My husband and I had the opportunity to dine in, and everything was amazing. We ordered the whiting fish basket, shrimp basket, and beignets. The shrimp and whiting were crispy, perfectly fried, and seasoned to perfection! The food was hot--smoking through every bite--and so good that we went back and ordered the alligator bites, mac n' cheese, and jambalaya. All of them were delicious as well. The service was great, and the staff was friendly and attentive. My only small complaint is that the chairs are a bit high, which was uncomfortable for my short legs, and my husband mentioned the seats were a little firm. There was outdoor seating available, but it was raining during our visit. As for the "Grab and Go" description--it's accurate for the space and business model, and we had no issue with it. Overall, we truly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return! read more

Order to go since I really wanted to try the Beignets! Hubby got an order of Gator bites. Ordering was super quick and was ready when I got there. Oh boy as soon as I put the powder sugar on Beignets and dip the sauce that came with it. I was reminded of the time I was in New Orleans back in 2023! I ate all of them lmao, I mean I am on vacation so calories don't count. Hubby love the Gator bites, came with a tangy style sauce. I did try a bite and the blend of spices compliment the mild flavor of gator very well. I wish I had a second stomach to try other things but I was still full from lunch..... I'm was very surprised to even find this hidden gem in Virginia. Keep in mind sitting is very limit, only two small tables inside and one outside. Mainly a to go place, I would say. But that doesn't mean no flavor! Check them out guys! read more

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Friendly and fast service, I was in and out within 10 minutes of entering. It looked like they were changing light bulbs, but it was very clean inside. The seafood gumbo was alright. I expected more heat but it I needed to add the two packets of hot sauce that were provided and to get some heat. There was also enough food to last me two meals. read more

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I stopped by on my lunch break. The smell of Cajun seafood filled the air. It's a small place. The customer service was good. The prices were also pretty good. I got a catfish Po Boy with lettuce and tomato but I had the option to get it without. The food came out hot and ready! The catfish was so large it hung out the container. It came with a simple sauce on the side. This had to be the most seasoned fish and fries I've had in this area. The catfish was perfectly clean and moist. The bread is unbelievably soft. Amazing! I will definitely be coming back again and bringing a friend to share. read more

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Keland's in New Town cooks up delicious Cajun food to go. The service is friendly, knowledgeable, and cheerful. The restaurant is more of a to-go place. It's great if you are craving some Cajun Creole cooking! We like their gumbo and their jambalaya. Very tasty!! Parking is free and plentiful in the New Town shopping area. read more

Keland's - Half of the gumbo portion - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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10/10 food Mac and cheese was DELICIOUS!! I got the gator poboy very good and filling. I've had gator a couple times and this one wasn't too chewy so I loved it service was amazing !! Keland's daughter was in the front taking orders and she's so sweet and answered all questions and gave recommendations too! read more

Keland's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Service is good, the seating in shop has 3 tables, and the food is cooked fresh. I had the shrimp poorboy and it was above average. The shrimp were breaded and fried put on a hoogie type bun with a bed of lettuce and tomato. The sauce is in a separate small cup. The bun would have benefited from being toasted. The fries were cooked well and seasoned. Overall, for the price it was good. In a pinch I would eat there again. read more

I was visiting from Southern California and find this Black owned business. We ordered the Tackle Box, Alligator Po Boy, and Seafood Combo. The food was flavorful, well seasoned, and portions were satisfying. The owner engaged us in some nice conversation. It's a small place, but outdoor seating is available if you have a midsized group...I would definitely recommend paying Kelands a visit for some good Louisiana food! read more

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Had the boudin balls. They were very well seasoned. A southern flavor for sure. Not sure about the other dishes.

Great food, loved all of it. They even gave my wife a tiny bottle of champagne for her birthday. The service was absolutely top notch. Like the waitstaff would fit in at Victoria and Albert's. read more

Went here Sunday and got the seafood platter. The catfish was the best I've had in a long time!! The shrimp were over cooked and the crab balls were extremely salty! The customer service was amazing. I highly recommend getting the catfish!! read more

Great food!!! FRESH, tasty & reasonably priced seafood When we see in this area again we will definitely be back!!! I didn't take a chance to get a picture of our platter ... we just started eating. lol read more

