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    Ragin' Cajun

    3.4 (671 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Poboy and gumbo
    Darian C.

    Their crawfish was pretty good, it was seasoned well and when we went it was $10 per pound. I didn't enjoy the Poboy as much, it was a bit expensive and it didn't really taste special. The service was great, we had a table for 13 and they were able to get our orders and food out quick which was nice. The staff were friendly and the store was clean.

    Abita beer
    Alfredo C.

    Tonight the place was packed and very noisy. Our waitress did an excellent job under difficult circumstances. We enjoyed grilled fish which was the Thursday night, special, and gumbo, and étouffée.

    Gulf Coast Fried Oysters (six)
    Ardara H.

    The food was amazing and the managerial staff and/or owner was very personable. Ordered the fried oysters and shrimp then substituted the fries for onion rings. The temperature was perfect. The seats and tables were clean. Sports was displaying on the televisions. A grand spot to stop in.

    Cajun food
    Gary M.

    You don't have to leave Houston to get authentic Cajun food this place is great complete with zideco music

    Tim C.

    The cup of seafood gumbo and half of a fried crawfish/mudbug combo was very tasty. My wife liked her crawfish etouffee but thought my gumbo was slightly better. We shared and enjoyed the boudin eggrolls....first time we've had these and they were amazing.

    Seafood Gumbo

    Dropped in for lunch. Wife had the Blackened Chicken Alfredo, which she described as tasty. I had the Shrimp Brochette and the Seafood Gumbo. The Shrimp Brochette was unremarkable, but the remoulade really made the dish. Let's talk about the gumbo. We'll, if you want to call it that. It was way overcooked. The veggies that could be recognized, were so overcooked that they turned to mush in the mouth and were flavorless. There was heat as an aftertaste, as if seeking validation through being spicy. I really could not finish this as it was simply unpalatable. Oh, and no okra. Hello!!! I simply would not recommend this place and a three is being very generous. I won't be back.

    Taryn H.

    Always love this place during crawfish season. Best prices, service and flavour! I come here with my best friend every year and we have 9 pounds of crawfish each!

    Seafood boil and boudin

    I ordered a seafood boil through Uber Eats and it was absolutely disgusting. The seafood tasted old and was completely overcooked, rubbery, and inedible. I also ordered boudin, and it was just as bad: flavorless, dry, and honestly just gross. I couldn't even finish the meal. To make matters worse, Uber Eats refused to give me a refund despite the poor quality of the food. Extremely disappointing experience all around. Save your money! Reply to the "owner": It's not about how long the food sat in the Uber driver's car, the issue is the flavor. As someone whose mother is from Southwest Louisiana, I know what Cajun food is supposed to taste like, and this wasn't it. The food was nasty, overcooked, and flavorless, POINT BLANK PERIOD!!!! You saying "NOT ONE COMPLAINT" like everyone has the same taste buds is ridiculous. Just because others didn't speak up doesn't mean I'm wrong for doing so. And calling a paying customer "lazy" and "ignorant" just because they didn't like your food? That says everything about you as a business owner. With that attitude, I truly hope this review helps potential customers think twice. I'll be posting my review on every platform possible, and I will dispute the charge with my bank using your nasty response as evidence.

    Blackened shrimp Chargrilled oysters Boudin eggrolls
    Eric M.

    The outside is a bit tacky, but I love it! The inside reminds me of being in Baton Rouge, complete with Zydeco playing. The food was great. I had blackened shrimp with dirty rice, boudin egg rolls, and chargrilled oysters. Hands down the oysters were the best on my tray. I can't speak to the service, as there was none. You order at the counter, they call your number when the food is ready. The folks taking orders were friendly and provided recommendations. Seemed like great service to me.

    Michael E.

    Houston staple and u can't go wrong here. Owner is always showing kindness for years.

    Crawfish
    Cynthia G.

    The food is good. The service is fast. A lil bit pricey. But it worthy. Dont get distracted with the can soda. Cuz they have a fountain drink

    Gulf Coast Oysters
    Brianna M.

    I love coming here on random weekdays. Never crowded and always on point. Came here once for oysters and never looked back until I'm otw to get more. The service is attentive but once the food comes out we don't need anything but time. The outside area didn't have a server so we sat our there at our own risk. The oysters were fresh and juicy and more than enough to share a dozen. Love all the fishing memorabilia on the walls

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    Great Food all the way around. Seafood. Is so delicious, Grilled oyster on half shell or so delicious.

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    Food is delicious, the shrimp and crawfish po boy is the best. Otherwise it's exactly as it looks like, a casual place to sit and eat.

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    Chargrilled oysters were not fresh at all! Tasted terrible and made me sick. There are way better places to get oysters.

