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

Always been pleased with the food here. Favorite Cajun restaurant! Unfortunately my favorite server is no longer there but I will suffer thru.... read more

This place is delicious! We stopped in after the gym, they have great drink prices. Now the food, I got the yaya which is combination of seafood jumbo and chicken/sausage jumbo with rice. Show stopper, it has spice with great flavor, couldn't stop eating. My fiancé had the catfish plate grilled with garlic mash potatoes and seafood gumbo (yes it can be a side!). My fiancé brother has grilled shrimp, red beans and rice and gouda grits, he cleaned it plate. It has a very chill atmosphere and could come in post gym work out. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious! read more

Food was good. My corn and crawfish was cooked WAY to long.. the corn was rubbery and the crawfish was mushy. You couldnt even peal it because it would turn to mush. Potato chips were good though. Very fresh crunchy They also dont have dr pepper. read more

No where near Louisiana.... but it felt like a NO ... vibe ... the serve was great ... the environment was lovely ... its a must you stop by Crazy .... you would be Crazy not too... I will Be Back..... save my spot by the tv .... I'm Crazy about Crazy Cajuns Boiling Pot read more

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

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Last time I visited the crawfish was excellent. Greet service and they even let me order just minutes before closing. I've never been disappointed coming here. My 10yr old even wants to eat here on his birthday every year in Dec. read more

Best food on HWY 280 or Birmingham, AL. by far. I've seen how the food is cooked and I still love it. If anyone wants a GREAT sandwich/sub/Po boy then this is the place. Awesome cooks, correct seasoning, and all around sweet atmosphere. read more

Just left this place. Ordered blackened grouper. Was neither grouper nor blackened. Raw inside, sent it back, same when it came back 20 minutes later. Do not recommend! read more

We came on all you can eat crawfish night. I enjoyed the crawfish. Good seasoning for a restaurant. I prefer a little more spice, but they have a good amount of seasoning for all to enjoy. My wife got the redfish. Fish was cooked perfectly with little seasoning, but the sauce on top was a perfect addition. Loud atmosphere and fair service on a busy night. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - All you can eat crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I have heard very good things about this place, and with being a Yankee I thought, why not break away from the normal steak and potato kind of meals and adventure off to a the spicy Cajun foods everyone in the South "craves." I will admit, I can not, for the life of me, bring myself to try crawl fish! I can't eat something I have to look at before I rip its tail off, suck the head (to get the flavor), peel off the carcass, and eat the very little tiny portion that is waiting inside; however, there were several people eating this meal and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. I personally went with the safe option of creole meatloaf, spicy peas and mash potatoes... I know, I know, the flavor is a little different but the concept is the same. Although, a good flavor, it is very, very, very spicy (and as a side note, I like spicy food) however, this is over kill! The meatloaf, the peas, the mash potatoes no matter what I tasted it all tasted the same. The Cajun seasoning is very overwhelming!! If you enjoy the overkill of spicy Cajun food, this place is for you! I would have enjoyed the meal much more, if I had a mediocre spice level. As a side note, the place is rather small but quaint! I do not recommend large parties, perhaps 6 people max? Maybe 8 but even then, that's pushing it. Very nice venue if you are eating alone or with one other person. The customer service is very good! They servers are very tentative, polite and move with a since of urgency! read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Nothing going on here lol - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I wasn't incredibly thrilled with this place and of all the Cajun establishments I've visited it definitely doesn't rank near the top. I ordered the shrimp po boy with remoulade sauce. It came out with cocktail sauce and I would have just eaten it but it really didn't have all that much flavor. Unfortunately our waiter had gone on break so it was a while before we could get anyone's attention to ask for some remoulade. The black eyed peas I had were actually very good and I'd recommend those to anyone that patronizes. My husband ordered the sampler sizes of gumbo, crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. The red beans and rice and jambalaya were really dry and the rice was clumpy. My husband didn't mind the gumbo but felt he'd had much better several other places. I ended up eating the crawfish etouffee because he said it had a strong seafood flavor. It was really creamy and I didn't have a major complaint about it. We aren't near 280 very often so I definitely don't feel that this is a place I would visit again despite how much I love Cajun cuisine. read more

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At one point the restaurant's food was a much better. Over the past year or two the food has been on a slight decline in quality and is now to the point to were we did not want to finish our food. On top of that our service was sub par. read more

I've only tried one thing on the menu and it was good. Maybe I'll expand my tastes a little more one day.

