As a native of Louisiana(Acadiana), this place is legit! I found this place when I was working nearby for the week. Food was amazing and chatting with the owner was even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food from great people! read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Gooey butter cake for the win! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

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Plan a little extra time to enjoy great food w family & friends. It takes a little time but completely worth it for well prepared Louisiana cookin', best Andouille Sausage Po Boy I've had outside of NOLA. It's just how I like it, well seared while still tender & juicy. Fried green tomatoes & Gator Bites were a hit too. Bluesy Zydeco background music that my friends Bauer & Ed will be sure to enjoy! I-70 Travelers & Ozarks goers PRO-TIP: stop here for lunch, it's only 75 minutes away! Keep in mind they close at 2pm & reopen at 4pm for dinner. read more

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As a rule, we avoid "Cajun" restaurants outside of South Louisiana (where we live) like the plague. But during a brief visit to bucolic Fulton, Mo. to visit the Churchill Memorial we saw several intriguing restaurants & bars including Fontenot's Po-boys. A check of Yelp reviews and pics suggested there was something going on here. The Fontenots all hail from Louisiana (Lafayette and West Monroe), and wound up in Central Missouri when State Farm shut down its Monroe office (the company has a big presence in insurance-centric Columbia). It's strictly a family operation. They know exactly what they're doing, serving up authentic gumbos, jambalaya, ettouffee, beignets, and po-boys served on crusty Gambino's French bread. We split a bowl of Creole seafood gumbo (medium roux, rich with shrimp, crab, crawfish and okra). My wife had half a fried shrimp po-boy; I had half a fried oyster po-boy served dressed with remoulade. Each came with hot crunchy fries and a cup of rich brown gravy; I mean, what pairs better with a po-boy than poutine? (Note: These are not OVER-stuffed po-boys, so if you prefer them that way just specify, and they'll upcharge you a little. This is Fulton, Missouri after all, and they have to keep the lights on.) A big bowl of gumbo is a deal by any measure. Prices overall are extremely reasonable. Nice covered outside seating as well as inside, with quality Cajun and Zydeco tunes playing (no tourist junk). They are sticklers for wearing masks, which is appreciated. Beers include Abita. Just a fun evening getting to know the Fontenots and enjoying a very authentic taste of South Louisiana. We'll be regulars, and if you live in Columbia or Jeff City (or StL or KC and passing by on I-70) check them out and tell them we sent you. read more

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Woah. We've lived in New Orleans before and have high standards for cajun food. Never thought we'd find such a great place in the middle of Missouri. They ship their bread from New Orleans multiple times a week for their poboys and IT SHOWS. The shrimp poboy was delicious and very authentic. Their pasta portion sizes were also huge and there was plenty of crawfish. They're also doing shipments of king cake for mardi gras. Very impressed - we'd make the drive for Columbia for this food. read more

This far north of Louisiana Fontenot's does a real good creole/cajun imitation. My Thursday special of jambalaya was thick with lightly spicy sausage, lots of vegetables, and a couple of shrimp. Rice was a bit dry and bland but a splash of hot sauce remedied that. Service was outstanding. And the Cajun zydeco soundtrack gave a nice vibe to this comfortable brick and wood eatery. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - A Cajun soundtrack adds a nice vibe to this comfortable spot in downtown Fulton. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

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When this place first opened up in its original location it was smaller and the food was pretty good. Although it was what people around here thought Cajun food should be. Still not bad. They moved to a different and bigger location and have done pretty well. We went there last night as a group and the shrimp basket has always been my go to there not to mention the portabella fries. It originally came with a small side of coleslaw and a couple of hush puppies. Last time I went no coleslaw or hush puppies? Then last night we were served fried shrimp from a frozen box and then a couple of real shrimp the size of bait. The quality and quantity has gone way down and prices have gone up. When I mentioned to my server about the shrimp she just shrugged it off. I'm not sure I want to go here again. read more

The fried pickles were delicious, thinly coated and lightly fried. The sauce wss amazing. I was fortunate to be there for the crawfish ettouffe. The best I've ever had. And the service ws impeccable read more

Found this restaurant from yelp. What a wonderful surprise. Food was excellent and service was wonderful. Took a little longer but so worth the wait. Would love to stop by again! read more

My wife and I were on a day trip and passed through Fulton and tried Fontenot's. On the website it indicated the owners were from Louisiana so we decided to give it a go. Being from New Orleans, I'm always a little skeptical about "Cajun/creole" food served in the Midwest. This time was different. We started with the fried green tomatoes, which were spot on delicious. My wife had the shrimp poboy and I had the roast beef. Both were fantastic!! The bread they used was authentic New Orleans style French bread! I high recommend Fontenot's in Fulton!! read more

