A friend invited me to celebrate Fat Tuesday at Bon Ton, and it was my first visit. They had live music outside, plenty of seating, and a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Inside is dimly lit with several tables, a large bar, and a furry staircase leading upstairs to another bar. Service was good and the drinks were strong. I ordered the Bayou Fog. The food was tasty but nothing special, more like a solid homemade sandwich with your favorite mayo. It's good and satisfying, just not unforgettable. I had the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo and a half Po' Boy called Bo Kho, and while both were enjoyable, they're items I could easily make at home. I'd go again if invited but probably wouldn't make a special trip. If you're curious, it's worth checking out for yourself. Parking is limited behind the restaurant, the lot across the street is for Mary Mac's, and street parking or the Park Mobile app may be your best option. read more

Bon Ton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Love love love. The vibes of the place were great, very intimate setting with great music friendly staff and excellent food. The coconut cream matcha and the cherry limeade were both delicious. For apps we did raw gulf oysters 100/10 and crab claws 10/10 the sauce on them was insane. I had catfish basket, the seasoning on the fries was great and the fish perfectly crispy outside with a soft meltiness to the fish. Tartar sauce tasted homemade. The crab legs were good with a little kick and very smoky flavor which brought out a bit of sweetness. For dessert the ube pie was 10/10 I love a good dessert that doesn't make me feel stuffed and ready to lay down and this was perfect Would absolutely go a million more times def recommend making a reservation read more

Bon Ton - Ube & Apple hand pie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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It's a Thursday evening and we were seeking a place within good distance of the Fox Theatre. I stumbled upon Bon Ton which was within budget and not a white table cloth venue. Ironically, I'd been here before - upstairs to The Waiting Room which is the speakeasy lounge. Tonight was dinner and then to the show. What I especially loved - free parking in the adjacent lot. A win! We made reservations on Resy and arrived on time. The server and only hostess was busy. Tables are inside and outside of this cozy place. The bar is spacious enough with a few people sitting but you have to wait to be seated at a table. After being seated, the food arrived quickly. The menu is a mix of Cajun, Vietnamese and fried seafood dishes. Everything from po'boys, seafood boils, gumbo and bao buns. The cocktails menu is really diverse and mocktails as well. The meals was pretty decent and cocktail was refreshing. We had the crab cake sandwich, broccoli and bowl of gumbo. I'd love to try more dishes at a later visit. Overall, a great experience and loved the moody ambiance. The place is pretty small so plan ahead if it's a busy night. read more

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Bon Ton is a cute Cajun-inspired cocktail bar. They have a variety of cocktails, most (or all) of which were created by one of the bartenders there (he also could be an owner). The drinks were great and I love the aesthetic in there. They also have a parking lot in the back which makes it easy to go to and enjoy without stressing about where to park. They also have the Waiting Room above which is a speakeasy-type lounge. read more

Omg!!!! The food was so good and the vibes were chefs kiss! The crab legs were smoked and seasoned to perfection. I had warm butter on the side. The service was good, they got busy really fast. This place is a hidden gem in Midtown. I will definitely come back when I'm in town from Los Angeles! It was worth an Uber ride. read more

Bon Ton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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No complaints about Bon Ton! There is a small parking lot on site and the space upstairs is funky and fun. The shrimp banh mi is soooo good! Drinks 10/10 and the catfish is really good too. My partner gets the red beans and rice. read more

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A clean, casual spot with great southern food. Parking around the area not the most accessible. There is a tiny lot so hopefully you get lucky. Service was not the greatest but there was only one person on the floor so we gotta give grace. We really enjoyed the snow crab legs-- good deal to get a full pound. My boyfriend, who doesn't really like Mac and cheese, really enjoyed the crawfish mac n cheese here! read more

