Wow! The food is fantastic! I ordered 3 entree samplers (Bumblebee stew, Seafood gumbo and Crawfish…read moreetouffee) Wow wow wow! Delicious! My husband got a gator poboy and he said it was really good. We will definitely come back when we visit our family in Chattanooga next time! Two thumbs up! Ps. The spicy pepper is legit!

We were greeted as soon as we came in and she explained the menu to us. We each got the sampler. I…read moreliked the spice level on mine which was medium to mild I believe. They can add more if you wish. The walls were colorful and fun. With a few things to look at here and there. I thought it was very relaxing with some fun music. They provide tables and booths.

The Shmrimp and Grits were amazing. The Grits were smooth not clumsy. Best part was adding lemon…read more to the shrimp was ingenious which added more flavor to the Grits. The orka was spot on. If I am every atmround here again I will be back

Crawdaddys is a place to check out in Cookeville. I got the Cajun shrimp pasta and it was decent…read more It didn't have the spice that was advertised in the menu and it had an enormous(!) amount of peas in the dish. Literally over 200. I stopped counting after 100. The sauce was good, I could really get the tang of the tomato base. The shrimp were juicy as well My mom and sister got the steak cooked well. They said it was cooked perfect and the okra were crispy. The sweet tea was definitely sweet and tea might have needed to boil for a bit longer. We ended up having to wait for the ice to melt down to be able to drink it with all the sugar. I'd like to go back to check out more menu options. Also, the service was great. Probably some of the best service I've experienced in a restaurant

Our family had the most amazing experience at Blue Orleans! From the incredible food to the…read moreoutstanding hospitality, this place truly exceeded our expectations. We ordered the sample platter, which lets you choose five different dishes. We tried the shrimp gumbo, étouffée, and red beans and rice--and somehow, the chef surprised us by bringing out six dishes instead of five! Talk about going above and beyond! Several members of our family normally aren't fans of New Orleans-style food, so we honestly weren't sure what everyone would think. Well... every single person loved it! The food was so good that the bowls were literally licked clean. Everything was packed with flavor, perfectly prepared, and clearly made with a lot of love. Then came the surprise dessert: fried blueberry bread pudding bites with a bourbon caramel glaze. WOW! The plate didn't stand a chance--we cleaned that one too! And whatever you do, DO NOT leave without trying the beignets! They were absolutely amazing and the perfect way to finish the meal. What really made the experience special, though, was the hospitality. The chef and staff made our family feel so welcome, and the generosity and care they showed us made this more than just a great meal--it was an experience we won't forget. If you are visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee, put Blue Orleans at the top of your list. You will not regret it! If we lived in Chattanooga, our family would absolutely be here once a week! Amazing food. Amazing people. Amazing experience. 10/10!

The food is always flavorful, delicious, and hot when it comes to your table. The food arrives to…read morethe table quicker than most restaurants of similar size. The appetizers and entree flavors definitely screams N'awlens! The staff is always very friendly, very informative, and accommodating to request. The ambience has a mid-scale/upscale flavor when it comes to their ambiance inside and with the decorations. We got invited back to one of the owners birthday party so we decided to come through. It's been great!! If you come to Chattanooga then this is a must stop location for great food that won't hurt your wallet and the portions are just right.

Try. The. Gator. Nuggets. So freaking good! My favorite is the gator queso and if you're a drinker…read morethat wants to get knocked flat then try the hurricane. That is one strong drink! The place is full of different sports on the screens so if you're wanting a sports day then go here. The staff are so friendly and never mess up (even when you've had one too many drinks) we always come here first to pregame!

The food is a hit and miss this time. I visited again during their happy hour time and realized…read morethis time while checking the receipt they don't truly discount the 25% off their apps for happy hour. It might be maybe 20%-23% but not 25%. They should just say on their menu they round down but it's not the case, I'd check your receipts the next time you go just Incase based off the principal. Small percent but honestly feels mischievous.

Fantastic crawfish and stuffed mushrooms!! We loved the atmosphere and the genuine Cajun food. The…read morehospitality was fabulous and we hope to return soon!

