OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked for. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting. read more

Hot N Cajun - Crawfish, shrimp head off, snow crab, potato's, corn, and sausage. - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ordered fried alligator bites and popcorn shrimp as appetizers...these alone were probably 4 stars but it went down hill after that. Took 30 min into the meal to receive the gumbo we ordered. Server would disappear for 20/30 min increments. As our meal we ordered snow crab slam - the shell was seasoned but meat was bland. Also tried the jumbo shrimp plate with fried rice, rice was very dry! Overall disappointing for 1st time in New Orleans. Ps. Restrooms were filthy!!!! read more

The atmosphere at Hot & Cajun was clean, comfortable, and inviting. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. We waited approximately 30 minutes before our waiter even came to greet our table, which set a disappointing tone for the entire meal. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of the way for. It's possible the long wait and lack of attention from the staff affected the overall experience and my enjoyment of the meal. The restaurant has potential given the nice atmosphere, but the service needs significant improvement. Until then, I can't rate it any higher than 2 stars. read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We came here for our first dinner in New Orleans. It was walking distance from our hotel and across from our conference at the Ritz Carlton. We got there around 7PM and there was a long line outside. They separate larger and smaller parties in two separate lines. Some people ditched the line so I think the wait was maybe 45 minutes. Apparently this place became tik tok famous but honestly I have great seafood boil right around my house. I enjoyed myself but nothing wow'ed me. It was a classic boil. Flavors were tasty and food was hot. They ran out of crackers though so I think they should invest more of those for the restaurant. Also, the person who delivered our food didn't take the boil out of the bag for us but we saw another table get that extra service. Our server was ok. Kinda did the bare minimum. Would come back or try another spot around town honestly since we aren't local. read more

Hot N Cajun - Outside sign - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Platter for 4! Absolutely incredible taste!! We are from Los Angeles California and nothing compares! Absolutely great service too, our waitness was sweet and funny! read more

Hot N Cajun - Platter for 4! Absolutely incredible taste!! - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Do not be afraid of the line- it moves QUICKLY! Was here for a quick dinner and the food was amazing. Drinks were STRONG. Water was weird, would not recommend that. And staff was nice and fast. read more

Hot N Cajun With no seated tables available when I arrived at Hot'n Cajun Boil House on Iberville Street in New Orleans, I happily accepted a seat at the bar. Behind the bar, Sandy mixed me a Summer Peach (Absolute Vodka, real peach, sweet tea, fresh lemon, $14) and provided the bib and gloves I likely would need if in fact I wanted to enjoy a crawfish boil. Of the dozens of restaurants I've visited in New Orleans, rare is the menu that includes a crawfish boil. Hot'n Cajun has it. I asked the barkeep Sandy B. if it was still crawfish season, and she assured me that it was. So I ordered 3 pounds of boiled crawfish (including potatoes and corn on the cob, $25.99), asked that the seasoning be "medium", and Sandy brought me a Model ($9) with a neat Maker's Mark ($12). The experience was pretty close to what I remember we'd find if invited to a neighbor's crawfish boil. Three pounds sounds like a lot, but the yield is more like half a pound, at most. So I put the gloves and bib on and started in on the crawfish. Nice presentation, and very good, fresh crawfish. read more

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Wonderful Cajun boil option in the FQ. Their hush puppies were perfect - traditional, cornmeal only balls of goodness that were the ideal complement to a spicy seafood boil. We came during peak crawfish season, so had to get a pound added to the crab and shrimp sampler boil. We like spicy food and got medium spicy, which was yummy but we'd probably kick it up a notch next time. Friendly service, and one of the few FQ boil spots open on Easter Sunday. read more

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I'm not proud of sounds I made while eating here. Or the mess I left behind. But this right here? This was fire! For around $120 we got a massive seafood boil consisting of king crab legs, shrimp, mussels, corn, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, andouille sausage... I mean there was so much food. This could've comfortably fed 5 ladies!!! So at that price point, I think it's very reasonable. I mean I'm talking KING CRAB yall. Not Prince krab, KING. The medium spicy was perfect too, not too much heat but just the right amount of flavor. Aside from that, we also got some Cajun fries, which were fire, the service was good, and the table had plenty of napkins for my messy ahh. I'd def recommend coming here to get you a lil southern boil. read more

Hot N Cajun - Look at all that food - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Didn't have to wait too long to be seated and really enjoyed the ambiance. Classic no frills boil place which we loved. Our server was nice and made us feel welcome. Drinks 6.5/10: decent flavor can tell it was pre mixed drink. Food 9.5/10 (make your own): food was seasoned very well. Seafood was fresh and overall really enjoyed the boil bag. read more