Bon Ton - Crawfish Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I love when a restaurant is able to stand out from the rest and when you hear Bon Ton is offering Cajun-Vietnamese cuisine, it's easy to see what makes them so distinct. If the uniqueness isn't enough, wait until you try the food. Everything I've tried has a familiar, Southern taste but with an extra unfamiliar depth which I love. The Mac and cheese with crawfish is spectular, the Po Boys are so damn good and the fresh seafood is absolutely worth trying. You're going to want to keep eating if you're drinking too and the drinks are GREAT. read more

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We got the Birthday boil and it was amazing. The service was spot on. Really good atmosphere. We will definitely come back here. So God! read more

My sister had found this place and wanted to check them out. There is a private parking lot but with limited spots available on a Friday afternoon. We were lucky to grab a table but it was directly at the front so space was limited there too. Their house boil was tasty but on the sauce was more of a broth. The ettouffee was rich and well seasoned. I really liked their 5 spice broccoli since it retained its texture. The pickled vegetables were more vinegary than expected. Overall, food was pretty good but the portions are small especially for the price. Staff were kind but very busy. May come again in the future! read more

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I recently found a great low-key spot that's perfect for a date night. The ambiance is cool and dark, creating a nice intimate atmosphere. Our server was very chilled and accommodating. I ordered the catfish and opted for the double portion because I was really hungry, but the single would have been just fine! The catfish was incredibly tender and flaky--and it fell apart to the touch. I also tried the spiced broccoli as a side, and it was delicious. Overall, I give it a 4.5 out of 5! read more

An unexpected find while on a walk off of Peach Street. In fact, conveniently located to the local favorite (Mary Mac's), Bon Ton offers something fun. Almost like a speakeasy! Vibe is eclectic, yet, welcoming, with a fusion of Cajun and Asian flavors. Service was engaging. Ordered the 5-Spiced Broccoli (it's okay) as well as the Crawfish Mac and Cheese (a restaurant favorite for sides). read more

Bon Ton - 5 Spice Broccoli Crawfish Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I've been coming to Bon Ton for years and I can't rave enough about this place!! There's parking behind the building for Papis and Bon Ton, or you can park residential. I love the vibes inside and I recommend a reservation if you have a larger group, otherwise I've always been seated relatively quickly. Their menu is so fun and all their drinks are so good (we love the mai tai and hurricane)!! Everything I've tried on the menu has been phenomenal. I've tried everything from the oysters, crab claws, gumbo, jicama/papaya salad, to all the po boys and burgers! Overall, great spot and HIGHLY recommend checking out!! read more

Bon Ton - Cajun Shrimp Burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't know why I've never written a review for this place. I've been going for years and it's definitely top tier. The dedicated parking lot is a bit small but there's also paid street parking. Reservations are recommended as they can be pretty busy and the location is quite small. The charbroiled crab claws are to DIE for! So freaking delicious - I'm dreaming about when I can have them again. I wish I remembered the name of the frozen beverage I have but I recommend as it is super balanced and not overly sweet. I also had a fried catfish and shrimp basket - delicious! Overall 10/10 - no complaints whatsoever! read more

Bon Ton - Charbroiled crab claws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I can't believe I had never been here before but Bon Ton is such a gem and I'll definitely be going back. The food was *chefs kiss* made perfectly, the space has that NOLA aesthetic, and the service was great! There were people here as groups, on dates, and I imagine it would even be a cool place to go sit at the bar alone. We started off with some oysters to share which I enjoyed, they were mild but tasty. Then we had planned to split the catfish banh me and the shrimp banh me, we accidentally got 2 catfish banh me's, so one was complimented to us and we still got the shrimp banh me. We absolutely DEVOURED all three (hence why I don't have a proper picture of the catfish one). Trust me when I say the catfish was soft, delicate, seasoned to perfection, and the shrimp was crispy, very clearly fried fresh, also cooked to perfection. Everything was amazing, I hear the bar upstairs has some fun events but I couldn't find it on the website, regardless, I will be back! read more

