We visited this place last night and it was really good. I had the gumbo and my husband and son both had shrimp platters. We snacked on the house made oyster crackers while we waited for our meals. These crackers are so good - we bought a bag to bring home! We went in early (around 4:30 pm) and it was pretty quiet. They had two amazing waitresses working. Our drinks were kept full, and we were checked on frequently. It was clean and the food was excellent. Next time we are in the area, we will be going back. read more

Janie Brown's Restaurant - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Lacombe, Louisiana

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Excellent food and service every dish I have ever tried there was great. Staff is very friendly.

It was okay. Had a ribeye and it was very thin. Maybe will try something else next time.

Our first time dining here. I ordered the oyster platter and they were fried perfect. My friend ordered the fried soft shell crab (the reason we went here) and she loved it. Great service and atmosphere. read more

Fried shrimp poor boys were simply delicious. We picked them up to go, and were ready when we got there. Definitely a can't miss place.

Went for 1st time yesterday with family of 5. We had: Calamari, Shrimp Creole, Grilled Trout Meniere, Meatball Sandwich, Pane Chicken with Fettuccine, and Catfish Michelle. We were all pleased with food. If there is one thing that can be improved, it is salad freshness. It was a cold day, so we enjoyed sitting near the fireplace. The restaurant atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Service was good. We plan to return. read more

I've now tried this place three times. The first time I was really impressed. Ordered soft shell crab, and it was great. It comes with one good sized crab. The second time, the batter had no salt whatsoever. It was tasteless, and it was missing a claw. The third time it was almost too salty, and it tasted like it was cooked in burned oil. This one was missing a claw as well. Missing a big claw should not happen on an expensive soft shell crab platter. The French fries served with it were cold, so I didn't eat them. The lettuce in the Caesar salad was substandard (dark green and not crunchy). The crab cake appetizer was the worst I've ever had. It didn't have one sliver of identifiable crab meat in it. It was all breadcrumbs and seasoning. I was really excited to find this place, but not so much now. read more

Went for lunch here today. The place was clean and with old school decor. The muffuletta I had was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The waitress was attentive and very nice. We enjoyed ourselves very much. read more

This is one of my Family's favorites. We came at the end of the lunch hour. Service was fast and efficient. Each meal we ordered was fresh and delicious! We had the Gumbo, Chef Salad, Corn Chowder, The daily special Which was fish with etouffee, po'boys, and a Mufaletta. Love the eclectic decor. Take the Lacombe exit off the interstate and come give this place a try! Our Family will be back! read more

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A nice "down home" sort of place. Very busy, but service was quick & attentive. My wife had BBQ shrimp which was spicy & authentic. I had crab meat "stuffing" which was really interesting and delicious: also very rich and filling. Almost couldn't finish. Reasonable prices in an interesting sort of hunting lodge vibe. Wine selection was limited but also very reasonably priced. We'd go back. read more

The food is always so good here! And they have great service, everyone was so warm and welcoming. I Always get the Steak Diane! It comes in a brown wine sauce, and is topped with mushrooms and fried onions. Medium Rare! So good! My wife usually gets the Pane Chicken with Fettuccine, or the Trout Meniere with Crab Meat on top. Their salads are chilled and their house Ranch is great. They usually serve oyster crackers before. We liked the Crab Cakes, but I prefer their Calamari Appetizer. Never had a bad dish! Check this place out! read more

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Good neighborhood place, lots of regulars. Friendly, casual, comfortable. Menu isn't fancy, I've enjoyed everything I've eaten here. Crabmeat Pontchartrain is my favorite. read more

Great food, great staff. Very cozy atmosphere. The gumbo and the meatballs and spaghetti are my favorites!

