Really good food, and probably the best Sazerac I have ever had. The restaurant is small, and the night we were there they had live jazz music. The shrimp etouffee was really good, although a smallish portion size. The highlight of the meal was definitely the bread pudding, a rich moist pudding with a whiskey sauce. The only miss of the restaurant was the high price point of the appetizers. The appetizer were as much as the entrees.
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Kelly T.
Ordered a catfish po boy and it was very good. They do seem to still be struggling as far as running smoothly.Things seemed very chaotic, They had live jazz when I was there, and though I appreciate live jazz very much, it was out of place here. It was so loud that it was impossible to communicate with my guest and the waitress had to scream for us to hear her and vise versa. Hoping they stick to the food and getting the place running smoothly. It is just not big enough for a live band
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Penny M.
Tried for the first time today and were pleasantly suprised. My husband had etouffe and an oyster po boy. I had a shrimp po boy and our kids had the fish platters. Everyone loved their food. The po boys were yummy and crunchy but not overly greasy. The wait Staff was friendly. We will be back!
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Mrs D.
Absolutely worst service I've ever experienced. First, their listing on Google maps is wrong, so took us a minute to find the place. Then, the server forgot to greet us after 10+ minutes. Still gave them the benefit of the doubt as they are a smaller establishment, even though there were several open tables. Took 10+ minutes to get a drink. Manager came over with some bread (the server never mentioned bread). Manager didn't even notice we were lacking silverware, napkins and plates. We had asked for an appetizer of fried alligator when we ordered our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for app we flagged down the server. We asked for the fried alligator and she stated it was probably gonna come out with our meals. Really?! You don't even want to go check to see what you can do??? When we stated that's not what we wanted she promptly and defensively stated she would go get her manager. We actually would of waited longer for our meals if we could get the app out first. So disappointed. Who's the person hiring this wait staff?
I didn't even know this leave existed until i came out of the parking lot on a side I don't usually use.... And thank goodness I did. Hubby and I went about 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered four dishes to try and were pleased with most of the food we ate. The red beans and rice were fantastic, the grits too, the fried green tomatoes were good, not a fan of the batter they use, but it was ok as was the catfish. The etoufee was great as well as the andouille sausage. What made our visit even better was the service staff and the live music.
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Mac Daddy B.
Horrible experience. We were told that since we had no reservations we wouldn't be served. However, if we wanted to sit at the bar and order drinks, that would be fine. We asked if we could order food and sit at the bar, and we're told NO. There was another couple eating at the bar at that time, but again we were told that would not be an option. We asked if we could order something to go, and the hostess again told us NO. So we leave and decide to go to Baby Kay ' s Creole Kitchen. AWESOME! We arrived and were warmly greeted, and asked if preferred bar or table? Sat down and we're treated to a little live music (old dude on a guitar...88 years old! And still getting it done!), and the absolute best seafood gumbo ever! Complete cajun and creole menu!
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Brendan S.
We got there around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and was told we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. Not sure why people are complaining about waiting. They let us sit and order drinks during the wait. Pro tip: while you wait, strike up a conversation with your date instead of complaining. The food was a bit spicy which we like and the portions were very large.
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Steve V.
Another excellent meal. Tonight's choices included fried green tomatoes, Cajun wings, crawfish Mac n cheese & hurricanes. The favors were authentic & exquisitely flavorful. You don't find food like this often, especially in a location like this. It is worth. As usual, it takes a while to get the food to the table, but if that's what it takes to experience this kind of food fare then it's worth it. I will be back.
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Bob O.
Very busy on opening day is not an excuse for our server to take our order and not get it to the kitchen. After waiting an hour I had to flag down another server, because ours had not come back to the table since taking our order. The service needs to be trained better in even the basics of taking care of the customer. 90 minutes after ordering, our meal was served. The onion strings are crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of greasy. The jambalaya was nicely spicy, with good portions of andouille sausage, crayfish, and chicken in a rich, thick sauce. My wife said the grilled chicken po' boy was a bit spicy, too. Bring a healthy appetite when ordering the po' boy. It is really big. I will probably come back to try the other items on the menu, once the opening bugs are worked out. Three stars for now... good food, service problems.
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Robert W.
For me this was the worst place ever. I showed the server what was wrong. Didn't say a thing to the cook just went back to talking at the bar. The food is low grade at best. Even the French Fries were sloppily cooked. I think their next move is to hire a chef who knows how to use a deep fryer. What a concept. On my DO NOT RETURN list for sure!
Enjoyed a nice evening dinner at neighborhood Cajun restaurant. Service was on point and the owners were touching tables checking on the other guests. Husband and I will be back for sure. Time to add a new place to the rotation
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Bryan D.
Great place if you want to immediately be told to wait. Without out a hello or a cordial greeting at all our party of 4 was told to wait 45 minutes. The ironic part is there were plenty of tables open inside and outside. I politely asked for my name to be removed from the waiting list and was told "Okay fine" without any eye contact. Hard to pay the electric bill on that kinda of business model. It's a shame...we really wanted a good Cajun place to eat at.
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Rich F.
First time.visit for party of 8. Service was great from Mindy taking my res, a big hug on arrival as well as serving and doing bartender work. Small, quaint, friendly and we were very satisfied. Creole shrimp app a bit messy but good. Servings are more than adequate. Beignets hot and tasty. Their bill is very explicit concerning tip - well done. We will be back to enjoy this excellent food.
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H L.
Sunday at 11:45 we are the only people in the place. Very friendly service. Ordered fried pickles...huge portion pretty good. Also ordered fried alligator, not a fan however kids liked. French bread good. Red beans and rice fantastic as well as the jambalaya!
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Black Dog Bail Bonds B.
After reading all the reviews, I took my Cajun mother here for her birthday. We had a great experience. No fights, no drunks, our orders came out in a timely fashion and perfect. Everything that we tried was excellent. The place was clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. Ginger beer cocktails too! We routinely track down the new Cajun restaurants in town and we are impressed. I'll be back and will be bringing friends and family. Place is hidden so you do have to hunt for it. If i can get them to add Bayou brand rum to the bar I would be happier than a crawfish in a rice field.
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Mike And Lorena Y.
After a few months this place is on track and dishing out great classic creole and Cajun dishes from frog legs to gumbo to red beans and rice and etufee. I stop in at least once a week and I haven't had a bad meal or bad service. When it's busy things slow down a bit but the food always comes out freshly prepared. Oh and the collared greens are my favorite side.
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Jill B.
My husband and I took our three kids here last weekend. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Others on the wait staff even checked on us. The food was very good. We ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer and loved them. My son got a catfish po boy and it was amazing! My only complaint was our waitress (who was super nice) however, I ordered a cup of red beans and rice for dinner and received the bowl. No big deal! I'll pay the extra $5-6 and let it slide. My nine year old ordered herself a catfish and fries off the kids menu. It was huge and we commented on it and our waitress laughed. When the bill came we were charged for the dinner catfish vs kids. We asked our waitress and she said our nine year old daughter didn't specify kids. I feel like it's obvious that my child would order off the kids menu since she was sitting their coloring on their kids menu that the server brought. We will definitely give it another try but be more specific apparently.
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Gail L.
This is the first time these people opened their restaurant and it was absolutely packed we really enjoyed the food it was absolutely delicious. We did have a wait time but their POS systems crashed they weren't getting orders and its really not their fault. people give these new owners chance they have very good food. the shrimp and oyster poor boys absolutely delicious.
The only reason I am giving this 2 stars and not 1 is because the food was good. However, it is highly overpriced for what it is and the service is horrible. I did not care for the atmosphere of the place, considering the prices they charge, it is more of an eatery than a nice restaurant. I went there with a family for a private event for which they had a limited menu. We got there early before it was filled and asked if it would be possible to order from the regular menu since my husband was on a strict diet and my kids did not want the poboy sandwiches. The first person said it would not be a problem and that they could grill either fish or chicken for him instead of deep-frying it. When our actual waitress came, she said that that was not possible, although she did order chicken tenders for kids. My husband ordered carbonated water to drink and then asked for a refill. After we got the bill, he was charged for the water $2.20 each time (even the refill)! This was truly an insult--charging for water and then charging to refill it on top! Needless to say, we are not stepping foot in that place ever again.
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Peyton K.
Went here a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic diner! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the jambalaya and the fried catfish basket. Can't wait to go back!!! The only thing that this place needs is a little better signs, but now that I know where it is I will be a regular customer!
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Mark F.
My wife and I have eaten there several times and the food and drink selection is great. Good quality, nice portions, good value and a clean little place. My only minor ding would be that the wait staff is either great or not so much based on who you get. I think for a new family owned restaurant they could all be a bit more friendly.
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Byron S.
All I know is if you're not eating here you don't know good food, good times, good people, good drinks. Chef Eric and Jody do everything to make what you spend worth it. Boudin balls and okra gumbo delish.
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Anne K.
We stumbled upon this place and to our surprise they had fresh crawfish. We ordered fried okra, frog legs, fried green tomatoes (the best!) bistro burger, bayou bucket (1 pound of crawfish, potato, corn, crab and shrimp) it was very good. The portions were generous, music was nice. The only disappointment was the owner. She was there and talked to us because we stopped her to ask a few menu questions and when she came back around she didn't ask us how anything was. For being a new place and in a horrible hidden location I would think she would at least smile and ask if we liked the gobs of food we ordered. A little attention to customers goes a long way!!
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Irma M.
Had a great time food was wonderful compliments to the chef. Great place for live music.
The one positive thing that provides one star is Gabe the server. Friendly and knowledgeable. Now for the reasons you should never go here: 1. It literally took over 2 hours to receive ANY food. Appetizer included. This was not a fluke incident. Our neighboring 3 tables all received the same treatment. I suppose it's a good way to fill up on beer (if I actually drank). 2. You may get in a fist fight. One of those 3 neighboring tables had a gentleman that finally asked for a manager after 90 minutes of trying to hush his hungry grand-kids. He was tactful but direct in how he spoke with the owners wife. She kept cutting him off and repeating "We're doing the best we can. If you don't like it then you can leave." When she finally left to go to the kitchen her husband (owner) rushed out and the first thing he said to the grandfather was "You have a problem with my wife?" The customer never stood up, but the owner had every intention of defending his wife's honor. 3. 5 minutes after this fiasco the food came. The hush puppies were cold. The crawfish was mushy and black. The shrimp was never properly prepared. The crab was compete mush. My daughter had hot wings and didn't even care for those. 4. No apologies were ever given except by Gabe, which was never his fault to begin with. I asked to speak to the manager and had to be tactful or risk of having the owner run out at me as well. The most I was comped was a 15% discount. Whole thing cost me $53 for food that was inedible. My wife went home and ate a bowl of cereal. I tipped Gabe $20 and told him "Good luck". Maybe it's a sister company of Amy's Baking Company? ***Regarding Owners comment*** I arrived at 5:50pm. I made an order at 6:00pm. Whether you misplaced my order until 6:55 or simply didn't care is on you. We did NOT receive food within 35 minutes. The server apologized to me several times for how long it was taking. Your wife finally came to me after 90 minutes asking if there was anything she could do. I asked her if we could at least get the sides. Her response: "I'll see what I can do." 20 minutes later the grandfather (yes, grandfather) had spoke to your wife about the wait. That same person who you quote "had too much to drink" had a very coherent conversation with my family outside after that garbage experience. He NEVER yelled or pointed a finger "in her face". How could he even get that close when he was sitting down on the other side of the table when your wife was standing while talking to him. I find it interesting how you say we finished our meal. The only misconception I can assume you may have about this was how the plate looked after we tried to find a DECENT piece of meat anywhere on the plate. I showed your server. I showed your wife. We finished the fries, okra, and hush puppies because after 2 hours we were extremely hungry. Kudos to you for pointing out a positive in the whole experience when your wife completed a special request and brought out ranch for my daughters fries. If you can't handle criticism, you'll fail. If you can't handle your temper because you have a dramatic wife, you will be sued and fail. I rarely post yelps unless I am very satisfied or EXTREMELY dissatisfied. Your comment with all the fabricated lies encouraged me to post yet again. Step it up or get out of Chandler. "And as far as any man raising he voice to my wife we will have a problem, period." -A response from Eric R. (restaurant owner) concerning this incident.
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Abraham D.
Real variety of food. Fresh ingredients. Authentic, creative recipes by a fabulous Master Chef. I've tried fried okra, hot wings, sauteed collard greens, red rice with beans and andouille sausage and seen and salivate for the gumbo. Very tasty. Explodes in your mouth. Food is hot. Cajun, New Orleans, jazz and blues atmosphere. Constant consideration of what next meal will be. Cozy, friendly environment. Friendly, laid back staff. Friendly inviting management. Worth a trip to South Chandler. One will return a second time. Live music regularly. Check schedule.
How do I rate this place with half a star? There were literally 9 people in this place including my family of four and it took almost 10 minutes to get our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for our food I noticed one couple and another small group of people came in and received their food before us. Ridiculous! I paid for our drinks and we left. I will never return to this place!
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Michael K.
There's a few times in life when you get to taste food that actually tastes exactly what it's supposed to taste like and the Creole jambalaya is one of those....
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Dr Scotty R.
The food is OK but it is extremely overpriced!!!!! The portions are also small for the price..
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Michelle V.
Delicious food and great place for Cajun food. I Love Cajun food. Nice people there. My first time going yesterday night with family I enjoyed it
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Bruce W.
A new Cajun Bistro; tucked away in the SW corner of Gilbert & Chandler Heights. Wife had shrimp po boy and I had red bean and rice. Red beans & rice were very good; po boy lacked favoring; too much bread sauce was not very cajun. Will likely go back; it did take a bit of time for the food to be served.
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Deena V.
When we were in New Orleans by husband loved the food, me,, not so much. But last week my co-workers were talking about this place so I thought it would be nice to take him there, must be something on the menu I would like We walked to the door and the first thing you see is a health department A rating, that is a good start. The place is small and nice. At the start the service was quick but at the end, we waited quite awhile for her to return with boxes. My husband ordered the jambalaya and the special of the day was pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top. The sandwich was very good, fresh bun and very large. I could only eat half of it. My husband loved his food. I tasted it, lots of flavor, defiantly not bland, lots of flavor and then about 2 minutes later the back of my throat started to burn. Not my style. But he loved it. He wants to go back
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Marquita a.
I went here for lunch and it was good, not great. I called my order in as a pick up and I was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. A little disappointed in the wait time, but I gave it a try anyway. I had the shrimp po'boy. The portion was big enough for two people to share which was great, but nothing about the sandwich screamed wow! Maybe my expectations were too high. I wouldn't be opposed to going back and trying something else.
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Jackie M.
Portions were huge! Had frickels for an app. Beefy pickle were great. Red beans and rice had excellent flavor (smokey sausage and bountiful beans). Had fried catfish PP boy. Should have shared sandwich
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Bill K.
The AZCentral article got us all excited and we couldn't wait to try real Cajun again. What a huge disappointing let down. I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews here as they pretty much sum up our experience. Arrived right at 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered three dishes to try and only one was fit to eat. The $6.00 cup of red beans, Andouille sausage and rice (could have had more rice) was good. We wanted to try a cup of Jambalaya, but couldn't. Why in the world wouldn't they have a cup of Jambalaya on the menu? The $10.00 cup Gumbo must have been cooking all week. It was so spicy and over cooked neither of us could handle it. The $30.00 Bayou Bucket (most expensive item on the menu) was the biggest disappointment. This is their signature item and we should have sent it back immediately. The crayfish had been cooked so long, they had turned black, shrunk and it was almost impossible to shell them. The shrimp had not been deveined and had turned into mush. The corn was a cob of watery corn paste. We had to ask for a crab cracker and went we asked how to crack it, the waiter said "Well just crack it down the middle". Following her advice we were treated to a gooey green glob of gills and broken shell. For a $30 item and their signature dish we were shocked that they would serve this to anyone. I can only assume that must have scrapped the bottom of the steam pot for our serving. The owner and staff came out and sat watching TV as we picked through the pile of black , fossilized crayfish, mushy shrimp, corn paste on a cob and two huge potatoes (makes it look like you have a mound of crayfish) looking for something we could eat. No we wouldn't go back and if you haven't been and do go, I hope you aren't treated the way or served the horrible dishes we were.
Holy cow am I full!!! Just finished eating and everything was so delicious I could not stop eating. The gumbo is fresh and fantastic. I tried a bit of everyone at the table's food as well, and you can sure tell each dish is made fresh and with a lot of love. Even my daughter's Mac and cheese was great. Try the fried green tomatoes and you won't regret it. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. The food is reasonably priced considering the portions and the taste that its obviously made to order. Truly a culinary gem.
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Kathy G.
Before my rant begins I want to make it clear that I love keeping local businesses open and the 4 star should really be maybe a 3.5 solely on food.. It was our anniversary Friday, so the bf decided that we should try somewhere new, his co-worker had told him about this Cajun place that was delicious and asked how I felt about Cajun for dinner. .. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the place since it is tucked away and if you just look at the map it almost looks as if it's in the same shopping center as Basha's, but it's behind CVS. We walked in and get seated right away with menu's, we decided on appetizers and our main course 5 to 10 minutes later... but we haven't been greeted yet. Finally our server comes by and drops off some waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink.. we let her know we were ready to put in appetizers, hush puppies jalapeño style and cajun onion strings please... 15 minutes has gone by and the bf's sprite was gone and water was half emptied and left on the side of the table... where's our server.. there's only 4 tables of couples and 1 larger party who were finished.. Our server finally comes by tells us our apps should be out shortly and asks if we were ready to order our meal.. Gumbo and the Jambalaya please! Our appetizers finally come out 20 minutes later.. bf absolutely loved the hush puppies! But the onion strings on the other hand were shaved wayyyy too thin.. it was all batter, like the onion disintegrated while it was fried.. 10 minutes later our server checked on us, we asked for a box for the remaining hush puppies but not the onions strings, she asked if there was something wrong, we told her, she agreed and that was that.. then I had to ask her to refill our cups since they've been sitting there empty for quite some time now. Patiently waiting for our meal, I watched as another table after us get their food first, hmm they must have not gotten appetizers as I thought to myself.. then our server walks up and shows us a blank check book and tells us our order got lost... and asked for us to repeat it.. umm funny thing is I don't believe it got lost, because I don't recall her ever writing it down and what the heck took her so long to realize our order was missing?! As irritated as I was I politely answered her... Our food finally came out 15 to 20 minutes later.. Bf's Gumbo was excellent! Tasty! DELICIOUS! NOW onto my Jambalaya! Yummy as well but a tad spicy for my wimpy butt.. but the chicken chunks in it were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender, definitely fresh and not over cooked at all! I asked for a box so I could save room for beignets, waited a good 10 to 15 minutes before I finally got up and asked for the check and our dessert to be to go... we really didn't want to wait any longer but I also really wanted these beignets... never got the check til I asked a second time.. no bag for our left overs were given either until I asked.. looked at the check and the onion strings were still on which was fine, whatever.. but I had to ask if their onion strings were always that thin she said no and remembered how we disliked it and offered to see if it could be taken off.. Finally 10 minutes later our dessert was brought out, and I guess the owner decided to give us a few extra for me and the little one in my tummy.. thanks that was a nice gesture... ate my beignets on the way home while listening to my bf tell me how that was the worst service compared to all the other crappy servers we get.. but yet the beignets were so amazingly delicious I couldn't stay mad.. So over all our server was super nice and friendly, but just not server material at all, sorry, not sorry.. we were so irritated with the little things that it ruined our dinner and made us just want to get the hell out of there, but then the food was so delicious that it was like a rollercoaster of emotions.. If we decide to eat there again I think we would just do a to go order.. so then we don't have to deal with bad service along with an almost 2 hour dinner time and still tip 20%... Oh PS their Sausage is amazingly delicious! ;]
I saw this place on azcentral and was excited to try it out. What a let down. The negative reviews pretty much sum up our experience. The owners were so unprofessional that it made the environment uncomfortable. Our food took way longer than it should have and our crawfish was inedible. We attempted to talking with management about it but she was confrontational and tried to start an argument with us. We were patient with them since they are a new business; however, the way they behaved is unacceptable. We will definitely not be back.
