My search for the best chicken and sausage gumbo is OVER. I cannot wait to come back and have more…read more Friendly staff, great service.

This is the best restaurant catfish I've ever had. Not quite as good as the catfish my MawMaw made…read morefrom catfish my cousin caught in the bayou (real story), but honestly, pretty darn close. So: 2nd best catfish ever, but honestly, from a restaurant?! In Nashville?! Yeah, it's friggin amazing: taste of home. The gumbo is good, too. It doesn't have okra, but it's very tasty. 100% sure there's some filé in it!

where do I start?? I'm a foodie and came with high expectations. Super impressed with the variety,…read morequality and FLAVOR of everything we tasted. Hands down, best gumbo I've ever had. The service was top notch and the actual restaurant had a very warm southern charm. Thank you Chef Mike for making this meal the highlight of our trip to Nashville !!!

Well Drove over 40 miles for what I was told, awesome…read morecajun food!! If you like HIGH Prices (I mean $5 for a small Dr.Pepper) Terrible service (was a fast food place not a full service Restarant) Gumbo that will set your mouth and throat on fire #34.00 for a dozen fried oysters Ambiance? Good luck! Try the Bar down the road! save your money, time , and high expectations for a CAJUN REST!

When friends become family!…read more The dictionary defines family as people connected by blood, legal ties like marriage or adoption, or strong emotional bonds. Herb and the entire staff at Voodoo Gumbo established a strong emotional bond with my family and me over four years ago, and EVERY TIME I come to Nashville, this is my go-to place to enjoy great food and even better company. I came back to celebrate my recent retirement following 25 years of service in the Air Force. Not only did Herb remember me, but he thought it no robbery to celebrate me with a very special dessert--I've totally been sleeping on the bread pudding and beignet on Sunday--IYKYK! The food here is always top tier--no wonder they have such a high rating with over 500 reviews-- but the personal touches are next level. Thanks always.

We haven't left yet and I'm already missing Voodoo Gumbo!!…read more They have a pretty good amount of gluten free options including the red beans and rice (which contains house-made andouille sausage), jambalaya, fried shrimp, and fried catfish. There is cross-contamination -- but I am able to have it. It's so rare to find gluten free fried foods, especially seafood!! The food was not only good, it was GREAT!! Everything was delicious! Shrimp was crispy and slightly sweet, some of the best I've had inland! Red beans and rice was so smokey and had a bit of sweetness to it, oh buddy it was great! On top of that, everyone was super nice. Guy who seated us was rlly friendly, girl who waited on us was SO helpful with answering my questions! We ended up with beignets that my husband said were the best he's had outside of NOLA. We got to meet the owner on our way out and he seems like someone who has a real passion for what he does. The decor was nice too - very on brand! It feels cozy in there, and everyone seemed to know each other - felt like a sweet little community spot. Currently trying to think of reasons to come back to Nashville so we can eat here again ! Only place we ate twice on our trip

Great neighborhood spot with good Cajun food and a chill atmosphere. Gumbo was excellent. Service…read morewas quick and the employees are a good hang.

Y'all, if you are looking for fresh crawfish in Nashville, this is my local favorite!!…read moreUnfortunately crawfish season typically ends at the end of May. The season for fresh crawfish is typically from March - May. The owner is extremely friendly and is always there on scene, he is from New Orleans so he wanted to bring that flair to Nashville. He has done just that. They have Po Boys, boudin balls, gumbo, etc. This has your local neighborhood watering hole feel to it, kinda like a cheers where everyone knows your name. They have indoor and outdoor seating and are dog friendly, so bring the fur babies! They don't have the typical table service, you go to the back to order your food and then they bring it out. If you sit at the bar, it is full service. Crawfish can be done wrong but this place has never disappointed me, and Nashville needs to support this place. Thank you for bringing Nola to Nashville. I'm a big fan of this place, and I'm sure you will be too. Great vibes, great people, and delicious crawfish! Cheers & Enjoy!

