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La'Caj Seafood

4.0 (246 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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"Cajun mozzarella nuggets"
Ashlee S.

Wanted to love it... but the service ruined the experience. I visited La'Caj Seafood to celebrate a friend's birthday during happy hour. Since I live in the Union Market area of DC, driving all the way to Camp Springs isn't exactly around the corner, so I was excited to finally check this place out. The first issue came before we even ordered. Happy hour runs from 4-6 PM, but nowhere on the website (or when you first arrive) does it mention that the specials are inside or at the bar only. We grabbed a table on the beautiful patio and waited for a server, only for her to tell us happy hour wasn't available outside. That would've been helpful information upfront. ‍ We made our way to the bar at 5:50 PM to order before happy hour ended. The bartender finished making a drink around 5:54 PM but never acknowledged us. Instead, she shuffled around behind the bar while we stood there waiting. Another employee finally came over at 5:59 PM and asked if we needed anything. We said yes--we were trying to place our happy hour order. As soon as the clock hit 6:00 PM, he told us the system wouldn't allow it because happy hour was over. We explained that we'd been standing there for several minutes waiting to be helped because the bartender ignored us. A manager came over and said she'd "make an exception," but respectfully...there wasn't an exception to make. We were there before 6:00. The delay was entirely on the staff. As for the food...it was pretty underwhelming. Mango Margarita - Super sweet and barely tasted like it had any alcohol. Fried Shrimp - Decent flavor, but nothing memorable. Cajun Mozzarella Nuggets - The biggest disappointment. These tasted like frozen mozzarella sticks straight out of a wholesale freezer with little to no Cajun flavor. Thankfully, the margarita was only $5 and both food items were $6 during happy hour. Had I paid full price, I would've been extremely disappointed. The restaurant itself is spacious, although the DJ booth takes up a good amount of room inside. The patio is honestly the highlight--it's beautiful, has plenty of seating, and they also offer hookah if that's your vibe. I just wish the happy hour specials extended outside because it's where most people would probably want to sit. I genuinely enjoy supporting Black-owned businesses and always hope to have a great experience. Unfortunately, between the lack of communication, being ignored at the bar, and food that didn't live up to the hype, this visit missed the mark. Great patio, affordable happy hour prices, but the service and execution need significant improvement before I'd consider making that drive again.

It tasted okay but the texture really threw me off
Joy O.

Tbh, La Caj Seafood Issa a NO for me. First, I don't like the name. Second, they're still under renovations, so I'll give them a little grace there. The space has more of a neighborhood restaurant with a small bar vibe, and they were playing a solid R&B playlist that kept the atmosphere relaxed. The highlight of my visit was server, Denise. She was friendly, patient, and really helped me narrow down my food selections. If the restaurant sees this, please thank her for me and give her a BIG, FAT RAISE!!! Now...the food. It was just...mid. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing stood out either. It wasn't memorable enough to have me thinking about coming back. Considering they're a Cajun-Latin fusion restaurant, I expected bolder flavors and more of a wow factor. As for the location, it's in an area that's clearly being revitalized and gentrified, but it's still not one of my favorite parts of town. The restaurant gives neighborhood bar energy more than destination restaurant vibes. Would I come back? Probably not on purpose. If I happened to be in the area with friends, and we needed a quick stop for food or drinks, sure. But I wouldn't make a special trip just to eat here. Ratings: - Food: (2/5) - Service: (5/5) - Atmosphere: (3/5) Overall Rating: (3/5)

Hot Honey Kale
Brooke T.

Happy to learn of this spot, went on a Friday, can get a wee bit loud with the DJ and outdoor patio, security was present if needed, and was promptly encouraging folk to leave at the time of closing. I loved the idea of the menu; the fusion of Cajun and Latin, which in my opinion can't be beat. I got a Mexican mule, (fab!) crab stuffed salmon al limon, garlic mashed potatoes, and the hot honey kale. We attempted to order the cornbread but they were out. Due to the busyness of the restaurant and the size of our party, it took a minute for our food and drinks to come out. One of my dining companions didn't get one of her sides. Her drink came out as we were getting the check. The salmon was wonderful and cooked to perfection. The paired sauce wasn't too overwhelming; although, I don't recall tasting much crab. The mashed potatoes were great as was the kale. I didn't need the hot honey and requested it on the side. I think the portions were of nice size, the sides are shareable. I do wish that the mains came with a side, rather than everything being à la carte, but that won't stop me from returning to try something else...perhaps during the week to avoid the crowd.

Snapper

I love love love this restaurant. So much flavor in the dishes. Nice outside area. The food is always so delicious. I got snapper and it was huge

Jumbo Smothered Chicken & Biscuits

My wife and I went to La' Caj Seafood on a Sunday for brunch. We did not have reservations but at the same time the restaurant didn't have a lot of people there which was good. We were told that there was only seating at the bar, outside, or at the high tops. We chose to sit at the high tops. There are very few actual tables there in terms of booth like tables to sit at. The restaurant definitely doesn't get the most out of its space with how the current layout is. They can definitely get more seating if they changed the layout to maximize the space. To start my wife and I each ordered a mimosa. Our waiter recommended that we get a pitcher instead for $30 so we decided to do that. The pitcher was an excellent choice! Most of the time when you get a pitcher, it's pretty much just straight ice. This was the complete opposite as there was no ice whatsoever in the pitcher. My wife and I easily got about 12-15 glasses of mimosas out of that pitcher. So it's safe to say that was a great call! We also started off with the steak and deviled eggs. These were better than I even anticipated. As someone who loves both steak and deviled eggs individually, this was an amazing combination. The steak pieces on top of the deviled eggs made this a delicious appetizer that I could've easily ordered more of. For our entrees, my wife and I both ordered the Jumbo Smothered Chicken and Biscuits. Now this was a meal! This is something you have to bring your appetite for. They give you 2 huge pieces of chicken, with eggs, and biscuits. It is very filling! My only complaint with this meal as good as it was, is that it desperately needed more sauce. The chicken is chicken breast so it's naturally already dry. This goes with the biscuits as well which are naturally going to be dry. More sauce was definitely needed to balance out this dish. Outside of that, the meal was still really good despite that. The dish has the potential to easily be a 10 out of 10 with more sauce on it. In terms of service our waiter was ok. There were a couple of times where we were waiting on her and couldn't find her. There wasn't a lot of people in there so we definitely felt like we should've seen her way more than we did. Despite there not being a lot of people there, it was a good vibe for Sunday Football. They had the football game on and they had a dj to play music during commercials. The only problem is that this is not the place you want to go to if you want to look at multiple different games as they only had one game on all of the tv's. So if they are playing a game you don't necessarily want to see then im sure it wouldn't be such a good time for you.

Deep fried biscuit
Tanisha B.

I stopped by on a random Wednesday night with a friend for dinner, and we decided to keep it light with appetizers and dessert since we didn't really know what to expect it was our first time visiting. The nachos were a standout packed with flavor and topped with chicken and shrimp. The cheese was especially memorable, super creamy and rich. We also tried the margarita flight, which was surprisingly affordable and served in the cutest little Patron style glasses. The lollipop lamb chops were another highlight and cooked to perfection. To top it all off, we ended with the deep fried biscuit dessert, which alone would have me coming back again. Overall, the service was good and their price was very reasonable. My only minor complaint would be that the music was a bit loud, but maybe that just means I'm getting old lol. Overall, a really chill and tasty experience!

Diane M.

An early bday lunch turned out to be amazing! Kevin served as an excellent waiter. His recommendations on the menu were on point from the steak bites which were a little to bland for me but the mash potatoes with peppercorn was delicious. My son had the red snapper with kale greens. The kale was delicious! I had the stuff salmon cooked to perfection The recommendation of the rice and spinach were both tasty choices as well. I will definitely bring the hubby back here again.

Monique T.

So here are my thoughts. I happened upon this black owned restaurant in a restaurant row type of setting. Upon entry, I was immediately greeted! I sat at the bar, and the bartender came over right away. All good things! While dining, who I assume to be the manager, was walking around checking in with the patrons! Extra points for that! On this particular day, they had a saxophonist and singer, which added to the vibes. This may have been because it was Valentines Day. But from what I was told, they have events there often. Now on to the food. I ordered catfish nuggets, which were recommended by the bartender. They were tasty enough. I think I would have preferred a different presentation, as they are just served in a fry basket, and looked unassuming. (I didn't bother to photograph it). But that's not a big deal. For my entree, I ordered seafood enchiladas. While they were also good enough, I'm not sure they are worth the price. The seafood included tiny crawfish and over processed crab meat. As a foodie, I don't mind paying for tasty food of higher quality, but this dish was just ok for me. The cocktail in the large size was worth the price for me at $20. The food does take a fair bit of time to come out, but nothing ridiculously excessive. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back to try more of their dishes!

Tamika G.

We had a wonderful experience at La'Caj Seafood. The ambiance immediately stood out. The space felt warm, inviting, and comfortable. It's great for a quick date night, a girls' meet-up, or even catching the game. The service was just as enjoyable. The team was attentive without hovering and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Everything came out at a great pace, and we never felt rushed. As for the food, everything we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The Cajun butter lamb chops were a standout, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the fried red snapper was crisp, well seasoned, and fresh. The appetizers and sides were just as good, the steak bites won me over and the Southern Peach cocktail was smooth Overall, La'Caj Seafood delivered a great dining experience from start to finish. You can tell there's real thought behind the menu and the experience, and we'll definitely be

Loaded nachos
Michael R.

Got there after 3 pm so it was not very crowded. Our server Kenneth was very helpful and attentive with the menus and specials! The lunch special menu was still available so I ordered the shrimp po' boy sandwich with fries and lemonade. My wife got a generous helping of nachos with crawfish. The space is open and music fills the air with a backdrop of a bar in the middle of the place and two large TVs. We have been meaning to visit here for quite sometime and today was a great time to get here!

Tequila lemon drop must have!!
Latoya E.

I've given LaCaj Seafood several chances because I have friends and family who really enjoy coming here for the atmosphere and overall vibe. And to be fair, it is a cool social spot and a nice place to meet up with friends. There's plenty of parking, an open patio when the weather is nice, and I believe they host hookah events once or twice a week, which adds to the social scene. That said, my experiences with the food have been consistently underwhelming. Each time I've gone, the food has been mediocre at best, or items listed on the menu were unavailable. On more than one occasion, I've ordered something and waited for a while only to be told later that the item wasn't available. That's been frustrating and has really taken away from the overall experience. We'll sometimes stop in just for drinks, and while they're okay, they're not the best I've had. There's definitely room for improvement there as well. The service, however, has always been very friendly. We often get the same server, and she is consistently on point, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. At the bar, the bartenders can sometimes be unsure about what the kitchen has available, which is understandable, but it would really help if that information was communicated upfront while ordering rather than after a wait. Overall, LaCaj Seafood is a solid spot for socializing and meeting up with friends, but the food consistency and menu availability need improvement for me to truly enjoy coming here.

Kayla C.

PG County, you have a brunch banger on your hands! La'caj Seafood was a 10/10 across the board. I got the signature La'caj Purse (a 26 oz cocktail) and chose the blueberry waffle, subbed vodka for tequila (chef's kiss). Everything on this table food-wise? 10/10. The shrimp were perfectly seasoned and cooked and that dill-flavored dipping sauce was so unique and flavorful. The vibes were unmatched,they accommodated our last-minute split reservations, made sure our first visit was top tier, then started playing line dance music and handed out fans like it was a whole party ‍ If you're looking for great food, strong drinks, and a good family friendly brunch experience head over to @La'Caj Seafood

La Casita Carne Asada & Eggs
Nicholas C.

Didn't disappoint! Grabbed a quick bite to eat with one of my friends. Ate at the bar, which had a wonderful bar staff. My friend wanted to watch a specific football game and they met his request with no pushback. Now to me, the menu items are different but nothing out of the ordinary. I ordered the La Casita Carne Asada and Eggs, basically steak and eggs. It was a great entree and definitely a repeatable contender for when I come back. Steak was tender and flavored just right. The eggs were cooked exactly how I asked. My friend and I did share the Fried Chicken Taquitos. They were good but I wouldn't get them again. Overall, this place reminds me of an ol' reliable and casual restaurant for when you just want to grab something with some friends. Not too packed, not too loud, attentive and friendly staff, and good food.

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Nicka did an absolutely fabulous job. Best bartender in the area by far! Drinks on point, device on point

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Customer Service was good!!!!!! Food was ok. Shantell was great! Would suggest to others

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This is a Fabulous place to visit if you want delicious food!! Shrimp and grits, delicious fish and delicious drinks just to name a few!

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4.3(171 reviews)
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Found this place on Yelp and was looking for a good fish sandwhich (whiting) and based on the…read morereviews left here... decided to try them out. Glad I did. My husband and I both ordered a whiting po' boy sandwich and it was perfect. Great price for the size sandwhich it is! I have no complaints with the amount of fish on that sandwhich Fresh lettuce, tomatoes... fish was perfectly fried hard as requested. Good batter! Flour based. Because that matters. The bread was the perfect compliment as it was soft and the perfect size for this sandwhich! The customer service was good and a pleasant change. The young ladies were welcoming, helpful, and professional! It's a very welcoming environment. I will definetly go back and try some more whiting.

Clinton Folks we got another got option. Customer service…read more10 Food 8 Facilities 9 So I just so happened to stumble across this establishment through a google search. Yo girl been trying to eat a little healthier and was looking for some baked or grill fish. This restaurant did deliver. The grill tilapia and broccoli was pretty good. The portion size was on point. My son wanted their crab cake burger which I had to taste and it was delicious. They offer mumbo sauce with their fries and it is banging. Got a nice little kick to it. The corn on the cob is so so. Its not bad but I just had better. Its too greasy for corn on the cob too. So confused about that. Any who, I spent $40 for everything which was reasonable for 2 meals. I will definitely be back to try other menu items. The cashiers here are super friendly which is always appreciated because its seems like people are losing basic manners. So thanks ladies for your kindness it didnt go unnoticed. Would I recommend this restaurant, yeah I would. Its not spectacular but its pretty good and you get enough food for the price. That itself is worth it. So go and visit so we can keep restaurants like this open in our community.

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