Good little Cajun restaurant, friendly servers. Nice and quiet place to eat.if you like Cajun food you should try this place. They also have some none Cajun food too. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Raging Cajun sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

My dad had been wanting to try this place, since I was in town we gave it a shot. The place was very clean, they had Jazz playing and just had a nice family feel to the place. Staff was friendly and helpful. I chose a half fried gator poboy and a bowl of gumbo. My dad got the fried catfish dinner. The gator poboy was spot on. Lots of meat, soft bread and fresh veggies. The gumbo was ok just felt it was lacking some meat. The seasoning on the gumbo was great it was just mostly broth and rice. Great heat to the gumbo. My dad loved the catfish and hush puppies. His also came with fries but nothing special about them. We will definitely be back. read more

Best friend catfish, hush puppies & beignets west of the Mississippi! What a find in a little farm town! read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Beignets with sweet cream - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

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Hidden gem. Nice atmosphere, super friendly staff and good food. Had the crawfish pie app and crawfish Po'boy. Crawfish was on the tiny side but flavor was on point. Crawfish pie was more like a small empanada stuffed with gumbo but it wasn't bad. Just different. I'll be back to try it again read more

We're headed to the Quincy IL to Dre our new granddaughter and we're looking for dinner and we stopped here. He got the catfish po boy and I got a bowl of gumbo. He said it was the best fish sandwich he's ever had. The fish was cooked great and the sandwich was dressed but not overdressed. And the bread was crispy but soft on the inside. The gumbo was spicy and I loved it. There was a lot of shrimp and crawfish in it as well. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Catfish po boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

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The red beans and rice was excellent. I also had two side fillets of catfish. The batter was thin and crispy, not too salty and nicely seasoned with 'homemade' tartar sauce. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

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Very clean, friendly, and great food. The location isn't anything special but it's clean and comfortable. I think it's a new location. The food was very good!! Having grown up in a family where gumbo was regularly served I was happy to eat a delicious bowl of gumbo here along with other great food. Highly recommended and I look forward to going back sometime. read more

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We went there on. Recommendation and it was really good. I had the Crab cakes and a salad with their LOUIS dressing. Both were wonderful. We split the bananas foster and it was truly outstanding! They were VERY accommodating as I do not eat meat and my wife is GF. The owners and staff were all wonderful as well. We live in St. Louis and plan on stopping there as we travel that direction. read more

mmm Mmmmm MMMMMM!!!!! Okay THIS place is GOOD!! Had the Ribeye Po'boys with red beans and rice - DELICIOUS!! Buddy had the Shrimp Etouffee and said it was awesome. Great service from Kelsie. read more

I've wanted to try this place ever since it opened because I LOVE Cajun food....but I live out of state so just finally was able to try it tonight. It was well worth the wait. The ambiance is lovely - cozy with interesting wall decor that gives you a little trip to Louisiana; not terribly loud, very casual. The food.....yum. there were three of us - we wanted shrimp and grits (Friday special) but they'd run out (bummer..... I'm sure because it's so good!!)... So instead we ordered a starter of crab cakes, the (fried) catfish dinner, the Creole Shrimp pasta, the blackened catfish, and gumbo. We thoroughly enjoyed all of these! And then, the desserts.....I wanted them all, but we decided on lemon cake and bread pudding. Oh, my.... Yum, again. The service was quite nice as well. As my mom said, "we might have to make this a regular place!". Just wish I lived closer so I could come, too. Try it! read more

It starts with friendly service. This is a family place, with family staff. Definitely friendly. Abita beer pairs perfectly with the oyster po' boy on Louisiana sourced bread. Mrs. Fontenot's gumbo is perfect. Flavorful, fresh shrimp and okra, with just enough spice to keep the file up front, not buried by heat from the spices or andouille. Plenty of street parking. If you're in the Fulton area, this is a must stop. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

I'm from south Louisiana and I recommend Fontenot's Po'boys. I ate the 1/2 shrimp po-boy with cup of seafood gumbo. The flavor of the gumbo was very good. It is hard to get flavorful gumbo in Missouri. Other place may add cayenne and call it Cajun. This restaurant is worth the stop. I Love the Zydeco music playing in the background. Prices very reasonable. Be sure to try the cafe du monde coffee. read more

This was the very first restaurant our family ate at in town. They get the Cajun-style food right (as well they should bring from LA). You won't be disappointed with here. read more

Great little hidden gem in Fulton. Awesome dinners, red beans and rice, blackened catfish, etc...all the favs. Beignets are awesome too!!!!

