Hey!!!! Who the fuck y'all got back there cooking?!!! Cause they ass need a fucking raise. I visited Howe's on 5/9/26. For A Mother's Day outing. I love seafood as well as my two mothers. The old lady don't like seafood like that but this trip was more about our mothers. Her mom couldn't make it, so it was just me, my lady & my mom. I seen the fried catfish with shrimp étouffée & knew that's what I wanted. My mom had the jambalaya & kept stealing my etouffee off my fish. Lol That shit was fire!!!!!! It was so fire we ordered shrimp etouffee with rice for her to go. My lady had a pulled pork poe boy with fries. She said she enjoyed it but I couldn't read her reactions. I think she was a lil tired. We also had beans & rice to go. My service was also good. He was prompt knew the menu & brought the check fast. The restaurant is shotgun style with tables all in one side. If you have a party of 25 or under your good anything over that is pushing it. They have a bar area that's long as the fucking restaurant with what seems like a decent selection but i only drink beer with my seafood so I'll have to get buzzed up some other time. I'll be back soon tho. The cook needs a fucking raise!!!!!!!!! Damn I just thought about it. I wonder if they serve eggs? Hard boiled, poached, scrambled? I'm asking next time. The tartar sauce/remoulade hit so muthafuckas hard tho. I wish took more of it home. *They should make a spicy version IMO, I could only imagine having it with a lil more pop read more

Howe's Bayou - Jambalaya but we added a piece of Catfish. Why? We like seafood! The tartar sauce/remoulade hit hard too. I wish took more of it home. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Easy 5 star. Portions were good, food was amazing. Beer menu also had some quality diversity. Service came fast, and the ambiance was very pleasant and casual. I had the shrimp po boy with fries and soup, and all of the above was top notch. The people I was with ate pescatarian and gluten free and neither had an issue finding great food they could eat. read more

The gumbo and the bisque are both excellent. The catfish étouffée is good, too. They make one of the better mint juleps around, so that's always nice. It's a fun atmosphere and the service has never disappointed me. Definitely worth a try. read more

The food and service is very nice here and the place is a staple of the old Ferndale, which i hope never goes away. Our dishes were well prepared, simple but flavorful. Oysters are Our go to here along with the jumbo shrimp. read more

Howe's Bayou - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The best fried catfish and dirty rice I had outside New Orleans! Extremely delicious ! I had mustard fried catfish, this was my first here and i will be back soon! read more

Finally tried Howe's bayou after living nearby for a few years and are so sad we waited so long! Everything was delicious, not to mention the service was amazing. The people working were so kind and helpful. We tried and loved the gumbo, voodoo shrimp, blackened catfish, and mac and cheese. Will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation! read more

Always great food. I especially like the bisque and their gumbo is excellent. Be sure to try their jumbalaya. It's cozy with a nice NO vibe. read more

I have passed by here for years and I decided to give it a try. I went around 1:25 or so. I got Mac/cheese, red beans/ rice, fried shrimp. Every thing was good. The sides were a nice portion. I will be going again, price was reasonable. It is a bar like atmosphere with wooden seats and a bar. They been there for 36 years. Give them a try!!! read more

I took a friend from Europe here a week ago and he just loved everything about it: the space, the food, the server, the wife (daughter?) of the owner who was funny and charming and warm. I had the végétarien pasta and it was savory, well cooked and delish! My friend had Voodoo Chicken snd half my pasta. Great prices, huge portions, wonderful food and a nice ambiance. I plan on returning soon! read more

s across the board! I was originally looking for a happy hour but when I called, the customer service was so good I'm like let me go in here anyways. It was so worth it. Customer service the shrimp the whitefish dip (the waitress let me taste hers) i got the berry blossom drop which is like a lemon drop.. I'm coming back for the shrimp and whitefish dip alone. I have no complaints. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Inside vibes are good but we sat on the patio and experienced great service. Food and drinks were quite affordable for what we're used to, which encouraged us to order more than needed. As far as I know, this is the only place in the area serving authentic New Orleans cuisine. Jambalaya was so flavorful and the perfect amount of spicy. Next time I will definitely add shrimp! The catfish po boy bread was fresh and toasted to perfection. Drinks were strong and the server was attentive and kind. Both of us left saying "I can't wait to come back!" read more

Howe's Bayou - Catfish Po Boy and Macaroni and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I'm telling you....the fried catfish has me in a CHOKEHOLD!!! It is soooo good every time I order it. We ordered takeout for lunch and it did not disappoint. This time I also ordered the sweet potato fries with the greens and everything was spot on! If you haven't been yet, just go! read more