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    After twice finding this place closed during posted open hours finally got a chance to try their fare. Tasty food at shockingly high prices

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    Eunice

    Eunice

    4.3
    (695 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    I've been here a few times before, and being a sucker for second chances, I wanted to see if things…read morehad improved from my last visit, thankfully, they have. Feels good when an establishment takes pride in their customer's feedback and puts a plan into action. Honestly, part of me was hoping that last time was just a fluke or an off day. This time around, everything from the service to the food was great. We had a 12:30 Sunday reservation for two and opted to sit inside this time. We ordered the cast-iron cornbread, chargrilled oysters, and a cup of gumbo each to start. For entrées, I had the Gulf Fish, while my husband went with the crawfish Florentine. Everything came out beautifully timed, almost like a perfectly paced three-course meal, which obviously made the whole experience feel elevated and relaxed. Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and on top of everything without being overbearing. I also tried the prickly pear aid (non-alcoholic), and it was super refreshing, definitely worth ordering if you like a little tartness to cleanse your palate. Overall, this visit felt like a completely different experience than last time. It delivered the elevated experience a place like Eunice promises and what I was used to originally. Looking forward to celebrating my birthday here in June!

    I visited yesterday with a few friends for the first time. The restaurant itself was very…read moreimpressive and clean, well decorated, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was disappointing due to both the service and the food quality. Our server was very slow throughout the evening. After ordering cocktails, it took approximately 20 minutes for them to arrive. We then ordered our meals... I had the burger and fries, while my girlfriend ordered the shrimp and grits. Both dishes were noticeably over salted. After finishing our meals, we waited an additional 15-20 minutes just to receive a dessert menu. Eventually, we decided not to wait any longer and went to Dessert Gallery down the street instead. While the atmosphere and appearance of the restaurant were excellent, the slow service and food issues negatively impacted the experience. Based on this visit, I would likely not return.

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    Cajun Duck Poppers
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    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    4.4
    (314 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I'm not a big COOKED seafood fan, but I really wanted to make good use of some Houstonians'…read morerecommendations. I was told yo go to Josephine's! There was no wait, since we went pretty early. Around happy hour time! I got an Art Car IPA, which was served very cold and refreshing... about as refreshing as IPAs can be. The staff helped us through the menu, and I decided to go with the shrimp and grits, with the warning that it wasn't the traditional shrimp and grits. It came out rather quickly and I thought it was delicious! The grits were nice, creamy, and flavorful, and the shrimp was very tender.

    Another great spot for happy hour bites and bevs! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm with $1.50…read moregulf oysters, $8 cocktails, and $8 select wines. They also have some food specials. My first happy hour visit I tried their Mississippi-style chicken on a stick (good, but I prefer San Antonio's milanesa version dipped in pickled jalapeno juice). But standouts at Josephine's, for me, are the: :: Smoked redfish dip--we sometimes order two because my boyfriend powers through this app. :: Blue Crab Rice Bowl--a lot of fun flavors going on and it's very filling. Make it an entree. :: And of course, their oysters. I'm an oyster happy hour girlie! Check out my Yelp list of oyster happy hours: https://www.yelp.com/collection/ZhuQbFKQfzO2TR6QFYMc0w/Oyster-Happy-Hour :: The beau loves their pea salad; said it's just like his grandma used to make. I don't fully rec the the jerk fish collars, as this dish has a lot of bones and it's hard to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a great cocktail list--they've got frozen margs and frozen sidecar.

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    Inside - back area seating
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
    Blue Crab Rice Bowl-$26. RICH!

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    Blue Crab Rice Bowl-$26. RICH!
    Zydeco Louisiana Diner

    Zydeco Louisiana Diner

    4.4
    (296 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Marty, Marty, Marty.... By some awesome quirk of fate, my…read morefriend John and I happened past this quaint little Diner in downtown Houston on our way to a meeting. Just before closing, we had the place to ourselves and got to shoot the S with the owner who gave us its very cool history. 38 years in, and a few miles on his ledger, Marty still cranks out some fabulous food! The place was like walking into the 50's, with the old school metal tables and ample linoleum. I LOVE Louisiana cooking, and it couldn't have been more authentic. The only problem I had with my shrimp gumbo is the bowl was too small (actually a filling portion) and loaded with succulent, tender shrimp. Yummmmm! The cornbread was sublime and dipping it in the gumbo was killer! John had a Po Boy and said it was heavenly. The fries were obviously fresh cut and perfect. We finished with the bread pudding as we are both connoisseurs, and boy did it not disappoint. Thank You for yet another 5 star experience and a return visit will be on the horizon! Cheers, JimG

    This place is really delicious. I'm a creole/cajun food lover and am always excited to try new…read morecajun spots in town and this place immediately became a return spot. Their shrimp basket- definitely use the table seasoning (the orange one is the cajun one) to give the fries a kick and flavor but the shrimp doesn't need it! It's sooo tasty and complex kinds of savory. Also not super heavy nor greasy. The catfish is also yum, cornmeal kind of batter. I'd rec the hot sauce for it. Love the crisp and how it's fried to perfection. Fried chicken was devoured by husband in 3 minutes. The guy at the counter was cool and friendly and loved his vibe. It's In a neat part of town where you can watch htown traffic go by or watch the rain pour. I ended my Yelp review absence streak just to post this review. It's awesome!

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    Marty and crew
    Zydeco Louisiana Diner
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    Funky cool outside
    The Rouxpour

    The Rouxpour

    3.9
    (710 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    my husband and I had a delicious meal and amazing customer service with Michelle. The Sea Bass…read morespecial was incredible.

    I don't know why it took me so long to come here. This Rouxpour (there are more than one) is…read morelocated adjacent to Memorial City Mall on the Gessner side of the mall near the old ice rink. Inside it's a nice restaurant with an upscale feel to it. I ordered a house salad for $9 to start and the Pasta Rosa entree for another $28. The salad arrived first with a generous amount of romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots and chopped eggs on top. With my chosen ranch dressing it was a good tasting salad. The Pasta Rosa dish had sliced Parmesan strips on top of penne with shrimp, crawfish and sausage for the protein with mushrooms and a tomato cream sauce. This meal initially tricked me. My first impression was that while there was plenty of protein the taste of the tomato cream sauce was lacking some flavor. I expected more. However as I kept eating and getting beyond the top layer of the food the flavor increased significantly. I think that the proteins caused the sauce in the lower half of the dish to create more punch. This dish got better and better and I changed my mind. It turned out to be a very good tasting and filling meal. Finally the table service was very good too. P.S. I also tried part of another appetizer which was the bar b q shrimp for $16. They were tasty. I like Rouxpour and would return. My only negative is that their prices are a little on the high side in my opinion.

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    Awesome bar
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    One dozen oysters
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    Shrimp pasta
    Crawfish Cafe

    Crawfish Cafe

    4.5
    (276 reviews)
    20.6 mi
    $$

    One thing about crawfish cafe is you can always count on them to be consistent. This was my first…read moretime coming to this location and everything was spot on. The service, the drinks, the food, everything measured up to what makes crawfish cafe my favorite sea food spot. I started with the crawfish beignets and chargrilled oysters. The beignets were made fresh as they came to the table warm and fluffy. They were so good, I had to order a second round of them. For the main course I got the Combo 4. This comes with 1 snow crab cluster, 1/2 lb shrimp, 1/2 lb live crawfish, 1 corn, 1 potato. I went with my usual "House Special Blend Sauce" this is Garlic Butter & Kickin Cajun mixed together. I think this is the best deal on the menu.

    I had a bad experience my first time eating crawfish. Since then, I never really cared to try it…read moreagain.. until the crew introduced me to Crawfish Cafe!! I was still a bit skeptical when ordering, but I knew they wouldn't steer me wrong. This place is clean with a huge dining room. Service was great, and prices are not bad at all. We were seated immediately upon walking in on a Sunday, right before the lunch rush came. I am salivating as I'm writing this because the flavors of everything we ordered is still fresh on my mind!! Bottom line: just try it at least once! They know what they're doing here. It's no wonder this place is poppin!! Next time I'm back, I'll try to make another stop so I can get my own bag of crawfish. I played it safe this visit and got the Crawfish Etouffee, lol. I was lazy to peel them, so this fit the bill for me that day. We all liked what we ordered, but I was traumatized from my first experience with crawfish from a seafood boil I went to a few years back. Crawfish Cafe renewed my faith, and I am now a believer!! I shall be back!!

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    Dining area
    Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.
    Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.
    Tender shrimp smothered in a zesty, buttery sauce! Packed with flavor and ready to dig in.

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    Tender shrimp smothered in a zesty, buttery sauce! Packed with flavor and ready to dig in.
    Backyard Boil House

    Backyard Boil House

    4.4
    (105 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Awesome food, good music, did I say good food!!! Service was exceptional. Family friendly. You know…read morethe food is good when you ask for plain rice just to eat the seafood boil sauce!! Thank you Nina, we will be back!

    Okay let me tell you. The food... is damn good. My friends and I arrived right as the restaurant…read moreopened at 2 PM. The parking is a little tricky or strange. The lines are diagonal, but you actually have to park your car straight Um, the exterior does not have a sign so you may get a little confused, because it's on the corner of Scott and McGregor but there's no sign indicating what the restaurant's called, but anywho. The interior of the place is surprising it's really cute, cozy esthetic, and has a large patio, that I didn't try because it's too hot. You order your food at the bar, my friend, and I both got a moscato. And no, thanks, it is box wine, and it was flat, and it wasn't good. My other friend ordered An old-fashioned and she said, it tasted pretty good. I ordered the catfish and grits, 10 out of 10. The catfish was fried perfectly. The grits were nice and creamy I. Also got a side of red beans and rice and they were fire. Really, really good. My friend additionally got the grits with shrimp. She said it was good. Now. Would I return back to this place? Probably not. Would I order pickup? Absolutely because the the one big issue, as someone else stated, the food is good, if you can get it, it took an hour for our food to come out. We had finished our drinks and were parched. They don't offer you water because again, you have to order at the counter and the food took an hour to come out and to the point some people that ordered after us got their food before us. I think there is literally only one person working in the kitchen. My recommendation is, if you want to check this place out, come partially full and with patience or call in your order for pickup. So yes, the food is good but I will not be dining in again

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    Crab legs
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