After reading other reviews I feel bad about offering a mediocre review…read more I've dined here several times and although the food is good, it isn't memorable or worth $25 per dish. The portions continue to get smaller and food temperatures too. Like the orders sat waiting to be served and got cold on the meantime. Although our server was kind and got our order right, she was in no hurry and not very friendly. I don't know if she was not allowed to serve butter with bread or not, but we didn't get any (after my husband had to ask for bread,) but I suspect that if butter had been included it would have been rock hard. I'm well aware of rising operational costs and how trickle-down works, and I'm no stranger to restaurant and kitchen work, but details matter. It's the little things that matter.

I lived in Spanish Fort on the Eastern Shore of the Mobile Bay for 12 years. Needless to say,…read morethere were lots of very good seafood restaurants. I had to travel to Albertville for business and spend the night. I decided to try Papa Dubi's for dinner due to the glowing reviews. It was very busy even for 5:40 pm but I was seated promptly. I ordered a cup of seafood gumbo and it tasted like something right out of a can. A very light colored, thick roux that was more like a gravy. The only seafood I could find and taste in it were the very small shrimp. I then ordered grilled Grouper with the shrimp and crab imperial sauce on Cajun rice. There is NO way the fish I ate was Grouper!!!! it was most likely the cheap, imported white fish Swai, or as we called it on the coast, trash fish. The "sauce" once again was more like a thick gravy with just small shrimp with no taste. Needless to say, I was underwhelmed.

We came into town to buy a car and didn't finish the paperwork until about 1:30. By the time we…read morewere done, we were absolutely starving. We pulled into Papa Dubi's around 1:45, not realizing the kitchen closes at 2:00. We apologized and said we'd come back another time because we didn't want to be "those people", but the staff insisted it was no problem at all. That alone made a great first impression. We ordered quickly and went with the Cajun Sampler--Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, and Crawfish Sauce over Rice. We also added hushpuppies and boudin. Every single thing was spot‑on delicious. Each sampler dish had the perfect balance of rice to main ingredients, and the flavors were rich, authentic, and comforting. The boudin was the real deal, and the hushpuppies were just as good. Brandon was our server, and he couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating, especially considering how close it was to closing time. For being this far from Louisiana, Papa Dubi's is absolutely doing it right. We'll definitely be back.

Flatlands is one of those places we've been back to multiple times. The catfish nuggets are a MUST…read morefor me every time! The sauce on them is so good and honestly one of the main reasons I keep ordering them. We also had the oysters this time and really enjoyed those as well. I ordered the Catfish Pontchartrain to go and it was good too. Their drinks are always great, and I love that you can get cocktails to go. Service was amazing during this visit. The atmosphere is pretty casual and works just as well for date night as it does for girls night or grabbing some good food and drinks. Definitely a spot we'll continue coming back to!

The food and ambiance were amazing and delicious. I would eat here ever day. Highly recommend !!!read more

The oysters Rockefeller is always good, BUT it's to be eaten with TABASCO hot sauce NOT Louisiana…read morehot sauce. IJS!! The service is good, but they should perhaps have a greeter, there are times when there is NO ONE at the entrance to greet guests and it's kinda off putting. But those of us who love the place know the deal!!

Unfortunately, I have to reduce my review rating. I've been back many times since my initial…read morerating, and although the food is still delicious, the #1 item I always come for, the chicken wings, are now removed from the menu. Plus, each and every time I've come, their service has been awful. I mean... slow service, wrong order brought to the table, cold food, etc. Super frustrating! If only they could get their service right, honestly, this could be my favorite restaurant in the boro!

