Owner is a stand up person and called me at home once he was made aware of the situation and was…read morevery concerned a and the issue has been resolved.

This place was so yummy. I was actually surprised how good the cajun food was here. The three way…read moresampler was everything. I could have eaten three orders, even though the portion was gigantic. The batter was amazing. While fried nothing was overly greasy. The alligator was amazingly flavor. The po boy was everything you want: fresh bread, perfectly fried fish, good about of mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. The server was really personable, and the beer list was good. Hope to be able to visit again soon.

Came in with a large group and 4 kiddos. The fenced in area outside was great for letting our kids…read morerun around a bit while still being contained. My etouffee was very flavorful. I got the chicken and sausage one. It was a little spicy but that's to be expected. I was a little disappointed that almost all the appetizers were deep fried. I really feel they should add more variety to that menu. Especially considering Cajun and creole dishes are usually grilled or blackened not fried. I'd come back for the Etouffee.

Walked around town and was very happy to stumble into this place…read more Service was outstanding, owner came out and talked with us. She asked if we ordered cornbread and we hadn't so she personally brought us a slice straight out of the oven. We ordered several things so we could try them. Shrimp étouffée was outstanding. Gumbo was outstanding, jambalaya was good but a tad sweet for my taste. Red beans and rice with some hot sauce . The owner told us to top the cornbread with some of the gumbo, she was so right. Place was busy for a Sunday afternoon and interior was very inviting. Great job and we'll be back next time we're in the area.

Stumbled across this place from Yelp. Only three reviews but all good and recent so gave it a try…read more Unassuming from the outside, clean and spacious on the inside. Friendly, prompt service. We ordered the sausage cheese dip at the suggestion of another reviewer and it's a great choice! Large portion sbd the chips are seasoned just right. I had the grilled cheese brisket. Again, large portion full of gooey cheese goodness. Husband had the chicken Rockefeller. It didn't look like much when served but husband said the flavors were great. Left stuffed and glad we ventured a bit off course for this place.

We had a delicious meal here at the Bayou Cajun Smokehouse. My husband had the Jambalaya and said…read moreit was good and I had the Shrimp Po' Boy and it was delicious. Fried pickle app was a little too salty for our taste. But still delicious just couldn't eat too many of them and the Sausage Cheese dip with seasoned chips was amazing. Great prices and lot of good menu options. I watched as everyone's food came out and it all looked so good. Waitresses were extremely nice and attentive. Restaurant was very clean. We will be back and definitely suggest this place for a night out.

Came on the recommendation from a friend (04/25/2026), I'd heard mixed reviews so I was curious…read moreabout this place. I'll give them 4.75 stars, but they did fantastic so I'll round up for this place. First, we walk in the door and Zack walked past and complimented the boss on her snazzy shirt and a few other staff were friendly too so the vibe was nice to start off. We were then led to our table to discover Zack is our server for the night. Another compliment on the bosses glasses, okay she did look great - Thanks Zack! Drinks come out super fast and we get our food ordered. Zack was great helping with Alpha Gal and later following up with the kitchen staff that they had in fact not put butter on my fish - another win. I ordered the red fish special (I think) with a baked potato and the boss got the Harris Platter. Zack recommended blackened and was so right, delicious! I tried her fired catfish and that was delicious too, but would have dipped it in hot sauce, but the cocktail sauce was so yummy with a nice horseradish bite - delicious and maybe better than hot sauce (slander I know). That 0.25 off - well the hushpuppies were kinda gross and bland. This is the south so quality hushpuppies are a must. Ask for Zack, you will not be dissapointed.

My friend and I were in Paducah shopping and decided to have dinner at Stricklands. It was a…read morebeautiful afternoon so we sat outside. The waitress was very kind and helpful. We ordered drinks. I ordered a double Basil Hayden sour and my friend Tanqueray and tonic. We had shrimp, crab cakes, mahi and Ahi. All were delicious. Half way through the meal we ordered another drink. When the check came my 2 drinks were $56. $28 each. I understand that a double is 2ce the price as a single but in a place where 95% of the menu items are $20ish or less and the restaurant is NOT high end one would not expect to pay this much for a drink. If you are going to charge above average prices they should be disclosed. No prices are on the menu.

I love Taytro's and wish I lived closer to it. Cajun options are delicious, and I always take rice…read moreand beans, jambalaya, and/or gumbo home for the family. Service is always great, too!

