This is my first time hearing about this small place. I walked into cafe around 12ish, the business wasn't too busy during lunch. There was three working the food station and the other guy was working cashier station. I placed my order at the front counter and drink machine was broken so I had drink tea or water. My order was done by time I finish going to the bathroom. I ordered the Bayou Classic, it comes with two mini crab cakes, a few shrimp, dirty rice, and some type of homemade white sauce with toast. It was soooooo good I ate the entire thing meal. read more

Wishbone Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Just had an awesome lunch there !!!! First time at the new location. It's gorgeous !!!! So comfortable and interesting. We were given samples of the pineapple tea and collard green soup when we were seated. Delicious !!! I ordered the collard green soup and the lemon pepper wings. Absolutely heavenly. My companion had John Ed's Po'Boy and fries. She was quite happy to the last bite. The customer service was excellent- everyone was so friendly and nice. Definitely a place to go have great food in a relaxing atmosphere without having to deal with the traffic of Eastchase or the parking of downtown. Will be back soon !!!!! read more

Wonderful, thoughtful staff and delicious food. Great BBQ and fries, and kabobs The key lime pie was a generous slice and perfect combination of tart and sweet read more

This place is a "Must Stop" every time I'm in the area! The staff is great and friendly! The food is wonderful. The Fruit Tea is bought by the gallon by many customers. The Soup of the Day is often gone before lunch hour! If you can get it....GET IT! read more

Wishbone Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I wish I could personally speak with the owner of this restaurant. The food was so good however her staff is literally killing her. I'm staying nearby in a hotel so I called to see if they were on any delivery apps. The guy who answered didn't know the correct app. When I finally figured it out I called back to see if the order had been picked up. He put me on hold literally until my phone died. As I sat listening to the conversations going on in the background I just shook my head. If the owner is looking at this, consider new staff. Your cook is amazing however the rest of them are bleeding you. read more

First time! This has some of the best pasta I've ever ate! Incredible!! Cajun food paradise!! read more

Wishbone Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Trying to go through the entire menu. The food is excellent and they have a great variety

We ordered takeout from Wishbone cafe and ultimately the food was really good! We got three kinds of pasta, and though they all were similar in style (cream based sauce, noodles with seafood and chicken) they all had depth in flavor and the heat level was just right. My only complaint was that our food came a little sloshed around, and didn't look like it had been packed carefully. Other than that though it was good! read more

Fantastic experience... wonderful food. The chef and his staff greeted us warmly when we came in and started us off with a sample of their gumbo. Off the chain. Wonderful Cajun flavors in every dish. Don't miss this place! read more

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Wishbone is amazing and the owner is first rate. All of the food is flavorful and well put together. They have a great staff and location as well. If you are in Montgomery consider them for lunch or dinner read more

The staff is friendly/welcoming and the food was delicious. This is a place that I would definitely go back to when I am in town. I highly recommend it. I had the Bayou Classic and when I go back I will get it again! Yum! read more

We tried this for a family celebration. The margaritas were not properly mixed. We had 3 of them and each one was very different - one too strong, one too much mix - almost like they slopped constituents into glasses and didn't blend anything. I ordered the scallops and shrimp entree. The others were served and 30 minutes later I went to inquire about my order. They finally brought out an item and I discovered there were no scallops in the "scallops and shrimp" serving. I inquired about this and was told they were out of scallops and decided to serve it with only the shrimp. They didn't inform me they were out of scallops and see if I wanted something else - they just made a decision and served me a half entree. Very disappointing. We would not return. read more

My crab claws were flavorless and smelled of ammonia (meaning they were old). My bayou classic's rice was mushy, my crab cakes were burnt on both sides and they used imitation crab meat inside of them. Shrimp were dried out/over cooked read more

Loved the spot. The food was amazing! I ordered the stuff chicken. Drinks were good as well

The food here is flavorful and the employees are friendly! You must try the sweet tea - it is amazing! I never drink sweet tea and I almost happily purchased a gallon to take home. I left this restaurant very satisfied. read more

No words that Tea and the I think it's either black eye pea soup or the collard green soup oh my God delicious delicious double delicious oh yeah great staff as well read more

How this place has the ratings it has is suspect to me. It was horrible. We went in at 5:00. There was no one eating- several at the bar. We were there for several minutes finally a waiter appeared and told us he would be back for a drink order. Afternoon another 10 minutes another guy shows up and asked if we're ready to order we told them we are not but would like to order our drinks. My husband proceeded to ask for a drink from the bar. He said they bar was closed. Closed. I asked if they were closing early and he said no. We ordered our food and it was 25 minutes before we got it. It was lukewarm at best. It was not good. Our waiter never came back and checked on anything and we had to ask someone to grab him for our check. This place is really bad. I would not recommend. read more

Same great food and friendly service. New and improved location. We went for dinner. There is a real bar now. There was a guy playing drums along with music. Nice vibe but family friendly. Loved the food. read more

Service was great! Food was awesome! Music was amazing. We could have done without the love bugs but that was our choice to sit outside!

