My name is Angela Allen I was there May 15, 2026. I'm from California. We went here after my…read moregrandson graduated. This was the worst restaurant I have ever been to. They were rude. They don't know how to serve a big crowd. They brought our plate out one at a time after we waited two hours, and of course the food was cold. I think it was about 20 of us about seven people didn't even get their food So if you from California, this is not a restaurant to go to especially if it's a lot of you maybe they used to serving 2 to 3 people at a time so if you're from California don't go like I said specially if it's a lot of you services bad and like I said they're rude

We came in on our way back to Texas, the guy seating us told us he would try to find us some menus,…read moreonce we got sat he stated a server would be with us but he didn't know when. We waited and waited then finally left.

Fried shrimp is good as are the onion rings and corn fritters. Have had to go several times and…read morethe food has been consistent. Friendly & quick.

Perfect little place for some good Cajun food. Love the look of the place. Waitress was very nice…read moreand the place was clean. The reason for not giving it 5 stars was because my gumbo was very like warm and could have been hotter. Overall good experience.

We only come to Monroe twice a year and lucky us it's CRAWFISH SEASON…read more Went three times in the 4 days we were there. Staff is sweet, attentive, friendly, all the things. You can sit inside or outside, seat yourself and get the crawfish. Extra spicy for us. We are from the Midwest so I don't comment on price cause imma pay it. Love it, and will come back just for you.

I'm licking my fingers as I write this review!…read more Best crawfish I've ever had! My partner and I were visiting for the weekend and had to stop by twice it was so good. We shared 5lbs of deliciously seasoned hot crawfish, corn & potatoes. When I say the crawfish is seasoned throughout I mean it. If I could've ate em whole I probably would've. Can't wait to visit again!

I had the absolute pleasure of exploring the local street food scene in Ruston today, and I…read morestumbled upon a venue that is quite simply one of the best in the area. It possesses such an authentic, genuine street food charm. From the outside, the facade evokes a beautifully nostalgic, turn-of-the-century 1900s aesthetic that immediately caught my eye. Upon stepping inside, I was greeted by an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is wonderfully unique the ceiling is completely adorned with banknotes, which makes one wonder if it's a clever nod to local tradition! It adds such a marvelous sense of character to the space. The service was prompt and thoroughly lovely. To drink, I sampled the Ponchatoulas Peach Tea, which was nothing short of spectacular perfectly sweet and refreshing. For my meal, I spoke with the waiter and settled on the crawfish stuffing. It was prepared beautifully and tasted absolutely divine. I am completely charmed by this establishment. A perfect, five-star experience through and through I will most certainly be returning

The service was great and fast which we appreciated. They came by often enough to be pleasant and…read morenot overbearing. During one of the early visits we had to tell the waitress that the seafood gumbo needed to be heated up because it was at room temperature. I'm hopeful that they read these comments because another Yelper called it tepid temperature which I agree. This shouldn't happen at all! The flavor of the gumbo was fine but wished it was slightly thicker with more ingredients. The seafood fried sampler was fantastic! Perfectly fried and clean oil. The shrimp was plump and delicious. Overall a good restaurant that needs some attention to food temperature. I wanted to watch a NFL game on Fox and the poor waitress tried to change the channel but wasn't able to. They have TV's all over the restaurant but only ESPN?! It's a pseudo sports bar with no other sports channels.

If you know good crawfish, you'll appreciate what they're doing here…read more If you're in the mood for boiled crawfish, this is the place. I've been eating crawfish for as far back as I can remember, and these folks clearly know what they're doing. The menu is limited, but honestly that's part of the charm because what they do, they do right. Finding the place is part of the adventure. The road in is dark and a little strange the first time you drive it, and you might even wonder if your GPS has lost its mind... but keep going. It's absolutely worth the find. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the owner, Ben Christmas, was especially sweet. It's one of those rustic, no-frills spots where the crawfish are the star and the people are just as good as the food

I travelled from New Orleans to Arkansas to treat some friends to a Louisiana crawfish boil and…read morestopped here, on a recommendation, to purchase live crawfish. They loaded the sacks in my truck before telling me they only accept cash. They actually trusted me to run to the ATM to get some cash with the $250 worth of crawfish!! They were perfect size and very clean as well. Give this place your business!

We love Cotton! Went last night for our anniversary. They got us in quickly with no reservation and…read morethe food was phenomenal as always. Heather was very sweet and attentive. My go to is the meatloaf. My husband got the fried crawfish and sausage dumplings. We shared a blt wedge salad and it was the best salad I've ever had. Love this place!

Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!

Ambience was fun, service with a smile and quick. I really liked my firecracker shrimp but my grand…read moredaughter wasn't completely thrilled by her shrimp pasta. I tasted hers and thought it was pretty good. She tasted mine and asking to trade. There's a great outdoor seating area, too, but it was a rainy afternoon so we were seated inside.

I was in Louisiana recently and my wife and I stopped in at the Cane River Commissary for lunch one…read moreafternoon. It's a little off the beaten path, but worth the effort! I had the Jambalaya (side dish serving) and an order of mini meat pies (appetizer serving). The meat pies were served with a nice dipping sauce, they tasted of mustard and cheese? But I'm not really sure what it is made with. The jambalaya is a spicy dish made with pork, sausage, rice and seasoning simmered in a flavorful stock and was good eats!

Highly recommend for boiled crawfish!! Very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Will be returning!read more

Great little spot for some boiled crawfish and snow crab. Staff was very nice and menu had lots of…read moreoptions. Appetizers were great, seafood was seasoned well, and it was very clean inside with TVs with sports on in bar area. Also has a drive through!

The food, service, and ambiance are all a 10/10. Our waitress Hannah was FANTASTIC. She was kind,…read morefast, and knowledgeable about the menu. She was genuinely kind and always had a smile. The food was INCREDIBLE. The crab cakes are the best I've ever had in my life, and the catfish po-boy was life changing. The inside of the restaurant has a great feel to it. I would recommend this to anyone.

We were told that they were "booked" and could only seat us outside. But there were lots of empty…read moretables inside. So we got seated outside in the sun on a hot afternoon. One of our members in the party was 88 years old and he had to sit in a high seat outside in the heat. The food was average. Only good thing was our waitress. She was amazing!

When we first walked up to the counter, the worker made us wait while she finished texting someone…read morebefore she'd take our order. I ordered a chicken poboy and fries. What I received were soggy, cold fries and room temperature chicken tenders on a literal hotdog bun. My wife, who's from the area and had raved about how good Mel's was when she was younger was equally disappointed at her room temperature chicken tenders and soggy, cold fries. When we visit Winnsbori, we'll stay far away from Mel's.

Thought I'd give mels another try after not eating here for over a year because of these same…read moreproblems! Everytime I order I get the same thing, chicken strips with fries and gravy,and everytime I seem to only get over cooked tiny fried pieces of chicken with barely any fries.