Friendly, fast service. Generous wine pours and good beer selection. Gumbo was great as were the…read morefried okra.

Ambiance is pure Main Street Magic - tight quarters, cozy, historic - a quiet lunch vibe. There was…read moreindoor and patio seating available. Service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful. Now to the food, the gumbo, estoufee and boudin balls were all just ok. The corn, green beans and okra were good but nothing spectacular. I absolutely loved the pit beans, mac and cheese, smoked chicken, pulled pork and the Cuban sandwich. The red beans and rice as well as the brisket were also good. My family loved the hushpuppies. They had lots of beer/wine options. Desserts also sounded great but we didnt have room to try.

I've been to Lotawata Creek numerous times. And I can honestly say I've always love this…read morerestaurant, Until now! The restaurant has been remodeled, basically turning it into a Fast food type of restaurant. They no longer have waitresses/servers. And you have to find your own tables. It seems as if the entrées have gotten a little smaller, yet the prices have remained the same. I'm just saddened by the recent changes to the restaurant.

Crazy place. Not really my jam, cuz it's very hard to eat healthy here. But it's super tasty and a…read morebit iconic. I've been coming here since I was a teenager. The rolls and butter are incredible. And I like their monster sandwiches. Haven't been in a while, but service was great and it was pretty empty (tho we were there at 11am or so, before lunch rush). Definitely worth checking out, when you want to get your comfort food on. Just wish they had more healthy options. Try the chicken and waffles.

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.

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.

I had a rare night off and was craving some Cajun or Creole food. Sat alone at the bar and Kyle…read moremade me feel right at home. It's a very laid back, relaxing atmosphere. The other customers were all friendly and made conversation too. Lots of people grabbing a bite to eat here before heading upstairs to the Attic for live music. Now the food! Damn, that was good. I had the special, crawfish and shrimp creole. It had a lot of flavor and just the right kick from the spices. The rice was perfectly fluffy, and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. If you're here, grab dat hurricane too. I could sip on that all day, especially in the summer.

I love the location is very convenient. The food was very good. The staff was extremely friendly.read more

Came here for my first seafood boil ever, it was absolutely incredible and lived up to all of my…read moreexpectations. Service was great, and I loved the atmosphere too!

My friend and I went here for dinner. We each got the snow and shrimp combo…read more The sauce has plenty of flavor. The service was okay. The shrimps seems smaller in size than a few year ago. The amount of food you get is definitely less than before which probably due to the rise of food cost.

The ambiance was set outside. I got the Lobster roll w/redbeans&rice, and coleslaw. Very satisfied…read morewith the service!

My appreciation of Clam Strips goes back to my childhood and dinner at the local Howard Johnson's…read moreon Friday night. Yes, that is a longtime ago. Anyway, the best place that I have found to rekindle those memories and enjoy a simple meal of Clam Strips is Gulf Shores. I can order them as a meal with two sides and they also offer them as an appetizer. If I just want a light lunch, after shopping near by, the appetizer hits the spot. When I order the dinner, my sides are always Hush Puppies and Fries. Yes, it makes my meal all fried foods, but it is so damn good. My service has always been attentive and friendly. Just in case you did not know, this business is locally and black owned. So get out and support this business.

Love to support small businesses especially good soul food since it's not too many good places…read moreleft! They definitely win me over and I will be back. That cornbread though‼‼‼‼‼‼ 1. Greens seasoned well Lil spicy but not bad 9/10 2. Peach cobbler...easily 10/10 3. Max n Cheese creamy but lacking in flavor a little. 6/10 4. Yams: 10/10 5. Turkey very flavorful and juicy could be a little more tender 8/10

Food was delicious and I told everyone I knew about it....Lol…read more I'd come across a review on Instagram, so it was the #1 spot I had to check out when I visited home. Like I said the food was delicious, but service needs some work. When I called to place the order I told the guy it was my first time and I was about to ask his recommendation he cut me off and said "everything here is good" I started to hang up but I really wanted to try it so I decided to order the blackened salmon with Mac n cheese. I got my friend some gumbo. Both meals were on point. It's a togo spot. Looks like an old house turned into a restaurant. It was 2 or 3 seats on the inside. I'd definitely go back, but I'd feel better spending my money if the service was better. Like dang, at least act like you appreciate people supporting your business.

Extraordinary! Creepy! Choose one! This is an old Dairy Queen that has been converted to a Cajun…read morerestaurant. And it's only creepy because I've eaten ice cream here years ago. It's not really creepy creepy. And the food is extraordinary. I ate here last weekend with friends and we pretty much ordered the menu. We love Cajun and I just wanted to know what the deal is with this place. So let me just say this. It's real. It's Cajun. It's like eating in Louisiana. Personally I don't like gumbo, but that's not because of gumbo 2 geaux. Everything else I ate I loved! Check out the pictures and I think you'll see why. Anyway, if you love Cajun food, thank God you live in Alton. It's almost like you can smell the salt water from the gulf from this place.

Gumbo 2 Geaux is the perfect place to dine on Friday during Lent. I went for one of my favorites,…read moreClam Strips, but they were sold out. Since there were no clams, I went for the Catfish Basket. The Catfish Basket had multiple catfish fritters, steak fries and two hush puppies. They also provided a cup full of sliced onions and pickles. Plus, a small serving of Remoulade. I enjoyed the cajun breading on the catfish, it had a flavorful spicy kick. The steak fries were cut fat and thick and I liked the seasoning. For me, they could have been crispier. The Hush Puppies were good, but I was disappointed when I saw a box of Classic Hush Puppies being delivered by their supplier. Homemade Hush Puppies are so much more flavorful. They've been promoting, Barq's Creme Soda on FB and Creme Soda was a favorite when I was growing up, so I couldn't resit ordering one. It was cool, refreshing and brought back flashes of memories. Oh, it was also a great accompaniment beverage to my Lent dinner. Customer Service is good, because chances are you will be waited on by one of the owners. They are true hands on owners and big supporters of the Alton community.

Holy Toledo, what a gem! I don't go to bars/restaurants because I do not like the decor…read more I was FORCED to go there ! so I just knew that I would not like anything. My Husband ordered: Lobster, shrimp, seafood cheesecake??? The waitress said to order it, it may not sound to good, but you will like it. SPECTACULAR!! I ordered: Crawfish Mona There must have been a whole pound of crawfish swimming in a delectable sauce! WONDERFUL!! I told the waitress that I would marry the chef if he can cook that well. I believe I will try other bars from now on, but anytime we make the treck from Chesterfield to Grafton, we will eat only at the Grafton Oyster bar.

Great food! I've…read morebeen here several times during boating season including once for a 4th of July party. They have a huge dock which is nice for those with boats (I recommend reserving a space of any holiday weekends/summer weekends to make sure you have a space as it can get packed). Downstairs there's seating, showers, bathrooms, and a pool. Upstairs there's both an outdoor & indoor bar as well as outdoor patio and indoor seating. When it gets busy be prepared to wait for a spot as most people linger & drink. I love that there's the outdoor bar so you can at least grab a drink while you wait. The food & drinks are responsibly priced. Service can vary as sometimes we have a waiter that's on it and super fast & efficient and other times we aren't checked on and have gone to the bar for more drinks since we couldn't find out waiter. For food I definitely recommend the shrimp poboy! Overall a great place to go for some good food & drinks at a decent price. Will continue coming back every season.