Great food! The salad was light, the fried chicken and biscuits were so flavorful! The gravy was…read morereally good and everything paired really well in the biscuits and gravy dish. The pork poboy wasn't as good and it was a little bit hard to eat but not bad still. The ambiance is really cool, a bit rustic and like you are transported into another world actually. The food and drinks are all ordered at the counter (two separate counters) and you can open a tab and keep ordering more if you would like. Plenty of seating both indoor and out!

Checked it their Saturday brunch today and overall had a great time. Interesting layout where you…read morewalk directly into the bar area, order drinks and then head to back room to order food. The corn dogs were tasty, the catfish dish was packed with creole flavors, but the chicken and beignets were OK. The chicken wasn't crispy / fried enough and the beignets were very sweet. While the concept is fairly unique, the biggest letdown was how pushy the bartender was upon entry. Felt odd to hand over my card and start a tab before I even looked at a menu. Seemed as though she wouldn't let you leave the front room, unless you ordered a cocktail. ‍

Great Cajun food. These guys are the real deal. Love the hush puppies and red beans. Rum cake…read moreis delicious. Only complaint.... Crappy napkins. They are useless. Napkins are like sand paper with the same absorption. I will bring my own from now on.

My daughter and I stopped by Lil' Easy after work for a quick bite and ended up having a really…read morenice evening. We both got the shrimp po'boy, and the shrimp was well-seasoned and plentiful. The bread was hearty and held up beautifully to the remoulade sauce without falling apart. And the fries! Crispy crinkle fries that stayed crisp and didn't get soggy. It was so much food that we definitely had enough to take home for later. My daughter ordered a French 75, which was amazing. I got the Hurricane, and that was the one miss for me. Four stars because the Hurricane should never miss, especially at a place with such strong New Orleans influences. Their Lil Easy Margarita, though, is always good so next time, I'm sticking with that. I love all the New Orleans touches throughout the building. They give the place so much personality. There's indoor seating and a patio if you want to sit outside, and the whole place has that casual, hip vibe. Our server, Alouette, like the nursery rhyme, was such a joy. She was sweet, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. We ended up talking with her about the A Different World reboot on Netflix! The parking lot is small, but there's nearby street parking in the neighborhood, so parking isn't a dealbreaker. They also have happy hour specials, and the after work crowd is lively without being overly busy. As an East Austin resident, Lil' Easy is one of my favorite places to stop for a drink and a bite. It's casual, hip, has great food, and absolutely screams East Austin. I'll definitely be back.

Cypress Grill hits the sweet spot when you're craving Cajun-style comfort with a friendly…read moreneighborhood vibe. The crawfish étouffée stands out with bold flavor, and their po' boys, gumbo, and other Louisiana-inspired dishes deliver without being over-the-top. The staff are welcoming, service is consistently good, and the atmosphere feels relaxed but polished. There are times when it's packed or the patio gets warm, but overall it's a solid spot for date night or a comforting dinner out

Came in a Sunday and they were pretty busy. They offer a Sunday brunch. Cute venue with plenty of…read moreseating. We were greeted right away by the host to seat us and then our server. However, once we received our food, there was no follow up until the check. We ordered the hash and the shrimp and grits. Everything was decent.

I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

French Quarter Grille is all things New Orleans. Met a friend for a leisurely lunch and great…read morefood. The restaurant is located at Parmer Land and IH 35. When you walk into the French Quarter Grill you feel like you are smack dab in the middle of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Fleur-de-lis', masks, purple, green & gold colors, and jazz instruments permeate the French Quarter Grille. Jaimie, our server, welcomed us with the biggest Texas smile and exuded friendliness. My friend ordered fried catfish, carrots and rice, whereas I ordered blackened catfish with crawfish and brown sauce along with carrots and rice. My entree also came with a garden salad, which was fresh with slivered almonds. Our dishes were delightful and quite tasty. My friend also had a cosmopolitan, which said was a bit strong yet very refreshing.

Went here for lunch got the red beans and rice with side salad tea and bread pudding for dessert…read more Small place great food instant service small local restaurant. Red beans, rice and sausage was great very flavorful and delicious being the perfect size. Salad was all greens and tasty. Bread pudding looked home made. Restaurant has been here for years.

Excellent service and location. L had a Strawberry beer and I had an IPA. L ordered Oysters…read moreContraband and Fried Oysters. I had a side Caesar with Fried Crawfish Tails and Oysters. The Oysters Contraband was outstanding. Both of our entrees were perfectly prepared and delicious. An iconic location with great food.

Bomb food delicious, wish the margarita was bigger. I ordered 2 pounds of shrimp w potatoes and…read morecorn and couldn't finish it

I've been craving crawfish since forever so we finally came for dinner on Friday night at around…read more6:30 pm. We were seated immediately, which never happens. Our server was Camilla. We ordered our usual: 2 lbs of crawfish with their whole shabang sauce mild, we included 3 potatoes, 7 sausages, and 1 corn to the bag, a side of rice, cajun fries, and a margarita. We finished at 7:10 pm, which is like the quickest boiling crab experience ever! Thoughts: -Sauce is not the authentic boiling crab sauce, it is way less seasoned and had an odd aftertaste. Ca and Dallas ones are 10000% much better.. tasting wise, but I've also never been to a boiling crab where they've messed up the sauce?? cuz cmon! the sauce is the best part!!! -Sausages are TINY compared to other boiling crab restaurants we've been to -I don't normally dip my crawfish in the lime/salt&pepper cuz you honestly don't really need it, but I dipped it in there for every single bite this time around.. hence, the sauce.... -Menus on napkin holder aka QR code -Gloves were the only solid thing here! We will not be frequenting this boiling crab location anymore. Waste of money! Overall, boiling crab is honestly like the best besides all the waiting, but if the sauce isn't good, then it's not worth it cuz you really are there for the sauce. Parking spots are limited near the restaurant, and people ought to park better cuz some people just can't park. Get there early to avoid that and to lessen your wait time. Servers were attentive and nice.