Best restaurant in Chattanooga…read more Long post alert! If you don't want to read it all, here's what you need to know: * Spectacular authentic New Orleanian cuisine * Deliciously inventive cocktails * Top notch service with genuine, kind people My family and I went to Neutral Ground today for brunch. We have been extremely cautious about going to restaurants since the pandemic hit, and this was probably only the 6th time we've sat down in a restaurant since this all started. We called on our way to see if we needed reservations to sit outside (still haven't sat inside since last May). They said no, and when we pulled up, we saw that they had already set up the table for us, complete with a small fire pit to keep us warm. They are very careful about COVID. Everyone is required to wear a mask, temp checks at the door, and they take your first name and number for contact tracing, all of which was very appreciated. The ambiance is very trendy, kind of like a modern take on a high end 60s bar. Excellent drink menu as well, and they are happy to make anything for you. Ok, the food. We ordered the standard breakfast for our three kids, which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns, smoky bacon and creamy grits. The staff went ahead and split up the meal evenly on three small plates, and it was more than enough for them. My kids are fairly picky eaters, and they are every bite! If you have small kids, you know how rare that is! Speaking of kids, the restaurant is very kid friendly. My wife got the breakfast sandwich, which had spicy sausage and eggs on an English muffin served with plantain and sweet potato chips. It was amazing! The sausage tasted slightly like chorizo, but with a flavor all its own. I ordered the catfish and grits (pictured), and it was perfect. The catfish tenders were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The grits were fluffy and creamy with a melt in your mouth sauce on top. All garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to give it an extra depth of flavor and spice. SO GOOD. We got some apple cider donuts and strawberry hand pies for dessert and both were truly great. The donuts were soft and sweet, while the pies were flaky and light. What the chef is doing at Neutral Ground is extremely unique in Chattanooga: his food is authentic to New Orleans, yet he makes it his own. This is the third time I've eaten here, and the first time we have all sat down in the restaurant. We love many of the restaurants in town, but in my opinion this one can't be beat for its combination of service, ambiance and food.

Two friends and I saw the menu, came in a few days later, and ended up ordering every single item…read moreoff the menu except for one dish (which I'll have to come back for). It was all so delicious and AUTHENTIC. The Gulf Shrimp Salad was the appetizer I was least excited about but ended up enjoying the most! Super fresh and light. The Bahn-Mi was authentic and the NOLA Hot Sausage felt classic and tasty (if you haven't had a Po-Boy before this is a GREAT introduction), but the Crispy Oyster Mushroom really took home the award for our favorite Po-Boy, another pleasant surprise! The broth on the Brisket Meatball Yakamein was otherworldly, but the real show stoppers of the night were the West African Red-Red and the Shrimp & Grits. All in all, you can't go wrong here. The wait staff is with Proof Bar and Incubator and they were incredibly welcoming, fun, and made an effort to help move us to a bigger table because of all the food we ordered. 10/10 will be back. For reference, we went on a Wednesday at 6pm and were able to get seated upstairs (rain prevented sitting on the welcoming patio outside) and they already had reservations lined up which is always a good sign. As someone who lived on MLK for a few years, I can't say how excited I am to have an option like this so close by and with more than convenient hours, especially for later eating!

While visiting Knoxville, TN, my friends were craving a seafood boil, so we ended up at Storming…read moreCrab--and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, and I believe there's also a bar area. We were seated right away, which was a great start. Their menu has a little bit of everything, from appetizers and gumbo to customizable seafood boils with different seasoning and spice options. Before our meal, they brought out their cheesy crab bread, and unfortunately I didn't snap a picture because we all devoured it within minutes. It was that good! I ordered a half pound of crawfish, a half pound of snow crab legs, and a lobster tail with the Cajun seasoning, "Make It Hot." Everything was delicious! The snow crab legs were packed with flavor, and I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the lobster tail--it was incredibly meaty, buttery, and cooked perfectly. The boil also came with sausage, corn, and potatoes, making it a hearty meal. I also have to give a shoutout to our server, Amanda. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. She checked on us often, cleared the table as we finished, and gave great recommendations when we had questions about the menu. If I ever find myself back in Tennessee, I'd definitely come back to Storming Crab!

I was impressed with their food. I ordered it through uber…read moreeats and I got it nice and hot (I also live down the street from it) But I was surprised by how much the food they gave. I ordered 1lb of snow crab legs and added 1/2 lb of shrimps. It definitely felt like it had more crabs. Flavor was good too I got Cajun medium Felt like it could have been a bit more spicy but oh well.