They always do a great job of fixin' a plate for my Dad. He says they are kind to him. They make…read morean excellent chicken stew. On a rare occasion they may not cook their beans long enough. It happened a couple of times. But goodness! Their beans are good every other time. Watch for the spice on things. If they say it is spiced - it is spiced. They also give you a real generous portion. Wish they had a place with more parking because this business has delicious food. If you do not want a plate lunch. No fear. Plenty of other options. If you've never stopped in, do. If you are unsure, call them up and ask what's cooking on the daily. It is well worth trying out. You just might find a new gem to put into your rotation.

This is a true specimen of a hidden gem, located just off the interstate in little Iowa, Louisiana…read more As soon as you walk in the door, the delicious aroma embraces you. A rotating lunch plate is offered, as are a variety of poboy sandwiches. All of these options are amazing, and I don't say that lightly. There is a small seating area for on-site dining. The service is always warm, friendly and prompt. True to its name, this is an actual meat market, with frozen meat and sausage for sale. I will continue to visit here every time I am in the Iowa area.

Stopped in to Steamboat Bills on a recent trip to Lousiana. This place definitely has that…read moreLouisiana Cajun charm. The restaurant was decorated as you would expect a good Cajun restaurant to be decorated in. Service was nice and friendly and you order at the register and they bring your food to you. Service was great even after we got our food. A server asked us if we needed refills and if we wanted them in to-go cups, which scored bonus points with me! Here's what I had on this lunch visit: The crawfish pistollette (8/10) which was a small appetizer that was bread with some crawfish etouffee on top. Bread was nicely cooked and the etouffee on top was delicious. Solid starter! The Cajun Cooking Sampler (9/10) - this was a sampler with 3 amazing dishes. I got the shrimp and crab gumbo, which is classic Louisiana gumbo and it was outstanding! The sampler also had a bowl of crawfish etouffee which was good but felt it needed a bit more etoufee to mix with the rice. Lastly, the special of the day was fish courtbouillon which was a fish in tomato based sauce over rice. I really enjoyed this as the fish has a great texture and there was a lot of flavor in the sauce. Overall, solid lunch meal in the $ to $$ range depending on what you order. Recommend you trying it for a great Cajun experience!

1.3 k reviews and 1.2 k pictures. I can't I imagine that my little voice can make an impact on a…read moreperson's decision to choose Steamboat Bills. But here I go.... From the direction we drove in from it looks like a tiny parking lot with 10 spaces. Someone was pulling out so we got front row parking. There is a MASSIVE parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Saturday Night 6:07- party of 2. The order and seating process is unusual. Place your order at the counter and they tell you which area to sit in. We were eating at 6:17. That's unreal. Alligator bites ($13) Shrimp tacos ($10) and Shrimp w/ crab gumbo. ($10) 2x miller lite ($7) dinner for 2- $45 Everything was absolutely amazing. I've read reviews where the people complained that the food was bland. And other people complained that the foods were too salty. I have zero complaints. We were completely satisfied. Thanks to Apple Maps and Yelp for helping us make this decision. We were only in for a wedding and wanted a unique experience that was local- not a chain.

Boiled Crawfish and Shrimp were out of this world. Rodney is a great guy. Thanks I appreciate…read morey'all. Romy Matrana

JT's is my number one stop for all things fresh seafood from shrimp to crab to oysters. The service…read moreis great, very friendly folks who aim to please.

Good to visit the town I grew up in, just happy they got 3 new business in this town since I left…read morein 2004. Some growth better than no growth!

Anybody in la know you dont pour the gravy on the hamburger steak you cook it in the gravy and not…read morea baked potato with hamburger steak mashed potatoes.. it's crazy not to have mashed. The crawfish Etouffee is mostly rice with no spice and bland as hell. Way over priced for the quilting of food they serve

Ambiance and Service are top class Staff is very polite…read moreThe food is top quality Stand out dishes Signature crabcake Chicken cutlet Their housemade mash potato A good dish to try out would be their salmon entree An unexpectedly great experience

I was seeking lighter fare for the eve, and caved to the billboard suggestion of Pat's…read more I was nicely greeted by the hostess team, and headed straight to a barstool. Brett and Logan gave me the lowdown on the history of Pat's (rebuild following hurricane/s) while mixing up a decent Old Fashioned. I started w a side wedge followed with crab cakes and a "stuffed potato" (like a twice-baked). The cheese on the potato resembled the sheen of a kraft single. Maybe step up the cheese game. Nevertheless, all was good and tasty. A mid-upscale vibe present as many guests seemed to be well dressed and celebrating. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu.

This spot looks newly open in a nearly empty plaza behind the hotel nearby. Very walkable spot from…read morethe surrounding hotels, and the parking lot is spacious. The interior is also big and very tidy! There was a small welcoming staff there to greet us. The grilled oysters were topped with chopped peppers and bacon bits - came out hot and the oysters were plump and big! Very very tasty! It was about 30$ for a dozen oysters - so quite affordable for the size of oysters. Great bite and starter. I ordered the Atchafalaya, which had fried catfish and crawfish etouffee gravy smothered on top. The rice was a bit underdone which made the over taste of the dish not as cohesive. The crawfish pieces were abundant, but slightly mushy. The sweet potato fried side dish that came with the dish was perfect though - soft interior and slightly crisp exterior. The portion size was huge and I wasn't able to finish the dish. I'd definitely recommend trying the oysters on the menu, and next time, I'll need to try the fresh oysters!

We recently visited Shucks in Lake Charles and overall had a good experience. The food was…read moreexcellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable and welcoming. The quality of the meal definitely met our expectations. However, the service on the bar side left some room for improvement. We were told that the bar was running behind, but that explanation did not sit well considering the length of the wait for drinks. It seems that having a dedicated runner to help deliver drinks from the bar could greatly improve service and keep things moving more efficiently. Additionally, our appetizer was forgotten and wasn't offered until halfway through our meal, at which point it no longer made much sense to bring it out. Overall, the food and atmosphere were excellent, but improving drink service and communication in the kitchen and bar areas would make the experience even better.

This place has a casual country feel. They're definitely known for their seafood, and they didn't…read moredisappoint. I opted for the Crawfish, and was a amazed of how full of flavor and spicy they were! Some of the best Crawfish I'd had in long time. The server was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was very clean. If you're looking for good seafood, had a good price, eat here!

Great place great food great ambience…read more Prices are very reasonable for what you receive

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.