Local favorite! Usually a line waiting for 5pm opening to pick up to go orders. BYOB if staying…read moreto eat! Casual shrimp and crawfish hut with all the sides!

The crawfish wasn't completely cooked nor was it well seasoned. The price was way too high for the…read morelack of quality of the food.

Stopped in to Steamboat Bills on a recent trip to Lousiana. This place definitely has that…read moreLouisiana Cajun charm. The restaurant was decorated as you would expect a good Cajun restaurant to be decorated in. Service was nice and friendly and you order at the register and they bring your food to you. Service was great even after we got our food. A server asked us if we needed refills and if we wanted them in to-go cups, which scored bonus points with me! Here's what I had on this lunch visit: The crawfish pistollette (8/10) which was a small appetizer that was bread with some crawfish etouffee on top. Bread was nicely cooked and the etouffee on top was delicious. Solid starter! The Cajun Cooking Sampler (9/10) - this was a sampler with 3 amazing dishes. I got the shrimp and crab gumbo, which is classic Louisiana gumbo and it was outstanding! The sampler also had a bowl of crawfish etouffee which was good but felt it needed a bit more etoufee to mix with the rice. Lastly, the special of the day was fish courtbouillon which was a fish in tomato based sauce over rice. I really enjoyed this as the fish has a great texture and there was a lot of flavor in the sauce. Overall, solid lunch meal in the $ to $$ range depending on what you order. Recommend you trying it for a great Cajun experience!

1.3 k reviews and 1.2 k pictures. I can't I imagine that my little voice can make an impact on a…read moreperson's decision to choose Steamboat Bills. But here I go.... From the direction we drove in from it looks like a tiny parking lot with 10 spaces. Someone was pulling out so we got front row parking. There is a MASSIVE parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Saturday Night 6:07- party of 2. The order and seating process is unusual. Place your order at the counter and they tell you which area to sit in. We were eating at 6:17. That's unreal. Alligator bites ($13) Shrimp tacos ($10) and Shrimp w/ crab gumbo. ($10) 2x miller lite ($7) dinner for 2- $45 Everything was absolutely amazing. I've read reviews where the people complained that the food was bland. And other people complained that the foods were too salty. I have zero complaints. We were completely satisfied. Thanks to Apple Maps and Yelp for helping us make this decision. We were only in for a wedding and wanted a unique experience that was local- not a chain.

Kqara was fantastic!! She was constantly making sure we were good. Beer was cold and the food was…read moregreat!! I ordered the loaded okra. I recommend anything on the menu.

I've visited enough times to know that the food can be a hit or miss…read more I'm sure every restaurant has an "off" day, so perhaps we visited when there was a different chef working. On our last visit, everything was pretty salty. I ordered the prime rib melt, but was very disappointed. Even the gator bites didn't taste like how I remembered them. The boudin balls were the saving grace. They were large (in comparison to the other boudin balls I've previously had) and very tasty. The sweet potato waffle fries weren't bad either. There's 35 photos that should be posted with this review.

Decided to give another chance and once again got let down. I don't know how u can even call them…read morecrawfish with how tiny there are super fucking tiny maybe one big one out of it all ordered about 15 mins ago and potato's need to boils a hell lot longer still raw and barley seasoning it's sad when fucking mvps does way better on crawfish than an actual crawfish place at least mvps cooked right with amazing seasoning and actual decent size crawfish pops needs new supplier and new stall I also could barley even peel them they pretty much all got stuck

Great boil, these guys know what they're doing. I got 5lbs of some of the best tasting crawfish I…read morehad in a long time. I'm a happy man with a happy belly.

I bought the last link of boudin and the last boudin ball on our way thru to Lafayette. I wished I…read morehad not stopped. The boudin had absolutely no salt or flavor at all. And the boudin ball was mediocre. I'm glad those were the last two because we would have had to thrown it like we did the rest of the boudin. Would not recommend this place for travelers expecting to try boudin for the first time. They would never eat it again. The only crackling they had were chicken. They were out of pork. Very disappointed.

I had no problem with the food, but they charge a surcharge if you use a credit card - actually, I…read moreused a debit card - of 4.1%. There are no notices that inform you there will be an upcharge. I was told my total, but after I put my card in the machine, it bumped up. I only had a boudin ball - so we're talking small amount of money. But - it was still a 4.1% increase - on a debit charge. After I looked up to make sure there is supposed to be notice posted - law in Louisiana that there is to be NO surcharge on a debit card.

Made a quick stop for late lunch. Portions were massive that we could not finish everything. Wished…read morethe fish fried crust was more crispy, but it wasn't too bad. The fish was cooked to perfection and did not have the weird fishy smell/taste. The etouffee was best tasting of the two dishes.

Loved the food. It was not over breaded nor over fried. Just fabulous. We had the best service…read moretoo

THE SET-UP (why here?) This place was recommended to me by…read moreone of the school Principals in the area and it did not disappoint whatsoever! I was told to come to this place over the gas station across the street so I decided why not? I arrived at 10:38am only to find out that they don't open until 11am. Normally I would just leave but I was already shown a menu... specifically the Heart Attack was brought to my attention so I decided to wait around until they opened. THE PLACE The dining area is very small. Only six tables but when you get there at 11am you don't seem to have to fight to get a seat. The outside of the building leaves a lot to be desired aesthetically but this has never derailed me from eating at a place. I love a great dive. THE SERVICE I got to meet the owner and I had a great conversation with her about how long she has been at this location. Very friendly. Very polite. After a little conversation you would have thought that we've know each other forever. If you are experiencing really fast service then keep driving by. Everything here is made to order and made to order means made to wait a few minutes. Now keep in mind that I don't mind waiting for handmade burgers. I will take that over frozen patties any day. THE FOOD I ordered a Cajun Cheeseburger with Bacon as well as the Heart Attack Sandwich. They were very accommodating with service as I order two items knowing that I was only going to eat half the burger and half of the heart attack. The rest was to be boxed up so that I could take my wife the other half for her lunch. The burger was fresh and delicious. Could have been bigger but that's just me being nit-picky. I loved the added touch of the fried jalapeños slices on it! The heart attack was delicious. I inhaled half of it instantly. It could be the perfect hangover remedy! SYNOPSIS- I found a new great place to eat and I will be back again. 5 stars - its definitely worth a try and worth going a little out of the way to enjoy!

