I had a rare night off and was craving some Cajun or Creole food. Sat alone at the bar and Kyle…read moremade me feel right at home. It's a very laid back, relaxing atmosphere. The other customers were all friendly and made conversation too. Lots of people grabbing a bite to eat here before heading upstairs to the Attic for live music. Now the food! Damn, that was good. I had the special, crawfish and shrimp creole. It had a lot of flavor and just the right kick from the spices. The rice was perfectly fluffy, and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. If you're here, grab dat hurricane too. I could sip on that all day, especially in the summer.

I love the location is very convenient. The food was very good. The staff was extremely friendly.read more

This is an awesome place ti dine. The New Orleans madi gra decorated restaurant is a vibe. They are…read morealways clean. Locat3d in a strip mall. They have great tasting food. The chicken is well seasoned. I had the Cajun Hor Honey. It was fire. It was spicy with just the right amount of spice. I also ate a good salad. The customer service is top tier. I met the owner today. It is a Black owned business. I complimented him on his staff. They are exceptional. There is plenty of parking out front. They have daily specials. Always a great experience.

We rolled into Gulf Shores ready for bold Cajun flavors, loose vibes, and a little bayou magic --…read moreand while not everything slapped like a Zydeco drum, we still had ourselves a real good time. Now listen... for me, the flavors didn't quite punch me in the mouth the way true Cajun food should. I wanted a little more "who made this roux and how long did they stir it?" energy. BUT -- and this matters -- everything was fresh, well-cooked, and genuinely delicious. No frozen-tasting foolishness, just good seafood done right. I just wanted the seasoning to turn the volume knob up a notch or three. The seating situation started off a little sideways, like a crawfish running from the boil, but we got it wrangled and after that the night smoothed out just fine. Let's talk sides. Baby... these sides were small for the price. And look -- St. Louis has so many great spots where you get quality and value. The county can be tricky like that: the food delivers, but the prices sometimes think they're partying on Bourbon Street during peak Mardi Gras. Now I gotta say something that stayed with me all night -- that fish tank broke my heart. Those fish looked lonely. If you're gonna have a tank, give them some friends, some sparkle, maybe toss in a bead or two -- make it FUN. Right now it's giving "sad aquarium waiting for parade season." Tonic report from the bar: whew -- that tonic was way too sweet for my taste. My gin was confused, I was confused, so I tapped out and switched to iced tea, which did me just right. One thing I truly appreciated -- the owner is very personable and stopped by our table to say hello, which always earns major points. That kind of hospitality matters and adds to the experience. And here's my loving suggestion: lean HARD into Mardi Gras season. It's a BIG deal here in the Lou, and this place is perfectly set up for it. Beads, music, specials, colors, chaos -- give us a reason to yell laissez les bons temps rouler before the appetizers even hit the table. BUT HOLD UP -- because the real star of the night was our server Brittany, and baby... she was an absolute QUEEN Warm, fun, attentive, and made the whole night feel like a party. We laughed, we relaxed, and we had a blast. Brittany is the kind of server who makes you want to come back -- and maybe order dessert even when you swore you were done. All in all, Gulf Shores brings fresh seafood, good vibes, and Cajun-adjacent comfort. Turn the seasoning up, give the fish some friends, lean into Mardi Gras, rethink the tonic -- and if Brittany's in your section? You're already winning.

Friendly, fast service. Generous wine pours and good beer selection. Gumbo was great as were the…read morefried okra.

Ambiance is pure Main Street Magic - tight quarters, cozy, historic - a quiet lunch vibe. There was…read moreindoor and patio seating available. Service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful. Now to the food, the gumbo, estoufee and boudin balls were all just ok. The corn, green beans and okra were good but nothing spectacular. I absolutely loved the pit beans, mac and cheese, smoked chicken, pulled pork and the Cuban sandwich. The red beans and rice as well as the brisket were also good. My family loved the hushpuppies. They had lots of beer/wine options. Desserts also sounded great but we didnt have room to try.