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Dave J.
In summary 3 stars for now with the potential to get to 4 if they can get their wait staff properly trained. Went there for dinner. First and foremost, their service is lacking. We got there around 730ish. There were about 2 patrons in the restaurant, pretty empty. It took a long time after we were seated before a waitress showed up. And then it took equally long time for water to show up after the waitress took the drink orders. We ordered crawfish etouffee and fried catfish with hush puppies on the side. First the etouffee. It's ok.... I feel Baby's Kay's etouffee is WAY better. The rice could've used some more cooking as it was chewy and on the hard side. The catfish had a tasty breading and overall was good. The hush puppies are the bomb though. Very tasty and combined with the bacon aioli was pretty awesome. I'll have to go back and try some other stuff, but probably try to hit them on off nights. I just don't see how they can handle a crowd when the waitress couldn't even handle 3 tables in a timely manner. I also want to say the food took a bit of time to come out given the number of customers. It seems the waitress has not had the food as she said she's heard this or that dish is good. Maybe this is common but to me you want your wait staff to have tasted all menu items so they know what they are talking about and can sell with confidence. This place can be pretty good if they can improve on the service side.
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Jeff M.
Authentic Cajun cooking nothing pre made. Food was great and that's where it stops service was soooooo slow we were completely uninterested in eating after waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes not happy at all.
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Amy M.
It's been almost a month since they opened. We went there during the week last week, it really took too long, but we were understanding it was new. Went tonight, and it was unbearable. We arrived at 6:30 and ordered at 650. Drinks were quick, but we had 2 kiddos with us that ordered chicken strips and fries. After begging for them to bring the kids food out first, an hour later the kids food arrived. We then said how it was unacceptable to wait this long, the owner then was telling us how new there were and asked us to leave if not happy. Oh yeah, they forgot the alligator appetizer which they never realized. It really wasn't that busy if you had been to the Cove grill during dinner time. The management will either need to prepare for dinner time rush and be less defensive on wait time, or this place will be no longer in business.
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Jon L.
They are rolling now. Still working out the kinks. However I love this place. Perfect Music. Great Atmosphere Did the Red Beans and Rice with sausage at the bar with Shrimp Po Boy to go. Ikey the Bartender is new and has Flair!! Sit at the bar if you can. Great drinks. Awesome service for a new place. Red beans and rice with sausage was outstanding. I'll be back to to try everything. Appears to be the real deal to me. Losing one star as it's still taking a little long to get your meal.
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Pattie B.
Yesterday's visit 2/26/15 to celebrate my husband's birthday came with no preconceived opinions regarding the opening restaurant's fiasco. We were quickly seated and drink orders were taken. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Judging from the food pics I just saw b4 writing this review it seems the menu has been scaled back. We started off ordering the fried alligator app. and at almost $15.00 we received only 8 or 9 alligator nuggets at most. When it was time to order our entrees my husband was excited to order the fried chicken basket until we were informed the dish was more like fried breast chicken tenders, not an individual piece assortment. We were dissapointed and wondered why the Chef wasn't making fried chicken as one would think. My husband ended up ordering the Bayou bucket ($29.95) and if you like spicy you might enjoy this dish, however, he found most of the crawfish to be inedible because they were bad with black flesh! I ordered the catfish basket ($13.95) and received a few catfish tenders much like chicken tenders, not an actual catfish filet like at other establishments which was disappointing. The tenders were overcooked and not light and flaky. The hushpuppies that I ordered with my dish were piping hot and good if you like spicy. The end to our meal was also disappointing because the beignets we were looking forward to weren't available and were told the order hadn't come in. (So I guess they're not making them from scratch). All in all, for more bang for the buck and better value not to mention the kind of fried chicken and catfish I expect, Baby Kay's on Dobson in Mesa will be our go to when we get the hankering for some good Cajun food....
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Lori R.
We are from Southwest Louisiana, and would really like this place to succeed. Shrimp poboy is good and is good value. Shrimp basket is pricey for amount of food. Crawfish etouffee is too tomatoey for our liking. In general service is very slow, and seasoning off food could stand, "kicking it up a notch."
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Melissa S.
Unique place to eat in Arizona! Interesting menu if you're ready to try something new. Very friendly staff. My son ordered crawfish and the waiter tried to teach him how to eat it. He was still struggling so the actual chef came out and showed him some tips! Very cool! Overall nice experience. It's a bit pricey, no kids menu , no straws, slow service but very good food and nice people
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Taste M.
Good food served slow as hell. And if they don't lower their prices they aren't going to make it. Has potential.
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Leslie D.
Finally got to try them out for lunch today. Service was friendly and fast. Had our food within 5 minutes of ordering. Husband had the crawfish etoufe and it was tasty. I had the shrimp po boy, it was huge. It was also good. We also tried the fried onion strings but I didn't care for those. I think it was the batter, a little heavy for me. While the food was good we did feel the prices were a little on the high side. Was 39 for our lunch and we had water. Would be nice to see some lunch specials or lunch pricing. We will probably be back.
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Areia W.
I came here with my boyfriend on a saturday evening for a early dinner and we were both pleasantly surprised when we walked in to find a live jazz band playing! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great! We got the Louisiana Seafood Platter and enjoyed every bite! We also got a side of fried okra and Beignets for dessert! Yummy!! Our server, Sara, was great we'll definitely be back. We haven't had Creole food this good since we were in Louisiana! We're so glad there's somewhere to go now that is close to home! Cheers!!
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Tamara A.
I enjoyed the Grand Opening event! I had the best Margarita ever!!!! It's beautifully decorated with a cozy ambiance! Classy classy classy. The music was off the chain and don't even get me started on the food! The food was excellent, fresh tasting and just like homemade!!!! I plan on going again very soon!
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Rick S.
Had a quick lunch..food was hot, tasty and we'll worth the money..can't wait to go for dinner sometime. .only suggestion I have is to create smaller portion lunch specials..otherwise great experience. .
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Andrea H.
We tried this place for the first time last night and it was amazing. I've been to New Orleans a few times and the barbecue shrimp was one of the best I had. the taste is pretty close to Deanies in New Orleans. The hush puppies were perfect. I've been waiting for inauthentic Creole restaurant in my neighborhood.
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Vanessa S.
Everything was great! My only suggestion is to use less breading. I had the catfish Mac and cheese it was great!
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Joanne H.
I have to say the food was worth the wait. The staff were extremely friendly and the drinks were flowing. If they can get the food out a bit faster they will be in great shape. I am all about supporting local businesses and I really hope this one makes it as the food is delicious.
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Clinton P.
First time here and read lots of the reviews and wanted to give it a shot since we live right across the street. For starters it took an hour or so to get our food is there only one cook in the kitchen? We actually saw people leave due to the food not coming out as fast as it should ..I know this is still new but please work on the efficiency of the food to the tables ..willing to try one more time in a few weeks tho..
We were excited to check this place out because it is in our neighborhood. Unfortunately the food was not very good. When we asked about vegetarian options for my mom, the waiter went back to talk to the chef and came back with the response of mac n' cheese and hush puppies. We dine out a lot and have never come across the lack of creativity with vegetarian options. Disappointing. Will not return.
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Mrs O.
Surprisingly not horrible. After reading reviews here I was a little scared to give it a try. However, I am glad I did. Went on Friday at 5 and just beat the crowd. Had draft beer at Happy Hour price. Hub and I split oyster shrimp poboy. It was excellent. Pros: Food great, portions generous, wide liquor selection, staff nice enough Cons: Staff is definitlely young and could use more training. Not friendly or welcoming. One kid was in a lowcut tank top walking in and out of kitchen. Yuck. Also could use at least one non cajun item on menu. Will definitely be back, am hopeful the place will continue to get better!
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J L.
I am giving this place 3 stars because the food wasn't terrible. There were some items, such as the Cajun chips and fried green tomatoes that were good. However I ordered the sausage po'boy and it was really just a hamburger that didn't taste good. I took 2 bites and asked them to take it back. Instead of asking if I wanted anything else she argued with me about how I didn't like it. Needless to say I paid for a hamburger that I didn't eat. I have had better southern food that comes with the southern hospitality that the south is known for. I will not be returning.
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Jim D.
Owner needs to do some research before commenting on the previous business, namely "The Cove". Been to the Cove way more times than I can count. There was always , always, daily specials that were not "pre packaged bar food". Hamburgers were always cooked to order...not pre packaged bar food". All wraps & salads were made to order. They would even substitute ingredients if requested by a patron. Not something that's done with "pre packaged bar food". Based on the reviews I've read and the rude responses by management I doubt this place will be around much longer. My wife & I were their on opening day wanting to give support, hoping it would be a good experience but it was pathetic. Don't need to go into details since our experience has been pretty much outline by many other comments. I WISH THE COVE WAS STILL HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bridgette C.
It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. But maybe it's because they actually cook their food to order and it's not pre made frozen crap found at other restaurants? I overheard the waitress say they get all their seafood from Louisiana. Sounds authentic to me! Holy po boy! We ordered the shrimp and oyster po boy and it was delicious. We also ordered the file' okra gumbo. I don't know where the okra was but it was very tasty! It came out warm though, not hot, like it was sitting for a while. The hush puppies are amazing! Overall the food is very tasty, kudos to the chef. Just need to work out the kinks such as a 45 minute wait for food. I saw a family get upset and ask to pay for their drinks and leave because of the wait. But I support local family owned businesses, and will return in a few months. Also, they have alligator on their menu. Yum? Looking forward to that next time!
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T J.
Wonderful place to eat. Nice ambiance. Great food! The only negative was the food took a long time to be served but our waiter was attentive and once served everything was very hot, fresh, and delicious. The portions are a great for the price! Will def go back!
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Bob S.
Gave it another try -- worse..... Had a $60+ dinner (for 2) with $8.50 drinks (well drinks) and $15 appetizer (average price of appetizers is about $13, with no Happy Hour menu). For those prices, would like a tablecloth and real napkin. Few of the entrees featured in the Yelp pictures are on the menu. Bottomline - unique menu/food, but high prices for what's still basically a neighborhood joint. Service is very slow, as noted in other reviews. Too bad all around - the neighborhood needs some good places, but I'd be surprised if the bistro makes it unless they make some adjustments to their menu and prices. Lots of other choices with some driving in the Chandler/Gilbert area at those price points. Won't likely be back.......
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Mike Y.
NO NO NO!!! small portions, forgot our appetizer. My grandsons were crying because of the hour wait for their food. I realize you have only been open to 13 days, but NO EXCUSE for not getting their chicken fingers out in over an hour wait. I will never go back!!!
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Logan I.
After reading the reviews we still wanted to give this place a try as it is in our neighborhood and we love to support local businesses. We went in and around 6:00 and there were a good amount of patrons (not too busy). Our waitress seemed a bit stressed and we could definitely tell that she was new but they all are, they just opened so nothing too alarming. We ordered our drinks and took a look at the menu. We were a little surprised at the prices for a bistro (high) but that's okay as long as he good is good. We asked about the red beans and rice and there is confusion on the menu as the bowl price does not reflect that there is no sausage included. You have to order the larger portion in order to get the sausage... Huh? We ordered the larger portion so we could have the full experience. Then we decided to get a shrimp po-boy which was very good (large portion), we ordered a cat-fish basket but the waitress didn't put that order in.. She said we didn't order that... Okay? My son ordered the Mac & cheese which was good but small for the price and no garnish.. Nothing for $7... We were thinking for a brand new restaurant especially with a shaky start that the owner would be there to ensure things were running smoothly... We didn't see anyone which was surprising. The staff is very under-trained and you can tell it's mainly due to lack of management. For he prices, this place is not worth the experience. Hope it lasts but sadly, it probably won't.
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Jaye R.
Allergy friendly! We really enjoyed the food here. My husband is gluten free and was able to eat the rice and red beans with andouille sausage (delicious), collard greens (great), shrimp and grits (good, but not our favorite and overpriced) and the cajun fries (which were delicious and not spicy). We were also told that the fried foods could be prepared with corn meal instead of flour. My son is allergic to tree nuts and since we couldn't determine if the chicken nuggets were prepared in a facility with nuts, the chef prepared chicken strips from scratch for him! He loved them. The cocktails were also great and $2 off during happy hour. We will definitely be going back
This place was ok. My husband & I went with 4 other friends because of the review in Phoenix Mag. The appetizers were good. The alligator was surprisingly good despite its $16 price tag for 6 sml pcs. The main meals were average. The only dessert worth having was the bread pudding. I realize some of the items on the menu are not typical to this area but I thought their prices were still quite high for shrimp, sausage & chicken that I CAN find locally. This was my 1st Cajun experience and I was not blow away. The wait staff was friendly & pleasant. The food was timed well. I was disappointed that the dish I went there for was not available due to seasonality of its ingredients. The Etouffee I had was good but nothing to write home about. The Mac & Cheese was oddly incredible of all things! CCB has been open only a few months & I think as they can start financing their growth with other menu options they will do just fine. Can't say I loved it or hated it. If someone invited me to go, I would go again but would not make a trip there myself. $82/ couple seems a little steep for a small dive-ish location.... you decide.
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Troy V.
I have to say that despite all the negative comments that have been wrongfully imposed on this lonely location, I've experienced an amazing, zestfully vibrant, breath of fresh air. As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by the bartender and as I took a place to seat at the bar, low and behold, little did I know, the owner of the place also welcomed me into his establishment. Ordering as a demanding ex-bartender would, service was on point left and right. I ordered the catfish po boy along with a bowl of okra and some fries. Waited maybe 15 min or so for the food to come out and wow, the okra absolutely blew me out of the water. The Po Boy Catfish sandwich was huge and had the most catfish that I have ever seen on the sandwich, ever. I would have to say from an ex-bartender stand point that this place has the making of a great location with phenomenal food and I would call anyone an idiot for not at least trying the location for themselves to experience this diamond in the rough.
When we were in New Orleans by husband loved the food, me,, not so much. But last week my co-workers were talking about this place so I thought it would be nice to take him there, must be something on the menu I would like We walked to the door and the first thing you see is a health department A rating, that is a good start. The place is small and nice. At the start the service was quick but at the end, we waited quite awhile for her to return with boxes. My husband ordered the jambalaya and the special of the day was pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top. The sandwich was very good, fresh bun and very large. I could only eat half of it. My husband loved his food. I tasted it, lots of flavor, defiantly not bland, lots of flavor and then about 2 minutes later the back of my throat started to burn. Not my style. But he loved it. He wants to go back
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Marquita a.
I went here for lunch and it was good, not great. I called my order in as a pick up and I was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. A little disappointed in the wait time, but I gave it a try anyway. I had the shrimp po'boy. The portion was big enough for two people to share which was great, but nothing about the sandwich screamed wow! Maybe my expectations were too high. I wouldn't be opposed to going back and trying something else.
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Jackie M.
Portions were huge! Had frickels for an app. Beefy pickle were great. Red beans and rice had excellent flavor (smokey sausage and bountiful beans). Had fried catfish PP boy. Should have shared sandwich
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Bill K.
The AZCentral article got us all excited and we couldn't wait to try real Cajun again. What a huge disappointing let down. I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews here as they pretty much sum up our experience. Arrived right at 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered three dishes to try and only one was fit to eat. The $6.00 cup of red beans, Andouille sausage and rice (could have had more rice) was good. We wanted to try a cup of Jambalaya, but couldn't. Why in the world wouldn't they have a cup of Jambalaya on the menu? The $10.00 cup Gumbo must have been cooking all week. It was so spicy and over cooked neither of us could handle it. The $30.00 Bayou Bucket (most expensive item on the menu) was the biggest disappointment. This is their signature item and we should have sent it back immediately. The crayfish had been cooked so long, they had turned black, shrunk and it was almost impossible to shell them. The shrimp had not been deveined and had turned into mush. The corn was a cob of watery corn paste. We had to ask for a crab cracker and went we asked how to crack it, the waiter said "Well just crack it down the middle". Following her advice we were treated to a gooey green glob of gills and broken shell. For a $30 item and their signature dish we were shocked that they would serve this to anyone. I can only assume that must have scrapped the bottom of the steam pot for our serving. The owner and staff came out and sat watching TV as we picked through the pile of black , fossilized crayfish, mushy shrimp, corn paste on a cob and two huge potatoes (makes it look like you have a mound of crayfish) looking for something we could eat. No we wouldn't go back and if you haven't been and do go, I hope you aren't treated the way or served the horrible dishes we were.
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Becky K.
Holy cow am I full!!! Just finished eating and everything was so delicious I could not stop eating. The gumbo is fresh and fantastic. I tried a bit of everyone at the table's food as well, and you can sure tell each dish is made fresh and with a lot of love. Even my daughter's Mac and cheese was great. Try the fried green tomatoes and you won't regret it. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. The food is reasonably priced considering the portions and the taste that its obviously made to order. Truly a culinary gem.
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Kathy G.
