Everything from the meeting with the hostess to our wonderful server. The food was spectacular. We…read morehaven't had good Cajun-creole since we left the Gulf Coast and Broadway did not disappoint. Our only difficulty was trying to choose! Our server made it easier by choosing for us! She described all the deliciousness we should expect with such accuracy. Loved the Blues music playing in the background. Just loud enough to enjoy, while being able to have a conversation. I am tempted to make the 5 hour drive from Kentucky to come back again.

Broadway Oyster Bar is such a cool, unique spot. The atmosphere is awesome as is the food. It is…read moreextremely popular for good reason. We recently visited when in town for a hockey game and had a great experience. Tee sat in the patio area and enjoyed the live music. Our server was very attentive. I ordered the Crawfish Mona which I highly recommend. It's so good. I will definitely plan on returning on future trips to St. Louis.

I had a rare night off and was craving some Cajun or Creole food. Sat alone at the bar and Kyle…read moremade me feel right at home. It's a very laid back, relaxing atmosphere. The other customers were all friendly and made conversation too. Lots of people grabbing a bite to eat here before heading upstairs to the Attic for live music. Now the food! Damn, that was good. I had the special, crawfish and shrimp creole. It had a lot of flavor and just the right kick from the spices. The rice was perfectly fluffy, and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. If you're here, grab dat hurricane too. I could sip on that all day, especially in the summer.

I love the location is very convenient. The food was very good. The staff was extremely friendly.read more

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.

The ambiance was set outside. I got the Lobster roll w/redbeans&rice, and coleslaw. Very satisfied…read morewith the service!

My appreciation of Clam Strips goes back to my childhood and dinner at the local Howard Johnson's…read moreon Friday night. Yes, that is a longtime ago. Anyway, the best place that I have found to rekindle those memories and enjoy a simple meal of Clam Strips is Gulf Shores. I can order them as a meal with two sides and they also offer them as an appetizer. If I just want a light lunch, after shopping near by, the appetizer hits the spot. When I order the dinner, my sides are always Hush Puppies and Fries. Yes, it makes my meal all fried foods, but it is so damn good. My service has always been attentive and friendly. Just in case you did not know, this business is locally and black owned. So get out and support this business.

Gumbo 2 Geaux is the perfect place to dine on Friday during Lent. I went for one of my favorites,…read moreClam Strips, but they were sold out. Since there were no clams, I went for the Catfish Basket. The Catfish Basket had multiple catfish fritters, steak fries and two hush puppies. They also provided a cup full of sliced onions and pickles. Plus, a small serving of Remoulade. I enjoyed the cajun breading on the catfish, it had a flavorful spicy kick. The steak fries were cut fat and thick and I liked the seasoning. For me, they could have been crispier. The Hush Puppies were good, but I was disappointed when I saw a box of Classic Hush Puppies being delivered by their supplier. Homemade Hush Puppies are so much more flavorful. They've been promoting, Barq's Creme Soda on FB and Creme Soda was a favorite when I was growing up, so I couldn't resit ordering one. It was cool, refreshing and brought back flashes of memories. Oh, it was also a great accompaniment beverage to my Lent dinner. Customer Service is good, because chances are you will be waited on by one of the owners. They are true hands on owners and big supporters of the Alton community.

We were excited to try this new Cajun-style restaurant, and the food did not disappoint! We were…read morethe first ones in the door at opening and ordered to dine inside. The Crab Cakes, Messy Wedges, and Crawfish Ravioli were all amazing. The rice was slightly undercooked, but the sauce and main ingredients were absolutely delicious. Since it was our first visit, we ordered directly from the menu. We later noticed many other guests ordering the lobster mac & cheese--which we definitely would have tried (and even taken to go) had we known about it sooner. After realizing we had forgotten dessert, we placed an order for two slices of King Cake to go about 15 minutes after our lunch order. Unfortunately, this took an additional 45 minutes to receive. Be prepared for longer waits--anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes for food. The staff that day seemed a bit overwhelmed and struggled with ticket organization. Several customers picking up pre-ordered King Cakes were told it would be at least an hour, or staff couldn't locate their orders. We also witnessed a couple of customers return because half of their orders were missing. It was Mardi Gras weekend, so definitely a peak time, and the staff clearly could have used more support. That said, everyone remained patient and understanding through the hiccups. Would I come back? Absolutely. The food was excellent, and the turtle King Cake slices were incredible! I'd recommend having a visible board listing daily specials, available "by-the-slice" King Cake flavors, and dessert or donut options. There were so many things we would have loved to try but didn't realize were available. Overall, a great hidden gem with fantastic food--and tons of potential as things smooth out.

2026 update: Sister Cities Cajun just as good as it was on my first visit, circa 2020/2021?…read more I was on the hunt for Jambalaya that I could order for my Mardi Gras themed birthday party. This night, I only wanted to try the Jambalaya, and eat the ribs, I was in luck! on my last visit, the ribs were sold out. There were every bit as delicious as I remembered them. I asked the server about the Jambalaya, and she mentioned I could get it catered for my party. I did not realize that I could have ordered it cold, to heat up when my party was ready (there is a place on the website to notate that, hopefully this helps someone) I did not mark the correct box and my Jambalaya was hot at 3 pm when my party was at 8 pm. They were so helpful with further cooking directions and my Jambalaya was perfect come party time.

