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    4.4 (82 reviews)
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    Caesar salad with salmon added
    Leora B.

    Okay so this is an easy 5 stars but I'll break it down anyway. First off I want to give a HUGE shout out to Garden District chefs and Alexus our server. Garden District doesn't exactly scream Cajun, seafood, and pork in the name. If you don't do your homework before walking through the doors you might find yourself in a situation like we did. We don't eat pork, shellfish, or catfish and we have a vegetarian in our group. So sitting down and looking my at the menu, we immediately thought "oh no, we should leave." I politely explained the situation to our waitress and said "if this is too crazy we can go, it's really not a problem we definitely understand." She was not quick to dismiss us at all but instead started going through the menu with us pointing out what they could potentially do to ensure we are okay to stay. She took our request to the kitchen staff and they too were quick to accommodate. So obviously service is 5 stars all day!! We never once felt like the inconvenience we know we were!! Bravo!! Next the ambiance is amazing!! The wallpaper is legitimately something I've only ever seen in London or Paris. That and the tin ceiling tiles, then the natural wood against the natural brick was something straight out of Europe as well. The additional art work and photographs were absolutely stunning making this place an easy number one on my top 10 list this fall. Of course that can't happen without the food. I ordered salmon salad but with chicken instead and OH MY GOODNESS!! Juicy chicken, tender chicken, and oh the flavors all through the salad! It was fresh, it was the perfect balance of acid and umami with a hit of the Cajun seasoning on the chicken. I'm telling you coming here was the best decision of our weekend. Eating leftovers as we speak and I'm just in heaven. My daughter ordered the pasta sans tomato with chicken and she loved that which says a lot because she is so picky. My son had the vegan dirty rice and poor little white tastebuds couldn't quite handle the flavor on it but I will be more than happy to finish that for him. Lastly the chef has STANDARDS! They brought my husband's salad out without the salmon because "they weren't happy with it" and wanted to recook it. Once it was finished he got an entirely new plate with an entirely new salad!! That was above and beyond!! I cannot tell you how happy we were with this decision tonight. You will pay a pretty penny but trust me it's worth it. Food quality and freshness gain 5 stars! Thank you all so much for the experience!! We will be back!!

    Shamina W.

    This place was disappointing. We arrived for dinner and were seated immediately, but the restaurant was empty, which already felt a little off. We ordered the gumbo, and it was way too heavily seasoned with gumbo file. I asked for a cup of hot water to dilute my bowl, and that actually made it much better. The gumbo had decent flavor underneath, but the file powder completely overpowered it. We also tried the BBQ shrimp, and they were rubbery and overcooked. The sauce was extremely thick and just unpleasant, and the service felt just as flat. The staff seemed bored and were mostly just standing around, which is understandable, but it was still odd being the only guests inside eating. The restaurant was clean and kept up.

    Jambalaya over pasta
    Jaila H.

    Came on my birthday to celebrate! Everything we ate was delicious! We sat outside and had a great time cackling over drinks! The service was great, drinks always full and there was nothing that lacked! I love the jambalaya but over pasta is the best way to get it. The tenders spurprised me at how good it was & the Cajun ramen was a nice surprise and sooooo good! I can't wait to come back for the "Sunday Morning" cocktail

    Etuffee
    Jason S.

    First time here. Wow. Great ambiance and service. We loved the music playing and the intimate tables. We love Cajun food! I had the red beans and rice, which is flavorful and the sauces were good. The pork belly was bit more fatty thank I expected but still delicious. My wife had the jambalaya with some amazing spice. Great size and portion of shrimp. Étouffée was warm in the spice level and tasty. Daughter had the salmon salad and son in law enjoyed the creamy creole pasta, which my wife tasted and thought it was the best of all! We can't wait to come back.

    Roast beef po' boy
    Chantel M.

    Such a beautiful evening for Valentine's Day when we scored a parking spot right at the entrance of this cute looking establishment that formally was Monsoon. We were promptly sat for our 5 o'clock reservation. We were happy to see Abita beer on the menu and the Hurricanes were half price! We were surprised when we attempted to order an appetizer and the restaurant was already sold out of 3 of the appetizers on the menu. ‍ It was long waits to get our drinks and take our order. I decided to wait in line for the bathroom (the restaurant has 2 private toilets only). While waiting I could check out the open kitchen. They were working hard, but I immediately noticed that the rice from the rice cooker was too lumpy for my taste. I also observed fish sitting out at room temperature that wasn't even rinsed off before being battered and breaded and stuck in the fryer alongside the fries and beignets. I made a mental note not to order that. Since the beignet appetizer was sold out and they wanted $30 for 6 oysters, we decided to forgo the apps and ordered crawfish etouffe and a roast beef po' boy. My hubby was disappointed with the taste and texture of his po'boy. He said the roast beef had a texture reminiscent of cat food and the fries were seasoned with cayenne pepper and gave him an acid stomach. My etouffe was also a huge disappointment. The crawfish was obviously reheated from frozen and had that off "fishy" flavor. Very disappointing because I usually love crawfish. The shrimp was okay, but the rice wasn't nice and the sauce had a bitter aftertaste, like it had burned during the cooking process. Overall, a poor facsimile of NOLA cuisine. They really should just turn this establishment into a Yatz (Indiana's fast food NOLA franchise). It would be so much better and the shape of the restaurant fits the Yatz concept. Plus, it would've tasted much better and for a cheaper price. We are huge Yatz fans. Just saying... lol. Hopefully we just came on an "off" day. We do realize it's hard to compete with the real thing. No where on earth is like the real NOLA. Guess I'll just have to head south or cook it myself next time a craving hits.

