Stumbled across this place from Yelp. Only three reviews but all good and recent so gave it a try…read more Unassuming from the outside, clean and spacious on the inside. Friendly, prompt service. We ordered the sausage cheese dip at the suggestion of another reviewer and it's a great choice! Large portion sbd the chips are seasoned just right. I had the grilled cheese brisket. Again, large portion full of gooey cheese goodness. Husband had the chicken Rockefeller. It didn't look like much when served but husband said the flavors were great. Left stuffed and glad we ventured a bit off course for this place.

We had a delicious meal here at the Bayou Cajun Smokehouse. My husband had the Jambalaya and said…read moreit was good and I had the Shrimp Po' Boy and it was delicious. Fried pickle app was a little too salty for our taste. But still delicious just couldn't eat too many of them and the Sausage Cheese dip with seasoned chips was amazing. Great prices and lot of good menu options. I watched as everyone's food came out and it all looked so good. Waitresses were extremely nice and attentive. Restaurant was very clean. We will be back and definitely suggest this place for a night out.

This place was so yummy. I was actually surprised how good the cajun food was here. The three way…read moresampler was everything. I could have eaten three orders, even though the portion was gigantic. The batter was amazing. While fried nothing was overly greasy. The alligator was amazingly flavor. The po boy was everything you want: fresh bread, perfectly fried fish, good about of mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. The server was really personable, and the beer list was good. Hope to be able to visit again soon.

Used to really enjoy going there, but not any more since they changed their menu and raised prices.read more

Broussards is a big, friendly place with a broad menu full of tempting dishes. We loved the relaxed…read morepace and the food. The Caesar salad was well dressed with fresh shaved cheese and spicy croutons. The shrimp etouffee over buttered noodles was creamy and delicious. Everything was good, would definitely eat there again. The outdoor space looks perfect for a summer evening.

Walked around town and was very happy to stumble into this place…read more Service was outstanding, owner came out and talked with us. She asked if we ordered cornbread and we hadn't so she personally brought us a slice straight out of the oven. We ordered several things so we could try them. Shrimp étouffée was outstanding. Gumbo was outstanding, jambalaya was good but a tad sweet for my taste. Red beans and rice with some hot sauce . The owner told us to top the cornbread with some of the gumbo, she was so right. Place was busy for a Sunday afternoon and interior was very inviting. Great job and we'll be back next time we're in the area.

Great food and fantastic service! The gumbo is the best…read moreever! You can tell the high quality of this restaurant by its packed parking lot! Bob

I'm in town for work and stopped by at the suggestion of a friend…read more It was fairly crowded when I arrived. The bar too was empty, so I sat there. The bartender was friendly and talkative. I ordered the Fried Alligator Tail. It comes with their homemade Remoulade and a Honey BBQ. It was fried perfect. Crispy on outside with tender meat on the inside. The Remoulade was great. I didn't care for the Honey BBQ. They have several TV's and they put the UK basketball game on for me at the bar TV. They have a decent beer selection and a full bar.

I gave it a five start but could have been a four. The food was great it was hot and had a lot of…read moreit. They also give you a few sauces to choose from. The service was a little slow after ordering but it could have been a new server she looked a little nervous.

We were able to get a table for 4 right away. The food was delicious, and very affordable. Family…read morefriendly as well. If we ever make it back to Kentucky, we'll stop by again.

I love Taytro's and wish I lived closer to it. Cajun options are delicious, and I always take rice…read moreand beans, jambalaya, and/or gumbo home for the family. Service is always great, too!

This was our 3rd or 4th time to this establishment and unfortunately it did not meet expectations…read morelike our previous visits. There is almost always a wait but tonight we got seated pretty quick. The menu has quite a bit to choose from and unfortunately I feel like the prices have gone up and the quantity doesn't match what you are paying for. I ordered the fried shrimp. I asked for fries instead of the rice & beans. For $17.50 I'm expecting 8-10 shrimp...I got 5. They gave me the rice & beans and when they brought out the missing fries, they were stone cold. I was informed that since I didn't get the fries originally there, would be no substitution charge and that the rice & beans were on the house. My husband ordered the jambalaya entree that came with cornbread and a salad. Cornbread was a sliver but it appears he had the best meal of the night. Our friends ordered the chicken sandwich and it came with stone cold fries. The other ordered a burger that came without the cheese he requested (then was charged for asking for it) and stone cold fries. All fries were discarded and fresh ones brought out after awhile. 1 out of the 4 meals ordered was the only thing that turned out right. I kinda expected an apology or something for all the issues with our meals but nothing. The company we had was great. The dining experience was a let down.

I don't typically write reviews for restaurants, certainly not in the Carbondale area, but I made…read morean exception here. MEO MYO is one of few restaurants in this town that provides a menu devoid of the usual fried fast food or burgers you will run into in most establishments in the area, and I was presently surprised as to how good the food was. I had the gumbo, and as one previous commenter mentioned, it's not NOLA but it's still the best gumbo I've had in the state of Illinois (outside of Chicago). Wasn't raised on the stuff but I went to undergrad in Mississippi so I like to think I can at least tell the difference between good and bad gumbo. Cornbread was also pretty good. Definitely give it a shot, I'll be back to try the etouffee and the shrimp and grits at some point in the near future. Attached is the menu-- Couldn't find it on here or anywhere online. Hope it helps

I had high hopes for this place but the food was not very good at all. the "jerk" chicken was…read moreliterally a chicken breast filet with seasoning thrown on top, it was spicy but no flavor. I've had authentic jerk chicken and that was nowhere near it. the sides were ok but they were cold. the gumbo was not authentic (my family is from NOLA) and lacked flavor. would not recommend.

Just pulled camper into the area and tried this place out. Very open dining area. Food was…read moreexcellent and great service. Very happy with the food and choices. We tried a few appetizers and I had a main course. We did the clam strips and alligator bites. Both excellent. The garlic cheddar biscuits and Josh puppies before were great. I tried the blackened red snapper. Great !! The only complaint is very noisy and loud in here. You cannot have a conversation. They need to add so sound absorption baffles . But besides this definitely impressed with food and freshness of it all.

I wouldn't be surprised if this business was on a short list of the best restaurants in SEMO…read more I'm not sure if they're still a seasonal restaurant or not, but I believe they used to be closed during a good portion of the year - if you're coming through the area, it's worth the drive to visit and sample their food. They have some interesting concepts, and some more ordinary stuff as well. Their prices are also entirely reasonable and there's something for everyone here.