I struggled with this. My waitress was not all there. She was a little sluggish. It was semi- crowded two waitress's worked the indoors and outdoor set up. The one that worked my area was not all there she was a little preoccupied I guess. No real sense of humor for a good laugh Alesia on the other hand the other waitress was assume! Gave her a compliment on her service abilities the girl would not stay still working the entire section like she had the Owners interest! Nuff said about that- the food was ok had the fried catfish- but the reviews for other dishes limited my experience from ordering anything authentic from New Orleans. - I'm Ken to that location and will not take chances on fake food or fake people. The waitress that served me seemed to pick up speed when it came time to pick up the check.. But Alesia. - she was the real Saint! For real dough read more

Big Easy Grille - Big Easy - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service is great and the vibes are good too. Bit of a dive bar feel. The alligator tails are good. Probably the only place nearby to get some but everything, and I mean everything is underseasoned. The fried shrimp is cooked really well but you have to get seasoning on the side. The boiled crawfish have literally no seasoning in them. I think they boiled them like fine dining crab boils..... this is not that lol. Everything is too damn expensive too. read more

Stopped here after an appt in the city. I sat at bar and enjoyed a blueberry lemonade with vodka....my new fav drink! Crab claws were on point. I will return... read more

Big Easy Grille - Drinks with bae. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Consistently good! Everything we get, every time we go is hot and seasoned well! Great for date night or just hanging out

The food was pretty good. I mean it's not exactly Cajun, the way minorities make it, but it'll do. The service was actually great, and was very attentive. It's a very casual atmosphere, nothing to dress up for. read more

Crawfish!!!!! Wednesdays this is my spot as a immediate go to. NOLA TIME!! Service is a plus.

Big Easy Grille is a Cajun restaurant and bar located on the west side of town. It's a neighborhood hangout. The restaurant has many TVs and carries several sports stations (aside from the main ones like ESPN), so it works well as a sports bar. There's also an outdoor patio. It's a small place, often busy and sometimes crowded. It's located next door to Verde Taqueria, which was the old Fox & Hounds space. Big Easy's parking lot is small and most of times, full. Parking can be a pain during peak times. Other parking spots can be found along Collier. If parking on the street, be careful crossing. Big Easy Grille is named after the city of New Orleans' nickname, "The Big Easy." The business is reminiscent of many of the small bars and restaurants found in NOLA's French Quarter or along Bourbon Street. So I guess you could say it's just another bar, except it's decorated in all things New Orleans and Louisiana such as a fleur-de-lis on the wall (most people recognize it as the Saints logo) and LSU paraphernalia. I've found the Cajun and Creole food here to be pretty good. Some dishes are better than others. They serve just about everything you'd find in southern Louisiana including alligator, catfish, shrimp, crawfish, crab, fried oysters, and andouille sausage. There's gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, etouffee, po-boy sandwiches, and even beignets. The menu is reasonably priced with most entrees each $12 or less. I recommend visiting for their Sunday New Orleans Brunch (Sundays, 12 to 3). The oyster po-boy is delicious. It consists of flash-fried Gulf oysters, creole mayo, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomato inside French bread with a tiny slice of lemon on the side. The baguette is soft and appetizing. What makes this sandwich are the fresh, sometimes plump Gulf oysters and the addicting creole mayo. It's a very good and filling sandwich, one that I recommend. The chicken and sausage gumbo is also very good. The bowl is served near piping hot and is filled with chunks of chicken, andouille sausage, rice, and assorted vegetables. It's tasty, hearty, and satisfying. If you're in the mood for soup, definitely try the gumbo. Lots of flavor. You can get a small cup or a bowl. The jambalaya is OK. Not my favorite, but not bad either. It consists of andouille sausage, chicken, vegetables, and red peppers blended with white rice. It's a little dry and bland compared to the other dishes. I'd probably steer towards a different side like the Cajun fries or etouffee. If you come for brunch, order the alligator omelet. It consists of a two-egg omelet stuffed with alligator sausage, mushroom, and onion. It's topped with shredded cheese. The portion size is generous and the filling is savory. I like to eat the omelet with hot sauce. Hot sauces available at each table include Trappey's Louisiana Hot Sauce (one I used to eat growing up) and the thicker Bayou Pecker Powder. They both go great with eggs. The omelet comes with a piece of plain toast and a side, fresh fruit or cheese grits. I've tried both. The fruit consists of a small bowl of sliced cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries. They are indeed fresh, ripe, and sweet. The cheese grits consist of a small bowl of plain grits topped with shredded cheese, the same cheese that is used on top of the omelets. Mix the cheese into the grits while the grits are still hot. It's not bad. Service is good. Food comes out from the kitchen relatively quick and the servers are polite and attentive. Aside from the parking and jambalaya, I think Big Easy Grille is a solid neighborhood joint and a good place to get your Cajun and Creole fix. I give them 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. read more

Great food and specials, even the burgers and sandwiches pack a little kick. Crawfish boils are great as well.