Hands down, Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar was my favorite spot for live music while I was in…read moreNashville! The atmosphere was intimate, the band was incredible, and I absolutely loved the soul music vibe. That kind of authentic soul sound feels like a long-lost art these days, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Nashville. And with only a $5 cover, it's an absolute steal for the quality of live music you get!

Great bar with great drinks and live music. The staff and regulars were friendly and welcoming…read more The band was amazing and played some great songs. There's a second level with plenty of seating with site lines to the stage. They also have food offerings.

I visited their new location off Stewarts Ferry. After…read morebeing a loyal customer when they their place in Mount Juliet. I couldn't even see what I was buying. They have it all in back of an Asian restaurant. it's probably not the fault of the Asian restaurant employee that was helping me, but she didn't know. I could've been more specific however I don't think that would've made a difference if I'd ask for it. I think the lack of quality of the places that they're in or can't show their showcase their quality will hurt them in the long run. I crave seafood. I came from California 30 years and I used to scuba dive and get my own. They did a great job when they were in I don't know what happened, but it's not the same.

Crayfish are fresh and delicious!! I buy from here…read moreexclusively. Service if fast and friendly. Order in advance for large amounts.

For months, one of my friends kept insisting we go to her "Vietnamese crawfish boil place." I love…read moreVietnamese food and I love seafood, so I was curious, but I had never eaten crawfish and certainly never done this fusion style of boil. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. We finally got the plan out of the group chat and into real life for a girls' night on Sunday. Parking is limited but easy right in front, if you come on the earlier side (which we did). Our Vietnamese friend was running late, so my other friend and I placed the order off a very explicit text from her. We did a make-your-own boil: four pounds of crawfish and two pounds of shrimp in Cajun garlic butter, plus red and green sauces on her advice. One tip I wish we'd known going in: there's a Vietnamese menu and an American menu, and we ordered off the American one. The boil wasn't as spicy as we'd hoped, but it still had plenty of flavor and a decent kick. If you're spice averse, the Cajun garlic butter is still a safe bet with a lot of depth of flavor. The food came fast and took over the entire table. A huge tray of crawfish, shrimp, corn, and potatoes arrived with gloves, a trash can, and a spread of fixings to add more spice and flavor, if you so choose. It is messy and we replaced our gloves and trash can about halfway through. It is also SO incredibly satisfying to crack a shell and eat the meat straight out of it, dripping in butter and whatever seasoning you've mixed up. You work for every bite, which somehow makes the indulgence feel earned. As a first-timer, I'd say crawfish tastes a little like lobster, and I honestly liked it more. Everything tasted extremely fresh, which I suspect is why this place has a following. When our friend arrived, she added two orders of grilled scallops from the Vietnamese menu. They come in the shell with butter, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs, and they were outstanding, an absolute must-order item. She called all of this the "appetizer" portion of the meal. The main event, apparently, was three bowls of Vietnamese udon soup: a heaping bowl of rich broth with aromatics, pork, crab, and shrimp. It was deeply flavorful and a great complement to the boil. The broth really soothed my allergies and I appreciated that the seafood boil was not a salt bomb like other boils I've been to. We finished nearly all the boil and every scallop, then took at least half of each soup home. With tax and tip, it came to about $99 per person for the three of us. For this much seafood at this quality, that's a great deal. I'm already planning my next visit and have told everyone I know. (Literally, lol, even friends who don't live in Nashville heard me raving about this spot!) Street Brothers is a hidden gem in Paragon Mills off Nolensville Road, and one of the best meals I've had in Nashville in a long while!

