T-Johnny's!!! First visit by Natchitoches native, now Texan. Came home to down some crawfish &…read moreshrimp. Let me tell you 'bout this stuff. You're not a true Louisianan if you don't crave this cuisine. And sometimes other places that offer it make it too pricey or too spicy or too over-done. Not here! 'Boy howdy,' did this spot get it right & sail the flavor boat around the world without stopping!! Quick & friendly service. Lots of options with a la cart goodness. Seasoning that was JUST RIGHT!! Heat and warmth lasted throughout the meal so mine didn't get cold quickly. Sassy (which tastes buttery and salty) or Swamp (think Yum-Yum) sauces are fine selections to dredge the goods. My goodness, I forgot all about the competition across town at first bite. My crawfish claws and tails were SO fresh and tender I could easily crack it or pull out the meat and suck the umami juices. And when sucking the heads, the clear hint of lemon was there, just slap yo' mama already!! As we sat and ate, car after car after car pulled in and this was mid-afternoon, no lunch rush. People have been getting the memo that this Cajun spot is the place to go. Plus, the shrimp are YYYYUGE!!!! Only down side: not enough places to eat. Just the bar. The stools with no backs are hurting the hiney after an hour-long feeding and a thorough cleaning had to be requested as well as some paper towels/napkins at the minimal bar area to sit and chow. May I suggest more open and spaced seating arrangements could be added? T-Johnny's will be my go-to in Natchitoches in the quadruple parish area & it should be yours too--totally worth it!

Went here this evening on a recommendation. I enjoyed the deck outside with view of the river…read more Server was very nice and did a great job. I ordered the boudin dip. It was really good. I ordered the combo plates with catfish and shrimp. Well when it arrived i was really disappointed in the size of fish filets. They were very small and you could tell they had sliced a whole filet in half to make 2 pieces and gave half of another to make 3 pinky dink piecs of fish. Kinda a rip off . Considering it was 22+$ meal. Really pathetic. But it tasted good and shrimp were ok to. Also would've been better if they made their own cocktail sauce or put the things to make your own on the table. You could tell it was cheap bottled commercial sauce. Tater sauce was same way. Anyway id probably go back again but try a different dish next time. This place could be great if they went that little extra mile to make their own sauce and portions that made people feel like they got their money's worth. Spent 41$ + tip for my meal . 1 person.

The parking lot was full so we had to park next door. 1pm on a Sunday afternoon…read more We requested a table on the patio over looking the river. And they sat us in a corner with a bunch of trees blocking our view. Dang it. I guess the service dog had a little to do with it. And - honestly the deck was pretty full. We decided to share a couple appetizers. Cajun Eggrolls 3 eggrolls stuffed with crawfish tails, cheese, alligator sausage, peppers and spices and served with one regular dip of choice $15 Pepperjack Boudin Balls 3-I-Johnny's pork boudin balls stuffed with pepperjack cheese $14 And a cup of Crawfish Etouffee Made from scratch; A blend of fresh vegetables and spices cooked down into a perfectly seasoned sauce with farm raised Louisiana crawfish tails served over a bed of rice $8 Everything was very tasty. Well seasoned . Portion sizes were adequate. Bella our server was friendly and efficient. Our visit lasted about an hour. When we left at 2pm , nearly everyone had cleared out. So I felt free to wander around taking pictures and enjoying the view.

Portion size is very small. You dont get 3 actual filets of catfish. They slice one filet long ways…read moreand give you 2 halves and half of another filet. Way over priced for what you get. They dont make their own cocktail sauce which is easy to do. The brand they use is thin and tasteless. Barely any horseradish in it. Ill try it one more time and order something different next time. Maybe it will be better. The taste of the fish was fine and shrimp was ok also. Boudin dip was good. Kinda high also when they just throw some tostidos on the plate with it and dont make their own chips which is easy. It could be a great place if they put a little more into their dishes and not use store bought chips and sauces. Spent $41 + tip on 1 person meal and felt cheated.

I love this place it's one of my favorite places to eat in town. I've tried the chicken shrimp fish…read moreand liver all great lots of food for the price. I did get a cheesesteak which was disappointing. Also the sides need work. I've trued the Mac n cheese that's ok red beans and rice are blah and I love red beans fry's are blah

The food is fantastic! Large portions. We had the shrimp and fish platter with red beans and rice…read moreand okra. The shrimp and fish were fried perfectly. The place is just so-so (strip mall type) but the food makes up for it. The red beans and rice were the best I have ever had. Mike, who took our order, was super helpful and friendly. Would definitely go back if we are ever in town again.

I ordered the sour cream enchiladas and my husband ordered birria tacos. We also ordered a cheese…read moredip and a guacamole. Everything was delicious! We will be back.

I know there isn't much to eat in Winnfield so people think this place taste good. No! No it…read moredoesn't! It is horrible Tex-Mex. I live in Texas and I know good Tex-Mex and this isn't it. I have eating Mexican cuisine in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo each place different and some lean more Tex-Mex while others give you authentic Mexican flare. I don't know what this place is but it isn't good. The saving grace is the service. Everything else is a horrible we are going to con these people into thinking this food is good. Should have just went to the local Walmart and made it myself. The beans were horrible. I love a good bean I don't know what that was. To the people in Winnfield I hope one day you get to experience real Tex-Mex or authentic Mexican cuisine.

Fresh tasting BBQ for a cheap price. I will definitely be returning to this place again in the near…read morefuture. Delicious!

Great food, great friendly service! Everyone was satisfied with their meals. Look forward to coming…read moreback.

I've been eating here my whole life and love it. My favorites are the chicken rings, the catfish…read morebasket, and the corn nuggets. Service is good and there are plenty of options on the menu for everyone.

Nothing fancy BUT if you're hungry this is the place for you. I've probably had everything on their…read moremenu. The menu is huge so there's definitely something for everyone. My favorites have to be the chicken fried steak sandwich and the fried catfish. We live in catfish country, where fried fish is always on every menu but their catfish is hands-down the best. The fish platter is a generous 1lb of fillets with fries, terrific coleslaw, hush puppies, tarter sauce and purple onion. You won't be disappointed. Great burgers, salads, and the hamburger steak.. delicious. Everything is made to order so it's always fresh. We've eaten here for years and I'm not joking when I say that we've never, not once sent anything back.

Beautiful atmosphere and chill vibes. Great wine list, it…read morewas hard to choose but our waitress Lillanna helped us and was very attentive! Ordered the pork ribeye and it did not disappoint! My husband got the sea bass with spinach Madeline! It's rare to have both meals cooked perfectly! Do yourself a favor and eat here!

This restaurant was very relaxing. It's on the lake with beautiful views of the water. The food…read morewas fresh and delicious. The service was great and very friendly. I will definitely go back when in town.

Good people good food a hidden Jem down in Coushatta, La. Every time me and my crew are in that…read morearea we stop here or if I'm close when I'm not at work I'm stopping. If you haven't been here please stop and give them a try. Sorry I haven't taken any pictures but I will try the next time I stop by

Shellie's is a local legend already. I normally go for the pork chop sandwich but I mixed it up…read moreand went for the cheesesteak and I was not disappointed.