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After moving from New Orleans to Atlanta, I was beyond excited when my friend told me Bon Ton is the best (or one of the best) Cajun restaurants here & that the owner is from New Orleans. Strictly from a food standpoint: I was horribly disappointed. Ordered my favorite dish--crawfish etouffee--and it was beyond average, quite mid. I'd like to try it again based off the other reviews because I hope it was just that one experience. However, I'd be shocked if my experience would be any different. I think people just haven't had good New Orleans eating. I'd leave 2.5 stars if I could. read more

This is an interesting place serving vietnamese-creole dishes! Aesthetic is so pretty inside. Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time especially if you don't want to sit at the bar. Vibes were great. We got the truffle mac n' cheese, crawfish etoufee bowl, and Bo Kho Bon Ton Rice Bowl. The etoufee bowl was so flavorful and my favorite of the nice. My partner also really likes the rice bowl and found it to be a good size to eat. The mac n' cheese was mediocre. They also seem to have a lot of interesting mixed drinks to try here as well! read more

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If you experience Bon Ton and do not immediately tell everyone you know how good it is, there is something wrong with you. I had the gumbo, crab and crawfish boil with potatoes and corn, and the fried apple pie with ice cream. Every bite was incredible and I'm contemplating a move to Atlanta to be closer to this place. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive as well. read more

Bon ton is a very cute Cajun Vietnamese fusion spot in midtown with good food and service AND has free parking which is a huge plus! When we came, it wasn't super busy so we were able to get seated quickly. I had their in house lemonade for my drink and then my friend got meatballs for the table to split. The meatballs were just fine, but I would highly recommend their seasonal lemonade! I had a burger and hushpuppies as my dinner and I wasn't expecting it but the portions were HUGE! The burger is pretty good, since it's a beef/pork blend so it has to be cooked to a specific temperature, it loses a lot of the juiciness that you generally want with a burger. Hushpuppies were absolutely amazing though so I'd definitely recommend them! Overall bon ton was maybe a little expensive for the food, but you did get decently portions and the food is generally pretty good! read more

Pleasantly surprised upon entering, Bon Ton is so cute inside.. My friend and I had 2:15 reservation. We arrived on time and was seated immediately. Our server Holly introduced herself in a timely manner. Holly was great at explaining the most ordered items on the menu. PROS Menu Variety Food - I ordered the Cajun Shrimp Burger and Red Beans & Rice. They were both good however, I'll try something new when I return. My friend ordered the House Boil and 5 Spice Broccoli which she enjoyed. The entire staff was really friendly. CON Parking read more

Bon Ton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I love this spot for its Cajun creole seafood creativity. I come her often and was happy with my oyster house po boy and fried catfish Buford hwy sandwich. I was not happy by the default gratuity added to a party ot two. Our server was MIA A Lot and I had to flag her down. I expect good service if gratuity is added. Else please change price of the entree so we Know what to expect. read more

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All I can say is too good! Food is great! Service could be better. I went for my anniversary and we left very full.

Always a great experience with flavorful eats and just a chill vibe. From the bartender who can share a million stories to the simple and quality service, I really enjoy all Bon Ton has to offer. Some of my favorite menu items are the oysters, gumbo and the sticky chicken is just perfection. You honestly can't go wrong with their sticky chicken for the picky eaters. I also love the decor and intimate style of the restaurant, it's very cutesy! read more

Bon Ton - Bar area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Okay stop the food was so good here ??? My man and I came here for a night out, very chill, and low maintenance. The vibe in here is so cool, there's actually a speakeasy upstairs and we decided not to go. We did grab a drink at the bar. Standard grey goose martini with olives for me of course. Ms bartender did her thing! I like my martini with no ice chips so I appreciate the extra strain. I ordered the shrimp étouffe, it comes with two hush puppies, and the five spice broccoli which had a lot of flavor. I had no idea étouffée was this good, and unfortunately have nothing to compare it to, but it was rich and creamy without having milk, and the shrimp was well seasoned. The rice was not over cooked, which is worth mentioning in my opinion! The broccoli was yummy, and crisp but I could not finish it all on account of being full from my main dish. I'm excited to come here again for another date night or with the girls and maybe even try the speakeasy upstairs! read more

