So some of the food was great the Mac-n-cheese had no flavor. Only pepper was visible, also it was…read morea bit watery not very creamy at all. The shrimp and the chicken tenders meal I got was great. They did accommodate me with a food issue which I'm grateful for. The hamburger was very huge and juicy. They do charge extra for cheese ($1.50) and grilled onions ($1.00), but over all the food was good. At the bottom of the receipt you can see where they add a "non-cash fee" automatically to the bill. The waitress was great, explained everything when asked.

We recently moved to town and decided to stop for lunch at Manny's. What a wonderful experience! We…read moreboth ordered the shrimp and grits lunch special and loved the seasoning and flavor in this dish. My side of coleslaw was super fresh and the lunch special even included our tea! The nautical motif creates a pleasant atmosphere. Our waitress, Michelle, to excellent care of us with quick service, knowledgeable answers and super friendly. I would definitely recommend Manny's to any seafood lovers. We can't wait to go back

Let me state this:…read more If you don't think this place deserves at least 4 stars, you must have caught them on an off day. Let me also say this: This place is a solid 4 stars, even on a bad day, in my fat opinion. In and attempt to not get extra wordy: They give you service with a smile here. Zydeco music at all times will be playing while you're there. For the point of clarity, zydeco is a Louisiana thing more than a New Orleans thing. Please have an idea of what you want because you have to order before you sit down. After receiving my food, I'm pleased to say that their price to portion size is okay. Let's get to why this solid 4 star establishment is getting the 5th star from me: The good: They actually have food that taste good. They get the 5th star because their seafood gumbo is actually pretty decent. On top of making it easy to get a quick gumbo fix for this New Orleans native that now lives in small Texas town, they did not skimp on ingredients and have two serving sizes. There is another restaurant in Livingston claiming to be a Cajun restaurant, and that place is lying. That restaurant just purchased themed decor. Indulge actually has taste. Swamp fries - plenty of toppings and sauce. I would like the cheese sauce to have more of a cheesier taste, but very enjoyable. The portions could easily fill you up. My fried fish and dirty rice were pleasant. The candied yams will not give you diabetes. I'm not certain if that was cake or corn bread on the plate, but it was enjoyable either way. The cheesecake was a decent size and taste. The praline sauce was decent as well. The bad: I am saying this just to mess with the owners - these are just Texas people with Louisiana roots. I'm glad they didn't lose some of their cultural identity with being born and raised Texas folk! The ugly: I'm typical Texas fashion, their catfish and/or shrimp plates have a count on it! This is once again me messing with Texas people. In Louisiana, New Orleans specifically, you rarely see someone put how many pieces of fish and/or shrimp you well receive on your plate or platter! If you do, that's definitely some new stuff! Post Hurricane Katrina Louisiana! All in all, this place is legit. They do run specials, so make certain to ask for that. Also, they did create a loyalty program for the business, so make certain you join that before dining.

Absolutely amazing!! The flavor was one of the best we have ever had and we have had tons. The…read moreprice was even better. Something like this in Houston would have cost us 50 bux, it was 28 here. It's a cute little hole in the wall, very friendly, seems like a family owned business. We will definitely be back!

Best fried seafood in Lufkin!! The customer service was spectacular and the food was cooked and…read moreseasoned to perfection!!

We walked up and tried to go inside, only to find the door locked--then realized there's no…read moredine-in! LOL, oops! We headed to the drive-thru and were greeted right away by the staff. From what we could see, the kitchen looked clean and the drive-thru area was well kept. After a few minutes looking over the menu, a sweet young lady took our order and asked us to pull forward to the waiting area. About 20 minutes later, she brought out our food, explained how everything was packed, and we headed home. Once we got home, we were impressed with how nicely everything was packaged. We ordered the crawfish chowder--excellent, creamy, and loaded with meat and veggies! We also got the boudin egg rolls, which were large, crispy, and very tasty. And then the King Trio: King crab legs, Dungeness clusters, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. There was a great amount of King crab, and we added an extra Dungeness cluster, so it was definitely plenty of food. Everything was cooked perfectly, though a few bites were a bit salty--but still delicious. We'll definitely be going back to try more dishes... and we won't try to walk in next time! Bring cash for a tip! I didn't a felt really bad... I'll hook her up next time!

i've been in houston tx 11 years and arnauds cajun kitchen is worth the drive because this family…read morecooks it with excellence delicious and always fresh!

great Cajun cooking. Don't drink so can't recommend alcohol…read moresales Be careful of uneven surfaces between ordering window and dining area. Shrimp is tasty and the catfish is fresh and clean tasting.

