Nice, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Good food and ambiance. Easy takeout. Fun cocktails. If ordering takeout, place your order as early as possible to avoid a long wait time. Cheers! read more

Best cocktails in south Seattle area. They are constantly innovating new cocktails with a rotating menu. Because they have multiple mixologists who work the bar, there is a very wide array of creative input and collaboration that goes into the cocktail menu. The food is consistently very good and they do well to inject new dishes based on local ingredients. Very friendly staff. read more

Jude's Old Town - Delectable cocktails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is outstanding. A truly unique experience. The menu is pared down but plenty of vegan and artisanal options. A real classy and cozy feel but with reasonable prices. was suggested a beer that was incredible. Mark has a real insight for taste. Maybe the best Tofu sandwich I've ever had and definitely the best I've ever brought. It is a worker's collective so I would have had to have been served a bowl of rats to complain but I honestly haven't been to a better restaurant in a decade. Amazing place, amazing service, they do credit to an entire movement through incredible food at good prices. read more

We first learned about Jude's a few years ago when they were hosting a bloody mary event - it did not disappoint! The bloodies were Midwest style with tons of garnishes. More recently, we got takeout bloody marys and cinnamon rolls for weekend brunch - super tasty! We'd love to try more menu items and check out their street eatery. read more

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First visit to Jude's. I love it when you meet long-time staff who know the history of a place - Jada was our bartender - hope I spelled it correctly! She knew her cocktails too! If you read up on the background of this place, wanting to be your neighborhood joint, great food and drinks and ambience, then I think they are there. We had the mushroom etouffee with Cajun prawns, fried chicken sandwich, apple salad, and the beignets! I'm sure it is a personal preference, but I thought the beignets were better than at Toulouse Petit. Can't wait to try brunch!! read more

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Open laid for food in the south end on a Sunday evening on a Sunday evening. Excellent food and service very pleased will be back soon. read more

Jude's Old Town - Chicken fried chicken yummy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Consistently delicious food with absolutely fantastic cocktails. Worth a trip to the south end - if you live in the neighborhood, a regular visit becomes a part of your routine. Highly recommend. read more

Been trying to come here for awhile when visiting dad in the South end it was finally open when we decided to come Stonehouse was too crowded and there wasn't any parking. Luckily we found a parking lot behind Judes that we didn't know was there. Serve was good even though we could tell training was going on. Dad wasn't excited with his loco moco his grits said the gravy didn't have enough flavor. My brother and I enjoyed our dishes. My brother had the Silverado Omelet not to many people do an omelet as pretty I like that it didn't have too much cheese he had his with the grits which he really enjoyed he said you could taste the corn and it wasn't too cheesy. I went with the huevos verde verrde, black beans, basted egged and cojita over fried tortilla. I'd probably asked for poach if I ordered again egg was a little firm for me. Coffee was not very hot, but they kept the water glasses full and made a great bloody mary with lots of goodies in it read more

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First time visit here at Judes. Nothing but positive vibes . This place was a full house when We arrived .We were greeted at the door by Josh and was asked if we had a reservation . We didn't know it was restaurant week. Josh was still able to find us a spot at the bar! Mark was the man behind the bar last night . Mark did his magic mixing those drinks . Mark and Josh made us feel very comfortable . They were very helpful and always checked on us even if the spot was busy . Food was amazing and Very fresh . We will definitely be back and recommending this place to others! read more

Jude's Old Town - Japanese airplane & custom non alcoholic drink made by Mark our bartender . - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We came to Jude's Old Town for Seattle Restaurant Week. My husband picked it because it was an area we haven't frequented and wanted to check it out. It's a cozy restaurant with very friendly service. We brought our toddler with us for an early dinner, and the waiter was so kind to bring a toy and book over when she was fussing. Since it was close to Halloween, the bar tender made a funny joke about my toddler when she started screaming... as a parent, we're horrified when our kid is causing a scene, but he made us feel welcomed. Our food was delicious cajun food and the portions were huge. We would definitely like to come back in the near future! read more