Only Cajun joint in Montgomery. I had the Bayou classic. Great price, good portions, makes room for dessert. Clean new restaurant. They recently moved so the address may have not updated to maps. read more

Walked into Wishbone Cafe with my family of six at about 7:45 on a Saturday night. Place was about half full. Guy behind the counter said, "How many in your party?" I told him, "Six." He looked at me and with an attitude said, "We have a reservation policy for parties of more than five," and then stood there and stared at me and my family, surrounded by empty tables. I asked him if he wanted us to eat at his restaurant at which point he said we could sit at the front of the restaurant like he was deigning to have us take up space in his restaurant. How about you sit people in your half empty restaurant and ask them if they will call ahead the next time they visit? read more

We were in Montgomery today and decided to let Yelp find us a place to eat lunch. Boy, did yelp do a great job finding this little gem for us! We ordered the Bayou Classic and the Wishbone Sampler. The Sampler had chicken salad, riblets, and wings. My hubby was in heaven! I sampled one of the riblets and I can see why! They were delightful, with just the right amount of sweet heat in the sauce! The Bayou Classic had two crab cakes, several shrimp, with a Cajun rice with a cream sauce, and two pieces of toast. While it was very good, the crab cakes were lukewarm. That was the only complaint I had. Service was prompt and friendly! Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and will definitely go back the next trip to Montgomery! read more

This place is awesome, don't let the mini mall facade fool you. The collard green soup, the James Darden, and their house tea are all excellent. As a matter of fact it was all so good I forgot to take a picture read more

Fantastic food and service. I wish I had taken a picture because my food was beautiful. Unfortunately I was traveling from out of state and was too hungry to wait! After asking what was popular, I ended up trying the bayou classic and it did not disappoint. I also ordered the collard green soup, which was also tasty. If you're ever in Montgomery, AL, hit this place up! read more

We ate here last Wednesday night and we were so glad that we stopped in. The food and atmosphere were really the best! I got the Bayou Classic which was really good. My husband got some type pf burger and he was very pleased with it. I tried a bite and it had the best flavor! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The service was top notch. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Montgomery. read more

i could eat everything on the menu, the boardroom burger is my fav and my husband has the bayou classic. the freebies when you walk in the door are always amazing, changes daily. If you don't like the tea, there is something wrong with you!!! read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend of my Pastor. The restaurant is located on the corner of a large shopping center. Upon arrival, the outward appearance was simple yet inviting. As we entered the restaurant, staff immediately greeted us and walked us to a table. The decor was modern and chic with a massive chandelier that sat in the middle of the room. The bathrooms were clean. Samples of the collard green soup and the house signature was provided. The collard green soup was AMAZING. The waitress was extremely nice and answered any questions concerning the menu. I ordered an appetizer which was French bread topped with a creole sauce. Delicious!! For my entree, I ordered the the bayou which included two crab cakes and shrimp over a bed of rice with creole sauce drizzled over it. I enjoyed every bite. I HIGHLY recommend. Oh, I can't forget the banana pudding!! Loved it!! Next time you're in the Montgomery, stop by for lunch!! read more

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Don't let the inconspicuous exterior and odd location fool you, this is one of the best places for seafood in Montgomery. Take your time enjoying the complimentary tea and delicious collard green soup before diving into an entree. You can't go wrong with the Bayou Classic, though everything on the menu is well-seasoned and very flavorful. If you're not a seafood person, the quesadilla is a strong option. Also don't hesitate to get a full order of soup. The collard green soup and gumbo are both killer. read more

Best combination of food and service in the entire city! Portions are great. Taste is superb. Prices are fitting. Crab claws are a must eat! The seasonings and sauces used are a perfect fit. Highly recommend. If you are looking for a one of a kind food eating experience then this is a must go to place to eat, lunch, date night, any time it's WELL WORTH IT. read more

The collar green soup to to die for! The atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. Great after work spot!

First and foremost, I was thoroughly pleased with my food! I rated this restaurant a 4 because when we first arrived it took a while for us to be greeted but I noticed a lot of people at the bar enjoying themselves which was nice to see. The tilapia with cream sauce is so flavorful! I was surprised to find the sausage in the Cajun rice but it was a great addition. My boyfriend got the steak and fries and everything tasted great, the steak was medium- well but was not tough or hard to eat at all! Try it! read more

Wishbone Cafe - This is their tilapia with cream sauce! - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

The food here is really good. A bit expensive for such a small portion of food. They have the same prices for lunch and dinner. They are in a much better location now, so you can very easily get in, out and on your way without the hassle of traffic at Taylor Jct. If you like cajun with a southern twist i suggest you try!! read more

