Had to come in for the Ragin Cajun's last call! One last boudin, one last round of oysters, one last po'boy and one last time to savor the bayou bisque (oh deer God I'm going to miss the bisques!). Grabbed some beignets to go, but kicking myself for not getting the peach cobbler one last time. But will miss the southern hospitality, generosity the owners Lisa & Steve have given to the community. Not just in sponsorships but in their parking lot parties which always showcased great local bands and putting on one hell of a free show for the customers! Their food was always the best this side of the Mississippi and their hospitality the same! Can't wait to see their rebranding and have the same comfort flavors of home! read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - One Last Time to let the good times roll.. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Heads up: After 32 years of serving the South Bay: Ragin' Cajun will close its doors on March 1, 2026. So go soon if you're hankering for Cajun à la Cuisine Acadienne. Bon Chance et Prospérité!!! Ragin' Cajun looks as though it were plucked right out of the Bayou Tèche in Southern Louisiana. I could be somewhere on a back road near Saint Martinville. The owner was in her Mardi Gras best in shades of purple, gold, and green on this Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday. Parking lot has over grown plantings that also feels Southern. Kinda charmingly ramshackled, self consciously kitschy to perhaps reference itself to the rightfully proud "Coonass" culture. 1) Cajun Fried Chicken: "Perfectly seasoned and cooked with our own secret spices." Very delicately seasoned unlike the bold flavors of Cajun spice mix added in when I ate fried chix near West Feliciana Parish, LA. But the buttermilk marinade made the meat soft, moist except the breast which in most cases is almost always drier. The thigh has a combination of lush fat & plush, Jidori-like meat that was impressive. I wish I could only order the thighs. However, the menu says "no substitutions" which I respect. Sides: a) Delightful Hush Puppies like buttermilk donut holes except pleasantly extra crispy almost crunchy on the outside and cakey inside when hot from the frier. Almost subliminal chicken fat flavour as though it were fried in the same oil to fry chicken. b) Corn Bread is moist, dense, cakey. Probably has a bit of wheat flour, and not the crumbly pure corn meal type. 2) Crawfish Étouffée Combo: a) Crawfish Étouffée has a great buttery, suave, smooth roux with subtle Cajun Mirepoix contrasting well with the chewy Crawfish tails. Of the 3, the Étouffée was the most sophisticated. b) Gumbalaya with the same dry, shredded fibrous breast meat absorbing Gumbo soup which had very little Umami. A dash of Cajun Power Lightin' Strikes with a sharp gastrique pepped up the Gumbo enough. c) Red Beans & Rice with that earthy legume scent & rather bland yet porky Sausage was good. When the Cajun Power Garlic sauce was judiciously applied, it kicked this dish up a notch. All the above was served with very soft, well sauced rice. 3) Butter Cake: Heated, soft, gooey, mushy w/ nice light, toasty caramel taste, soothingly butter scented, rounded flavours. Dollop of good dairy scented vanilla ice cream, and drizzling of fruity strawberry sauce. Perfect for those with a major sweet tooth. 1-3a) Iced Tea and lots of it to slake the thirst after 1 1/2 hours of driving to Redondo Beach and to clear my palate during a massive meal of which I am not complaining. MJ née Australia was friendly and convivial, and conveyed a warm "Laissez les bons temp rouler." It's a little piece of Lafayette in Redondo Beach. 3+/4- stars read more

