Came to see a live musician that they have play occasionally, which is a nice addition to the place as long as the weather is good outside. The guy's name slips my mind, but he plays a variety of beatbox accompanied sax forward genres. Good stuff, out of the surreal vibe. If you like crayfish, this is the place for you. They are boiled in the same manner you would find in NOLA. Like everything these days, it seemed a little pricey for what used to be cheap eats. My wife and I split the shrimp po-boy with a side of the gumbo. Both were quite good and reasonably priced. Good beer selection. The glass of wine was on the rather large size, so no complaints on that front. The service is good. We were at a large table with multiple checks and they managed it all quite deftly (no small feat (sp?/ww?). read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Nothing says, "Let's try this place," like "Our last day will be..." I actually thought we had been here before, but it was another place with a similar name; because believe me, I would not have forgotten coming here. It's a small place with years of memorabilia on the walls. Every time I looked up, I saw something I hadn't seen before. I hope that they are able to share or keep as much of that as they can after they closed. They were pretty busy since they were within a couple days of closing. We started with the boudin, which I admit I didn't read it completely and thought we might be getting boudin balls. This boudin was the rice dish, and it was served with "ruffled" chips. I decided to use the boudin as a 'dip' and scooped it up with the chips. Ooo-ee that was good. I had the Blackened Shrimp with sides of red beans and rice and gouda grits. Washed it all down with an Abita Strawberry Lager. read more

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This was our first time here. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the nice weather. The service was super relaxed and talking to the waiter felt like talking to a friend. It's a pretty small place which is usually a pretty good indication that the food will be authentic to the cuisine being advertised and the place was pretty packed which is also a good sign! The tables inside weren't nearly as spread out as the ones outside so if you like your space and the weather is accommodating, definitely grab a patio seat! Lots of menu items sounded good so I asked our server for some ideas and he suggested the seafood rotini and smothered pork roast so my husband and I each got one. Both were really good! The pasta was a little spicy for me but I am generally a pretty mild girlie. The pork roast dish was right up my alley though! Would totally order it for myself next time! The alligator bites and accompanying sauce were also really good. Would love to try the crawfish and shrimp quesadilla in the future, too! read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Seafood Rotini. Spicy! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came for dinner during the last few days of service; unfortunately, we had never been before. It was crowded, but we were able to find a table, and I could tell the staff was hustling. We ordered boudin for an appetizer, and it was interesting that it was served with potato chips. When we ordered, they did tell us they weren't serving corn as a side anymore that night. I think they were reserving it for those who ordered the crawfish. I got the Shrimp Fettucine and a side of jalapeno black eyed peas. As you can see, that's not fettucine, but bow tie pasta is fine by me. They did apologize for running out. It was all very good, and pretty filling. Leftovers made for a great lunch the next day. Sorry to see this place go, but enjoyed being able to try it. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Shrimp Bowtie (sub for Fettucine) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Sadly the owners retired as of 06/21/25. I came here on the last day of operation since I had never dined here before. I had to check it out! You seat yourself and they come take your order. This is a very casual dining space with that Nola flair. The gentleman server immediately took my drink order and shortly afterwards I ordered. The seafood gumbo was good & definitely has a kick to it!! I loved the spice level it carried. Of course I had to get some crawfish and those babies were outstanding. And let me just tell you this, I am not a sauce person but their remoulade sauce is absolutely delicious. Yes!!!!! It!!! Is!!!! It paired nicely and balanced the spice of the crawfish , corn and potatoes. 10/10. Don't play! I was totally satisfied with my meal! I can tell this establishment will definitely be missed after serving the community for over 30 years. I just hate it took me so long to try them out. read more

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Crazy Cajuns is an iconic Oak Mountain neighborhood hangout. The live music, especially Jerry Robbins, draws a fun crowd. We had the shrimp po-boy and a cup of gumbo. The gumbo was tasty. Others in our group ordered the crab claws, crawfish, grouper and salads. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. Ambiance is extremely casual, with folding chairs, metal tables, paper towels for napkins. It's the proverbial "hole in a wall" experience. Come for the music, bring your friends and enjoy a cup of gumbo! read more

Stoped here for some Cajun and was not disappointed. We ordered seafood rotini and it was delicious with just the right amount of spice