Before my rant begins I want to make it clear that I love keeping local businesses open and the 4 star should really be maybe a 3.5 solely on food.. It was our anniversary Friday, so the bf decided that we should try somewhere new, his co-worker had told him about this Cajun place that was delicious and asked how I felt about Cajun for dinner. .. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the place since it is tucked away and if you just look at the map it almost looks as if it's in the same shopping center as Basha's, but it's behind CVS. We walked in and get seated right away with menu's, we decided on appetizers and our main course 5 to 10 minutes later... but we haven't been greeted yet. Finally our server comes by and drops off some waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink.. we let her know we were ready to put in appetizers, hush puppies jalapeño style and cajun onion strings please... 15 minutes has gone by and the bf's sprite was gone and water was half emptied and left on the side of the table... where's our server.. there's only 4 tables of couples and 1 larger party who were finished.. Our server finally comes by tells us our apps should be out shortly and asks if we were ready to order our meal.. Gumbo and the Jambalaya please! Our appetizers finally come out 20 minutes later.. bf absolutely loved the hush puppies! But the onion strings on the other hand were shaved wayyyy too thin.. it was all batter, like the onion disintegrated while it was fried.. 10 minutes later our server checked on us, we asked for a box for the remaining hush puppies but not the onions strings, she asked if there was something wrong, we told her, she agreed and that was that.. then I had to ask her to refill our cups since they've been sitting there empty for quite some time now. Patiently waiting for our meal, I watched as another table after us get their food first, hmm they must have not gotten appetizers as I thought to myself.. then our server walks up and shows us a blank check book and tells us our order got lost... and asked for us to repeat it.. umm funny thing is I don't believe it got lost, because I don't recall her ever writing it down and what the heck took her so long to realize our order was missing?! As irritated as I was I politely answered her... Our food finally came out 15 to 20 minutes later.. Bf's Gumbo was excellent! Tasty! DELICIOUS! NOW onto my Jambalaya! Yummy as well but a tad spicy for my wimpy butt.. but the chicken chunks in it were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender, definitely fresh and not over cooked at all! I asked for a box so I could save room for beignets, waited a good 10 to 15 minutes before I finally got up and asked for the check and our dessert to be to go... we really didn't want to wait any longer but I also really wanted these beignets... never got the check til I asked a second time.. no bag for our left overs were given either until I asked.. looked at the check and the onion strings were still on which was fine, whatever.. but I had to ask if their onion strings were always that thin she said no and remembered how we disliked it and offered to see if it could be taken off.. Finally 10 minutes later our dessert was brought out, and I guess the owner decided to give us a few extra for me and the little one in my tummy.. thanks that was a nice gesture... ate my beignets on the way home while listening to my bf tell me how that was the worst service compared to all the other crappy servers we get.. but yet the beignets were so amazingly delicious I couldn't stay mad.. So over all our server was super nice and friendly, but just not server material at all, sorry, not sorry.. we were so irritated with the little things that it ruined our dinner and made us just want to get the hell out of there, but then the food was so delicious that it was like a rollercoaster of emotions.. If we decide to eat there again I think we would just do a to go order.. so then we don't have to deal with bad service along with an almost 2 hour dinner time and still tip 20%... Oh PS their Sausage is amazingly delicious! ;]
I didn't even know this leave existed until i came out of the parking lot on a side I don't usually use.... And thank goodness I did. Hubby and I went about 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered four dishes to try and were pleased with most of the food we ate. The red beans and rice were fantastic, the grits too, the fried green tomatoes were good, not a fan of the batter they use, but it was ok as was the catfish. The etoufee was great as well as the andouille sausage. What made our visit even better was the service staff and the live music.
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Mac Daddy B.
Horrible experience. We were told that since we had no reservations we wouldn't be served. However, if we wanted to sit at the bar and order drinks, that would be fine. We asked if we could order food and sit at the bar, and we're told NO. There was another couple eating at the bar at that time, but again we were told that would not be an option. We asked if we could order something to go, and the hostess again told us NO. So we leave and decide to go to Baby Kay ' s Creole Kitchen. AWESOME! We arrived and were warmly greeted, and asked if preferred bar or table? Sat down and we're treated to a little live music (old dude on a guitar...88 years old! And still getting it done!), and the absolute best seafood gumbo ever! Complete cajun and creole menu!
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Brendan S.
We got there around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and was told we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. Not sure why people are complaining about waiting. They let us sit and order drinks during the wait. Pro tip: while you wait, strike up a conversation with your date instead of complaining. The food was a bit spicy which we like and the portions were very large.
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Steve V.
Another excellent meal. Tonight's choices included fried green tomatoes, Cajun wings, crawfish Mac n cheese & hurricanes. The favors were authentic & exquisitely flavorful. You don't find food like this often, especially in a location like this. It is worth. As usual, it takes a while to get the food to the table, but if that's what it takes to experience this kind of food fare then it's worth it. I will be back.
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Bob O.
Very busy on opening day is not an excuse for our server to take our order and not get it to the kitchen. After waiting an hour I had to flag down another server, because ours had not come back to the table since taking our order. The service needs to be trained better in even the basics of taking care of the customer. 90 minutes after ordering, our meal was served. The onion strings are crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of greasy. The jambalaya was nicely spicy, with good portions of andouille sausage, crayfish, and chicken in a rich, thick sauce. My wife said the grilled chicken po' boy was a bit spicy, too. Bring a healthy appetite when ordering the po' boy. It is really big. I will probably come back to try the other items on the menu, once the opening bugs are worked out. Three stars for now... good food, service problems.
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Robert W.
For me this was the worst place ever. I showed the server what was wrong. Didn't say a thing to the cook just went back to talking at the bar. The food is low grade at best. Even the French Fries were sloppily cooked. I think their next move is to hire a chef who knows how to use a deep fryer. What a concept. On my DO NOT RETURN list for sure!
Enjoyed a nice evening dinner at neighborhood Cajun restaurant. Service was on point and the owners were touching tables checking on the other guests. Husband and I will be back for sure. Time to add a new place to the rotation
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Bryan D.
Great place if you want to immediately be told to wait. Without out a hello or a cordial greeting at all our party of 4 was told to wait 45 minutes. The ironic part is there were plenty of tables open inside and outside. I politely asked for my name to be removed from the waiting list and was told "Okay fine" without any eye contact. Hard to pay the electric bill on that kinda of business model. It's a shame...we really wanted a good Cajun place to eat at.
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Rich F.
First time.visit for party of 8. Service was great from Mindy taking my res, a big hug on arrival as well as serving and doing bartender work. Small, quaint, friendly and we were very satisfied. Creole shrimp app a bit messy but good. Servings are more than adequate. Beignets hot and tasty. Their bill is very explicit concerning tip - well done. We will be back to enjoy this excellent food.
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H L.
Sunday at 11:45 we are the only people in the place. Very friendly service. Ordered fried pickles...huge portion pretty good. Also ordered fried alligator, not a fan however kids liked. French bread good. Red beans and rice fantastic as well as the jambalaya!
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Black Dog Bail Bonds B.
After reading all the reviews, I took my Cajun mother here for her birthday. We had a great experience. No fights, no drunks, our orders came out in a timely fashion and perfect. Everything that we tried was excellent. The place was clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. Ginger beer cocktails too! We routinely track down the new Cajun restaurants in town and we are impressed. I'll be back and will be bringing friends and family. Place is hidden so you do have to hunt for it. If i can get them to add Bayou brand rum to the bar I would be happier than a crawfish in a rice field.
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Mike And Lorena Y.
After a few months this place is on track and dishing out great classic creole and Cajun dishes from frog legs to gumbo to red beans and rice and etufee. I stop in at least once a week and I haven't had a bad meal or bad service. When it's busy things slow down a bit but the food always comes out freshly prepared. Oh and the collared greens are my favorite side.
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Jill B.
My husband and I took our three kids here last weekend. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Others on the wait staff even checked on us. The food was very good. We ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer and loved them. My son got a catfish po boy and it was amazing! My only complaint was our waitress (who was super nice) however, I ordered a cup of red beans and rice for dinner and received the bowl. No big deal! I'll pay the extra $5-6 and let it slide. My nine year old ordered herself a catfish and fries off the kids menu. It was huge and we commented on it and our waitress laughed. When the bill came we were charged for the dinner catfish vs kids. We asked our waitress and she said our nine year old daughter didn't specify kids. I feel like it's obvious that my child would order off the kids menu since she was sitting their coloring on their kids menu that the server brought. We will definitely give it another try but be more specific apparently.
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Gail L.
This is the first time these people opened their restaurant and it was absolutely packed we really enjoyed the food it was absolutely delicious. We did have a wait time but their POS systems crashed they weren't getting orders and its really not their fault. people give these new owners chance they have very good food. the shrimp and oyster poor boys absolutely delicious.
Real variety of food. Fresh ingredients. Authentic, creative recipes by a fabulous Master Chef. I've tried fried okra, hot wings, sauteed collard greens, red rice with beans and andouille sausage and seen and salivate for the gumbo. Very tasty. Explodes in your mouth. Food is hot. Cajun, New Orleans, jazz and blues atmosphere. Constant consideration of what next meal will be. Cozy, friendly environment. Friendly, laid back staff. Friendly inviting management. Worth a trip to South Chandler. One will return a second time. Live music regularly. Check schedule.
How do I rate this place with half a star? There were literally 9 people in this place including my family of four and it took almost 10 minutes to get our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for our food I noticed one couple and another small group of people came in and received their food before us. Ridiculous! I paid for our drinks and we left. I will never return to this place!
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Michael K.
There's a few times in life when you get to taste food that actually tastes exactly what it's supposed to taste like and the Creole jambalaya is one of those....
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Dr Scotty R.
The food is OK but it is extremely overpriced!!!!! The portions are also small for the price..
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Anne K.
We stumbled upon this place and to our surprise they had fresh crawfish. We ordered fried okra, frog legs, fried green tomatoes (the best!) bistro burger, bayou bucket (1 pound of crawfish, potato, corn, crab and shrimp) it was very good. The portions were generous, music was nice. The only disappointment was the owner. She was there and talked to us because we stopped her to ask a few menu questions and when she came back around she didn't ask us how anything was. For being a new place and in a horrible hidden location I would think she would at least smile and ask if we liked the gobs of food we ordered. A little attention to customers goes a long way!!
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Irma M.
Had a great time food was wonderful compliments to the chef. Great place for live music.
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Mike D.
The one positive thing that provides one star is Gabe the server. Friendly and knowledgeable. Now for the reasons you should never go here: 1. It literally took over 2 hours to receive ANY food. Appetizer included. This was not a fluke incident. Our neighboring 3 tables all received the same treatment. I suppose it's a good way to fill up on beer (if I actually drank). 2. You may get in a fist fight. One of those 3 neighboring tables had a gentleman that finally asked for a manager after 90 minutes of trying to hush his hungry grand-kids. He was tactful but direct in how he spoke with the owners wife. She kept cutting him off and repeating "We're doing the best we can. If you don't like it then you can leave." When she finally left to go to the kitchen her husband (owner) rushed out and the first thing he said to the grandfather was "You have a problem with my wife?" The customer never stood up, but the owner had every intention of defending his wife's honor. 3. 5 minutes after this fiasco the food came. The hush puppies were cold. The crawfish was mushy and black. The shrimp was never properly prepared. The crab was compete mush. My daughter had hot wings and didn't even care for those. 4. No apologies were ever given except by Gabe, which was never his fault to begin with. I asked to speak to the manager and had to be tactful or risk of having the owner run out at me as well. The most I was comped was a 15% discount. Whole thing cost me $53 for food that was inedible. My wife went home and ate a bowl of cereal. I tipped Gabe $20 and told him "Good luck". Maybe it's a sister company of Amy's Baking Company? ***Regarding Owners comment*** I arrived at 5:50pm. I made an order at 6:00pm. Whether you misplaced my order until 6:55 or simply didn't care is on you. We did NOT receive food within 35 minutes. The server apologized to me several times for how long it was taking. Your wife finally came to me after 90 minutes asking if there was anything she could do. I asked her if we could at least get the sides. Her response: "I'll see what I can do." 20 minutes later the grandfather (yes, grandfather) had spoke to your wife about the wait. That same person who you quote "had too much to drink" had a very coherent conversation with my family outside after that garbage experience. He NEVER yelled or pointed a finger "in her face". How could he even get that close when he was sitting down on the other side of the table when your wife was standing while talking to him. I find it interesting how you say we finished our meal. The only misconception I can assume you may have about this was how the plate looked after we tried to find a DECENT piece of meat anywhere on the plate. I showed your server. I showed your wife. We finished the fries, okra, and hush puppies because after 2 hours we were extremely hungry. Kudos to you for pointing out a positive in the whole experience when your wife completed a special request and brought out ranch for my daughters fries. If you can't handle criticism, you'll fail. If you can't handle your temper because you have a dramatic wife, you will be sued and fail. I rarely post yelps unless I am very satisfied or EXTREMELY dissatisfied. Your comment with all the fabricated lies encouraged me to post yet again. Step it up or get out of Chandler. "And as far as any man raising he voice to my wife we will have a problem, period." -A response from Eric R. (restaurant owner) concerning this incident.
Delicious food and great place for Cajun food. I Love Cajun food. Nice people there. My first time going yesterday night with family I enjoyed it
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Kristina S.
The only reason I am giving this 2 stars and not 1 is because the food was good. However, it is highly overpriced for what it is and the service is horrible. I did not care for the atmosphere of the place, considering the prices they charge, it is more of an eatery than a nice restaurant. I went there with a family for a private event for which they had a limited menu. We got there early before it was filled and asked if it would be possible to order from the regular menu since my husband was on a strict diet and my kids did not want the poboy sandwiches. The first person said it would not be a problem and that they could grill either fish or chicken for him instead of deep-frying it. When our actual waitress came, she said that that was not possible, although she did order chicken tenders for kids. My husband ordered carbonated water to drink and then asked for a refill. After we got the bill, he was charged for the water $2.20 each time (even the refill)! This was truly an insult--charging for water and then charging to refill it on top! Needless to say, we are not stepping foot in that place ever again.
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Peyton K.
Went here a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic diner! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the jambalaya and the fried catfish basket. Can't wait to go back!!! The only thing that this place needs is a little better signs, but now that I know where it is I will be a regular customer!
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Mark F.
My wife and I have eaten there several times and the food and drink selection is great. Good quality, nice portions, good value and a clean little place. My only minor ding would be that the wait staff is either great or not so much based on who you get. I think for a new family owned restaurant they could all be a bit more friendly.
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Byron S.
All I know is if you're not eating here you don't know good food, good times, good people, good drinks. Chef Eric and Jody do everything to make what you spend worth it. Boudin balls and okra gumbo delish.
I saw this place on azcentral and was excited to try it out. What a let down. The negative reviews pretty much sum up our experience. The owners were so unprofessional that it made the environment uncomfortable. Our food took way longer than it should have and our crawfish was inedible. We attempted to talking with management about it but she was confrontational and tried to start an argument with us. We were patient with them since they are a new business; however, the way they behaved is unacceptable. We will definitely not be back.
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Bruce W.
A new Cajun Bistro; tucked away in the SW corner of Gilbert & Chandler Heights. Wife had shrimp po boy and I had red bean and rice. Red beans & rice were very good; po boy lacked favoring; too much bread sauce was not very cajun. Will likely go back; it did take a bit of time for the food to be served.
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Amy M.
It's been almost a month since they opened. We went there during the week last week, it really took too long, but we were understanding it was new. Went tonight, and it was unbearable. We arrived at 6:30 and ordered at 650. Drinks were quick, but we had 2 kiddos with us that ordered chicken strips and fries. After begging for them to bring the kids food out first, an hour later the kids food arrived. We then said how it was unacceptable to wait this long, the owner then was telling us how new there were and asked us to leave if not happy. Oh yeah, they forgot the alligator appetizer which they never realized. It really wasn't that busy if you had been to the Cove grill during dinner time. The management will either need to prepare for dinner time rush and be less defensive on wait time, or this place will be no longer in business.
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Jon L.
They are rolling now. Still working out the kinks. However I love this place. Perfect Music. Great Atmosphere Did the Red Beans and Rice with sausage at the bar with Shrimp Po Boy to go. Ikey the Bartender is new and has Flair!! Sit at the bar if you can. Great drinks. Awesome service for a new place. Red beans and rice with sausage was outstanding. I'll be back to to try everything. Appears to be the real deal to me. Losing one star as it's still taking a little long to get your meal.
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Pattie B.
Yesterday's visit 2/26/15 to celebrate my husband's birthday came with no preconceived opinions regarding the opening restaurant's fiasco. We were quickly seated and drink orders were taken. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Judging from the food pics I just saw b4 writing this review it seems the menu has been scaled back. We started off ordering the fried alligator app. and at almost $15.00 we received only 8 or 9 alligator nuggets at most. When it was time to order our entrees my husband was excited to order the fried chicken basket until we were informed the dish was more like fried breast chicken tenders, not an individual piece assortment. We were dissapointed and wondered why the Chef wasn't making fried chicken as one would think. My husband ended up ordering the Bayou bucket ($29.95) and if you like spicy you might enjoy this dish, however, he found most of the crawfish to be inedible because they were bad with black flesh! I ordered the catfish basket ($13.95) and received a few catfish tenders much like chicken tenders, not an actual catfish filet like at other establishments which was disappointing. The tenders were overcooked and not light and flaky. The hushpuppies that I ordered with my dish were piping hot and good if you like spicy. The end to our meal was also disappointing because the beignets we were looking forward to weren't available and were told the order hadn't come in. (So I guess they're not making them from scratch). All in all, for more bang for the buck and better value not to mention the kind of fried chicken and catfish I expect, Baby Kay's on Dobson in Mesa will be our go to when we get the hankering for some good Cajun food....
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Lori R.
We are from Southwest Louisiana, and would really like this place to succeed. Shrimp poboy is good and is good value. Shrimp basket is pricey for amount of food. Crawfish etouffee is too tomatoey for our liking. In general service is very slow, and seasoning off food could stand, "kicking it up a notch."
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Jeff M.
Authentic Cajun cooking nothing pre made. Food was great and that's where it stops service was soooooo slow we were completely uninterested in eating after waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes not happy at all.
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Tamara A.
I enjoyed the Grand Opening event! I had the best Margarita ever!!!! It's beautifully decorated with a cozy ambiance! Classy classy classy. The music was off the chain and don't even get me started on the food! The food was excellent, fresh tasting and just like homemade!!!! I plan on going again very soon!
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Rick S.
Had a quick lunch..food was hot, tasty and we'll worth the money..can't wait to go for dinner sometime. .only suggestion I have is to create smaller portion lunch specials..otherwise great experience. .
