I used Yelp to select this restaurant for lunch. I came in an 4 employees were sitting around in…read moretheir phones. I was told to seat myself. After a few minutes one came over asking if I wanted the buffet which looked good but I wasn't that hungry. I ordered a Po Boy off the menu. It took a really long time. All the while watching the waitress try and get something off her shoe. Once the cook said my food ready, she was still messing with her shoe. Someone else brought my food. Once I started to eat it, it was slathered in mayo and there were very few shrimp on it. The few that were supplied were tasty.The fries were cold. I ate about half my meal and left all the fries. No one ever checked on me or asked if I wanted a refill in my drink. This place has potential if the employees cared. I won't be returning when in the area. Maybe it was just a bad day but that was my experience. I dislike giving bad reviews but I was nauseous the rest of the day from all the mayo

Stoped on a Sunday afternoon in my way home on a long trip the food is amazing and super fresh the…read moreatmosphere is very Louisiana and the service was over the top I will make this drive to eat here again

I ordered a sandwich to go. The menu said it came with chips. I did not get chips. The gumbo was…read morenot good. The rice in it was overcooked. Everything tasted bland.

This restaurant is a local secret! I'm from out of town so probably wouldn't have stopped here by…read morejust passing by but glad I was invited to lunch. The sandwich was good with fresh soft delicious bread! The service was outstanding, very attentive and friendly. The actual interior of the restaurant looks dated, but was very clean. Yes, I recommend this place for lunch.

I wanted a soul food lunch and came here. I was not disappointed. The dining room is spacious so…read moregreat for large groups and work lunches. I got the special of the day which was baked chicken with rice and gravy and two sides. They guy serving was super sweet to explain to me the ordering process and I had a great conversation with the woman in line before me who comes every week for the Wednesday special. For my sides, I chose the greens and mashed potatoes. Even though I got two starches, it was worth it because the mashed potatoes and gravy were worth having as a main dish! I loved the greens, too, especially since they had all the hot sauce and peppers and vinegar choices you could want. The chicken was fork tender and I left nothing on the plate. I love that they provide each guest a little wrapped package of cornbread and iced cake of the day, too. I will definitely be stopping at Pamela's any time I'm in town.

FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

We had breakfast this morning, and my pancakes were delicious and cooked to perfection. I'll order…read morethose again. My partner had the omelet plate, and he told me it was delicious. This is definitely a friendly, home town restaurant.

Food is always good and it's always very busy. No pretension. Just a plain place to eat.read more

The food was delicious and the service was great! We tried several new dishes we had never eaten…read morebefore that were super tasty!

Delicious food! Excellent service! Aisha was our server and she rocked it! She shared helpful…read moretidbits from other customers on which dishes are popular (hello, fried broccoli!) and we could taste why! Easy in-n-out of parking lot. Hopefully, the landlord will supply more signage. Meantime, tell your friends!

We enjoyed a great lunch at The Pig. My shrimp po boy and red beans & rice hit the spot! My wife…read moreloved the brisket tacos and my daughter had a great cheeseburger. And you can't beat the friendly people in St. Joseph!

My husband and I were staying at Lake Bruin state park nearby. We decided to stop in for dinner on…read moreSaturday evening. We shared the pulled pork and brisket sandwich and had a beer. Both sandwiches were good but we liked the brisket the best. We sat at a table in the dining area. The bar was interesting in that it had caps embedded in it. The service was prompt and attentive. If you are in the area stop in.

The food was delicious. The man who brought our plates out was very friendly…read more The restaurant is precious! Decorated so cute for the Easter holiday. But... very unwelcoming! No greeting whatsoever! The young girl at the register truly did not want to be bothered by anyone who entered the restaurant. I would give her a zero! If you have to keep her, it would be best for your business to place her in the kitchen so no one has to interact with her. We were there on Friday, March 6. I have debated on giving a review. If this was my business, I would want to know how this employee treats those who enter the restaurant. Anyone, I mean anyone , could be better than her. A simple, "Hi, welcome to ...

Lunch was quite good! Everything was very hot and flavorful in a nice setting. We enjoyed watching…read moresmall town Main Street across from Grand Coteau while we ate. Service was good as well. Highly recommend the gumbo and chicken fried chicken!

We had seen the business in passing many times. Today we were looking for a spot that was new to…read moreus, and so I scanned the business, profile , reviews and pictures and chose J & H Cookin. I ordered a Fried Shrimp Po Boy with fries, my wife ordered the Catfish Platter with fried okra and crinkle cut fries. Our server was very pleasant, and attentive, but not bugging us. She was patient with us since it was our first visit. Our food was cooked to order and the plates looked very delicious and filling. I was surprised to see a bowl of gravy coming to the table. I dipped a few fries in the gravy and was blown away by the unexpected flavor. We declined desserts, but their sweet offerings of Fried Apple and Peach Pies, milkshakes, and hand dipped ice cream was tough to pass up. We're coming back for the Chargrilled Burgers. A BIGGG PLUS, When We Arrived At Our Car, Our Server Ran Out As If Something Was Wrong. She handed us our santizizer that we left on the table. I can't tell you how many bottles we've left and no one returned them to us. Impressive, Most Impressive!!!

Traveling through and found this gem of a place. Excellent food and service! Will definitely be…read moreback when in the area.

The catfish is great. Staff are great; good service. Patrons give each other at the buffet.read more

Small town feel and great food, employees are very friendly... buffet on Sundays and it's…read morefantastic...