i think i've driven past this place a good 100 times before realizing it was a restaurant. it's easy to over look because of the area it is in but man oh man this is a hidden gem! the vibe was laid back & very casual. you seat yourself & the menus are already on the table! we started with an appetizer, got an entree then dessert. brussels sprouts 4/5: these are my favorite vegetable so i was really satisfied diggin in on these. they could've been a little softer but the flavor made up for it! yum "kiss our grits" 4/5: this was a plate that came with grits, red beans, greens, cornbread my choice of meat was fried catfish & (WOW) i'll start by saying i was extremely happy with the portion size because i have a habit of stuffing my face. it wasn't too much food & none of it was too rich. the greens were my favorite because they were not saturated in salt. the grits were also a hit because they were creamy with a hint of flavor which is how i like my grits (not too heavy or thick) creamy & savory. the catfish was good, it didn't blow me out the water but it was good enough. i personally like batter that's more crunchy n this was just really soft which is okay but ya preferred crunchy. dwayne's creole pasta: 5/5: this was so exciting to eat! the sauce is far from bland & gives you that nice creole kick. the noodles weren't drowning in sauce & there was a good amount of chicken & shrimp mixed in! the peppers were cooked nicely n the mushrooms were perfect as well. nothing bad to say about this entree at all! the toast was buttery & complimented the kick of the pasta. pleasant experience would highly recommend!! strawberry peach cobbler 3/5: bleh? this was doughy so if you like your cobblers doughy then go for it! i personally felt there was an overload of bread n not enough peaches or strawberries but the ice cream helped balance the sweetest. wouldn't recommend unless you are into doughy desserts! will definitely be coming back here to try more things off the menu yay!!!!!! read more

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Took me nearly two years to return to Jude's Old Town in Rainier Beach to redeem myself as I had inadvertently violated Yelp's terms of service. I had admired it while visiting other spots on the same street and naively posted about it for a future visit. Even got flamed by another Yelper back then. After many previous attempts, finally soldiered through Friday night's commute heading down I-5 South to Rainier Beach via the Boeing Access exit. Parking was a bit of a pain, had to ditch the car along busy Rainier Avenue S and walk through a ganja haze at the corner. Entered Jude's and found an empty booth to sit with The Bearded One. Kind of loud and packed. Wasn't sure what to make of it initially, especially being the lone person of color. But it became totally chill once I interacted with our busy wait person/bartender/busser. Warm and personable. The Bearded One had a Stella Artois ($4), cup of Carrot Bisque with toasted focaccia ($4, not chili), and the Shrimp and Grits with cornbread muffin ($15). Overall impression was deemed outstanding. I had the bowl of Gumbo ($10) also with pickled okra and the cornbread muffin. Tiny scoop of rice, but plentiful meat -andouille sausage and chicken! Just wished more iced water available, but like I said our server was wearing many hats covering both the bar and dining area. Thanks Mark for making the drive down from Shoreline worthwhile. Kudos to the kitchen crew...that was a hearty gumbo and full of flavor! read more

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Jude's is my new favorite neighborhood haunt. With friendly service, good food, local drinks, and a chill vibe, I'm very excited to have moved so close by. We started going to Jude's as part of the Monday night run club and now we are weekly regulars. The staff is very nice and quick to wait on you. So far, I've tried the fries, brussel sprouts, and grits, and all were top notch. The rotating beer/cider list combined with the wine list and interesting cocktail menu, everyone will be able to find something they like here. The interior is dim with a bit of a divey feel, but in a cool neighborhood bar kind of way. Seating is limited, but I have yet to be unable to find a seat. I'm hoping to try the brunch here soon and I'll definitely continue to join in on the weekly run club! read more

Jude's Old Town - Brussel sprouts and cheese grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Every time I go here, takeout or dine in I have a great time. Food is amazing, gumbo and grits are my go-to options. It goes way beyond that though, the mixed drinks are amazing, always changing them up and the bartender really knows his stuff. The space is great too, really down to earth and love the decor too, Great work folks! read more

I love this place. Their fried catfish and dirty rice is my favorite. Salads are usually great (though one time mine had raw pumpkin seeds, which was just wrong). Terrific cocktails. Their takeout really got us through the pandemic lockdown. Love their tiny but dog friendly parking space patio. Only real complaint is I miss their long gone brunch. read more

Wow! What a hidden gem! After talking with our server we couldn't believe this spot has been open for over just 4 years! Great music, service and ART! We loved the spice and depth of Beaus gumbo! So delicious! We were suggested shrimp and grits (kiss our grits) by our server Marina and we were so happy with the suggestion! Can't wait to try the whole Menu! read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood. Friendly people. Delicious food. Relaxing atmosphere.

