Transport yourself to New Orleans right here in Pleasantville, NY! With a cozy, comfortable atmosphere and a genuine N'awlins vibe, the homage to New Orleans cuisine is unmistakable and absolutely delightful. The grilled oysters were pure perfection, garlicky, cheesy, and served piping hot! Paired with crusty bread to soak up every bit of that savory goodness. With Sunday's half-price special, we couldn't resist getting our own order. Just saying the word jambalaya makes me want to start singing ("Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and a fillet gumbo 'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio"), and once you taste it, you'll want to sing too. Shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage with rice--a timeless Creole classic. I couldn't resist these perfect sweet oysters with crispy fries, homemade coleslaw, and tartar sauce! We finished with some very tasty sugary beignets--most of which made their way back home as we were very full. The lavender lemonade was refreshing and delicious, but the Hurricane cocktail was truly exceptional. read more

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I periodically find myself in Pleasantville and have tried several restaurants in the main commercial hub. I'm consistently impressed, so when one of my cousins alerted me to the opening of Crawdaddy's I was instantly intrigued. Though I can take or leave Southern and Creole food, the great reviews were enough for me to want to check this place out - so my siblings, cousins, and I made plans to grab dinner here. Located on Wheeler Ave amongst several other businesses, Crawdaddy's welcomes you before you even enter by piping music outside. As we entered, we were greeted by the host who invited us to sit in the lounge while our table was being prepared. The lounge was off the entrance and had access to a window which peeked into the bar - it was small but effective for those waiting for a table and wanting a quick drink. The decor in the restaurant was well done - there was a good amount of flair on the wall but not so much that it was tacky or over the top. The tables were covered with brown paper and there were some random Mardi Gras beads placed there - this seemed a little sophomoric, but they're new so I can see this leveling up over time. We started with drinks; I had the lavender lemonade which had fresh flavor (I'm fighting for that Spring weather). The menu is broken up into apps and salads, po' boys, fry baskets, and roux and rice. We decided to start by splitting a few apps: dirty fries with beef debris, hush puppies, crawfish mac and cheese, and pimiento cheese. Everything was tasty - the standouts for me were the mac and cheese and the fries - the beef was optional and I definitely recommend going with it. The hush puppies were a little too bready for me (that might be my lack of eating them talking), but they came with a blueberry compound butter which was a nice touch. The pimiento cheese came with saltine crackers which was...a choice, but the cheese itself was good. For my main I went with the fried shrimp po' boy - this was quite massive and contained a lot of shrimp (not complaining). The bread was soft and it was paired with a creamy aioli and pickles - kinda messy but well worth the extra napkins. You could add fries for $4 (oof), but I opted not to which in retrospect was a good idea because the sandwich was filling enough. For dessert we went with beignets (shocking I know) in two varieties: classic powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar. Both were tasty - I mean it's fried dough so how bad can it be. The cinnamon ones came with a chocolate sauce which was a nice complement. Service was great - from the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted and all of the staff we interacted with afterward were very friendly. Food also came out at a good pace which is always a plus. Overall, I had a great experience at Crawdaddy's. While I don't run to this type of cuisine, they are serving good food here. If I ever found myself here again I wouldn't complain. read more

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jC from Westchester Stopped by Pleasantville's newest restaurant, "Crawdaddys" Ambiance was great lots of people and very lively, well lit interior and decor is pretty cool a New Orleans vibe Service was excellent, our waiter PJ was well spoken and friendly and very welcoming, great young man The food is very tasty, jambalaya was really flavorful, pork chop was nice and thick and tasty albeit a bit salty, Chicken tenders were very large and tasty, slaw was good, Hush puppy's were also pretty good, good luck to the owner and the staff I think Crawdaddys has a home in Pleasantville, cost isn't all that bad Remember always Mangia bene Vivi bene read more

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Delectable food, great and very accomodating staff, good location in town and in a town that is just the right distance from all crazy stuff in NYC. So it makes for a great evening to get away and relax and have something a little more exotic than normal. Worth the drive there if you live a little far from it. read more