The server didn't turn in our order. Mistakes happen, I get it. But once the mistake is recognized, fix it quickly. Food continued to come out to multiple tables and we continued to wait Extremely poor response to a problem. read more

Crazy Cajuns is the best little Cajun restaurant around. Just great eats all around. No white glove here - just my style. Homey, sit yourself, and kick back. Great little joint with family service to please! It's #1 on our list and has been for years! read more

New owners still have the same terrible service. No Nana Pudding because the good server who made it quit because she could not make a living. Crawfish season would be OK if they did not buy the puniest crawfish available. So small that It takes forever to peel them for my girlfriend that has fancy nails. The latest owner's servers are worse and they need to get some women that smile and know how to provide good customer service. Obviously nobody goes there. except during crawfish season. Id base my tips at 5% until the new owner reevaluates why the previous owner had to sell and still has the same issues. read more

Food and service were superb! Nice afternoon to sit outside and enjoy a delicious lunch and catch up with friends. I ordered the Shrimp and crawfish quesadilla and it was perfect! read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Shrimp and crawfish quesadilla, ya-ya gumbo, spicy ranch dipping sauce. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'd been wanting to try this spot for a few weeks. After a midweek venture to 280 to help a friend, she recommended Crazy Cajun for dinner... perfect. We arrived around 6ish on a Thursday and this little spot was jumping. It's a bit of a hole in the wall but they do have some outdoor (sidewalk) seating. We grabbed one of the 2 tables available inside. It was clear that wait staff was limited... only about 3 people handling the crowd. After a minute or so, a young man greeted us and got our drink orders. He was clearly busy but took time to make us feel like we were his only table (that's the Southern charm that I love)! We skipped apps and ordered our meals. We all got the lemon pepper catfish which comes with a side and a sampler for $14. I chose gumbo Yaya (sampler) and jalapeño black eye peas( side). While we waited for our food, I noticed many orders of boiled crawfish going out... must be yummy. Our plates arrived, no lemon pepper in the fish. The gumbo was a bit bland to me but had lots of heat, a bit too much for me (my nose was running). The peas had good taste and the fish was good. I had to remind them that there was no lemon pepper. He brought some out in a sauce cup. Now, that little drizzle of lemon pepper did it for me... it took my catfish to higher heights! Oh, I also ordered a side of fried shrimp for $7. They were yummy, nothing standout though. I tasted my sister's garlic mashed potatoes and they were pretty amazing. All in all, I would return. The food is priced nicely but I didn't have anything standout (except those potatoes). Maybe I'll try a boiling pot dish or a grilled item on my future visit. If your out 280 and hankering for some Cajun, stop by for that Southern charm... it's worth it. read more

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Food, service, Ambiance are great a true gem to birmingham. I love that it is close and it's not the same stuff. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Crawfish! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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These guys have the best gumbo in town. The roux is dark and they aren't shy about giving it a nice kick of spice. Fried oysters or royal reds are my go to dishes but I've never had anything there that I didn't care for. It's a small place with a casual vibe and friendly service. read more

Food is always amazing. Lulu and Robert do an incredible job. Been coming here for 20 plus years and have yet to grow tired of it. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is our favorite Cajun joint in Birmingham. The food is always amazing and the best service in town.

Everything is good here but the sides are fanfreakingtastic. Creamy Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, the best Cheese Grits in town. The Cajun Meatloaf is what I'm currently stuck on. Don't sleep on the Banana Pudding with crushed-up Heath bar. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Helen Waite - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I must say this restaurant is amazing... my friend referred me and she went 8 years ago lol. The food was amazing, I'm a truck driver and they went out of there way to help me. I wasn't able to make it the night I called but I came the next morning and made sure I was one of the first customers. It did start to get busy *as it should* and the server did wonderful keeping up w/ everyone. I was also given some extra Étouffée which was a plus. I ordered a wine as well as the grits (AMAZING, even when I ate them cold in my truck) and the dessert. I was able to meet the owner before I left and he was very nice and greeted me remembering me from the day before. I would totally recommend. Great food and service, it's definitely a wonderful vibe. 10/10 experience & good prices... I'll be back soon. read more

