great experience! atmosphere is authentic and staff is very friendly. food is excellent - best…read moreI've had outside New Orleans ! I'll be back!

Rougaroux is the perfect chill spot to enjoy some of best Cajun food in Birmingham. The laid back…read morepatio is the best spot for when the weather is good too. The beer selection is good, and the menu boasts quality po'boys, burgers, seafood baskets and daily specials such as gumbo. The staff here is laid back and super helpful. I tried the viet Cajun po'boy and the Marie laveau burger. Both items had the best bread. The burger was extremely flavorful with the candied jalepenos, pimento cheese and voodoo sauce. It was unique and the combination was delicious. The po'boy was packed with shrimp and lemongrass flavor. It definitely reminded me of many Vietnamese dishes with a Cajun twist. I can't wait to come back and try the other specials in the future!

Had dinner here last night and WOW! I can't believe I've never been before. The stuffed grouper and…read morefried green tomatoes were absolutely incredible. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the food came out surprisingly fast! The staff was so kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food. I will definitely be back! If you're looking for a solid seafood spot, this is absolutely one to add to your list!

My fifth trip to this restaurant so that tells you it's an authentic and delicious restaurant…read more Today is Labor Day and our amazing server " labored" beyond expectations!! Adam deserves a raise. As always the food was delicious, served the right temperature. My favorite is the shrimp and oyster platter. The fried green tomatoes are the best ever. Also the jambalaya and hush puppies!! Go... you won't be disappointed.

Sadly, Creole Connection is closing. It was a great cajun restaurant that brought a bit of New…read moreOrleans to Birmingham. I do love cajun food and tge friendly staff served up some great food from the Big Easy. I enjoyed the ambiance and food from here and it is a sad loss for Birmingham food scene.

I was disappointed to hear that Creole connection was closing down for good. I do hope that the…read moreowner considers getting a food truck. That way you can continue to be versatile in your food and now, different locations. I went to CC today to get their fried green tomatoes, but unfortunately they didn't have any left. I then ordered the seafood pasta, which came with sausage, chicken, and shrimp. As usual it's a great helping of pasta. It was very delicious, creamy, and seasoned well. Good luck to the owner of CC. I hope he has an opportunity to continue this business.

We have eaten here a few times and the food is always excellent. I have tried the regular po boy…read moreand the Vietnamese crawfish po boy and they were great. The gumbo is also very good and my toddler loves the hush puppies. Service is fast and the ambiance is casual and a little eclectic. This is my toddler's favorite restaurant because of the giant werewolf statue in front of the restaurant. Great restaurant overall and looking forward to visiting again soon.

This is the type of place that is usually love, hate for me. I am not a Cajun fan but there usually…read moreare those items on the menu that are not necessarily Cajun. Burgers and fried oysters come to mind. The service and quirky atmosphere make this a feel-good place. We have been often and will continue that pattern.

I went to the Pizitz Food Hall on the quest for hot wings. When I arrived, I found out the wing…read morerestaurant located in the Pizitz had permanently closed. Luckily, I noticed Broad Street had a limited time menu that included wings! These wings were SO good. They were served hot and fresh and full of flavor. My were fresh, too. This was my first time eating at Broad Street, but it's not my last. I saw so many other things on the menu I wanted to try! While I was getting my food, somebody was getting the catfish and it looked delicious.

I've been wanting to try this place out, I ordered the catfish, corn and fries box originally…read more Customer service is good, they're very laid back. The catfish is made fresh to order which takes a little bit of time but the wait wasn't horrible. The fish was hot but just alright. The Cajun corn was just straight corn out of the can but I got it replaced with greens which were very tasty! The portion size is VERY tiny though for the price. The fries are frozen shoestring fries but the seasoning was very tasty! I want to try the chicken wings if they still have them whenever I come back to the Pizitz but no rush to get back.