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Dave J.
In summary 3 stars for now with the potential to get to 4 if they can get their wait staff properly trained. Went there for dinner. First and foremost, their service is lacking. We got there around 730ish. There were about 2 patrons in the restaurant, pretty empty. It took a long time after we were seated before a waitress showed up. And then it took equally long time for water to show up after the waitress took the drink orders. We ordered crawfish etouffee and fried catfish with hush puppies on the side. First the etouffee. It's ok.... I feel Baby's Kay's etouffee is WAY better. The rice could've used some more cooking as it was chewy and on the hard side. The catfish had a tasty breading and overall was good. The hush puppies are the bomb though. Very tasty and combined with the bacon aioli was pretty awesome. I'll have to go back and try some other stuff, but probably try to hit them on off nights. I just don't see how they can handle a crowd when the waitress couldn't even handle 3 tables in a timely manner. I also want to say the food took a bit of time to come out given the number of customers. It seems the waitress has not had the food as she said she's heard this or that dish is good. Maybe this is common but to me you want your wait staff to have tasted all menu items so they know what they are talking about and can sell with confidence. This place can be pretty good if they can improve on the service side.
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Melissa S.
Unique place to eat in Arizona! Interesting menu if you're ready to try something new. Very friendly staff. My son ordered crawfish and the waiter tried to teach him how to eat it. He was still struggling so the actual chef came out and showed him some tips! Very cool! Overall nice experience. It's a bit pricey, no kids menu , no straws, slow service but very good food and nice people
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Taste M.
Good food served slow as hell. And if they don't lower their prices they aren't going to make it. Has potential.
(3)
Leslie D.
Finally got to try them out for lunch today. Service was friendly and fast. Had our food within 5 minutes of ordering. Husband had the crawfish etoufe and it was tasty. I had the shrimp po boy, it was huge. It was also good. We also tried the fried onion strings but I didn't care for those. I think it was the batter, a little heavy for me. While the food was good we did feel the prices were a little on the high side. Was 39 for our lunch and we had water. Would be nice to see some lunch specials or lunch pricing. We will probably be back.
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Areia W.
I came here with my boyfriend on a saturday evening for a early dinner and we were both pleasantly surprised when we walked in to find a live jazz band playing! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great! We got the Louisiana Seafood Platter and enjoyed every bite! We also got a side of fried okra and Beignets for dessert! Yummy!! Our server, Sara, was great we'll definitely be back. We haven't had Creole food this good since we were in Louisiana! We're so glad there's somewhere to go now that is close to home! Cheers!!
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Andrea H.
We tried this place for the first time last night and it was amazing. I've been to New Orleans a few times and the barbecue shrimp was one of the best I had. the taste is pretty close to Deanies in New Orleans. The hush puppies were perfect. I've been waiting for inauthentic Creole restaurant in my neighborhood.
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Vanessa S.
Everything was great! My only suggestion is to use less breading. I had the catfish Mac and cheese it was great!
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Joanne H.
I have to say the food was worth the wait. The staff were extremely friendly and the drinks were flowing. If they can get the food out a bit faster they will be in great shape. I am all about supporting local businesses and I really hope this one makes it as the food is delicious.
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Clinton P.
First time here and read lots of the reviews and wanted to give it a shot since we live right across the street. For starters it took an hour or so to get our food is there only one cook in the kitchen? We actually saw people leave due to the food not coming out as fast as it should ..I know this is still new but please work on the efficiency of the food to the tables ..willing to try one more time in a few weeks tho..
We were excited to check this place out because it is in our neighborhood. Unfortunately the food was not very good. When we asked about vegetarian options for my mom, the waiter went back to talk to the chef and came back with the response of mac n' cheese and hush puppies. We dine out a lot and have never come across the lack of creativity with vegetarian options. Disappointing. Will not return.
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Mrs O.
Surprisingly not horrible. After reading reviews here I was a little scared to give it a try. However, I am glad I did. Went on Friday at 5 and just beat the crowd. Had draft beer at Happy Hour price. Hub and I split oyster shrimp poboy. It was excellent. Pros: Food great, portions generous, wide liquor selection, staff nice enough Cons: Staff is definitlely young and could use more training. Not friendly or welcoming. One kid was in a lowcut tank top walking in and out of kitchen. Yuck. Also could use at least one non cajun item on menu. Will definitely be back, am hopeful the place will continue to get better!
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J L.
I am giving this place 3 stars because the food wasn't terrible. There were some items, such as the Cajun chips and fried green tomatoes that were good. However I ordered the sausage po'boy and it was really just a hamburger that didn't taste good. I took 2 bites and asked them to take it back. Instead of asking if I wanted anything else she argued with me about how I didn't like it. Needless to say I paid for a hamburger that I didn't eat. I have had better southern food that comes with the southern hospitality that the south is known for. I will not be returning.
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Jim D.
Owner needs to do some research before commenting on the previous business, namely "The Cove". Been to the Cove way more times than I can count. There was always , always, daily specials that were not "pre packaged bar food". Hamburgers were always cooked to order...not pre packaged bar food". All wraps & salads were made to order. They would even substitute ingredients if requested by a patron. Not something that's done with "pre packaged bar food". Based on the reviews I've read and the rude responses by management I doubt this place will be around much longer. My wife & I were their on opening day wanting to give support, hoping it would be a good experience but it was pathetic. Don't need to go into details since our experience has been pretty much outline by many other comments. I WISH THE COVE WAS STILL HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bridgette C.
It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. But maybe it's because they actually cook their food to order and it's not pre made frozen crap found at other restaurants? I overheard the waitress say they get all their seafood from Louisiana. Sounds authentic to me! Holy po boy! We ordered the shrimp and oyster po boy and it was delicious. We also ordered the file' okra gumbo. I don't know where the okra was but it was very tasty! It came out warm though, not hot, like it was sitting for a while. The hush puppies are amazing! Overall the food is very tasty, kudos to the chef. Just need to work out the kinks such as a 45 minute wait for food. I saw a family get upset and ask to pay for their drinks and leave because of the wait. But I support local family owned businesses, and will return in a few months. Also, they have alligator on their menu. Yum? Looking forward to that next time!
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T J.
Wonderful place to eat. Nice ambiance. Great food! The only negative was the food took a long time to be served but our waiter was attentive and once served everything was very hot, fresh, and delicious. The portions are a great for the price! Will def go back!
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Bob S.
Gave it another try -- worse..... Had a $60+ dinner (for 2) with $8.50 drinks (well drinks) and $15 appetizer (average price of appetizers is about $13, with no Happy Hour menu). For those prices, would like a tablecloth and real napkin. Few of the entrees featured in the Yelp pictures are on the menu. Bottomline - unique menu/food, but high prices for what's still basically a neighborhood joint. Service is very slow, as noted in other reviews. Too bad all around - the neighborhood needs some good places, but I'd be surprised if the bistro makes it unless they make some adjustments to their menu and prices. Lots of other choices with some driving in the Chandler/Gilbert area at those price points. Won't likely be back.......
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Mike Y.
NO NO NO!!! small portions, forgot our appetizer. My grandsons were crying because of the hour wait for their food. I realize you have only been open to 13 days, but NO EXCUSE for not getting their chicken fingers out in over an hour wait. I will never go back!!!
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Logan I.
After reading the reviews we still wanted to give this place a try as it is in our neighborhood and we love to support local businesses. We went in and around 6:00 and there were a good amount of patrons (not too busy). Our waitress seemed a bit stressed and we could definitely tell that she was new but they all are, they just opened so nothing too alarming. We ordered our drinks and took a look at the menu. We were a little surprised at the prices for a bistro (high) but that's okay as long as he good is good. We asked about the red beans and rice and there is confusion on the menu as the bowl price does not reflect that there is no sausage included. You have to order the larger portion in order to get the sausage... Huh? We ordered the larger portion so we could have the full experience. Then we decided to get a shrimp po-boy which was very good (large portion), we ordered a cat-fish basket but the waitress didn't put that order in.. She said we didn't order that... Okay? My son ordered the Mac & cheese which was good but small for the price and no garnish.. Nothing for $7... We were thinking for a brand new restaurant especially with a shaky start that the owner would be there to ensure things were running smoothly... We didn't see anyone which was surprising. The staff is very under-trained and you can tell it's mainly due to lack of management. For he prices, this place is not worth the experience. Hope it lasts but sadly, it probably won't.
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Jaye R.
Allergy friendly! We really enjoyed the food here. My husband is gluten free and was able to eat the rice and red beans with andouille sausage (delicious), collard greens (great), shrimp and grits (good, but not our favorite and overpriced) and the cajun fries (which were delicious and not spicy). We were also told that the fried foods could be prepared with corn meal instead of flour. My son is allergic to tree nuts and since we couldn't determine if the chicken nuggets were prepared in a facility with nuts, the chef prepared chicken strips from scratch for him! He loved them. The cocktails were also great and $2 off during happy hour. We will definitely be going back
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Laurie P.
This place was ok. My husband & I went with 4 other friends because of the review in Phoenix Mag. The appetizers were good. The alligator was surprisingly good despite its $16 price tag for 6 sml pcs. The main meals were average. The only dessert worth having was the bread pudding. I realize some of the items on the menu are not typical to this area but I thought their prices were still quite high for shrimp, sausage & chicken that I CAN find locally. This was my 1st Cajun experience and I was not blow away. The wait staff was friendly & pleasant. The food was timed well. I was disappointed that the dish I went there for was not available due to seasonality of its ingredients. The Etouffee I had was good but nothing to write home about. The Mac & Cheese was oddly incredible of all things! CCB has been open only a few months & I think as they can start financing their growth with other menu options they will do just fine. Can't say I loved it or hated it. If someone invited me to go, I would go again but would not make a trip there myself. $82/ couple seems a little steep for a small dive-ish location.... you decide.
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Troy V.
I have to say that despite all the negative comments that have been wrongfully imposed on this lonely location, I've experienced an amazing, zestfully vibrant, breath of fresh air. As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by the bartender and as I took a place to seat at the bar, low and behold, little did I know, the owner of the place also welcomed me into his establishment. Ordering as a demanding ex-bartender would, service was on point left and right. I ordered the catfish po boy along with a bowl of okra and some fries. Waited maybe 15 min or so for the food to come out and wow, the okra absolutely blew me out of the water. The Po Boy Catfish sandwich was huge and had the most catfish that I have ever seen on the sandwich, ever. I would have to say from an ex-bartender stand point that this place has the making of a great location with phenomenal food and I would call anyone an idiot for not at least trying the location for themselves to experience this diamond in the rough.
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Cabo D.
Really good food, and probably the best Sazerac I have ever had. The restaurant is small, and the night we were there they had live jazz music. The shrimp etouffee was really good, although a smallish portion size. The highlight of the meal was definitely the bread pudding, a rich moist pudding with a whiskey sauce. The only miss of the restaurant was the high price point of the appetizers. The appetizer were as much as the entrees.
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Kelly T.
Ordered a catfish po boy and it was very good. They do seem to still be struggling as far as running smoothly.Things seemed very chaotic, They had live jazz when I was there, and though I appreciate live jazz very much, it was out of place here. It was so loud that it was impossible to communicate with my guest and the waitress had to scream for us to hear her and vise versa. Hoping they stick to the food and getting the place running smoothly. It is just not big enough for a live band
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Penny M.
Tried for the first time today and were pleasantly suprised. My husband had etouffe and an oyster po boy. I had a shrimp po boy and our kids had the fish platters. Everyone loved their food. The po boys were yummy and crunchy but not overly greasy. The wait Staff was friendly. We will be back!
Absolutely worst service I've ever experienced. First, their listing on Google maps is wrong, so took us a minute to find the place. Then, the server forgot to greet us after 10+ minutes. Still gave them the benefit of the doubt as they are a smaller establishment, even though there were several open tables. Took 10+ minutes to get a drink. Manager came over with some bread (the server never mentioned bread). Manager didn't even notice we were lacking silverware, napkins and plates. We had asked for an appetizer of fried alligator when we ordered our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for app we flagged down the server. We asked for the fried alligator and she stated it was probably gonna come out with our meals. Really?! You don't even want to go check to see what you can do??? When we stated that's not what we wanted she promptly and defensively stated she would go get her manager. We actually would of waited longer for our meals if we could get the app out first. So disappointed. Who's the person hiring this wait staff?
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Address :5070 S Gilbert Rd,Ste 400
Chandler, AZ, 85249
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dessert Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Cabo D.
Really good food, and probably the best Sazerac I have ever had. The restaurant is small, and the night we were there they had live jazz music. The shrimp etouffee was really good, although a smallish portion size. The highlight of the meal was definitely the bread pudding, a rich moist pudding with a whiskey sauce. The only miss of the restaurant was the high price point of the appetizers. The appetizer were as much as the entrees.
(4)Kelly T.
Ordered a catfish po boy and it was very good. They do seem to still be struggling as far as running smoothly.Things seemed very chaotic, They had live jazz when I was there, and though I appreciate live jazz very much, it was out of place here. It was so loud that it was impossible to communicate with my guest and the waitress had to scream for us to hear her and vise versa. Hoping they stick to the food and getting the place running smoothly. It is just not big enough for a live band
(4)Penny M.
Tried for the first time today and were pleasantly suprised. My husband had etouffe and an oyster po boy. I had a shrimp po boy and our kids had the fish platters. Everyone loved their food. The po boys were yummy and crunchy but not overly greasy. The wait Staff was friendly. We will be back!
(5)Mrs D.
Absolutely worst service I've ever experienced. First, their listing on Google maps is wrong, so took us a minute to find the place. Then, the server forgot to greet us after 10+ minutes. Still gave them the benefit of the doubt as they are a smaller establishment, even though there were several open tables. Took 10+ minutes to get a drink. Manager came over with some bread (the server never mentioned bread). Manager didn't even notice we were lacking silverware, napkins and plates. We had asked for an appetizer of fried alligator when we ordered our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for app we flagged down the server. We asked for the fried alligator and she stated it was probably gonna come out with our meals. Really?! You don't even want to go check to see what you can do??? When we stated that's not what we wanted she promptly and defensively stated she would go get her manager. We actually would of waited longer for our meals if we could get the app out first. So disappointed. Who's the person hiring this wait staff?
(1)Carlie R.
Wow, what an experience. The service was absolutely up and above. Our waitress made us feel welcomed. She made sure we had any and all that we needed. Very impressed. The food and the presentation was very good. We ordered, fried green tomatoes, gator for appetizers. Our entrees and to go order, (2) seafood platers, oyster basket, crawfish étouffée, (2) shrimp poor boys, and a slice of cheesecake, one beer. Everything morsel was good. I really hope more people will try this hidden diamond in S. E. Chandler. My only issue, is the establishment was not busy, and the Chef was present. I wished he would've come by our table for a intro, and asked how we enjoyed or not the service & food. That's my only negative comment. Which really isn't a negative. It's a suggestion. Can't wait to return, my Mom Loved the fried catfish.
(4)Pick C.
I didn't even know this leave existed until i came out of the parking lot on a side I don't usually use.... And thank goodness I did. Hubby and I went about 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered four dishes to try and were pleased with most of the food we ate. The red beans and rice were fantastic, the grits too, the fried green tomatoes were good, not a fan of the batter they use, but it was ok as was the catfish. The etoufee was great as well as the andouille sausage. What made our visit even better was the service staff and the live music.
(4)Mac Daddy B.
Horrible experience. We were told that since we had no reservations we wouldn't be served. However, if we wanted to sit at the bar and order drinks, that would be fine. We asked if we could order food and sit at the bar, and we're told NO. There was another couple eating at the bar at that time, but again we were told that would not be an option. We asked if we could order something to go, and the hostess again told us NO. So we leave and decide to go to Baby Kay ' s Creole Kitchen. AWESOME! We arrived and were warmly greeted, and asked if preferred bar or table? Sat down and we're treated to a little live music (old dude on a guitar...88 years old! And still getting it done!), and the absolute best seafood gumbo ever! Complete cajun and creole menu!
(1)Brendan S.
We got there around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and was told we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. Not sure why people are complaining about waiting. They let us sit and order drinks during the wait. Pro tip: while you wait, strike up a conversation with your date instead of complaining. The food was a bit spicy which we like and the portions were very large.
(5)Steve V.
Another excellent meal. Tonight's choices included fried green tomatoes, Cajun wings, crawfish Mac n cheese & hurricanes. The favors were authentic & exquisitely flavorful. You don't find food like this often, especially in a location like this. It is worth. As usual, it takes a while to get the food to the table, but if that's what it takes to experience this kind of food fare then it's worth it. I will be back.
(5)Bob O.
Very busy on opening day is not an excuse for our server to take our order and not get it to the kitchen. After waiting an hour I had to flag down another server, because ours had not come back to the table since taking our order. The service needs to be trained better in even the basics of taking care of the customer. 90 minutes after ordering, our meal was served. The onion strings are crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of greasy. The jambalaya was nicely spicy, with good portions of andouille sausage, crayfish, and chicken in a rich, thick sauce. My wife said the grilled chicken po' boy was a bit spicy, too. Bring a healthy appetite when ordering the po' boy. It is really big. I will probably come back to try the other items on the menu, once the opening bugs are worked out. Three stars for now... good food, service problems.
(3)Robert W.
For me this was the worst place ever. I showed the server what was wrong. Didn't say a thing to the cook just went back to talking at the bar. The food is low grade at best. Even the French Fries were sloppily cooked. I think their next move is to hire a chef who knows how to use a deep fryer. What a concept. On my DO NOT RETURN list for sure!
(1)Joel L.
I'd been seeing the flags for weeks and decided to drop by. at our table was the chicken breast étouffée, red beans and rice with andouille sausage and a roast beef po boy. BEYOND EXPECTATIONs! so delightfully Cajun. I'm an avid New Orleans fan and this rocked my taste buds. of course we had to finish with a basket of beignets!
(5)Vany W.
Enjoyed a nice evening dinner at neighborhood Cajun restaurant. Service was on point and the owners were touching tables checking on the other guests. Husband and I will be back for sure. Time to add a new place to the rotation
(5)Bryan D.
Great place if you want to immediately be told to wait. Without out a hello or a cordial greeting at all our party of 4 was told to wait 45 minutes. The ironic part is there were plenty of tables open inside and outside. I politely asked for my name to be removed from the waiting list and was told "Okay fine" without any eye contact. Hard to pay the electric bill on that kinda of business model. It's a shame...we really wanted a good Cajun place to eat at.
(1)Rich F.
