First I will start with the bad, they are not open on Saturdays!! And I always have the craving in Saturdays! But overall this place hits every time. Spicy stew type dishes on rice. You can customize your dish with various sauces and add onions and cheese. The crystal hot sauce is a great addition in my opinion. The bread that comes with the meal is on another tier. I always get extra slices due to the flavor and seasonings they add to the bread. Tip: pile the stew on the bread. read more

Yats is your destination in Grandview Heights for high quality authentic New Orleans and Bayou country food. Food that I would describe as "comfort food" and Southern cuisine. There are several wonderful dishes, here served on beds of rice, including jambalaya's, bourbon, chicken, étouffée, and other regional dishes, which derive their historic origins from the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The staff are friendly, and this is a very relaxed and casual place to dine in. It is also possible to order food for takeout purposes. Yats also operates a mobile food truck, which can often be seen around the Central Ohio area at events and for other locational purposes. read more

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Yats has got to be one of my favorite restaurants. It's just so comforting and yummy. I always get the B&B and it always hits. The person who helped us was very kind. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. read more

Yats Grandview - B&B - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Hats is a fun take on Creole food. The food is normally fresh and delicious while I wish they had some more traditional Creole dishes. Service is normally friendly and quick. Inside has a take out feel which I like because it's easy to run in and grab dinner. Overall, I definitely recommend for a yummy meal but not so much for Creole food. read more

This is a laid back restaurant with fast service. Their menu is simple comfort food. You order at the counter, and by the time we got our drinks at the soda fountain our meals were ready. I got the drunked chicken served over rice. It came with toast. I must say the toast was delicious! It had the best melted butter seasoning on it. I could have ate a whole loaf. The drunked chicken was excellent too. The chicken was tender and had a lot of flavor. Beware, they are not open on Saturdays and don't stay open very late during the weekday, but this is a great little spot in Grandview. read more

Out running some errands and decided to hit up Yats Grandview. I THOUGHT it was Abby working BUT it was actually Kat working today, she has been working there 6-7 years. I ordered a half Chicken Maque Choux and half Spinach and Mushroom Etouffee. OMG!!! The Chicken Maque Choux has some nice tender chicken and corn with a smooth creamy sauce. It's to die for. The other half was a creamy vegetarian roux based sauce with mushrooms and spinach blended with green curry and a blend of other spices. And of course I had to have a double order of the buttered bread. Yummy!!! Another plus this time was meeting another one of their team Kat, she been with them for 6-7 years. Another one of the great employees that Jason/Abbey have turned out. If you get a chance you have to stop in and taste some really phenomenal tasting food. read more

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Their magic bread is where it's at. Go ahead and splurge on an extra slice. You won't regret it. It's one of the last places for true quick gumbo - there are always two vegetarian options on the board. I really enjoy that they offer Crystal (Krystal?) hot sauce... That will trip you down to the south for sure :-) read more

Yats Grandview - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Flavor Over Fire, and I'm Not Mad About It Got the Drunken Chicken and Maque Choux delivered because my couch said, "Let the good times roll... without moving." Food showed up hotter than my motivation on a Monday (which is saying something). The sauce was creamy, smooth, and rich--basically the Barry White of Cajun cuisine. And while it didn't light my mouth on fire, it did seduce my taste buds with flavor. Think "New Orleans charm" without the spice-induced identity crisis. Drunken Chicken? Comfort food that tastes like it knows my secrets. Maque Choux? Corn so good it should have its own fan club. Spice level? Mild. Flavor level? Maximum. I'm not sweating, but I am impressed. read more

Yats Grandview - To go drunken chicken and chicken maque choux - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our first visit to the brick and mortar store but have eaten at the food truck and it was delicious. The store didn't disappoint. We easily ordered online and the pickup was ready as soon as we walked in. The dishes were hot and had great flavor. I loved the chicken and my husband really enjoyed his side by side with red beans and rice and Gumbo. read more

Yats Grandview - Gumbo and red beans and rice Smothered chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My friend looovvveessss Yats. She's vegetarian so her experience is going to be different from a meat eater like myself lol. When I got there, it was empty. One person ahead of me was ordering takeout. More people trickled in throughout the evening, but it never got busy. I told the guy at the counter that it was my first time there, so he told me to do the half and half to try two different things. I went with his two suggestions: drunken chicken and the chili cheese etouffe with crawfish. My food came out so fast! It was hot, so I waited to eat until my friend got her food. She ordered the vegan white chili and the mushroom and spinach etouffe. You can add Cajun seasoning and any hot sauces to it. They have them sitting out on a table to use. The sauces and the seasoning helped to flavor the dishes as they weren't that flavorful themselves. The portions were large as well! I was pretty full by the end. Overall, it's not authentic. But they are New Orleans-inspired, so it's their own take on the food you can get down there. It's not bad for what you're getting. But just know it won't taste like what you've eaten down in NOLA. The star of the show was the bread. Delicious! It had a wonderful seasoned butter on it. So so good!! read more

