This place has the BEST food and the friendliest people ever! The chopped cheese burger is very…read moreflavorful and juicy! You'll travel far and wide to find a better burger. The fries are seasoned up and the wings are perfectly cooked, so tender and tasty! Find this spot in the student union building at Highline College. The tables are in a space with lots of light and it's great!

First time trying this but I have been to Jumpin Jambalaya a couple of times and have always ended…read moreup eating everything way too quick lol. This is new to me but I enjoyed it so much especially with the hot sauce

I recommend the food everything i got was great. The parking was relatively easy to get.read more

The food was really good and flavorful the staff was really friendly 10/10 I will be coming back!!read more

Great service and soothing atmosphere. Full bar . Fruity 88 punch drink. Fresh seafood a plus for…read moreme as an out of towner

Came here craving a seafood boil and overall, this was the best one I've had so far!…read moreThe clams were fresh, the crab legs were meaty, the headless shrimp were perfectly cooked, and I loved the addition of eggs and potatoes to soak up all that sauce. The lobster was unfortunately an overcooked, but everything else in the boil was so good that it made up for it. Speaking of the sauce -- it was SO good. We got to choose our sauce and spice level, and it had the perfect balance of flavor, spice, and heat without overpowering the seafood. It complemented everything really well. We also ordered the calamari. It was crispy, but the batter was a bit heavy and could've used more seasoning. Service was great -- our server was kind, attentive, and checked in on us regularly without being intrusive. They also offer combo meals, which I thought were a great value for the amount of seafood you get. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. If you're craving a seafood boil with customizable spice and solid portions, this spot is worth it!

The blackened fish was the best of out of everything. We got the spicy chicken and bourbon chicken…read moreas well. They said the bourbon chicken was the best seller, but we liked the fish more. Maybe it's personal preference. Clean and friendly spot. Noodles were too soft. Price was great!

Food was hot, fresh, super good. Full of flavor and the employees were kind and helpful. They got…read moregood choices but I custom made it and it was amazing. Their bourbon chicken was the highlight for sure.

Waste of money! First time ordering from this place. Both orders of Rice and Beans had NO rice…read moreincluded; Other than the catfish, flavors were bland; hush puppies were doughy (undercooked). $170 wasted.

Be open on Sat night. Doors were locked at 6 pm. Was looking forward to trying your food, drove to…read moreDes Moines from S Seattle. Very disappointed.

First and foremost, the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo was amazing. I love gumbo, so finding this place…read morewas such a treat. When we were there in February 2026, we met Reginald. While we were talking, he learned where I work and what we were going through. Without hesitation, he wanted to help. I connected him with the right person, and he generously donated approximately 70 gallons of his Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, along with rice and spoons, for all three shifts. He is truly an amazing person, and his food is just as incredible. Thank you, Reginald--my coworkers and I are so grateful for your kindness and support!

One of my favorite stops. I have gone here for years to get the best red beans, seasons and meats…read morefor various dishes. Today of course bought beans, seasons and meats. Walked out spending over $100. Will be returning of course. I bought the gumbo today for the second time. They make it themselves and OMG delicious. You get a side of rice and crackers. I did add my own crackers in this picture. Portion size is perfect. The customer service is always great and love all the hints of them on the walls. A must when you are in Kent or looking to try something new.

The food and service was phenomenal. Best way to celebrate Mother's Day. I definitely would…read morerecommend it to anybody and everyone me and my family will definitely be back very soon. One of the best restaurants I've been to in a very long time.

This is a new spot in the landing that Ive been eyeing at it has nice ambiance like you're in a…read morechill island. Based in Hawaii this was their only Washington location. Menu was great as they offer all the shellfish included with your choice of seafood. Drinks were good and very strong. We ordered the snow crab combo that came with 1/2 pound of shrimp, muscles, and clams. Potato's, corn and sausage. With a pound of crawfish. In a spicy 4. It was good spice tons of garlic. Very strong. Super flavorful. Like that the menu offered a variety of options and market prices weren't bad per pound roughly about $15-18 per pound. Garlic fries and calamari was very delicious! Hate to say it but better than ballpark garlic fries. Service was good we went towards the end of closing from 7-9 but they took care of us. We're definitely gonna come back.

So I've gone to the one in white center in burien and it was still as good as the one there. Much…read morecloser, good ample parking. It wasn't slow but a good amount of people. Service was AMAZING! I saw the waitress pour a shot of henny and the guy offered me a shot but I was driving. Very bright nice and open space. Ambience is a great place to have dinners and hang out for games cause all the games were playing. We ordered the special that came with muscles, clams, shrimp, and snow crab legs. House sauce in a 3, but felt like we could've ordered it in a 4. And added a pound of crawfish to it. Very affordable pricing with the amount of meat the seafood had. Cheap beer! Which was great! They advertise their specials on their socials and have other deals in the restaurant which is great if you're splitting with someone. Definitely will be back again, great food and service all around!

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. We asked if we could sample the sauces…read morebefore ordering, but our waitress refused, which made it difficult to choose. After placing our order, the food took a very long time to arrive, and when it finally did, it was overcooked and rubbery. The restaurant also seemed very disorganized. Staff members were constantly running around, appearing overwhelmed and uncoordinated. To make matters worse, several empty tables around us still had food scraps and dirty dishes left behind from previous customers, creating an unclean dining environment. Overall, the service, food quality, and cleanliness all fell well below expectations. I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

Best fried catfish I've had since New Orleans. Live music, cozy vibe and the owner is one of a…read morekind. Bar tender makes you feel like a regular and let's give it up one more time for the catfish. Well worth the drive from the city.