First time.visit for party of 8. Service was great from Mindy taking my res, a big hug on arrival as well as serving and doing bartender work. Small, quaint, friendly and we were very satisfied. Creole shrimp app a bit messy but good. Servings are more than adequate. Beignets hot and tasty. Their bill is very explicit concerning tip - well done. We will be back to enjoy this excellent food.
(4)H L.
Sunday at 11:45 we are the only people in the place. Very friendly service. Ordered fried pickles...huge portion pretty good. Also ordered fried alligator, not a fan however kids liked. French bread good. Red beans and rice fantastic as well as the jambalaya!
(4)Black Dog Bail Bonds B.
After reading all the reviews, I took my Cajun mother here for her birthday. We had a great experience. No fights, no drunks, our orders came out in a timely fashion and perfect. Everything that we tried was excellent. The place was clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. Ginger beer cocktails too! We routinely track down the new Cajun restaurants in town and we are impressed. I'll be back and will be bringing friends and family. Place is hidden so you do have to hunt for it. If i can get them to add Bayou brand rum to the bar I would be happier than a crawfish in a rice field.
(5)Mike And Lorena Y.
After a few months this place is on track and dishing out great classic creole and Cajun dishes from frog legs to gumbo to red beans and rice and etufee. I stop in at least once a week and I haven't had a bad meal or bad service. When it's busy things slow down a bit but the food always comes out freshly prepared. Oh and the collared greens are my favorite side.
(5)Jill B.
My husband and I took our three kids here last weekend. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Others on the wait staff even checked on us. The food was very good. We ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer and loved them. My son got a catfish po boy and it was amazing! My only complaint was our waitress (who was super nice) however, I ordered a cup of red beans and rice for dinner and received the bowl. No big deal! I'll pay the extra $5-6 and let it slide. My nine year old ordered herself a catfish and fries off the kids menu. It was huge and we commented on it and our waitress laughed. When the bill came we were charged for the dinner catfish vs kids. We asked our waitress and she said our nine year old daughter didn't specify kids. I feel like it's obvious that my child would order off the kids menu since she was sitting their coloring on their kids menu that the server brought. We will definitely give it another try but be more specific apparently.
(4)Gail L.
This is the first time these people opened their restaurant and it was absolutely packed we really enjoyed the food it was absolutely delicious. We did have a wait time but their POS systems crashed they weren't getting orders and its really not their fault. people give these new owners chance they have very good food. the shrimp and oyster poor boys absolutely delicious.
(5)Dr D.
I read about the opening day fiasco. Stopped by last week and the restaurant was closed. Talked to owner and he explained the situation. Today the bistro re-opened. I had the shrimp po-boy and my fiancé had the red beans and rice with andouille sausage. The shrimp was seasoned well. A extra healthy serving. The beans and rice could have used more sauce, or less rice. However, the dish was delicious. I will definitely return.
(4)Kristina S.
The only reason I am giving this 2 stars and not 1 is because the food was good. However, it is highly overpriced for what it is and the service is horrible. I did not care for the atmosphere of the place, considering the prices they charge, it is more of an eatery than a nice restaurant. I went there with a family for a private event for which they had a limited menu. We got there early before it was filled and asked if it would be possible to order from the regular menu since my husband was on a strict diet and my kids did not want the poboy sandwiches. The first person said it would not be a problem and that they could grill either fish or chicken for him instead of deep-frying it. When our actual waitress came, she said that that was not possible, although she did order chicken tenders for kids. My husband ordered carbonated water to drink and then asked for a refill. After we got the bill, he was charged for the water $2.20 each time (even the refill)! This was truly an insult--charging for water and then charging to refill it on top! Needless to say, we are not stepping foot in that place ever again.
(2)Peyton K.
Went here a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic diner! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the jambalaya and the fried catfish basket. Can't wait to go back!!! The only thing that this place needs is a little better signs, but now that I know where it is I will be a regular customer!
(4)Mark F.
My wife and I have eaten there several times and the food and drink selection is great. Good quality, nice portions, good value and a clean little place. My only minor ding would be that the wait staff is either great or not so much based on who you get. I think for a new family owned restaurant they could all be a bit more friendly.
(4)Byron S.
All I know is if you're not eating here you don't know good food, good times, good people, good drinks. Chef Eric and Jody do everything to make what you spend worth it. Boudin balls and okra gumbo delish.
(5)Anne K.
We stumbled upon this place and to our surprise they had fresh crawfish. We ordered fried okra, frog legs, fried green tomatoes (the best!) bistro burger, bayou bucket (1 pound of crawfish, potato, corn, crab and shrimp) it was very good. The portions were generous, music was nice. The only disappointment was the owner. She was there and talked to us because we stopped her to ask a few menu questions and when she came back around she didn't ask us how anything was. For being a new place and in a horrible hidden location I would think she would at least smile and ask if we liked the gobs of food we ordered. A little attention to customers goes a long way!!
(3)Irma M.
Had a great time food was wonderful compliments to the chef. Great place for live music.
(5)Jessica G.
Please do NOT get the étouffée- in no way does tomato sauce resemble what I was expecting. The beans and rice had to be split between 4 people because that was the only item we all agreed on was a good selection. The service was sub-par and I will not be going back. Nothing like New Orleans
(1)JR V.
Friendly but misses the mark badly. In the restaurant business you can tell a lot about the big things by how they do the little things. For me the little thing was a bowl of collards. Pretty standard fare in a southern inspired restaurant. Collards should be tasty, smoky, maybe a bit of meat in them, but most of all they should have some sort of flavor. Portion size was nice, but the dish was mainly pot liquor and the greens were an afterthought. Neither vinegar nor hot sauce could save these. I had with my greens, crawfish étouffée. Their étouffée is tomato based which makes it more creole as opposed to cream based which makes it Cajun. It's sweet when I hoped for savory. No side dish was offered. Succinctly put it tasted like jarred spaghetti sauce with cayenne. Do not just make it hot, give it some depth. Add some cream and butter. To be fair the sign says Creole/Cajun. But I find it lacking on the Cajun side. Blacken something. Service was nice but sporadic. I dined alone. Five minutes for a drink when only 12 are in the place is slow. Single diners are easy to turn faster. My food came out in about 20 minutes. A bit slow but ok. I watched a table of six get their meals individually and spread out over time. One would be finishing and then someone else's dinner would show up. Strange. I think maybe the chef could take a trip to Baby Kay's in Mesa or Lolo's in Gilbert and learn a couple of tricks. I would like very much for this place to make it. Frankly I just don't see it happening.
(2)Lela H.
Our group went to Creole Cajun Bistro for lunch after a round of golf. We did not have a reservation, but the owner, Eric was very gracious about accommodating a group of eight. Our server, Anthony was polite and patient and knowledgeable when answering our questions . We all agreed that the food was outstanding! No one had a complaint (unusual in our group!) The servings were very generous and had eye appeal. I had shrimp étouffée and a side of collard greens. The étouffée was nicely seasoned and not overly spicy. The greens tasted like Grandma used to make (high praise!), tender, well seasoned with a little "crunch" left in them. We also sampled the fried green tomatoes and BBQ shrimp both were excellent. I will certainly return!
(4)Mike D.
The one positive thing that provides one star is Gabe the server. Friendly and knowledgeable. Now for the reasons you should never go here: 1. It literally took over 2 hours to receive ANY food. Appetizer included. This was not a fluke incident. Our neighboring 3 tables all received the same treatment. I suppose it's a good way to fill up on beer (if I actually drank). 2. You may get in a fist fight. One of those 3 neighboring tables had a gentleman that finally asked for a manager after 90 minutes of trying to hush his hungry grand-kids. He was tactful but direct in how he spoke with the owners wife. She kept cutting him off and repeating "We're doing the best we can. If you don't like it then you can leave." When she finally left to go to the kitchen her husband (owner) rushed out and the first thing he said to the grandfather was "You have a problem with my wife?" The customer never stood up, but the owner had every intention of defending his wife's honor. 3. 5 minutes after this fiasco the food came. The hush puppies were cold. The crawfish was mushy and black. The shrimp was never properly prepared. The crab was compete mush. My daughter had hot wings and didn't even care for those. 4. No apologies were ever given except by Gabe, which was never his fault to begin with. I asked to speak to the manager and had to be tactful or risk of having the owner run out at me as well. The most I was comped was a 15% discount. Whole thing cost me $53 for food that was inedible. My wife went home and ate a bowl of cereal. I tipped Gabe $20 and told him "Good luck". Maybe it's a sister company of Amy's Baking Company? ***Regarding Owners comment*** I arrived at 5:50pm. I made an order at 6:00pm. Whether you misplaced my order until 6:55 or simply didn't care is on you. We did NOT receive food within 35 minutes. The server apologized to me several times for how long it was taking. Your wife finally came to me after 90 minutes asking if there was anything she could do. I asked her if we could at least get the sides. Her response: "I'll see what I can do." 20 minutes later the grandfather (yes, grandfather) had spoke to your wife about the wait. That same person who you quote "had too much to drink" had a very coherent conversation with my family outside after that garbage experience. He NEVER yelled or pointed a finger "in her face". How could he even get that close when he was sitting down on the other side of the table when your wife was standing while talking to him. I find it interesting how you say we finished our meal. The only misconception I can assume you may have about this was how the plate looked after we tried to find a DECENT piece of meat anywhere on the plate. I showed your server. I showed your wife. We finished the fries, okra, and hush puppies because after 2 hours we were extremely hungry. Kudos to you for pointing out a positive in the whole experience when your wife completed a special request and brought out ranch for my daughters fries. If you can't handle criticism, you'll fail. If you can't handle your temper because you have a dramatic wife, you will be sued and fail. I rarely post yelps unless I am very satisfied or EXTREMELY dissatisfied. Your comment with all the fabricated lies encouraged me to post yet again. Step it up or get out of Chandler. "And as far as any man raising he voice to my wife we will have a problem, period." -A response from Eric R. (restaurant owner) concerning this incident.
(1)Abraham D.
Real variety of food. Fresh ingredients. Authentic, creative recipes by a fabulous Master Chef. I've tried fried okra, hot wings, sauteed collard greens, red rice with beans and andouille sausage and seen and salivate for the gumbo. Very tasty. Explodes in your mouth. Food is hot. Cajun, New Orleans, jazz and blues atmosphere. Constant consideration of what next meal will be. Cozy, friendly environment. Friendly, laid back staff. Friendly inviting management. Worth a trip to South Chandler. One will return a second time. Live music regularly. Check schedule.
(5)Jay S.
Food is amazing, atmosphere is great, Ikey the bartender was very good - looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu. We had the andouille sausage , chicken and shrimp étouffée and the red beans and rice with andouille sausage great choice and all the items coming from the kitchen looked amazing Only call out is the food came out of the kitchen slow, hopefully this improves as they are open longer. Food deserves 4 stars - service deserves 4 stars but the wait for food killed it
(3)Steven S.
How do I rate this place with half a star? There were literally 9 people in this place including my family of four and it took almost 10 minutes to get our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for our food I noticed one couple and another small group of people came in and received their food before us. Ridiculous! I paid for our drinks and we left. I will never return to this place!
(1)Michael K.
There's a few times in life when you get to taste food that actually tastes exactly what it's supposed to taste like and the Creole jambalaya is one of those....
(5)Dr Scotty R.
The food is OK but it is extremely overpriced!!!!! The portions are also small for the price..
(1)Michelle V.
Delicious food and great place for Cajun food. I Love Cajun food. Nice people there. My first time going yesterday night with family I enjoyed it
(4)Bruce W.
A new Cajun Bistro; tucked away in the SW corner of Gilbert & Chandler Heights. Wife had shrimp po boy and I had red bean and rice. Red beans & rice were very good; po boy lacked favoring; too much bread sauce was not very cajun. Will likely go back; it did take a bit of time for the food to be served.
(3)Deena V.
When we were in New Orleans by husband loved the food, me,, not so much. But last week my co-workers were talking about this place so I thought it would be nice to take him there, must be something on the menu I would like We walked to the door and the first thing you see is a health department A rating, that is a good start. The place is small and nice. At the start the service was quick but at the end, we waited quite awhile for her to return with boxes. My husband ordered the jambalaya and the special of the day was pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top. The sandwich was very good, fresh bun and very large. I could only eat half of it. My husband loved his food. I tasted it, lots of flavor, defiantly not bland, lots of flavor and then about 2 minutes later the back of my throat started to burn. Not my style. But he loved it. He wants to go back
(4)Marquita a.
I went here for lunch and it was good, not great. I called my order in as a pick up and I was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. A little disappointed in the wait time, but I gave it a try anyway. I had the shrimp po'boy. The portion was big enough for two people to share which was great, but nothing about the sandwich screamed wow! Maybe my expectations were too high. I wouldn't be opposed to going back and trying something else.
(3)Jackie M.
Portions were huge! Had frickels for an app. Beefy pickle were great. Red beans and rice had excellent flavor (smokey sausage and bountiful beans). Had fried catfish PP boy. Should have shared sandwich
(4)Bill K.
The AZCentral article got us all excited and we couldn't wait to try real Cajun again. What a huge disappointing let down. I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews here as they pretty much sum up our experience. Arrived right at 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered three dishes to try and only one was fit to eat. The $6.00 cup of red beans, Andouille sausage and rice (could have had more rice) was good. We wanted to try a cup of Jambalaya, but couldn't. Why in the world wouldn't they have a cup of Jambalaya on the menu? The $10.00 cup Gumbo must have been cooking all week. It was so spicy and over cooked neither of us could handle it. The $30.00 Bayou Bucket (most expensive item on the menu) was the biggest disappointment. This is their signature item and we should have sent it back immediately. The crayfish had been cooked so long, they had turned black, shrunk and it was almost impossible to shell them. The shrimp had not been deveined and had turned into mush. The corn was a cob of watery corn paste. We had to ask for a crab cracker and went we asked how to crack it, the waiter said "Well just crack it down the middle". Following her advice we were treated to a gooey green glob of gills and broken shell. For a $30 item and their signature dish we were shocked that they would serve this to anyone. I can only assume that must have scrapped the bottom of the steam pot for our serving. The owner and staff came out and sat watching TV as we picked through the pile of black , fossilized crayfish, mushy shrimp, corn paste on a cob and two huge potatoes (makes it look like you have a mound of crayfish) looking for something we could eat. No we wouldn't go back and if you haven't been and do go, I hope you aren't treated the way or served the horrible dishes we were.
(1)Ken W.
What a pleasant surprise! Our first trip to the CCB a few weeks ago was well worth it. I think we've found our nearby creole/cajun joint! I had the Andouille Sausage Étouffée over catfish (and rice). M-m-m-m! Smack, smack! Just spicy enough without making me break out into a mean sweat. My Lady had the Crawfish Mac & Cheese. Wow! Great flavor with plenty of crawfish. The Whiskey Bread Pudding was the highlight of the meal. Incredible. Haven't had bread pudding quite like that since The French Quarter. The service was reasonably responsive and friendly. I'm looking forward to a second visit soon to see if the greatness is constant enough to bless it as a frequent hangout spot.
(4)Becky K.
Holy cow am I full!!! Just finished eating and everything was so delicious I could not stop eating. The gumbo is fresh and fantastic. I tried a bit of everyone at the table's food as well, and you can sure tell each dish is made fresh and with a lot of love. Even my daughter's Mac and cheese was great. Try the fried green tomatoes and you won't regret it. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. The food is reasonably priced considering the portions and the taste that its obviously made to order. Truly a culinary gem.
(5)Kathy G.
Before my rant begins I want to make it clear that I love keeping local businesses open and the 4 star should really be maybe a 3.5 solely on food.. It was our anniversary Friday, so the bf decided that we should try somewhere new, his co-worker had told him about this Cajun place that was delicious and asked how I felt about Cajun for dinner. .. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the place since it is tucked away and if you just look at the map it almost looks as if it's in the same shopping center as Basha's, but it's behind CVS. We walked in and get seated right away with menu's, we decided on appetizers and our main course 5 to 10 minutes later... but we haven't been greeted yet. Finally our server comes by and drops off some waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink.. we let her know we were ready to put in appetizers, hush puppies jalapeño style and cajun onion strings please... 15 minutes has gone by and the bf's sprite was gone and water was half emptied and left on the side of the table... where's our server.. there's only 4 tables of couples and 1 larger party who were finished.. Our server finally comes by tells us our apps should be out shortly and asks if we were ready to order our meal.. Gumbo and the Jambalaya please! Our appetizers finally come out 20 minutes later.. bf absolutely loved the hush puppies! But the onion strings on the other hand were shaved wayyyy too thin.. it was all batter, like the onion disintegrated while it was fried.. 10 minutes later our server checked on us, we asked for a box for the remaining hush puppies but not the onions strings, she asked if there was something wrong, we told her, she agreed and that was that.. then I had to ask her to refill our cups since they've been sitting there empty for quite some time now. Patiently waiting for our meal, I watched as another table after us get their food first, hmm they must have not gotten appetizers as I thought to myself.. then our server walks up and shows us a blank check book and tells us our order got lost... and asked for us to repeat it.. umm funny thing is I don't believe it got lost, because I don't recall her ever writing it down and what the heck took her so long to realize our order was missing?! As irritated as I was I politely answered her... Our food finally came out 15 to 20 minutes later.. Bf's Gumbo was excellent! Tasty! DELICIOUS! NOW onto my Jambalaya! Yummy as well but a tad spicy for my wimpy butt.. but the chicken chunks in it were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender, definitely fresh and not over cooked at all! I asked for a box so I could save room for beignets, waited a good 10 to 15 minutes before I finally got up and asked for the check and our dessert to be to go... we really didn't want to wait any longer but I also really wanted these beignets... never got the check til I asked a second time.. no bag for our left overs were given either until I asked.. looked at the check and the onion strings were still on which was fine, whatever.. but I had to ask if their onion strings were always that thin she said no and remembered how we disliked it and offered to see if it could be taken off.. Finally 10 minutes later our dessert was brought out, and I guess the owner decided to give us a few extra for me and the little one in my tummy.. thanks that was a nice gesture... ate my beignets on the way home while listening to my bf tell me how that was the worst service compared to all the other crappy servers we get.. but yet the beignets were so amazingly delicious I couldn't stay mad.. So over all our server was super nice and friendly, but just not server material at all, sorry, not sorry.. we were so irritated with the little things that it ruined our dinner and made us just want to get the hell out of there, but then the food was so delicious that it was like a rollercoaster of emotions.. If we decide to eat there again I think we would just do a to go order.. so then we don't have to deal with bad service along with an almost 2 hour dinner time and still tip 20%... Oh PS their Sausage is amazingly delicious! ;]
(4)Debra A.
