Now, if your not from the south then you need to stop here and learn what real southern cook'n be…read morelike... Hell even if your from the south stop and learn what good food tastes like... Everything was A-MAZ-ING... I had the shrimp poboy and fried chicken... My wife had the smothered chicken and rice.. Hope they can get back to getting their dining room back up since the storm...

I'd recommend mama Reta's for their fried chicken for sure!! Very flavorful and the crunch was…read moreexceptional.... Best fried chicken I've had out!! The sides were a little less flavorful and I was disappointed. I ordered green beans, cabbage, red beans and yams. Yams were good. I'd order chicken and Mae my own sides. It's a drive through so I can't speak to the ambiance. The service and staff were awesome and felt very much like family!! I love that! Will be back for the fried chicken for sure!

Yes... been there several times, the homemade Cajun plate lunches are remarkable.Went there one day…read moreand had a very seasoned pork steak. Seafood gumbo is authentic, which i was told is served everyday as well as a chicken gumbo. I had a great experience meeting the staff. Hospitality were helpful they even said the sausage, they served is made by the owners husband in a grocery next door a true family affair!! Went next door, bought the same sausage the store makes. Its the best I've ever had.....very good local cafe.

The best Shrimp Gumbo I have had in a long time. Chicken is also incredible. Prices are crazy fair!…read moreThe friendly staff and cool decor makes this my favorite stop from Memphis to Lake Charles. Terry

The food is frozen from a box. All of it. Nothing is fresh…read more Service is good but only at the counter & the ambience is Cajun style.

We had a very good first visit to T-Doug's Cajun Cuisine in Ragley and were glad we pulled off the…read morehighway to check the hours on the door. The parking lot was empty and it didn't look open yet, but we turned out to be the first customers of the day. Service: From the start, service set a strong tone. The hostess was friendly, welcoming, and seated us promptly, clearly proud to show off the new, more spacious location with plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. Our server, Jada (who we later learned is a manager), was excellent: sweet, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always a step ahead of our needs. She even made a fresh pot of coffee for our dessert order. If T-Doug is putting people like her in leadership, he's doing something right. Ambiance: The dining room still has that "new" feel. It's clean, well-lit, and comfortable. The décor is functional and inviting without trying too hard, which fits the place well. Food & Drink: The current menu doesn't appear to be updated on the website, but it's easy to find on their Facebook page. There's a lot to choose from, including steaks and higher-end options that would make this a good spot for a special occasion. Overall, the menu suggests broad restaurant experience rather than a one-note concept. I didn't explore the bar much, but it looked well-stocked enough to suit most tastes. We started with homemade onion rings, which were a pleasant surprise: uniform and skinny, crunchy, well-cooked, and nicely seasoned. Beverages: We had waters along with a Rum Punch and T-Doug's Lemonade. Both cocktails were light and refreshing, didn't taste like a dry mix, and were balanced just right. Enough rum and vodka to relax, not enough to make you lose your religion. Entrées: Solid all around. The fried combo dinner featured hand-battered fish and shrimp with crispy fries and hushpuppies. Everything was cooked properly and satisfying. The Cajun club came on Texas toast, quartered and stacked high on a thick wooden skewer that would come in handy if the parking lot got rough. Roast beef cold cuts, American cheese (something a little less processed might have elevated it), lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, and turkey or chicken (not sure which one and don't remember the menu description). The bread was nicely toasted without being over-buttered, and thankfully the kitchen believes in restraint. No "swimming in mayo" here. Dessert: Beignets: bite-sized, crisp on the outside, soft inside, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, and not greasy or overly sweet. Perfect with hot black coffee served in proper mugs. Value: For the quality and quantity we received, prices felt very fair for this area. Kudos to the kitchen and chef. Having moved back to DeRidder from the Baton Rouge metro, we've decided that dining out should offer something we can't easily do at home. We both enjoy cooking, and T-Doug's clears that bar. We'll definitely be back, especially when the grill is (hopefully) running earlier in the day so we can try the steak selection.

Stopped by here midday last week and was impressed at the very nice new build! Inside had a…read morecharming and inviting feel. I ordered very simple things just to try the place out. My waitress has quick, kind, and courteous! The fried pickles were absolutely delicious. The Gumbo was ok. The shrimp Po-boy was good as well. Atmosphere - 5 stars Cleanliness - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food taste/quality - 4 stars I'd like to know what's the signature dish at this establishment. Kind of like when you go to Darrell's in Lake Charles you already know what you're ordering. It would be cool if this place had just one amazing signature dish that people will drive out of their way just to have.