Howe's Bayou - Fried Catfish with Sweet Potato Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We usually go to Hamtramck for fat Tuesday, but I started a new job and didn't want to take the time off this year. So we decided to go out after work instead. The festivities don't last late into the night on fat Tuesday so we decided to take a different route and do fat Tuesday mardi gras style. Neither of us had been here before so it seemed like the perfect opportunity. This place was packed full of people! The line was out the door. It's very small. There isn't a lot of seating. We managed to get in rather quickly for how busy it was! They had great drinks and a special Mardi gras menu. The food was great! We really enjoyed the live music too. I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Went in mid-day Sat, so the staff had time to talk, they are polite and helpful. Very limited street pay parking, nearby pay lots. Inside was a slightly dim long narrow loom with a long bar on one side, I had their variant on the long island ice tea and it was good. I had their fish and chip special and it was also good. I wanted to try their other seafood appies, but the meal was so filling there was no room. read more

The place is a bit small, but they definitely turn tables quickly. Service was fine, no complaints. Food was excellent. Generous portions. we split the fried shrimp to start which I did not get a picture of. The sauce that was served with it was delicious. I had the fried catfish, smothered with the shrimp étouffée which was served with dirty rice and cornbread. Everything was fantastic. Finished with the bread pudding, which was the best I had ever had. I'll be back read more

Howe's Bayou - Bread Pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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The blackened catfish was moist and tender and seasoned wonderfully. The jambalaya was also seasoned great, and I really like the sausage they use. All the dirty rice they use in the entrees is well-seasoned and a bit spicier than I expected. The Po boy was ok. Not as tasty or filling as the other entrees, but I suppose it was cheaper. I cannot speak to how authentic this place is, since I've never been to New Orleans. One of my friends didn't think it was authentic, but another thinks it is. read more

Went to a wedding this weekend that was catered by Howe's Bayou. It was the absolute best creole food I have ever eaten! The chef was serving us and everyone couldn't say enough about the delicious entrees. Cornbread, collard greens, rice and beans, salad, rice and shrimp dish, chicken dish and the best Mac n cheese hands down! Everything was seasoned perfectly, rice was cooked just right and not mushy, and I felt like I was eating a traditional well prepared meal down south. We are looking forward to taking our family for a meal at the restaurant next weekend after a visit downtown Detroit! Highly recommend! read more

Howe's Bayou - Delicious wedding meal - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

A taste of New Orleans on a plate. I ordered the blackened catfish with shrimp etouffee over dirty rice. It was delicious!! It is definitely flavorful. We also order their oysters on the half shell which is not pictured. read more

Howe's Bayou - Blackened catfish smothered with shrimp etouffee over dirty rice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I have driven past this restaurant so many times over the last decade and wondered how the food was. Today we were trying to pick a place to go to lunch and Howe's popped into my head and they were open for lunch. We were a little nervous because we were the only ones in the restaurant however people did start to trickle in as we were wrapping up. We ordered the fried oysters as a appetizer, they came with two dipping sauces which were both really good. They have a tray on each table with many different sauces, so I tried some of them on the fried oysters, they did not disappoint. I ordered the Mustard fried catfish and dirty rice and my fiancé ordered the catfish po boy. The fish if fried to perfection and the dirty rice so amazingly spicy in a good way. The Po Boy was huge and the fries that came with them were delicious. We also ordered drinks. We also ordered drinks we had the Dark and Stormy and the Swamp Water both were amazing. The waitress check in on us more times than I can count which is always a bonus. I am definitely look forward to visiting again. read more

I haven't been here in a few years but I was happy to see it was just as delicious as I remembered. It was busy so we did have a wait to be seated but the service, food, and drinks made up for it. Shrimp bisque was unique given it wasn't as thick as I expected and had a bit of kick. Jambalaya was tasty with the perfect combo of chicken and andouille sausage. Quality food at a good price and very thankful to go to a restaurant that separates checks! read more

Hadn't been to this restaurant in several years, so decided to try dinner there last night. We were so happy we did - food was delicious, and we had a very nice waiter (Kirk). I hadn't had a shrimp poboy in many years so I opted for that, and it was so good. The shrimp were nice size and cooked perfectly. My husband ordered blackened catfish with sides of butter beans and collard greens - both delicious. We took a slice of key lime pie home for later, and that was delicious, too. So glad we tried Howe's Bayou again, and we will be back. read more