Great food! Happy fun loving atmosphere! Love a couple of the regulars feels like family. Shrimp and grits great, boodain balls (can't spell it) delicious! Étouffée delicious this week I had the chicken wings delicious, gumbo great I guess I'm just saying stop by meet chef Eric and Jodie wonderful givers. This is a wonderful place for date night. Beside that the cocktails are wonderful.
(5)Kally N.
I saw this place on azcentral and was excited to try it out. What a let down. The negative reviews pretty much sum up our experience. The owners were so unprofessional that it made the environment uncomfortable. Our food took way longer than it should have and our crawfish was inedible. We attempted to talking with management about it but she was confrontational and tried to start an argument with us. We were patient with them since they are a new business; however, the way they behaved is unacceptable. We will definitely not be back.
(1)Dave J.
In summary 3 stars for now with the potential to get to 4 if they can get their wait staff properly trained. Went there for dinner. First and foremost, their service is lacking. We got there around 730ish. There were about 2 patrons in the restaurant, pretty empty. It took a long time after we were seated before a waitress showed up. And then it took equally long time for water to show up after the waitress took the drink orders. We ordered crawfish etouffee and fried catfish with hush puppies on the side. First the etouffee. It's ok.... I feel Baby's Kay's etouffee is WAY better. The rice could've used some more cooking as it was chewy and on the hard side. The catfish had a tasty breading and overall was good. The hush puppies are the bomb though. Very tasty and combined with the bacon aioli was pretty awesome. I'll have to go back and try some other stuff, but probably try to hit them on off nights. I just don't see how they can handle a crowd when the waitress couldn't even handle 3 tables in a timely manner. I also want to say the food took a bit of time to come out given the number of customers. It seems the waitress has not had the food as she said she's heard this or that dish is good. Maybe this is common but to me you want your wait staff to have tasted all menu items so they know what they are talking about and can sell with confidence. This place can be pretty good if they can improve on the service side.
(3)Jeff M.
Authentic Cajun cooking nothing pre made. Food was great and that's where it stops service was soooooo slow we were completely uninterested in eating after waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes not happy at all.
(3)Amy M.
It's been almost a month since they opened. We went there during the week last week, it really took too long, but we were understanding it was new. Went tonight, and it was unbearable. We arrived at 6:30 and ordered at 650. Drinks were quick, but we had 2 kiddos with us that ordered chicken strips and fries. After begging for them to bring the kids food out first, an hour later the kids food arrived. We then said how it was unacceptable to wait this long, the owner then was telling us how new there were and asked us to leave if not happy. Oh yeah, they forgot the alligator appetizer which they never realized. It really wasn't that busy if you had been to the Cove grill during dinner time. The management will either need to prepare for dinner time rush and be less defensive on wait time, or this place will be no longer in business.
(2)Jon L.
They are rolling now. Still working out the kinks. However I love this place. Perfect Music. Great Atmosphere Did the Red Beans and Rice with sausage at the bar with Shrimp Po Boy to go. Ikey the Bartender is new and has Flair!! Sit at the bar if you can. Great drinks. Awesome service for a new place. Red beans and rice with sausage was outstanding. I'll be back to to try everything. Appears to be the real deal to me. Losing one star as it's still taking a little long to get your meal.
(4)Pattie B.
Yesterday's visit 2/26/15 to celebrate my husband's birthday came with no preconceived opinions regarding the opening restaurant's fiasco. We were quickly seated and drink orders were taken. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Judging from the food pics I just saw b4 writing this review it seems the menu has been scaled back. We started off ordering the fried alligator app. and at almost $15.00 we received only 8 or 9 alligator nuggets at most. When it was time to order our entrees my husband was excited to order the fried chicken basket until we were informed the dish was more like fried breast chicken tenders, not an individual piece assortment. We were dissapointed and wondered why the Chef wasn't making fried chicken as one would think. My husband ended up ordering the Bayou bucket ($29.95) and if you like spicy you might enjoy this dish, however, he found most of the crawfish to be inedible because they were bad with black flesh! I ordered the catfish basket ($13.95) and received a few catfish tenders much like chicken tenders, not an actual catfish filet like at other establishments which was disappointing. The tenders were overcooked and not light and flaky. The hushpuppies that I ordered with my dish were piping hot and good if you like spicy. The end to our meal was also disappointing because the beignets we were looking forward to weren't available and were told the order hadn't come in. (So I guess they're not making them from scratch). All in all, for more bang for the buck and better value not to mention the kind of fried chicken and catfish I expect, Baby Kay's on Dobson in Mesa will be our go to when we get the hankering for some good Cajun food....
(2)Lori R.
We are from Southwest Louisiana, and would really like this place to succeed. Shrimp poboy is good and is good value. Shrimp basket is pricey for amount of food. Crawfish etouffee is too tomatoey for our liking. In general service is very slow, and seasoning off food could stand, "kicking it up a notch."
(3)Melissa S.
Unique place to eat in Arizona! Interesting menu if you're ready to try something new. Very friendly staff. My son ordered crawfish and the waiter tried to teach him how to eat it. He was still struggling so the actual chef came out and showed him some tips! Very cool! Overall nice experience. It's a bit pricey, no kids menu , no straws, slow service but very good food and nice people
(4)Taste M.
Good food served slow as hell. And if they don't lower their prices they aren't going to make it. Has potential.
(3)Leslie D.
Finally got to try them out for lunch today. Service was friendly and fast. Had our food within 5 minutes of ordering. Husband had the crawfish etoufe and it was tasty. I had the shrimp po boy, it was huge. It was also good. We also tried the fried onion strings but I didn't care for those. I think it was the batter, a little heavy for me. While the food was good we did feel the prices were a little on the high side. Was 39 for our lunch and we had water. Would be nice to see some lunch specials or lunch pricing. We will probably be back.
(3)Areia W.
I came here with my boyfriend on a saturday evening for a early dinner and we were both pleasantly surprised when we walked in to find a live jazz band playing! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great! We got the Louisiana Seafood Platter and enjoyed every bite! We also got a side of fried okra and Beignets for dessert! Yummy!! Our server, Sara, was great we'll definitely be back. We haven't had Creole food this good since we were in Louisiana! We're so glad there's somewhere to go now that is close to home! Cheers!!
(4)Tamara A.
I enjoyed the Grand Opening event! I had the best Margarita ever!!!! It's beautifully decorated with a cozy ambiance! Classy classy classy. The music was off the chain and don't even get me started on the food! The food was excellent, fresh tasting and just like homemade!!!! I plan on going again very soon!
(4)Rick S.
Had a quick lunch..food was hot, tasty and we'll worth the money..can't wait to go for dinner sometime. .only suggestion I have is to create smaller portion lunch specials..otherwise great experience. .
(4)Andrea H.
We tried this place for the first time last night and it was amazing. I've been to New Orleans a few times and the barbecue shrimp was one of the best I had. the taste is pretty close to Deanies in New Orleans. The hush puppies were perfect. I've been waiting for inauthentic Creole restaurant in my neighborhood.
(5)Vanessa S.
Everything was great! My only suggestion is to use less breading. I had the catfish Mac and cheese it was great!
(3)Joanne H.
I have to say the food was worth the wait. The staff were extremely friendly and the drinks were flowing. If they can get the food out a bit faster they will be in great shape. I am all about supporting local businesses and I really hope this one makes it as the food is delicious.
(4)Clinton P.
First time here and read lots of the reviews and wanted to give it a shot since we live right across the street. For starters it took an hour or so to get our food is there only one cook in the kitchen? We actually saw people leave due to the food not coming out as fast as it should ..I know this is still new but please work on the efficiency of the food to the tables ..willing to try one more time in a few weeks tho..
(3)Jennica S.
We had dinner here last night. Service was prompt, the crawfish étouffée was delicious. The server was happy to give us extra bread upon request. It's a little pricey, but overall a good experience.
(4)Julie M.
We were excited to check this place out because it is in our neighborhood. Unfortunately the food was not very good. When we asked about vegetarian options for my mom, the waiter went back to talk to the chef and came back with the response of mac n' cheese and hush puppies. We dine out a lot and have never come across the lack of creativity with vegetarian options. Disappointing. Will not return.
(2)Mrs O.
Surprisingly not horrible. After reading reviews here I was a little scared to give it a try. However, I am glad I did. Went on Friday at 5 and just beat the crowd. Had draft beer at Happy Hour price. Hub and I split oyster shrimp poboy. It was excellent. Pros: Food great, portions generous, wide liquor selection, staff nice enough Cons: Staff is definitlely young and could use more training. Not friendly or welcoming. One kid was in a lowcut tank top walking in and out of kitchen. Yuck. Also could use at least one non cajun item on menu. Will definitely be back, am hopeful the place will continue to get better!
(3)J L.
I am giving this place 3 stars because the food wasn't terrible. There were some items, such as the Cajun chips and fried green tomatoes that were good. However I ordered the sausage po'boy and it was really just a hamburger that didn't taste good. I took 2 bites and asked them to take it back. Instead of asking if I wanted anything else she argued with me about how I didn't like it. Needless to say I paid for a hamburger that I didn't eat. I have had better southern food that comes with the southern hospitality that the south is known for. I will not be returning.
(3)Jim D.
Owner needs to do some research before commenting on the previous business, namely "The Cove". Been to the Cove way more times than I can count. There was always , always, daily specials that were not "pre packaged bar food". Hamburgers were always cooked to order...not pre packaged bar food". All wraps & salads were made to order. They would even substitute ingredients if requested by a patron. Not something that's done with "pre packaged bar food". Based on the reviews I've read and the rude responses by management I doubt this place will be around much longer. My wife & I were their on opening day wanting to give support, hoping it would be a good experience but it was pathetic. Don't need to go into details since our experience has been pretty much outline by many other comments. I WISH THE COVE WAS STILL HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(1)Bridgette C.
It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. But maybe it's because they actually cook their food to order and it's not pre made frozen crap found at other restaurants? I overheard the waitress say they get all their seafood from Louisiana. Sounds authentic to me! Holy po boy! We ordered the shrimp and oyster po boy and it was delicious. We also ordered the file' okra gumbo. I don't know where the okra was but it was very tasty! It came out warm though, not hot, like it was sitting for a while. The hush puppies are amazing! Overall the food is very tasty, kudos to the chef. Just need to work out the kinks such as a 45 minute wait for food. I saw a family get upset and ask to pay for their drinks and leave because of the wait. But I support local family owned businesses, and will return in a few months. Also, they have alligator on their menu. Yum? Looking forward to that next time!
(4)T J.
Wonderful place to eat. Nice ambiance. Great food! The only negative was the food took a long time to be served but our waiter was attentive and once served everything was very hot, fresh, and delicious. The portions are a great for the price! Will def go back!
(5)Bob S.
Gave it another try -- worse..... Had a $60+ dinner (for 2) with $8.50 drinks (well drinks) and $15 appetizer (average price of appetizers is about $13, with no Happy Hour menu). For those prices, would like a tablecloth and real napkin. Few of the entrees featured in the Yelp pictures are on the menu. Bottomline - unique menu/food, but high prices for what's still basically a neighborhood joint. Service is very slow, as noted in other reviews. Too bad all around - the neighborhood needs some good places, but I'd be surprised if the bistro makes it unless they make some adjustments to their menu and prices. Lots of other choices with some driving in the Chandler/Gilbert area at those price points. Won't likely be back.......
(1)Mike Y.
NO NO NO!!! small portions, forgot our appetizer. My grandsons were crying because of the hour wait for their food. I realize you have only been open to 13 days, but NO EXCUSE for not getting their chicken fingers out in over an hour wait. I will never go back!!!
(1)Logan I.
After reading the reviews we still wanted to give this place a try as it is in our neighborhood and we love to support local businesses. We went in and around 6:00 and there were a good amount of patrons (not too busy). Our waitress seemed a bit stressed and we could definitely tell that she was new but they all are, they just opened so nothing too alarming. We ordered our drinks and took a look at the menu. We were a little surprised at the prices for a bistro (high) but that's okay as long as he good is good. We asked about the red beans and rice and there is confusion on the menu as the bowl price does not reflect that there is no sausage included. You have to order the larger portion in order to get the sausage... Huh? We ordered the larger portion so we could have the full experience. Then we decided to get a shrimp po-boy which was very good (large portion), we ordered a cat-fish basket but the waitress didn't put that order in.. She said we didn't order that... Okay? My son ordered the Mac & cheese which was good but small for the price and no garnish.. Nothing for $7... We were thinking for a brand new restaurant especially with a shaky start that the owner would be there to ensure things were running smoothly... We didn't see anyone which was surprising. The staff is very under-trained and you can tell it's mainly due to lack of management. For he prices, this place is not worth the experience. Hope it lasts but sadly, it probably won't.
(2)Jaye R.
Allergy friendly! We really enjoyed the food here. My husband is gluten free and was able to eat the rice and red beans with andouille sausage (delicious), collard greens (great), shrimp and grits (good, but not our favorite and overpriced) and the cajun fries (which were delicious and not spicy). We were also told that the fried foods could be prepared with corn meal instead of flour. My son is allergic to tree nuts and since we couldn't determine if the chicken nuggets were prepared in a facility with nuts, the chef prepared chicken strips from scratch for him! He loved them. The cocktails were also great and $2 off during happy hour. We will definitely be going back
(5)John S.
I went to Creole Cajun Bistro based upon Yelp review. Even though it is quite out of our way , we were rewarded with excellent Cajun food. I am from South Louisiana and grew up with the crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice (my personnel downfall in eating too much of a great thing), an oyster poboy and okra file gumbo as served in this bistro. I highly recommend it. One should keep in mind that cajun spices often have heat and salt. I am unfortunately now allergic to shrimp ,craba and Crawfish; so make sure if you are also to ask that it not be placed from scratch into the mixture for your choice of cajun delights. A+ for taste.
(5)Laurie P.
This place was ok. My husband & I went with 4 other friends because of the review in Phoenix Mag. The appetizers were good. The alligator was surprisingly good despite its $16 price tag for 6 sml pcs. The main meals were average. The only dessert worth having was the bread pudding. I realize some of the items on the menu are not typical to this area but I thought their prices were still quite high for shrimp, sausage & chicken that I CAN find locally. This was my 1st Cajun experience and I was not blow away. The wait staff was friendly & pleasant. The food was timed well. I was disappointed that the dish I went there for was not available due to seasonality of its ingredients. The Etouffee I had was good but nothing to write home about. The Mac & Cheese was oddly incredible of all things! CCB has been open only a few months & I think as they can start financing their growth with other menu options they will do just fine. Can't say I loved it or hated it. If someone invited me to go, I would go again but would not make a trip there myself. $82/ couple seems a little steep for a small dive-ish location.... you decide.
(3)Troy V.
I have to say that despite all the negative comments that have been wrongfully imposed on this lonely location, I've experienced an amazing, zestfully vibrant, breath of fresh air. As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by the bartender and as I took a place to seat at the bar, low and behold, little did I know, the owner of the place also welcomed me into his establishment. Ordering as a demanding ex-bartender would, service was on point left and right. I ordered the catfish po boy along with a bowl of okra and some fries. Waited maybe 15 min or so for the food to come out and wow, the okra absolutely blew me out of the water. The Po Boy Catfish sandwich was huge and had the most catfish that I have ever seen on the sandwich, ever. I would have to say from an ex-bartender stand point that this place has the making of a great location with phenomenal food and I would call anyone an idiot for not at least trying the location for themselves to experience this diamond in the rough.
(5)Ken W.
What a pleasant surprise! Our first trip to the CCB a few weeks ago was well worth it. I think we've found our nearby creole/cajun joint! I had the Andouille Sausage Étouffée over catfish (and rice). M-m-m-m! Smack, smack! Just spicy enough without making me break out into a mean sweat. My Lady had the Crawfish Mac & Cheese. Wow! Great flavor with plenty of crawfish. The Whiskey Bread Pudding was the highlight of the meal. Incredible. Haven't had bread pudding quite like that since The French Quarter. The service was reasonably responsive and friendly. I'm looking forward to a second visit soon to see if the greatness is constant enough to bless it as a frequent hangout spot.
(4)Deena V.
When we were in New Orleans by husband loved the food, me,, not so much. But last week my co-workers were talking about this place so I thought it would be nice to take him there, must be something on the menu I would like We walked to the door and the first thing you see is a health department A rating, that is a good start. The place is small and nice. At the start the service was quick but at the end, we waited quite awhile for her to return with boxes. My husband ordered the jambalaya and the special of the day was pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top. The sandwich was very good, fresh bun and very large. I could only eat half of it. My husband loved his food. I tasted it, lots of flavor, defiantly not bland, lots of flavor and then about 2 minutes later the back of my throat started to burn. Not my style. But he loved it. He wants to go back
(4)Marquita a.
I went here for lunch and it was good, not great. I called my order in as a pick up and I was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. A little disappointed in the wait time, but I gave it a try anyway. I had the shrimp po'boy. The portion was big enough for two people to share which was great, but nothing about the sandwich screamed wow! Maybe my expectations were too high. I wouldn't be opposed to going back and trying something else.
(3)Jackie M.
Portions were huge! Had frickels for an app. Beefy pickle were great. Red beans and rice had excellent flavor (smokey sausage and bountiful beans). Had fried catfish PP boy. Should have shared sandwich
(4)Bill K.
The AZCentral article got us all excited and we couldn't wait to try real Cajun again. What a huge disappointing let down. I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews here as they pretty much sum up our experience. Arrived right at 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered three dishes to try and only one was fit to eat. The $6.00 cup of red beans, Andouille sausage and rice (could have had more rice) was good. We wanted to try a cup of Jambalaya, but couldn't. Why in the world wouldn't they have a cup of Jambalaya on the menu? The $10.00 cup Gumbo must have been cooking all week. It was so spicy and over cooked neither of us could handle it. The $30.00 Bayou Bucket (most expensive item on the menu) was the biggest disappointment. This is their signature item and we should have sent it back immediately. The crayfish had been cooked so long, they had turned black, shrunk and it was almost impossible to shell them. The shrimp had not been deveined and had turned into mush. The corn was a cob of watery corn paste. We had to ask for a crab cracker and went we asked how to crack it, the waiter said "Well just crack it down the middle". Following her advice we were treated to a gooey green glob of gills and broken shell. For a $30 item and their signature dish we were shocked that they would serve this to anyone. I can only assume that must have scrapped the bottom of the steam pot for our serving. The owner and staff came out and sat watching TV as we picked through the pile of black , fossilized crayfish, mushy shrimp, corn paste on a cob and two huge potatoes (makes it look like you have a mound of crayfish) looking for something we could eat. No we wouldn't go back and if you haven't been and do go, I hope you aren't treated the way or served the horrible dishes we were.