Love the chill easy vibe. Not NOLA hospitality but the food is good and well priced. Crawfish boil Wednesday's during season. And a safe place to watch Saints games in Atlanta read more

Big Easy Grille - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Our favorite authentic Cajun location. Kinda small but worth the wait every time. Our favorite is the fried shrimp. You can't go wrong though! read more

Great food. Friendly staff who treat customers well. Best cajun food I've had in Atlanta. Real authentic New Orleans cuisine. Why you still reading this huh? Go! Now! read more

Big Easy Grille - Combo Basket: Crawfish and Alligator - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I headed to Big Easy Grille because they have a Crawfish boil on Wednesday when it's the season and we wanted to try something new and affordable. Big Easy is a local bar and restaurant with a small parking area in front. They have an outdoor covered patio that is seat yourself. Inside the bar seems to be the main focus with booths and tables around. It is not a large place. I anticipated ordering a boil so it would have sausage and corn but on the day we went it was just crawfish by the pound. We ordered crawfish and beer and one friend ordered the crawfish etouffee. I ordered the andouille mac and cheese since the crawfish did not come with anything. Unfortunately my friend was not really impressed with the etouffee and I was not with the mac and cheese. However the crawfish was wonderfully seasoned that both me and my friend ended up ordering two pounds each. Overall we came for the crawfish and were happy with it. They have a decent selection of craft beer which is a plus for me as a craft beer drinker. Service was pleasant. I would say it's good spot to go for the daily specials and drinks. read more

Big Easy Grille - Crawfish and Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Just left this restaurant...we went because my husband was craving alligator bites which we have eaten here before. Well either the food was not cleaned good, prepared well enough or someone cooking was doing something unsanitary because my husband threw up no sooner than we got home (20 min drive)...he dis that at least 4 times!!. Food poisoning is nothing to play with and needless to say we will not be back anytime soon... read more

We went to Big Easy for lunch yesterday and there's only one way to describe the food: just plain delicious. This was our first experience eating Cajun style food and it was great. The food was bright and flavorful. We ordered the chicken tenders, shrimp ettouffee, muffuletta, and the Cajun jambalaya. Our server Emily was kind and helpful, and the food came pretty fast. 10/10 would recommend and I would definitely come again. read more

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(Order placed with DoorDash): I ordered the red beans and rice w/ andouille sausage. Just needed a pinch or two of salt and pepper. The garlic toast was PERFECT!! the only complaint was the sausage. It seems raw inside, and was place on the griddle just to brown the outside. Thinking about coming ordering the shrimp next time. read more

Very good food and the best beignets in Atlanta! I kept driving back and forth in front of the restaurant and decided to stop in. I am so glad that I did! The portions were generous, everything tasty, and the beignets were incredible! The food is available via the various delivery services but not to our home. I will be back! read more

Came a couple of times, it is my to-go place for fried food when living in the neighborhood. Cajun Oyster (4/5): I order it every single time - the dipping and cajun seasoning are flavorful, and oysters maintain the creamy texture. Love it. Fried/Grilled Crawfish (2.5/5): frying and grilling make crawfish pathetically small if the crawfish themselves are not big enough. They better be boiled... Cajun Fries (3/5): comes with the basket. They aren't bad, but they are just normal fries - cannot taste cajun seasoning in them. Fried Catfish (3.5/5) Fried/Grilled shrimp (3/5): not much to comment on these two. Cocktails come in big glass, several good choices for ladies available. Servers are always cheerful. read more

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The best New Orleans food I've had outside of New Orleans! They have all the favorites! Red beans and rice, shrimp basket, mufaletta, gumbo, po-boys, beignets, you name it, they have it & it is authentic & delicious! The food is delicious, the ambiance is great, the service is great. I've been here 3 times and loved everything I have ordered. I would give it all 5 stars. The reason for the -1 star (and the reason why I have not been there more) is that it is so good that it is ALWAYS full, which means you have to wait a while for the food. Now the last time, I ordered to go ahead of time and I still had to wait another 30 minutes when I got to the restaurant. So don't go too hungry, but go! read more