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I love supporting small local businesses and Yats is one of them. A lot larger of a sit in section that I expected. You have a wide variety of creale cuisines to choose from (gumbo, red beans and rice etc) that comes with rice and you can add garlic bread (super buttery and seasoned). Comfort delicious food perfect for an easy but home cooked feel food. read more

Yats Grandview - Inside - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've been here for lunch a few times. The food and service are great. A wonderful local small business offering great creole cuisine

Always great food from Yats! We have been here a few times and tried a lot of the menu. Never a bad dish and the service is friendly and fast. Relaxing self serve dining room if you choose to eat here. read more

The best red beans and rice I've had since New Orleans. A great addition to our local community.

I've lived in Columbus for almost two years now, and there is no other place like Yats! The food is always well prepared, hot, and the staff is super friendly. Whether I eat at their restaurant or bring it home, it hits the same. Definitely recommend! read more

As a wedding planner, I've worked with many caterers, and this team truly stood out. They were **professional, punctual, incredibly friendly**, and kept communication seamless throughout. The food was delicious and abundant--our guests were raving and no one left hungry! They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. I'd gladly recommend them to any couple looking for not just great food, but an exceptional catering experience. read more

I'm actually a little bummed they didn't have shrimp and grits. Isn't that a top Cajun dish? Or is that just a thing in New Orleans? All they had were things to put over white rice. I got the red beans and sausage. The food was fine, though it could have had a lot more spice. Adding red hot didn't seem to help much. I'll be back a second time. Maybe they'll have a more varied menu. I really liked the design of the place and how open and refreshing it felt. The communal rows are nice. And service was good as the owner/ chef was genuinely interested if I liked the food. read more

Yats Grandview - Red beans and sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cajun food in the midwest that's actually good for a change. Cheap etoufees and gumbos, served up quickly at reasonable prices. Order at the counter. No table service. No frills. The menu changes from time to time, but I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here, even the vegetarian dishes. The chicken maque choux stands out as a particular all-star. Don't miss the beginets for dessert. read more

Imagine my surprise when I take my mom out for her birthday to someplace new and when we order, the friendly man behind the counter two me our two meals are only $20 and my mother, worried about spicy food was offered a taste test of any dish she was curious about.....THEN the food was absolutely delicious to the point where I wanted to build a fort and live there. Like I can't wait to go try the next thing. In a day and age where if you have something people like so therefore you believe you're in control and can be a villain, the people at Yatz are heroes. Thank you. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Columbus. Service is good. No waiters or anything, just one at the register one in the back usually. Order your food and you'll have it in a few minutes. Clean up after yourself please! The taste of some of these dishes will knock you on your ass. I use to eat a little bit of everything on their menu, but since the drunken chicken came out a few years back, I can't part ways with it. There's so much going on I really can't even explain why it's so good, but it just is. And ALWAYS treat yourself to that extra bread. EDIT: although this is "Cajun/creole," do not be worried about spice. These dishes are not spicy. The taste is great, but they leave the spice to you with multiple types of hot sauce. read more

Yats Grandview - Drunken Chicken (DF) and Extra Bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My food came out within a few minutes, was very cheap, and tasted delicious! Great option for a meal if you're walking around the area. Will definitely go back sometime! read more

Yats Grandview - Chili Cheese Etouffee with Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

When my family is in a pinch because our weeknight schedule is busy, we order Yats for their perfect food, super-fast delivery, and guaranteed satisfaction. Last week, our youngest son said, "I could live on Yats." I could, too. read more

Delicious food, big portions, and low prices. I highly recommend getting the half and half dinner so that you can try Different things. I had to gumbo and red beans and rice, It was so good. Nice surface and got our food really fast. I will definitely be back. I almost forgot the beignets were scrumptious. And the little by the sweet was perfect after the spicy meal. I have to say though not too spicy not hot just tasty read more

Ordered: drunken chicken, spinach and mushroom etoufee, B&B You HAVE to get the bread - hands down the best part of the meal. Personally not a fan of the kind of rice they use though but I know other people like it! read more

