It's rare to step into a restaurant before the doors open, an almost behind-the-scenes experience…read more You get to see what makes people tick and who they really are. In the restaurant business, we all have a switch: once the doors open, it flips. Until then, you're seeing people exactly as they are. This team is genuine. Hands down. Yes, I know, I'm technically here for a king cake. Standing in line for a king cake from a famous fried chicken company almost feels satirical. But watching the entire team sit down together for a meal an hour before service told me everything I needed to know about the leadership and the values of this company. People matter here. You can see why the sandwiches are as good as they are. You can feel why the king cake is worth the wait. This team operates like a family; kind to one another, intentional, and connected. The food is made with care because the people are cared for. I'm not here to review the food (which is phenomenal) or the king cake. I'm here to review the brand. This is the kind of business we should be proud to support as a community. Keep it up.

I thought Southern's was pretty good overall. The menu offers some unique options, including…read morecreative chicken sandwiches and a few Asian-inspired fusion dishes that go beyond traditional Southern cuisine. I also like that they feature a daily special that isn't on the regular menu--it adds a nice element of variety. Everything is cooked to order, which is definitely a plus. Just keep in mind that most of the menu is fried, so this isn't the place to go if you're looking for a particularly healthy meal.

I'm in the New Orleans area for work, and went here on a local co-worker's recommendation, and am…read moreglad I took it. This is an extremely casual place, that is both a seafood market and restaurant. I chose to lunch in. The service is friendly and familiar. I felt just as welcomed as the regulars. The menu is full of tempting selections, but knew a few things I wanted. I started off with a cup of seafood gumbo. After the first bite, I regretted not getting a bowl! Next time! It was rich and flavorful, and was clearly not rushed. Next, I also tried the chicken and andouille gumbo. Also excellent, but just slightly shy of the seafood version. The main portion of the meal was what I came for: the crawfish boil. I asked for spicy, and was informed there was only "just right," and they were correct. Initially, I was surprised that the dish came out warm, but not hot, but that, too, was just right. Oh, and the price! Usually, when you see "market price," you expect to lighten your wallet a bit, but in this case, that meant $5.99 for pound. It's crawfish season, I'm told, but still.... I'm used to paying a lot more. The decor is vintage jazz festival posters. Also, since this Women's History Month, the place is women-owned

We got the fried fish plate and crab cake plate- the sides specifically the potato salad are really…read moregood and the batter on the fish is nice and crispy The prices on their seafood is really good- some of the cheapest around town Cute little cozy hometown place Overall: 4.1- good food for good price

Visiting New Orleans for the first time from Las Vegas and stumbled on this gem of a restaurant!…read moreDefinitely worth stopping for this incredibly delicious Fried chicken and sides! When I found out it was award-winning, I knew the judges got it right Not to mention, Stephen's service was impeccable!

Old school fried Chicken that's definitely not the overly breaded corporate formula product you get…read morefrom chains, but more like what your grandma fixed when you came to visit. Chicken is served very hot and fresh. A family reunion was seated at a group of tables nearby, adding to the cheerful and casual atmosphere. If you're in the mood for fried chicken, consider this a top contender.

Great Late Night Diner!…read more Nice, Friendly and Flexible is how I would describe this restaurant. I and a group of travel friends stopped in to grab a bite while visiting New Orleans. Customer service starts at the door, carries to the table and from the kitchen. I appreciate the fact that without hesitation they were willing to prepare something suitable for my Vegan diet. My only response is Fried Green Tomato Po-Boy!!! Tried it enjoyed and thought it was truly thinking outside the box for something not on the menu. I would for sure eat here again, if back in the area. Thanks again! Until the next one, Bye - Bye!