Craving some Cajun on a Sunday afternoon. Catfish…read morePontchartrain, catfish was seasoned right and cook perfectly, the Louie sauce delicious. I wish I didn't have to finish, the stuffing was a cold gelatinous mess. I understand the kitchen was short handed this day as was the front of the house. The service was great, one take out order, 11 tables full, 4 at the bar and these Two ladies took care of us with a speedy smile while also bussing tables. Great job ladies. I also know flu is in our neighborhood. Look forward to returning when there's a full staff.

Good food VERY small portions for the price. My order was made and waiting for me before my…read moreestimated ETA which was good. The Creole Seafood Dip was FULL of flavor. I wish it was served with tortilla chips instead of bread (which is nothing special) but never the less it was VERY tasty and had a hint of spice which wasn't too overbearing. The portion was very small for $15 though. The Bourbon Street Fettuccine on the other hand was very very bland. I had to add in my own seasonings and the shrimp and chicken tasted like they had no kind of seasoning. I would not get that again. Overall I would come back, especially if other items taste like the creole dip!

Stumbled upon this gem on TikTok, while visiting Birmingham, we just had to check it out! It's a…read morecozy little spot that has a vibrant atmosphere--dim lighting, great music, strong drinks, and tasty food! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and since it was such a beautiful day, we decided to enjoy the patio. However, I took off a star because not a single staff member shared how things work there! After being told we could sit anywhere, we found ourselves just waiting without any guidance. At last, a server delivered food to the table next to ours, which prompted us to ask why no one had come to us. She was super apologetic and handed us menus while explaining that we need to go to the register to order and pay first, and then we'd get a number for our table. As for drinks, if you want an adult beverage, you have to order those separately at the bar. You'd think there'd be some signage indicating the process since it's a bit different from the usual! But let's talk about the food! We split the shrimp & grits and chicken & pancakes. While I usually prefer my grits creamy, I still found the shrimp mix to be tasty! The pancake was a tad thick for my liking, but the fried chicken was definitely the highlight--it was absolutely delicious! Oh, and the Hennessy Margarita? Totally on point! Overall, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I give it a 4/5. The food was fresh and still warm when we arrived. The fish was crispy, and both…read morethe fish and shrimp were seasoned very well. They initially forgot the sauces, but they were kind enough to give us more than enough afterward and even included a free topping for my husband's side order. I didn't get out of the car, but from my husband's experience, the staff was very kind.

LISTEN, Red Sea is MY go-to spot! I walk in for lunch with my mind already made up, "(1) Veggie…read moreSampler with Injera, and tea please." I'm not 100% vegetarian, but I get my vegetables in every day, and Red Sea never disappoints. It comes with Shiro Wot (spiced chickpea flour in berbere sauce), Misir Key Wot ([spicy]split red lentils cooked in berbere sauce), Gomen (Ethiopian style greens or spinach), Key Sir (beet roots cooked in garlic, ginger, onions & peppers), Kik Alicha Wot(spilt peas cooked in berbere sauce), Atkilt (curried cabbage, carrots, and potatoes) and I always get Injera bread (similar to a crepe but spongy and sour) with mine; I gotta sop up the flavors. Eat it and you will be kinda plumpy leaving out happily satisfied. For dinner, I usually get the Key Wot (Beef stew), Alicha Wot (curried Beef stew), or Chicken Doro Wot (dark meat, typically Chicken leg with red pepper sauce with a boiled egg) and a side of Gomen or Key Sir. Yes, I love beets if you haven't noticed, LOL! I've only ordered to-go once, I have to sit and absorb all the flavors while I'm there. Besides, I'd be tempted to sneak a taste while driving. The staff is always attentive and the quiet atmosphere reminds me of a secluded restaurant because many drive by it without ever noticing this rare gem in Birmingham. If you're in the Homewood area, do yourself a favor and stop in and try some Ethiopian food. And if that doesn't suit your taste, they have Cajun menu items like Seafood or Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Gator bites, Red Beans & Rice, Po-Boys, Fried Green Tomatoes. And if that's not your lane, they also offer a Mediterranean menu with items such as Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shank, Kebabs, and Gyros.