(1)Becky K.
Holy cow am I full!!! Just finished eating and everything was so delicious I could not stop eating. The gumbo is fresh and fantastic. I tried a bit of everyone at the table's food as well, and you can sure tell each dish is made fresh and with a lot of love. Even my daughter's Mac and cheese was great. Try the fried green tomatoes and you won't regret it. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. The food is reasonably priced considering the portions and the taste that its obviously made to order. Truly a culinary gem.
(5)Kathy G.
Before my rant begins I want to make it clear that I love keeping local businesses open and the 4 star should really be maybe a 3.5 solely on food.. It was our anniversary Friday, so the bf decided that we should try somewhere new, his co-worker had told him about this Cajun place that was delicious and asked how I felt about Cajun for dinner. .. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the place since it is tucked away and if you just look at the map it almost looks as if it's in the same shopping center as Basha's, but it's behind CVS. We walked in and get seated right away with menu's, we decided on appetizers and our main course 5 to 10 minutes later... but we haven't been greeted yet. Finally our server comes by and drops off some waters and asked if we wanted anything else to drink.. we let her know we were ready to put in appetizers, hush puppies jalapeño style and cajun onion strings please... 15 minutes has gone by and the bf's sprite was gone and water was half emptied and left on the side of the table... where's our server.. there's only 4 tables of couples and 1 larger party who were finished.. Our server finally comes by tells us our apps should be out shortly and asks if we were ready to order our meal.. Gumbo and the Jambalaya please! Our appetizers finally come out 20 minutes later.. bf absolutely loved the hush puppies! But the onion strings on the other hand were shaved wayyyy too thin.. it was all batter, like the onion disintegrated while it was fried.. 10 minutes later our server checked on us, we asked for a box for the remaining hush puppies but not the onions strings, she asked if there was something wrong, we told her, she agreed and that was that.. then I had to ask her to refill our cups since they've been sitting there empty for quite some time now. Patiently waiting for our meal, I watched as another table after us get their food first, hmm they must have not gotten appetizers as I thought to myself.. then our server walks up and shows us a blank check book and tells us our order got lost... and asked for us to repeat it.. umm funny thing is I don't believe it got lost, because I don't recall her ever writing it down and what the heck took her so long to realize our order was missing?! As irritated as I was I politely answered her... Our food finally came out 15 to 20 minutes later.. Bf's Gumbo was excellent! Tasty! DELICIOUS! NOW onto my Jambalaya! Yummy as well but a tad spicy for my wimpy butt.. but the chicken chunks in it were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender, definitely fresh and not over cooked at all! I asked for a box so I could save room for beignets, waited a good 10 to 15 minutes before I finally got up and asked for the check and our dessert to be to go... we really didn't want to wait any longer but I also really wanted these beignets... never got the check til I asked a second time.. no bag for our left overs were given either until I asked.. looked at the check and the onion strings were still on which was fine, whatever.. but I had to ask if their onion strings were always that thin she said no and remembered how we disliked it and offered to see if it could be taken off.. Finally 10 minutes later our dessert was brought out, and I guess the owner decided to give us a few extra for me and the little one in my tummy.. thanks that was a nice gesture... ate my beignets on the way home while listening to my bf tell me how that was the worst service compared to all the other crappy servers we get.. but yet the beignets were so amazingly delicious I couldn't stay mad.. So over all our server was super nice and friendly, but just not server material at all, sorry, not sorry.. we were so irritated with the little things that it ruined our dinner and made us just want to get the hell out of there, but then the food was so delicious that it was like a rollercoaster of emotions.. If we decide to eat there again I think we would just do a to go order.. so then we don't have to deal with bad service along with an almost 2 hour dinner time and still tip 20%... Oh PS their Sausage is amazingly delicious! ;]
(4)Carlie R.
Wow, what an experience. The service was absolutely up and above. Our waitress made us feel welcomed. She made sure we had any and all that we needed. Very impressed. The food and the presentation was very good. We ordered, fried green tomatoes, gator for appetizers. Our entrees and to go order, (2) seafood platers, oyster basket, crawfish étouffée, (2) shrimp poor boys, and a slice of cheesecake, one beer. Everything morsel was good. I really hope more people will try this hidden diamond in S. E. Chandler. My only issue, is the establishment was not busy, and the Chef was present. I wished he would've come by our table for a intro, and asked how we enjoyed or not the service & food. That's my only negative comment. Which really isn't a negative. It's a suggestion. Can't wait to return, my Mom Loved the fried catfish.
(4)Pick C.
I didn't even know this leave existed until i came out of the parking lot on a side I don't usually use.... And thank goodness I did. Hubby and I went about 3 pm for a late lunch, ordered four dishes to try and were pleased with most of the food we ate. The red beans and rice were fantastic, the grits too, the fried green tomatoes were good, not a fan of the batter they use, but it was ok as was the catfish. The etoufee was great as well as the andouille sausage. What made our visit even better was the service staff and the live music.
(4)Mac Daddy B.
Horrible experience. We were told that since we had no reservations we wouldn't be served. However, if we wanted to sit at the bar and order drinks, that would be fine. We asked if we could order food and sit at the bar, and we're told NO. There was another couple eating at the bar at that time, but again we were told that would not be an option. We asked if we could order something to go, and the hostess again told us NO. So we leave and decide to go to Baby Kay ' s Creole Kitchen. AWESOME! We arrived and were warmly greeted, and asked if preferred bar or table? Sat down and we're treated to a little live music (old dude on a guitar...88 years old! And still getting it done!), and the absolute best seafood gumbo ever! Complete cajun and creole menu!
(1)Brendan S.
We got there around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and was told we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. Not sure why people are complaining about waiting. They let us sit and order drinks during the wait. Pro tip: while you wait, strike up a conversation with your date instead of complaining. The food was a bit spicy which we like and the portions were very large.
(5)Steve V.
Another excellent meal. Tonight's choices included fried green tomatoes, Cajun wings, crawfish Mac n cheese & hurricanes. The favors were authentic & exquisitely flavorful. You don't find food like this often, especially in a location like this. It is worth. As usual, it takes a while to get the food to the table, but if that's what it takes to experience this kind of food fare then it's worth it. I will be back.
(5)Bob O.
Very busy on opening day is not an excuse for our server to take our order and not get it to the kitchen. After waiting an hour I had to flag down another server, because ours had not come back to the table since taking our order. The service needs to be trained better in even the basics of taking care of the customer. 90 minutes after ordering, our meal was served. The onion strings are crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of greasy. The jambalaya was nicely spicy, with good portions of andouille sausage, crayfish, and chicken in a rich, thick sauce. My wife said the grilled chicken po' boy was a bit spicy, too. Bring a healthy appetite when ordering the po' boy. It is really big. I will probably come back to try the other items on the menu, once the opening bugs are worked out. Three stars for now... good food, service problems.
(3)Robert W.
For me this was the worst place ever. I showed the server what was wrong. Didn't say a thing to the cook just went back to talking at the bar. The food is low grade at best. Even the French Fries were sloppily cooked. I think their next move is to hire a chef who knows how to use a deep fryer. What a concept. On my DO NOT RETURN list for sure!
(1)Joel L.
I'd been seeing the flags for weeks and decided to drop by. at our table was the chicken breast étouffée, red beans and rice with andouille sausage and a roast beef po boy. BEYOND EXPECTATIONs! so delightfully Cajun. I'm an avid New Orleans fan and this rocked my taste buds. of course we had to finish with a basket of beignets!
(5)Vany W.
Enjoyed a nice evening dinner at neighborhood Cajun restaurant. Service was on point and the owners were touching tables checking on the other guests. Husband and I will be back for sure. Time to add a new place to the rotation
(5)Bryan D.
Great place if you want to immediately be told to wait. Without out a hello or a cordial greeting at all our party of 4 was told to wait 45 minutes. The ironic part is there were plenty of tables open inside and outside. I politely asked for my name to be removed from the waiting list and was told "Okay fine" without any eye contact. Hard to pay the electric bill on that kinda of business model. It's a shame...we really wanted a good Cajun place to eat at.
(1)Rich F.
First time.visit for party of 8. Service was great from Mindy taking my res, a big hug on arrival as well as serving and doing bartender work. Small, quaint, friendly and we were very satisfied. Creole shrimp app a bit messy but good. Servings are more than adequate. Beignets hot and tasty. Their bill is very explicit concerning tip - well done. We will be back to enjoy this excellent food.
(4)H L.
Sunday at 11:45 we are the only people in the place. Very friendly service. Ordered fried pickles...huge portion pretty good. Also ordered fried alligator, not a fan however kids liked. French bread good. Red beans and rice fantastic as well as the jambalaya!
(4)Black Dog Bail Bonds B.
After reading all the reviews, I took my Cajun mother here for her birthday. We had a great experience. No fights, no drunks, our orders came out in a timely fashion and perfect. Everything that we tried was excellent. The place was clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. Ginger beer cocktails too! We routinely track down the new Cajun restaurants in town and we are impressed. I'll be back and will be bringing friends and family. Place is hidden so you do have to hunt for it. If i can get them to add Bayou brand rum to the bar I would be happier than a crawfish in a rice field.
(5)Mike And Lorena Y.
After a few months this place is on track and dishing out great classic creole and Cajun dishes from frog legs to gumbo to red beans and rice and etufee. I stop in at least once a week and I haven't had a bad meal or bad service. When it's busy things slow down a bit but the food always comes out freshly prepared. Oh and the collared greens are my favorite side.
(5)Jill B.
My husband and I took our three kids here last weekend. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Others on the wait staff even checked on us. The food was very good. We ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer and loved them. My son got a catfish po boy and it was amazing! My only complaint was our waitress (who was super nice) however, I ordered a cup of red beans and rice for dinner and received the bowl. No big deal! I'll pay the extra $5-6 and let it slide. My nine year old ordered herself a catfish and fries off the kids menu. It was huge and we commented on it and our waitress laughed. When the bill came we were charged for the dinner catfish vs kids. We asked our waitress and she said our nine year old daughter didn't specify kids. I feel like it's obvious that my child would order off the kids menu since she was sitting their coloring on their kids menu that the server brought. We will definitely give it another try but be more specific apparently.
(4)Gail L.
This is the first time these people opened their restaurant and it was absolutely packed we really enjoyed the food it was absolutely delicious. We did have a wait time but their POS systems crashed they weren't getting orders and its really not their fault. people give these new owners chance they have very good food. the shrimp and oyster poor boys absolutely delicious.
(5)Dr D.
I read about the opening day fiasco. Stopped by last week and the restaurant was closed. Talked to owner and he explained the situation. Today the bistro re-opened. I had the shrimp po-boy and my fiancé had the red beans and rice with andouille sausage. The shrimp was seasoned well. A extra healthy serving. The beans and rice could have used more sauce, or less rice. However, the dish was delicious. I will definitely return.
(4)Abraham D.
Real variety of food. Fresh ingredients. Authentic, creative recipes by a fabulous Master Chef. I've tried fried okra, hot wings, sauteed collard greens, red rice with beans and andouille sausage and seen and salivate for the gumbo. Very tasty. Explodes in your mouth. Food is hot. Cajun, New Orleans, jazz and blues atmosphere. Constant consideration of what next meal will be. Cozy, friendly environment. Friendly, laid back staff. Friendly inviting management. Worth a trip to South Chandler. One will return a second time. Live music regularly. Check schedule.
(5)Jay S.
Food is amazing, atmosphere is great, Ikey the bartender was very good - looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu. We had the andouille sausage , chicken and shrimp étouffée and the red beans and rice with andouille sausage great choice and all the items coming from the kitchen looked amazing Only call out is the food came out of the kitchen slow, hopefully this improves as they are open longer. Food deserves 4 stars - service deserves 4 stars but the wait for food killed it
(3)Steven S.
How do I rate this place with half a star? There were literally 9 people in this place including my family of four and it took almost 10 minutes to get our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for our food I noticed one couple and another small group of people came in and received their food before us. Ridiculous! I paid for our drinks and we left. I will never return to this place!
(1)Michael K.
There's a few times in life when you get to taste food that actually tastes exactly what it's supposed to taste like and the Creole jambalaya is one of those....
(5)Dr Scotty R.
The food is OK but it is extremely overpriced!!!!! The portions are also small for the price..
(1)Anne K.
We stumbled upon this place and to our surprise they had fresh crawfish. We ordered fried okra, frog legs, fried green tomatoes (the best!) bistro burger, bayou bucket (1 pound of crawfish, potato, corn, crab and shrimp) it was very good. The portions were generous, music was nice. The only disappointment was the owner. She was there and talked to us because we stopped her to ask a few menu questions and when she came back around she didn't ask us how anything was. For being a new place and in a horrible hidden location I would think she would at least smile and ask if we liked the gobs of food we ordered. A little attention to customers goes a long way!!
(3)Irma M.
Had a great time food was wonderful compliments to the chef. Great place for live music.
(5)Mike D.
The one positive thing that provides one star is Gabe the server. Friendly and knowledgeable. Now for the reasons you should never go here: 1. It literally took over 2 hours to receive ANY food. Appetizer included. This was not a fluke incident. Our neighboring 3 tables all received the same treatment. I suppose it's a good way to fill up on beer (if I actually drank). 2. You may get in a fist fight. One of those 3 neighboring tables had a gentleman that finally asked for a manager after 90 minutes of trying to hush his hungry grand-kids. He was tactful but direct in how he spoke with the owners wife. She kept cutting him off and repeating "We're doing the best we can. If you don't like it then you can leave." When she finally left to go to the kitchen her husband (owner) rushed out and the first thing he said to the grandfather was "You have a problem with my wife?" The customer never stood up, but the owner had every intention of defending his wife's honor. 3. 5 minutes after this fiasco the food came. The hush puppies were cold. The crawfish was mushy and black. The shrimp was never properly prepared. The crab was compete mush. My daughter had hot wings and didn't even care for those. 4. No apologies were ever given except by Gabe, which was never his fault to begin with. I asked to speak to the manager and had to be tactful or risk of having the owner run out at me as well. The most I was comped was a 15% discount. Whole thing cost me $53 for food that was inedible. My wife went home and ate a bowl of cereal. I tipped Gabe $20 and told him "Good luck". Maybe it's a sister company of Amy's Baking Company? ***Regarding Owners comment*** I arrived at 5:50pm. I made an order at 6:00pm. Whether you misplaced my order until 6:55 or simply didn't care is on you. We did NOT receive food within 35 minutes. The server apologized to me several times for how long it was taking. Your wife finally came to me after 90 minutes asking if there was anything she could do. I asked her if we could at least get the sides. Her response: "I'll see what I can do." 20 minutes later the grandfather (yes, grandfather) had spoke to your wife about the wait. That same person who you quote "had too much to drink" had a very coherent conversation with my family outside after that garbage experience. He NEVER yelled or pointed a finger "in her face". How could he even get that close when he was sitting down on the other side of the table when your wife was standing while talking to him. I find it interesting how you say we finished our meal. The only misconception I can assume you may have about this was how the plate looked after we tried to find a DECENT piece of meat anywhere on the plate. I showed your server. I showed your wife. We finished the fries, okra, and hush puppies because after 2 hours we were extremely hungry. Kudos to you for pointing out a positive in the whole experience when your wife completed a special request and brought out ranch for my daughters fries. If you can't handle criticism, you'll fail. If you can't handle your temper because you have a dramatic wife, you will be sued and fail. I rarely post yelps unless I am very satisfied or EXTREMELY dissatisfied. Your comment with all the fabricated lies encouraged me to post yet again. Step it up or get out of Chandler. "And as far as any man raising he voice to my wife we will have a problem, period." -A response from Eric R. (restaurant owner) concerning this incident.
(1)Jessica G.
Please do NOT get the étouffée- in no way does tomato sauce resemble what I was expecting. The beans and rice had to be split between 4 people because that was the only item we all agreed on was a good selection. The service was sub-par and I will not be going back. Nothing like New Orleans
(1)JR V.
Friendly but misses the mark badly. In the restaurant business you can tell a lot about the big things by how they do the little things. For me the little thing was a bowl of collards. Pretty standard fare in a southern inspired restaurant. Collards should be tasty, smoky, maybe a bit of meat in them, but most of all they should have some sort of flavor. Portion size was nice, but the dish was mainly pot liquor and the greens were an afterthought. Neither vinegar nor hot sauce could save these. I had with my greens, crawfish étouffée. Their étouffée is tomato based which makes it more creole as opposed to cream based which makes it Cajun. It's sweet when I hoped for savory. No side dish was offered. Succinctly put it tasted like jarred spaghetti sauce with cayenne. Do not just make it hot, give it some depth. Add some cream and butter. To be fair the sign says Creole/Cajun. But I find it lacking on the Cajun side. Blacken something. Service was nice but sporadic. I dined alone. Five minutes for a drink when only 12 are in the place is slow. Single diners are easy to turn faster. My food came out in about 20 minutes. A bit slow but ok. I watched a table of six get their meals individually and spread out over time. One would be finishing and then someone else's dinner would show up. Strange. I think maybe the chef could take a trip to Baby Kay's in Mesa or Lolo's in Gilbert and learn a couple of tricks. I would like very much for this place to make it. Frankly I just don't see it happening.
(2)Lela H.
Our group went to Creole Cajun Bistro for lunch after a round of golf. We did not have a reservation, but the owner, Eric was very gracious about accommodating a group of eight. Our server, Anthony was polite and patient and knowledgeable when answering our questions . We all agreed that the food was outstanding! No one had a complaint (unusual in our group!) The servings were very generous and had eye appeal. I had shrimp étouffée and a side of collard greens. The étouffée was nicely seasoned and not overly spicy. The greens tasted like Grandma used to make (high praise!), tender, well seasoned with a little "crunch" left in them. We also sampled the fried green tomatoes and BBQ shrimp both were excellent. I will certainly return!
(4)Michelle V.
Delicious food and great place for Cajun food. I Love Cajun food. Nice people there. My first time going yesterday night with family I enjoyed it
(4)Kristina S.
The only reason I am giving this 2 stars and not 1 is because the food was good. However, it is highly overpriced for what it is and the service is horrible. I did not care for the atmosphere of the place, considering the prices they charge, it is more of an eatery than a nice restaurant. I went there with a family for a private event for which they had a limited menu. We got there early before it was filled and asked if it would be possible to order from the regular menu since my husband was on a strict diet and my kids did not want the poboy sandwiches. The first person said it would not be a problem and that they could grill either fish or chicken for him instead of deep-frying it. When our actual waitress came, she said that that was not possible, although she did order chicken tenders for kids. My husband ordered carbonated water to drink and then asked for a refill. After we got the bill, he was charged for the water $2.20 each time (even the refill)! This was truly an insult--charging for water and then charging to refill it on top! Needless to say, we are not stepping foot in that place ever again.
