Being in Baton Rouge for only a few days and having a tight schedule on top of that , I knew I could not leave without trying some local cajun cooking. I knew I found the right spot when I pulled up and the parking lot was full of local tags. To say the place was packed is an understatement. Regardless of the crowd, I placed my order for Seafood Gumbo, red beans and rice with sausage and okra and an order of Boudin Balls.. and no it was not all for me, but I was allowed to sample the sausage, Boudin Balls as well as the rice and red beans... Along with my Seafood Gumbo, it all had a great taste. Portions were large and the staff at the front counter was friendly and efficient ... There are a large number of cajun restaurants in Baton Rouge.. I want to try them all but I will make sure I get back to Crawford's the next time I am in Baton Rouge read more

This was our first time visiting Crawford's. We arrived less than an hour before closing which would cause eye rolls at most places. The staff welcomed us like family! Ken (the owner) came by our table multiple times to check on us and make sure we were satisfied. We will definitely return the next time we visit LSU/BTR. read more

We were driving through town on our way from Alabama to Texas. We wanted to try a place nearby but it was closed. We are so fortunate to try this place! Hush puppies melted in our mouth. Fish was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Thank you, Ms. Wanda, for a lovely meal. God bless y'all! If you haven't tried this place, you are in for a delicious treat! read more

Delicious catfish and free ice cream. What more can one ask for . Can't wait to try their hamburgers. Just ran a review on their hamburgers and my mouth started to water read more

This is a nice little family oriented restaurant. Great for lunch. Nice friendly waiters and staff. I last went on a Friday and there was a nice salad bar. I had the fish with cream sauce. I would have liked it over rice but it was good nevertheless. I like sweet drinks and the sweet tea was sweet just like I like it! Fast service. read more

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I greatly enjoy Crawfords. It is consistently the best fried catfish. The wait staff is friendly and a nice laid back neighborhood/family atmosphere. read more

It's always Good, that's y we keep coming back. The Fish & Shrimp are really good, the Burgers are Great also. They also have all u can eat(fish & Shrimp). read more

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I really appreciate that The food came piping hot! Their seafood gumbo, hush puppies and catfish are delicious! Will come again!

Best fish I've ever eaten and I've eaten a lot of fish! Live in Texas but already planning a trip back just for this fish!

Simple. No frills diner. Good grits, perfect eggs, nice biscuits, hash browns weren't greasy and sausage was nicely portioned. Nice service. NO FRILLS PEOPLE. Just good and cheap breakfast that hits the spot! read more

The best fried catfish I have ever eaten. The staff and owners are nice, and polite. After your meal you get soft serve ice cream. I have been eating at this restaurant for over 28 yrs. we always bring my elderly family dinners too. The waitress always give me their ice cream too. The restaurant is a little dated, but the food is to die for. Yum yum! read more

Very tasty fried fish and shrimp. Also the ice cream and pound cake is great. Ask for the all you can eat fish , shrimp and gumbo special. read more

Crawford's Restaurant - Seafood Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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You always feel like a regular here, which is good because we are starting to become one. Breakfast and lunch are served Monday-Thursday, then all three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Friday's and Saturday's, closed Sundays. Love their C-fish and tarter sauces. I never leave hungry and the wait staff is always friendly. A true neighborhood gem for reliable friendly service and good home cooked meal. read more

Ken, just when I thought it couldn't get any better, you expand the menu ! The new items look great ! And the old items are still always great ! The service is always first class and you always make your customers feel as if they are part of the Crawford family ! Thanks for being a great business owner ! read more

Stopped at Lunch on a friday. Ordered catfish plate. The fish was the best I've had , thin cut , fresh , hot, very taste. Fries were ok. Mac and cheese was creamy and above average. Service was slow but thats a sign of the times. The staff was literally running around . they were honestly doing the best they could. read more

Really good omelette at a good price. Only Sweet-n-Low on the table but Stevia is available if you ask for it. Biscuits were undercooked to my taste but I know some people like them like that. I'll definitely be back for breakfast. read more

Very dark interior place. The windows are dark and the inside is old and dark. Waitress staff was friendly. I won't return because of how old everything look read more

I found this on Yelp as a checkpoint in my drive from Atlanta to Houston. I wanted to have some unassuming but good southern fry catfish. The restaurant seems to be close to I10 but there were a few turns to get there. The restaurant is in the middle of a shady area and I was worried about the parking safety a bit but nothing happened. The catfish was really good and the lunch combo with an all you can eat salad did the trick. The food was great but I don't think I will come again. Overall it was a good find read more

Great food and great service, the catfish was delicious, we will definitely be back!!!