Had lunch here today. The food was great and I would give that 5 stars. The cheese grits with andouille sausage was fantastic. But I'm only giving a 3 star because the service was horrible. Most of the time that we were there the two servers were sitting at a table having a conversation not paying attention to the guests. When our food was served the plates were sat on the table and the server started walking away, no can I get you anything else, enjoy your meal or anything. I had to stop her to ask for cocktail sauce. Probably would be better to have a window that people walk up to and pay cause the servers didn't come with a check had to walk up to register to get their attention. Service Terrible - Food Terrific read more

I went there for some good Cajun crawfish. 5 lbs later I had to call it quits. It was great!!!! Thank you!! I def recommend!!!! read more

I've been coming to this place for years when traveling in for work. The service is always awesome and the food is always fantastic. I'm a pretty selective individual, and I have never felt like I didn't get a great meal here. read more

It's my birthday weekend and we went to Crazy Cajuns for lunch to celebrate. We've been patronizing this restaurant for almost 20 years. I follow a low carb diet and enjoy their blackened shrimp salad. When we tried to order they told us they were out of salad. I wish we would have been told ahead of time but that's ok. Not their fault. I changed to blackened shrimp with the cole slaw. When I got the cole slaw it was sour. It was disgusting and inedible. My husband was in the restaurant industry for over a decade and taught food safety. He tried a bite and smelled it and agreed it had gone bad. I had others smell it and they were all grossed out. They refused to do anything to make it right. They asked their kitchen who said it was made yesterday and ok but it was 100% not ok, trust me. So upsetting. I never ask for something to be taken off my bill but this was ridiculous. I'm still hungry. We have enjoyed coming here for many years and enjoy talking to Robert as my husband is from the same area in Louisiana. But I won't continue to patronize a restaurant that is putting people at risk with spoiled food. read more

I'll give this place a 2 star only because the food was pretty good. Compliments to the chef. The place is filthy. The restroom appeared to be out of a third world country. Service is non existent. You basically have to serve yourself. Close the place. Bring in a Clorox crew, give the chef a big pay increase, and find a wait staff. read more

We had to do the WHOLE ORDER OF BOILED CRAWFISH!!! W/ Extra potatoes!! Great crew, not very clean but, SEAFOOD is meant to be messy!!! It's from the Ocean or in this case a river or swamp. But, overall very tasty, the sauces are really yummy! And the location is right on 280. TIP: If you like it HOT or Spicy put the Tabasco sauce into their crawfish sauce. read more

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

The customer service is sickening. I waked in there's a handful of tables which was red flag #1. No one acknowledged our existence and the lady using the computer to put in orders pushed my kid out of her way to get by. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant even if they gave food away for free. read more

There has been a difference in this place since last year. The food has always been on point, but the service fell way short of the food. I have been waiting to leave a review because I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a flash in the pan or I got lucky.. but the service was great the last few times I've been there. I've been coming here for the last three years and it is one of the best places to eat crawfish in birmingham. I've even brought some Louisiana buddies of mine to it and they loved it too. The craw fish are boiled just right and they are usually really good size. There aren't usually any inedible tails in the batch and the total size of the platter is filling. I typically compliment the crawfish with some royal reds and those are always really juicy, slightly sweet and BIG! Can't wait till next froday read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Boom! A little extra dust goes a long way - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I read the reviews but decided to take it upon myself to try it out. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! Seasoned to perfection, cooked to order, perfect temperature and the service was great! It wasn't too busy and I shall return veryyyyy soon! The food was soooooo good I didn't get a chance to snap a picture! read more

Went on a busy Friday night, service was lacking because they were short handed. The two people they did have waiting tables were doing a great job and working incredibly hard. I hope they find them some help soon. Aside from that the food was great. I got the shrimp étouffée as a side, it was delicious! For my meal I split the seafood rotini with my brother and we both agreed it was excellent. They were generous with the seafood in it. We both really enjoyed the food. I would definitely go back! read more