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Pretty decent and standard boil experience! Seasoning was tasty. About $80-90 with tax (excluding tip) for what we ordered if I remember correctly. Service was great, no reservation required since there's a lot of seating. read more

Hot N Cajun - Crawfish (2 pounds) and lobster boil - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had to come here to check off seafood boil for the New Orleans eats bucket list. This is the main most popular spot for seafood boil in the French Quarter. I ate dinner here two times. Both times there was a 10-15 minute wait outside and then the service was pretty fast and friendly once you get seated. The inside is very casual and fast paced, but it's nice how they supply you with the gloves, bibs, and crabmeat pick too. First time here, we tried the premade combo with 1 lb of headless shrimp and snow crab and a separate custom combo of 1/2 lb of shrimp with sausage. Sadly, the combos we got only came with sausage and no potato or corn like the menu said. That was kinda disappointing. We ordered the house Cajun sauce at the hot spice level. While the sauce was pretty flavorful and a bit oily, I would've liked more of a spicy kick. The second time, we got the oysters and headless shrimp combo. The oysters were okay, not very flavorful or salty. Wouldn't really recommend oysters here. The combo was better this time because we got the promised potatoes, corn, and sausage for the make your own conbo. Also, we got it extra hot. Although we didn't think it was spicy, we just added Louisiana hot sauce for the right kick. I'd love if they offered spicier sauce options in the future though. read more

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We were looking for a spot to grab a late night dinner after the Pelicans game and found Hot N Cajun through Google Maps. My husband ordered half a pound of shrimp and a pound of crawfish with the typical boil ingredients (corn, sausage, potatoes) and I got a shrimp po'boy. The po'boy was excellent, definitely one of the better sandwiches we had over Easter weekend. Shrimp was perfectly battered and fried, bread was light/fluffy & toasted well, and the lettuce/tomato/remoulade were refreshing and delicious. Hot N Cajun was super generous with their portions; we definitely had more seafood in the boil than was ordered, and we couldn't finish the last few pieces in our bag. Flavors were great, service was attentive, and this is an excellent late night option in the French Quarter! read more

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You can't come to New Orleans and not try seafood boil. This place is super close to bourbon street and right by our hotel. Their seafood price is fair and hasn't changed since April 2025. We built our own boil which is nice and I like that they include potatoes, corn, and sausage once you buy a pound of seafood. You don't see that in California lol. They also give you a metal plate to pour the contents out onto which makes it easy to share. They also have crab meat pickers if you get crab! We had the hush puppies to start, it comes with its own sauce but honestly dip it in the seafood boil sauce- YUM! read more

Hot N Cajun - seafood price as of jan 2026 - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

While in New Orleans my wife and I had Hot N Cajun on our must try list, and we both really enjoyed the seafood lobster boil. We ordered the meal with medium spice, but we could have done the hot. They were seasoned very good and very flavorful. The boil came with lots of shrimp, crab legs and lobster tail. The cook on the seafood was done perfectly. We also ordered the grilled oysters which were also very flavorful and good! It comes served with a garlic toast for dipping, which was incredible. Service is fast and the food came to the table in minutes. read more

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One of, if not the best seafood boil spot I've been to!! We waited in a line for a little while, and I can see why ;) Great and classic options- not too complicated, but not too simple either. Just what you'd expect for food and seasoning options! Wonderful flavor and super fresh/hot. Service was great- and my server also knew which options on the menu were gluten free (most of it was). Would absolutely return when I'm back in the area for classic and delicious seafood boil!! read more

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This restaurant was a bit underwhelming for my first crawfish experience. After finding parking at the deck next to the restaurant, we walked in and were immediately seated. Almost every table was full of people enjoying their seafood boils so my expectations were pretty high. Our waiter was helpful and checked on us often which was a plus. However the first red flag was that the water had a bit of an off taste. My fiance and I decided to split the Snow Crab Slam that came with 2 clusters of snow crab legs and 1/2 lb of shrimp and ordered an extra pound of crawfish, all with the mild house Cajun blend. The food took around 10 minutes to arrive so we were ready to dig in. I struggled opened the first couple crawfish so when my friend tried one, that's when she said they were overcooked and should be easier to peel. I noticed this when I started cracking the crab legs and every piece would get stuck in the shell. The best thing was definitely the shrimp due to the easy peel and being able to enjoy the sauce and flavoring. It was definitely worth the experience but I would try a different seafood boil place when I'm back in New Orleans. read more

Hot N Cajun - Snow Crab Slam & Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Hot N Cajun was one of our favorite food stops in New Orleans. The seafood boil was fantastic. The garlic sauces and spices really stand out. We also had the charbroiled oysters, and that was a solid choice too. Everything tasted fresh, bold, and properly seasoned. The garlic bread, corn, and potatoes were all great as well. Yes, it's messy and hard to eat, but honestly that's part of what makes it fun and special. Service was quick and efficient, even with the crowd. We waited about 30 minutes in line and it was absolutely worth it. One note on drinks: I'd probably skip the cocktails here. The Hurricane was very sweet for our taste, which is fine since this place is clearly about the food, not the bar program. If you want a real New Orleans seafood boil experience, don't skip this place. Seafood boils on the East Coast feel soulless compared to the seasoning and flavor here. read more

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Finally get to try the really authentic boiled seafood. We got the shrimp saga and added a lb of crawfish. Medium spicy with heavy house Cajun seasoning, plate licking gooooood. read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Clean inside, staff was friendly and helped with the menu, food was cooked well with big portions, would highly recommend!

Visited this place which was a block away from my hotel. Prices were reasonable. I wanted crawfish and catfish which didn't disappoint. Everything was well seasoned. I ordered online and arrived about 5 mins before the promised time. Restaurant was pretty empty. I was directed to the carry out area for pick up. I stood about 5 mins and then sat down. Several ppl walked by while I was standing and sitting until finally a waitress asked if I'd been helped. All in all I think I ended up being there 20 mins. read more

Hot N Cajun - Fried catfish and fries - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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If you're a tourist staying in the French quarter area but want a good seafood boil, this is the place to go. Located on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine, is Hot N Cajun. Staff here is friendly, but our server wasn't as attentive as we wanted him to - it took us about 10 mins to put in our order, but likely because they had just opened and it was slow at first. They have baskets of fried food, po-boys, oysters, and platters of pre-set boils or you can you build your own. My cousin and I got the Dungy Dungeness to share, with add-ons of 1lb headless shrimp (comes with .5 lbs), 1lb green mussels, and 1lb king crab legs. We got the hot cajun blend in hot spice level and it was so good. The hot spice wasn't burning me, so I think we could've upped it to extra hot. Our platter was huge and we got stares, but we almost killed all of it - probably bringing home about a pound of shrimp and half a pound of the king crab legs lol. We also got a side of fried soft shell crab and I think it was sprinkled with paprika and came with a side of spicy mayo, but it was very good. I had to go all out since I don't get much of this at home! Looking forward to their opening in the West Bank and more. Definitely a place to recommend to friends who are staying the quarters. read more

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This was my first seafood boil ever, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations! They offer tons of options so you can build your boil exactly how you like it. I went with the shrimp and crab leg boil, and everything was bursting with flavor from the perfectly seasoned seafood to the sausage and potatoes. I actually found myself wishing for a little more sausage because it paired so perfectly with the sauce. Our server was fantastic, patient, friendly, and super helpful in guiding me through the menu to find the right combo for my first visit. The staff made the whole experience fun and easy, even for a group of 13. There's plenty of space for large parties, great energy, and amazing food. If you're in New Orleans, do yourself a favor and stop here -- it's a must-try! read more

Hot N Cajun - Shrimp and Crab leg boil - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and the whole experience was a positive one. The service was friendly and the place had a great vibe and the seafood eas great. I would definitely recommend here. read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

*My five stars are only for taste and flavor and because at the end he did bring out beignets for my little sister who was celebrating her birthday. But service could have been better.* Everything here minus the fried rice was excellent! There was plenty of food and then some. Flavors were on point. The fried rice was very bland and if that's your style go for it. Too expensive for what it really was. I could have just gotten white rice. The ambiance was nice and chill there were some people there but it wasn't super busy or loud. The service could be better. The waiter came took our order then brought it out but never came back to check in on us. We never got water refills, nothing. To the point where we had to flag someone else to go find him. Not sure if there were just busy or what because he was nowhere to be seen. Seems like all the other servers were also just minding their business. That is the only thing that could've been better. read more

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A Maryland girl gets her blue crab fix in Louisiana. Yes, do the make your own combo. Yes, get 6 blue crabs and a pound of Alaskan king crab, dry Louisiana rub, medium spice. Thank me later. read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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New Orleans finally delivered the crawfish i came to this city for: Out of the 3 different places we tried (so far) this place was the best. Service was quick and the bar made a great mojito. The crawfish were smothered with garlic and buttery goodness! Huge bugs and claws!!! Thank you hot n Cajun! read more

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We waited about 30 minutes to dine in, and it was definitely worth it! Even after we were seated, there was still a long line forming outside. We started with the Cajun fries, it was perfectly crispy and full of flavor. For our main, we shared the King Crabbin' combo and added an extra pound of crawfish. Everything was so good, but the shrimp was my favorite! Highly recommend stopping by if you're craving a seafood boil.. you won't be disappointed! read more