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Excellent service. Grouper was just ok. The oysters were yummy!!! Everything had a similar taste. It was decent. I would eat here again read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Fried oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Crazy Cajan Boiling Point has the best fried oysters ever. I can't seem to get enough of them. Their remolaude sauce is superb, and their garden salad is always fresh. You'll love their creole ranch dressing for sure. Crazy Cajan is a down home place where you'll get to know the owners Robert and Lulu Reader. I love their Royal Reds too. Crazy Cajun is known for its crawfish and snow crabs. According to my true Cajun friends, they can't be beat. read more

I went to this restaurant on Saturday, April 16th, to place a carry out order of 3lbs. of crawfish. When the female Asian server came over to take my order, I told her I wanted to order 3lbs of crawfish to go, she told me that they did not do carry out orders of crawfish. I was told that I had to eat it there, never mind that two weeks ago I was able to carry out crawfish. When I asked if I ordered in, eat a few and then ask for a to go plate. She stop me and said, "We know the trick. You have to eat it all there and throw what is left away." I left this establishment immediately. The following Tuesday, I had a white friend of mine to call an place an order of crawfish to go. They were happy to get ready to take her order she repeated that it was a carry out order. The man on the phone said he understood, go head with your order. My friend asked him why weren't they taking to go orders on Saturday, he said, "Oh, Saturday we were doing dine in only crawfish but we were running low." To make a long story short, if you notice I talked about ethnicities because I am a middle aged black woman from Birmingham. I felt humiliated and discriminated against when that Asian lady said to me we know the tricks. Why didn't she just explain why the were doing dine in, instead of making such a demeaning statement. I can't tell anybody else what to do, but for me and mine our black dollars are going elsewhere where. read more

The crawfish are awesome!! The customer service is impeccable... They sincerely treat you like family and they even told me "treat this place like you're home". I could not ask for a better experience!!! Dawn is so sweet! read more

The very best crawfish in town!!! The owners and employees are so top notch and if you are lucky Robert will tell you a joke!! Please try Crazy Cajun as you will be hooked!! read more

Here's the thing about the highly populated area surrounding hwy 280 between I459 and hwy 119...there are tons of restaurants. Tons. If you're looking for something to eat out there, there are plenty of options. That being said, only a handful of spots in this area really stand out. Among the chain restaurants, typical bar food spots and fast food, Crazy Cajuns is a beacon of hope. It's got a divey feel to it and the tables are close together. The walls are laden with all sorts of photos and other random bits of memorabilia. The patio out front has some additional seating for when the weather is good. It's small. It's not fancy. There is no dress code. The waitstaff doesn't consist of sommeliers and foodies. There isn't a full bar. It gets really busy and the kitchen is small so you may have to get a bucket of beer or a bottle of wine and wait for a minute during peak times. But that's all part of the charm. This is the kind of place where you can expect to leave with a stomach full of great food, a slight buzz and a laid back feeling without breaking the bank. If you know about Cajun food then you know it's a hotly contested subject. Who's got the best? Is this like my grandma's recipe from New Orleans? Are they using the right bread? You can decide all that for yourself. The food is good. Crawfish, etouffee, gumbo, po-boys, soft shell crab, pot roast...it's all good. The guys who are cooking here have been here for a long time and they've got it down back there in the kitchen. A restaurant doesn't have to be a study in perfection to be worthy of 5 stars. Sometimes it's a combination of factors that gives a place a perfect balance of things that make it great. Good food, good prices, good atmosphere, and a vibe that says feel free to hang around and have another bucket of beer after your meal. They've been in this location for a long time and a lot of places have come and gone in the area and there's a reason for that. If you haven't been, you're missing out. read more

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This place is a vibe. Food is always outstanding. The owners are the nicest ppl you'll ever meet, they make you feel like family. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with my friend and it was pretty busy. We sat down and our drink orders were promptly taken. We decided to each get the Ya-Ya (chicken, sausage & seafood) Louisiana gumbo and share an order of fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were good but not worth $11 (overpriced). The gumbo was a hearty portion size and quite tasty; it had a nice spicy kick. However, I wish they had given us more rice (instead of the buttered bread) to balance out the amount of stew. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was and would definitely come back again! read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - ya-ya (mixed proteins) Louisiana gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great food, and even better service! Everything I've had there has been delicious, from the Gator bites, to the crawfish, the fact that they'll cook the duck breast to your preference (I like it rare enough to quack when I bite into it). It's become one of, if not my absolute favorite local place to eat, of just grab a couple of beers. read more

i have been eating at the crazy cajuns for over twenty years and have always had great experiences! if you ever had any complaints, which i have never had anything bad there ! if you want to have a great cajun dish, this is the place to go ! their servers are really nice and willing to bend over backwards to make sure that you are full and happy ! read more