Food: Food cook to order. I opted for ( Down in Bayou)…read more their fried green tomato & shrimp Glad I did, it was cooked to perfection. Scorching hot and delicious. The cook told me I would like it, and he was right. Soup- Didn't really care for it, honestly tasted like can soup. Service: A little slow, but to be expected. Similarly to the other restaurants in the Foundry, employees are either on their phone via bluetooth or seems like not looking for business. We were waiting to place an order but the person who was taking the order is also the same person cooking. I think he was focus on cooking and talking with whoever was on the phone. A second employee came from the back to assist once more customer started to come. Honestly service got better once I started to snap photos. Ambiance - LGBTQIA flag being displayed. Welcoming Areas for improvement: I don't think think their menu does any justice in explaining the food. I saw a couple orders that looks really delicious but not how I had imagined it to look. * Greet customer and let them know you will be right with them. *Consider adding rice dishes, especially for take out orders. Fries doesn't travel well. Recommendation: Try them out the next time you are in the Foundry!

We came to the foundry food hall for ox tails and discovered $ Hens Creole Kitchen as well. On this…read moreadventure we hit-up 3 spots inside the food hall. First I have to pint out that the customer service in reference to the employees acknowledging customers standing in line is HIGLY LACKING. We watched as groups of customers ahead of us and after us stood at the counter and were NEVER acknowledged but still waiting there in line to place an order and eventually just walked off. Which is sad and disappointing, but OK I guess if your business generates that much business to make-up for lost revenue. Also, you really have to be paying attention even if you are standing right there at the counter when your food is done because they way they are calling out completed orders is so inaudible it's ridiculous. ONLY because I watched the creation of our order from beginning to end and slightly heard a resemblance of his name that I was able to determine our order was ready, but I also had to ask at the end of the counter as well. Now once you get past the lack of customer service and ordering, the food is AMAZING!!!! Incredibly delicious. We ordered the gouda smoked grits with catfish, shrimp and crawfish I also forget the name of the dish itself. But he really wanted catfish and grits. We watched as the man made our order, completing each induvial section, layering flavor upon flavor for everything to be combined in one container. OMGGGGGGG, utterly mouth watering. We literally just walked to the table to the left of their stand to take pics and try. People kept asking us where did we get our food, what was it and how'd it taste. The grits were thick and seasoned to perfection poured over top the catfish, which we would get on the side next time so as not to hinder the crispiness of the catfish. But everything was perfect!!!! Made to order, hot-n-fresh. We would definitely return......

My 1,000th review and OMG...the Salmon Bites are phenomenal! So, on a Saturday night, around 8p,…read morethis foodtruck was outside of Ash and I'm so glad I decided to grab an order. Going with the 3 Meat, it comes with Salmon Bites, Shrimp, Catfish, Fries and a Sauce. That first chomp on the Salmon bite and I was hooked. I could get just an order of those and next time, I will. The shrimp and Catfish were equally as good in terms of seasoning, but the Salmon bites were the standout for me. The sauce that comes with the Salmon bites taste great on all the food, including the fries. So, if you order anything on their menu, ask for their signature sauce to be added, it's worth it! This order didn't come with bread, so I guess that's an add on. Anyway, when you see this foodtruck, stop and buy!

The okra portions are crazy!! Cooked and tasted great 4/5…read more Catfish poboy: bread was soft. Catfish was cooked good and seasoned. The remoulade sauce has the right amount of kick, just needed more on the sandwich. 4/5

Philly cheesesteak 2/5 bun 0/5 Short ribs 3/5…read moreDDD Sampler BBQ Spaghetti 5/5 Red Beans & Rice 3/5 Pot Stickers 3.5/5 Fried Okra 5/5 Mac N Cheese 3.5/5 Cream Corn Soufflé 5/5 Waffle Fries w Gorgonzola 3/5 (came w wrong cheese) Sazerac 4/5 Overall Food 3.5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 (Baker Symes 5/5)

Well this was a go to for Cajun food…read more... The restaurant is still well decorated but the service is really slow, not friendly and the food quality has gone down hill. It took 20 minutes to get our food and there were only 2 other tables. We ordered dessert but cancelled it after waiting another 20 minutes and being told it was still in the oven! We had to look for our waitress to ask for refills by walking around the restaurant. The biggest bummer is we used to really enjoy the pork steak. The portion sizes are really small now. While the menu states 12 ounces, the pork steaks were both small, thin and tough to cut and chew. Unless some improvements are made, we won't be back!

Came into to visit family and the knew we liked crab pots. So off we go to Storming Crab. We had…read morereservations but wouldn't have needed them for just four of us. When we walked in I was impressed with two things. The smell of seafood heavy in the air and the decor. Definitely takes you back to the ocean and seafood ! The service was pretty good and our server (Alyssa) was spot on. Friendly and always checking on us. She was helpful too giving us suggestions on what to order. So we picked the Special B. Came in about 15 minutes and was huge. Tons of shrimp, crab legs, corn, sausage, potatoes the most amazing juice it sat in. Here's a tip. Bring your own rubber disposable gloves. You're gonna get messy and their gloves fit loose. Awesome place, really good seafood, great service and a pretty good price.

I was not feeling well so I had someone stop and order for me and bring it home. It was double…read morebagged and there were no leaks and my food was still hot when I got it which was nice. I ordered the kirkwood combo with mild spice and old bay and garlic seasoning. There was crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn. The spice was a bit spicy for mild but it didn't bother me, I only bring this up for the spice sensitive. It was just enough for one person to eat if they were Hungry, but feasibly could be enough for two with small appetites. There were a good number of shrimp and crab legs and they were fresh and tasty. I don't like sausage so I didn't eat that but I did eat the potatoes and corn and they were delicious soaked in the liquid from my boil. I have been looking for a decent boil because my daughter also loves boils and down south where we lived for quite some time there are plenty. Storming crab will be our go to place for boils. It was really very good. Also let me add before I end, one thing that drew me here was prices. I don't mind paying for a good boil but I do mind if it is too much for me to eat and half gets thrown out. It was nice to find a place that had a good boil for one person that was priced well for the food received. I am very happy with my decision to go here and will definitely be back.

Came here for my first seafood boil ever, it was absolutely incredible and lived up to all of my…read moreexpectations. Service was great, and I loved the atmosphere too!

My friend and I went here for dinner. We each got the snow and shrimp combo…read more The sauce has plenty of flavor. The service was okay. The shrimps seems smaller in size than a few year ago. The amount of food you get is definitely less than before which probably due to the rise of food cost.

Wonderful restaurant. The cocktail menu is fun and unique for St. Louis, try the brandy milk punch…read more Jazz brunch is great fun, potatoes are crispy and the beignets are delish. The lettuce in the Caesar salad was COMPLETELY uncut. The kitchen also gives you an unseemly about of bacon (UNCUT) with your Caesar salad. Strange dish.

Love live music especially when you don't have to wait til 9 or 10 to start. The band tonight was…read morenot the style I would search out but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and entertainment value. The food was also quite good. The bacon Visalia Caesar didn't feel like a Caesar salad but it was very tasty and I love homemade croutons. The gumbo was meat heavy which is always appreciated. Definitely would return!

2026 update: Sister Cities Cajun just as good as it was on my first visit, circa 2020/2021?…read more I was on the hunt for Jambalaya that I could order for my Mardi Gras themed birthday party. This night, I only wanted to try the Jambalaya, and eat the ribs, I was in luck! on my last visit, the ribs were sold out. There were every bit as delicious as I remembered them. I asked the server about the Jambalaya, and she mentioned I could get it catered for my party. I did not realize that I could have ordered it cold, to heat up when my party was ready (there is a place on the website to notate that, hopefully this helps someone) I did not mark the correct box and my Jambalaya was hot at 3 pm when my party was at 8 pm. They were so helpful with further cooking directions and my Jambalaya was perfect come party time.

I stopped at Sister Cities Cajun. I had the smothered catfish, and my husband had the shrimp and…read moregrits and of course, I had to taste his too! Nothing was too spicy, everything was seasoned just right, and the flavors were on point. The service was great and attentive, which made the experience even better. The ambiance had smooth music playing that set the perfect vibe for a relaxed meal. And let me talk about that cornbread sweet, fresh, and so good I needed a second piece. I might need that recipe if they're willing to share. Four stars given cause its always room for improvement.