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Bon Ton is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Although service can be a little slow, the food comes out fast and hot. My favorites are the hot fried catfish sandwich, the papaya salad, and the hush puppies, but you can't go wrong. Cocktails are delightful, vibes are excellent, and I personally enjoy the no-frills settings. read more

I've been to both bonton and their speakeasy located upstairs, the waiting room. I found the drinks at the waiting room to be better and much less sugary. The crab claws at bonton are very good as was the shrimp poboy. Overall this was a great late night dining experience. Both places have such a cute vibe. read more

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To the owners: please, please, please retrain your wait staff. The food, drinks, and ambiance at Bon Ton are still fantastic. I've always loved how it transports me back to New Orleans. But over the past 6-9 months, the service has noticeably declined. It's not everyone -- I've had great interactions here before. But it only takes one or two bad apples to ruin an entire restaurant experience. On our most recent visit, our server showed no interest in us, ignored three requests for water, and made it clear they didn't want to be there. When I moved here three years ago, Bon Ton was one of my go-to spots. I came often, brought friends, and genuinely adored this place. But hospitality matters -- and right now, that piece is missing. Bon Ton hasn't just lost its shine -- it's lost my loyalty. And that's how great restaurants fade. Not from bad food -- but from bad service. read more

The smoked crabs are delicious, but the add-on prices are outrageous--$8 for half a sausage, $7 for a small piece of corn and one potato. When I raised my concerns, management was dismissive, and our waitress, Jasmine, yelled at me. With an automatic 20% gratuity, there was no way to push back. Ruined my entire experience. read more

Bon Ton - Add ons OUTRAGEOUS!!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food: I had the etoufee, it didn't take long to be served, was flavorful and filling Service: Marcus was a great host/server, he had recommendations and checked on us multiple times to see if we needed anything Parking: I didn't drive but they have a small lot and street parking nearby read more

Bon Ton - Etoufee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Absolutely awful experience from start to finish. The server was shockingly rude and ignored our table completely - she never even took our order. When I asked to speak with a manager, she refused, only for me to find out there wasn't one on duty at all. Our food came out wrong, and when they promised to fix it, we were later told the kitchen staff were on strike and refused to cook. One of us ended up not eating at all. I used to really enjoy this place, but after this disaster of a visit, I won't be coming back. Zero accountability, zero professionalism, and absolutely no care for customers. Sunday 7:45pm reservation read more

Crawfish were seasoned perfectly and sides were absolutely amazing! The host did a fantastic job packaging up our to-go order with napkins and utensils. Ambiance is an area of opportunity put would totally order again. read more

Ok first of all, they said their crawfish is "fresh". As someone who lived in New Orleans, I can in fact confirm that this is false, unless by fresh, they mean fresh out of the freezer. Their crawfish is definitely frozen, and the meat is dry and shriveled and not good. I will say that the sauce they put it in is delicious, but $15/lb for frozen crawfish is robbery. It was also an extremely small portion, it couldn't have been more than .75 lbs. The shrimp is much better in their sauce. Shrimp is headless so a pound is a good amount for one person. Their boil sauce is a bit spicy, very good, and not overloaded in oil and garlic the way many Cajun/Asian boil places do it. Ordered corn and it was still cold lol so they use frozen corn too and didn't heat it all the way. When I say cold, I don't mean not warm, I mean actually like it could've been sitting in the refrigerator because it was chilled. I still ate the cold corn because the sauce tastes good, but jeez between the previously frozen crawfish and frozen corn, this cannot get higher than three stars. Our server was very nice but wasn't the most knowledgeable. Especially since she insisted the crawfish was "fresh". The atmosphere in the restaurant was sort of fun, a bit loud and music blasting. 20% service charge is included. Drinks were good. I got a sweet frozen drink and it was definitely very sweet but good. The smoked snow crab was definitely interesting. It was $38 for 2.1 clusters. It was fine to split between two people, but the flavor overload was too much for one person to eat all the crab alone. With all the smoke plus Cajun seasoning and salt, it was great to try and a great dish to split amongst 2-3 people, but would've been overwhelming to eat more than one cluster. Overall, I might come here again for drinks, shrimp, and maybe try some of sides - if I feel like spending a lot of money for not-fine dining. But definitely avoid the crawfish. read more

