Great food at a great price. Highly recommend. Service was…read moregreat even with a server on his third day. Water pressure was low in the bathroom while washing hands.

Yesterday was the first visit here for my family and me and I think likely our last. I will firstly…read moresay that some of my party had very high expectations because they love New Orleans so much. For them it definitely did not compare and was just okay. I will say it is a tough comparison. It is a large restaurant with plenty of tables/booths and does have some decor to give you seafood and Cajun vibes while also feeling like a chain restaurant. Staff was friendly enough with no huge complaints, getting a water did take awhile when my wife asked for one. They do have a large menu and especially a large amount of options for seafood eaters. I had fried catfish which was solid overall while my wife had a chicken po' boy. She was disappointed and would prefer getting a po' boy elsewhere. Overall if you wanted some Cajun seafood or a seafood boil this could be the spot for you. If you are looking for this style specifically it may be your best option if you didn't want to go closer to NOLA. If you want seafood in general I think you can do better. I have had much worse food and experiences but don't see a reason to return again.

I feel like this is a spot you always know you'll have a good meal and great for either breakfast…read moreor lunch. Lots of options and great if people in your party want mix of breakfast and lunch type offerings. They have yummy sides including potatoes or my fave the grits and add cheese. Red beans and rice may be an option as well. For your bread option you can also choose cornbread. Obviously not a lot of Cajun/New Orleans type food in Maine so this is always a nice chsnge. The jambalaya and gumbo are great. There are crawfish options as well. I dont think they have po boys, beignets or oysters though. Blackboard specials are usually great as well. I almost always get one. Usually there's an egg type dish, sweet pancake type option snd sandwich/burger option. No Crystal hot sauce but lots of yummy Maine hot sauces, which are great on the cornbread. Street parking is all around and there is a pay lot behind the restaurant. Big Sky Bread is across the street. We like to walk over after to pick up a yummy treat or breakfast goodies for the next day.

New Orleans-style food in Portland?! You bet. The Bayou Kitchen is a slice of the South, right here…read morein Maine. I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a handful of visits, I can confidently say I'm a fan. This no-frills, diner-style restaurant fills my soul -- and my belly -- in all the best ways. The portions are huge (we actually had to take some home once, and we're not usually those people), the Bloody Marys are strong, and the coffee seems to be endless. The service is always great too, in a way that genuinely reminds me of the South -- and I mean that as a compliment. I've had their (humongous) omelets, homemade cornbread (so good), andouille sausage, grits, jambalaya... basically half the menu by now. The portions, as mentioned, are generous, but I think the prices reflect that (most dishes range from $16-$20 before any add-ons; ie replacing sides). The flavors are usually on point, and everything is pretty delicious, though I've had a few semi-misses -- the grits and jambalaya were a little bland on one occasion. Nothing a little hot sauce couldn't fix, and thankfully, they've got plenty of that! As others have mentioned, they don't take reservations and it can get packed on weekends, but it's worth the wait. From the moment you walk in, you're transported to a place like no other in Maine -- and that, plus the food, will keep us coming back.

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

North of NOLA is a pop-up at my favorite breakfast place in Hampton, the Ginger & Clove Cafe. The…read morefood is absolutely incredible; best jambalaya I've ever had. For dessert, my better half and I shared their bananas foster bread pudding, which was out of this world scrumptious. I wanted to lick the bowl! North of NOLA will be at this spot until Labor Day. It's definitely worth visiting (more than once)! I can't wait to go back for more! (Forgot to take pictures of our main course! But did get a picture of dessert!)

Ventured 50 miles east to North of NOLA in Hampton hoping to finally find some top quality,…read moreauthentic Cajun Food. The verdict: 100% success. The food was amazing!!! I lived 7 1/2 years in Louisiana and even worked for 2 1/2 years at the legendary Ralph & Kacoo's, so I have been searching for years for Cajun food as good as I enjoyed back then. I have eaten at every so called Cajun Restaurant in NH, ME, MA, and RI. North of NOLA and Big Mamou in Springfield MA are the only two that could be served in Louisiana . I started if with an Abita Purple Haze (beer). I was worried it might be a little stale, but it was fresh and tasty. My wife had a hard Southern Peach Tea. It was delicious as well. On to the food: We started with a bowl of seafood gumbo. It was very thick, not watery, and had lots of shrimp, crab, crawfish, and okra. 10 of 10 and the hit of the night. I will return just for the gumbo. My wife got the Zydeco Pasta for her meal. Not too spicy and full of flavor. Maybe a tad to much andouille, but 7 of 10. I got the Crawfish Etouffe. A little mild for my taste but delicious. 8 of 10. We also got a Blackened Fish Bites appetizer with our meals. I wish it was catfish, but they used Haddock. It was perfectly spiced and delicious. 8 of 10. Would be 10 of 10 if they used wild caught catfish. For dessert we got Beignets and coffee. The beignets were dreamy. 9 of 10. All in all it was an amazing experience and we will make the drive again soon.