Russ is a really great neighborhood restaurant and bar. Fantastic food and great owners. Excellent service! read more

Very enjoyable brunch with attentive and friendly service. My shrimp and grits really hit the spot. The shrimp were coated densely with flavorful spices. My girlfriend was all about her blackened tofu Benedict. There was a cornucopia of unique hot sauces to choose from. I would definitely have brunch here again. read more

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Fabulous food and tasty wide selection of drinks. We had the regular poutine, shrimp etouffee, Beau's Gumbo and molasses-glazed chicken thighs. The poutine was a beefy chunky gravy on a bed of crunchy well flavored fries. My wife ate most of the plate. The etoufee was a joyous tomatoey sauce with extremely well cooked shrimp. The chicken thighs were juicy and bursting with taste. The glaze was amazing. The gumbo was flavorful. Several of the dishes have crusty honey corn muffins. The drinks were tasty and refreshing - we had a pineapple rum grapefruit slushy and a Smugglers Hideaway. read more

A good local spot with a well stocked bar. We've filled growlers there several times. It's small so not for a big group, but they've added outdoor seating which is a nice touch. Their gumbo and chicken sandwich are two favorite menu items. read more

So good, such a lovely spot. The service is kind and welcoming. The menus is great with creative options and variety. Cleaver drinks. Brunch or dinner it's a must read more

Out of the park! Outstanding shrimp po' boy, etoufée, and greens. Must come back. Only thing missing was sweet tea. read more

Jude's Old Town - Shrimp po' boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Jude's is an oasis in South Seattle, a truly sophisticated spot to grab a sure to be good meal and an absolutely will be great cocktail or two. Staff is always warm and genuine, and almost always deeply informed and intune with regard to the food and booze menus. This is an absolute must visit spot, I strive to come at least once a month, and everytime I do, I leave feeling a little more grounded and grateful, and of course always content in belly and body. read more

So yummy! The greens, the salads, the po boy, hush puppies, I love everything on their menu!

I'm so bummed to write this review. But it's the truth and I feel like as a person of the neighborhood, I want to make it better so it doesn't go away. Let's face it. Rainier Beach is getting more crowded. With people that like to eat out. And unless we're going to Columbia City, Jude's is one of our few non-fast food options. But they're struggling to handle the busy-ness. Service and the kitchen are just flat overwhelmed during rush times (my experiences have been during dinner). On my last experience (which was on the house due to a conversation on FB with the owner) I was promised that it was a one-time thing. The cook was out, people hadn't showed up for work, etc. etc. But as I watched the bartender and one server scurry around like chickens with their heads cut off and folks looking around thirsty and hungry (we waited over 30 minutes for truffle fries) I knew this was the new trend at Judes. The worst part was watching the owner duck out during this all. In all my years of working in restaurants...when it gets crazy, you dive in and help. This was not the case. And ultimately the reason for this review. Really rubbed me wrong. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back. :( Good luck keeping your head above water, Judes. read more

The most perfect neighborhood haunt. Totally dialed-in food, drinks, service, and atmosphere.

Nice cozy little gem not too far from my home. The restaurant seats roughly 35-40 folks and there is only street parking. It's near neighborhoods so there are plenty of street spots available. I ventured in on a Saturday night after finding this spot on Yelp. For a cajun joint, the pricing on the menu was pretty fair. My experience with other restaurants are usually much higher. The wait staff are friendly folks too. There was a guest who was having a bad day, and the waitress put herself out there to help brighten her mood. I ordered Poutine as an appetizer, which is only $4 during happy hour time. Normally when I eat poutine I usually take 2-3 bites and I'm overwhelmed. But the poutine here tasted really light and flavorful, so I ended up eating the whole thing (apologies to my guests). I would definitely order the Poutine whenever I'm here. For my entree, I ordered the Gumbo, which came with Chicken and Andouille Sausage. This was only $10! DM me if you know any other spots that serve gumbo for $10 please. You can add catfish, shrimp, or more chicken for $4-$5, but I felt the entree alone was more than filling for myself. Much like the poutine, this dish felt extremely light. Overall, this place is legit. Nice little decor consisting of hand drawn cats, Totoro, or other cute shit. Sometimes on Saturday nights they have a live band performing. If you are looking for a nice little intimate spot, Jude's would be a solid choice. // Happy hour 4-6 & 9-11pm daily (half off appetizers / $1 draft beers) // Tons of drink choices on their cocktail menu read more

