Been many times. They always have stuff going on and it makes a fun environment. The food is always delicious. Huge portions (except the cornbread) and never any issues. Service is always good to us. Drinks are fun. The vibe, decor, food is great. I don't really care for their alligator but it's the same as everywhere else- it's chewy / fatty and the batter before looked good and tasted good but I saw someone review it came beer battered and I hope that's not the case. Beer battered is so gross. The only cons I have is how tight and crammed it is year round. It's really small and the bathrooms area smells like pee everytime I've ever gone. They have darts in the back. No pool tables. Summertime they have the patio outside usually I believe. There's a downstairs seating and bar area but it's small. read more

Moe Joe's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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Food was amazing ! Service was great, 50 points to Katie as kept our drinks a coming and everything she suggested was phenomenal. We Loved the Bourbon Street vibes ! Brought me right back to NOLA. We definitely will be back, we've found our celebration dinner venue. Next time we promise to come when we don't have to be up at 4 am and check out the expansive fun drink menu! "Laissez les bons temps rouler." read more

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This place is transporting you right to New Orleans without ever leaving Plainfield. From the vibrant, New Orleans decor to the extra strong and big drinks to the menu where you can find all of your Cajun classics such as jambalaya, frog legs, and Po boys. This place is incredible. My server was so kind and knowledgeable of the menu and gave phenomenal recommendations. read more

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The place is a bit dark in the sense it can probably get pretty wild here some night. They have seating indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. We had beers and a $20 boil (special). I don't know who is cooking Cajun, but wow! They are doing it right. Perfect blend of tastiness and spice. I ate way more than I should have, but it was so good. The service was prompt, we had no issues to mention. A good stop off for us on our way back home. Cheers! read more

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Can never go wrong dining here. It's the only place I know of where I can get alligator grilled, not just fried. It's delicious! A special nod to the corn fritters and gumbo as well. Have been here several times and will continue coming back with my family! read more

It is in a really nice downtown area. It seems like a New Orleans themed restaurant and bar that is typically a lot of fun. Lots of authentic cajun options on their menu. The portions are very generous. The turtle soup was very good but a little skimpy on the turtle. We got the oysters lola and they were also quite good. The alligator fricasse was very generous in portion including the portion of alligator meat. We had a large party of nine people, but we weren't told we couldn't divide the check nor was there a sign posted indicating that we couldn't do this. Automatic gratuity was added which was what we did expect for a large party, but not being able to divide the check was a huge pain in the ass. The size of the cup of soup was pretty nice overall, just needed more turtle. read more

Food was ok. Servers are slow, rude and downright disrespectful. The Martini my husband ordered was half full. He mentioned it to the server when she asked how everything was. When my husband said good with the exception of the Martini, she got cocky and said that's not what I asked you!!!! Unbelievable. We will not be back. Management should look into training better. Date we were there was May 5, 2026. Cinco de Mayo, so it was not busy at all! She was actually training a new girl. We sat in the bar area. read more

I usually order a cheesecake togo and it's a nice homemade slice with oreos Carmel and fudge. Today I get home and it is smaller with no oreos, no carmel, and only like jerseys syrup. Im very disappointed. read more

Location right downtown but you feel like your stepping into a place on Bourbon Street. The menu is very authentic to what you find down there. We started with fried Gator Tail presented very nice. The hubby went straight for the Gator Burger myself went for a healthy meal Fried Green Tomato BLT. Beer menu has a lot to choose from with local breweries available. We sat in the bar area but they do offer outdoor seating and a dinning room read more

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Moe Joe's on Fat Tuesday is to be experienced!! Entertained by the dancers and liveliness. Decorations were fantastic felt like New Orleans! Shrimp and Grits were flavorful and spicy but not too much. Bienet was warm and fluffy. Awesome experience except for the wait but we expected that! read more

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We went as a group, to find out they don't offer separate checks. Our server was great with what she had to work with in knowing what was available! The food our group had was great. My order couldn't be completed as on Wednesday evening one of your specials of sliders was not available as was your poorboy sandwiches. I ended up with a side caesars salad, then was charged for a salad with chicken (I cannot eat the chicken as it's spiced). I'm not the right customer for Moe Joes first and last visit. read more

Moe Joe's - Wednesday Special! I'm not sure what happen is it a bait and switch sorry we don't have the $5 special, but how another item, nope. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

The food came out looking delicious. The jerk wings were tuff and undercooked. I saw pink. My piece of fish for $25 was the size of the palm of my hand. The sandwich, the mufellata sandwich was cold and hard. The sweet potato fries were cold. The drinks were tasty. The sauces were good. We didn't enjoy the food. The people were nice, however. read more

KJ was awesome and such a sweetheart! The service was quick and she was super friendly! thank you for everything !

I don't like this place at all, we ordered the gumbo and it tasted like it came straight out the can!