Keland's - Jambalaya !!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Really good spot to grab some good grub. I had seen Keland's on here and walked by a few times but never had a chance to go in and try it. It is very much a order ahead or order at counter and takeout kind of place. There are a couple tables outside and one or two tables inside but it is not a sit down spot. The food is awesome. I had the gator bites to start. They were fried well and the sauce to go with it was delicious. For my main, I could not decide between their seemingly endless options for sandwiches. I went basic and just ordered their version of a chicken sandwich. It was very good with lot of flavor. The bun too was a major plus. Overall, I am a fan of Keland's because it brings something unique to Williamsburg. This town has many restaurants but all of similar genres. If you want to branch out, look no further. read more

Food was fantastic, it was busy for an otherwise slow Tuesday, wish seating was better otherwise enjoyed immensely!

Visited Keland's while visiting some friends. Let me tell you this place did NOT DISAPPOINT! I wish I would have taken photos of our food, but we were surrounded by great vibes and the owner Sean who talked with and has such an incredible story to share. We had the chicken ceasar salad, shrimp po boy, whiting po boy and a crispy chicken sandwich. Let us PRAY for those Cajun seasoned fries and that dipping sauce??? 10/10 you must visit!!!! read more

Regular seafood place was closed google this one. Small order to go establishment (almost missed it) glad I didn't. OMG the fish was seasoned to perfection. We got crab balls which were great, will be back to try the spicy shrimp. Served by owner who was friendly and suggested his sauce it was Cajun and delicious. I'll b back. read more

I was in Williamsburg for Thanksgiving and saw this place. Great food and service. Everyone that tried it loved it.

Swing and a miss. If you are craving Louisiana style food this is not the place. I ordered three main entrees to be delivered and all of them were not Cajun. They tasted like they had a jug of Cajun sauce and dumped it on to what ever they were serving. There is nothing exciting or memorable from here. The folks giving this 4 and 5 stars must have never had Cajun food. read more

The Gumbo I had was delicious. We tried many things from the menu including the Shrimp Po Boy, alligator bites, catfish and whiting. Even the sides were very good, the fries and the mac & cheese. The Cajun flavors were just right with a lot of flavor. read more

Food and service was great! It's a good place to visit for a quick bite while in Williamsburg read more

Keland's - a chicken sandwich and fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Visiting Wburg for a couple days and after finding several positive reviews we couldn't wait to eat here. Food was heavily salted and red beans went into the garage whenwe got home. Gumbo had no shrimp. Perhaps the cook who lacked customer service was having an off day however I would not recommend. read more

Pretty good Cajun food for the area and I'm from Louisiana as we hadn't found anything good til now. Their Keland's sauce is less of a true Nola remoulade but more like cane's sauce which still goes good on a shrimp po'boy! Their catfish is pretty good as well as the whiting - can't go wrong with either! Their vegan gumbo and jambalaya is good as well - thanks for having a vegan option by the way, much appreciated! Looking forward to many more meals with them. Good service and answers any questions you may have about their menu items. *Forgot to add that they even threw in some hot sauce - score! read more

Keland's - Catfish with fries and a side of the Keland's sauce. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Delicious food ready fast! They do not have indoor seating, so it's either takeout or the tables just outside the door. Catish is always seasoned just right, with a good-sized portion! Tonight's jambalaya taste a little more like dirty rice, but still tasty. Beignets were the perfect finish! read more

Every time we travel I have to find my man some fried fish. Y'all..... This place is not one to pass by if you are visiting Williamsburg VA. We walked into this small grab-and-go and were treated like family. The smiles and gratitude for trying the restaurant were great, but Bay-bay....(in my attempt at a New Orleans accent) The food was WONDERFUL! I had the crab ball basket with fries and begged (that's another story) for a side of fried corn. My husband had the Tackle Box (catfish and whitings with fries). When I say the crab ball was just that! None of that heavy breading you would get from most places that leave you asking for the crab. Then dipped in the Keland sauce.....So good. My husband's fish was piping hot, flaky, and juicy.... We didn't have to ask for the condiments, he placed them on the table and smiled, because he knew it was that good! This place is a MUST!!!! Go NOW! read more

Keland's - The resturant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Best Cajun seafood I've had outside of Louisiana! It is mainly take out, but they do have some small tables inside and outside. The service was very quick. Everything was delicious - jambalaya, gator bites, crawfish, catfish and beignets. read more