This was a fantastic place to eat! If you are within hour or two it's a must! Out in the middle…read moreof nowhere where! Sherry, is amazing and has built a wonderful restaurant and they are celebrating their 40th year this year! YES 40 years. Her Blueberry Bread Pudding was amazing! BBQ Crab. The band was a lot of fun to hear as well! Cold Beer, great food and music. A lovely Owner and staff what else do you need.

The food was so good! We were impressed! We went with a large group of people, and the server was…read moreon top of it! She did an excellent job.

We love eating local when traveling in our RV, sometimes it's out of convenience and sometimes it's…read moreto experience the local culture and In-Laws provided both during our recent visit. This business is definitely a hybrid that provides a large selection of meats and specialty items but also provides home cooked take-out and plate lunches that can be eaten onsite if y-u choose. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating while working hard to provide a great customer experience to what seems to be an endless line of loyal local customers which is always a great sign. All the daily offerings are displayed in a pair of glass enclosed steam tables so the food for the most part doesn't sit around for long. After looking at the selection we chose fried ribs, a fried pork chop, rice dressing and green beans everything was delicious. We did take a few minutes after our meal to explore the meat cases and will likely stop back to try a few things, this shop is extremely clean and organized...

I absolutely love the chicken cracklins and the smoked pepper jack boudin! The fried ribs are good…read moretoo but Gillis has way better ribs!

The smoked boudin is fantastic, with a very good smoked flavor. The casing is isn't brittle or…read morecrunchy. I would say it is close to 50/50 meat to rice ratio. In my opinion, the smoked boudin here is second best in the area to Market Basket on Nelson in Lake Charles. They get a whole extra Yelp! star from me just for the boudin. The brisket is trimmed, very tender, with a nice smoke ring. The BBQ sauce is of the tomato based variety with a definite honey flavor. A pretty good sweet and tangy sauce. The dirty rice is pretty standard fare that is available everywhere and doesn't stand out as being special. The cole slaw was average, with large cut cabbage and carrots, drenched in sauce. I'm a bread pudding connoisseur of sorts and I think theirs was good, it could be a little firmer, but I attribute it's softness to the type of bread used when preparing. The rum sauce was good as well. *Part of the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail

Love this place already!! Really cute, and really clean!! Great service and kind, pleasant…read moreatmosphere. The food was really good, and served quickly! The dining area is decorated super cute. We were greeted by a very kind lady whom was also very helpful in explaining the menu, being we were first time guests. We will definitely be back for more!

My husband and I tried out Biscuits & Jamz for the first time today...and when I tell you our visit…read morewas fantastic, I sincerely mean it! The atmosphere in the restaurant and the food had me feeling all the nostalgic vibes of growing up eating my maw-maw's good down home cooking. The whole staff was kind and welcoming, our waitress was ShaDay and she was so kind and attentive. You can tell the staff all genuinely care about the quality of their food and their customers' experiences at their restaurant. The food was phenomenal and worth every penny. My husband had the fried pork chop breakfast which also came with cheesy grits, country potatoes, a biscuit and diner's choice eggs; he chose over easy eggs. Every single thing on his plate had great flavor! We taste tested each other's plates, and we both agreed that there wasn't a single bite that left us disappointed. I felt my soul leave my body when I dipped a piece of that homemade biscuit in the owner's homemade strawberry jam! ShaDay told us that the owner makes all the jams herself and rotates the flavors out periodically. The owner deserves an award for those jams because my husband licked those little ramekins clean; it was that good. I'm grateful ShaDay brought us another jam too, so I could also enjoy the jam with my food; that's how quick he finished off his jam. I had the F Biscuit which was just as flavorful and delicious. The F Biscuit is a breakfast sandwich where they dip the biscuits in French toast batter then grill it before putting the sandwich altogether with fried eggs, cheese, bourbon bacon onion jam, and a sausage link (or substitute for chicken, which I did and it was a great choice.) Every bite was flavorful, and the jam was also an out of this world enhancement to the French toast biscuit as well. Biscuits & Jamz is a 5-star experience all the way around, from the staff, to the food, to the environment, to the pricing. The prices were very fair for the portions of food you get while still being very affordable. Don't walk. RUNNNNN to Biscuits & Jamz! You won't be disappointed!

Was looking forward to trying this spot. Tried before but couldn't find it. No outdoor signage…read more Friendly staff. First thing we asked before ordering, do you have milk? Must have milk with breakfast. No milk!! 9am on a Sunday morning, what!? No milk!? Sorry couldn't stay and try it. Doesn't a breakfast place need milk?! I'll try again when in the area.