I ordered the chicken tenders and fries and they are both incredibly salty and they only have…read morebottled water so I survived off of apple juice but even that was not enough...The tenders were chewy but the taste was good. The crawfish boil was good and they give you a lot of crawfish for what you pay for and the potato salad is potato salad no comment. The service was nice the workers gave us what we needed and were super kind and helpful but the view of the ocean was obstructed by a construction fence.

We knew we had to visit Louisiana Charlie's when we visited Seaport Village…read more There was a steady line of customers, but the line went quickly. We were greeted several times by the employees - which was refreshing! Order your food at the window, take a seat and the servers will bring to your table. The fried catfish was fried to crispy perfection! It was light and airy. I loved the peppery addition to the Mac and Cheese. It is one of my top places for Mac and cheese now. The blackened catfish was spicy but not too spicy. Super flavorful and moist. The greens were tender. The side portions were actually pretty big compared to similar places we've been to at home. If you are in the area, make sure you eat here!

Been a while since we first came here. The po boy and fried catfish still hit! That sautéed green…read morebeans are so good I couldn't stop eating. Personally the crawfish etouffee was a bit salty to me so next time I'm going to try the LaCombe special or some of the pasta dishes! Service is always top notch here. They accommodated me with a side of the green beans even they aren't even on the menu. What else can you ask for! And that's why this place is always packed! Happy for them and will be back!

This is a place I have been wanting to try for over 8 years, and I'm glad we finally went. It's…read morelocated in a business area off Balboa Avenue and the 15 freeway, with ample parking both in front of and behind the restaurant. We sat inside, though there is also a lovely patio outside with umbrellas. The service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. It was a bit noisy inside since there isn't much to absorb the sound, so you may need to speak a little louder during conversation. I did find the lunch menu to be expensive. We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and everyone seemed happy with their dishes: a shrimp po' boy sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and pasta with tomato cream sauce and shrimp. I ordered the chicken po' boy sandwich. The sandwiches were served with seasoned fries, but unfortunately the fries looked and tasted like they had been sitting for a a while--dry and not very fresh. My chicken po' boy was disappointing. The sandwich had tomatoes and some iceberg lettuce, but no sauce, which made it very plain. While the chicken itself was tender, it lacked flavor and the overall dish felt like it wasn't prepared with much care. For a $21.50 sandwich that was essentially a few pieces of chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, and old fries, it felt like an expensive mistake. Perhaps other dishes on the menu are excellent. However, having grown up with a father who was a top chef, I tend to notice when simple dishes--like sandwiches and fries--aren't executed well. These are usually some of the easiest things to get right, which made the experience even more disappointing for me.

OK... first and foremost, a moment for the biscuits. They were so flaky and delicious…read more We were recommended by the waiter to get things family style and we went all out: - Biscuits - 2 dookey chase - catfish (lemon) - lobster pasta - oxtail rice - Mac n cheese - wings - cornbread All super flavorful. Although it was fried the food wasn't very greasy, it was a very dry, well executed fry. We all talked about our favorites.. the cat fish and the dookey chase were probably the top votes. The service was good and accommodating. A little slower but we had a big group and a lot of food. There was live music and the artists killed it!! Fun spot for a group of girls night!!

Sorry for the 1 star review ... We had reservations.....and…read morenever got in to eat :(:(:(:( VERY UNORGANIZED.. for a busy night. Some restaurants should stick to a food truck.... I left 1 picture of our group walking away.... Sorry again for no food reviews

love it here! everyone is the best and such great service ! My second time here and I will…read moredefinitely be coming back!