Went for a nice dinner here on Saturday night and we sat with the Owners daughter Lola. She did a Fantastic job. Very knowledgeable, attentive stopped by to check on us. Next time you are there ask for her. The food was Amazing as the photos look. Hot and Fresh!! The Ambiance makes you feel like you are in New Orleans!! The BEST Cajun food anywhere!!! Wish I could give it 10 stars. read more

Moe Joe's - Frog Legs top photo, Catfish Acadian bottom photo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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My faves are raw oysters and corn fritters. Service is always top notch. Saturday night dance party is so fun.

Food was awesome I had a seafood jambalaya. It was on point! I'm coming back next week to try something else. I can't wait. The server was awesome friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. read more

Moe Joe's - Seafood jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

I came here with a group for dinner. As we arrived before our group, we decided to grab a drink at the bar. Omg the beer and drink list is amazing! They had approx 100 (yes, seriously) beers, ciders, and seltzers available in bottles and cans. They also had cocktails, mocktails, and sodas. Pricing for food and drinks is very reasonable. Some things to keep in mind are that some of their menu items state they take 45 minutes to cook. Also, we came with a group, and they only take 1 form of payment per table. They start you with cornbread with cinnamon butter. It is delicious! I went with the jambalaya, and it was awesome! It's so flavorful. Restaurant itself felt a little dirty and sticky. It's almost like the real bourbon street, haha. Parking is street parking. I would definitely recommend it. read more

I really love the food here. I have eaten here three or four times and every time has been great. They have a good variety of Cajun and creole food. Every meal comes with some cornbread at the beginning. There are also cornbread fritters, covered in powdered sugar. Think corn fritter and a beignet had a baby. Must have! Although a lot of the food is definitely not on the healthy side, they have surprisingly good salads as well. I've had a drink or two here, but they're a bit sweet for me, just like in New Orleans. My only negative comment about the restaurant is I feel like they really need a facelift. The New Orleans vibe is strong in the decor, but not necessarily in a good way. Kind of like how on Bourbon Street everything is a little bit dirty and smells a little bit like the night before. I think a fresh coat of paint inside and outside and a good scrub would do a lot for this place and it would bump my review to a 5. read more

Moe Joe's - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

We kinda came here by accident! I was craving Jamaican food and somehow online, the closest "Jamaican" restaurant to Naperville was here. So definitely was shocked when we walked into a Cajun restaurant instead and the closest thing to Jamaican food was the Jamaican flavored wings... Probably should've looked up the menu before walking in here but oh well. I ended up ordering the Jambalaya and my husband ordered alligator tail since we were here and honestly can't complain. Food was decent, portion sizes are huge. Staff was friendly. Looked a little grimy on the inside but I'm not sure if maybe that was the tavern style vibe they were going for. Super chill restaurant/bar overall and on our way out we even saw they have trivia nights during the summer read more

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Went here last week with my family and had a great time! Good food and atmosphere, we will definitely go back. Thanks for the great service Brielle!! read more

Liam was a PHENOMENAL cocktailer! He recommended the Key Lime Pie martini and the crawfish arancini's! read more

Moe Joe's - Liam! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Been wanting to try this place for quite a while. when we found out they served frog legs, our friend's favorite, we went for his birthday. We intentionally went during an off time to avoid the crowds. Atmosphere in the restaurant was very fun & cajun. Our servers were good. Unfortunately our friend was disappointed in his frog legs. our cajun dishes were everything we expected however, a tad too spicy & large portion for us to finish. I'd love to go back for a less spicy entree. read more

I am conflicted about giving this low of a rating. Our service was excellent. Our food was also very good.... BUT...a double of Eagle Rare was $32. I get it hard to find, but it's a $60 bottle of whiskey. Worse yet, a double of Elmer T. Lee was $80. Once again, hard to find, but that's more than a whole bottle would cost at a liquor store. I don't mind paying for a great night out, but hate being ripped off. Moe Joe's should be ashamed. read more

Their food is always on point! Such great flavors. The service was good even though it was so late. The outdoor seating area is great at night, you can hear the places next door. Everyone is out enjoying life. This is a great experience! read more

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I had the shrimp étouffée, i found it kinda boring! I added a lot of hot sauce which made it perfect. My friend had the gumbo which he liked. A tad expensive for me to go back. read more

I can't say enough about this place. I'm a world of chain restaurants and red neck bars Moe Joes stands out. The decor and vibe are immaculate. Everyone is cool as hell. Food is great. Menu is extensive and drinks are YUM. There are DJ nights, comedy nights and just plain good times! Don't go to Chilis. Come to Moe Joes!!! read more

Moe Joe's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a reservation but arrived 20 minutes early and hit the bar. The staff and bartenders are nice. The restaurant itself has a New Orleans cajun vibe to it. They have a huge beer list. Actually, they have a draft menu, cocktail menu, and a separate beer list for sours, ciders, ales, etc. I ordered 2 of the same beer, Lindeman's Strawberry (sour). The bottles were only ~8 Oz. They're a beer maker from Belgium. The foods are New Orleans style. They have jambalaya, turtle, shrimp, gator, po boys, salads, you name it. I have the fried chicken salad. Unfortunately, I didn't snap a photo, but it was huge. They gave me a lot more chicken than expected. Plus, it was only $17. read more

The bar inside is cool. A lot of drink options. Friendly bartender. However, their service is not as nice. I ordered food to go, fried catfish, gumbo, sides. Took 45 mins (understandable for the catfish, I guess), but my sides were nearly cold. Their to go bags came with a sticker on top and it's my bad that I didn't check, but $40 and 45 mins or so later and they didn't even check. I called to tell them I'm coming back for it and they said that it sitting there and I can grab it. It's been or will be 40 mins sitting there! The sides I got were Mac and cheese (not good) and the yumbo (which was delicious and that's why I remembered I ordered gumbo or thought I did). I looked at the receipt and it was there but not in my bag. So disappointing. On the receipt it even said all to go. Sorryyyy :/ to tell their back staff. And picking it up, my daughter said they told her and my husband it was the same one sitting out! For 40 mins!! They didn't give them a new one when it was them who should've been on top of what they give out! read more

Moe Joe's - Bar area, - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Been wanting to try the food here and it didn't disappoint! Great flavored gumbo and oysters. Very fresh and delicious. Service was good as well and the ambiance is great. Makes you feel like you're in NOLA. read more

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Delicious food!!! The gumbo and corn fritters!! Yum!!!!! Service was excellent! Ambiance was so fun! Worth the drive!

Nola vibe in Plainfield. The food is average at best but the staff is always fun to interact with. (Except in the bar area where staff won't talk at all). It can get crowded in here and always loud. There's a speakeasy downstairs but it's nothing like you'd think a speakeasy should be. Just more room for people to sit. There's not more to say about it here... meh. read more

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We had my bridal shower here!! Jamie and her amazing staff absolutely rocked it from start to finish!! We all had a blast!! The food was impeccable, the service was top tier, the music was perfect! The vibe was on point. It was the perfect place for our Day of The Dead themed shower!!! And clearly one of my favorite places to go In Plainfield. I can not thank them enough!! read more

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I kicked this up a star only because of our fantastic server - believe her name is Mia? Went on trivia night which was a bad idea. Two special needs kids- couldn't hear a thing. Server was nice enough to give us a private room downstairs. Great service. Food was not my favorite, but sweet potato fries were great read more

Moe Joe's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Got here at 11 A.M when doors open had a table top of 4 and I couldn't experience a better place for Fat Tuesday great time my waitress was absolutely fantastic her name was BriL would absolutely recommend her and the fun time I had with my wife . (BriL). 5 Stars for sure read more

Wow. I did not expect this level of "good". Plenty of off street parking. Saturday early afternoon visit. Extremely cheerful hostess seated us. Lizzy our server, same vibe. Started with the drink special, Stone sours. Perfect. Wife and I opted for the seafood gumbo. Simply wow. I appreciated the nice fresh and favorable ingredient served hot and a real Cajun heat, yet not overwhelming. If Cajun / New Orleans vibe is what you desire, this place is a lock. Extremely comfortable setting. Employees are TRAINED customer service is very apparent. Nice job and I applaud the management. read more

Moe Joe's - Seafood gumbo. Deep bowl, plenty even for the biggest guy. Flavor, taste, temp... perfect. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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I came here for a birthday dinner to celebrate my cousin, and prior to this night I never heard of Moe Joe's. Located in downtown Plainfield I think the restaurant is a small and intimate one yet, the atmosphere is very lively. The hostess and the waitresses were very nice. We had a very large party about 18-20 people and the waitress did a phenomenal job with getting orders in. No one had any issues with forgotten requests, which I find impressive! I really enjoyed my meal! I wasn't particularly hungry this night so I just ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer, along with a side of the cheddar mash potatoes. Everything tasted great! My cousin who ordered the strawberry lemonade did complain that her drink tasted watered down, but I had no complaints with my food. It was fresh, good, and hot! I also ordered a piña colada and was pleased with how big the drink was. It tasted great too. They did put a Mardi Gras bead on my drink and I appreciate the attention to detail, as it added to the theme of the restaurant. I was slightly bothered that the beads were touching and ingrained in my drink. With that being said as long as the bead was clean and handled with basic sanitation standards then it's fine. I really did enjoy my time here, and the food was pretty good. I don't know when I'll be here again, but I definitely would not mind coming back! read more

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Our bar tender/very friendly host was awesome and the food was great!!! The atmosphere and people are great!

Food and drinks were delicious. Maddie our server was very kind and attentive. Had a great experience.

Lola was as amazing as the food. Will be back! I had the steak skewers and the Caesar salad.