This little cajun restaurant is a welcome surprise to those that yearn for home-cooked flavors! The bayou classic is a definite favorite: tasty, well cooked crab cakes, flavorful shrimp and cajun rice, all covered with their signature cream sauce. The Jeffrey Darden (J.D.) is a welcome option for those in the mood for chicken, rice and hashbrown casserole. I second Melissa T's comments; don't underestimate the restaurant's size and their prices: this family-owned restaurant strives to welcome you in, and treats each customer with first-class service and hospitality. You will leave with a smile on your face! read more

Wishbone Cafe - Jeffrey Darden: hashbrown casserole, grilled chicken breast, ham melted swiss cheese, side of red beans/rice - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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How does this place rate 5 stars??? The service was non-existent, taking 30 minutes to serve 4 dishes while never making any effort to even speak to us. When the food finally did arrive, it had obvious been sitting for a while and the portions were modest at best. I had the Louis Armstrong and the rice was cold with the rest mildly warm, my wife's salad had holes in the greens from bugs, and my son had cold pasta with milky warm cream sauce. It's a shame because the sauces actually pretty good if they had been served properly read more

Love wishbone. They have great wings with a variety of flavors and lots of Cajun style dishes. I love their punch! It's really good, so try some of they haven't run out. I'm glad they're getting a larger location. I usually try to go after the lunch rush because it's really popular with the Baptist East staff and it gets crowded really quickly. The only thing is if you have any food allergies or don't eat pork, ask a lot of questions about what's in dishes. Can't wait to go to their new location on Atl Hwy. read more

Ummmmm, one word. Authentic! I had the chicken shrimp pasta and they are not shy with the meat! The sauce is amazing. My girl had the bayou classic and her little 100 lb self finished it all. Uncle got the club sandwich with potato salad and it had outstanding results as well. read more

Wishbone Cafe - Chicken shrimp pasta with mushrooms, crawfish, and andouille sausage. It was amazing. - Seafood Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I was in Montgomery for a basketball game at ASU and found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. After looking at the menu online, I did not expect this to be in the location that it was, but I had already looked at the menu and was really looking forward to it. After arriving I was given the complimentary collard green soup, and while I am not a fan of collard greens at all, this soup was incredible. For dinner, I had my eye on the Pasta Mardi Gras in advance so I stuck with that. WOW! So delicious! The flavors were great and the sausage was absolutely incredible. The service was reasonably fast, but I did have to ask for a refill which is one thing that drives me nuts at a restaurant. That's the only thing that kept me from going five stars. But don't let that rating fool you on the food. It was five star quality! read more

I'm a engineer at heart, and I like being presented with constraints, as it causes you to rely on creative solutions to negate those constraints. For example, how would you take the equipment of a hollowed-out Quiznos and make it into a full service restaurant? In the case of Wishbone Cafe, their answer was surprisingly creative, though not without some shortcuts. I'm sure the sandwiches are all well and good (and in the case of the free sample of collard green soup we were provided, definitely good), but we came for dinner, and we wanted something more substantial. I went for the Louis Armstrong, and the other two people with me each ordered something different. The dish shouldn't really work - shrimp, scallops, cream sauce, and feta cheese? - but I was impressed, most especially at the freshness of the seafood, though my scallops were itsie-bitsie, each about the size of an M&M. Served over Cajun rice, it was unexpectedly good. Working in a kitchen like this has its drawbacks, such as having to send each dish through the Quiznos oven, sometimes multiple times. Ingredients are frequently reused, too, most obviously in the cream sauce, which managed to find its way onto all three of our dishes. A lot of the dinner entrees seem to follow the same shrimp-cream-starch template, though if you aren't necessarily looking for a lot of variety (or just like the sauce), it's not really an issue. The meal ended with a bowl of 'nana pudding, though Wishbone's version differed from most in not really being a pudding at all. Instead, it was banana slices and Nilla wafers tossed in a thick, fresh whipped cream that was lighter than its traditional counterpart and made it more about the banana. Certainly something to try. Wishbone Cafe's slight Cajun bent and ingenuity make for some interesting eating in a small space, and reminds us that there are good eats to be found all over this city. read more

We were road tripping from Pensacola to Atlanta and decided to stop for a bite to eat in Montgomery. Yelp helped us find the wishbone cafe and boy are we glad it did! This place has the BEST food! We got the bayou classic and like everyone says, it was phenomenal! The real gem, though, was the smoker. The meat tasted like it had been sent to heaven to be cooked and Jesus himself taste tested it to make sure it was perfect before sending it back to us tree eat. Then, to finish it off, we had some key lime pie. If I was a lime, I would want to be in this pie. Oh my goodness it was the BEST! Needless to say, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. Even if I was allergic to shellfish, the bayou classic would be worth a trip to the emergency room. read more

Very welcoming environment. I IMMEDIATELY greeted with a soup sample and sweet sample. I asked for some special diet considerations and they were really accommodating. read more