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    The Balcony

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Cajun/Creole
    Closed • Closed

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    THE BALCONY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak Sandwich
    Chan B.

    Great quality food! Very welcoming atmosphere as soon as you enter! We got a few appetizers - crab meat au gratin, stuffed mushrooms, fried mushrooms, and fried pickles. Everything was equally amazing! Creamy, flavorful, and hearty! For my main meal I had a steak sandwich. It was a real steak and I would say the best steak sandwich I've ever had. I got it poboy style and added onions and cheese, so amazing! My fiance got the buffet and he was very pleased, ate it so quickly I couldn't get photos! My friend ordered the corn crab shrimp chowder in a bread boat and I tried a bit, incredible! Great decor, great service, and great food!

    Seafood Gumbo
    Chris P.

    You'll probably never just happen upon this restaurant - since it's well off the beaten path. WELL off. This is the kind of place that I love - when I walked in for lunch, probably the only folks in there that didn't grow up in the area were my co-workers and I. It's the real deal, no frills, and wonderful authentic down-home cookin'. I had seafood gumbo which was delicious. Very meaty, tasty, thick. And only $9! It's not fancy inside, you won't get a five-star meal, Zagat probably has never heard of Larose...a solid, memorable experience is what you will get.

    Buffet plate. Fried chicken tastes amazing
    Jonathan L.

    I came here not expecting much from a buffet hidden out in country side but their fried chicken was one of the best I've had in Louisiana. Better than Popeyes, better than KFC and I'd honestly say, it was almost equal to Willie Maes. Their mashed potatoes were also nice the creamy. Really worth the 9 dollars and the service was pretty good.

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    3 months ago

    Food is always good and the place is always clean. Servers are always nice. There is a menu and buffet.

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    10 months ago

    Great food, service at reasonable prices. Have been a patron for over 30 years and the owners over the years have always delivered

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    1 year ago

    GOOD FOOD...BUT EXTREMELY OVERPRICED!!! I will not recommend. The ceilings are too low. It can make one feel claustrophobic.

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    1 year ago

    Everything always so good , been a customer for years , good place to eat ! It's local seafood , friendly service , fast

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    5 years ago

    Have gone to the Balcony throughout the years. Actually saw it on TV and had the best PoBoy I have had in years.

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    6 years ago

    Some local people said it's the best place to get seafood gumbo ! They were right good service and food

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    11 years ago

    I ordered a 1/2 Roast Beef Po Boy and a side of onion rings. Both were obviously home made and delicious!! The staff was very friendly!

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    Bayou Boil N Geaux of Cut Off - Shrimp boulette

    Bayou Boil N Geaux of Cut Off

    4.5(2 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Wow so much to say! This place is such a gem on the bayou…read more The food is true, authentic Cajun food. My husband has lived on the bayou his entire life and said this is a the only place around here that sticks to its roots. Good, home cooking. No twists and extra things to try and elevate it. It stands all on its own! The decor is so cute! Cajun, down the bayou phrases and photos. Clean! Also plays Cajun music so it really sets up the whole vibe. Okay, the FOOD! We started with the shrimp boulettes, mushroom and Brie soup, and the corn bisque. SO GOOD. Seasoned so well which so many restaurants lack these days!! The boulettes were fried perfectly, not soggy or over greased. For entrees my husband got the "taste of the bayou" which had jambalaya, red beans and rice, and crawfish etouffee. All of them were seasoned perfectly, great sized portions, and just so full of flavor! I got the cochon de lait panini and it was so yummy. The meat was drenched in a tangy sauce and pressed in such yummy bread. I loved it. Came with a side of potato salad but there were also other options. It was so good! Lastly we got the brownie a la mode. It had melted chocolate chips inside and literally melted in your mouth. Didn't get a pic bc we ate it too quickly. Everything was delicious! Also they had the cutest little Cajun menu for the kids. Really great restaurant! Service was amazing from our server Shay. Will definitely be back!

    Clean, good crawfish, very friendly staff too. I prefer more of a spicy hot crawfish but these were…read morenot spicy hot they were bearable to anyone that doesn't like too much spice on there crawfish. Fastest Service and tasty snack.

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    Cisco's Cajun Cantina

    Cisco's Cajun Cantina

    5.0(2 reviews)
    30.9 mi
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    My fiancee and I were on a trip to Grand Isle on Christmas Day since everything was closed in the…read moreBig Easy and we expected to find at least ONE restaurant to be opened. We had no idea how right we were. The island was almost empty and the only people we encountered were state troopers sitting on the side waiting for some speeders. Further down into the island we had almost given up on the idea to have a "real" shrimp meal and turned around. Since it was time for a "natural" break we stopped at several places but they were all closed - except for one. When we drove on the parking lot a lady came out waving at us and asking us to come in. It was in fact the ONLY place that was opened selling beverages on Christmas Day. However, food was provided for free by the residents that came together to celebrate Christmas and they invited us to join them for their Christmas meal. We had ham and turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing among many other things. What a great experience. Everyone was so friendly and kind that even the 90 minute trip to and from N'awlins was worth every minute. Thank you!

    I call this place my little slice of heaven!!! My boyfriend…read moreand I came for vacation for our birthdays. They went out of their way to create this most amazing surprise birthday party. They cooked fish and shrimp guacamole, rice, cabbage, potato salad, etc Thee most amazing birthday I EVER!!!! had.Thank you !!!

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    Cisco's Cajun Cantina - Best drinks, best place, best company

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    Boudreau & Thibodeau's Cajun Cookin' - Boudin links

    Boudreau & Thibodeau's Cajun Cookin'

    4.0(345 reviews)
    25.1 mi
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    Get ready to let the good times roll when you walk through the door, the sign above the counter…read moresays "Welcome to Cajun Paradise, I'm with couyon" being born and raised in southwest Louisiana I can definitely get the meaning in the correct context, I can also recognize authentic Cajun cooking when it's put down in front of me and mais sha let me tell you these folks are doing it proud. We stopped in here for lunch and ended up with a sampling of what in my opinion is probably the best example of cajun food done right in Houma and for miles around - everything was delicious and the service from Sarah L was outstanding. We started with the Charbroiled Oysters served with toasted french bread, the plump Louisiana oysters were succulent and dipping the french bread in the cajun butter became an obsession, definitely a must do starter - I wasn't leaving here without trying their chicken and sausage gumbo, perfect texture and complex flavors it will make you a believer, my hats off to the chef, definitely authentic - the fried catfish filets and jumbo fried shrimp platters were outstanding although we didn't do it these are the foundation of an amazing po-boy (maybe next time) - all the sides were exceptional from the fried okra and onion rings to my personal favorite the skillet fried potatoes and who could leave without a few beignets served hot covered in powdered sugar - what a meal they should have a place to lay down in the back for a "cajun nap". In my opinion if you craving some authentic cajun dishes you can't go wrong here, the portions are nice and the prices are very reasonable. Our schedule didn't allow us to return as we had planned but will definitely return when we are back in the area...

    I was quite pleased with Boudreau and Thibodeau's Cajun restaurant. The fried jumbo shrimp were…read moreperfectly cooked and not over cooked or over breaded. I got the red beans and rice for a side and they were great and seasoned perfectly. Not too spicy. I will definitely go there again.

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    Jacques-Imo's Cafe

    Jacques-Imo's Cafe

    4.4(2.9k reviews)
    30.1 mi•Leonidas
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    Came here with a large group and the servers were so lovely! Great at explaining everything to big…read moreloud crowd like ours. Food was delicious, tried the: - alligator cheesecake - so good - fried green tomatoes - crispy but not oily - soft shell crab special - YUM! So flavorful - smothered cabbage and corn sides - also so tasty - coconut bread pudding - delicious, wish it was more coconut-y though - creme brûlée - a little forgettable Lovely experience, would come again.

    Wow--where do we even begin? We spent hours researching where the locals eat, and this restaurant…read morekept coming up. It absolutely lived up to the hype! Our waiter, Jonathan, made the experience unforgettable. He took the time to sit down with us, walk us through the menu, and share his recommendations--and every single one was spot on. We ordered the blackened redfish, catfish, gumbo, savory cheesecake, bread pudding, and vanilla bean crème brûlée. Every dish was outstanding! And we can't forget the cornbread--the aroma of warm butter hits you the moment it's placed on your table. It was the perfect way to start the meal. What really stood out was the staff. Every waiter worked together as a team, helping one another and creating such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they do, and it made the entire dining experience even more special. From the incredible food to the exceptional service and inviting ambiance, everything was top-notch. If you're in the area, don't hesitate to dine here--you won't regret it! A special thank you to Jonathan from the family from Texas for making our visit so memorable. We'll definitely be back!

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