09/26/08

Did not meet expectations

by kimnjay

The Catfish was breaded way to much for my liking. Hush Puppies were o.k. The shrimp and grits were good! Service was good! Sorry! We really wanted to like this place.

09/05/08

I am in love with Crawfist Etouffee.

by dnsd2008

We used to go here almost every Sunday for their brunch at the old location. Awesome deal for brunch- about $15 for three courses. Pay extra for the watermellon lemonade, it is delicious! Dinner is great too - Steak Paradiseo is my husbands favorite, I almost always get the etouffee. (I know I am probably spelling that wrong!) We get the alligator beignets for an appeitzer (yum!). You HAVE to get the Bread pudding for dessert - SO GOOD! Jambalaya is good - pretty spicy and it could definately be shared - it is HUGE!

The best part though is the live music. The place has a great atmosphere, great energy, and I love how they give you little tastes when you wait for your food. The only complaint I have is the first time I went to the new location we were seated in the front area (didn't make reservations), which still feels WAY too much like the old Petosas diner that used to occupy that building. Also, from that area you can't watch the live music! You MUST make reservations and request a table by the band. You won't be able to talk to your dinner companions because it is so loud, so get up and dance with them and burn off your food!

• Pros: Great food, Fun atmosphere, Live music
• Cons: Very loud when there is live music

07/11/08

Best Cajun outside the 'Quarter

by EatHearty

I'm a road warrior (150,000 miles a year) and I'm constantly on the search for cajun. I found Alligator Soul years ago in its old location and have been back more times than I can remember, all of them great experiences...good, friendly service, nice atmosphere and the beset cajun I've ever found outside the French Quarter in Nawlins (Chef Ryan trained at Commanders Palace).

I was concerned that the move to the new, huge space on Broadway a couple blocks away from their original, much smaller space would make it hard to maintain the same standards, and it was rough for the first few months. But more recently they've got it firing on all cylinders and it rocks. I took a party of seven for a celebration last night and they're got it totally under control...the Gator is BACK!!

Crawfish etouffe' with a touch of mango? Chef Ryan, you ROCK!

• Pros: Food, friendly service, value, new place has tons of parking
• Cons: So popular it's hard to get in most night...reservations required on weekends for sure.