I stopped at Sister Cities Cajun. I had the smothered catfish, and my husband had the shrimp and…read moregrits and of course, I had to taste his too! Nothing was too spicy, everything was seasoned just right, and the flavors were on point. The service was great and attentive, which made the experience even better. The ambiance had smooth music playing that set the perfect vibe for a relaxed meal. And let me talk about that cornbread sweet, fresh, and so good I needed a second piece. I might need that recipe if they're willing to share. Four stars given cause its always room for improvement.

Husband and I were invited out to this place by some friends. They informed us of a band playing…read morethat evening. Checked into the event. They had two bands playing back n forth all night. I've passed this place up on occasion driving to mt Vernon. Always wanted to check it out. Glad we did. They have a gravel based parking. They have outside seating under a roof. Once you walk inside it's like you're in a wooded swamp like area. It was packed a bit so couldn't take many inside photos. The food is Cajun based. so you want some gator or catfish bites. They are one of the places to go to in Clinton County. I tried their grilled chicken sandwich with cheese. A side of Cajun fries( not Spicy- husband thought they may season with ole bay) we shared fried pickles and fried okra- we were almost full off of those alone. Large portions for appetizers! even their ranch dressing they brought out to dip the pickles in seems homemade. staff was amazing and attentive. We sat at the bar to eat and all of the ladies were wonderful! they also have a bar outside. Which was perfect as we were going to watch the bands. Overall we had a great time there!

Wow. One of the best restaurants I've been to, and I consider myself a bit of a picky either…read more I got the Bayou Platter, which currently costs $28. It includes: a bowl of gumbo, fried gator, gator legs (cod blocks if they're not available), Cajun fries, and a Maryland crab cake. I've never tried any of this before, but that was all AMAZING. I'm surprised that they had gator, based on how much it seems to be ordered. The Bayou Platter had so much food that I couldn't eat it all. The service was amazing, they gave us our drinks and food pretty quickly. The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty good, although it can get wild, especially with being a bar. The outside and inside really reminds me of the South, with some very nice decor. Yes, minors/kids are allowed, but they obviously can't buy alcohol. Overall one of the best restaurants I've been to. I'll certainly be coming back.

We had Cajun blackened fish, fries, okra and the Cal's cajun Cuban and great German beers…read more Excellent food and service! Highly recommend!!! Large selection of domestic and foreign beers!

Friendly, fast service. Generous wine pours and good beer selection. Gumbo was great as were the…read morefried okra.

This is an awesome place ti dine. The New Orleans madi gra decorated restaurant is a vibe. They are…read morealways clean. Locat3d in a strip mall. They have great tasting food. The chicken is well seasoned. I had the Cajun Hor Honey. It was fire. It was spicy with just the right amount of spice. I also ate a good salad. The customer service is top tier. I met the owner today. It is a Black owned business. I complimented him on his staff. They are exceptional. There is plenty of parking out front. They have daily specials. Always a great experience.

We rolled into Gulf Shores ready for bold Cajun flavors, loose vibes, and a little bayou magic --…read moreand while not everything slapped like a Zydeco drum, we still had ourselves a real good time. Now listen... for me, the flavors didn't quite punch me in the mouth the way true Cajun food should. I wanted a little more "who made this roux and how long did they stir it?" energy. BUT -- and this matters -- everything was fresh, well-cooked, and genuinely delicious. No frozen-tasting foolishness, just good seafood done right. I just wanted the seasoning to turn the volume knob up a notch or three. The seating situation started off a little sideways, like a crawfish running from the boil, but we got it wrangled and after that the night smoothed out just fine. Let's talk sides. Baby... these sides were small for the price. And look -- St. Louis has so many great spots where you get quality and value. The county can be tricky like that: the food delivers, but the prices sometimes think they're partying on Bourbon Street during peak Mardi Gras. Now I gotta say something that stayed with me all night -- that fish tank broke my heart. Those fish looked lonely. If you're gonna have a tank, give them some friends, some sparkle, maybe toss in a bead or two -- make it FUN. Right now it's giving "sad aquarium waiting for parade season." Tonic report from the bar: whew -- that tonic was way too sweet for my taste. My gin was confused, I was confused, so I tapped out and switched to iced tea, which did me just right. One thing I truly appreciated -- the owner is very personable and stopped by our table to say hello, which always earns major points. That kind of hospitality matters and adds to the experience. And here's my loving suggestion: lean HARD into Mardi Gras season. It's a BIG deal here in the Lou, and this place is perfectly set up for it. Beads, music, specials, colors, chaos -- give us a reason to yell laissez les bons temps rouler before the appetizers even hit the table. BUT HOLD UP -- because the real star of the night was our server Brittany, and baby... she was an absolute QUEEN Warm, fun, attentive, and made the whole night feel like a party. We laughed, we relaxed, and we had a blast. Brittany is the kind of server who makes you want to come back -- and maybe order dessert even when you swore you were done. All in all, Gulf Shores brings fresh seafood, good vibes, and Cajun-adjacent comfort. Turn the seasoning up, give the fish some friends, lean into Mardi Gras, rethink the tonic -- and if Brittany's in your section? You're already winning.