The fried crab claws was really good ! 10/10 but the red beans and rice is why this review has 3/5 stars. The red beans and rice was soo bland I asked the server for Cajun seasoning and that wasn't enough for the food to taste better. It's just a disgrace because I'm from New Orleans and making red beans and Rice isn't a difficult task. read more

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The most expensive shrimp po' boy around, a bit over $20 with tax but not including tip. The shrimp inside are excellent- tasty and perfectly breaded and fried. The bread lacks that crispy crunch on top that is integral to a good po' boy, a bit of limp lettuce and a tasteless tomato slice covered the shrimp. The accompanying "Cajun fries" were undercooked and hard. If you want gator bites or whatever, fine, just don't bother with the po' boy. read more

I'm wheelchair bound and my wife took me across town to eat here because she heard the food was good. Knowing I love Cajun cuisine we arrived at 8 : 30. The website and restaurant information said they closed at 9. The outside server watched me unload from my van and allowed me to come inside before telling me that they were closed. I've ALS and it requires me to go through great effort to do anything,. If they would have allowed me to order to go, I would have been satisfied but we couldn't do that either. read more

Big Easy Grille - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I visited the restaurant on 12-1 and spent over 80 for lunch for my family and this is what I received. I contacted the restaurant thy said that they would replace the order. When I went to get my replacement order today needless to say they had amnesia and refused to replace my order as promised per the owner Tim who initially said that they would replace the order. I drove over 30 miles one way to the restaurant because my daughter was so excited to try the food and this is what I got for my money. read more

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As someone who lived in New Orleans for four years if you need a really good jambalaya look no further. Credits do read more

Big Easy Grille - Voodoo shrimp, jambalaya, Crawfish Ettouffee. AMAZING Jambalaya. Not pictured 10/10 Shrimp Po - Boy - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

They were sooooo nice, but the food was soooooo unseasoned and disappointing. Dry alligator bites, tasteless fries, bland shrimp and the jambalaya was mushy. Literally the two stars are just because they were nice people. read more

I ordered a shrimp basket last week. There was a hair in the food, I sent an email with a picture and called. No response. I would have preferred speaking to someone instead of posting this but the fact that no one reached out speaks volumes about the establishment. read more

Big Easy Grille - Hair in food - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Very delicious. The food is pricey for the amount given. I ordered the crab claws and I paid almost $16 for this small box! read more

Big Easy Grille - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Hey this place is awesome ! Gumbo and gator bites amazing and authentic new Orleans food ! I totally recommend this place ! read more

I had the pleasure of dining here for Sunday brunch today and I have to say I was quite pleased. This was a suggestion of one of my party of 5 and lucky for him, it was a good one. Parking is kinda wonky. Not many spaces. Fortunately the place was not busy so I found a spot right up front. Nothing like getting that sweet parking spot when you're hungry. Place is quaint on the inside. It's obviously not a hot Sunday brunch spot because it was pretty empty. I have to admit this does stir a a little worry when I walk in and see empty tables. I'm not sure what the deal was today because my worry was absolved as soon as the appetizers hit the table. The alligator bites are DELICIOUS! Please order these if you go. It was my first time trying alligator and it won't be my last. I also had the hush puppies and let me tell you there was no hush to my puppies because I was singing praises to how good these were. Almost forgot I wasn't still in church. Lastly was my breakfast Po-boy. Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese with andouille sausage. Excellent! Every single bread crumb was consumed. I have to say overall it was really delicious. I have to deduct the 1 star because of the parking and service was a little slow when it came to refills and paying the check. Normally I am not critical of these things, but if the house ain't packed there is no excuse for being late on the drink. That's my $.02 and I hope is helps in your decision making process. read more

This is my second time going in 4 years. They have good bread pudding. The service isn't welcoming of someone black or brown. The food is ok, I've tasted better and to top it off with fine if you dine with us or not.. attitude I would have to say YouTube how to make that damn bread pudding because I'm not making anyone take my hard earned coins! read more

Food was ok. They have an enclosed "outdoor seating area" now. Service was very slow. Seemed like they had a shortage of wait staff read more

Expensive. Mediocre food. Less than decent service. Cost me $15 to get "two items" on my po-boy. Warning, "two items" means they give you two half sandwiches with one topping each. You do not get twice the portion amount. The catfish and crawfish (they got my order wrong, I wanted catfish and shrimp) were food. I say that meaning they were not special in any way and I could have made it better at home. As a gulf coast native of 10 years this place is far from "Cajun" or "southern". Maybe in idea, not in taste. Won't return. read more

