Some of the best Cajun food I've had in a while. We had the frog legs(awesome), gator bites(sooo…read moretender), fried plantains(seasoned beautifully) for starters. For dinner I had the Gumbo and my girlfriend had the salad with shrimp, crab, and crawfish. The gumbo was seasoned excellently and tasted just how I make it at home in like 7 hours. My girlfriend's salad was amazing with the homemade ranch. We came in late and the service was still top notch. Finished off with banana pudding and my girlfriend said it was the best she's ever had. We were just in town for the weekend but to anyone looking for a place, do it!

This is definitely one of Bessemer's best kept secrets! I had no clue they even existed in my…read morehometown! A family member told me about this spot a few months ago I decided to come by after my hair appointment for lunch they're located on the south side right by the tracks parking was ok if you don't mind a little gravel but plenty spaces very cute establishment not a lot of seats but just enough the ambiance is giving a it feels like home setting the service was impeccable I was greeted warmly and with smiles by everyone my server was so sweet and patient with me I had no clue what to try they have a pretty extensive menu lots of items to choose from she suggested the joy special which was a little of everything I wanted all fried with one side it came with fish crab claws and shrimp but I opted for more fish since shrimp and I don't see eye to eye anymore my food came out hot and fresh all the sauces and dressings are homemade my side was the salad and it was very fresh overall I'll definitely be back 10/10 across the board !

My father and i's first time, traveling from New Orleans. From the moment we walked in we were…read moregreeted and welcomed. Our server Chloe was nothing short of DELIGHTFUL. She was quirky, fun, and knew the menu! The food was great, it was exactly the way you want these classics to taste. It was fresh, flavorful, and the prices per portion were just right. The house Greek salad dressing was so good I would drink it if I could. I wish I could buy it or find a recipe, I would eat salad every meal. The restaurant is historic and has all the vibes of a classic eatery that make you feel good. We loved it, best meal I've had in a long while. In a sea full of Sysco restaurants, this place and its staff... stand out. Thank you!

Being a Bessemer native, this was my first visit to the Bright Star. I came for a birthday dinner…read moreduring a Friday night. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. The waitress was friendly and we received our food in a reasonable time. I ordered the stuff snapper with a grand lemon drop for my drink. The lemon drop was okay. It wasn't the best I have had. It was a little too strong for me. The snapper was nice. The stuffing was a crab and shrimp dressing and the fish was topped with crab. Good experience and evening with friends

Wow! Our neighborhood enjoyed a fantastic meal at one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. There were 22 of us and no one was disappointed. The service was excellent and the food was excellent also. I can't say enough about the Cajun Seafood House. Locally owned and operated. Rick

We love love this location, it reminds me of Home! because the seafood is so fresh…read more The owners sometimes come to the restaurant and introduced themselves, and it makes the experiences so much better because they give you the historical significance of the restaurant and their joy of some of the dishes that are on the menu. This is the closest I have gotten to what it tastes like for crawfish and for other seafood selections from my hometown.

Great place! Nicely…read moredecorated, had a tasty margarita. We ordered salads, they were fresh and wonderful. Service was excellent. Go out back and see the outdoor lounging area with a bar and lots of nice seating This place is a gem!

Not sure if I just came on an off night but we did not have a good experience. The music was loud…read moreenough that you couldn't even hear yourself think, it took 35 minutes for us to get our food and to top it off, the steak I ordered medium rare came as well done and dry as they come. To top it off. The only thing flavor wise was a crap load of salt. Service was fine, which I guess it better be when they automatically charge a 20% tip. Wont be coming back. Especially since my stomach ached in the morning.

Server was very attentive and sweet. They had to reset the coke machine and before they did that,…read moreshe made sure to bring everyone at the table extra refills because it can take up to 30 minutes for it to reset. The ambiance was honestly your typical seafood boil place but the food really hit the spot

The food was hot and quick but terrible! Ordered a shrimp boil bag and the shrimp was really…read moreovercooked & chewy, for $25.99 I was really disappointed. Ordered a Mai tai & I wasn't sure there was any alcohol in it at all, tasted like a premixed pitcher of something. Was asked what side we wanted with our wings so we assumed it came with...ordered "seasoned" fries which came with no seasoning what so ever and no salt on the table and was charged $5. Bathrooms were filthy! I wouldn't go here ever again

I tried this spot for the first time. I will not go back the customer service was the worst I've…read moreever seen. So rude.

Very good food for a very long time! They have been a Bessemer staple forever! Please be patient…read morebecause it takes a little time because everything is cooked fresh! But believe me it is worth the wait one of my favorite places to go for food to go

Not to bad, look this is the place to go if you are down the street from the house and don't want…read moreto go back out in traffic kind of place. The food is just okay if you can understand that.

Been craving seafood so went to get carry out . The wait was about 20 minutes which wasn't too long…read more. The place was crowded. The food was still hot once I got home. It was very good all but the lobster tail and potatoes . The price they charge for 1 lobster tail ($16) is over priced. The lobster tail was very small and rubbish. The potatoes were over cooked so they were mushy like mashed potatoes.

Great food and you get a lot of it. The service was excellent and very friendly. It's a small…read morehometown restaurant.

The food was delicious but they have an updated menu, with new pricing. Also they are only open…read moreWednesday thru Saturday