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Wishbone Cafe

4.2 (309 reviews)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Crystal H.

The food was tasty especially the wings. We were offered free samples of their special sweet tea and it was delicious- definitely ordered that. The menu also contained lots of options that sounded directly. The service was lovely too. Greeted warmly and seated quickly. Food came out fast and hot except for the fries which were delicious and worth the wait. It did get busier as we were eating, and she continued to maintain a very pleasant attitude as she greeted people who did have to wait for seating. We also got a to go order of the jerk wings and a slice of Keylime pie. I would highly recommend this place. Their ambience is cozy and the decor is quite eclectic. Not sure what theme they're going for. Was recommended by a friend and glad I tried it!

The Bayou Classic Pasta Dinner
Taylor D.

Me and my friend decided to stop in here for lunch. The restaurant was very nice it wasn't busy so we were able to choose our table. The food was amazing and perfectly seasoned. The tea was very good as well. I will definitely be coming back here to eat again.

Dozier's Kabobs and Cajun Rice
Jonathon B.

This may be the best kept secret in Montgomery. Cajun flavors and such great food! Chicken kabobs were tender and rice was cooked perfect. Went back the next day for the shrimp pasta dinner. Huge portions and great taste!

Pasta Bowl with Shrimp and andouille.
Cindy H.

We ordered Bayou Classic & Pasta Bowl with Shrimp and Andouille. Both of the dishes were okay, but would have been better had they been served hot instead of just warm. Service was good. We went in a Monday. It's a very casual place with relaxed vibe. I probably wouldn't go back because it was overall disappointing.

Mushroom Appetizer!
Carmen B.

We pulled into Wishbone just as it opened for lunch on a Tuesday for a bite to eat before continuing our self-guided, four-day Civil Rights Tour. We were delighted! The food is classic New Orleans with some culinary surprises - all at one-fourth the cost of a fine NOLA restaurant. Order anything with mushrooms! What a lovely sauce on the stuffed mushroom appetizer, and the mushrooms in the Louis Armstrong had the taste and texture of tender, juicy steak. The fabulous work going on in the kitchen extends to the clean and bright dining room where the kind and attentive staff is focused making you comfortable. The day was hot, and as we walked in we were offered iced tea immediately. Cold drinks were at our table almost before we sat down. My husband had his usual unsweet freshly brewed tea but I indulged in the sweet house tea - oh, wow! The house tea is fruity and perfectly balanced. Not too sweet and not too fruity. So thirst-quenching! Then, we were brought a small complimentary soup to whet our appetite. So nice! The moment we tasted the soup - a basic, house-made vegetable soup - we knew we were in for a fabulous meal - the broth was deep and rich and the vegetables were not overcooked. For lunch, my husband (who is Cajun) and I ordered the Louis Armstrong and The Bayou Classic. They were both excellent, but distinctly different. It would be difficult to pick a favorite.

Bayou Classic the number 1 seller
Matt M.

Another good Montgomery spot. Parking in a private lot, good service but oh my gosh they have amazing iced tea. I mean, seriously their I ed tea should be listed as a class III substance, it is that addicting. We had a big lunch that day do my son and I did not sample much. But here is what we had. Yea - sorry, I repeat it is amazing Veggies - this is a side dish, but it was heavenly. Bayou Classic - the shrimp were fabulous but the crab was just not my thing. A good dish, that really can be great (and maybe it is on other nights). The Thursday night we went the bar and patio were off the chain. In fact, I don't you will find a better party on a Thursday.

Jimi D.

I'm so very torn in my review. The atmosphere was great. And the food was freaking AMAZING!!! But they were very understaffed. And that impacted service and the timeliness of our orders coming out. I dined with a party of 18, and we made the reservation one week in advance, so the staff knew to expect us. Unfortunately, there was also a birthday party at the same time. And it appeared as though there was one server for the birthday party, one server for our party of 18, and potentially one cook. So everything was slow. But again, the food was worth the wait. We definitely shared food and EVERYTHING was great! Things slowed down once we received our food, and we were able to compliment the cook. She definitely deserved the praise!

Chicken Quesadillas
Chanelle S.

The service was incredible. The waitress was so pleasant and persistent in which it was such a pleasant visit. The food was delicious that I ordered delivery the next day . They have a sweet tea with pineapple juice which was so tasty. The ambiance was nice and I will be returning soon.

Broccoli
Marcus P.

The service was ok being that they only had one server for the whole entire restaurant! It took about 20 minutes to get our drink order and then another 10 to get our drinks. Then another 40 to get our food ! I had the stuffed chicken breast w/ grilled shrimp and garlic pressman broccoli. THE ENTIRE PLATE WAS COLD ! When I advices the server he stated "let me go reheat it" 3 minutes later it was back in front of me microwaved. the broccoli was burned and the shrimp had gotten tough... highly disappointed.... but the tea was good. And the collard green soup is AMAZING (when it's not sold out)

Stuffed Chicken

The food was wonderful!! Each plate was neatly arranged & appetizing. The food was mouth-watering delicious. Nothing was needed to season the food. The server was courteous and top of everything. Our seats were nicely placed with ease for all those who attended my mother's birthday party. My mother raved on and on about the ambiance & food. Thank you to Wishbone Cafe staff, cooks, & servers for making celebrating my mother's 69th birthday an awesome experience & memory.

Chicken Salad

Great fries, better than McDonald's. Well seasoned. Crispy to perfection. Simple but robust flavor.

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3 years ago

Excellent and authentic food! The ambiance and vibe was good but service can be slow. Other than that def recommend it!

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2 years ago

staff, great food. Never had a bad experience. Food is fast, never had to wait for any extended period of time.

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Waited over 10 minutes to be seated, almost 20 minutes waiting on someone to take our drink order. Left without ever being acknowledged.

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Had a great time here during my visit to Montgomery. The food, music and drinks were great! A grown and sexy crowd on Thursdays

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4 years ago

This a great change of pace. The food was wonderful and folks there took great care of us.

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I had the ribs probably the best I have ever had and I have had many from Memphis to Austin I will be back !

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Best food in town. The service was great, appetizers and drinks were on point. Had a blast

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3 years ago

The food is mediocre and the peach tea will give you diabetes. The best thing I have had there is the collard greens soup

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Man, do I want to give this place a higher rating, but there were a few things that just cannot…read morejustify a higher rating. Let's get into it. We arrived here on a Sunday, not by choice, but because of lack of options in this area on a Sunday. We wanted a sit down meal and not just a grab and go type of situation. Not many choices are available in the area on a Sunday. When we walked in we were greeted warmly and guided to our table. Once we sat down we were looking over the menu and our server approached. We placed our drink order and were kind of given a 'heads up' about how service might be that day. Which isn't always that great of thing to hear when you basically exhausted all other possibilities in the area. When our drinks arrived, almost ten minutes later, we finally started to place our orders. I went with an appetizer and entree. Let me tell you something, I'm ok with fusion food, but Cajun and Irish was not one I was expecting to stumble upon. I like taking in new experiences so I will give anything a chance at least once. When you look over the menu, you can see how they fused the cuisines and some sound interesting, while others give you the apprehension that you should follow and not order. During the ordering process, my picks were readily available, but my friends weren't so lucky when they made selections. One friend just kept going down the list until one was available. However, one of my other friends ordered something only for the server to return and tell her that that option was not available at that time because they didn't have the items to make it. Then the food started to come out, very intermittently. Remember how I told you I ordered an appetizer and entree? Well, my entree arrived well before my appetizer. Since my entree came first I went with Cod Fish & Chips. This comes with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The highlight of this place were the hushpuppies. They were amazing, flavorful and of a decent size. The fries were dead cold. The cod was decent, lukewarm at best, and the coating was a bit much. It wasn't a fluffy, crunchy batter, it was like it was densely packed in cornmeal. The coleslaw, yikes. I've had vinegar forward slaw, but this one was a bit overpowering. And remember they are a fusion restaurant, the Cajun portion of this was the punch in the face that when paired with that vinegar forward slaw, is not a good mix. The appetizer, Boxty, was definitely the highlight of the whole meal for me. This right here was redeemable and maybe that is why it showed up after my entree. It made me forget about the entree. Two perfectly, huge, traditional potato pancakes. It is served with a Cajun remoulade. If I would have tried this first, I would have seen how the fusion worked. Because this truly worked. The remoulade mixed well with the potato pancake. That plate, was absolutely empty when my plates were picked up. What overshadowed all this was the service. Honestly, it really wasn't their fault, or at least totally their fault. It was the employees. Some kitchen staff, we were told, did not show up. Couple that with no prep work being done the night before or earlier in that day made for slow food preparation. On top of the kitchen staff not showing up, some servers did not show up as well. Our server, who was amazing and charming, was stretched thin. She was humble and took everything in stride. She even thought, in her mind, that most of this was her fault. Honey, you did nothing wrong, you are doing your job and showed up. Your suggestions to us were spot on, and you need to remember you didn't prepare the food. This place is redeemable, but only after they get the staffing straight and hire the right people. If I am ever back in the area, I will give it another try. Especially since the place is beautiful and kind of reminiscent of New Orleans. That two-floored restaurant with outdoor seating on both levels and the outdoor fans really give off the Big Easy.

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