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I was nice to give a 2-stars review. Since the owner apparently got offended by MY review and experience, he decided to comment right away. So here's an update. 1st assumption: I've never eaten here before. Nowhere does my review state this. 2nd assumption: My party and I ate on the patio tables. Nope! I never stated that either! 1st accusation: My review holds no merit. To be an elite yelper of 12 years, my reviews obviously hold some type of weight. 2nd accusation: I want to create drama. Ha! My history of reviews reflects many more positives than negatives. A child could read and see this. This review obviously doesn't match the owner's perspective of how he sees his restaurant and the narrative he THINKS he will bully me into writing. Try being less closed-minded and open to feedback. Trust, I am not a loyal customer for a reason. This food does not fit my personal taste and I would not have RETURNED if it wasn't for supporting my friend' on her birthday. And clearly your customer service was a facade given your nasty reply on Yelp as a business owner. But again, be well with the next venture as I kindly stated in my original review. *1st review* Mehhh... This place is overpriced for the quantity and taste. I ordered a bowl of seafood bisque. For $20, the portion was small. It tasted like basic corn chowder with a few sprinkles of seafood. Fried pickles = thumbs down. Most places sell them crispy and overly salty. These were a far stretch. Fried shrimp = flavorless. Coating was too light and barely fried. This building surely needs a major overhaul. I understand it's closing in a month and understand why. My friend used a napkin to wipe the table in front of her. The napkin was full of dirt! The women's bathroom had patched up stucco on the walls. One toilet did not flush and had no sign on the door. Wow! Saving grace: Customer service was amazing! The restaurant was still pretty busy and filled up as we left. Good luck to the owners on their next venture. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - My original review before receiving a nasty reply from the owner - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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A Bittersweet Farewell to a South Bay Icon! I've been coming here (well first in Hermosa then their food truck now here) for their entire 31+ years! I couldn't let Ragin' Cajun Cafe close its current chapter without one last visit for that authentic Louisiana soul food. This place has been such a staple in Redondo Beach and South Bay and while I'm sad to see the "Cafe" era end, I'm also excited for what's next - it's sure to be a hit! What I had to say goodbye one last time!? * Seafood Bisque: This was incredibly rich and velvety, as always. You can tell they don't ever skimp on the seafood--it was packed with flavor and the perfect way to start the meal. * Hush Puppies: Golden, crispy, and exactly what a hush puppy should be. They have that slightly sweet cornmeal interior that pairs so well with their savory dishes. Always worth adding! * Combo Jambalaya Plate: A massive portion and pure comfort. The spices were spot on--bold but not overwhelming--and every bite was loaded with meat and perfectly cooked rice. My goto comfort... The Next Chapter: For anyone worried about losing these flavors: don't panic! While Ragin' Cajun is closing, the owner and chef are reopening very soon in the same spot as Redondo Beach Grill. It's the same team and the same talent, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they evolve the menu while keeping that local heart alive. Their email to followers says they will keep a few menu items as well (doesn't say which ones!?) Thank you to the entire crew for years of amazing meals and hospitality. These flavors WILL be missed!! See you at the new, well, same spot (new name and decor!?) read more

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Welp. You better go try it now before it disappears! March 1st will be the restaurant's "last call". I'm so bummed that I just now ate here after they've been in business for like 30 years or so? Don't know why they're closing but it's a one of a kind place so go here now! Service was solid, easy parking and feel good Mardi Gras vibes! read more

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Lord knows I love this place to pieces. But today.... I'm not a happy camper. Ordered Bayou Bisque and Seafood bisque. Both withOUT rice. I had the tiniest scoop of soup with the largest portion of rice on both. I did NOT want a cup of $13 rice each. Smh. I'm beyond disappointed today I always know this place to give 110% and always get my order right. But I drove 45 min to come and support just to be given RICE uuuuuugh! I should have looked at it when the hubby picked it up. And the only reason I ordered without rice is because I CANNOT eat white rice. I get really sick. So I had to go to somewhere else to order food. Today was an eat out day. Not a cooking day. read more

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Cute little Cajun place in the South Bay. Spacious and has a parking lot. Walked in on a Friday for lunch without any issue. Service was great and responsive. For food, we went with the wings and fried pickles for appetizers. The pickles were fried well and it overly salty. The ranch was excellent. The wings were great but nothing too special. They taste great and I'm pretty sure they use franks red hot sauce. For entree, I went with the po boy which was excellent. The gumbo was just okay a little less thick than I'd want. Overall, a solid place! read more

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We had to come to Ragin Cajun before they closed their doors at the end of this month. We were so glad we did. Since my stroke, my taste buds were affected, but I was able to taste the delicious Bayou Biaque. We also had a Hurricane to celebrate New Orleans. We shared a fried chicken dinner which was fantastic. We love the Bayou Bisque so much, we ordered a large to go. Thank you for serving great food for over 3 decades. read more