When I go to Newton for my doctor's appointment, I usually go by and pick up lunch from here great…read moreservice, great food , with a homelike atmosphere.

They have gone cheap on their food products Now their food is no better than a drive thru…read morehamburger place. The food taste is not fresh and tasty. Very plain no salad included as menu said it was included

After spending much of the morning in Jennings touring the VA Home and meeting with the staff we…read morewant to experience a piece of the local culture for lunch. Babineaux's Cafe definitely met the criteria, it's definitely a part of the local history and culture. The exterior looks a little worn and the parking well it's random to say the least I think the locals here park wherever they feel comfortable and that's okay there's plenty of options. We were greeted by the friendly staff as soon as we walked in and found a seat without a wait although the place had already began to fill for lunch service. There's a lot of standard fare on the printed menus but my eyes went directly to the daily specials handwritten on the chalkboard which changes daily. The staff here is so efficient and quick to describe the specials and grab your drink order and of course they have freshly brewed sweet tea. After looking over the board I could not resist the home cooking option, a perfectly fried pork-chop, green beans, corn and of course a healthy portion of rice and gravy, it was outstanding so much like my momma made, we also ordered a club sandwich on toast, no frills just down home deliciousness. This is definitely a gem in the community and a must try if you want a taste of the local culture and to experience the unmatched hospitality from the people in southwest Louisiana, this is what I miss and always look forward to when returning to the state I was born and raised in...

If you live here you know. For those of us traveling through you need to know that this little…read morerestaurant is worth getting off the interstate for. It's not huge inside but we had no trouble getting a comfortable seat at lunchtime. There's a menu and there's a board of lunch specials. The friendly and attentive service couldn't be beat. If you see the grilled pork ribeye on the specials board you need to get it. The tastiest and most moist pork you may ever eat. The home cooked style vegetables will just make your meal a home run. We are already hoping that the timing on our next trip west coincides with lunchtime here and hopefully the grilled pork ribeye will be on the specials board.

We had a very good first visit to T-Doug's Cajun Cuisine in Ragley and were glad we pulled off the…read morehighway to check the hours on the door. The parking lot was empty and it didn't look open yet, but we turned out to be the first customers of the day. Service: From the start, service set a strong tone. The hostess was friendly, welcoming, and seated us promptly, clearly proud to show off the new, more spacious location with plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. Our server, Jada (who we later learned is a manager), was excellent: sweet, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always a step ahead of our needs. She even made a fresh pot of coffee for our dessert order. If T-Doug is putting people like her in leadership, he's doing something right. Ambiance: The dining room still has that "new" feel. It's clean, well-lit, and comfortable. The décor is functional and inviting without trying too hard, which fits the place well. Food & Drink: The current menu doesn't appear to be updated on the website, but it's easy to find on their Facebook page. There's a lot to choose from, including steaks and higher-end options that would make this a good spot for a special occasion. Overall, the menu suggests broad restaurant experience rather than a one-note concept. I didn't explore the bar much, but it looked well-stocked enough to suit most tastes. We started with homemade onion rings, which were a pleasant surprise: uniform and skinny, crunchy, well-cooked, and nicely seasoned. Beverages: We had waters along with a Rum Punch and T-Doug's Lemonade. Both cocktails were light and refreshing, didn't taste like a dry mix, and were balanced just right. Enough rum and vodka to relax, not enough to make you lose your religion. Entrées: Solid all around. The fried combo dinner featured hand-battered fish and shrimp with crispy fries and hushpuppies. Everything was cooked properly and satisfying. The Cajun club came on Texas toast, quartered and stacked high on a thick wooden skewer that would come in handy if the parking lot got rough. Roast beef cold cuts, American cheese (something a little less processed might have elevated it), lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, and turkey or chicken (not sure which one and don't remember the menu description). The bread was nicely toasted without being over-buttered, and thankfully the kitchen believes in restraint. No "swimming in mayo" here. Dessert: Beignets: bite-sized, crisp on the outside, soft inside, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, and not greasy or overly sweet. Perfect with hot black coffee served in proper mugs. Value: For the quality and quantity we received, prices felt very fair for this area. Kudos to the kitchen and chef. Having moved back to DeRidder from the Baton Rouge metro, we've decided that dining out should offer something we can't easily do at home. We both enjoy cooking, and T-Doug's clears that bar. We'll definitely be back, especially when the grill is (hopefully) running earlier in the day so we can try the steak selection.

Stopped by here midday last week and was impressed at the very nice new build! Inside had a…read morecharming and inviting feel. I ordered very simple things just to try the place out. My waitress has quick, kind, and courteous! The fried pickles were absolutely delicious. The Gumbo was ok. The shrimp Po-boy was good as well. Atmosphere - 5 stars Cleanliness - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food taste/quality - 4 stars I'd like to know what's the signature dish at this establishment. Kind of like when you go to Darrell's in Lake Charles you already know what you're ordering. It would be cool if this place had just one amazing signature dish that people will drive out of their way just to have.