This was our 3rd or 4th time to this establishment and unfortunately it did not meet expectations…read morelike our previous visits. There is almost always a wait but tonight we got seated pretty quick. The menu has quite a bit to choose from and unfortunately I feel like the prices have gone up and the quantity doesn't match what you are paying for. I ordered the fried shrimp. I asked for fries instead of the rice & beans. For $17.50 I'm expecting 8-10 shrimp...I got 5. They gave me the rice & beans and when they brought out the missing fries, they were stone cold. I was informed that since I didn't get the fries originally there, would be no substitution charge and that the rice & beans were on the house. My husband ordered the jambalaya entree that came with cornbread and a salad. Cornbread was a sliver but it appears he had the best meal of the night. Our friends ordered the chicken sandwich and it came with stone cold fries. The other ordered a burger that came without the cheese he requested (then was charged for asking for it) and stone cold fries. All fries were discarded and fresh ones brought out after awhile. 1 out of the 4 meals ordered was the only thing that turned out right. I kinda expected an apology or something for all the issues with our meals but nothing. The company we had was great. The dining experience was a let down.

I gave it a five start but could have been a four. The food was great it was hot and had a lot of…read moreit. They also give you a few sauces to choose from. The service was a little slow after ordering but it could have been a new server she looked a little nervous.

We were able to get a table for 4 right away. The food was delicious, and very affordable. Family…read morefriendly as well. If we ever make it back to Kentucky, we'll stop by again.

Great food, terrible service I got the seafood pasta which…read morewas perfectly cooked and had great flavors. No complaints about the actual meal. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. The lady at the front counter, Aliyyah, was hands-down one of the worst I've ever encountered. She didn't check on the table once after dropping off the food. We had to go to her or catch kitchen staff just to get refills. The entire time she was either on her personal phone having loud conversations instead of doing her job. Zero effort to engage with customers or even pretend to care. To top it off, when she rang up the ticket, she put "Glasses" as my name on the receipt instead of bothering to ask what my actual name was. It felt lazy and dismissive. I even talked to someone from the kitchen staff and was informed that she's does this often even though others have complained. Food was great, but the attitude and neglect from Aliyyah made the whole visit unpleasant. I won't be returning unless there's a different server. Management really needs to address this kind of behavior.

My mom and I visited for the first time today and it was delicious! Best seafood we've had in STL!…read moreThis is our new go-to spot for sure. Restaurant was clean and service was fast and very friendly!

Just pulled camper into the area and tried this place out. Very open dining area. Food was…read moreexcellent and great service. Very happy with the food and choices. We tried a few appetizers and I had a main course. We did the clam strips and alligator bites. Both excellent. The garlic cheddar biscuits and Josh puppies before were great. I tried the blackened red snapper. Great !! The only complaint is very noisy and loud in here. You cannot have a conversation. They need to add so sound absorption baffles . But besides this definitely impressed with food and freshness of it all.

I wouldn't be surprised if this business was on a short list of the best restaurants in SEMO…read more I'm not sure if they're still a seasonal restaurant or not, but I believe they used to be closed during a good portion of the year - if you're coming through the area, it's worth the drive to visit and sample their food. They have some interesting concepts, and some more ordinary stuff as well. Their prices are also entirely reasonable and there's something for everyone here.

Excellent food and service as always!! Thanks for being…read moreamazing. I got chicken and my wife got their famous apple pork chops which were both insanely tasty!

Our group of five family members had had a lovely lunch here on a recent Tuesday. The only negative…read morewas that service was very slow between the time we received our appetizers and when the main courses arrived. Otherwise, the service was super friendly and all of the food items were tasty. Standouts were the deviled eggs, flatbread, and fried green tomatoes.

Husband and I were invited out to this place by some friends. They informed us of a band playing…read morethat evening. Checked into the event. They had two bands playing back n forth all night. I've passed this place up on occasion driving to mt Vernon. Always wanted to check it out. Glad we did. They have a gravel based parking. They have outside seating under a roof. Once you walk inside it's like you're in a wooded swamp like area. It was packed a bit so couldn't take many inside photos. The food is Cajun based. so you want some gator or catfish bites. They are one of the places to go to in Clinton County. I tried their grilled chicken sandwich with cheese. A side of Cajun fries( not Spicy- husband thought they may season with ole bay) we shared fried pickles and fried okra- we were almost full off of those alone. Large portions for appetizers! even their ranch dressing they brought out to dip the pickles in seems homemade. staff was amazing and attentive. We sat at the bar to eat and all of the ladies were wonderful! they also have a bar outside. Which was perfect as we were going to watch the bands. Overall we had a great time there!

Wow. One of the best restaurants I've been to, and I consider myself a bit of a picky either…read more I got the Bayou Platter, which currently costs $28. It includes: a bowl of gumbo, fried gator, gator legs (cod blocks if they're not available), Cajun fries, and a Maryland crab cake. I've never tried any of this before, but that was all AMAZING. I'm surprised that they had gator, based on how much it seems to be ordered. The Bayou Platter had so much food that I couldn't eat it all. The service was amazing, they gave us our drinks and food pretty quickly. The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty good, although it can get wild, especially with being a bar. The outside and inside really reminds me of the South, with some very nice decor. Yes, minors/kids are allowed, but they obviously can't buy alcohol. Overall one of the best restaurants I've been to. I'll certainly be coming back.