I was going through Birmingham on my way to ATL and I started calling around trying to find out where I could get some royal red shrimp and I stumbled upon this place from Yelp. I called in, placed a carry out order and went by and picked them up. They were really good and most importantly fresh. I would definitely go again next time I'm in town. read more

For my first try, I'd say I was pleasantly surprised! This spot is located next to Mugshots on 280 with a shared parking lot with the other businesses in this shopping center. The normal smell of seafood greets you when you walk in. The space is rather tight but they also have a good sized outdoor patio for additional seating. Service was prompt and attentive, even with a growing lunch crowd. My co worker ordered the shrimp poboy with a side of red beans and rice. It was just ok. The bread is just a regular loaf, no extra seasoning or special taste. The shrimp was as expected. It was served with cocktail sauce but the remoulade would've been better. The red beans and rice had an overwhelming seasoning to it but there was a spicy kick to it. I ordered all the way out of the norm for this kind of spot. I got the creole meatloaf poboy with a side of baked cheddar smoked gouda grits. Again the bread was disappointing but I ended up eating all of the meatloaf. It is a ketchup based meatloaf with tons of flavor and right amount of heat! The grits were dynamite!! The remoulade sauce was also tasty and I dipped my chips and meatloaf in it. I think this is a place where you have to know what exactly to order or you might experience an L. I got lucky this time and went back to work with a happy tummy! read more

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My husband and I and a friend of ours visited Crazy Cajun's last night. We went around 6:30pm and it was fairly busy. There were a few tables occupied inside and most of the ones outside. It looked like many were just having drinks. We were told to seat ourselves inside. We chose a booth, which was a bit uncomfortable as the seats aren't padded. The interior seemed to be clean and was decorated in a cajun theme, as expected. There were a couple of TVs playing an NFL game. As far as I could tell, there were two guys waiting tables. Our drink order was taken and our drinks brought to us in a timely manner. We ordered our food and waited maybe 15-20 minutes. I ordered the meatloaf and provolone po'boy with the sweet pepper slaw, my husband ordered the red beans and rice and our friend ordered the shrimp platter with the cheddar garlic mashed potatoes and dirty rice. The po-boy was actually quite good. There was a large piece of tasty meatloaf smothered in cheese. The lettuce and some sort of spicy ranch based dip came on the side. The sweet pepper slaw was kinda lacking... it was just a plain mayo based slaw. I was thinking it would be spicy or have some special twist, but it didn't. My husband's red beans and rice came in a huge portion with a couple of pieces of garlic toast. It was spicy and he really enjoyed it. Our friend's shrimp platter was a bit underwhelming as there weren't really that many shrimp. However, he said they were tasty and he really liked the sides. I tried some of the cheddar garlic mashed potatoes and they were really cheesy, but lacking in the garlic. All in all, the service and the food were really good. The prices were not unreasonable either. However, they need to update their menu online. The prices on everything in the restaurant were a dollar more than the website's menu and they have Coke products, not Pepsi as the website listed. Not a huge deal, but it's an oversight that should probably be corrected. All three of us agreed that we would certainly go back. read more

As a Cajun from Louisiana I try to purposely lower my expectations when going into a "Cajun Restaurant". I even let restaurants slide when they throw extra ingredients into their gumbo that don't belong in there. Sometimes, despite it being unauthentic, it's still pretty good which is always a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, I can't say that about this place. I ordered the gumbo and jambalaya samplers which were WAY overpriced for how little I got. It took about 20 minutes to arrive, when you know all they had to do was put a scoop of each into a bowl. The gumbo was inedible. It was extremely thick, gloppy and way too spicy. Just gross, it went in the garbage. I might as well have just crumpled up $8 and thrown it away. The jambalaya wasn't much better, but I was very hungry so I quite literally choked my way through it with the help of some sweet tea. Here's a news flash! REAL Cajun food is very flavorful and savory, it's spicy, but not so spicy that you can't enjoy the flavor! Judging by my experience, other people's reviews and some really pathetic looking PoBoys in the photos here, I'll go out on a limb and say that the people who run this place haven't spent much time in Louisiana at all! I just saw that they're building a Pappadeaux's near the intersection of 459 and 280. Can't wait for that! They're an excellent example of incredible Cajun food from a restaurant that's not based out of LA. It can be done and done well! read more