Just tried this restaurant for the first time tonight. Even though it's on a major thoroughfare, it's easy to miss. If you're looking for good fried catfish or just classic Cajun cuisine I would suggest coming here! Like other reviews, the vibe is mom and pop but the food is delish! Service is great! You pay at the counter when you are done eating. There is a desert bar as well. I had the chicken fried steak dinner with two sides. I highly recommend the loaded mashed potatoes. Mac and cheese is also good! Will be returning soon! I hear the catfish is some of the best! All you can eat catfish weekdays for lunch and on Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. This restaurant is off the beaten path. Do give it a try! read more

Crawford's has some of the best catfish in Baton Rouge, no question. The service is below par, so don't expect your food quickly. Nothing special about the sides or the salad, but I keep coming back for all you can eat catfish! read more

Passing through from Texas to Florida and we decided to give this cute stop a try and we are so glad we did. It was awesome! First, we self seated and shortly followed our server with menus immediately asking if we were looking for breakfast or lunch. With only 10 minutes left before they stopped serving breakfast, she quickly became attentive and even went out of her way to have my boyfriend look over a menu while he was waiting for our kid to come out of the bathroom. She was quick enough to help us make a choice and get the order in placed right on time. I ordered the Cajun Style Omelette and to say it was great would be an understatement. The only thing i would have wanted to add is a little more spicy heat to it but other than that it hit the spot. SOOO SATISFIED! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to take a break from the long road and enjoy a tasty home cooked breakfast. read more

The food was not as I remembered They really have went down in taste The best thing was the Water an Lemon Never again total waste of money read more

I'm excited to leave a great review for Crawfords! Now, let me preface by saying this is a hole in the wall. Very clean, but not fancy by any means. If you are looking for white tablecloths and fancy China or dinnerware, this is not the place for you. My family (party of 10) decided to get together for a Friday dinner. Service was very fast and super friendly. The owner, Ken, stopped by our table to check on us more than once. On Friday and Saturday evenings, they have all you can eat fried fish and shrimp. It comes with a side item and access to the salad and dessert bar. You also receive your choice of unlimited soup / seafood gumbo, étouffée or shrimp and corn soup. They also start you off with complimentary hush puppies. It is an incredible deal - $12.99. The fish and shrimp were seasoned well; especially the touch of lemon on the fish. The seafood gumbo wasn't bad, but the étouffée was really good. Our waitress was very attentive, even with such a large party. I will definitely return and was very pleased with my visit. Keep up the good work. Ps. They are very kid friendly - super affordable kids menu with lots of options. read more

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The first time my husband and I tried to go here for lunch, we didn't eat there...because it was so crowded. That was a good sign to us! Although we'd never eaten there, we decided to order a catfish platter/ party tray for tailgating. It was the BEST! It had a lemony taste to it which made it even better. Everytime one of our guest bit into a piece of the fish for the first time, their words were always the same: Where did y'all get this from? WIN-WIN! I would HIGHLY recommend Crawford's to all of my neighbors, co-workers, and "framily"! read more

Great good and service, very reasonable prices! The catfish is fantastic; cooked to crispy perfection and seasoned really well. Big portions and friendly staff. We'll definitely be back! read more

Try the blueberry pie! Crawfords is a great hole-in-the-wall Louisiana style restaurant. Their lunches are great and the place gets packed around noon. The "two" means it's the second Crawford's in Louisiana with the first being in Denham Springs. I had some jambalaya and their blueberry pie which was amazing. I highly recommend trying it out if you are in the area and looking for something new. read more