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Grilled alligator is better than fried alligator?! Think a cross between frog legs-fish-chicken texture. Highly recommend. I sampled 3 things on happy hour: Gumbolaya 2/5: too salty; rice was too hard or stale? Fried catfish and fried okra: 5/5. My friends had the oyster po'boy and crab cake étouffée: both were excellent. They have really strong and tasty hurricanes Service is fast and friendly. Family style. Will be back soon. read more

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Kristina and I returned to one of our favorite South Redondo haunts, Rajin Cajun, for a night of sports and great food. Per our tradition, we sat at the bar to take advantage of their excellent TV setup. It was a wild night for sports, featuring a Lakers/Clippers showdown and the Chicago Bears clinching an overtime victory against Green Bay. While the Cajun specialties are always tempting, we went with Nick's Burger and Cajun fries this time. The burger was delicious, but the variety of Cajun dipping sauces really took the fries to the next level. We were also pleasantly surprised by the wine list; we spotted a Chardonnay for $30 and were thrilled to find out it was Josh. Between the affordable wine, the great food, and the upcoming Journey Jukebox concert series this February, Rajin Cajun continues to be a local favorite. read more

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This is the only cajun place I could find in South Bay. So, I was really excited to find it. It is located on PCH and it has its own small parking lot. Somehow it was full when there were only 6 tables occupied. Not sure what happens when the restaurant gets full. I had the crawfish étouffée combo, which had the crawfish étouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice. The gumbo was fire. The red beans and rice was great too. The étouffée wasn't living up to expectations. The crawfish had not taste. It was bland. I drowned it with the sauces on the table plus the salt and pepper. I even put in the butter that came with the roll. Not sure if I was supposed to mix everything up but it wasn't what I expected. I'm no expert and don't claim to be one of cajun food but this isn't my first étouffée, and it didn't live up unfortunately. I would come back to try the other dishes. Like I said, the gumbo, red bean, and rice were good. I'll probably try the jumbolya next time. The decor was interesting. I'm guessing they were trying to make it look "cajun". It was cute. read more

It's a really fun place with wonderful people working there. I wasn't wowed by gumbalaya (gumbo over kumbaya). I think wanted a little more heat out of it. I did really enjoy the bisque, it had the spice level I wanted. The beignets I had were puffed up well, but my wife's were flat. The fried shrimp was really good, not greasy at all. They brought me a birthday beignet with a bday sparkler, fun. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - Cajun Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Absolutely amazing and delicious food! Each and every time ... always delicious. We had multiple items from boudin to vegan and regular gumbo .. to the shrimp po''boys .. to red beans and rice to the beignets. I know I'm forgetting some items. Authentic Louisiana dishes you can only savor in Cajun country. Service was fantastic and very friendly. The entire vibe in the restaurant is great. We always love to spend time here. read more

The chicken was bland, immensely lacked of flavor. BARELY any Cajun seasoning. The lemon used as a garnish was bigger than the chicken. My friend ordered the vegan gumbo and there was no vegan sausage in it, when we spoke the manager she tried to convince her that there was some in her bowl. Judging by the quality, taste, and overall representation of the food it doesn't surprise me why the place is going out of business. read more

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I've been going to Ragin Cajun for almost 30 years and even followed Steve Domingue to his different locations. Loyal doesn't even begin to cover it. About 11 years ago, Steve sold it to another Steve (don't get them confused), and it has never been the same. Since then, this place has been run straight into the ground. The food is a sad shadow of what it used to be--bland, inconsistent, and honestly disappointing. The service? Worse. Slow, careless, and completely lacking the charm and pride that once made this place special. It's no surprise they're closing. This didn't "just happen." When you ruin the food and let the service go downhill, loyal customers eventually stop coming. Longtime fans watched a beloved spot get dismantled piece by piece, and this is the result. What a shameful ending to what used to be a great place. I'm sure the owner will have to have his say since he replies to every negative review with how great the place is, they've won best Cajun Food South Bay every year which is not hard to do.... What other Cajun place is there?! In addition, he claims everything is homemade.... The okra is frozen and from a bag. I buy the same stuff. read more