A Tiny Creole-style restaurant with a small bar and a limited menu…read more I was curious about this place. It's in a tiny parking lot on a side street in Des Moines. It's a small storefront and a little challenging to find. During the pandemic, my wife and I stumbled across it, but it was closed. We did get to chat with the chef-owner. He explained he could not afford to keep the doors open full-time due to the lack of clientele during the difficult mask-up period. He indicated that he would start limited hours soon. So, fast forward to today. The restaurant IS open at certain times, and I advise you to double-check the hours as they seem to change. So, anxious to try authentic creole food, I dropped in one afternoon and sat at the small but nice-looking wooden bar. The bartender lady was friendly and got me a bottled beer (no draft here). I scanned the short menu and asked for a recommendation. She recommended the Jambalaya. I found the Jambalaya extremely disappointing. As you can see from my photo, I was served a gigantic mound of Jambalaya rice. It was sticky, tasty, spicy, and filling, but "Where's the beef?". I felt like I was on a treasure hunt, searching for the protein in this giant mound of rice. I found a single slice of sausage and a few chicken pieces throughout. This may be how some families in Louisiana stretch their grocery supplies, but this is NOT what a customer expects at a restaurant. If this was the recommendation, then I am terrified of what the gumbo or some of the other dishes are like. To make matters worse, the bathroom had no light! I turned the switch on and off a few times, and the light would flicker a little, but I could not see a thing. I had to take out my phone to see where to do my business! After I washed my hands, I discovered the paper towel dispenser empty. When I returned to the bar, I found the Chef-owner leaning on the bar, chatting with the bartender and the only other customer there. Of course, I let him know about the state of his bathroom. "The light flickers?" he said., "Um yeah," I responded. He shrugged like this was an acceptable state of affairs. No apology, no action or promise to correct the issues. Just a matter-of-fact demeanor. Like it was MY problem! I can maybe understand an employee acting this way, but the owner? Is he serious about running a restaurant? Perhaps this is a hobby or a tax shelter; who knows? I will never return. I am a Yelp Elite Squad reviewer, and it pains me to have to award anything less than four stars for a struggling neighborhood business, but if the owner doesn't care, why should I? And now the results: Starting from 5, I detract one-half star from edible but disappointing food. One star for an unkept bathroom with no light. One star for a poor attitude. Another half-star for odd hard-to-keep-track of hours. Then adding my overall experience, I'm going to award a generous two stars. I sincerely doubt, and, judging by the owner's attitude, that he even cares; however, I will say this to him. If you are serious about running a restaurant and competing with the likes of Wally's or Anthony's in Des Moines, then I would seriously give your attitude a check, as well as the attention you pay to your bathroom and the content of the meat in your food. Good luck. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it useful, funny, or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me. So go on! Press that button, and never miss one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior!

The best seafood boil ever Very fresh and sous very…read moredelicious Good and ready quick service 10/10

Walking into Crawfish Chef, you immediately get that casual, no-frills Cajun seafood boil…read moreatmosphere--nothing overly fancy, but lively and inviting in a way that tells you the focus here is all about the food. The space is simple and functional, with wooden tables, a laid-back setup, and that unmistakable energy of people ready to dig into messy, hands-on seafood boils. It's the kind of place where gloves, napkins, and cracking shells are all part of the experience, and that authenticity adds to the charm. The star of the visit was Combo #6, a generous spread that comes loaded with 1 lb of mussels, 1 lb of snow crab, 1 lb of shrimp, along with potatoes and corn. On paper, it sounds like a seafood feast--and visually, it absolutely delivers when it hits the table, drenched in their signature house special sauce. Starting with the mussels, they soak up the sauce beautifully. Each bite is juicy and briny, with that ocean flavor amplified by the rich, garlicky, buttery kick of the house sauce. The seasoning doesn't just sit on the surface--it seeps into every shell, making each bite bold and satisfying. The snow crab is easily one of the highlights. The meat is tender, slightly sweet, and pulls cleanly from the shell. Paired with the house sauce, it hits that perfect balance between natural seafood sweetness and spicy, savory richness. It's messy, indulgent, and exactly what you want from a Cajun-style boil. The shrimp are equally impressive--plump, well-cooked, and easy to peel. They carry the sauce exceptionally well, giving you that full punch of flavor in every bite without being overpowered. The texture is spot-on, not rubbery or overdone, which can sometimes be a gamble with seafood boils. Even the sides--potatoes and corn--deserve recognition. They might seem like fillers, but here they act as flavor sponges, absorbing all that seasoned sauce and delivering surprisingly satisfying bites in between the seafood. They help round out the meal and keep it from feeling one-dimensional. What really ties everything together is that house special sauce. It's rich, garlicky, buttery, slightly spicy, and deeply flavorful--arguably the backbone of the entire experience. It's the kind of sauce that makes you want extra bread or rice just to soak up every last drop, and it's consistently praised as a standout feature of the restaurant. That said, while the flavors are undeniably strong, the biggest drawback comes down to value. Combo #6 sits at a noticeably high price point (around the mid-$90 range), and while the quality and taste are there, the portion doesn't quite feel like it fully justifies the cost. You get a good spread, but not an overwhelming one--especially if you're sharing or expecting a truly massive boil for that price. It leans more toward a "treat yourself" meal rather than something you'd regularly order without thinking twice. Some diners have also noted that prices have crept up over time while portions haven't significantly increased, reinforcing that slight mismatch between cost and quantity. Overall, Crawfish Chef delivers where it matters most--flavor. Combo #6 is rich, satisfying, and packed with well-seasoned seafood that keeps you reaching for the next bite. The house sauce alone makes it memorable. However, the higher price tag makes it feel more like an occasional indulgence rather than a go-to value meal. If you're craving a flavorful, hands-on seafood boil experience in Kent, it absolutely hits the spot--but just be prepared to pay a bit more than you might expect for the amount you get.