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AMAZING 10/10 We got 1lb of crawfish for $10 and ordered some snow crab and corn as well. For the crawfish we chose the house cajun blend + mild spice, and for the crab we chose the Louisiana style dry rub + mild spice. It was absolutely delicious, and reasonably priced. Our server was even kind enough to demonstrate the proper way to eat the crawfish. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Hot N Cajun - crawfish with the house blend - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Good was amazing I wish the customer service overall matched. The waitress did Her best with us considering it was Essence Fest hence why I gave 4 stars. The 20 min wait at the table bc we were forgotten was the reason it wasn't 5 stars. read more

Service was good very fast and attentive, inside is very nice lots of seating as well as a bar. Best boil Iv ever had, flavor was amazing went with the house flavor, Seafood was super fresh and cooked perfectly. The prices are really good 110$ for that whole boil 4 people could share. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and weren't chewy at all. The Po Boy was very good, shrimp was fried perfectly and had good flavor. The sandwhich was very good. Highly recommend this place to anyone that's here. read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The crab cakes and soup were very average. The service was sloooooow and non attentive. I would not return unless I was going to try their seafood boil- maybe. read more

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Food was amazing and it was so much! Would definitely come back great customer service! Staff was fast and very friendly and the place is been clean as well! read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Loved this seafood boil so much. We tried the big signature combination, and all the seafood tasted so fresh and was cooked well, especially the shrimp. The mussels also weren't fishy at all which can happen at other places. I also loved the buttery sauce which at some restaurants can feel overly buttery with not enough actual chunks of seasoning, but inside the mussels some of the seasoning stayed clumped up which made it even more delicious and flavorful. It also filled up quite quickly right at opening which is always a great sign. Definitely recommend if you want to splurge! read more

Hot N Cajun - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Perfectly located right near the French District, Hot n Cajun usually has a line outside for a reason. No reservations are accepted, but the line moves relatively quickly. You come here for the boils, I recommend skipping anything else. Signature boils are definitely worth it if you have two or more people. We chose to build our own, ordering snow crab, and shrimp with their signature seasoning and then choosing our spice level. Food is delivered to your table in a boil bag along with bibs, gloves, and tools to properly eat your boil. The sauce was extremely tasty and the accompanying corn and potatoes were delicious. I would definitely return for a cajun boil! read more

Hot N Cajun - Cajun Boil - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Decent seafood boil spot in a nice location! Loved the inside and atmosphere, plenty of TVs around. Came in on a Thursday evening and it was busy but no wait luckily. We got a combo with snow crab legs and shrimp, fried alligator, and hush puppies. All the food came out together at the same time so the hush puppies were cold and weren't that good IMO. The shrimps were a bit small but maybe I'm just not used to the seafood in NOLA? Only have had seafood boil in the Bay Area. Overall, loved the flavor but wasn't the best per se. Service wasn't the best and our server seemed a bit over it. I thought this was a decent spot but I don't know if I'd be back. Giving 4 stars as it's hard to compare this spot to other local places as this was the only seafood boil spot we went to in NOLA. Has good potential! read more

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Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I ate here and had the shrimp slam (I think that's what it was called?) seafood boils. They were SO good, and so much food. The service was great as well, our waiter was very attentive. The dining room was clean, but the only quibble I had was the women's restroom was absolutely filthy. Other than that though, great experience! read more

Good affordable seafood boil spot. You get a great amount of food. The service was rather fast. Staff answered questions honestly and helped guide decisions (which I had no regrets). The gumbo was really good!! read more

Me and boys went here for final night out for our best friends bachelor party. Although it was good going in it was fire coming out. And I'm not talking about the good fire. Now we have to drive 10 hours back to Florida with bubble guts from hell. 10 out of 10 do not recommend unless you'd like to buy new drawers on the way. read more

WOW!! This is a must when you are in NOLA especially when it's crawfish season! The service was amazing, absolutely amazing!!! Denise- handled a party of 8 very well and so attentive. No reservations or waitlist- so you have to wait in line. There are two lines - one for a party of 3 or less and the other line was a party of 4 or more. I loved that they did that: it made the wait so much shorter. This is the type of spot where you bring your friends and family too and there were so many big parties. We ordered 5 lbs of crawfish & 2 pounds of shrimp head on with the house sauce mild which each pound that you order comes with 3 potatoes, sausage and corn. We also ordered another 3 pounds of crawfish & 1 lobster tail for my daughter (which she finished on her own) we also ordered 4 clusters of snow crab, 3 more pounds of crawfish & head on shrimp. We had a feast! My husband ordered the shrimp po'boy sandwich and said it was so good. Better than the first one we tried at another joint. This place made us all full and happy. The seasoning was so good, it was salty & buttery with a little bit of a kick. I'd come here again over and over again. read more

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