My son chose this location for a birthday dinner for just the two of us. We both love Indian and…read moreMediterranean foods and they offered both in addition to Ethiopian. There's a big shopping center parking lot with plenty of parking so that's not a concern. It's in more of an older shopping center in an area. That's not very well kept. Either way, we felt safe and wanted to try a new place for dinner. The Restaurant is very colorful and I love that about it. In the photos that I saw online, I didn't realize that the chairs were just covers that had all the beautiful colors but either way it's a lot for the eyes to take in. We arrived on a Friday evening close to 5 o'clock and we were the only ones there until we were just about to leave. I do believe that they have more orders that are picked up by DoorDash and delivery services. I was excited to try the stuffed grape leaves and my plan was to get the hummus with pita bread and add lamb to it for my entrée. Unfortunately, they were out of the stuffed grape leaves, and when I tried to order the hummus, they were also out of the hummus. That was unfortunate, but I went ahead and ordered the chicken Shawarma roll which came with french fries. We both liked our food, which was fresh and flavorful. The fries on my platter don't look appetizing, but they came out hot in seasoned just right! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes and place of the stuffed grape leaves that we wanted as an appetizer. They came out hot and fresh and was very delicious. Both of our meals, including one soda for my son was only like $36 which is excellent in today's economy! We both also took some of our food home so the portions are good. Overall a good experience. I'd definitely try it again. It's not one of my top choices with all that Birmingham has to offer but definitely worth coming back to.

Was I FIRST in line for crawfish? Absolutely…read more Was I there a whole hour early just to secure my 5 lbs like it was concert tickets? You better believe it. Will I be sharing? Respectfully... ABSOLUTELY NOT. These 5 pounds have my name on them, my initials, and a protective order.

Red Mountain Crawfish is always delicious! From their crawfish, to their sides to their gator…read moresausage, there is always something good here!

The food was amazing when we finally got it. One dinner had to be remade when the steak came out…read morewell-done instead of medium rare. The replacement arrived well after our family had finished their meals.we asked three times where the gumbo was, and never got it until after we had finished. Our dinner took 2 1/2 hours and we were constantly wondering where are server was. Our bill was $384 for four people and the server forgot to remove the free dessert we were promised. Again, the food was fantastic. The service was so slow that l will probably not return. For the prices you charge, your manager should have personally apologized for the errors and tried to make it right

My husband picked this for his Father's Day and it was a great choice He made the reservation the…read moreday before and We were glad he did! The place got packed quickly ! For drinks We got a old fashioned for hubbie, me a lemon drop and a Watermelon dream for my son This was the first lemon drop that I liked!!! For apps we got gator bites , fried calamari, and squid . The gator bites were good and tender, and the calamari and squid were fried lightly. Entrées, I got the snapper lemon grass. My son got a catfish Po boy that I swear was half a French loaf, and my husband got the platter with fried oysters, butterfly shrimp crawfish fries It was a lot of food and we had to take some home We still got dessert, though, which was a cream Brûlée I have just a few tweaks 1. You need to have somewhere with the dessert stated on your menu. Second, the butternut squash that I got with my fish, should've been done a touch more. It was still good. It just needed to be done a touch more. 3. Please fix the handicapped bathroom. It didn't want to lock . Regardless, it was a wonderful meal!! Our server was pretty on point. She was friendly. She was fast no complaints and she got tipped very well. I think her name was Briana O!! She was an excellent waitress! All in all, I think everyone enjoyed their meal . It ticked off all of my boxes service friendly /professionally, service fast/ asked about drinks/reasked/bathroom was nice/clean Thank you and We intend to come again!!! Reservations are needed for those who don't know!! Trust me!