We had a great time at Crawfish Kai! The food was delicious, and everything was cooked perfectly, not overdone at all. Our waitress was pleasant, and the entire staff worked together to make sure everyone was taken care of. There's plenty of seating inside, and parking is easy, especially if you're familiar with the area. The restaurant is clean and located in a nice area. The menu offers something for everyone, including seafood, Creole, and Cajun dishes. Pros: Great food, cooked just right Clean restaurant Friendly, helpful servers Extensive menu Nice location Plenty of parking Decent prices Cons: No oysters and a few other unavailable items, but that's okay. Overall, I would definitely come again! read more

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I wasn't sure why there weren't any recent reviews but saw an overall 4.3 so decided to give it a try. While the service was good the food was not. Tasted like everything came out jars and tins for the étouffée. I Cajun/creole flavors just very salty tomatoes no fresh bell peppers. I know you can't get live crawfish this time of year but what was used had been frozen for a long time and was chewy. Inedible dish. The "catfish" nuggets were chewy and tasted like swai (not catfish). No seasoning in the batter. Save yourself some money and time and look elsewhere for Cajun food. read more

Early crawfish season visit on a beautiful Saturday in February with family. It was a beautiful day in downtown Montgomery Texas so we decided on an afternoon visit to sit outdoors under umbrella for some crawfish. They were pretty busy so we did have a short wait for food, but not unbearably long. My daughter and son in law got 2 lbs crawfish with potatoes and Kai sauce as did my husband and I. Theirs came out pretty quickly but we had a bit longer wait. A chicken strips kids meal was also ordered for my grandson. The fries were plentiful and he seemed to enjoy. I had a glass of wine and my SIL had a frozen hurricane with waters all around and a Dr Pepper. Unfortunately, they were out of lemonade and no other juice options available for my grandson so he had to go with water. We didn't order any extra sauces for the crawfish to be tossed into as we wanted to try them as they were intended. My daughter and son-in-law's order seem to be more medium and smalls while ours was strictly smalls pill was easy. Taste was good. My daughter also ordered a half pound of boiled shrimp. They were very tasty and buttery easy peel and decent size the potatoes were tasty without being overly seasoned. The Thai sauce is a good addition to add a little more flavor. We are looking forward to coming back when the season gets a little more stable and trying different Crawfish varieties this is a great outdoor spot in our little town. read more

Krawfish Kai - Two lbs boiled crawfish with two potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

$100 for 6 lbs of crawfish and the crawfish weren't even purged! Literally tales were caked with dirt and grass! Taking away from the true weight of crawfish, I'm sure! Wont be returning for more dirt! read more

One hour wait. Flys buzzing me. Hot sticky table. Could smell the trash bin behind fence. Crawfish were ok read more

Krawfish Kai - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and it was not very busy. We sat outside but switched tables because of a string chemical smell coming from the left side of the building. I ordered a shrimp poboy with a cup of gumbo and a sweet tea. The sweet tea was very good. The food however was very mid and bland to be considered Cajun. The fries were overly salty, the gumbo needed lots of hot sauce which it turn also made it salty and the shrimp didn't taste like anything. My friend got crawfish and ate probably one bite. The service was very slow, and our waitress while nice was very forgetful and did not check in often. They didn't even have napkins. The wait for the food was unusually long especially considering what we got. Prices were fair. Parking is limited so you will likely have to park in a parking lot near the other side of the street. We visited based on the Yelp reviews. Considering this is a small town this may actually be a considered a good Cajun place to the surrounding area, but I would not recommend or return read more

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Hands down the best crawfish spot; my husband and I absolutely love this spot and it our go to! We've been to a few different crawfish spots in Montgomery/Conroe and this one is at the top of our list - seasoned well and super fresh! read more

Krawfish Kai - 3 Lb Garlic Butter Crawfish w/ Ravioli and Potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

First time visiting this establishment, hubby predetermined crawfish and added a potato and sausage he said everything with his was great. I ordered the Black and Gold Poboy. It was just ok. The sandwich would of been so much better if the bread was toasted. It was impossible to pick up. The first one came out without the shrimp so I had to send it back. I will have to come back and try something else. I wasn't a big fan of my poboy. read more

Krawfish Kai - Krawfish with a potato and sausage. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

This is a little slice of New Orleans. Went for the crawfish, and it was worth the 30 minute drive. Bugs were good size and spiced just right. Our server was attentive and checked on us several times. We sat on patio on a nice afternoon and enjoyed the atmosphere. Nice place I would recommend this place highly. read more

Krawfish Kai - 5 pounds of bugs. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Fantastic wait staff, Crawfish was great. Kira was very fun, definitely deserves a raise.. or two read more

Krawfish Kai - Led Logo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Stopped by for our first time with many recommendations and we were not disappointed. The service was totally amazing. Crawfish came out very quick. They were easy to peel. The seasoning was spot on a little dirty and eight out of 10 on the crawfish, but it was amazing. I would recommend anybody trying out this place. We were very satisfied and will go back to try other things when crawfish season is over. read more

Krawfish Kai - The shrimp were so amazing so easy to peel and the crawfish. Definitely an eight out of 10 definitely going back. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

I had been to to this restaurant twice before and was really looking forward to dinner with family. This was the worst dining experience ever! Server could not get orders correct and would have to be asked over and over for something. Five of us and my food came out very fast, two more orders 15 min later and the final two 30 minutes after that! The final two were redfish and were cold in the middle. Numerous apologies from the server but then she would forget to bring stuff she offered to bring, like iced tea refills. At one point she told us the problem was that management had hired teenagers in the kitchen. The entire time, a manager never came to talk to us or ask what was going on. The table behind us had problems with the same server, who gave them an inaccurate bill and then spent 20 minutes correcting it. Overall a horrible experience that felt like the kids had been left in charge. read more

Can we say AH-MAZEBALLS?!? So so fresh, tasty and perfect spice! The service was quick, very nice staff. There is more seating outside than in, have beer and wine. This will be a favorite spot for sure! read more

Krawfish Kai - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Happened to find out about this place from FB. Love the name - that alone made me want to try it. lol We went on Valentine's and they sold out of crawfish around 6:30ish. We were one of the last few to be able to order. As mentioned in a previous post, the staff was attentive and friendly. They answered any question that we had with a smile. We sat outside and it was a cold night. The indoor seating has a bar and two tables, which were all occupied. Not a big deal, there were plenty of tables outside. There is a vinyl covering the deck and heaters to protect you from the wind; best of both worlds. The crawfish was tasty and the pineapple was a savory treat. Definitely going back! read more

Krawfish Kai - 2 orders of 3lbs with a side of fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Definitely one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. The waitress was nice and attentive. Their overflowing garbage at the front of the place stunk to high heaven. Luckily, someone came and emptied it. I ordered the half crawfish etouffee and half fried crawfish. What I got was this stewlike substance and the tiniest fried crawfish I have ever seen. I have no idea where you get crawfish like this, but I am betting it is China. Whoever owns this place has no idea what etouffee is. I have been eating and making it for decades and I have never seen or tasted anything like this disgusting meal. The place is packed most times I pass it. I told my wife it would be bad, but it was even worse than I imagined. If you appreciate New Orleans style cooking, stay as far from this place as possible. read more

Ok new fave. Lived in Lafayette and new Orleans and love authentic Cajun. This is the spot. Friendly staff great service reasonable prices.

The food here is so good. As far as fries goes, they have the best fries I've ever had. I probably would only do take out. It's kind of a dive and smells really fishy. A little disappointed in the crawfish. I ordered spicy garlic but all I could taste was cinnamon. I know people are adding cinnamon to their boils to add a level of complexity but please stop. That's one spice that doesn't belong in crawfish! read more

This place! Our Place! Been all over the Gulf ( Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi).....Krawfish Kai don't miss one single thing. Love this place! read more

Krawfish Kai - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

The food was really good. Po Boy I had was great and the fries had a nice Cajun accent. I'll likely be going back.

Amazing food...and I'm not just saying that because I know the owner...great location for this area...when you first walk up you'll see all of the available outside seating...that's where you will go if you have a small group...the inside area is small...with just the bar area and a couple of tables...but it's nice...with 4 big screen TV's mounted to watch...now let's talk about the food...delicious...I started off with the alligator bites...very good flavor...and fried just right...then I finished with the seafood platter...that delivered a soft shell crawfish...it was my first time eating one of those...and it was quite tasty...now I'm not a big time drinker...but the frozen daiquiris were amazing...the good stuff...not wine base...I also overheard a couple of customers raving about the gumbo and crawfish...so when you come here...you have to have it...this was the Grand opening...so more great things will be added to the menu...so if you're out in the Montgomery area...you must come out and check this spot out...I guarantee you and your family and friends will love it read more

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Newish place in the heart of Montgomery. They've done a nice job of creating a real seafood shack feel. There's only a couple of indoor tables, all the people and the action and the fun is on the deck, both front and sides. I went by just to check it out and only had time for their gumbo - it's excellent. Great roux, very fresh and dark and complex. Good start! read more

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While they are so much more than crawfish...the name really stops there. Their gumbo is decent with a hearty dark roux. I enjoyed the steamed crab legs and a couple of pasta dishes. The po-boys are outstanding however messy because the bread was a bit too toasted. Parking is non existent read more

We love Krawfish Kai. The food and service is by far Top Notch. We love that the owners are always there making sure the ambiance is great and that your experience is memorable. Great lil spot in Downtown Montgomery, TX for sure. read more

Excellent. Outdoor seating was wonderful, plenty of room and service great. The food is delicious....smothered catfish and fried catfish. Both so very good, served hot and quickly. Our table was surrounded by tables with large stainless bowls filled with crayfish, looked and smelled great. Beer was cold, all good. This is a much needed downtown Montgomery restaurant. Keep up the good work. read more

Good food across the board - bar-b-que shrimp and the fries were especially good. Good service, but seemed a little under staffed.

Ok!! We are picky with crawfish, especially my husband and this place was amazing!! Atmosphere was great, kid friendly. The staff is so sweet and the owner comes to make sure everything is good. Our waitress, Megan, was on ball with everything we didn't know we needed even 7 months pregnant! Keep it up guys and you will do awesome! Be back soon! read more

Krawfish Kai - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

The only reason I didn't give Krawfish Kai 4 stars is because they were out of several items on their menu by the time I got there to order. So I did not get to try a few things I was hoping to try. That said, the food I got was all outstanding!! I had some fried shrimp, some crawfish etouffee, some gumbo, and the redfish entree. All were excellent and I and my family will definitely be going back!! I did takeout, but they have a pretty large patio area as well as a several indoor tables for dining, and the atmosphere is very family friendly. My only suggestion is go and go early so you hopefully get there before they run out of some items on their menu. In their defense, I went a little late on a Friday evening (toward the end of the 6:00PM dinner hour rush), and they were crowded and the staff was very busy. Definitely worth the effort if you like seafood and Cajun, Creole cuisine. read more

This place has amazing crawfish & crab. I also loved the customer service. The owner & wait staff are so attentive & kind. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Krawfish Kai - The Cajun Trio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Amazing food and service. Have a weekend getaway / Airbnb spot in Dobbin and will be here every weekend we come out You guys will be a hit!!! read more

The crawfish are out of this world!!! Best I've had in the area, hands down. Excellent service and the patio is dog friendly!!

What an amazing place! The food was like nothing I have had before in Texas, very authentic and the flavors were spot on! Definitely try the Death by Crawfish and the BBQ Shrimp. We will definitely be back! read more

Got takeout. One thing my hubby noticed is all the kitchen staff are young things. The food was tasty, but both our boils were DRY. Not in a bag, not oiled, dry seasoned. Never had it that way and it made for the worst boil I've ever had. Not because of flavor, but dryness. Couldn't finish my dried out potatoes. The crawfish puppies were the best item. The fries need to be cooked a little longer. Just don't go for the boil. read more

Food was awesome. Gumbo off the chain. Everything came out hot and well prepared. Crawfish Hush Puppies tasty and different. Soft Shell Crawfish was something new and delicious. Cuts out the work and mess. Black and Gold Po Boy a must. Get some! You won't be disappointed or hungry. read more

We passed by on our way home from Dallas via a detour. So glad we did! We had gone home to Magnolia and came back a couple hours later and to our delight found that we had been missing this gem all along. Krawfisb Kai's is the place to go if you're looking for that good La. taste and these days that's hard to find. Try them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

On a trip from Colorado, we stopped in and had an amazing dinner. Service was ok our server was young but tried. We will definitely stop in again when we move. read more

Great service and well seasoned food!! Love the outdoor seating option. Will definitely be a repeat customer!

Food was fantastic. We had the alligator poboy and étouffée and both were fantastic . Will definitely go back. If you haven't been, you should go. read more

Perfect spot to hang out and enjoy some crawfish and other creole food. The crawfish are still a tad small but it's still early in the season. I will say the way the crawfish were cooked was to perfection. I really like that they have kids meals too because a lot of crawfish places do not. Wonderful beer on tap and drinks. Our waitress was Shelby and she was wonderful and always there when we needed her. Great food, great service, great staff. Will definitely be going back. read more

The Death by Crawfish special was fantastic and leaved us wanting more. I'm real finicky on my boiled crawfish so I don't think it would be fair for me to comment until I tried them again. read more

I love the fries and the outdoor seating is ideal. I have tried several things on the menu and never disappointed. Great little place to stop after a ride. read more