Man listen! Run, don't walk, to Crawdaddy if you are craving authentic creole dishes with deeply complex and rich flavors. I went with a friend on a whim on a Thursday around 4pm. We were the only patrons and our server Omar told us it just opened recently. Omar was kind, patient and thorough! He made us feel right at home. We ended up ordering the chicken and sausage gumbo, grilled oysters, dirty fries with roast beef debris, beignets and bread pudding. .BABY, let me tell you! Everything was seasoned to perfection and came in hearty portions. No need to do the dishes because our plates went back to the kitchen CLEAN! Lol no but really it was that good! Literally I have no complaints! My only suggestion would be to bring back the Oyster Rockefeller (Omar told us they had them during the soft launch and we would've loved to try them) and possibly play some lively music. Other than that between the food, aesthetic and personable staff, Crawdaddy will be added to our roster of regular places to visit. read more

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen - Grilled Oysters Dirty Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pleasantville, New York

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Crawfish Etouffe was perfectly balanced with flavors! Server was attentive and friendly! They were out of oysters so call ahead if that's important to you! I'll be back! read more

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen - Crawfish Etoufee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pleasantville, New York

This new restaurant in Pleasantville is a must try! A little piece of New Orleans right here in Westchester. The ambiance was great! I loved the decorations and the art on the wall. The voodoo lounge and jazz music was a nice touch, but I wish the music they played was a little louder and had a more street jazz band vibe to it. The lounge could also use some high tops so people could have a drink or an appetizer. It's a cute space that seems underutilized.The staff were friendly and attentive which is always appreciated. Now let's get into the food because it was delicious and the portions were generous. The dirty fries were probably the best things I had here. 10/10 would recommend and I'm coming back just to eat them again. I loved the pimiento cheese, but I wish the cheese to cracker ratio had been better. An extra scoop of the cheese would've been perfect. I honestly did not care for the hush puppies. They were dry and the blueberry butter didn't add anything to the flavor. They would've been better with the Cajun remoulade. The jambalaya was phenomenal! I've never had it before so I have nothing to compare it to, but I thought it was super flavorful. The po boy was very filling. The acidity worked really well with pickles and mayonnaise together, and the shrimps were perfectly fried. The veg-head is a really great vegan option. It was a good mix of vegetables and it was very tasty. I wasn't super impressed with the beignets. They were warm and doughy, but I've had better. I also tried the lavender lemonade cocktail and it was light and refreshing. Overall, I think this restaurant was really good, and I can't wait to go back. I'll be dreaming about the dirty fries. read more

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I came in for their Soft Launch so it's hard to rate a place (especially on service) when they first open so I'll have to come back. Ambiance - beautiful! Love the decor and artwork on the walls. You can see all the little details and it's very appreciated. Love the music on the curbside too! New Orleans jazz which is great! "The Voodoo Lounge" could use more seats to complete the area. I would open up the bar so there are another two or three seats in this space. Food - the jambalaya was out of this world! The po-boy sandwiches should have their bread toasted a bit more. Also maybe a side of greens to balance it out. The hush puppies were definitely the worst things we tried. No flavor and you should have a soft butter spread instead of a hard one. Somebody who I ate with actually bit into the ball of butter thinking it was a hush puppy. Also, I would add some virgin speciality drinks like sweet tea or cafe du monde coffee. Overall, I still can't stop speaking about the jambalaya and the beautiful decor. I'll have to come back :) read more

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pleasantville, New York

Excellent addition to the line up of exceptional restaurants in Pleasantville. The theming inside is very well done, there is the "voodoo lounge" where you can get a drink from the bar window which serves their voodoo lounge exclusive cocktails (the matcha do about voodoo and Mississippi river marg are both great and have unique flavors). The lounge is a great space when waiting for a table or just to hang out and enjoy a cocktail. In the main dining room there is various pieces of art, photographs, and other items from New Orleans adorning the walls. We've been three times and the food has been delicious every time. As we explore the menu trying different things on our visits, the common denominator is the fried catfish fry basket. I am a bit of a fried fish connoisseur, and I have never had fried fish this good anywhere in Westchester, and the homemade french fries pair great with it. The fish's breading is seasoned very well and the remoulade on the side compliments the spice. It has been consistently perfect on each of our visits. For entrees we have also tried the shrimp and grits, which comes with monster, shell on, perfectly tender shrimp in a spicy seafood sauce over grits; the roast beef debris po boy which was huge and loaded with tender shredded beef remoulade and lettuce on a tasty sub roll; and the Jambalaya which had great flavor with every component cooked perfectly, we would have liked a little more spice though. For appetizers the stand out so far has been the very creamy and decadent crawfish mac and cheese, with crawfish being a great stand-in for lobster you would usually expect. The Hush puppies with blueberry butter and the pimento cheese are also good but I wish there was a little more butter (they will bring more if you ask) and cheese to compliment the number of hush puppies and crackers provided respectfully. Looking forward to trying the dirty fries on a future visit. Service has always been very friendly and attentive. We have happily added Crawdaddy's to our rotation of restaurants that we go to and look forward to trying more of their great food! read more

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These are the reviews I hate to post. Food= less than great. It was Mediocre at best Service was absolutely horrible- only one host/waiter/restaurant slave HATES HATES HATES his job. Unfriendly mumbler- did not want to serve (hate that word to describe person whom provides me a service) the tables provided. Pleaseeeeeeee do not ask for ANYTHING (sauce that was supposed to come with meal) If McDonald's is closed and all other places in Pleasantville is closed then come here to survive death .... Other than that.. no please no thank you If you want to enjoy a meal ---- go elsewhere Will probably never come again. Food not motivation Service not motivation read more

We came to Crawdaddy's for brunch a week ago. It was SO GOOD. Well worth the drive or train to pleasantville. I personally came by public transit from Jersey City (path to the subway to the metro north), and I'd do it again. It transported me back to Nola. The brunch menu looked good but I wanted the seafood gumbo. It was loaded with seafood-muscles, shrimp, crawfish, clams. And it was so flavorful. Great portion size too. We split the skillet cornbread with blueberry butter. It's not the best cornbread I've ever had but we enjoyed it. My husband got the crawfish frittata off the brunch menu and loved it. I had a bite and it was good. Our friend got the chicken and waffles and he likewise loved it. We also enjoyed the bottomless mimosas. The service was decent. It got busier as time went on because it was Father's Day. read more

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Dined a second time here. Entertainment provided in form of acoustic guitarist & singer during this service. Food takes considerable amount of time to come out, small wait staff (one guy, 2 waiters the first time ate here) and possibly small kitchen staff. Po'boy sandwich was OUTSTANDING! Bread was soft, remoulade & pickles & lettuce was not too much, and was stuffed with fish of choice (catfish). Also tried the Pork Chop entree. Pork Chop was juicy, not severely dry and rice & red beans with diced bacon was perfect with it. This place does not disappoint in the food offered. read more

We had such a fabulous meal. Came to celebrate a birthday. Everything was delicious! The mussels are not be missed! And beignets for dessert! Drinks were on point. Chris is the best waiter: super attentive, helpful in what we ordered, and all around terrific waiter! We cannot wait to go back. read more

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Terrific newcomer to Pleasantville, and really great to have Cajun / Creole food in the upper Westchester area. Just had one meal there so far but we ordered three different entrées two of which were terrific and the third was good, but nothing amazing. I got the seafood gumbo, which was really delicious . Very generous portions too. We also ordered an appetizer which was delicious, but I'm having trouble remembering what we got. I'm definitely planning to go back a couple more times and will update the review then with more specifics. Very nice and helpful wait staff. read more

Great food! Cozy and NoLa like environment. I absolutely would come back here. Get the Jambayla or Po' Boy read more

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pleasantville, New York

A disappointing evening of dining... We shared two starters: The Fried Oysters with cajun remoulade was fine and enjoyed. However the "Hush Puppies" corn fritters were beyond dry and could not be finished. The accompanying butter couldn't help this election. The main courses included a tastelessly average Chicken Gumbo and Blackened Catfish. The catfish - surrounded by a large of potatoes - was portioned small. Service was mixed. Our waiter was polite and attentive however there were other servers with little or nothing to do but associate and kid amongst themselves. Vulgarities among themselves were heard and not appreciated. read more