This is the third phenomenal restaurant in Nashville. I found over the weekend…read more Nashville is definitely going to be a culinary Mecca I started with a dozen raw oysters and they were perfect and they were huge and they were tasty and they were clean Moved right over to the Asian side of the menu and had some fantastic crab fried rice They really have everything though if you're in the mood for lobster or crab, etc. it's available Perhaps my favorite thing about it is the ice cold voodoo Ranger IPA on TAP !! (very high gravity beer) Do not hesitate go eat great seafood (VERY FAIR PRICES) with super friendly wait staff !

Great spot with a solid selection of oysters. Lived in NOLA for years and this place scratches the…read moreitch for creole and Cajun food.

Unfortunately, this was one of the worst seafood meals I've had in a long time…read more We started with the spinach dip, which was actually very good, and my husband really enjoyed his oysters on the half shell. I wish the rest of the meal had been on that same level. I ordered the peel and eat shrimp boil and specifically asked for the Cajun butter on the side. Everything in the boil seemed extremely overcooked. The eggs had the green ring around the yolks that you get when they've been boiled far too long, the corn was so tough and overcooked that it was nearly impossible to eat, and the sausage tasted very cheap and also overcooked. The shrimp were the biggest disappointment. Several had a green goo inside that was incredibly unappetizing, and after seeing that, I could barely continue eating the meal. Even the Cajun butter was disappointing. It tasted like butter mixed with the seasoning packet from instant ramen rather than a flavorful Cajun butter. I really wanted to like this place, especially since the appetizer and oysters were good, but my entrée was honestly awful. For a restaurant specializing in Cajun seafood, I expected much better quality and preparation. I left having barely eaten my dinner and feeling like the entire boil was a waste.

I grew up in Louisiana and this place made me feel a little bit of home. The roast beef po-boy…read morewasn't my favorite, but the gumbo & seafood po-boys were excellent. Definitely a go back place.

Here's a Yelp-style review you could post:…read more Stopped into White Alligator and had a great experience! My sister ordered the crawfish étouffée, which was well-seasoned with just the right amount of kick. It came with plenty of rice and crawfish, making it a hearty and satisfying dish. I ordered the shrimp wedge salad, and they definitely did not skimp on the shrimp! The blackened shrimp was perfectly seasoned and paired wonderfully with the bleu cheese dressing. A nice surprise was the bacon--not crumbled on top, but two large slices that added great flavor and texture. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails. I ordered the Flower Drop, which was recommended by the bartender, and it was absolutely delicious. My sister chose the Golden Hour, which was a bit more spirit-forward compared to my drink but still very enjoyable. Overall, everything was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service was great. Ambiance low key which I love and family friendly as it's set in the Factory! I'll definitely be back!

We stopped by Monell's for lunch today and fell in love with everything. The food was all amazing…read moreand would not stop. When you approach the location from the street you see what appears to be an old home in Germantown. You see the Koi pond and start to get excited. You see the sign letting you know you enter as strangers, but will leave as friends. Then you get seated at a table with strangers who you strike up a conversation with. Soon you are conversing like old friends catching up on life and what's been going on. And then the food arrives and a hush falls over the table as you begin to eat. When we sat down the table had beverages, coleslaw, banana pudding, and cucumbers. These were a great start, but then the fried chicken, squash and corn pudding, green beans and turnip greens, mash potatoes, pasta, pot roast arrive and you are in heaven. The food is unlimited, but could table could not even finish the first round. We got sit with a family visiting from San Diego and three coworkers from Michelin on their lunch break. After the meal, you pay a set price for lunch which was under 20 dollars. As we chatted with the staff about the food she said that the lunch and dinner menu changes daily, but the breakfast menu is set. The setting was wonderful and added to the overall experience. It felt like we were back in college getting together with everyone at the end of a long day to share stories. If you are in Nashville, you HAVE to stop by and share a story here with a friend you haven't met yet.

A one of a kind experience that embodies true southern hospitality and a cultural experience that…read moreneeds to be embraced a lot more. You'll be seated with other groups at a large table and be served family style. All the food comes out hot and is delicious. You leave with a full belly AND a new group of friends!