(2)Peyton K.
Went here a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic diner! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the jambalaya and the fried catfish basket. Can't wait to go back!!! The only thing that this place needs is a little better signs, but now that I know where it is I will be a regular customer!
(4)Mark F.
My wife and I have eaten there several times and the food and drink selection is great. Good quality, nice portions, good value and a clean little place. My only minor ding would be that the wait staff is either great or not so much based on who you get. I think for a new family owned restaurant they could all be a bit more friendly.
(4)Byron S.
All I know is if you're not eating here you don't know good food, good times, good people, good drinks. Chef Eric and Jody do everything to make what you spend worth it. Boudin balls and okra gumbo delish.
(5)Debra A.
Great food! Happy fun loving atmosphere! Love a couple of the regulars feels like family. Shrimp and grits great, boodain balls (can't spell it) delicious! Étouffée delicious this week I had the chicken wings delicious, gumbo great I guess I'm just saying stop by meet chef Eric and Jodie wonderful givers. This is a wonderful place for date night. Beside that the cocktails are wonderful.
(5)Kally N.
I saw this place on azcentral and was excited to try it out. What a let down. The negative reviews pretty much sum up our experience. The owners were so unprofessional that it made the environment uncomfortable. Our food took way longer than it should have and our crawfish was inedible. We attempted to talking with management about it but she was confrontational and tried to start an argument with us. We were patient with them since they are a new business; however, the way they behaved is unacceptable. We will definitely not be back.
(1)Bruce W.
A new Cajun Bistro; tucked away in the SW corner of Gilbert & Chandler Heights. Wife had shrimp po boy and I had red bean and rice. Red beans & rice were very good; po boy lacked favoring; too much bread sauce was not very cajun. Will likely go back; it did take a bit of time for the food to be served.
(3)Amy M.
It's been almost a month since they opened. We went there during the week last week, it really took too long, but we were understanding it was new. Went tonight, and it was unbearable. We arrived at 6:30 and ordered at 650. Drinks were quick, but we had 2 kiddos with us that ordered chicken strips and fries. After begging for them to bring the kids food out first, an hour later the kids food arrived. We then said how it was unacceptable to wait this long, the owner then was telling us how new there were and asked us to leave if not happy. Oh yeah, they forgot the alligator appetizer which they never realized. It really wasn't that busy if you had been to the Cove grill during dinner time. The management will either need to prepare for dinner time rush and be less defensive on wait time, or this place will be no longer in business.
(2)Jon L.
They are rolling now. Still working out the kinks. However I love this place. Perfect Music. Great Atmosphere Did the Red Beans and Rice with sausage at the bar with Shrimp Po Boy to go. Ikey the Bartender is new and has Flair!! Sit at the bar if you can. Great drinks. Awesome service for a new place. Red beans and rice with sausage was outstanding. I'll be back to to try everything. Appears to be the real deal to me. Losing one star as it's still taking a little long to get your meal.
(4)Pattie B.
Yesterday's visit 2/26/15 to celebrate my husband's birthday came with no preconceived opinions regarding the opening restaurant's fiasco. We were quickly seated and drink orders were taken. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Judging from the food pics I just saw b4 writing this review it seems the menu has been scaled back. We started off ordering the fried alligator app. and at almost $15.00 we received only 8 or 9 alligator nuggets at most. When it was time to order our entrees my husband was excited to order the fried chicken basket until we were informed the dish was more like fried breast chicken tenders, not an individual piece assortment. We were dissapointed and wondered why the Chef wasn't making fried chicken as one would think. My husband ended up ordering the Bayou bucket ($29.95) and if you like spicy you might enjoy this dish, however, he found most of the crawfish to be inedible because they were bad with black flesh! I ordered the catfish basket ($13.95) and received a few catfish tenders much like chicken tenders, not an actual catfish filet like at other establishments which was disappointing. The tenders were overcooked and not light and flaky. The hushpuppies that I ordered with my dish were piping hot and good if you like spicy. The end to our meal was also disappointing because the beignets we were looking forward to weren't available and were told the order hadn't come in. (So I guess they're not making them from scratch). All in all, for more bang for the buck and better value not to mention the kind of fried chicken and catfish I expect, Baby Kay's on Dobson in Mesa will be our go to when we get the hankering for some good Cajun food....
(2)Lori R.
We are from Southwest Louisiana, and would really like this place to succeed. Shrimp poboy is good and is good value. Shrimp basket is pricey for amount of food. Crawfish etouffee is too tomatoey for our liking. In general service is very slow, and seasoning off food could stand, "kicking it up a notch."
(3)Jeff M.
Authentic Cajun cooking nothing pre made. Food was great and that's where it stops service was soooooo slow we were completely uninterested in eating after waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes not happy at all.
(3)Tamara A.
I enjoyed the Grand Opening event! I had the best Margarita ever!!!! It's beautifully decorated with a cozy ambiance! Classy classy classy. The music was off the chain and don't even get me started on the food! The food was excellent, fresh tasting and just like homemade!!!! I plan on going again very soon!
(4)Rick S.
Had a quick lunch..food was hot, tasty and we'll worth the money..can't wait to go for dinner sometime. .only suggestion I have is to create smaller portion lunch specials..otherwise great experience. .
(4)Dave J.
In summary 3 stars for now with the potential to get to 4 if they can get their wait staff properly trained. Went there for dinner. First and foremost, their service is lacking. We got there around 730ish. There were about 2 patrons in the restaurant, pretty empty. It took a long time after we were seated before a waitress showed up. And then it took equally long time for water to show up after the waitress took the drink orders. We ordered crawfish etouffee and fried catfish with hush puppies on the side. First the etouffee. It's ok.... I feel Baby's Kay's etouffee is WAY better. The rice could've used some more cooking as it was chewy and on the hard side. The catfish had a tasty breading and overall was good. The hush puppies are the bomb though. Very tasty and combined with the bacon aioli was pretty awesome. I'll have to go back and try some other stuff, but probably try to hit them on off nights. I just don't see how they can handle a crowd when the waitress couldn't even handle 3 tables in a timely manner. I also want to say the food took a bit of time to come out given the number of customers. It seems the waitress has not had the food as she said she's heard this or that dish is good. Maybe this is common but to me you want your wait staff to have tasted all menu items so they know what they are talking about and can sell with confidence. This place can be pretty good if they can improve on the service side.
(3)Melissa S.
Unique place to eat in Arizona! Interesting menu if you're ready to try something new. Very friendly staff. My son ordered crawfish and the waiter tried to teach him how to eat it. He was still struggling so the actual chef came out and showed him some tips! Very cool! Overall nice experience. It's a bit pricey, no kids menu , no straws, slow service but very good food and nice people
(4)Taste M.
Good food served slow as hell. And if they don't lower their prices they aren't going to make it. Has potential.
(3)Leslie D.
Finally got to try them out for lunch today. Service was friendly and fast. Had our food within 5 minutes of ordering. Husband had the crawfish etoufe and it was tasty. I had the shrimp po boy, it was huge. It was also good. We also tried the fried onion strings but I didn't care for those. I think it was the batter, a little heavy for me. While the food was good we did feel the prices were a little on the high side. Was 39 for our lunch and we had water. Would be nice to see some lunch specials or lunch pricing. We will probably be back.
(3)Areia W.
I came here with my boyfriend on a saturday evening for a early dinner and we were both pleasantly surprised when we walked in to find a live jazz band playing! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great! We got the Louisiana Seafood Platter and enjoyed every bite! We also got a side of fried okra and Beignets for dessert! Yummy!! Our server, Sara, was great we'll definitely be back. We haven't had Creole food this good since we were in Louisiana! We're so glad there's somewhere to go now that is close to home! Cheers!!
(4)Andrea H.
We tried this place for the first time last night and it was amazing. I've been to New Orleans a few times and the barbecue shrimp was one of the best I had. the taste is pretty close to Deanies in New Orleans. The hush puppies were perfect. I've been waiting for inauthentic Creole restaurant in my neighborhood.
(5)Vanessa S.
Everything was great! My only suggestion is to use less breading. I had the catfish Mac and cheese it was great!
(3)Joanne H.
I have to say the food was worth the wait. The staff were extremely friendly and the drinks were flowing. If they can get the food out a bit faster they will be in great shape. I am all about supporting local businesses and I really hope this one makes it as the food is delicious.
(4)Clinton P.
First time here and read lots of the reviews and wanted to give it a shot since we live right across the street. For starters it took an hour or so to get our food is there only one cook in the kitchen? We actually saw people leave due to the food not coming out as fast as it should ..I know this is still new but please work on the efficiency of the food to the tables ..willing to try one more time in a few weeks tho..
(3)Jennica S.
We had dinner here last night. Service was prompt, the crawfish étouffée was delicious. The server was happy to give us extra bread upon request. It's a little pricey, but overall a good experience.
(4)Julie M.
We were excited to check this place out because it is in our neighborhood. Unfortunately the food was not very good. When we asked about vegetarian options for my mom, the waiter went back to talk to the chef and came back with the response of mac n' cheese and hush puppies. We dine out a lot and have never come across the lack of creativity with vegetarian options. Disappointing. Will not return.
(2)Mrs O.
Surprisingly not horrible. After reading reviews here I was a little scared to give it a try. However, I am glad I did. Went on Friday at 5 and just beat the crowd. Had draft beer at Happy Hour price. Hub and I split oyster shrimp poboy. It was excellent. Pros: Food great, portions generous, wide liquor selection, staff nice enough Cons: Staff is definitlely young and could use more training. Not friendly or welcoming. One kid was in a lowcut tank top walking in and out of kitchen. Yuck. Also could use at least one non cajun item on menu. Will definitely be back, am hopeful the place will continue to get better!
(3)J L.
I am giving this place 3 stars because the food wasn't terrible. There were some items, such as the Cajun chips and fried green tomatoes that were good. However I ordered the sausage po'boy and it was really just a hamburger that didn't taste good. I took 2 bites and asked them to take it back. Instead of asking if I wanted anything else she argued with me about how I didn't like it. Needless to say I paid for a hamburger that I didn't eat. I have had better southern food that comes with the southern hospitality that the south is known for. I will not be returning.
(3)Jim D.
Owner needs to do some research before commenting on the previous business, namely "The Cove". Been to the Cove way more times than I can count. There was always , always, daily specials that were not "pre packaged bar food". Hamburgers were always cooked to order...not pre packaged bar food". All wraps & salads were made to order. They would even substitute ingredients if requested by a patron. Not something that's done with "pre packaged bar food". Based on the reviews I've read and the rude responses by management I doubt this place will be around much longer. My wife & I were their on opening day wanting to give support, hoping it would be a good experience but it was pathetic. Don't need to go into details since our experience has been pretty much outline by many other comments. I WISH THE COVE WAS STILL HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(1)Bridgette C.
It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. But maybe it's because they actually cook their food to order and it's not pre made frozen crap found at other restaurants? I overheard the waitress say they get all their seafood from Louisiana. Sounds authentic to me! Holy po boy! We ordered the shrimp and oyster po boy and it was delicious. We also ordered the file' okra gumbo. I don't know where the okra was but it was very tasty! It came out warm though, not hot, like it was sitting for a while. The hush puppies are amazing! Overall the food is very tasty, kudos to the chef. Just need to work out the kinks such as a 45 minute wait for food. I saw a family get upset and ask to pay for their drinks and leave because of the wait. But I support local family owned businesses, and will return in a few months. Also, they have alligator on their menu. Yum? Looking forward to that next time!
(4)T J.
Wonderful place to eat. Nice ambiance. Great food! The only negative was the food took a long time to be served but our waiter was attentive and once served everything was very hot, fresh, and delicious. The portions are a great for the price! Will def go back!
(5)Bob S.
Gave it another try -- worse..... Had a $60+ dinner (for 2) with $8.50 drinks (well drinks) and $15 appetizer (average price of appetizers is about $13, with no Happy Hour menu). For those prices, would like a tablecloth and real napkin. Few of the entrees featured in the Yelp pictures are on the menu. Bottomline - unique menu/food, but high prices for what's still basically a neighborhood joint. Service is very slow, as noted in other reviews. Too bad all around - the neighborhood needs some good places, but I'd be surprised if the bistro makes it unless they make some adjustments to their menu and prices. Lots of other choices with some driving in the Chandler/Gilbert area at those price points. Won't likely be back.......
(1)Mike Y.
NO NO NO!!! small portions, forgot our appetizer. My grandsons were crying because of the hour wait for their food. I realize you have only been open to 13 days, but NO EXCUSE for not getting their chicken fingers out in over an hour wait. I will never go back!!!
(1)Logan I.
After reading the reviews we still wanted to give this place a try as it is in our neighborhood and we love to support local businesses. We went in and around 6:00 and there were a good amount of patrons (not too busy). Our waitress seemed a bit stressed and we could definitely tell that she was new but they all are, they just opened so nothing too alarming. We ordered our drinks and took a look at the menu. We were a little surprised at the prices for a bistro (high) but that's okay as long as he good is good. We asked about the red beans and rice and there is confusion on the menu as the bowl price does not reflect that there is no sausage included. You have to order the larger portion in order to get the sausage... Huh? We ordered the larger portion so we could have the full experience. Then we decided to get a shrimp po-boy which was very good (large portion), we ordered a cat-fish basket but the waitress didn't put that order in.. She said we didn't order that... Okay? My son ordered the Mac & cheese which was good but small for the price and no garnish.. Nothing for $7... We were thinking for a brand new restaurant especially with a shaky start that the owner would be there to ensure things were running smoothly... We didn't see anyone which was surprising. The staff is very under-trained and you can tell it's mainly due to lack of management. For he prices, this place is not worth the experience. Hope it lasts but sadly, it probably won't.
(2)Jaye R.
Allergy friendly! We really enjoyed the food here. My husband is gluten free and was able to eat the rice and red beans with andouille sausage (delicious), collard greens (great), shrimp and grits (good, but not our favorite and overpriced) and the cajun fries (which were delicious and not spicy). We were also told that the fried foods could be prepared with corn meal instead of flour. My son is allergic to tree nuts and since we couldn't determine if the chicken nuggets were prepared in a facility with nuts, the chef prepared chicken strips from scratch for him! He loved them. The cocktails were also great and $2 off during happy hour. We will definitely be going back
(5)Laurie P.
This place was ok. My husband & I went with 4 other friends because of the review in Phoenix Mag. The appetizers were good. The alligator was surprisingly good despite its $16 price tag for 6 sml pcs. The main meals were average. The only dessert worth having was the bread pudding. I realize some of the items on the menu are not typical to this area but I thought their prices were still quite high for shrimp, sausage & chicken that I CAN find locally. This was my 1st Cajun experience and I was not blow away. The wait staff was friendly & pleasant. The food was timed well. I was disappointed that the dish I went there for was not available due to seasonality of its ingredients. The Etouffee I had was good but nothing to write home about. The Mac & Cheese was oddly incredible of all things! CCB has been open only a few months & I think as they can start financing their growth with other menu options they will do just fine. Can't say I loved it or hated it. If someone invited me to go, I would go again but would not make a trip there myself. $82/ couple seems a little steep for a small dive-ish location.... you decide.
(3)Troy V.
I have to say that despite all the negative comments that have been wrongfully imposed on this lonely location, I've experienced an amazing, zestfully vibrant, breath of fresh air. As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by the bartender and as I took a place to seat at the bar, low and behold, little did I know, the owner of the place also welcomed me into his establishment. Ordering as a demanding ex-bartender would, service was on point left and right. I ordered the catfish po boy along with a bowl of okra and some fries. Waited maybe 15 min or so for the food to come out and wow, the okra absolutely blew me out of the water. The Po Boy Catfish sandwich was huge and had the most catfish that I have ever seen on the sandwich, ever. I would have to say from an ex-bartender stand point that this place has the making of a great location with phenomenal food and I would call anyone an idiot for not at least trying the location for themselves to experience this diamond in the rough.
(5)Cabo D.
Really good food, and probably the best Sazerac I have ever had. The restaurant is small, and the night we were there they had live jazz music. The shrimp etouffee was really good, although a smallish portion size. The highlight of the meal was definitely the bread pudding, a rich moist pudding with a whiskey sauce. The only miss of the restaurant was the high price point of the appetizers. The appetizer were as much as the entrees.
(4)Kelly T.
Ordered a catfish po boy and it was very good. They do seem to still be struggling as far as running smoothly.Things seemed very chaotic, They had live jazz when I was there, and though I appreciate live jazz very much, it was out of place here. It was so loud that it was impossible to communicate with my guest and the waitress had to scream for us to hear her and vise versa. Hoping they stick to the food and getting the place running smoothly. It is just not big enough for a live band
(4)Penny M.
Tried for the first time today and were pleasantly suprised. My husband had etouffe and an oyster po boy. I had a shrimp po boy and our kids had the fish platters. Everyone loved their food. The po boys were yummy and crunchy but not overly greasy. The wait Staff was friendly. We will be back!
(5)John S.
I went to Creole Cajun Bistro based upon Yelp review. Even though it is quite out of our way , we were rewarded with excellent Cajun food. I am from South Louisiana and grew up with the crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice (my personnel downfall in eating too much of a great thing), an oyster poboy and okra file gumbo as served in this bistro. I highly recommend it. One should keep in mind that cajun spices often have heat and salt. I am unfortunately now allergic to shrimp ,craba and Crawfish; so make sure if you are also to ask that it not be placed from scratch into the mixture for your choice of cajun delights. A+ for taste.
(5)Mrs D.
Absolutely worst service I've ever experienced. First, their listing on Google maps is wrong, so took us a minute to find the place. Then, the server forgot to greet us after 10+ minutes. Still gave them the benefit of the doubt as they are a smaller establishment, even though there were several open tables. Took 10+ minutes to get a drink. Manager came over with some bread (the server never mentioned bread). Manager didn't even notice we were lacking silverware, napkins and plates. We had asked for an appetizer of fried alligator when we ordered our drinks. After 45 minutes of waiting for app we flagged down the server. We asked for the fried alligator and she stated it was probably gonna come out with our meals. Really?! You don't even want to go check to see what you can do??? When we stated that's not what we wanted she promptly and defensively stated she would go get her manager. We actually would of waited longer for our meals if we could get the app out first. So disappointed. Who's the person hiring this wait staff?
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