For a soft opening, food was good. Place had a good crowd. Ambiance was fine but not decorated in New Orleans style. But that will likely come soon. Crawfish Mac &Cheese was good. Had some heat. Oyster fry was great. Tender and delicious with yummy tarter sauce. Pimento cheese app was very good. Hot pepper jelly on top was perfect. And the jambalaya was done very well. Service was excellent. Servers were friendly as was the owner. And the lounge looks really cool as well. Give them a try. read more

I'm so happy there is a Creole restaurant right here in Westchester as I've always enjoyed the vibes of these types of places when I see them online and I really love the culture. The inside REALLY takes in on that as I really feel like I'm there as it's truly pays tribute to NOLA. The service was amazing as well. I am vegan, so my boyfriend and I came here to try both vegan entrees and OMG, they were full of flavor and so delicious. I'm glad they can accommodate as I would want to come back to eat them again and try more of the drinks! read more

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This was our first dining experience at Crawdaddy's and it won't be our last. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all top notch. Our server Angela was delightful and very professional. My husband ordered the Jambalaya and I had the vegan Voodoo bowl. The shrimp in the Jambalaya were huge! My husband finished every last drop. The vegan voodoo bowl was well seasoned and very tasty. The portion was big enough to take some home. My husband got to have his favorite drink from New Orleans, a Sazerac and I had the Lavender Lemonade. My drink was delicious and refreshing. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to my next trip there. read more

Great new spot in Pleasantville. Food was incredible and real deal NOLA taste and charm in westchester! Drinks were great too , will definitely be back, a must try ! read more

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What a great place. Food is amazing. Cocktails need help. Weak, small and overpriced. Food is great. Crawfish Etoufe, jambalaya and dirty fries rock!!! read more

Great food love the atmosphere ,I never experienced eating from Creole Kitchen. I ordered the shrimp jambalaya i'm not a spicy eater so I asked them to go light on spice and they did and it was delicious. my business is right across the street and my customers ask me all the time how is the food and I told them it's delicious !! read more

Website menu listed Fried Shrimp Po'boy. In the restaurant, it is "popcorn shrimp Po'boy. Not appropriate shrimp for this sandwich...cheaper type of shrimp and strange bad rubbery texture. $18 plus added fries (they were good) for $4. Wife had fried shrimp basket, again sad popcorn shrimp for $19 but it came with fries (??) and a very strange coleslaw - the cabbage looked and tasted old. Ordered two cocktails which were tasty but light on the alcohol. $32. Was looking forward to the p'o boy and Sazerac - sadly disappointed. Service was ok to indifferent. read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing ambiance. We had a few cocktails and they were all delicious then started with the fried oysters, best I've had in my life. A must order! I got the seafood gumbo and my wife got the whiskey mussels and we both slurped and licked our bowls clean. We had to order a shrimp poboy to-go because we were so impressed by the food and wanted to try more but we were full. We ate the shrimp poboy a little later and loved that too! Highly recommend Crawdaddy's! read more

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I will start from the beginning. Nola is one of my favorite cities. We've been several times. Hearing that there is a New Orleansesk restaurant in the area had me at hello. We must have caught them on an off night. We waited 15 minutes to be seated but quickly realized it was because there was just one young gentleman running the entire establishment. He was the host, bartender, seater, waiter and bus boy! He did an amazing job! Give that young man a raise and a promotion. He stayed calm and kind under immense pressure. Needless to say we had to wait for our main course. The starter came out within 20 minutes of being seated and the main , an additional 35-40 minutes later. The food was delicious. That was the save of this review. I will be back with other Nola lovers and hope that the staff shows up for my next visit. The vibe of the restaurant is quaint and giving a great bourbon street vibe. Give them a try and be extra kind to Marco- the one man show!! read more

What a cool place we found driving through New York on the way home from Philly. Terrific food and good service.

food was amazing so was service! The restaurant it self was also very fun. I recommend the gumbo, hushpuppies and catfish everything was very good! read more

The service, food and cocktails are all top- notch. I had the Brisket and Chicken Hash - just yummy. The place puts you right down on Bourben Street. Laissez les bons temps rouler. read more

Food was good and staff friendly. Parking was ok. Park at the train station to get ample time on the meter. The street meter was only allowing 1 hour. read more

Stopped by today for the first time. I had the jambalaya, my wife had the voodoo vegan bowl. What's not photoed were the beignet, which took a while since the waiter said they were being made to order. Service was great, food delicious. We'll be back. read more

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@crawdaddyscreolekitchen was horrible. The server was half asleep. He and bartender were totally disengaged. We waited for our food for a LONG time. They broke glasses behind the bar. The cops were ringing bell and no orders came out. There were seven tables not a full house. Total disappointment! Never again. read more

Great authentic New Orleans style food with decor that makes you feel like you're transported there! Service and drinks were incredible as well. read more

If you have the opportunity to plan ahead, I'd recommend making a reservation, especially on a Saturday night. We waited 45 minutes for a table but it was so worth the wait! The food is just amazing. We had the crayfish etouffee and the jambalaya and the flavor combos were just incredible and tickled our taste buds. Two strong thumbs up on the food and the atmosphere! We will be back! read more

Looking for a place to stop north of NYC, we tried this spot in Pleasantville and were glad we did. Excellent food at a good price in an unpretentious setting, easily accessible to the highway. We would definitely return. read more

Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen has it all... great food lovingly prepared, attentive and pleasant staff, right-sized dining with proper ambiance.... Thank you for a delightful experience, and looking forward to returning soon! read more

Finally got to try this fabulous new spot! Went with a big group (highly recommend this strategically so you can try more options!). Has a cool lounge area upon entering. Overall atmosphere of the main area was relatively casual, lively, and fun with NOLA inspired memorabilia and tunes! Highlights include the delightfully delicious cocktails (we hit up most of them and you really can't go wrong!), the dirty fries (go for the beef "debris" on top!!), grilled and fried oysters, and the perfectly balanced and oh so tasty baby spinach salad. For entrees, the steak frites were so damn good we ordered a second order! I'm also into veggie focused dishes and the veg head delivered on fun different textures and flavors. The shrimp and grits had a little heat to it and I will be going back just for that as well as the crawfish etouffe. Don't know what that is?! Neither did I but basically it's a perfect bite in every bite! We also had the seafood gumbo which was delicious as well and packed with big fat shrimp, crawfish, oysters and mussels. Beignets for dessert were on point! Perfect balance of light/ dense with just the right amount of chewy.. Can't wait to go back.. next on the agenda is the chicken and andouille gumbo and the jumbalaya.. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for lunch and drinks & they did not disappoint!! The service here is 10/10... VIC made us feel extremely comfortable & was an amazing host. The CATFISH POBOY is a must try. The ambiance was very casual yet detailed with bringing some of NOLA to NY. Will definitely be back read more

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I got the steak I asked for it medium rare. It came more rare, but that wasn't the problem. The problem was the amount of fat on it. There was so much fat. It was half the steak $36 for fat and it undercooked the rest. the food was oh OK. The fries were super salty but flavorful the grits were good, the cheese appetizers was very good but the saltines with it can't you get a little more expensive cracker that has some flavor the barbecued grits and shrimp were quite annoying to open the shrimp while you're trying to eat. Peel and eat shrimp on top of grits and gravy doesn't make sense. It was OK just OK. read more

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pleasantville, New York

A great find! Love NOLA and now Crawdaddy's. Have the beignets! Though I'd like them square and bigger, they were very good! The vibe is very cool. I will be back for a Mint julep in the Voodoo Lounge. Food was great! read more

Ambience is great. Service could have been better. Asked to take food home and was given a box to load it myself. Had to ask for a bag to put it in. Since I am from New Orleans, I was greatly disappointed in the food. Nothing Cajun or creole about it. However, since most New Yorkers have never eaten real Creole food, they probably won't notice. read more