Decent food and nice atmosphere. They need better signage saw the by complete accident. Will be…read moreback and definitely take food picks next time. Only grabbed a couple apps and drinks but everything was good.

We stopped in here for a quick early dinner on our way back north from visiting family in NJ/NY and…read moreare so glad we did. This is obviously a sports bar that probably caters more to late night cheap apps and drinks than family dining but for our family it was perfect, mainly because of the bartender Kate's personality and her partner (so sorry we forgot her name) who was DJ'ing later in the evening. We all had good typical happy hour burgers and the wife and I enjoyed a Margarita and a couple IPA drafts. The kids (ages 9 & 13) actually stayed off of their devices because of the mini-football throwing game and a ring toss game. While the food was typical American pub fare and decent bang for the buck we would basically come back just to see if Kate's behind the bar and if she is we'll stop in for a quick app & drink.

No wait...seated immediately...food came out quickly and hot...the food was served on a giant…read moreoblong tray instead of in the cooking tray...delicious

We came here for dinner last night after a long day of traveling. The host sat us with no wait. We…read morewaited probably 10 minutes before the host came back over to ask if a server had been over yet, they had not and he said she would be over shortly. We waited another 5 minutes or so still no service or acknowledgment. We decided to leave. The place was not busy enough for us to have no service. Another couple sat down after us and within 2 minutes they were already ordering. Very unhappy with this experience.

This review is for the ice cream - THAT'S the real treasure!! (The actual restaurant is an…read moreexperience to avoid, for me has never been pleasant). Would be 5 stars for the ice cream, but can't recommend the restaurant. One of the BEST ice cream spots!!! Great view, great seating, corn hole, decent portions, excellent flavours, plenty of parking... It's so ideal!!

On the long drive home from Bangor, I knew I'd need to eat along the way. A Google search suggested…read morethis place as a good one to stop at without taking me far out of the way. Well, sometimes the search function works perfectly...off the interstate, parallel it south, and then right into their lot. A friendly bartender and a great selection of taps made this a win. I went with a really nice baked cod sandwich and fries. A couple of tastes of some light beers and an Oktoberfest hit the spot. And an ice cream stand outside worked for a nice finish. Definitely a nice vibe with lots of seating plus the good meal added up to a nice break. I'd go back for sure.

Here with my so for dinner. His treat! Decor here is festive with colored lights and exposed brick…read more Signage is visible from road, good amount of parking. Read the reviews for the "Dirt Bird" and on first approach the chicken is indeed dry however when in combination with the other ingredients that just melts away to a delicious sandwich. Highly recommend. Service is great!! Personal register is the owner!! He saw me taking pictures of the menu and grabbed me a paper one for taking with. So nice. I really enjoy it when owners are boots in the ground helping get their food out.

The restaurant was very dirty today, every table had crumbs on it. We ordered the debris, chicken…read morebacon salad, some Cajun fries, a Modelo and Iced tea. The debris and the chicken were unbelievably dry. The fries were delicious as usual. Our bill was 51.00.

I like Bayou Kitchen, however I love Bayou Kitchen 2! Pros…read moreabout this location - Seating and Parking. It's not a "huge" however, I feel like there is always room for people, even though it seems busy. Kind of like the tardis (Doctor Who reference LOL). There's always plenty of parking, even though it's shared with the business next door Cherished Possessions. I have been to this location a couple of times. The first time the service seemed to be faster, however, I think there may have been fewer people there during that visit. Each time the service was really nice, just the second time, we waited for 40-50 minutes for our food. The food we had was delicious!! Fresh, hot and delicious!! I have been looking for a yummy local place in this area for breakfast and we found it! They cook their eggs perfectly, the beans and rice are perfect. The Beignets...WOW - YUM!!! My favorite dish here is hash and eggs and my second favorite is the meat homie. YUMMY savory food. I can't wait to come back to try other breakfast foods.

Wow what a disappointing experience. One server who tried…read morebut couldn't pull it off . Not crowded over 1 hr for the food one omelette was not edible. Bathroom not clean neither was silverware Only one cook. Not sure what has happened here. Will not go back.

Such a welcoming and kind staff! The seafood is always cooked perfectly, and I absolutely love the…read moreseasoning, it's so flavorful. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Lowell! I always leave happy and looking forward to coming back.

parking is street…read more dining area is a good size with more than a dozen tables and plenty of space for more. service was great from the beginning to the end. we ordered two combos; snow crab with shrimp and snow crab with green mussels. both came out in a good amount of time. both steaming fresh. the seafood were all fresh. the crab and mussel were cooked to perfection while the shrimp was a little overcooked. i wonder if they can separate the shrimp out coz the cooking times differ. their sauce is on the very salty side but delicious with the generous butter. will return to this holly crab as it is better than other holly crabs i have tried.