I don't typically write reviews for restaurants, certainly not in the Carbondale area, but I made…read morean exception here. MEO MYO is one of few restaurants in this town that provides a menu devoid of the usual fried fast food or burgers you will run into in most establishments in the area, and I was presently surprised as to how good the food was. I had the gumbo, and as one previous commenter mentioned, it's not NOLA but it's still the best gumbo I've had in the state of Illinois (outside of Chicago). Wasn't raised on the stuff but I went to undergrad in Mississippi so I like to think I can at least tell the difference between good and bad gumbo. Cornbread was also pretty good. Definitely give it a shot, I'll be back to try the etouffee and the shrimp and grits at some point in the near future. Attached is the menu-- Couldn't find it on here or anywhere online. Hope it helps

I had high hopes for this place but the food was not very good at all. the "jerk" chicken was…read moreliterally a chicken breast filet with seasoning thrown on top, it was spicy but no flavor. I've had authentic jerk chicken and that was nowhere near it. the sides were ok but they were cold. the gumbo was not authentic (my family is from NOLA) and lacked flavor. would not recommend.

wanted to try shrimp creole pasta but heard its very spicy so went for the shrimp étouffée pasta…read moreinstead. good price and approximate portion size. taste very good. creamy and peppery. could use more shrimp. very friendly people and good seating options in and outside.

Came in with a large group and 4 kiddos. The fenced in area outside was great for letting our kids…read morerun around a bit while still being contained. My etouffee was very flavorful. I got the chicken and sausage one. It was a little spicy but that's to be expected. I was a little disappointed that almost all the appetizers were deep fried. I really feel they should add more variety to that menu. Especially considering Cajun and creole dishes are usually grilled or blackened not fried. I'd come back for the Etouffee.

Stumbled across this place from Yelp. Only three reviews but all good and recent so gave it a try…read more Unassuming from the outside, clean and spacious on the inside. Friendly, prompt service. We ordered the sausage cheese dip at the suggestion of another reviewer and it's a great choice! Large portion sbd the chips are seasoned just right. I had the grilled cheese brisket. Again, large portion full of gooey cheese goodness. Husband had the chicken Rockefeller. It didn't look like much when served but husband said the flavors were great. Left stuffed and glad we ventured a bit off course for this place.

We had a delicious meal here at the Bayou Cajun Smokehouse. My husband had the Jambalaya and said…read moreit was good and I had the Shrimp Po' Boy and it was delicious. Fried pickle app was a little too salty for our taste. But still delicious just couldn't eat too many of them and the Sausage Cheese dip with seasoned chips was amazing. Great prices and lot of good menu options. I watched as everyone's food came out and it all looked so good. Waitresses were extremely nice and attentive. Restaurant was very clean. We will be back and definitely suggest this place for a night out.

Stopped back in and had the Cod Roll and it was GREAT!!! Got seated fairly quickly and the wait…read morestaff was very friendly. They have two different sections (three if counting the outdoor patio). We sat in the bar area this time and it was what you would expect, people mingling around a bit and socializing. Great atmosphere!!

The only drawback to our dining experience was the long wait for a table. We were told 30 minutes…read moreand we waited almost an hour to be seated. The service (Zach) was great and the food was very good. I had the best red snapper I have ever eaten. I would visit again if I was in the area.

This was our 3rd or 4th time to this establishment and unfortunately it did not meet expectations…read morelike our previous visits. There is almost always a wait but tonight we got seated pretty quick. The menu has quite a bit to choose from and unfortunately I feel like the prices have gone up and the quantity doesn't match what you are paying for. I ordered the fried shrimp. I asked for fries instead of the rice & beans. For $17.50 I'm expecting 8-10 shrimp...I got 5. They gave me the rice & beans and when they brought out the missing fries, they were stone cold. I was informed that since I didn't get the fries originally there, would be no substitution charge and that the rice & beans were on the house. My husband ordered the jambalaya entree that came with cornbread and a salad. Cornbread was a sliver but it appears he had the best meal of the night. Our friends ordered the chicken sandwich and it came with stone cold fries. The other ordered a burger that came without the cheese he requested (then was charged for asking for it) and stone cold fries. All fries were discarded and fresh ones brought out after awhile. 1 out of the 4 meals ordered was the only thing that turned out right. I kinda expected an apology or something for all the issues with our meals but nothing. The company we had was great. The dining experience was a let down.

I love Taytro's and wish I lived closer to it. Cajun options are delicious, and I always take rice…read moreand beans, jambalaya, and/or gumbo home for the family. Service is always great, too!

The service was excellent. The time to be sat and when the food arrived was also excellent. The…read moresausage in the low country boil is excellent as is the crown and potatoes. The shrimp was good, not overcooked. The serving size is generous, you won't leave hungry. They supply you with seafood tools and an apron, the plastic tool made it hard to work with the crab.

I gave it a five start but could have been a four. The food was great it was hot and had a lot of…read moreit. They also give you a few sauces to choose from. The service was a little slow after ordering but it could have been a new server she looked a little nervous.

My mom and I visited for the first time today and it was delicious! Best seafood we've had in STL!…read moreThis is our new go-to spot for sure. Restaurant was clean and service was fast and very friendly!

Great food, terrible service I got the seafood pasta which…read morewas perfectly cooked and had great flavors. No complaints about the actual meal. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. The lady at the front counter, Aliyyah, was hands-down one of the worst I've ever encountered. She didn't check on the table once after dropping off the food. We had to go to her or catch kitchen staff just to get refills. The entire time she was either on her personal phone having loud conversations instead of doing her job. Zero effort to engage with customers or even pretend to care. To top it off, when she rang up the ticket, she put "Glasses" as my name on the receipt instead of bothering to ask what my actual name was. It felt lazy and dismissive. I even talked to someone from the kitchen staff and was informed that she's does this often even though others have complained. Food was great, but the attitude and neglect from Aliyyah made the whole visit unpleasant. I won't be returning unless there's a different server. Management really needs to address this kind of behavior.

Just pulled camper into the area and tried this place out. Very open dining area. Food was…read moreexcellent and great service. Very happy with the food and choices. We tried a few appetizers and I had a main course. We did the clam strips and alligator bites. Both excellent. The garlic cheddar biscuits and Josh puppies before were great. I tried the blackened red snapper. Great !! The only complaint is very noisy and loud in here. You cannot have a conversation. They need to add so sound absorption baffles . But besides this definitely impressed with food and freshness of it all.

Thank you Ava!! In town visiting some relatives and we…read moreheard about this nice restaurant. Much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. Very clean, staff are all incredibly friendly. The food was so great! And a special thank you to Ava because I have an allergy to flour and she checked with the chefs for anything I ordered to make sure it was safe. My husband loved the fried alligator!! *Not pictured Is the grilled red snapper sandwich my cousin ordered. She said it was a 10 out of 10