Rage InCajun: A Feast Worth Pacing Yourself For If you're planning a meal at Rage InCajun, here's some advice: skip the sides unless you're really hungry. The portions are deceptively generous, and the dishes are incredibly filling. I ordered a side of the vegan gumbo to start, and while it was delicious, I couldn't finish it once my main dish--a bowl of catfish etouffee--arrived. The rice alone is hearty enough to fill you up, and the servings are much larger than they appear. That said, save room for dessert if you can. The butter cake is rich, moist, and absolutely worth it. If you're heading there for lunch, the lunch specials are a great option--you can get a half sandwich and two sides, which is still plenty of food. Beyond the food, the atmosphere at Rage InCajun is always a treat, especially around the holidays. They go all out with festive decorations, making it a fun spot to bring kids. Between the flavorful dishes and the lively ambiance, it's a great dining experience, just be prepared for a serious food coma afterward! read more

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There are a few cajun-style restaurants in the South Bay, and in my opinion, Ragin Cajun is the best of the lot; maybe not as good as what you'd find on Bourbon Street, but as good as you're going to get when you're more than a thousand miles from NOLA. The menu has a wide range of items. There are many other events like music every Friday night, special dinners and concerts, and the occasional crawfish boil. Of course, I always have to try the gumbo at a Cajun restaurant, and here there are two, a chicken & sausage gumbo and a vegan gumbo. Very good, and even better after adding some hot sauces to the mix. There are so many dishes that I've had I'm not sure what to say. The po-boys have always been good. The seafood (catfish, salmon, snapper, shrimp, lobster, etc.) has always made a great dinner. For a treat, there are some cajun delicacies like frog legs and alligator. If someone in your party isn't very daring, they can always order a burger and fries. I will mention that I was a regular visitor a couple of decades ago when Ragin Cajun was located on Pier Ave in Hermosa Beach. Since they moved to their new location on PCH in Redondo Beach, I don't come as often, but when I get an itch to have some cajun food, this restaurant is my first choice. read more

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Ive been here a couple times. Once for an event held out on the patio. They brought out a few things for us to sample. Then I cam back for dinner which was ok. I had catfish bites. Pretty lively & fun atmosphere. They have some onsite parking in a lot that fills up on popular nights. read more

We've lived in the area for ten years and I've driven by so many times and finally made it inside. Ironically we were trying to go to boiling crab but didn't feel like waiting 2 hours for a table- so we ended up at Ragin Cajun. Their seafood boil was pretty good and we thought the shrimp were especially fresh. We would've liked a few more potatoes and more than one piece of corn. Also tried the alligator and tots. The alligator was interesting. Glad we tried it. Big fyi- "tots" equals fries and not tater tots! We made this mistake but staff did give us the tater tots anyway. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - Seafood boil with sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. I've passed it multiple times but it never caught my attention. The menu is vast. There are so many options to choose from, in a good way. I decided to go with the fried chicken meal. It was a little heavy (as there are 4 pieces), but I shared it with my date. The chicken was piping hot but it lacked some salt/seasoning. I tried frog legs for the first time and it was definitely better than I expected. The seafood bisk my date got was phenomenal. It had a chowder consistency and was very flavorful. I enjoyed the red beans & rice, but would've liked a little more rice than beans. We ordered a pitcher of the hurricane and it was pretty strong. There was a little too much ice in the pitcher, but other than that, no complaints. Overall practically everything we ordered was delicious. I would come back and try some other menu items. read more

Ragin Cajun is a wonderful restaurant that has been a big part of our community. The owners are a fantastic couple. The staff is great and of course the food is delicious. My favorites have always been the gumbo & jambalaya. read more

2026 annual birthday celebration at 1 of thee most authentic Cajun spots in LA. I ate so much so much tasty food that I had to take off my watch. After opening gifts at the table I ended up forgetting my watch at Ragin Cajun. Once I got home I called and spoke with Lisa who so graciously looked for it even though it was pretty busy at dinner time on a Saturday night, left my name and contact information and she called me back within 30 mins with good news that she found it on the floor. Selfless salt of the earth people serving amazing Cajun delicious meals. Heartbroken to see 'em go, but looking forward to the rebranding here. read more