Bon Ton - Menu May 2023 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Everything went well. I finally tried this restaurant after hearing so many positive reviews from friends. I tried the catfish sandwich, the Mac and cheese, the broccoli and the chickpea etoufee. All were delicious. I added crawfish to my Mac and cheese. The broccoli was one of my favorites. It was very flavorful and fresh. The server was nice and the food came out quickly. I hear there's even a lounge upstairs for more chill vibes. The ambience was very pleasant and unique with the red lights. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

BonTon is cute and unique! Its a vibe. I love how they have the restaurant lit in the evening. I had smoked snow crabs for the first time here. I don't think they're actually smoked, but instead a smoky liquid they are cooked in. Either way, it's the BOMB. I've had many snow crabs, and this is definitely the most unique preparation I had. I accompanied my snow crabs with oysters and they were tasty. They were fresh sitting in ample liquor. My waiter didn't know which variety they were, but that's not his fault. He was still kind and joked with me. I was a bit hesitant to try anything outside of the seafood, but I'm sure it's also good. read more

Bon Ton - Snow crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This place is a great hip spot to grab food at. We made a reservation and we were seated quickly. Parking is a bit difficult here. We parked on the street bc there were no spots in their small lot. I got a iced coffee which was delicious. The rest of the food we ate family style. I think my favorite was the mac and cheese. I liked the oysters as well. The amount of food for the price is kind of small, but it tastes pretty good. Their dessert is quite yummy. read more

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This place is a mix of cajun and vietnamese food. Strange combination, but it really worked. I ordered the oyster basket. The oysters were fried just right and the fries were really good. And I'm not a fry person. The brother that waited on us was fantastic. He always had a smile on his face and was fast. It's not cheap by any means, but it was so worth the price. I'll be back. read more

Bon Ton - Fried Oyster basket. Yum - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Soooo the food was good. The server was awesome and answered any questions we had about the menu. They need to clean the ice maker. I noticed little black pieces on my ice. He brought another cup of ice water out, and it was on that ice too . So we opted for bottles drinks. I like the vibe with the colorful dim lighting; it was chill. First time trying etoffee and it was bomb. read more

Bon Ton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Absolutely amazing! You have to try the charbroiled crab claws. Drinks are good and strong, ambiance is nice! And Joseph is an excellent and attentive waiter. I had the fried catfish and my wife had the shrimp po boy! You really can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Bon Ton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We had a lovely time at this sparkly purple little Cajun spot near downtown. Visiting Atlanta for a few days and decided to try something different... this place was divine. Loved everything about it! Quaint, chic, quirky (furry wall to where?) mellow vibe, great prices. We sampled a few food options and everything was delightful - perfectly seasoned with the right amount of spice, arrived super fast and hot. The cocktails are strong and thoughtfully concocted. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. There were so many more menu items I want to try. I'll definitely be back when I return to ATL! read more

Bon Ton - Red Beans and Rice, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Roast Beef Po' Boy, Hurricane, Mezcal Margarita, Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Had a business shindig in the new upstairs room with about 15 people. Mostly a fixed menu but a good variety so I feel I got a good flavor of the food. Very friendly and patient waitress (Mick). Poor lady had a lot to deal with but was so professional and pleasant. Great variety of vegetarian/fish dishes for our family and meat dishes for the rest of the group. Starter salad had some awesome pickled veggies. I had the blackened catfish and the wife had the chickpea etouffee. My dish was very good but hers was outstanding. Good depth of flavor with the right amount of heat for her. Great vibe, great food, great service. Look forward to heading back and trying from the menu. read more

Bon Ton - Blackened Catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia