Great stuff and service. I the sausage gumbo it was excellent. I even got some seafood food gumbo to go. Loved both. The atmosphere was amazing. read more

great shrimp buster ! oysters also excellent! worth the trip.... always friendly and welcoming thx for your consistency. read more

A Shreveport staple!! Herby-K's is a Shreveport staple, but I feel like it's beginning to slip from its former glory. The service is not great, the menu is getting tired, but the vibes are just as good. I'm giving this rating a 3 simply because the food timing and quality was not fantastic this go around. The Bloody Mary was underwhelming and I really wanted more out of that. I'll be back, but it won't be a priority. read more

I vomited for approximately 2.5 hours after eating here. I made it to my car and immediately was throwing up. They charged me 3 times the price shown on their menus. I ordered baked catfish with crab on top, gumbo, and étouffée. It arrived looking extremely bizarre. I grew up having family friends cook my Cajun and creole foods on the bayou where you needed a boat to reach their house... I know what the food is supposed to taste like. I am not sure why they claim to know how to cook what they are advertising. It tastes awful. The waitresses were in the corner of the room talking about stealing knives, shouting "white power" and about racism.... Please do not go here or you will get violently ill. I was also throwing up the next day... did I mention all the buildings around it as well as half of its' buildings are condemned? Very unsafe area. Terrible ambiance. read more

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The atmosphere is cool. You feel like you stepped back in time. Service was exceptional. Food was great. It was a fun stop. read more

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What an authentic step back in time! It's a little like you just stepped into a time capsule! If you can tolerate an old building smell, this place is worth the stop!!! I'm a catfish snob, I have to say this place batter was spot on! Fresh fish, that did not even need a lemon ta'boot! That TARTER, well, let's just say, I dunked my fish, fries & the fluffy breaded onion ring in it!! Well seasoned with fresh onions & herbs!! Mmm mmm... Now I'm not gonna hold back, when some place has bread pudding, it's a guaranteed order for this girl. Whew it was beyond sweet, with that toasty white chocolate icing that had been carefully caramelized by the oven, I could not even finish it!!! The staff was quick, my order accurate and on point! read more

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Food was good, service was great. I liked the ambiance was surprising, not quite what I had in mind but looked like it could be a fun place with the right people read more

Herby-K's - Herby K's Shrimp buster! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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This place was a cute little lunch spot. Very packed & cramped but good. Food was mid... I was definitely expecting more but it was alright. Parking was difficult but I also went during lunch on a weekday. Everyone was very friendly. I recommend sitting in the back outside. Would love to watch it rain there! read more

Came from PA for this place and worth it! Beyond incredible food and service! Highly recommend the onion rings and popcorn shrimp! Got the catfish dinner, shrimp poboy and cheeseburger! Go with friends and family so you can sample everyone's meal! All of it is cooked to perfection and portions are excellent! You want authentic Cajun food this is the place! Certainly a time capsule on the inside which makes it extra special and kept the authenticity! Staff went above and beyond, so polite! Checked on us a lot especially for refills of the sweet tea which you'll wanna get! Loved everything about this place! Will certainly come back on my next trip! read more

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Don't waste your time or money. The food was tasteless. It had no flavoring at all. I got the shrimp poboy and cup of gumbo. The gumbo was watered down and had no seasoning. Very disappointing. It's also overpriced! read more

This is a restaurant/bar that has been open since the 1930's and still doesn't disappoint. The service is amazing and the food even better. read more

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Fun little hole in the wall ! The wait staff was friendly and fast . I would definitely recommend to run by this fun little place . read more

Herby-K's - Half shrimp poboy and gumbo! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

First off we go here a good bit especially if in Shreveport. Love this place and how long it's been there. Food years ago was AWESOME but it has gone downhill the last few years. It's hit or miss. Last night the food was the worst I have had there and I've been going for 20 years. Gumbo and Shrimp Buster was tasteless. Went with friends who go a lot and it was unanimous. BAD. I'm not sure who is running it now but hope they get a handle on it. Service was good but food just not up to standard. Will we go back. Yes, as we love the place. Just hope it's better. read more

Herby-K's - Great gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

There is really nothing spectacular here - except history and service. Service is outta this world friendly and helpful. The food is good, and the history is rich and beautiful. This is a place that would drive the restaurant make-over crowd crazy - old, a bit dark, lots of old knick-knacks and nostalgia. And a really small dining room (they also have an outdoor seating area). The kind of place they'd say was dirty and depressing. But is not dirty and it is not depressing!! Regardless of what you think about the space, the service cannot be beat. The food is good - mostly. Our fries were a bit cold, onion rings a bit greasy, but the oyster and shrimp po-boy and shrimp buster were perfect! You owe it to yourself to taste and experience this piece of history! read more

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The food is expensive and nothing special.It's not organic.The service is excellent.The ambiance is an old run down cafe but it adds nostalgia.Everyone around here loves fried food.Not me. read more