    Muffuletta, Shrimp Po Boy
    Monica C.

    Amazing food, great service, not a ton of space for seating but it felt cozy. We enjoyed every dish, everyone shared and passed around plates. It was a standout meal.

    Red beans and rice, shrimp po' boy, gumbo

    Everything about this restaurant is so well done! The food was so New Orleans authentic. We've visited New Orleans many times and this food hit the mark. The service was phenomenal and everyone was so friendly. Try it!!

    Crawfish Beignets (this pic was taken last time we were there, I forgot to take one tonight!)

    This was our 3rd time at Garden District. The server Ashley was very friendly and a wonderful server. The crawfish beignets ($14) were delicious as usual, it's our favorite app to share. We both had the catfish dinner. It's one piece of catfish with a side of fries for $12. My husband swapped out the fries for a side salad for a small up charge. The odd part of the bill was we each added an extra piece of catfish to our dinner. Each extra piece was $12. So for the whole dinner the price was $12, yet one piece of fish was also $12. That seems a little odd to me. I might as well have ordered two whole dinners for the same price. The food is delicious, the decor is beautiful, the waitstaff friendly. I recommend this place in GR for a good dinner, if the weather is nice? You can also sit on the patio/sidewalk area.

    Big love!
    C H.

    Authentic creole food except without okra. Wide miss. More demerits for nasty crawdads, and no oysters. Good drinks. Our server was excellent. Upgrade the ingredients and I'll be a regular.

    Olivia A.

    Tried out the new place and my friends and I enjoyed our time! We were seated at a large table in between the bar and kitchen. Loved my drink - Honey Child! The gin was refreshing! For my appetizer, I ordered the Crawfish Beignets which were paired with a delicious remoulade sauce. My main dish was amazing.. I ordered the Southern Hospitality which comes with a salad, side of mac n cheese and two crispy Cajun honey! The chicken was my favorite! I loved the crispy skin and the sweet heat flavor! Overall enjoyed our time here!

    Old Sober
    Megan H.

    This is a great addition to the downtown scene. I have really enjoyed the gumbo and jambalaya. The staff is friendly and they have great outdoor seating options.

    Jambalaya
    Tammy D.

    My friends and I got to try this place and we were amazed! It's a fairly new place that serves New Orleans inspired dishes right here in downtown Grand Rapids! First of all call ahead and reserve because it gets booked pretty quick especially on the weekend and since it's a small space, there was only seating room for about 8 tables plus a bar. I loved the artwork they had inside and how it brought out a New Orleans theme. The food was delicious! I got the Yakamein which was a noodle soup with beef, shrimp and boiled egg in a cajun beef broth packed with protein! My friends got jambalaya and the bourbon street steak. I was so jealous of their food and will definitely try what they got next time. The best part though was getting our food delivered to our table from the owner himself who was very kind and personable. He made an effort to deliver food to every table and really gave the place a sense of warmth and comfort. Needless to say I'll be back and bringing more friends!

    Jambalaya
    Katy C.

    I'm so excited to have a Cajun/Creole restaurant in Grand Rapids! I've only been to New Orleans once but I loved the city and the food, so it's great to be able to have some of the traditional dishes here in GR. I was able to make a reservation for four through their website, and we were seated right away when we arrived. Located in the former Monsoon restaurant, the vibe hasn't changed too much but they've added some NOLA flair, including an Instagram-worthy sign near the entrance. Our server Ana was the best - she is so sweet and had great recommendations for food and drinks. We started with the garden district dip to share and some cocktails - I liked the blooming fleur de lis, and Nate got the Cafe du Monde Martini. The dip was delicious, packed with shrimp and crawfish and served with perfectly toasted French bread. It could have used a little salt (or Crystal hot sauce!) but I would definitely order this again. We also split a Caesar salad, which was fresh and bright, served with a lemon to squeeze over. It was tough to choose an entree, but I went with the etouffee, and Nate got the muffaletta. Our friends ordered the gumbo and jambalaya. I really liked the etouffee! It had quite a bit of a spicy kick, which I loved. I also had a few bites of the muffaletta, which was delicious. It's not exactly like the ones we had in NOLA but still tasty. We were way too full for dessert, but the options all sounded great. Hopefully they add sweet beignets soon! Really excited for this new addition to downtown, and hope to visit again soon.

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    Thank you Jaila! We hope you return soon to try that Gumbo :)

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    Thank you so much Lori! We can't wait until your next visit!

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    Everything is so fresh, service was amazing and food quantity was great. We ordered gumbo and jambalaya!

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    Thank you Mandy! We appreciate you and would love to serve you again!

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    The jambalaya was perfection. Love the atmosphere. Multiple gluten free options. Will definitely be going back.

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    Thank you Michelle! We can't wait to see you again!

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