Its crawfish season! Visiting town and my friends brought me to try some Southern seafood. Ordered 2lbs of these babies and it was good eating! Just the right amount of Cajun spices, washing it down with some Louisiana beer. read more

Crazy Cajuns' Boiling Pot - Two pounds of fresh Cajun crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food was FANTASTIC!!! Love the atmosphere! Gaines & Mike held down the fort like Pros!!! We look forward to being regulars on "Gaines and Mike night" Thanks for laughs.... read more

This is my town, and you don't get better Cajun food in the 'Ham than at Crazy Cajun's! The gumbo is right on, the seafood is fresh, and they have lots of Abita beer to wash it down with. Add a wait staff who are glad you're there and a mom-and-pop atmosphere, and you've got one our standard places to go. And, man, if Royal Red Shrimp are in season, it's awesome! read more

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

The service isnt what it used to be. The food is great, but I had the rudest black woman today talk to me on the phone and check me out when i went to pickup my order. She was short & rude, and said out loud to the workers "man im just ready to go home i dont even wanna be here" right infront of me. I also had foot surgery recently and am hobbling around on a boot. I wasnt gonna sit in my car and make them bring me my food but at the LEAST i was expecting the woman when she SAW me limping, not to stand at the register ACROSS the store and literally YELL at me "$14.95" . She just looked at me, and so i hobbled over and handed her my card. She swiped it and tossed the receipt book at me, "sign the top" . I asked if i could have a couple cups of butter for my food and she huffed and puffed and yelled at the cook to get it. Sweetheart with that attitude they will gladly take u at McDonalds, & i say that because an attitude like that doesnt need to be in a fine establishment such as crazy cajuns. Been going here for years, & never run into someone so rude. Bless their hearts, they must be desperate for workers if she is the best they could find. I'm still gonna eat here, because i support y'alls business & you know how to cook good cajun food, but miss thang isnt getting a tip if she ever serves me unless she's had her daily dose of humble. read more

As far as Cajun food goes, this is as good as it gets in the Birmingham area. When I'm staying at our family farm in Childersburg, AL I usually find time to make the short drive down HWY 280 for dinner at Crazy Cajuns. It's quickly become a favorite of mine as well as several of my friends. I've had a few items from the menu including the seafood gumbo, chicken and sausage gumbo, crab cakes, and several po-boy's- fried shrimp, blackened shrimp, blackened grouper, and the pot roast po-boy. Both selections of Gumbo are the best I've had in Birmingham and easily comparable to anything you'd find down in Cajun country. Crazy Cajuns also does the po-boy just right with several choices of shrimp, fish, and other meats all on a crusty french roll along with the necessary sauces. As far as sides go I've only tried the smoked gouda grits and the coleslaw. Both were great but I just can't get enough of the grits. Try them! You'll be hooked. You will not go wrong with Crazy Cajuns if you're looking for good food in a laid-back atmosphere. Bring a few friends and get a bucket of beer! They have the normal selection of domestics as well as several great beers from Louisiana. read more

The people who rate this I know aren't from Louisiana, so it makes sense they don't know any better. I should have left when they said they didn't have a full bar. I ordered the house Cabernet, pork boudin, and ya ya gumbo with a side of extra cayenne pepper and gumbo filé. The filé is the only thing they got right. I give them 3 stars BC I've worked n restaurants before and I know that u have to change the food according to the taste of the locals. On the other hand I firmly believe that if they held back on the salt, used REAL cayenne pepper instead of some salted imitation, and actually made their boudin the way it's supposed to be made then maybe they would get better ratings- MUCH better ratings than what is shown here, now. Yes the service is slow, and sadly the clientele is mostly white (which in part may be part of the reason why the food is the way it is-not to mention the kitchen staff is not cajun OR creole). Not being racist, only adding the cultural aspect to the mix n that is in fact a deciding factor in how food is made. With all of that said, being a black creole from Louisiana I felt that there was SO much potential but it fell short on execution. I just wish I could talk to the owner and chef and SHOW then how it's done... Smh Overall, it's a good place, but if ur from Louisiana pls don't go here looking for amazing food. It's not. And you won't leave feeling amazingly good and full. You will leave feeling upset, bloated, and with a higher blood pressed than when u arrived. read more