Came here for a pickup order for lunch on Monday. I forgot how good this place is. We ordered drunken chicken, 1/2 chili cheese etouffee and 1/2 chicken maque choux. Everything was absolutely delicious, including the bread which comes covered in a delicious Cajun butter. Reminiscent of a Cajun boil sauce. All the portions were plentiful and the crawfish was not lacking in the etouffee. If you're looking for a Cajun meal, definitely check this place out. read more

Yats will always be one of my favorite comfort meals in Columbus! My three favorite entrees to order are drunken chicken, spinach and mushroom etouffee, and chicken maque choux. They all have amazing flavor and if you like heat get some of the hot sauces to add to spice it up even more. The bread that comes with the entrees is absolutely UNREAL. Perfectly crispy on the outside, and buttery and soft on the inside. The bread is best fresh, so when I order Yats to go I always pop the bread in the oven or air fryer for a little to crisp it up again. The service is always really fast and friendly. This is a great place to pop in when you need a quick meal on lunch break or dinner time. Parking can be hectic in the Grandview area but there is typically street parking and if none available there are a few parking lots nearby. read more

Yats Grandview - Drunken Chicken (DF), Chicken Maque Choux - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Lots of great options on the menu here at Yats, which varies by day, so the first stop is always checking out the daily options. You can also do a half and half if there are two dishes catching your eye. I was especially curious about the chorizo étouffée, and I was glad to see it on the menu the day I was nearby. It featured the chorizo alongside chicken, peppers, and onions, and came served over a bed of rice and accompanied by the bread, which has a really delicious topping on it. The meal was flavorful and filling. The menu is helpfully marked with indications for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. We had ordered ahead for pick up, and it was ready early. We were able to find street parking (meter) right in front to run in for carry out. read more

Yats Grandview - Chorizo etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

went here for lunch with a coworker and was super happy with everything. we walked in and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome. they had a few table to sit inside but it seems like there was a lot of to go orders also. i asked the worker the least spiciest main entrees and found out you can get free samples of any of them! i ended up going with the chili cheese etoufee w crawfish and it was AMAZING. 10/10 recommend and would get everytime i came here. my coworker got the gumbo w chicken and sausage and ranked it an 8.7/10. everything is served with rice and bread and we both got extra bread (so tasty and had amazing flavor 10/10). we ended with the plain beignets and they were so tasty. it tasted like a large dount hole covered in powdered sugar but less fried and more doughy. it was a super pillowy soft texture. however, i have had the ones at cafe de la monde in nola and they were different than them. overall 9/10 experience and will definitely come back if ever in the area again! read more

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Wow! Nothing but good things to say about this place! My friend came here and said he loved it so I had to try it too! I'm so glad I did! It was delicious. The food had so much flavor and spices! There was a half and half option that I loved because it allowed me to try two of the dishes. I loved them both! The bread was also delicious with the meal and had fun little spice on it. My meal overall was ~$12 with an extra piece of bread and tip. The meal was super filling! The workers were super friendly and the food came out fast. Would definitely come again!! read more

Yats Grandview - Drunken Chicken (DF) and Chicken Maque Choux - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is my first time trying Yats and I am SOLD! I tried the Drunken chicken, chili cheese etouffe, chicken maque choux, and gumbo. Each plate came with a garlic bread that was really delicious! I liked everything except for the gumbo. It tasted a bit burnt, and my friend who loves Yats said the same thing last time she had the gumbo. It wasn't bad, it just paled in comparison to the other dishes. You have the option of doing a Pick 2 ($10) which I recommend because you get to try multiple things! IMy favorite was the chicken maque choux, but the drunken chicken was a closeeee second. Not only is the food good, it was VALUE. Tasty entree plus garlic bread for $10?? You can't find such good deals anywhere else! Amazing. 11/10 would recommend. read more

Yats Grandview - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I came to Yats after reading the great reviews on Yelp, but ultimately I didn't think it was that great. On a frigid winter night, I was looking for something warm to fill me up and this definitely did its job. However, the lack of parking around the area really just negated the warming effects of the food. I got the maque choux and the drunken chicken on my plate. While both were pretty good and had a decent texture, I felt that they lacked a depth of flavor I was hoping to taste. I couldn't taste much spice in either dish as well. Maybe this is what it's supposed to taste like, but personally I was not a fan. Additionally, I thought I could have used more rice. The amount of rice I got was not nearly enough to go with all the sauce I got. My ideal rice/sauce ratio is pretty high though, so that may be my own preference. The restaurant itself is small, casual place, and the employees serving the food were very friendly. I thought the prices were average, definitely not expensive but could be cheaper. Food: 2.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Price: 3/5 Overall: 3 read more

Yats Grandview - Maque choux and drunken chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