I'm heartbroken really.. today I found out that they're closed for good. Food here was always on…read morepoint and fresh!! Almost anything I ordered here was awesome!! Price was a tad higher but quality and portion more than made up for it. I hope I am wrong, and it's just an out of season April fool's joke! I'll miss this one for sure.

4.5 Stars I loved…read morethe huge variety of seafood/protein options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the cajun chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). Located inside Lavaca Street Bar.

I had never been to Hook and Reel but my friend wanted to celebrate his birthday here and he said…read moreit was one of his favorite restaurants so we had to go! Their main thing are the boils and I did try some of that but I ended up ordering a Po boy for myself as that just sounded like it would hit the spot. The po boy was delicious!! Plenty of fried oysters- in fact so many fat oysters I had a bit of a struggle biting into it lol! Someone else at the table go the catfish and had the same problem, two fat filets on the sandwich so you either have to take it apart or really shove everything into the sandwich. A good problem to have! There was plenty of sauce which is essential- sandwiches with fried filling can be so dry if not sauced well- and it was all very tasty. The oysters were hot and fresh and once I shoved them into the sandwich so I could take a bite lol I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lobster bisque wasn't 5 star fine dining but it was flavorful (nice old bay flavor) and I loved that it was a side option other than fries. My friend says the crab here is the best around so I had to try one of his snow crab legs and I agree that it was juicy, hot, and the buttery cajun sauce was delicious! I tried the hot and the very hot- I think the hot was perfect, the very hot didn't seem too bad at first but it definitely builds into a slow intense heat that made my face sweat and nose run XD My husband got a shrimp boil and they were perfectly cooked. The service was friendly and fast (and they were dressed up for Halloween which was cute) and the interior is spacious and they had no issues getting us a table for 7 on a Saturday afternoon. Drinks- the beer was a good price and my mixed drink was only ok but that was my fault because I asked for no syrup not realizing the drink had sour in it so it was way too tart lol. 2nd drink was a Jellyfish and that was great! I'd definitely come back for a boil or another po boy.

This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

Whip My Soul & Whip My Wallet bc I will be coming back here!…read more The food was so good & I especially enjoyed the Cheezy Mac. They played Freek'n You by - Jodeci & that set the vibe and feeling of the restaurant. It is mostly self serve, you place your order with the workers at the register, they call your name & you get your own drink! They have like 5 pitchers dedicated to different flavored Kool-Aids

I came to Whip because TikTok had me convinced this was THE place to be! Everybody was hyping it…read moreup, so naturally, I had to see what all the excitement was about. First impressions? The atmosphere was nice! Great music, beautiful setup, and an overall cool vibe. The food presentation was appealing for the most part, so I was excited to dig in. We ordered the oxtails over rice, okra, macaroni and cheese, catfish, pork chop, and a chicken wing. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the hype. Before even tasting the oxtails, I noticed an unusual fatty substance surrounding the meat. Once I tasted it, the flavor reminded me more of ham hock than traditional oxtails. The catfish also had an unfamiliar taste that wasn't what I expected from catfish. The seasoning was inconsistent. Some bites were overly salty, while others were actually delicious. The macaroni and cheese was okay, but nothing memorable. Now, that ONE chicken wing? Delicious! My husband and I split it, and ironically, it ended up being the best thing we tasted. What really disappointed me was the customer service when I tried to resolve the issue. After tasting the oxtails and catfish, I approached the staff and politely asked whether I could exchange the dish for something else, even offering to pay the difference. I wasn't asking for free food. I simply wanted something I could enjoy. I was told they don't allow substitutions. Instead, I was offered MORE of the same oxtails I had just explained I didn't like. When I clarified that I wanted a different dish, I was told nothing could be done because I had already eaten from the plate. Well, of course I tasted it! How else would I know whether I liked it? At that point, I simply said okay and walked out. The food has that homemade, straight-from-somebody's-kitchen quality, but unfortunately, that also came with inconsistent seasoning and flavors that didn't work for me. For a restaurant receiving this much attention, I expected more than a nice atmosphere and one delicious chicken wing. I expected quality, consistency, and customer service that made me want to return. I understand restaurants have policies, but there's a difference between someone trying to get something for free and a paying customer genuinely trying to find something on the menu they can enjoy. The atmosphere was great. The chicken was delicious. Everything else, including how my concerns were handled, left me disappointed. Would I recommend it? Not based on my experience. TikTok brought me through the door, but the food and customer service didn't give me a reason to come back.

Right next to the Rosedale Market at 45th and Burnet. You could almost miss it - but you…read moredefinitely want to try Everything New Orleans. As a Louisiana transplant I am pretty hard to please with Cajun/NOLA food. This place is fabulous. I had the gumbo and my whole family loved it as a side for Tuesday night dinner. Definitely going back. Friendly staff, "Katrina Refugees" who moved here post hurricane 17 years ago. Thanks for bringing a bit of home to Austin!!! See you again soon.

I literally drove over here 2 days in a Row and it was Closed after Google and Yelp said it was…read moreOpen. There is no number to contact the business before hand to even see if they are open. So disappointed i waisted time and gas again today; wont be returning just to be let down.