Passing through town and saw great reviews for Fontenot's. We were not disappointed! Po'boys were great. The sandwiches came on soft hoogie rolls with a creamy spicy sauce. Fries were fresh cut & came with gravy. Potato salad was awesome, unfortunately the staff couldn't share the recipe. The gumbo had a great flavor with a hint of spicy. We skipped dessert but the table next to us didn't & I regret that I was too full to order something. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Shrimp, catfish & gator po'boys with gumbo, potato salad & fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

Excellent back story. Louisiana family with a cajun restaurant in Mid Missouri. Ya'll this is a must if in Fulton, Mo and Etouffee on Tuesdays!!! Gumbo was good not the best I've ever had, the fried catfish is the best in the area. The pretty lady had the crab cakes, they were a little different than what's she is used to (Cajun style) but still passed her taste test. Amber Fontenot was our server and was awesome!! Momma and her sister Fontenot were busy cooking in the kitchen. read more

Fontenot's Po'boys - Gumbo and catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fulton, Missouri

Great food. Great service. They do close from 2 to 4 to take a break but that's OK 'cause the food is that good. Best Cajun food in Fulton ! read more

Headed to Branson and we were looking for somewhere for lunch in the Fulton area. Checked Trip Advisor and Fontenot's popped up. Checked out their FB page and knew for two reasons we had to stop, No.1 reason being my SO is a Fontenot and No. 2 being we love Cajun food. Wasn't he surprised when we ended up here!!! Food was GREAT....and so were the Fontenot's! Yes, we had to meet them and Joe had to take pics. If they were open on Mondays we'd be stopping on our way home. You can bet we will be back, even if it's just to come to Fulton to eat at Fontenot's Po' Boys!!! read more

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Genuine Cajun food from Louisiana. PoBoys are incredibly good as well as the Ragin' Cajun burger. Highly recommended!!

Thought we would give this a try. We were in the area and the reviews were good. We all got the shrimp po boys and they were great. I had the gumbo with mine and really liked it. Son got the fries and gravy and said they were really good. Not much of a beer selection, only Abita and bud light. Luckily we like Abita! We would definitely go back. read more

Had the shrimp and crawfish poboy! Both excellent good fries too! (Get em with the gravy!) For inland seafood it tasted very fresh! Also had the gumbo which was one of the best I've had! Their beignets were different than im use to but still good! Crispy on the outside soft but dense inside. The creme was excellent! Overall a place worth eating! (Update) been 2 more times since my first visit and had to up my review to a full 5 stars! Its just a truly solid restaurant with amazing food! read more

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Had a great alligator Po Boy, gumbo, and chocolate gooey butter cake. A great addition to downtown Fulton. I'll definitely be going back!

Second time we have waited over 30 minutes just for gumbo. I am from LA and know that it's made in big batches; if they are heating it up individually then this is not an authentic restaurant to begin with. Is it that hard to ladle two cups and send it out? It can't even take that long for the crap ends of bread that they toast and send out with it to be done. In case you are in your feelings, there were only five tables with people and there is no excuse. The last time our server was absolutely awful and management had to contact us and apologize. Ridiculous to say the least. read more

If you are craving authentic, homemade, delicious Cajun cooking--here is where to go in the state of Missouri. Forget the chains... these people are the real deal, and they do it right! Everything is delicious, cooked to order, and given that special touch of love that makes everything better! Good Cajun and zydeco music playing makes you want a little dancefloor to complete the atmosphere, but otherwise there is not a thing missing. ;-) Highly recommended, from the apps to the desserts, and everything in between. If you can't be in Louisiana, you can at least eat like you are! read more

What a find!! Gravy was wonderful! Service was great! Had oyster and shrimp poboys. They were great but lacking in the oyster and shrimp department lol. Will definitely go there again read more

Husband loves the fried oysters!!! Service is very nice, simple place, the food and s very very good.

Amazing food and great service. Closest trying to homemade Po'boy's outside of Louisiana

Wow, the food was excellent. Prices were good. Staff was proffesional. I wouldnt want to change anything on the menu. As close to the food in New Orleans as you can get even in New Orleans. So much better than Jazz. I will drive to Fulton from Columbia specifically to eat here again. read more

Stop in to get your Cajun fix. The appetizer sampler is awesome. We liked the meat pie best and they get them from Louisiana. The bread is also LA made. The gumbo is thin but has lots of flavor. read more

Disappointed! Beignets were over cooked or something. Not fluffy, hard and flat! Pretty sure I was there on an off day, did not recognize any of the owning family working. Waitress left my glass empty. read more

Love the shrimp and grits. Creamy and spicy. Combination of flavors. Sandwiches are awesome.