Crab fest means crab in stock not deals on the crab. Service was super friendly but definitely overpriced dishes. Got some food from HH menu and they were mid, only worth the price during HH. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Prices are far too high for what you get. It's also disappointing to see the owner argue with customers in reviews -- not a good look. Given the experience, it's not surprising to hear they're closing. read more

Goodbye, Ragin Cajun! The owners have announced that they'll be closing down at the end of March, for good. I wish them well, and hope that Steve Domingue (hope I got that right!) and his family pop up with another Cajun restaurant soon. My son always loves the alligator bites. This time I tried a cup of vegan or vegetarian (sorry, I'm neither, and I've forgotten which category this dish fell into) cup of gumbo. Served with red beans and rice. Yummy flavors, but still way too spicy for this gringa's palate. I'll be cooking more rice to dilute that sassy spicy zing! Leftovers should be perfect then! Sadly, they were out of our favorite dessert, pecan pie. So, I opted for peach cobbler. When I got it, it was served cold. If I ever ordered it again, I'd get it warmed up, and with the ice cream melting on top, it would be pretty close to perfect... I will miss Ragin Cajun. To be honest, we'd have dined there more often if the prices weren't so high. Perhaps that's why they're closing, the food costs priced them out of the market. All I can say is, Laissez less bon temps roulez! (Let the good times roll! read more

Fantastic service and good food. Me and my roommate went on a Saturday night just after the rush. The food and drinks came o it quickly. The server timed the orders well and entree came out after appetizer. We got the fried catfish which was fantastic. Their gumbalaya is fantastic. Gumbo was good goo but the gumbalaya was more hearty. We split a softshell crab po boy and this is the reason for the reduced star. The crab itself was well fried and slightly fishy which is fine, but for the price, I expected ceab in every bite but it was mostly bread and very bland. We'll definitely be back and try other things. What we tried is equivalent to what I used to get in rural Alabama, just higher price point of course since it's LA. Lastly, their beignets were fantastic dipped in caramel. I will update and hopefully get my rating up to 5 stars after my next visit read more

I have been eating here for years. So sad that they are closing. I went with friends to celebrate my birthday before they closed. I had one of my favorites Gumbalya. My friends enjoyed their meals as well Service was a bit slow however it was a busy Friday lunchtime and not any wait staff. I will miss my hangout. I have spent many lunches here as a time at the bar watching play offs games. read more

Overpriced. Rude owner who made us wait 40 minutes for a table and let others go ahead of us. Do I know you, asked the owner As she stepped in front of me to let me know that she was the owner. What I forgot to mention was that I was about to be seated and I asked the hostess to wait a minute so I can grab my friends. There was no one in line at that poin. I came back within a minute with my two friends to a line of peopl, my table gone, the entire line was seated as you all made us stand there and wait. So yes, I must've been glaring and p'd off. Stephe, you remember me? Funny not once did you apologize for the wait or ask us to move. Where were we supposed to wait? We were literally being seated and then not being seated and left standing there. I don't usually to maga owned establishments. And this is why. Instead of apologizing, you're going to tell me that I look down on staff?!? Ha! I waited tables all through college and I would never ignore customers or give away their tables. Like I said, rude. read more

It was looking good, the server was nice and friendly. I ordered to go at the bar today just after lunch (2 pm) in an empty restaurant. The atmosphere gives you the illusion of what you can imagine and I hoped their cajun food was going to be about. Cajun fun flavor - Cajun license plates, fleur-dis-lis all around, alligator heads, dollar bills taped to the walls (good looks, signs of life and good times). Today the ambiance was much better than the food. The catfish bites while looking delicious had very little taste, as there was no Cajun in that catfish. The fried okra was pretty tasteless and not what you would be expecting from a place called the Ragin Cajun Cafe. Are you picking up the theme here? I shouldn't and don't even need to comment about the Cajun fries because you know seasoned taste was not on the menu today. I was all set for some tasty, seasoned and maybe even a bit spicy lunch and what I got was disappointment. 0 for 3 on food generally means I'm not coming back. read more

Sad to see Steve and Lisa are closing the fantastic Ragin Cajun Cafe. They are super people who have served the South Bay the last 30 years with great Louisiana style food and hospitality. They made everyone who came in feel like family so it feels like a loss in the family with the closing. I hope they will continue with a new concept somewhere in the area soon. All the best to you two! read more

Wanted seafood for lunch near the beach & other places don't open until after 3pm! Luckily this place was open, wasn't crowded at all maybe 1-2 other tables. Tried the gumbalaya as an appetizer - gumbo jambalaya mix, it was just okay. The rice was on the hard side. Shrimp boil as the entree, I was pleasantly surprised because I typically eat boil in a bag seafood. THIS was delicious. Seasoning was perfect, shrimp were fresh and plump! I added sausage & asked for extra lemons & butter. I would go back for their seafood boil! Our server was Steven, he was very attentive. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - Shrimp Boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The good: This place always has the coolest outdoor seasonal decorations! The place drew my attention because they have giant inflatables on their roof and a fun outdoor space. We came on a weekend and there was live music outside (Def Leopard covers). There was a good crowd and my toddler and her cousin enjoyed dancing to the lively music. I tried the fried pickle appetizer, chicken tenders, a fish dish and a few of my other family's dishes. The bad: The fried pickled were recommended but weren't that interesting. The batter fell off the pickles and the pickles were pretty hard inside. The portions weren't as big as I expected and all of the food was just ok. I felt like the food wasn't the freshest. Parking was difficult. Their parking lot was blocked off for the outdoor concert so we had to look for street parking across the street and up the hill. The interesting: It's walking distance to the beach! read more

Seafood here is good I'm mad they don't have alligator bites no more but the bartender makes good strong drinks and the service here is great.. read more

Ragin Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I went right around Halloween, and I loved the decorations! They really went all out which I appreciated. Staff were super nice and helpful. I found my food to be just okay, but that's partially my own fault. I'm not a big fan of fish, so I got the chicken sandwich and it was fairly bland. But that is on me for not getting the food they excel at making. I did try some of the bayou bisque and that was good. And the beignets were also quite tasty! read more

My bf and I happen to be in the area and read reviews so we decided to give it a try. The ambience was very cozy and very New Orleans style. Loved that they provided our drinks in mason jars, the host was very sweet and accommodating. We ended up ordering the cup of chicken and sausage gumbo, Mac n cheese, shrimp poboy and red beans and rice. Everything was good. And was made fresh to order. We would definitely be back and we'd like to explore more of what else their menu has to offer. Thank you for the hospitality, we appreciate it. read more

This use to be my go to if I wanted a good Cajun meal. I haven't been in quite awhile and needless to say , I will not go back. My appetizer was great. I had fried okra but the rest of my party's food was mediocre to say the least. The catfish bites were not seasoned at all. I had a shrimp po boy sandwich that was tolerable but the fried shrimp was tasteless and the stuffed red snapper left a lot to be desired. For the money that was spent, I would not recommend. I should have suspected something when I walked in. The place was practically empty. The only thing I can say positive is that our waitress was very polite and accommodating. She took the shrimp off our bill when we asked to send it back. I was very disappointed with the meal. Don't know if there was a change in the chef or not but it didn't taste like a Cajun cuisine. I do not recommend. read more

Food was great!! Service was great! Melissa's service was outstanding!! I will definitely visit again. read more

Best seafood in the South Bay. If I could eat here everyday I would. I don't have 1 specific thing I love because the entire menu is top! Service and ambiance are all authentic read more

Excellent service. Food was delicious. Was greeted as soon as we walked in the owner was so sweet. She asked if she could take a picture of my daughter because she graduated and posted her on the restaurant's Instagram. read more

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Nola native, and I thought this place was pretty good. Red beans had good flavor, though andouille was a bit mild. Etouffe had good depth and it came with a good amount of crawfish tails. Shrimp poboy had nicely done fried shrimp and dressing, but the bread was off mark (was fresh, but was more like Jimmy John's instead of poboy bread). Corn bread was super moist, though on sweet side. Small gripe, but hot sauces were strange - why not just keep it real with tobasco, Louisiana hot sauce or even crystal? no outside place can really do cajun justice, but this place is as close as it comes. I'd come here again. Service was also good. read more