From the outside, it looks like a normal restaurant nothing fancy. But once you walk in, the smell…read morehits you buttery, lemony, and absolutely delicious. The place itself is chilly, clean, and comfortable. I've been to many crab boil spots where it's humid and sticky, but this one was the complete opposite. It has a great mom-and-pop vibe, and the servers were very attentive. Food came out fast too. I believe they offer all-you-can-eat on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which is a huge plus. Owner correct me if i got the days wrong. Between the four of us, we had beers, lobster tail, king crab, unlimited crab boil, and tip, and it was only around $300. That's very reasonable considering the quality. Definitely not cheap food, but high quality at a fair price. I'd definitely come back. As I was leaving, I noticed customers walking in with big smiles maybe the munchies ahem ahem, but I definitely ate a lot myself. Highly recommend everyone to try it out!!!

Solid happy hour at Nola on 5th. Def off the beaten path but our server/bartender did a great job…read morepouring drinks, bussing and serving a decently full restaurant. Loved their bowl of gumbo, perfect amount of spice, heat, tempt and loaded with shrimp, okra, and sausage. Also loved their wings with the dry rub and sauces on the side. It keeps them nice and crispy and it's up to you how saucy you want to get. Loooooved the slider flight. The were all pretty good but the smash burger one was my favorite with the crispy edges and fried onions. Casual ambiance and a great outdoor seating area. Def a good spot for another wing Wednesday happy hour

The food was disgusting it's not what it looks like in the photos…read more Plate #1 Rice was old and cold shrimp was grilled until it were burnt, my daughter was celebrating her birthday and we decided to check this place out after two bites she said I don't want this cold burnt food it's disgusting Plate #2 was Bayou Shrimp Dinner the shrimp was fried in old shrimp batter and old grease the French fries were ok that was the only thing that looked worth eating. Food totally different from the pictures the restaurant posted. Don't waste your money or your time we were so disappointed in this place. They are no where near New Orleans food not even close!

The best seafood boil in all of San Diego in my opinion, and I've tried many places (yes, including…read moreCrab Hut). The main reasons why this is my top spot are: -Seafood Quality - the clams here are BIG and don't fall out of the shell, and the shrimp is always perfectly cooked and not mealy. The crab clusters are big and juicy as well. -Sauce - I always get the Torpedo Sauce (the house mix-of-all-of-them sauce) but instead of just tasting like garlic, lemon, old bay, "the sum is equal to more than the parts". In other words, the flavors meld together and are magical. I have heard some say that the sauce here leans sweet, and it definitely does have sugar, but I find it balanced. Also, it is mostly emulsified and does not have a thick layer of pure oil that runs off the seafood like some places' sauces. -Other Factors: they used to have a free fries deal for posting on social media (gone as of Feb '26 though), but they still have $1 oysters on some days, I like their fruit tea pitchers which are great for large parties, and they also give free Vietnamese chè for dessert! I rank this higher than Crab Hut because a) it's cheaper, Crab Hut is expensive even for seafood boil, and b) I prefer the sauce here. But Crab Hut is also S tier in San Diego so you can't go wrong with either.

The flavor overall was really good--the sauce had a nice depth and was well-seasoned. If you're…read moresomeone who enjoys spice, just note that the heat level wasn't very strong, even when ordering it spicy. That said, the shrimp and crawfish were unfortunately overcooked and came out pretty mushy, which took away from the experience. With seafood, texture really makes a difference, so that was a bit disappointing. There's definitely potential here because the flavor is solid, but hoping for better execution next time.

First and foremost I'd like to recognize Aaron for the exceptional service-- very attentive and…read morerespectful. The food was absolutely delicious we ordered the wings fries and king crab legs all fire!!!! Will definitely come back! A gem in the heart of national city!

This place is so underrated!…read more The servers are extremely sweet, the food is delicious, and the prices are fair! Overall such a relaxed environment as well. 10/10 do recommend!

Having returned from a NOLA trip where I ate crawfish étouffée, every single day, I was really…read morecraving but didn't think I'd find what I was looking for in San Diego. We came on a weeknight in January and easily found parking out front. The restaurant is more of a bungalow, and it's quiet and really pretty on the outside. There is a door on the left of the stairs that leads to a small, old timey dining room, and it's going to be weird...I'll warn you about that. When you open the door, it feels like you just walked in on someone's private dinner party. It's super quiet in there and it's just a bunch of tables. No host/hostess. You seat yourself if there's a table. A server comes in and out of the room to serve the tables. The Mac and cheese was meh, we ordered it for a toddler. The crawfish étouffée was so good, they did not skimp on crawfish. I like it a little spicier, but this was what I needed. I would definitely come back here! If it's a cold night, dress accordingly, this bungalow is not insulated and the server comes in and out, so it was freezing. Can't imagine the heat in summer, but the food is worth it.