I ordered the etouffe for lunch. Being that this is Shreveport and this place had good reviews I was expecting better etouffe! My etouffe was super watery, had no flavor, was pretty much just straight crawfish, water and rice. Weak and will never be back read more

Herby-K's - Etouffe was watery, had no vegetables, no flavor and old black crawfish. Will never come back - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Fantastic fried seafood and po'boys!! Great service and atmosphere. Must sit in the small bar area and look over the history. We always stop in while traveling through Shreveport! read more

The shrimp and fries were more than enough. I felt the slaw was not good first of all, and was in a tiny condiment cup. There were like two tiny bites. The sauce for the shrimp was in a tiny condiment cup which you couldn't dip the shrimp in at all. If looking online at prices, know that your bill will be more than expected. We got two shrimp busters to go. No drinks. The bill was over $40. We had not eat there in years. I never remember it being that expensive. Just giving a heads up. We always liked going there. It was a kind of iconic place in Shreveport. I don't think it's worth the money we paid. Was sad about it. We always loved it before. read more

The Burgers, were really delicious, thick juicy perfectly done. I guess it's the best way to sum it up.. Wife loved it but fell madly in love with the onion rings. I don't normally don't do onion rings, but customer had some and they look good and I tried them, good Lord I was not disappointed at all.. and I love my clear Texas sweet tea, but I have to hand it to them. They beat the heck out of Texas tea. I'll shut up. Y'all just gotta get to this place. It's worth the hunt. FYI. They do have awesome other food. read more

We were starving for a quick lunch after helping my cousin move and found this place after a quick Yelp search. First thing we noticed is that the area this place is in is not the most welcoming especially if you're from out of town. Lot's of run down buildings on our way here, but we know some of the best food can be found in unexpected places so I did not lose hope. As we pulled up we were greeted with ample amount of parking, and a cute divey exterior. We walked in to the main entrance and was told to go to the patio side - I have to assume it's because we had 8 people in our group. The patio area was nice and quiet as we were the only ones there. Our server was very nice and polite, but I couldn't help but notice his unclipped and dirty finger nails. I tried to just ignore it since I was ready for some food, had I not been that hungry I probably would have left. Our server recommended the Shrimp Buster as they supposedly are well known for it. My wife got a shrimp po boy. I am sad to report that I was not impressed by their signature dish. It was good, but definitely not something I'd come back for. I also had a bite of the shrimp po boy and still - good but nothing to be very excited about. The onion rings were nice and big, and the fries were decent, probably could've been fried a little longer. Overall, our experience here was not as I expected given the Yelp reviews. As an out of towner, I definitely won't recommend others to come here. It has a very nice divey charm that I'm sure the locals appreciate, just not for me. read more

I have been eating there for 50 years...Knew Janet and John Bean well....shince Jr high.....I done with Herby K's now....I have a baby buster....(2 shrimp, friend and a thimble full of Slaw...$27 .....I'm done....Sorry to say...Ted Ferguson read more

This is a long-time favorite for some Shreveporters. I've visited twice, maybe thrice. Decades ago, the high-school crowd loved it as a source of beer. (I was not among them.) It's VERY old, which is (I suppose) part of the charm. As "Unkie Moe" might say, it has "a lot of crazy crap on the walls," at least in the enclosed patio. The patio floor was sticky. Service was good and the servers pleasant, especially considering that our sizable group overwhelmed them at lunchtime (they were, of course, warned). Food: meh. The famous Shrimp Buster sandwich doesn't deserve its fame--four large shrimp, butterflied, flattened significantly and with with great violence, battered without notable seasoning, then deep fried and placed on an opened, grilled bun--served with some almost-flavored sauce, one forkful of flavorless Cole slaw, and a hearty serving of decent French Fries. A "Baby Buster" version is available--two shrimp instead of four, for a few dollars less. Crawfish etoufee: more of a thin gravy, no tomatoes. Not unpleasant, but not enticing. The burgers looked good. A very large chef's salad looked good as well. Various fried shrimp items looked good. In all: Herby K's food is more about the memories than the food. The beer is plentiful. But if it's your thing, bon appetit! read more

Food was not seasoned at all. Husband sent etoufee back and got gumbo. Could barely eat it. Shrimp poorboy was pitiful. Shrimp had no taste and sandwich was maybe 5" long. We won't be back! Don't know what people keep coming back for. read more

Visiting from Texas for a wedding in Shreveport and decided to stop in here for lunch. Food was delicious and drinks are great. Margaritas were yummy and beer came in a very cold glass. The restaurant was cozy and has an at-home vibe. Staff was great - special shout out to Lele who was the best!!!!! She radiated that southern hospitality - we definitely will come back if we are ever in the area. read more