Big Easy Grille - "Two item" po-boy is two one-topping half-sandwiches for more $$. Ridiculous and wasn't even flavorful. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Another neighborhood place with surprisingly good Cajun style food, good service (although they were a server short) and low prices. Good soup, good salads, good fried stuff including the fried alligator bits on my 'gator po' boy. The four of us went on a warmish Sunday afternoon. After a few minutes we moved to an outside table to get away from the table of eight 30-somethings that had enjoyed too many mimosas. You know the sound your voice makes when you've had one drink too many? Ouch! This is not a drive across town restaurant, but if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a nice place to eat, this is it. read more

First time in this gem. We were there pretty early in the day so the bartender doubled as our server. The fried oysters and crab claws were fantastic. Absolutely loved the cocktail sauce that accompanied them. Almost sure it was homemade. I only gave 4 stars because I was disappointed in the jambalaya. It lacked flavor and the rice was mushy as if it sat in water too long. The French quarter drink from the bar is worth mentioning but the star was the Blueberry Lemonade vodka cocktail. Would love to visit this dive bar in the evening hours. Will be doing so sooner rather than later. read more

Big Easy Grille - Blueberry lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Big Easy is a small place with a cute patio , I knew walking in this was a jeans and t's kind of place . Inside the decoration is a ball cap collection with signs and beads strewn about . Atmosphere is very relaxed . Shrimp Po Boy - Great , comes with a bag of Zapp's regular or spicy chips . Jambalaya - Unfortunately it had been sitting on heat for far to long and came out mushy . Etouffee - Pretty tasty with shrimp and chunks of peppers and onions . A few shakes of the bartenders favorite hot sauce and it quickly disappeared. For those you who are afraid of spicy food there is no need to worry , you will have to add the spiciness yourself . read more

Big Easy Grille - Bar at the Big Easy - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food was amazing! Ordered the Blackened Catfish topped with étouffée. Service was also good, waitress was friendly and helpful. My friend ordered something off menu and they made a custom fried oyster and crawfish basket for her which she DESTROYED lol. Topped it off with beignets... the only somewhat subpar part, a little undercooked, they weren't bad but don't expect Cafe Du Monde taste. I'll be back!! read more

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2 words - SHRIMP PO-BOY (ok, that could technically be 2.5 or 3 words, but whatever) Some backstory - I don't particularly like shellfish, much less this far inland. This is mainly because I get a good itch in my throat when eating it. HOWEVER - this place has the best shrimp po-boy I've ever had and I rarely get anything else when I go. I've been to New Orleans and had the real thing - I'd still take this place over those. The bread is nice and fluffy, the shrimp are plump with just enough breading on them, and the veggies are crisp. Pair that with a bag of Zapp's Voodoo chips and a draft Abita beer (or more) and you're in for a good time. The ambiance is straight out of Bourbon Street, too. Once you walk in you feel like you just came off the strip, and although I had to endure a bunch of Saints and LSU gear adorning the walls I'd gladly go back for a party or tailgate. Throw in the colorful and always helpful staff and you got a winning combination. If you haven't been here give it a shot, you'll thank me later. read more

Big Easy Grille - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This spots is okay. Nothing fancy...just your basic dive bar. Seems that there are limited options in Atlanta for Naw'lins food so this is the spot to go to. The place never gets crowded (at least when I go) .The beneighs are so-so but you get what you pay for $3 a pop. read more

Food is always good here at this spot ! Food comes out quickly and Good customer service doesn't hurt either !! read more

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Hmmm.. I wanted to like this place so badly. But.... Here goes... 1. The alligator bites were greasy even though they had some potential. 2. The voodoo shrimp were better, but definitely nothing to write home about. 3. The etouffeé was completely flavorless, aside from the unreasonable level of spiciness. How's that even possible? 4. The shrimp po boy was the best thing on the table, but also had room for improvement. Don't come here with your expectations too high, and definitely don't come thinking you'll get a taste of NOLA. read more

Big Easy Grille - The flavorless etouffeé - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We really enjoyed this cozy Cajun grill with a laid back sports bar feel, and pretty much the best Po' Boys around. Goodies- The service was great, our food came out hot and fresh, and I enjoyed it all! The Shrimp Po' Boy, Alligator Bites, and Cajun Fries were all yummy and full of flavor! Baddies- The "Specialty" drinks were not worth the $7 price tag. The Hurricane was weak and the Bloody Mary had rum in it which we didn't really care for. Overall 4 Stars! Will be back for sure :) read more

Big Easy Grille - Shrimp Po' Boy (great flavor, perfect french bread, yummy sauce) & Cajun Fries! - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia