morelot on the weekend and it is so good that I most likely spent 200 and over when I come here usually oh Sigma.

Joyce Restaurant in downtown LA is definitely worth a visit. I love supporting a Black-owned spot,…read moreand this one did not disappoint. We went for Lunch and ordered the seafood platter with scallops, shrimp cocktail, crab dip, and oysters, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The biscuits with gravy and strawberry jam were a standout, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. We also tried the country potatoes and the crab and shrimp Benedict, which were both delicious. Drinks were on point too. We had two cocktails and a mocktail, and all were refreshing and well-made. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, service was attentive, and the overall experience felt welcoming. Good food, good drinks, and good vibes. I would definitely go back.

Brilliant interior design and great collab with showcasing artist live weekly showcasing. However,…read moredespite the witty menu, the food was lackluster. Attended this eatery for the live showcase, great atmosphere but the service wasn't spectacular. Not attentive and the food was something I could've made better at home. The best thing I ate was the cornbread, everything else including the drinks was bland. Needs a new chef and serving staff. The host was the best service the entire event. I'd probably return just for the corn bread and the n/a beer only. Would not recommend the food unless you're hungry. Toilet is located next to kitchen. All in all, I like the inclusion and atmosphere.

Absolutely LOVED it! The food was soooo good, not over salted, flavors on top of flavors! 5…read morestars!!! Service was great! I can't remember our severs name but she was a tall pretty young lady, curly hair...she knew the menu and gave the best suggestion! Ambience was so cool, chic, loved the Detroit references to music, black history, and black culture! The vibe and the energy is what we need! Kudos to Kevin and his partners!

Food was sooo good enjoyed every bit . Service was ok.will definitely come back anytime I'm in townread more

If the food wasn't amazing I would have docked them a point for forgetting about my drinks but I…read moreknow they were trying to provide great service and just were busy. Kickin combo #2 with medium kickin sauce (1.5 pounds snow crab legs, clams, headless shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn, potatoes) with a side of Cajun fries... perfection! Was enough food for 3 people and leftovers. Bursting with flavor I swear. The shrimp and sausage might have been the standouts for me because I prefer king crab over snow. But altogether outstanding. Also I really enjoyed the r&b music they were playing. You can tell this place gets busy. Another plus is they have a plaza parking lot right in the middle of sunset which is rare.

I absolutely love Kickin' Crab. It is hands down my favorite shrimp boil spot. Their sauce is so…read morebuttery and flavorful, and they are always consistent. Every visit hits the same. My go-to order never changes because it never disappoints. I always get the calamari, garlic noodles, sweet potato fries, wings, and of course a shrimp boil bag. Everything comes out hot, well seasoned, and so satisfying. The service is another reason I keep coming back. Our server, Leanne, is the best. She is so sweet, friendly, and attentive, which really makes the experience even better. The music is fun, the vibes are lively, and they have multiple TVs playing all the games, making it a great spot to hang out with friends. Reliable food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I'll always come back here and recommend it every time.

Great service, food, and atmosphere. Usually I attach a…read morephoto but the food didn't make it home. I had the alligator po boy with the sweep the floor gumbo. It was great.

Love this place Nola home cooking…read moreFries, shrimp catfish so wonderful Alligator too Check them out

Flew into LAX and mentioned to my Pops that I was craving dungeness crab. He said "Let's go get…read moresome!" and told him "Say less". I saved this spot as it (no lie) came up when I asked chatgpt what was the best place in the LA area to get whole dungeness crab so I already had it saved as a back up. We arrived a little after they opened on a Thursday. There was another couple but we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. What we swallowed: *WHOLE DUNGENESS CRAB WITH CORN AND GARLIC NOODLES side: This was spot on. We ordered the mix seasoning (cajun and lemon pepper), mild with added corn. The sauce was sticky and gooey. I took the meat out of the crab and topped the crab meat with the sauce. It was SOOOO good. The garlic noodles were good, more garlic then flavor but it was still good. Topped that with the crab sauce too, lol. *FRIED OYSTERS WITH FRIES: The oysters were hot and tasty. They didn't have a weird after taste like some oysters do. Topped these with the crab sauce too. lol We really enjoyed our time here. There is parking in the back and code for the bathroom. The server was really attentive and made sure our experience was great. I'd definitely come back when I'm in town!

I really, really wanted to like this place y'all...I went with my son and we ordered the all you…read morecan eat, Louisiana hot. First off, the all you can eat is a set basket of food, meaning you get mussels, shrimp, clams, crawfish, potatoes, garlic noodles, corn and their daily basket. You cannot pick you are forced to get all these items. Whatever, not that big of a deal but really not great. The price is 38.99 a person, okay got it. It takes them so long...so long!! Just for us to order, a bit disappointed honestly. The food arrives decently fast. I dig in, Mama B is hungry y'all! The shrimp is cheap, okay. Small, fishy, rubbery Walmart type of shrimps. The corn plasticy, cheap and just disgusting. The potatoes, poorly cooked and under seasoned. The clams... no notes. Now at this point Mama B is scared y'all...I wasn't trying to get food poisoning. I'm disappointed, honestly the most flavourless seafood boil I have ever had the displeasure of eating. What's horrifying is the bill was $91...$91!!!! I feel like this math is just not mathing. I believe the tax is ridiculously high and possible charged for water cups? I really truly could've made a mean Walmart seafood boil for a cheaper price, that'd actually be seasoned... Not Mama B approved, go elsewhere.

Nice place and food. I like the simple menú and the service was great too. Been coming back with…read morefriends and family.

Jay was so kind and had good energy when taking our order. Always made sure our table was…read moresatisfied. 10/10 service! (: Also miches should be part of the menu!!