Have heard about Herby-K's many times. I was in Shreveport for a poker tournament and didn't want what the casino offered. Got the Shrimp Buster, Gumbo, and white chocolate bread pudding. Everything was awesome. Great job of packing it to keep it hot, too. Signature shrimp buster was great. Very fresh. Seasoning and flavor of the gumbo was very rich and complex. Bread pudding was phenomenal. Will definitely be back. read more

I was told by two customers that Herb K's was the place to go and to get the Shrimp Buster and it did not disappoint . I sat at the bar, while quaint, you can just take in the history. Should your travels take you through the crossroads of Shreveport, find Herby K's and enjoy! read more

Service was great! Food was lacklustre. Fries and onion rings were practically tasteless, breading was bland as could be. Meat on the burger was delicious. Onion was under ripe so it was detracting from the burger tastes. Once removed, the burger improved substantially. My buddy got a seafood dish and said his didn't fair that well. Breading was bland and overpowering the actual meat. The sauce tasted watered down. Disappointed as this place was highly recommended by so many locals. No hate, but disappointed. read more

Their shrimp buster plate is way overpriced, and the shrimp is terrible. After all the hype, I am so so so disappointed.. The shrimp has actually no taste whatsoever. Even the french fries are just average. Service also poor. I have no idea what people see in this place. read more

Small out of the way place. But, my goodness, the vibe, value for the dollar, speed, and friendly service are stand-out! Food was tasty and portion sizes good. Just a good old fashioned local hot spot!! Don't know why it took so long to find this culinary gem! read more

I created a Yelp account just to leave the is review. I paid $20 for something called a Shrimp Buster. It will go down as the worst thing I have ever eaten. I went back to my hotel and had to puke. $10 for a cup of jumbo that was really all rice with a little broth on it. Waiter was really sweet so I'll give two stars for that. read more

Herby-K's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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What a wonderful find off the beaten path. I tried the shrimp buster, which is what Herby-K is famous for and was not disappointed. Great atmosphere and a glimpse of Shreveport history. I highly recommend making the effort to enjoy the cuisine. You won't be disappointed. read more

I just moved back to Shreveport. I was looking forward to Herby K's for a great meal. I was so disappointed in the Shrimp Buster. Shrimp flattened out to nothing, and no flavor. Service was great! Atmosphere was the same nostalgic feel and clean. Hopefully, they can get their food back up to what it used to be. read more

Food was great. Service was great. Environment was cool. It may be a while before I can make it back, but I intend to. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular. 3 of us, who all had the same first thought: the catfish. Glad we did. Every part of the fish & fries, even the dips... Exactly what you hope for. The fried pickles might be the best I've had. I'm usually wary of bread puddings, I don't know why. But I'm glad we got to try the white chocolate bread pudding, it was soooo good. Running on almost 2 hours of sleep I left my card behind unfortunately and can't make it back any time soon. But it was worth it! read more

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Shrimpbuster is now mostly all tasteless breading you have to peal off to get to the shrimp. They've changed them used to never be like this. Been going 30 years read more

Herby-K's - This is what we had to peel off - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

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We stopped here during our road trip back to Atlanta from Texas. I found it on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The place looked a little sketchy at first but we trusted the reviews. We were seated right way in their outdoor area. My husband and I shared the Fried Catfish dinner that came with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. One of our friends got gumbo and the other one got the hamburger steak that comes with sautéed onions, gravy, fries and a salad. Everything was pretty good. A great hearty meal when traveling. Would come back. read more

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Food: 12/10 Service: is always great but, the food is so good that you'll forget anything else. Neat little hole in the wall kinda place. What more do you need to know. It's been open since 1937 and there's good reason. read more

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What an amazing local establishment. The food was absolutely amazing, I ordered the shrimp buster sandwich, which consisted of large portions of perfectly fried shrimp along with some homemade onion rings, (best I've ever had). The crust of the fish, and the onion rings was extremely light, but very crunchy and flavorful. There are a few tables and a bar for which you can eat at. Staff is extremely friendly and was willing to answer any questions I had. This is definitely a place you should work into your calendar. If you're ever in Shreveport Louisiana, you will not be disappointed. read more

Herby-K's - Fish Buster sandwich with amazing onion rings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Shreveport, Louisiana

Got the house special that they are known for the Shrimp Buster. The shrimp was tasteless & the onion rings were cold & tough. Waitress however was attentive & nice. Won't be back. read more

Wanted some seafood, thought we found one of those magical hole in the wall places. This wasn't it. I understand this isn't south Louisiana but the places in Shreveport don't seem to season their food. We got the shrimp buster and it was awful. Take a frozen shrimp and flatten it out and fry it along with some unseasoned onion rings. Then get the bill and it's $90, ouch a kick in the nads to pay that much for awful food. read more

We had an oyster po-boy and the fried catfish plate. Huge portions. Perfectly cooked. Prompt friendly service. Two seating areas, but a petite place...so time your visit accordingly. We arrived after 2 pm on a Saturday. Make sure to visit this spot on your next drive through Shreveport! read more