Buscuits eggs bacon and grits were very good. They gave me two glazed triangles to try which were great and I ordered a dozen of them to bring home to the kiddos. Another good breakfast place in town. read more

I ate here like 4 years ago, the all you can eat catfish and fried shrimp. The value is amazing for the all you can eat, they give you so much and the quality is great. The service is great too and they make sure you are well fed. It was so good, I kept eating way past what my body could probably handle. Now I am just a small girl from california, but Louisiana food really hits different, and this place was a prime example of that. I ate so much I did not have a good time in the bathroom, however this is completely my fault and nothing on the restaurant. 10/10 would still stuff myself again until i blow up. read more

Again looking for something different. Came on my favorite app to find it! The atmosphere had a mom and pop feel to it. Saw she bible verses and their commandments on the wall. Even left with some literature about our Father! That was all a plus for me! The wait was a little longer than we r used to once its taken. There was a large table that was there before we came in. Waitress was awesome! Someone took a pic of her and had it on their review. She was the sweetest and nicest person! She turned our visit into a very pleasant one, despite the almost 35 minute war for our food. We will come back to this place again, just earlier next time! *the biscuits r spectacular! My seafood omelette was delish! Forgot to take pics because we were hungry! I will next time! read more

The best fried seafood for hundreds of miles (yes, better than all the places that locals always mention, and I'm a local). An added benefit is that the sides are very good, particularly the greens. No, you shouldn't gobble fried seafood everyday. But when you do, do it here. read more

Some of the best fried catfish and hush puppies I have ever had at a great price. The boudin balls were really good too. I would recommend. read more

Crawford's Restaurant - Fried catfish and hush puppies - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

seriously feels like home here!! the food and service is amazing. we went for the first time last week and it's our new favorite spot!

I have been coming here with my fiance for the past 4 years. I have NEVER liked fried catfish, EVER, but THIS fried catfish...epic! I have tried a lot of different things on the menu and although I've never been disappointed, it's hard for me to pass up the catfish. Friendly and hospitable staff and owner. Feels like family when you walk in. Will always be my one and only spot for catfish. read more

Read several reviews before selecting this restaurant because I was craving some good fish. Ended up traveling 25mins across town to get here and was greeted kindly upon entry and promptly attended to. Ordered AYCE catfish and shrimp with okra and potato salad. Server asked if I wanted crawfish étouffée or gumbo. I asked for her advice and she brought me both! She brought out some delicious homemade hush puppies with my étouffée and gumbo with some especially good sweet tea. Gumbo definitely out scored the étouffée for me, but I finished both. Food came out within 6mins and though sides and shrimp were nothing to die for, the fish was everything I've read about. Asked for a little more fish and server came back with a freshly cooked bowel in about 3.5mins. SUPER QUICK!! Service and fish were a 10; while everything else was above average-exceptional as well. That's how it went down for me; hope you enjoy your experience here as well. Note: I noticed that the owner often responds to those with a less than desirable experience. That's a GOOD sign people!! read more

The fried catfish is amazing and they have some of the best hush puppies in the city! Red beans and rice is the bomb! Would gladly drive in rush hour traffic to Crawford's. The food is worth it. Also, you can call to order! read more

This is truly a hole-in-the-wall kind of restaurant. The food is exceptional. Authentic Cajun, fried seafood establishment in addition to classic southern fare. Prices are low to reasonable. Restaurant was busy for Saturday dinner. Wait staff were very welcoming. Everything tasted fresh. I will be returning soon. Excited to try their all you can eat catfish! read more

Great home cookin' food like your grandma made it! Very reasonably priced and very friendly waitresses. They actually had a problem with our order and the manager came out himself to apologize and gave us the missing food for free! Very fun hole-in-the-wall place to eat. The all you can eat buffet on the weekend is great too! read more

Best catfish in town, by far. AYCE is very reasonably priced and the complimentary dessert is special.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! We were passing thru to Pensacola and stopped in Baton Rouge for the evening. I was looking for a place close to our hotel and we found this place. I am from Texas and I love family owned restaurants. From the moment that we walked in to the time we left, it was very warm and welcoming. The food was amazing and a great price for what you get. When we pass thru again, we will definitely be eating here again. read more