Really solid local food by the riverbank, with dockside delivery. One bowl of chicken & Sausage gumbo, lightly on the salty side but dark, rich, and delicious. Not too spicy for "normies", but a generous dash of Louisiana Hot Sauce perked it up without covering the flavor. A side of onion rings was more than enough to share between two. The grilled redfish, with sides of potato casserole and grilled green and yellow squash, was a solid late afternoon meal on the breezy patio. For the casserole, imagine a twice-baked loaded potato served in a soup-bowl-sized ramekin. Jordan, our server, was polite, friendly, and did a great job. She's a local student and put in the work to make our experience delightful. read more

The parking lot was full so we had to park next door. 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. We requested a table on the patio over looking the river. And they sat us in a corner with a bunch of trees blocking our view. Dang it. I guess the service dog had a little to do with it. And - honestly the deck was pretty full. We decided to share a couple appetizers. Cajun Eggrolls 3 eggrolls stuffed with crawfish tails, cheese, alligator sausage, peppers and spices and served with one regular dip of choice $15 Pepperjack Boudin Balls 3-I-Johnny's pork boudin balls stuffed with pepperjack cheese $14 And a cup of Crawfish Etouffee Made from scratch; A blend of fresh vegetables and spices cooked down into a perfectly seasoned sauce with farm raised Louisiana crawfish tails served over a bed of rice $8 Everything was very tasty. Well seasoned . Portion sizes were adequate. Bella our server was friendly and efficient. Our visit lasted about an hour. When we left at 2pm , nearly everyone had cleared out. So I felt free to wander around taking pictures and enjoying the view. read more

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We went for Sunday Brunch at the end of parents weekend at NSU, and it was great. The view from the back patio was nice and service was amazing. We enjoyed their food and the drinks. The only complaint was the chicken fried skillet was overdone. The steak was dry/crispy, as were the potatoes. My eggs were supposed to be over easy but were cooked hard. Now it had great flavor, just dry. Overall we were impressed and can't wait to try again on another visit. read more

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Portion size is very small. You dont get 3 actual filets of catfish. They slice one filet long ways and give you 2 halves and half of another filet. Way over priced for what you get. They dont make their own cocktail sauce which is easy to do. The brand they use is thin and tasteless. Barely any horseradish in it. Ill try it one more time and order something different next time. Maybe it will be better. The taste of the fish was fine and shrimp was ok also. Boudin dip was good. Kinda high also when they just throw some tostidos on the plate with it and dont make their own chips which is easy. It could be a great place if they put a little more into their dishes and not use store bought chips and sauces. Spent $41 + tip on 1 person meal and felt cheated. read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Just showing Rinky dink filet next to one shrimp. All 3 pieces were this size. Smh. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

Just stopped for snack to tide us over until we met up with friends later. The bonding dip was amazing! So yummy and had a bit of a kick!!! Dolid not love the Ceasars. It was really big but the dressing seemed very mayo heavy to me. Not a lot of zing. We added blackened shrimp and they were excellent! Our server was super sweet and helpful! read more

Hey folks guess what we were introduced last night to some of the best gumbo and wraps around. Now as far as the ambiance goes. It's really cool. The place is not that big. They have a bar which is a nice size. Now as far as the service goes. You could not as for a better person than Megan B. She was always checking to see if you needed anything. She is pleasant and personable. No question was too much. What I'm trying to say is. She is the bomb 10 read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Gumbo and a Wrap - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

The photo of this food looked amazing. Had family in town and they never had alligator our po boy we got the alligator bites. Well, I will save they were the best. I've had and they were tender. We gotta order Boudin balls. They put cheese in it. I like cheese. but cheese has no place in a Boudin ball. It was a lot of cheese and not a lot of booty roll is one of my favorite things to eat. This was mid range because of the cheese the booty balls are huge though I was actually full after I ate them, my son got a catfish Poboy I tried the catfish. It was actually really good. I got tripping grits. I love shrimp and grits other people at the table tripping grits those grits were horrible no flavor the tea. Johnny sauce was bad the shrimp that they black it and put on top good for shrimp then I got sick and tired of eating them. I ended up not eating any of it except for the shrimp. read more

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The service was ok. Nothing special but not rude, just blah. They (3 ladies) spent time laughing and joking together but didn't really engage with me at all. A little disappointing since I was the only person at the bar and only two other parties in the restaurant. The place was clean and smelled of spice when I walked in...good signs! I had the catfish and shrimp poboy and the gumbo. Poboy had plenty of fish and shrimp, came out hot and had pretty good flavor. Not great, but solid. The gumbo couldn't been the star of the show, it was flavorful and meaty but it had so much grease. It literally layered on your teeth and you had to push past that to try to enjoy what otherwise wouldn't been a good gumbo. If you are in the area is worth a try. read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Gumbo. Good flavor, Too much grease. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

We had a large party and our waitress did great! The fried pickles were yummy! The boudin dip and alligator were good.. We all ordered different , but portions were large. Cocktails were tasty and not overpowering. Porch scenery is pretty. read more

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The food was great! Loved their boudin dip! Casual dining with friendly wait staff. We will go back!

We had a great time dining here with family before going to see the lights. Our server was fantastic and had such a great personality, which really made the experience even better. We ordered the fried pickles and boudin dip as appetizers, and they disappeared almost instantly--they were that good. The Bloody Mary I ordered was also delicious. Although it's about an eight-minute walk from the shops, it was absolutely worth it! read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Catfish & shrimp platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

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Good spot when downtown! Bloody Mary's hit the spot! Food and service is always top notch! We love the ambiance on the back patio with a river view! read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Bloody Mary's and a Long Island Iced Tea!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

OK. This place is spectacular. Our server, Bella, was amazing! She was both friendly and knowledgeable...her recommendations were spot on! She's the best! We got the Crawfish Cornbread. I was willing to take the chance and it was so darn good! We tried the Gumbo, Shrimp and Grits, Biscuit and Gravy, and a Shrimp PoBoy! All were excellent and flavorful! This place is a must! Every bite was fantastic! Possibly the best onion rings of my life!!!!! read more

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Came to this restaurant because it was highly recommended. When we got there, it wasn't as busy as it got later on in the night. We ordered the Boudin dip which was great, so I was excited for the rest of my meal. However, my entrée the redfish Orleans was not good. first of all, my food took a very very very very long time to come out with no explanation. The waiter just kept saying it's on the way, it had me thinking what they were doing back there, just to bring out this plate. I mean, you can see from the plate that that doesn't look appetizing at all in the food wasn't even that hot. My friend got red beans and rice which he enjoyed. I also got "the world famous" gumbo to go and eat on the next day. I attempted to eat the gumbo the next day and it was so sour! So sour that I called the restaurant and ask if this was normal. They told me no, and said they can remake it for me. read more

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The staff are friendly young students. The Gator bites were tougher than most. The crawfish in Étouffée were chewy, over cooked. The base of the Étouffée was very good. The red beans and rice were good and hot. Both portions were huge, 2 more meals easily. Lots of guest enjoying the patio on a beautiful day overlooking the river. The inside is a good ole town eatery. We came late in the lunch time frame which could have been a factor in food quality. I would give it another chance. read more

Good food. Friendly service. It's a local place with the hospitality of southern charm. read more

T-Johnnys on the River - Daiquiri with Ponchatoula Strawberries. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Natchitoches, Louisiana

Hidden gem In town for a few days to site see. Tourist office recommended this, if we were going to be here on a Thursday. Best meal we had all week. Unlimited boiled shrimp for 19.95$ and let me tell you... Best ever. Seasoning was spot on, plates were heaping. The margarita looked like it would be amazing (it wasn't, it was actually grosd) however the shrimp special alone made up for it. I'd drive back 5 hours for this meal. Server was excellent. Ambiance was just right, we sat by the window and it was not to loud or to quiet. read more

Service. There was nearly 10 waitresses standing around the bar, chatting or on their phones the entire time. Our waitress was one of them. We waited over 20 minutes to order our food and we also never got a refill on water. The food was great, but the service needs to be improved. read more

The food was terrible. The rice is the gumbo was like clumps of rice. The onion rings were heavily seasoned and more like show sting crumbs. The jambalaya was mushy but the pork chop was moist. The catfish was fried perfectly but had no flavor read more

Very disappointed on the food here, the T Johnny's small location on hwy 1 is shrimp and crawfish and is good, exactly what you expect. The restaurant was not so good, really poor jamebilia, steak so so, just disappointed in the place all around, it has a nice location and ambiance but tried twice and not going back for thirds read more

Food and service were fantastic. I got the red beans and rice. They were delicious and well seasoned. Great comfort food on a chilly damp night. The boudin balls appetizer is worth getting. They had several items on the menu that I would like to try on my next visit. read more

This review does not reflect the service. Our waitress was great. The food was awful. The gator quesadilla was covered in a sauce plus it was so greasy. The gator itself was so chewy I couldn't choke it down. They gave us $1.70 off since we let them know it was bad. The ribeye was also not great. It came with a potato casserole (guessing they don't serve baked potatoes) that was so salty. Also there was a male cat on the patio climbing all over the top of the table and even eating on top of a table with a guest. Really sad to see this place go down so much. Sitting on the patio by the water used to be so nice. read more

The food was ok and the service was good. Not great but ok. I would go again if in Natchcoges but not Out of my way.

we are from out of town. someone told us to go to t johnny's on the river said it was a very good place to eat. we all ordered hamburgers because we were told that they were delicious. they were not bad but they were not as juicy as we're used to being from new orleans in baton rouge. we ordered coffee and when the lady came around to ask if we needed a refill my family said yes. when the bill came we were charged every time we got a refill for the coffee. we asked the lady and she said yes every time you get a refill you pay the same price as a cup of coffee. this is ridiculous we have been to very nice restaurants in new orleans and baton rouge we've gotten coffee and i've never heard of being charged the same price for a refill. we love coffee and i don't think that we'll be going back anytime soon. read more

It was very delicious and the waitress was very kind. I had the grilled chicken wrap and my husband had the catfish platter. Parking is free and plenty. read more

Came for lunch because I heard it was really good. We were so disappointed. I got a ceaser salad and was surprised it was made with iceberg lettuce not romaine. Had to pick out the slimy pieces. Not impressed with the red beans and rice it was more rice than beans. The gumbo was ok nothing special but ok. read more

Food was sugar and not worth the price as the portions are small. Will not be back at all.

Very cool inside. Great service, better food! Had a wonderful lunch with amazing boudin and alligator sausage.

We ordered the crawfish cornbread, grilled snapper, TJ Burger, and a side of Beignets. The waitress we had was slow and never checked on our table. Not only was it $80, but the food was horrible. The fish was so unseasoned. The burger tasted like the patty had been sitting out for hours; there was more bun than patty. Beignets were hollow and fried to a crisp. This was the first and last time we ever come here. read more

This is a hidden little gem just north of downtown with great food! We ordered the Loaded Bloody Mary, House Salad (larger than standard with a lot of fixings), Bowl of Gumbo, and the Redfish Orleans. Everything was seasoned wonderfully. Staff was very welcoming. read more

Portion sizes are really good and great taste. We did find the food to be a tad bit too salty.