Mind you I had to pay for some shit I didn't want to yesterday so I was ready to SHRED. I give respect where it's due, it was nothing to shred. Had a studio session so had to get takeout but we gon get to that. The lady at the front was extremely cool. Still gave us water even though we had an order for takeout. Told us 10 minutes and it was actually 10 minutes. On the way out we like is it hot sauce in this bag? She say no my bad, then proceeded to give us 4 of the little cups to put different sauces in. So we in the front of this nice establishment pouring up mustard habanero, (you read that right) chipotle habanero and some other sauces before we proceed to go and eat outside. Everything, hot as hell. I be needing that. The gumbo. FYE. Chicken so tender in it, dark roux, enough rice, consistency consistent. 10's. Catfish.... Hitter. Fried hard. The mustard habanero? A DOG. Star of the show lowkey. The dirty rice was good as hell too, coulda been hotter but it was good I ain't really tripping. The corn bread was nice and sweet too. I seen something on the menu like a chorizo and chicken pasta I'll holla at yall within the week fasho. Yall good with me and shaq. read more

Have been coming here for years, and have always loved whatever I order. The food and atmosphere transport you to the French Quarter. The cocktails are wonderful, great Sazeracs and Rusty Nails :) Friendly service, owner/ manager regularly stops by to check on tables. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious. I aboslutely love the voodoo sauce that comes with some of the entrees. The hurricane drinks are also a great way to start off the night. Howe's isn't the most popular spot in Ferndale, but it deserves more credit. It's awesome! read more

I got the chicken creole and it was really good! I have never really had creole from before but I am definitely happy I tried it! The chicken was tender and not over cooked, the sauce had a nice kick to it! It overall had a great vibe, very chill and the service was great! read more

Howe's Bayou - Chicken Creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I've been coming here for almost 20 years. The front of house staff hasn't really changed - and that says something. The food & service are always on point! I don't even like mushrooms, but the sauteed mushrooms on the veggie creole are wonderful. Chicken or shrimp creole, and the gumbo are my favorites! read more

Service was very affable, but truly VERY slow. Our party of 8 didn't get any waters for at least 12 minutes, and were barely looked at until the waters arrived. There seemed to be only one server, but there weren't that many tables inside, so I don't know why everything took so long. As for the food...Fried Oysters were garbage. The coating was deep brown and tasteless. The Calamari was seasoned very well, and tasted amazing. The Steak Bites were cooked to a perfect medium rare, and was a fav of everyone at the table. The bowl of soup (Gumbo Ya Ya) was flavorful and filled with protein. The Sesame Chicken Strips weren't amazing, but they were better than expected. Lastly, the Shrimp Etouffee was flavorful and a decent serving size. I would likely have rated 4 stars if it wasn't for the fact that we waited for so long before being addressed, particularly when I called weeks beforehand, so they knew when and how many people were coming. read more

This is such a hidden gem. Absolutely delicious Louisiana-inspired food. The drinks were fun, tasty and strong. I will say that this is the perfect spot for a small group but if you have a larger group it might be better to try during non peak hours. Our waiter was attentive, quick and helpful. We will definitely be back to try some more of the menu. read more

Howe's Bayou - Voodoo Bbq Shrimp & Dirty Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We ordered a little bit of everything and boy were we impressed. Voodoo Shrimp Appetizer Voodoo Chicken Entree Cup of Gumbo Shrimp po boy Side of Mac and cheese Blackened catfish Best Cajun food in the area hands down. The gumbo was amazing! Only question is what to try next time. read more

Howe's Bayou - Brownie sundae - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Howe's is a small dive in Royal Oak. The menu is Louisana based meaning gumbos, jambalaya, red beans and rice, etc. I started with a cup of gumbo yaya which was delicious. It's served with a piece of fluffy cornbread , both were perfection. I also ordered the fried oysters. I've never had fried oysters and these were great. Not sure what the batter is made from but it is seasoned well and taste even better when dipped in the roumalade. My enteee was the fried catfish served with dirty rice. The fish wasn't seasoned however the hot sauce that is brought to the table made it perfect. The rice was dry and flavorless. The bar is heavy with bourbon and rum. I normally drink tequila but they only had 2 options, neither of which I wanted. The bar tender made me a Hurricane which was strong but tasty. I will definitely be back. read more

Howe's Bayou - Beer menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Honestly, I come here with mixed reviews and left here disappointed. Pros: Location, Customer service and sides. This place is in a great location, though parking can be a bit of a struggle to look for on the weekend. Our server was kind, attentive, and worked quickly to get us in and out before our movie. The fries were delicious, and my friend loved her mashed potatoes. Unfortunately I wish we had more to praise. Improvements. I'll say for sure, if you get a po boy, make sure if it fried. There is no other option here. The bread is too soft to not fry whatever protein you choose. My sandwich had decent flavor but everything was just soft and kinda one note. The cornbread that came with my friends pork chop dinner... maybe we got the last two but they were dry. Like I need a glass of water after trying one bite kinda dry. I do not approve. The pork chop was a good size, but on the dryer side. The "glaze" was more of a chutney and thick. If you like your greens more acidic, this is the place for you. We found they needed to be a bit more balanced than just vinegar and black pepper. Not really looking forward to going back unless some serious changes are made. This place has potential but is lacking and no where near a Creole experience. We read more

Howe's Bayou - Catfish Po Boy-Blackened - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Always the best food. Dirty rice is awesome. Had the catfish ettoufe. Delish. Wife got the gumbo. Good choice as well.

