Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

A true gem in Waco. Amazing selection of oysters with knowledgable and professional staff, The…read moreambiance and food transported us to the coast and we loved our dining experience there.

Stevie was the best server ever! She made our experience the greatest! Thank you so much for making…read moreus feel so comfortable in an unknown environment. She made it a great birthday for sure!

Da-yuumm! On the way to Oklahoma, on I-35 we stopped at this unassuming southern eatery and were…read morenot expecting our minds to be blown away by the fabulous quality of Cajun food. We liked the food so much that we stopped here on the way back from OK We got the fried shrimp basket and shrimp poboy the first time and got the Boom boom Shrimp starter, Atchafalaya Etoufee and, Gumbo and rounded it off with Beignets the second time on Mother's day. Food is absolutely delish. Not visiting this place should be a felony

RATING - 3.65 Cajun…read moreCraft is found just off of one of the main roads that's runs along Waco. Off its first appearance, the restaurant appears as your classic no-frills, get-what-you-asked for establishment. There is lots of outdoor seating, very fair pricing, and a surprisingly extensive menu; I doubt you'll fail to find something you enjoy here. Overall it seemed like a location that would be bumping in conjunction with Baylor college nights, post church service, or otherwise Waco-oriented affairs. My only complaint was really the smell. We came near close when some workers were cleaning, however there was an apparent chemical stench within the patio, between the inside seating and outdoor seating. My partner ordered the sausage po boy, while I ordered the fried chicken plate, wish mashed potatoes & gravy + green beans. The wait was rather long, which can be attributed towards the chicken's cook time - which might be front scratch. After we got our plates, I certainly couldn't complain. The chicken was decently sized and decadent with flavor. Consistent, strong Cajun spicing littered the tray and chicken, while its interior was extremely juicy and filled with flavor; additionally, it still maintained structure and provided a nice crunch on the surface. The mashed potatoes were equally as enjoyable. The gravy complemented the potatoes well, and established an equilibrium through texture. The green beans however, were not my favorite. They initially appeared fine on the surface, but became watered down and lacking in flavor the farther down the bowl you went. I would not be surprised if these beans were canned. I would certainly find myself eating here again. Its biggest appeals are the prices, genuine quality of food, and disposition. It is not perfect, but it is more than satisfactory. If you cannot get over the minor inconveniences that you may run into here, then you probably shouldn't be eating Cajun anyways.

Absolutely amazing seafood. Been coming since they opened. My family and I have tried many items…read moreand all have been great. I am so happy we have a seafood place that has exactly what I want. The food is amazing, seasoned and flavorful. Love that it's not overpriced like some other places. I enjoy the atmosphere. I used to drive to Austin to have seafood and now I don't have to drive. The owners are such good people and are on top of things. Thank you so much for having amazing food. To those reading this message...you need to try it.

I loved this place. It was my first time trying seafood bake and this place delivered. Now I'm in…read moreNYC looking for places to have this food again. The menu was easy to maneuver, we didn't wait too long but I had my margarita to sip on so I was good. Wish the drink had a bit more alcohol, I felt cheated there. If I came back to Waco I would definitely return here.

This place shocked me... I will be back next time I'm in Waco. I got the Wednesday special that had…read morecrab, lobster and shrimp. It all was cooked well. The crab was perfect whereas I could just snap them to open it. They have buckets for shells on the table too that's great more room to get to the food.

Real people, real food.... Kajsa, Breana and Marcus, wow. You guys really took care of us actually…read moreI have to give a big shout out to everybody that was working on 7-15-2025 was amazing.. i'm allergic to seed oil so they were very accommodating and didn't put any oils on what I ordered, I had a half pound of shrimp, boiled corn, boiled potato and crab legs. Everything was perfect, even their banana pudding with vanilla wafers. I feel that this company, is fair, honest, hiring great employees and I love all the signs and the pictures that are throughout the establishment. This is a great place to take friends and families..love the music and the ambiance. I WOULD RECOMMEND

My experience here was okay. I didn't like that they had me and my party of 2, stand in front of…read moreour table while we had to wait for someone to come clean the table; that felt very unwelcoming and uncomfortable. Besides the not so warm welcome. I love the variety of Asian & Seafood that they have. I had sweet sour chicken, Mongolian pork, prawn, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, crab, lo mein and rice. Some of the food was great and some of the food was not so great. What made some of the food unsatisfying is that it wasn't fresh. A lot of meats, specifically the chicken were stale/stiff and dry. For a first impression, I feel like it could be better.

Went back for more! It's a good place with great service. I wish their chicken on the buffet was…read morewarmer but it always seems to be room temp. If they would fix that, it would be a 5 star place. Ambiance is clean and welcoming.

Wow Outstanding…read moremeal, Drinks and Service and Great for the price! Didn't have room for the dessert BUT Had one anyway

Two hours into Service at 7 PM they're out of bread pudding, which is a highlight! There is a table…read moreof about eight that had tank tops and shorts for attire . the orange roughy entrée was delicious, shrimp papperdelle had no sauce or flavor whatsoever. It was tasteless, Caesar salad was perfect. We asked for regular butter instead of honey butter for the bread and they said they did not have any butter at all .We had to get up and go to the bar. to ask for salt and pepper for our entrées. We need grated Parmesan to put something on the shrimp dish for flavor. The ambience was fabulous. The portions were very small, but at least when I pay that kind of money for a dining experience, we were not rushed. I was disappointed, but will try them again to see if there has been any improvement.

The restaurant was loud they were installing booths and tables. They also overcharged me for my…read morefood $3 hole Dollars and on top of that a company service charge of 3.50% which was $2.05 Dollars. I found out that's what they charge if you pay with credit card but I paid in cash. They didn't offer to fix it. The crawfish wasn't good the rest of the food was okay. I'm sorry to say that was my last time and I do not recommend eating there.

Someone recommended this place to me and I was in the neighborhood so dropped by for dinner last…read morenight. Had a dozen oysters, which were very large, nicely, chilled, and served with a nice accompaniment of red sauce, horseradish, lemon, and crackers. I then had the whole fried fish, which was a nice size portion and very tasty and came with two different kinds of beans, one of which had some tiny shrimp. Almost forgot, there were three or perhaps four grilled shrimp on top of the fish, which were delicious. French fries were good too. I was very impressed with the food at this place. My server, Adamari (on left in photo) was very welcoming, attentive, and made great recommendations! She made a very good meal even better! The young lady that brought the food to me, not pictured in the photo, was also very good at her job. I thought the prices were very reasonable. This may be the best seafood restaurant in Waco. This place had a nice atmosphere as well. Three cheers to the oyster shucker and chef.