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    Bou-Shay’s Cajun Smokehouse

    3.5 (37 reviews)

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    Lisa W.

    I had an itch that needed scratching. Stopped at Bou-Shay's Cajun Smokehouse up the road from the house. Made it during Happy hour and was not disappointed! Had a Mango Margarita(ok I had 2) which is one of my favorite flavors. Boudin egg rolls were crunchy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. The boudin link was super thick and big! Fried mushrooms were nice and crispy. Robby Watkins ordered chicken and sausage gumbo with extra sausage and he said it was delicious. Shelby and I shared the 5lb , 2 potato, 1 corn $24.99 special and it was really good. Some good size mudbugs. We went with the standard spice level instead of extra spicy. We had the butter and dry spice on the side. Waitress and bartender were so nice! We'll be back again.

    Tailpipes - try these with BBQ sauce -- sooo good !
    Lisa B.

    LOVE this restaurant!!! Sunday my husband and I met with my SIL and BIL for lunch on the patio. It was a gorgeous day out and the service by Tyler was amazing !!! All the food we had was delicious ! I think my favorite was the fried okra , lean brisket and the tailpipes appetizer. But everything was amazing ! I can't wait to come back and try more things.

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    Deidra B.

    Found this place scouring social media for early in the season crawfish. So happy to have found it! We love that this place has outdoor seating!! Inside is really big too. We were meeting a few people, so we called ahead to reserve a table outside. They were kind enough to do so! We all ordered the crawfish-spicy and the snow crab and it was delicious not so spicy that our noses were running but spicy enough! The crawfish were small but we knew this going in so it was of no surprise to us! We also ordered beer and wine. The website says bring your ice chest but that has changed apparently per the waitress. The wine situation was "different". Our waitress said all wine is in a box. (Botabox) she did find they had at least 1 red wine by the bottle which is what I ordered. She said you used to be able to bring a bottle but not anymore. This was no big deal but I will check in the future to be prepared. We had a great time, great service, nice and clean. Masking required and people were masking. Our waitress was having a bit of an issue with her mask falling beneath her nose a few times but we felt everything was handled well. We will definitely be back, I saw so many things on the menu I want to try!!! However the snow crab and crawfish were a great price on this beautiful Sunday afternoon!

    Crawfish, added mushrooms. Crawfish burger. All super yummy.
    Yolene H.

    Have only been once so far and can't wait to go back. We had crawfish with mushrooms and the crawfish burger. Both were delicious. Crawfish were best I've had in years!!! Only caution...hot is HOT. My lips are still burning, but I loved every bite!!! Our server was attentive and wonderful. Only complaint was parking. The place was packed and we had to park next door.

    Went during lunch time and it was pretty slow but the service was great and the food was even better!

    EXTRA SPICY 3lbs Crawfish, 1lb Shrimp, Snow Crab Cluster, Sausage, Potatoes and Corn... $50
    Andrew B.

    I visited this spot on a Saturday afternoon, parking lot was packed inside of restaurant was the same. Asked for patio seating and got the entire patio to myself. Enjoyed great service, great food, great music. Will be coming back asap!!!

    Had a celebration of a co worker who is moving due to a PCS . The management, waitstaff, food was great ! We had 40 people and drinks were always kept full , table were kept clean. Best seafood around ! Thank you for making this event smooth .

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    Kelli B.

    I came after work wanted crawfish, I heard great things. I sat at the bar was never greeted over 15 minutes and a waitress passed by handed me a menu and kept going. The girl behind the bar passed me up twice. Another waitress asked have I been helped I said no. So I get this kid behind the bar who's telling me it's his second day. I asked him to get the girl who passed me twice so he did. She walked up looking at the boy co worker like why you ain't help her, she asked if I know what I want. Mind you I been sitting 25 minutes now. I asked her about the crawfish she told me the special and spice levels but she act like I'm bothering her, and plus they only have beer and wine so I politely told her thank you and left. The previous business Lonestar would have never gave such horrible service. I may try them again but no time soon.

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    Really great food and service! We'll be back! Crawfish boil was great and husband loved crawfish etouffe

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    Everyone loves the crawfish. I like the smoked turkey. Great place to unwind with some good friend and a bucket of cold ones. A++

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    The food is great!!! I loved how nice the waiters and service was. A very cool place to hang out. You should come it is worth it.

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    Delicious ! Everything was so fresh, crawfish was huge the clusters are perfectly boiled and the Mac is amazing !!!

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    First time going, food was good. Didn't get to try their crawfish . That's why I went but they sell it after 4.

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