The crawfish, fish and shrimp were very good! The service was good as well!! We'll be back!!read more

Overall, this spot is 3.5 stars. This is an order and pickup type of restaurant. We were craving…read morecreole food, so this was similar to Boudreauxs, which was another creole restaurant we've frequented in the past. For appetizers, we tried their fried alligator and boudin balls, which were both flavorful and delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Pasta St Charles, which needed more creole flavor to it. I added copious amounts of Tabasco and black pepper to add more flavor to the pasta. I even added a bit of salt to bring out the pasta sauce flavor. I shared a crawfish étouffée with my sis, and this was much more flavorful. This reminded me a lot of Bourdreaux's crawfish étouffée, which I loved. So, definitely come here for their rice and fried dishes. If you want more flavor in your pasta, you can skip the pastas here.

I LOVED black pearl. The crawfish flavor was so good. They really know how bring out the viet…read more-Cajun flavor of the crawfish. Service was also great and it's super casual.

Ordered crawfish after reading some reviews on Google and in my Houston Eats group. The service was…read morefast and efficient. I called the order in and she told me about the special on crawfish once I hit 5lbs. Buy 5 Get 1 Free. I love love love crawfish and this was my first time having them since I moved to Texas in August. The flavors were very unique so the foodie in me couldn't decide. There are so many places to try so I just decided to wing it. 2lbs - House Special 2lbs - Kitchen Special 2lbs - Thai Basil (I was scaredddddd and excited) I added an order of potatoes and eggs. All Hot. Got home and got them gloves on that s$%t was so HOT (temperature and spice) I had time to find a movie and pray for my tummy bcus I was finna grub even if it burned a hole in my mouth lol. It was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! They all have their own unique flavor. The House was reallyyyyyyy good. They were kinda sweet and spicy to me. The Kitchen had the kitchen sink in them. It was all kinds of veggies cooked into the crawfish. The flavor was all throughout so the heads were delicious. The THAI BASIL was the ONE it had a unique taste that you don't expect when eating crawfish but it tf WORKS. Let's get into these eggs. They were just past ramen eggs. Dipped in the sauce at the bottom of them bags (eye roll in foodgasm heaven). Can't wait to order again.

Loved it! Definitely a five star experience. Food was amazing and the service was top notch.read more

What a great dining experience! This was my first time here. I was heading into heavy rush-hour…read moretraffic, so I decided to avoid it and stop to have a good meal before heading home. This restaurant definitely aims to please. I was being very specific about what I wanted for my ribeye steak tonight; waitress Jessie was awesome and listened carefully to my requests. And then to make sure that I was absolutely happy, she brought Chef Kenneth to the table to discuss what I was looking for. Kenneth returned from the kitchen with three beautiful-looking ribeye steaks and we discussed which one would give me the best dining experience. He does some of the butchering himself so he knew exactly what I was looking for. I ended up being served the most fabulous Wagyu steak I've had in a very long time. Unlike the other steaks that can have a seasoning on them, the Wagyu is just salt and pepper and then is served with a beautiful compound butter slathered all over it. They make that butter in-house and it has wine and shallots and bone marrow and other wonderful stuff. Trust me, it's amazing! I ordered extra on the side and poured that all over the top of the steak. Delicious!! Sometimes little things count and it was served with grilled onion that was tasty. I could have had a side of mashed potatoes or asparagus, but I decided to treat myself and try the mac-n-cheese instead. Half of that food was my lunch the next day, so I left enough room for dessert, where my choice was the apple pie bread pudding with cinnamon roll ice cream. That was nice and moist and I enjoyed it. Overall, this was a really great dining experience and I'm so glad that bad traffic gave me the excuse to come here. Will definitely plan a return visit!!

Each time I have returned to this restaurant both the food and the service have improved. The…read moreambience is always pleasant but the gumbo which is my favorite in the area is spot on. Yesterday I had duck gumbo, which is a special during this season and it is well worth the trip to simply experience this. I enjoy an old-fashioned typically with rye so did not try the maple old-fashioned. I might return just to experience the flavor, but the bourbon which is a whistle pig would not be something that I would necessarily enjoy in an old fashion. The server Miguel C has been someone we have encountered at this restaurant now several times and he is simply excellent. There is no doubt this is becoming amongst my favorite restaurants in LaCenterra.

I had dinner here last week to celebrate my birthday, and while the meal itself was enjoyable, my…read moreoverall experience has left me extremely disappointed. That evening, I accidentally left my Burberry reading glasses at the restaurant. I called shortly after and was told they had been found and would be safely held for me. I explained that I wouldn't be able to pick them up right away, and I was assured that wouldn't be a problem. When I went back today to retrieve them, I was told they were missing. The manager said he would "look into it" and update me, These glasses are valuable, and it's incredibly upsetting to be told they were there, only for them to suddenly disappear. I understand that mistakes can happen, but when a business confirms they have a lost item and promises to hold it, there should be accountability. I hope the restaurant takes this situation seriously and follows up appropriately. Until then, I'm left feeling frustrated and disappointed.

This is one of my absolute favorite spots for crawfish at a decent price. They even have specials…read moreon Wednesdays, which is a nice bonus. I always go for their yummy house delight flavor it's so good and completely finger-licking. The miso sake mussels are also a must-try; the sauce is amazing. The service has always been friendly and great, but the place is a bit small, so there's usually a line. Still, it's definitely worth the wait.

We actually ate here right when they opened a coup le of years ago, and I couldn't remember why we…read morehaven't been back. I didn't recall anything bad about the place, and given the rave reviews since then, I thought it was time to return. Based on reviews, we showed up early on a Friday evening (~5 pm). Even at that time, it was mostly full, but we were able to snag seats at the bar, which is first come first serve. We ordered the "regular" grilled oysters (5/5), which were anything but regular, as they were topped with peanuts and a really great flavor. I'd get these again. Fair warning, these take 20 minutes to come out, which I didn't mind, but I did not realize that they would not bring us anything else until after the oysters since these are considered an app. I thought they'd just bring things out as they were ready. This meant, we did not get our crawfish until we were already sitting there for an hour. About halfway into the wait for the crawfish (after the oysters), the fried rice (1/5) showed up, and I have to say, it was underwhelming. It came out room temperature, which to me is cold, and I thought this was just how they do it. Except 15 minutes later, the seats next to us got their fried rice, and it came out piping hot. You could still see the steam coming off of it. Besides being cold, I didn't think the fried rice was that good in terms of flavor. I also generally prefer the short grain rice, and this was more of a long grain. Once the crawfish showed up, we were well past an hour, so we dove right into it. Both the garlic butter and combo mix were great flavor - some of the best I've had in Houston. However.... it made me remember why we did not return. About 20% of the crawfish were TINY. And by tiny, I mean they were smaller than my pinky finger. Maybe I'm a crawfish snob, but at this time of the season, there should not be that many tiny crawfish. Maybe a few small ones, but not tiny. Crawfish flavor = 5+/5, crawfish quality = 2/5, crawfish cook = 3/5. Then I made the mistake of ordering a cluster of snow crab. That took another 30+ min to come out, and it was again room temperature. The service at the bar was fine (4/5), but the kitchen service (1/5) is not something I want to experience again, especially not for the crawfish quality/size. Yes, the flavor was amazing, but I'm not fighting for a table for lukewarm food and 30 min wait time for each dish. The pricing was some of the lowest I've seen ($8.99/lb crawfish), but I'd rather pay $1 more at other places for the quality.

We ate here on a Wednesday night, so service was speedy. Ambience is outdoor/indoor cafe style, and…read moreanytime it's not Friday or Saturday night the mood is relaxed. I'm not much of a seafood person, but my wife is. Thankfully they had a burger on the menu! Double smash burger and fries for me, Serafin's fish tacos for her. The burger was good, I liked the fact that the smashed patties weren't smashed too thin. So often all I get is meat crust, these had body as well. The burger and fries were great, but when I saw and tasted the fish tacos I immediately knew I'd be getting them next time. I only got a bite, but it was yummy with the sauce.

The food was pretty good. The service was friendly, but not outstanding. The prices are reasonable…read more There are some nice tables under a covered patio overlooking the LaCenterra green space. I would come back here, especially with friends or family who like oysters or fresh fish dishes. The prices are reasonable. I stopped by on a late Saturday afternoon. They were not busy. Four or five other tables were occupied. Here's the thing...if a customer orders a soup/bisque and a half-dozen buttery grilled oysters-- they should be offered some bread or crackers. I shouldn't have to ask for some borderline stale saltines. And...once my plates and beverage have been cleared, I shouldn't have to wait 10 minutes for the server to come back and ask if I'm ready for the check!?!?! Yes! What else are we doing!?! Then I had to stop the server from immediately running off once she dropped the check! Just rubbed me the wrong way.

A year and a half dozen + visits later and I'm still singing their praises!…read more While service can be a bit hit or miss during busier times the food is so exceptional that you don't really notice.

We finally have a place for dumplings. I couldn't wait to try this new place in Katy…read more We started with vegetable spring rolls and they came out super fast and hot. They were so good and fresh. We absolutely loved them. They are very full and packed with vegetables. Highly recommend them. The pork soup dumplings were so good, we couldn't eat them fast enough. The broth of the soup is super tasty. Don't miss this dish! The chicken friend rice was very flavorful and not your typical fried rice. The chicken pieces were huge and fresh. You could taste the egg and butter flavor throughout the rice. It came out super fast and hot. We really liked it. A little too much onion but still very good. We then tried the vegetable fried dumplings. They were very good but I would next time do the steamed. The crispy outside was a little odd but different. It's not the usual fried dumplings you are used to. The inside was very tasty but the fried outer part was different. My only complaint is the prices. I think if they were a little more comparable to other places, you would want to try more of their dishes. It's a small place and not fancy but the prices are more of a fancy resistant. I would definitely recommend trying it but just know it isn't cheap. I would go back but I would try other items. It's definitely worth the try.

My wife and I absolutely love this place. It's conveniently close to our home, and one of the…read morethings we appreciate most is how quickly we're usually seated andit makes it such an easy, reliable choice, even on busy days. Their happy hour is definitely a highlight, with great deals and a wide variety of drink options to choose from. During crawfish season, it's one of our go-to spots because the crawfish is always fresh and well-prepared. You can really tell they care about the quality of their seafood. No matter what we order, the seafood is consistently delicate, flavorful, and cooked just right. It's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always friendly and attentive without being over the top, which adds to the overall experience. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. It's one of those places that checks all the boxes; great food, good atmosphere, and dependable service. We find ourselves coming back again and again... honestly, at least once a week.

I've passed this place a few times and finally decided to try it. It's Friday around 4 and it's…read morefilling up quickly! Bar stools are full, locals are greeting each other, and the musician is setting up... looks like Friday night is off to a good start! Kendall, my server, was extremely helpful and friendly. He walked me through the menu & gave me some great tips. The oysters were fresh and the crab balls were crunchy and full of flaky crab & flavor, the dipping sauce was flavorful as well. I enjoyed it & took an order to go. The Martini wasn't a Martini but it was alright, it was a shaken vodka water mix with lime. Overall, this place has a homey familiar vibe, the vibe is pretty chill to hang out and have a good time, and the food is not too bad. I'll definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Delicious and warm food with quick and friendly service. It's become my go to for Chinese takeoutread more

I had the Mongolian triple delight. It had large shrimp, tender beef and good quality chicken…read more Everything was fresh and delicious. This is a little more pricey than other locations but I felt like I was paying for the quality. The servers were helpful, fast, and friendly. It was well decorated, and clean. I was surprised they weren't busier, but I did see many Togo orders go out.

Had a late, post Dr Appt lunch date at Babins today. Don't see a lot on Babins reviews, but…read moretoday's lunch deserves a shoutout. On Tuesday, they have Mardi Gras specials on apps and drinks. The mushroom app was excellent with the stuffing well balanced with crawfish. The fried snapper was perfect, not over cooked but lightly fried and very flakey allowing the snapper to shine. The crawfish étouffée was just a bit over peppered but still tasty. The bread pudding was awesome as always. And Babins has the very best New Orleans style bread. Great lunch! A special shout out to Monica Garza, our server - great recommendations, very personable and spot on service!

(I can't believe I haven't posted this review or the return experience. Six months overdue)…read more For the past two birthdays I've been redeeming my birthday rewards here at Babin's! Last Halloween the ball was dropped when they had my to go dish covered in mushrooms, and I requested "no mushrooms ". This year, which is now Last Halloween the sausages were undercooked, even caused me to experience loose stool, I was invited back to make it right. Service were great and very attentive. Now I'm here half a year later trying them again, sitting in the courtyard ordering from their limited menu. Cajun crawfish rolls 9/10 Happy hour drink "crescent city swirl" ($6 frozen concoction category). 9/10 Military discount is honored here. I'm a bit surprised that won't apply points to Landry rewards if military discount applied The AC appeared to be broken because it definitely was warmer than should have been when I arrived I sat in the courtyard area for quite a while before getting anyone's attention to just get a cup of water, which I never got. She told me that the bartender will come collect my order, and I got a drink and an egg rolls.