Not always the best service when they are busy but the food is phenomenal. I definitely recommend their muffalettas as they are the best I've ever had especially better than Central Grocery in the city. The Ambiance is very different from any other restaurant that you would go to. It's almost like sitting in someone's dining room that's dimly lit. They have curio cabinets with personal collections of items as well as local paintings hanging on the wall and I've seen at least one window that most certainly is sustained glass antique. The noise from people talking is very low but it's a very warm place to sit and have a good meal because it is super warm and inviting to sit there comfortably. I've noticed in the two times that I've been there that that's a meeting place for a lot of people who live in Lacombe, unlike me, but plan dates to visit with each other. It's super sweet to visit them and they have a gorgeous bar as well although I've only gone during daylight hours. Highly recommend! I also truly believe in supporting local businesses, and this is one of them. read more

Hands down!!! Just like home!!! Somewhere they don't rush you and you can take your time and spend time with family eat just one of my favorite places ever. Best soft-shell crab and love the Creamy BBQ shrimp dish!!! Best burger and the chicken Riquette.... Shrimp fried so good you can eat the tails for crisp!!!! the Calamari so crunchy!! Go see Stacy and the girls!! Oh yeah the old fashion and Bloody Mary is on point. read more

Very consistently delicious! I love their light, perfectly seasoned fried seafood platters especially! The waitstaff is always quick and helpful and I like the ambiance. We only live a couple or three miles away so we eat here often and feel very lucky to have Janey Brown's in our little town! read more

Everything, best food, BEST STAFF, most eclectic atmosphere. We love it, it's our favorite place

Never got to try the food today. Nice atmosphere, friendly people and took our order fast, but waited 45 minutes and nothing. 3 tables came in behind us and were served ahead of us. Voted with our feet and wallet and walked out without eating. The prices on their website menu are not current - some are more than $3 different - please update. Shame because this was our first visit, and may not come back. read more

Best kept secret in West St. Tammany! Great staff! Small menu but everything is fresh and delicious! My favorite is the Pane Chicken Breasts Fettuccine with the fried Eggplant appetizer! read more

Janie Brown's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Lacombe, Louisiana

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Great atmosphere. I had the fried catfish which was delicious. I love that it's lightly breaded and full of flavor.

Very disappointed with the soft shell crab, a 3 inch body for $28 that was luke warm when it got to the table?? Come on! I will say that our waitress was on the ball, very pleased with her. Ken P read more

Put the address in your GPS... it's not a very flashy place so you might miss it......but if you do Turn Around .... lovely warm atmosphere

From Diggs, Coleman & Scott Family We really enjoyed our experience and we would recommend your restaurant to anyone traveling in the area. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. 12/16/20 read more

Janie Brown is a great local restaurant. Janie is not only a fabulous chef but a great person! Stacy is also so very sweet, they treat you like family! They have the best trout meniure anywhere and I also recommend the ribeye. Justin enjoys their steak. Also if you like shrimp, try the BBQ shrimp, excellent! read more

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Everything tasted amazing. The noodles in the fettuccine tasted homemade. (Not sure if they are). The seafood was perfectly fried and seasoned. The best part is they make homemade ranch and blue cheese. They were both delicious. My son said the meatballs were better than mine(which kinda hurt my feelings... but i tried them and they were delish). I loved the cute ambiance too. Yum! read more

Janie Brown's Restaurant - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Lacombe, Louisiana

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This place is the perfect representation of Southeastern LA cuisine. The quality was on par with Commander's Palace or Gallatoire's, but the prices were a fraction of that of those greats. I look forward to making the drive from NOLA to this great spot again. Started with crab cakes, which were perfect. Fresh LA crabmeat. I liked how they baked instead of fried them. Also started with BBQ shrimp. Wow. One of the best versions of this classic New Orleans dish..maybe the best. Then Had the Trout Meneure. Also perfect. This is usually one of my favorite Creole dishes, and they did not disappoint. Dessert was incredible as well. Chocolate chip pecan pie. Service was welcoming and on point. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The textures and the sauces were perfectly balanced. The seafood was not too seafoody. A lot of heart went into everything that was brought to the table. I've only been once, but I may have found my new favorite restaurant. read more

Janie Brown's Restaurant - Trout Munnnyeaaaaaaa - Seafood Near Me - Lacombe, Louisiana

I eat at Janie Browns several times a month and the food is always delicious. I think they have some of the best seafood on the North Shore.