Well since I travel to Louisiana and the Gulf quite frequently, I have a fair basis for comparison. I have eaten Cajun food in almost every Southern city and ill have to say Birmingham has a gem in this little hole in the wall. Don't let the decor or the cramped dining area throw you off... the food here is , well awesome. It is the best Cajun I've had outside of Louisiana. So I will be going back!! If you want a romantic place to take a date , do not go here. If want serious Cajun Food at a fair price... I.e. you are here for the food... Ya gonna love it fo sure! read more

Definitely a local vibe here. Stopped on the recommendation of fellow yelpers. The menu has a ton of options, though they lack description, which left this New Englander with lots of unanswered questions. Prices were reasonable and the jambalaya was great! The staff was attentive, but the establishment is a little on the cramped side. read more

I arrived on Saturday night around 7PM. The place was crowded, with all the outside seating taken (30 min wait). Inside it was busy too, but we found a table there immediately. The place is atmospheric, reminding you of places on the coast, and it had the smell of seafood. It does not have a fancy atmosphere. It's clearly a place where people enjoy drinks. Inside was a little loud for conversation but okay. The menu has virtually nothing for vegetarians, but fortunately I can eat fish. The waiter was moderately attentive and gave his opinions generously--I liked that. I ordered a tuna-steak poboy. The steak was a little rare. It didn't seem blackened, as ordered. The sauce was spicy and good. The portion was generous. The side of red beans and rice was tasty. I was pleased by but not blown away by the meal. My friend had the crawfish etoufee. It had a good thick sauce and a decent amount of crawfish. The taste was good, but not heavily spiced. I think most people would be pleased by it. This seems like a decent restaurant with okay prices. I don't think I would go far to seek it out, but it is worth visiting if you're in the area. read more

I really enjoyed my meal tonight... I got the Lulu Platter with Parrot fish and my beau got the blackened grouper. I liked his grouper better than my Parrot fish, but none the less both of our meals were served hot and in a timely manner. The beer was cold and I enjoyed all the sides. Seasoning and flavor were on point! read more

Excellent food! Recommend shrimp over potatoes but everything I've had has been good. As a past native of New Orleans I know what Cajun food should taste like. read more

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

tl;dr: strange standouts for a "cajun" place, decent casual, temper your expectations. So the gf and I spotted this little place in a strip mall down 280 and figured we would check it out for shrimps, etc. THE FOOD - Blackened shrimp: well-seasoned, but a bit too resilient..... 4/5 - Mashed potatoes: tasted like a good, name-brand boxed mashed potato. 3/5 - Cole slaw: fresh tasting, original.... 5/5 - Seafood gumbo: if you're interested in some nondescript brown liquid with rice, (to their credit, a ton of) micro shrimp, and bits of unidentifiable seafood item..... 1/5 - Crawfish etoufee: microwaved alfredo sauce (if you have to microwave something to be able to have it on the menu, it probably shouldn't be on the menu) w/ peppers, seasoning, peppers, and peppers, and black pepper, a few grains of rice, some pepper, and a dash of crawfish, and some more pepper.... 1.5/5 - Bread... sticks? Large buttered croutons? What?... 1/5 THE DRINKS - Water: Shelby county water, $0.00... 5/5 - Wine: $9 a glass is unreal for what they're serving THE SERVICE - Above average, but I wouldn't say they were challenged; place was near empty THE ATMOSPHERE - Cajun casual, no complaints. Stick to the basics (check out the platters for ~$12) and you'll be fine. read more

Great food. The seafood rontini was excellent. Two of us ate here for $35.00 We don't live here but next time we are in town we will certainly go here again read more