The fried grouper was good. I grew up with a gumbo which was much lighter - which allowed the floor of the other ingredients to come through. Since venues have switched to a commercially available dark roux gumbo flavor has declined and unfortunately adding "heat" aka hot pepper is now the norm to put a Cajun stamp on it. I like hot - but with actual flavor. This place used to have better gumbo- like my great grandmother would make. No more. Just the dark hot stuff which tastes like burnt coffee. So disappointed with this meal here. Even the grits were over salted and stiff. Yall need some lessons in how it's done. Just saying. read more

So yummy!! I'm not exactly sure what the dish is called that I ordered. It was pasta with chicken. My tastes buds were definitely doing the happy food dance. read more

This small restaurant is the original Cajun restaurant in Birmingham. They have been serving authentic Louisiana dishes since the mid 90s. The owner is Robert, and he is the epitome of a "crazy cajun". But, "crazy" in a good way. He is from south Louisiana and he has a big, outgoing personality. I had lunch on Monday with my friend Keith S who is also from New Orleans, and a fellow wanker (that's what they call westbankers). I ordered an oyster poboy, and I thought it was just okay. First off, the poboy had only five oysters on it. I understand that oysters are a premium, but for $13 bucks I expected at least enough oysters to covers the bread. I had several bites where I hit nothing but bread! Also, the poboy was not properly "dressed". In the Big Easy, a "dressed" poboy means it is topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Instead lettuce and onions are served on the side, The French bread was good and the remoulade spread was pretty tasty. The poboy is served with Ruffles chips and a Cajun side. I had the jalapeño black eye peas as my side, and it was excellent. It had slices of smoked sausage and chopped jalapeños that gave a nice kick. Keith ordered a shrimp poboy and it had a much better portion of fried shrimp. Keith said his sandwich was pretty good. He ordered the garlic mashed potatoes as his side. They looked good and had a large scoop of cheese in the center. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Oyster Poboy, pretty light on the oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have been here several times with friends...the food is ok but Draya is an amazing server...very attentive and efficient...always makes you feel welcome...today I find that Draya is no longer working there...the owners are working the front ...definitely not as welcoming as Draya....Won't return for the lackluster owners You need to post this resent review...most of the reviews are years old!! Mine was at lunch today .. read more

Absolutely outstanding It was fast and great and crawfish was delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Leslie and Draya were awesome!! The food was great! They made us feel at home and we talking about how good this place was in the car. That says something! Thanks guys!!! read more

Had a great experience at Crazy Cajuns! Anna-Scott was the sweetest little waitress! Will definitely be back!

What a joke! I ordered the boiled crawfish and was told it was a 2.5-3 pound tray. When my son's order came out I asked the waitress about the portion. She said that it was 2.5-3 pounds. Clearly it was not. I canceled my order. Before I knew it Hoover PD and the owner showed up. The owner felt the need to bring out a scale and prove me wrong. I simply cancelled my order and had the police called on me. I will never be back!!! read more

Great food and friendly service. It's one of the best kept home owned secrets in Birmingham.

These guys are fantastic, they get crawfish earlier than any other suppliers from my experience sometimes as early as december! Service has always been good and I've been here countless times. They have some of the best crawfish around in my opinion! Would recommend this place to anyone who loves Cajun food. read more

Crazy Cajuns would rightfully take a place within our routine if it were within 25 minutes from home. Unfortunately, it is in Alabama and we live in Connecticut. So for now, we can only wait for our next visit and tell people how great the food was when we were last there. The seafood jambalaya with sausage and rice was out of this world good. The proportion of rice sausage and all other ingredients was near perfection and the spice was just right. The local brew that was ordered paired perfectly with the main course. Can't wait to try another entree on the next trip to B'ham. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Front door. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Not very good. Green tomatoes appetizer left a lot to be desired. The reputation they once had is no more. The shrimp and grits are awful. Just lathered cream all over the place. I would definitely say this is not worthy of a repeat visit. Waitress was nice. read more