"Whoadie" "hottomata no" "who day who"! If you know me you know I'm from NOLA. THE LAND OF MUSIC FOOD AND ATHLETES. LOL I reached out to a virtual friend of mine on yelp and asked for a suggestion to eat tonight. She didn't give me any other options... She said Yats!. I trusted her taste buds and replied cool. I looked the place up and first found out it was in Grandview. Now if you know Grandview the parking is horrible so I almost just said I will pass. However what grabbed my eye was it's food from mom home. You heard! So I called to see if I needed reservations and I didn't. Yes baaby! Funny thing when I arrived parking was easy. So the old big chefs back home sprits must have made a way for me. When I walked in I let them know I'm from NOLA and I can cook with the best of them. Shawn got immediately got on the defense and said "we are a Midwest version of NOLA. At that moment his statement let him off the hook. Why? Because when you walk into a NOLA spot you don't here red hot chilli peppers. You here zydeco . With that said and taking into account it's not true NOLA it's a Midwest version they get 4 stars instead of 5. Let's get to the food. I ordered everything on the menu. Yes everything. The highlight was drunken chicken and marque Choux chicken you heard. These Midwest one pot dishes are full of Flav. The other dishes were good also. Now the portions are Midwest style small but it has very good Flav. They also need to give more rice but again it's the Midwest version. I actually took another star off because I hate eating off of paper plates and plastic ware but I gave the star back because the one pot dishes melted great. The ingredients married and had some love in it. This is a must try. As always is this a place I would take a friend from out of town? Yes Baaby! This is a very good Midwest version of NOLA. The prices are not bad either. Service is also top notice read more

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I love Yats, so this review may be a bit biased. It's truly food for the soul that just warms your whole body. Their Gumbo is fantastic and the different kinds of garlic hot sauces they add just tack on a whole new set of flavors to the already existing palate you have when eating. The way they season their bread is amazing too. Put some of the Gumbo on the bread and taking a bite...magnificent! The staff is incredibly friendly and very easy going as well. I am a frequent customer. read more

Pretty decent Yats. Food was on par for the place Their hot sauce wall wasn't as big as the old Valparaiso one (RIP) but they had some goof options read more

This was good food and great people. If you like Louisiana gumbo, this is your place in Columbus.

I always take the trip to Yats for ounce when I'm back home visiting family. I suggest the "Pick 2" with extra bread. Always get extra bread. I don't know what they put in it but it's amazing AND reheats well the next day for any leftovers. Offerings change depending on the day (with some staples there daily), so check their website before making the trek. read more

Was craving some Cajun food for Mardi gras this year. Yats is my go-to spot. We ordered carryout Gumbo, Red beans + rice, Maque Shoe (chicken and corn), chili cheese etouffe, jambalaya. All have a great amount of space and complex flavor like smokey sausage in the gumbo or creamy cheesy/peppers in the etouffe. It didn't ask to spice any of them up, but it seems like they can accommodate. Also lots of vegetarian and vegan options. All come on a bed of rice with a side of bread. I won't go into the bread as other reviewers have done so, but I will say for carryout, it travels well wrapped in foil. Overall it's a deal for delishious. When paired with a king cake and Abita beer (on draft at yats) and it was like relaxing on Bourbon St. read more

It's hard to try out new restaurants during the pandemic but i really wanted to give Yats a try! I got the spinach and mushroom etoufee and the vegan white bean chili! My partner ordered drunken chicken and red beans and rice with smoke sausage. The dishes were seasoned nicely and really hit the spot. I had to add a little hot sauce because I really enjoy spicy food, but it was kind of already spicy at the baseline level. I got to taste some of my partner's orders and I really liked how soft and tender the chicken was. The flavors came out really well. As for the bread, it was nice and crispy. The only thing I would've done differently is get more bread. I would definitely come back here again! read more

Yats Grandview - a bowl of soup and a sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I can't say enough good comments about this place. A nice, dark, comfortable bit of New Orleans, right here in Grandview. The food is tasty, well-prepared, and fast. It's also easy on the wallet. The friendly, well-trained staff is also a blessing. I'm a veteran of Yat's for about ten years, now, and hope to give it another decade. I have my lunch, here, twice a week and enjoy it always. Bon Appetit! read more

Holy yum ness!!! Jerk chicken - I just have had 3 bites and I had to write this review!!! This is warming me up on such a chilly day. The coconut gives this dish the comforting sweetness to the moderate kick. With the spicy bread ... omg! I'm in love! My first Yats experience and most certainly not my last! Wow read more

Yats Grandview - Jerk chicken with light rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbus, Ohio