We loved the food. First time here. Read my other reviews, I'm very critical of a muffuletta! The muffuletta was delicious. It had the right amount of meat, cheese and olive mix. The employees were polite. read more

Was anticipating trying this restaurant because of the reviews and friends recommendations, only to be disappointed with the food. I found it to be a bit bland and seafood not as fresh as it should be. Usually I am the type of person that if you have nothing good to say you don't say anything at all but I this was a very unsatisfactory meal. read more

Janie Browns is a hidden gem on the Northshore! People travel to Lacombe for La Provance and Sal & Judy's, both excellent choices. But if you're looking for expertly prepared food, lower prices AND some of the best renditions of New Orleans favorites that you've ever eaten, Janie's is where you should be heading. Seriously, I rate the trout meuniere in the best I've ever eaten (and I've eaten a lot!). It reminds me of the wondrous dishes from back in the day, when places like Mandich's and Mandina's crafted perfect grilled trout. And as I've said before - you will never know pure sensory delight as a Muffaletta lover until you have tried Janie's version. My mouth waters thinking about it! The only negative I can say about this place is the wait. If you're in a hurry, go elsewhere or order ahead. But to enjoy a leisurely meal of the highest quality - visit Janie's. read more

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YOU will truly love their awesome pasta and sauces. They have so much to choose from. Been going there for many years and I always know what I am getting before I order it! Try them! You will come to love them as we do. Thanks again to everyone and all of your hard work. Monica & RJ @ Notary For Less in Slidell, LA. See you soon. read more

Very nice Resturant in the small town of Lacombe, La. The interior is interesting and well decorated. Appears clean and the staff is friendly, courteous and attentive. There is a nice menu that list everything you can order as well as all the items that come with your meal. The time it takes for your dinner to arrive at the table is just enough to relax and is brought to you in stages that you would expect it. We had a seafood platter that was more than we could eat so that required a go box at the end of the meal. In this order all the seafood was fried to perfection with fresh cooking oil and at a temperature which made it crunchy on the outside but not overdone on the inside. Without a doubt we will surely visit often and also introduce friends to this Resturant. read more

Waitstaff was inattentive and the food was mediocre. The place is carpeted so it smelled musty in the dining area.

We drove past Janie Browns on a weekday. It was lunch time, we saw the cars out front and hurriedly checked Yelp, made a U turn and stopped to eat. We were not disappointed! The food was great. In fact, I'd say outstanding. It serves the kind of food New Orleanians love but should not indulge in too often: fried seafood, rich Italian dishes and indulgent po boys with fries. Our meals consisted of Trout Amandine, Lasagna and Paneed Chicken with Fettuccine Alfredo. Everyone was delighted with their choice....soooo good. Lunch came with a small salad. A little bowl of seasoned oyster crackers were brought out first. These were so good I could've made a meal out of that alone! Prices were reasonable, portion sizes were large. We had substantial left overs which we brought home. I can't wait until I'm hungry again. The restaurant is warm and inviting, eclectic and casual, filled with stained glass, a collection of old chandeliers and wooden panels. We can't wait to return. read more

Been here many times. Last night I had the fried shrimp platter which was fantastic. It had butterflied jumbo shrimp -- once common on these platters and now a rarity. The shrimp was fresh and tasty! Quite honestly one of the best-fried platters I have had in years. Service was not that good. Overall, recommended and I will be back. read more

My neighbor bought us lunch form Janie's and I was floored with all the flavor in the Chicken Alfaro. I will be eating there again soon. Thanks, Hugh read more

We went here for a friend's birthday dinner. Most of the food wasn't bad, except the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. The service, however, was horrible. The waitress ignored the first 4 in the party until the rest arrived. The drinks were wrong almost every single time. We had to flag her down because she never came back. It took almost 40 minutes just to get our salads. When we complained about the automatically added tips to all the checks, in light of the horrible service, she got downright rude. We were truly disappointed since several in our group had been before and had always liked it. read more

Fried softshell shell is the best on the Northshore! Fantastic crispy, light batter making the softshell crab extra awesome! They also have excellent fried eggplant..This is definitely Lacombe's jewel as far as restaurants are concerned. The service is also great with a very friendly, accomodating staff! read more

It's a very good restaurant to eat at. Everyone has to go an try it. I'm glad Janie is there to serve any and all people.

The food is SO fantastic you won't mind the painfully-slow service! The best food I've had on the Northshore since moving here almost a decade ago. Quite possibly some of the best food I've ever had anywhere. Even chicken--yes, plain, bland, old chicken--was eye-poppingly awesome. All fish dishes really spectacular. Bisque is spicy and although I have difficulty (as a throat cancer survivor,) with spicy foods, I found a way to get this down. Mmmmmm! Go there! Eat it! Partake in the culinary heaven that is Janie Brown's! (Seriously slow service though...Seriously.) read more