What a revelation! We've been living here and driving past this little place for years now and finally took everyone's advice and tried it out. I ordered the catfish simply because you don't see that on a lot of menus here, and it was unbeatable. Light and flaky with a light crunch of cornmeal on the outer layer and a zesty remoulade on the side. It was so good. You can get one filet or two, and probably two people could split this dinner with the two filets. The dirty rice was nothing extra special, but my two year old daughter gobbled most of it up gladly. We also got the shrimp and grits, which was very yummy. I'd personally like a little bit more shrimp, but they were cooked perfectly, the sauce was great, and the grits were a good balance of soft and structured. Unpictured: the exemplary mac and cheese! Best I've had anywhere in the area. So so so cheesy, no velveeta-like texture and no cut corners that I could tell. Our only complaint would be the slaw, which just wasn't for any of us. It was very vinegary and had a lot of caraway seeds. I like caraway a lot but it was still a bit much. We'll certainly be back though, and hopefully try some other dishes but I can't imagine not ordering the catfish again. read more

Howe's Bayou - Cornmeal fried Catfish and dirty rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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The service was wonderful! I ordered a cup of gumbo yaya and the jambalaya. My guest had the chips and a fried catfish poboy that looked amazing. I tasted the remoulade or sauce that went on it and it was delicious! The server, I didn't get her name, offered to add shrimp to my dish, but the chicken and andouille was plenty of protein in this flavorful masterpiece. Both the gumbo and my main dish were served with a piece of corn bread. I would have preferred warmed corn bread, but it was nicely done. Our waters were refilled regularly, a drink refill was brought to my friend as needed. Tables around us, as well as our own table were all cleared of dirty dishes, tableware, and glasses throughout our visit. It was a memorable meal and I will be back to try more! read more

Howe's Bayou - Menu pg 1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I had some friends in town visiting from down south and thought it would be fun to check out this Louisiana Creole inspired restaurant. For starters, Howe's is more of a bar than a true "dinner" restaurant which caught us by surprise. It was extremely loud, which is expected at a bar, and the dining area was tight. I tried the Shrimp Creole and the creamy vegetable pasta with seared shrimp added. The shrimp Creole was flavorful but not spicy (we were excited for some heat). Overall the dish tasted good but wasn't anything too special. The Creamy Creole Vegetable pasta, however, was a huge let down. I didn't really taste any nuanced creole flavor. The pasta sauce tasted like standard sauce you'd get at an Italian restaurant. The zucchini was quite hard and could've been cooked down a bit more. I was also expecting more shrimp for the price it cost to add it but it was at least flavorful. Overall good bar caliber food but not somewhere I'd go for a dinner night out. read more

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Food is always excellent. There is never a huge wait. I highly recommend the bisque and getting the cornbread to dip! read more

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The appetizers were very good - spinach artichoke and a chicken appetizer. Chicken was soft and flavorful. The "Local Light Beer" ( yes that's the name of the beer, was a disappointment), felt like flavored water. Ordered the Jambalaya - was flavorful too but should not have asked for extra spice, the std spice would have been good, so that's on me. However the jambalaya was "solid", and not the soupy texture I was used to. Wife has the Shrimp creole and was very happy with it (for a picky eater). Small cozy place but had fun. Our waiter was great. If I'm in the area, would certainly consider it again read more

Food is outstanding and not expensive plus the key lime margaritas are my favorite,service is cool and not fake..

Really solid food. Decent service. Nice drink selection. Years ago, we would frequent this place; not sure why we stopped coming, but decided to try it again. Have been back several times since. I can't tell if the seafood is fresh or frozen, so I guess that's a good thing. Everything we tried was solid. Shrimp and Grits being a favorite. Not the best I've ever had, but solid. Shrimp could be bigger and the sauce is the weak part of the dish; order sauce on the side. Basically everything we ordered was properly cooked and tasted good. Only exception is their gumbo. Its just not good. All 4 of us tried it, and all agreed it was not good. Server did not look surprised that it was uneaten. Service is very professional, yet casual. Bar is fully stock and moderately priced. Worth a visit (just don't order gumbo). read more

My new favorite spot in Ferndale. Fish is fantastic with a nice kick. The ambiance is chill and cozy the food is homey.