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First time being here. We got fried chicken and the Gumbo. Wow, the food was awesome and the atmosphere was great. The taste of the gumbo was amazing. Greta amount of heat and tons of flavor I have definitely found another new place to go. Fries chicken was excellent as well. Will be back for more. read more

On vacation and this place looked pretty good from the reviews. And they did not disappoint. A wonderful drink menu my wife had the fritters and Hamburger with fries I had the Po-Boy with a salad and a cup of the gumbo. Let's just say the food was outstanding!!!! Even the salad was Uber fresh and delicious...... give this little place a try you won't regret it. read more

Our new favorite restaurant. The atmosphere is unlike anywhere else. It really his a neighborhood gem with such a special menu. There are many vegan options even vegan ranch! The prices and happy hour are amazing and makes us want to keep coming back! The impossible burger, chicken sandwich, salads and mushroom étouffée are musts when ordering. The cocktails and drinks feel very authentic and good on the soul (coming from someone that doesn't drink much). The workers are very friendly and I can tell kind people, I feel like they can really be themselves and provide great customer service with their unique personalities. I hope Jude's stay around forever because we plan on coming here for a long time! read more

We've done dine in and take out, and it's always great! Most recently we had the fried pickles, chicken sandwich, and shrimp po boy. So good! read more

Love this place. They have it all -- friendly staff, excellent food, amazing, unique cocktails, nice atmosphere. I also love that most, if not all of the entrees come with a salad. We have started coming pretty regularly, and plan to keep doing so. read more

I really wanted to give this restaurant more than 3 stars, but just couldn't quite get there. We were at the Rainier Community Center for a swim meet and were looking for a unique and funky dining experience afterward. We called and spoke with one of the servers, who was able to hold a table for us (which was great). In a nutshell, the positives include: a fun and tasty menu, good cocktails, a warm and somewhat kitschy environment, and really friendly service. The negatives include: slow service (they looked understaffed, and I am trying to give restaurant folks a break right now), a very crowded space, which felt a little overwhelming with a bunch of diners without masks, and warm (not hot food - likely owing to being understaffed). The grits were so light and creamy, I finally realized what all the fuss is about! The mushroom etouffee with the Cajun prawns was rich and earthy. The brussels sprouts as an appetizer was a must-have and a will-have again if we return. The cornbread was otherworldly We also experimented with cocktails and found the Japanese Paper Airplane to be the best. read more

This restaurant is the reason why I love Yelp. We ventured out for the weekend and decided to come here based off of the awesome reviews. Coming from Texas and having a lot of amazing Cajun and Creole food, I never thought I could find anything comparable in the Seattle area. I was wrong. *Poutine fries (5/5) - Simple and delicious. Hard to go wrong w/ poutine. *Gumbo (4/5) - This was actually incredibly filling because they didn't hold back on how much chicken and sausage they put in it. It was so flavorful with a perfect amount of spice. Came with a scoop of rice and corn bread. There weren't a lot of veggies in it like I'm used to - celery, okra, peppers, etc - but it was still good. *Beef dip (5/5) - I'm not the biggest fan of dips, but I actually enjoyed the few bites I took of this. My boyfriend said it was one of the best dips he's had since we've moved up here, so I'll take his word for it :-) *Caesar Salad (5/5) - I'm a huge sucker for a good salad, and this didn't disappoint. I LOVE the taste of homemade caesar dressing, which you could definitely tell this was. There's also a hint of spice (Tabasco) in it. So good. Good selection of beers and fun cocktails. Service was friendly and attentive. Good happy hour menu as well. This is definitely a local neighborhood joint with limited seating and a chill atmosphere - my favorite type of restaurant to go to! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

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Great food. Great service. Great management. Our favorites include the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Dirty Rice with Catfish. So thankful to have such a great neighborhood spot! read more

Great spot in our neighborhood! Food is delicious and so are the cocktails. Our favorites are the shrimp and grits and chicken sandwich!

Good food, great cocktails and service. Cajun themed menu. Local favorite. Very homey.

Great looking menu, sub par flavorless food. Definitely not going back. It was disappointing to see such a beautiful promise of delicious southern dishes to get food that was underwhelming. Tried to gumbo, the beignets, the greens and the grits. What was worse is that we got home and they had missed an entire entree. We had to postpone eating dinner for 45 minutes. After telling me they hadn't charged me for it... Turns out they had! And their "system didn't allow for them to" refund me for it. read more

Good Gumbo! Great cocktails! 'nuff said! Nice little local spot. Beignets are a great way to end the visit.