We called ahead and made a reservation. It was a Friday afternoon. We showed up on time and were…read moreseated promptly. Had wine and beer, and also got a bread basket with (softened) butter. The picky eaters ordered Mac and cheese with andouille sausage and we got both sizes: petite and regular. You can tell it was made from scratch and it was very cheese and runny. We got the dark roux gumbo with shrimp, chicken and sausage. The flavor was on point; however I wish it was more of the holy trinity and that the sausage was cut in medallions vs pieces. Our waiter was so helpful and patient and since we paid in cash the 4% surcharge for credit cards wasn't charged. I recommend!

Haven't reviewed anything in a while, but when a restaurant deserves 5 stars, it deserves 5…read morestars!!!! Been here about 5 times and it has not missed. Juicy special sauce is TOOOO BOMBBBBBB. The flavor is top tier. Have not been to a seafood boil with this flavor and this consistency. Shrimp is also nice and crunchy and they also cut it in half to make it easy to peel. Parking easy. Friendly service. Music poppin & not too loud. Will come here again and tell more friends to eat here! Edit: if u like sausages, probs don't order that here, it's just sliced hot dogs. Probs only downfall. Seafood bomb tho Edit edit: Individual baggies IS TOP TIER!!!!! They even rebag for u if u don't finish.

Came here for the seafood boil and left mostly satisfied. Got the headless shrimp with the "Juicy"…read moreflavor -- a blend of all their seasonings -- and it was genuinely good, solid 8/10. The Cajun fries held their own too. Prices are fair, actually a bit cheaper than comparable spots in SD, and the space itself is large, clean, and nice inside. We were seated quickly with no wait. That said, a few things brought the experience down. The staffing was clearly not enough for the volume of guests -- as the night picked up, service noticeably slowed, and it felt like the waiters were stretched thin through no fault of their own. That's a management issue. The sausage portion options are oddly limited too -- only a half pound or full pound, nothing in between, which feels unnecessarily restrictive. Biggest miss: the calamari. One bite and I was done -- it had "frozen grocery store bag" written all over it. Skip it entirely. The garlic bread is in the same boat, obviously store-bought, though it's passable enough. Stick to the seafood boil, avoid the appetizers, and hope you visit on a well-staffed night.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Stopped by Po Boy Shop and ordered the fried shrimp plate with mac & cheese and red beans & rice…read more Overall, it was a really good meal. The fried shrimp had great flavor and seasoning on the breading. I personally would've liked them fried just a little harder for a bit more crisp, but they were still very tasty and fresh. The mac & cheese was creamy, rich, and definitely one of the highlights of the plate. The red beans & rice had a good hearty flavor, though it was a little on the salty side for my taste. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler. The flavor was really good and comforting, but I would've liked a little more juice in it. It would also be great if they offered an option to heat the cobbler, which would take it to another level. Interior is cute , screams New Orleans. They had one person working counter she was busy in the phone trouble shooting some software so I just ordered on the tablet. Overall, generous portions and good Southern comfort food. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu.

Food was good. I went for the sandwich but got the catfish and shrimp and gumbo. Nice bright and…read moreclean restaurant with friendly service. Got my food to go but should have eaten there. Breading was lightly seasoned (would have liked a little more flavor) on the catfish and shrimp. The shrimp were super plump and sweet. Catfish was a bit funky but both were best with the hot sauce. Gumbo had good flavor and a dark roux, just too much salt and the chicken was a bit chewy. Nice pieces of okra and really good sausage. Will come back for a shrimp poboy.