I found this place on accident when the restaurant nearby had a long wait. The food here is BANGINN I had no idea Williamsburg would have an authentic Cajun restaurant. I definitely will be back for the alligator bites . read more

The food was really delicious and the sauce was very tasty and a great touch. The service was fine and at the end of the day, still pleasant and hospitable. Will try again next time. read more

First time at Keland's and I can assure these wonderful people I'll be back. Had the Gator Po Boy with Mac and cheese. Both left me speechless, most satisfying meal I've had in a good while. Super chill spot to eat at with some friends or somewhere to meet up for good conversation with great food options. read more

Sorely disapointed in the food that was delivered. The crab cake sandwich was dry and hard not tender and the flavor was off. The fries were very disapointing with quite a few that looked burnt. the Fried Shrimp basket had tiny shrimp and not very flavorful. I got the green beans but they looked like canned for $3.00. I am so sorry but i threw out almost the whole 2 orders. So sad and now I have a terrible taste in my mouth that won't go away. I am sorry as I love to support local small business read more

What a disappointment and we didn't even get to try the food. Called as our movie was letting out to place a to go order. The person that answered the phone was very rude. I tried placing an order but I'm not spending my hard earned money for poor customer service. If it was an employee they need training, if it was a manager or owner you really want to take a look at where profit comes from. Everyone has bad days but that should never impact your customers. As we walked by, the door was open with 1 customer so no reason to be rude to potential customers. read more

Amazing flavor and food at a great price. Hidden gem in Newtown. Crab cake sandwiches are off the hook.

We tried Keland's & as expected, there was a long wait for food for two. It's a one-man show so that wasn't a surprise. TBH, the whiting & crab balls were the star of the show & garnered MOST of this positive review. The frozen fries w/cajun seasoning were thrown out along with worst tasting green beans I'd ever had in my LIFE! I don't know WHAT was aimed for with that veggie style, but it was a thorough NO for us. The gumbo was okay - my close friend is from NOLA, so I've had a bulkier & tastier gumbo. Still - I'd DEFINITELY go back for the crab balls (the fish I can easily mimic myself)!! Good lil spot if you have the time. read more

We had heard good things about the Gumbo and Jambalaya, so we gave it a shot. We're very glad that we did! The gater bites were very good as was the crab balls and shrimp. My wife had the Cajun Alfredo pasta. She said it was equally good! read more

The food was amazing and made fresh to order. It was raining out and we decided to enjoy our meals inside. The people working were inviting and super friendly! We will definitely be coming back:) read more

I wish I had pictures but my boyfriend and I couldn't wait another second to dig in. We originally got the jambalaya and alligator po boy. I kid you not I would have this everyday and not get sick of it. After our meals we went back to get seafood gumbo and beignets. I HIGHLY recommend this place. You have extremely nice workers and amazing food for an amazing price. I'd go here over a high end sit down restaurant any day. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal yesterday. The staff were pleasant, the food was excellent and the intimate environment was welcoming. I will visit again and again! Thanks guys! read more

Keland's - the location of the restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Nothing welcoming nor warm about this place. Walking in, you feel like you're interrupting a conversation. The sandwich I ordered was suppoosedly "cajun chicken", when actually it was a fried hunk on a bun. Yes they had some sauce and offered to include hot sauce, but beyond that, very little to add. And the hunk of chicken was stringy. No thanks, nothing to impress here. read more

A few things to remember...this is a tiny place with the owner in the kitchen and a total of 4 tables, 2 of which are outside. So if you are looking for a dining "experience" with fancy ambiance and plating, not for you. But if you're like me, and it's all about the food quality and taste, you NEED to check this place out. I was a little nervous because most of the food is fried, but it's all hand breaded with a light touch and seasoned perfectly! Portions are large. We got the catfish platter ( huge piece of fish), the crab balls (4 good sized pieces with NO filler, all meat) and the beignets (OMG). The hardest part was figuring out what to order because I wanted it all! read more

Great food ! Seasoned too ! Great location! We found this spot from a lady poolside eating a fish basket!

First time in here and I love beignets. I don't know if I spelled that correctly. I needed a sweet so naturally tried the beignets. Delicious! So soft and sweet like a pillow. I definitely be back. Don't miss as is next to Peruvian and could miss. Am looking forward to trying more. Will give high marks as what I had was worth it read more