Large menu selection. Staff was great. Food came out quick. Pancakes were bigger than my head.read more

This is great place to go! It is kinda off the beaten path and easy to get to depending on traffic…read more More toward the west end near the airport. This restaurant is located in a great location. In a large shopping center. So parking is not an issue. They have plenty of parking that surrounds them. They have bunch of handicapped parking spots in the front with ramp on the right side. They do have a few steps in front for easy access. As you walk in, you are greeted by the staff. They mention that someone will be with us shortly. We went on a Sunday before it got crowded. They said we lucked out. They usually get busy when local churches get out. We quickly paid for our table and advised us we welcome to sit anywhere we like. They said they offer many discounts available. Please ask before paying. We sat at a table near the front of the restaurant and easy access to the buffet. They mainly have large tables with hard wood seats and no padding. The waitress quickly took our drink order. Started out with an Arnold Palmer. Rare that they offer that. I don't know so far that another restaurant that offers this. And an ice water. She mentioned that they offer a small selection of beer? We declined. (Drink responsibly) The first plate was sample plate to get my lay of the land. Unfortunately my first plate was full. I noticed that they offer gumbo. So I had to come back for another plate. No offense, the cup was not enough. I was surprised that they served fried swai not catfish. The cornbread was delicious! Usually they are dry at most places. Maybe they been sitting out so long they dry out. This is not the case with them. The gumbo was seasoned just right. It is only chicken and sausage gumbo. Not seafood. Usually you can tell when it is freshly made. To me, it not only look good but taste great! Unfortunately they did not have ice box cake available. Few of the reviews mentioned to definitely grab a piece. However, they did have freshly made bread pudding and chocolate delight. Both were delicious! I could go on about the food. I digress. They offer free Wi-Fi but is password protected. If you are in the area and want some good food. This place does not disappoint. In my opinion.

Just arrived from Texas Coming to check this buffet. The food was delicious. Service was amazing…read more Atmosphere gives homey vibes. If you are looking for variety there's something for everyone.

I have visited before when I used to leave in New Orleans, so I was familiar with their food but it…read morehas been over20 years ago. I was arriving from Houston on a short trip and had been on the road for several hours and I decided to stop on my way in. It wasn't very crowded so parking was no problem. I was immediately seated and given a menu. I decided on fried catfish which cam with a small corn on the cob, some French bread and additionally coleslaw and potato salad. I had a Moscow mule type drink while I waited. My meal came out nice and hot and I immediately knew I couldn't eat all of this. The fish was crispy and the cold slaw was creamy . The service was excellent and my server even recommended a few dishes before I ordered but I had made up my mind before I sat down. Definitely a place for good seafood and there is a seafood market next door.

We were recommended to try Harbor seafood & oyster bar for oysters and softshell crabs, so I made…read morereservations for a party of 4, and they were ready with plenty of seats when we arrived. Pros: the food was fantastic! Softshell crabs were a bit on the small side, but it's understandably the end of the season. We loved that the batter was good so you could really appreciate them without the batter being overpowering. Their oyster sampler and chargrilled oysters were fantastic. The "crawfish" (large boiled shrimp instead because it's off season) bloody Mary was fantastic. Food came out quickly and portions were awesome. Cons: service needed work (yes, I brought it up while I was there, and the manager seemed very, very confused). Our waitress was very sweet, and checked on us often, but messed up our order several times. She accidentally duplicated one order, but different wait staff (& the young manager? who even splashed soup on one of our diners) brought the food to the table. I mentioned the error the moment they placed the food down. Despite explaining the error, the manager seemed super confused, and asked a couple of times what was wrong, before going to ask the waitress in front of us and pointing at the order paper. She seemed stressed, so we told her we'd keep the incorrect order (seafood platter instead of softshell platter) to not inconvenience her, but mentioned that we'd at least like them to correct one of the sides we really wanted to try (we'd ordered side salad & hush puppies, they gave us potato salad & harbor potatoes). I asked the manager if he could swap the incorrect side for the correct side. He seemed out of it and very confused and asked if we wanted him to take the whole order away, I said no, we just wanted the hush puppies side we originally ordered. He walked away, then came back and asked if we wanted a side of hush puppies and we said yes? (Because we had ordered a meal with hush puppies as our side). He said he'd bring us a side of hush puppies. Waitress comes over and apologizes and says the confusion was that she wrote "hp" for harbor potatoes AND hush puppies (doesn't explain how she mixed up a softshell crab platter with a seafood platter and a salad with ranch for potato salad). When I got the check, she charged us for the incorrect order AND added a side of hush puppies. I didn't ask them to correct the entire incorrect meal, but I asked why they charged us extra for the side they got wrong. The waitress said it's because we kept the incorrect side (I had asked the manager to swap them out, he didn't). She says she'll ask him about it, and I hear them arguing loudly in the back. She comes out upset and says he won't remove it, so she guesses she'll just have to pay for them herself. Just disappointed in how management handled a common food industry error and how they treated the waitress. I'm not sure if anything else was going on that night, but I'm happy to chat with more senior management since I couldn't find an email on their website.

Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop is definitely a great stop if you are looking for great gumbo…read more The place has that dive atmosphere pretty much down pat. The service is decent, but the real star here is the food. I went with gumbo and boudin balls and both were very good. The only complaint that I can say is that they added a dollar onto my bill for using my credit card. I would definitely recommend here.

It's a little tricky getting into the Gumbo Stop given its location along Causeway near the I-10…read moreintersection. Keep that in mind, especially if you're coming from the north. I went with the half oyster po-boy and gumbo combo. The sandwich turned out pretty well, with a good amount of fried oysters that were clearly cooked fresh rather than sitting for a while. Pretty good bread too. The gumbo was a disappointment though. I guess I've spent too much time on the bayou down through the years, because anytime a bowl of gumbo shows up without a scoop of potato salad in it I'm disappointed. Worse still, this gumbo was flavorless, bland and completely lacking of spice. Were it not for the dark color, I would have not been able to tell the difference between this and the sort of store-bought gumbo that comes from a can. The server kept an eye on me and my drink of choice, so props for that. Also, beware going to the restroom here, as the door doesn't seem to lock.

Delicious food and amazing service! I had the Mac and cheese and it had a slight kick but still…read moredelicious! The fried chicken hit the spot and I barely had room to try the fried cheesesteak roll, but it was good and hot and was sad I didn't have room to finish it! Very busy in the French Market but fun to walk around and just enjoy the scene!

The people were really nice the entire time. We went for the TikTok famous seafood egg rolls and…read morethey were GREAT! The do contain some spice. The seafood fries were just okay. The fries were way too soggy, needed to be fried harder. Also, there was juice at the bottom, I'm assuming from the shrimp and crawfish that made the fries soggier. Will be back to explore their menu more.

I literally don't know where to start! From the moment I was seated, to the positive energy, to my…read morewaitress Michelle to the food...Everything about this place was just Amazing. The food was Devine, especially the gumbo!! Haven't tasted anything like it. My waitress was probably the first to make me feel at home, I could have sat and chatted with her all day, but I understand she was busy, lol. She was attentive, perfect service and such an Amazing attitude. It's hard to keep a smile on your face when it's super busy. Nailed it. I will return for the gumbo, wine and good service, lol. Thank you Bobby Hebert and Team! ​

Maybe a little too bright in dining rooms, but fast service and very good food quality. Great menu…read moreoptions in the Cajun side of NOLA. Out away from the French quarter and busier sides of the city.

Tired from the drive and at wits end we found dots diner A…read morebusy place . The food is delicious The waitresses take part in a prayer service. (I needed a Lift as I was feeling down.) Gloria is the best.

This is a wonderful deli and we were surprised to find it. Delicious comfort foods and a few…read morespecialties too. The bacon egg cheese sandwich I had was fabulous. They are all very attentive too. We never had an empty drink. It is a cool looking 50's diner too which adds to the experience. We will be going back when in NOLA now that we know about this spot