Food was hot and fresh, service was good. I'll definitely be back. We had the fried shrimp and a…read moreplatter to go.

First of all, I am a longtime patron of Catfish King. I have eaten at the location in Monroe, LA &…read morethe location in Lufkin, TX on multiple occasions. I stopped at this location for takeout, as it is closer to my home in Houston. When I & my appetite arrived home, we were severely disappointed to find these ridiculously small & unseasoned dinners. I can't help feeling that I was robbed. I can't believe that I paid $30.27 for this. Is this what they serve everyone, or was I treated unfairly?

Excellent quality, huge portions, friendly staff. The interior / vibe is great, with fun lighting…read moreand jazz music playing in the background - perfect for the creole menu. I hope to visit again soon for Sunday Brunch and check out the live music. One of the best kept secrets and restaurants in Livingston. Check it out'

First off if you reading this trying to decide if you want to eat here, stop and go eat there then…read morefinish reading the review. We are currently evacuated from New Orleans and this tasted like home. Both me and my boyfriend held back tears because as the song goes "we know what it means to miss New Orleans" and so do they at the "Food Lady". The Boudin balls are fantastic, the catfish is the best I've had in Texas, and the shrimp and grits was good enough to have a line out the gate at Jazz Fest. All of that and still priced like a good neighborhood place. Most of all though it felt like home, Ms.Kiki came by and let us know she would pray for us and hoped our house was ok. Everyone was so kind and helpful and made us feel at home. Will be stopping by every time we are in town from now on.

This is a solid 3.5-star place…read more One thing that everyone should expect from any place that claims to be Cajun/Creole is an abundance of flavor. This place, nestled many miles away from downtown Livingston, is simply a building with a full working kitchen. I did not see a restroom at all. All I saw were refrigerators, stoves, fryers, and a microwave. I am comfortable giving this place 4 stars because the owner said he made everything himself. That would be homemade biscuits, sausages, and boudin. That also includes any sauces he gives you. Enough with all of that: Service is friendly and efficient. The menu isn't large, and the owner does make suggestions. Pricing is way below the area for anything smoked or barbecued. Taste wise, the item with the most flavor was the barbecue baked beans. It gave off a taste of a light smoky molasses. The brisket and ribs were moist and fell off the bones, respectively. Both meats could have used a tad bit more seasoning. The fried boudin jalapeño had good texture but lacked the most in the flavor department. The biscuit tasted homemade and is a smart choice over regular bread. The sausage has balanced flavor and bite. He maintained a juicy meat with his sausage (pause). Overall, if I'm in the area, I would not hesitate to go back to try more items. Be forewarned, get there soon, because he has plans on moving in 2025. One more thing: it's a big kitchen = no where for you to sit inside.

Don't hesitate to check it out! Not from the area and just looked on yelp for something close. The…read moreowner is super nice and the food was excellent! I'll be back next time I pass through

I can't wait to return!!!!…read more I went on a lunch date with my cousin for the Houston Restaurant Week. We got delicious cocktails to start. We were stuffed after our appetizers and entree. We enjoyed everything and cannot wait to go Happy Hour with them. The service was good too.

Paper to go boxes. How stupid to have paper to go boxes. I ordered a lot of food to go for a family…read moremeal. 15 minutes later the paper boxes collapsed soaked and leaked all over my car. What woke idiot sends oil based food out in paper boxes. Paper meaning no coating at all. Plain paper. I threw the food away and bought my family Popeyes. How disappointing

The food here is so delicious! You can eat off a buffet or from the menu. Crawfish etoufee, collard…read moregreens, and Cajun potato salad was the perfect lunch. They also let me taste the shrimp royal and it was so flavorful. The service was amazing as well.

So this guy was in Pasadena, TX and left. I have no idea. Anyways the Cajun food was delicious! So…read morethough a friend was told that he moved to Crockett, Tx. Well we found the place and spoke with the owner Mr. Barry. The place was clean and the atmosphere was amazing. I loved the Cajun music he was playing in the radio. Remind me of Mamou, LA. The food was great, but the sausage and the sauce was to die for! I'm planning to travel from Houston to Crockett, to eat some homemade Cajun food! Get you some!

Excellent authentic Cajun place. Not a single bad option on the menu. Very nice people and a nice…read morelittle location that's easy to get in and out, even with a trailer.

Amazing folks. Fantastic food. We try to support fellow Christian but the good food and friendly…read moreservice makes it easy.