Always a great place to visit. We normally sit at the bar upstairs. Overall the menu is focused…read morearound seafood, but also has a number of other great items. The bartenders are always friendly and provide great service.

Crawdaddys is a place to check out in Cookeville. I got the Cajun shrimp pasta and it was decent…read more It didn't have the spice that was advertised in the menu and it had an enormous(!) amount of peas in the dish. Literally over 200. I stopped counting after 100. The sauce was good, I could really get the tang of the tomato base. The shrimp were juicy as well My mom and sister got the steak cooked well. They said it was cooked perfect and the okra were crispy. The sweet tea was definitely sweet and tea might have needed to boil for a bit longer. We ended up having to wait for the ice to melt down to be able to drink it with all the sugar. I'd like to go back to check out more menu options. Also, the service was great. Probably some of the best service I've experienced in a restaurant

Food was really good. Portions were not giant but I think fair especially since it is kinda a…read morehigher end place. I was satisfied after. We asked if they had a sports game on the TV and they couldn't get it on the TV and so they got it on a laptop! It might have been because it was a slow night but it shows that they really care. What good service. Well decorated and the servers and chef were very friendly. The chef came out and talked to us and asked if we had any questions about the menu which we thought was very cool. Overall an excellent place and would go there again.

This is the worst place I have ever been to in my life!! We ordered appetizers that came an hour…read moreand 30 minutes into service! Drinks didn't come until 40 minutes, and they were flat! Waited 2-1-2 hours for food that did not come! They had one server, and she was the bartender as well! Poorly operated establishment! In my opinion they need to shut down this place! We just walked out and will NEVER BE BACK!!

Try. The. Gator. Nuggets. So freaking good! My favorite is the gator queso and if you're a drinker…read morethat wants to get knocked flat then try the hurricane. That is one strong drink! The place is full of different sports on the screens so if you're wanting a sports day then go here. The staff are so friendly and never mess up (even when you've had one too many drinks) we always come here first to pregame!

The food is a hit and miss this time. I visited again during their happy hour time and realized…read morethis time while checking the receipt they don't truly discount the 25% off their apps for happy hour. It might be maybe 20%-23% but not 25%. They should just say on their menu they round down but it's not the case, I'd check your receipts the next time you go just Incase based off the principal. Small percent but honestly feels mischievous.

If you're anywhere near Ellijay, this place is worth the stop. A true family-owned spot with an…read moreauthentic Cajun feel, it delivers both on flavor and atmosphere. The food stands out right away. The Chicken Chardonnay is rich, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. The fried shrimp are just as impressive--crispy, fresh, and easily some of the best you'll find. You can tell there's real attention to quality in every dish. The setting adds to the experience. Housed in a building from the 1800s, they've preserved the character beautifully. It has that warm, historic charm that makes you forget you're in North Georgia and not somewhere along the Gulf. Service is just as memorable. Ask for Shannon--she's an absolute gem and elevates the entire experience with her attention and personality. Great food, great atmosphere, and genuinely welcoming service. This is the kind of place you come back to.

After reading other reviews I feel bad about offering a mediocre review…read more I've dined here several times and although the food is good, it isn't memorable or worth $25 per dish. The portions continue to get smaller and food temperatures too. Like the orders sat waiting to be served and got cold on the meantime. Although our server was kind and got our order right, she was in no hurry and not very friendly. I don't know if she was not allowed to serve butter with bread or not, but we didn't get any (after my husband had to ask for bread,) but I suspect that if butter had been included it would have been rock hard. I'm well aware of rising operational costs and how trickle-down works, and I'm no stranger to restaurant and kitchen work, but details matter. It's the little things that matter.

We came into town to buy a car and didn't finish the paperwork until about 1:30. By the time we…read morewere done, we were absolutely starving. We pulled into Papa Dubi's around 1:45, not realizing the kitchen closes at 2:00. We apologized and said we'd come back another time because we didn't want to be "those people", but the staff insisted it was no problem at all. That alone made a great first impression. We ordered quickly and went with the Cajun Sampler--Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, and Crawfish Sauce over Rice. We also added hushpuppies and boudin. Every single thing was spot‑on delicious. Each sampler dish had the perfect balance of rice to main ingredients, and the flavors were rich, authentic, and comforting. The boudin was the real deal, and the hushpuppies were just as good. Brandon was our server, and he couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating, especially considering how close it was to closing time. For being this far from Louisiana, Papa Dubi's is absolutely doing it right. We'll definitely be back.

Had to do a work thing at the nearby cancer center and decided to stop in. Being from Louisiana, I…read morenever miss a chance to check out a Cajun place. I love the whole vibe of the place. Everyone was super friendly, shout out to our server Brandon. Friendly and willing to engage in my favorite activity (small talk!) lol. To the food. I have an extensive list of food allergies and intolerances. So I will always review a place where I can find a good meal and not get sick or worse. I had the burger po'boy and it was great! Perfect ratio of burger to bread. The fries were pretty standard Sysco fair but I like their seasoned fries so all good. Hubs had the catfish lunch meal and he enjoyed it. Ordered the boy the crab cake meal and he loved it. Also got the 4 sides option as part of our to-go order - gumbo, red beans & rice, jambalaya, and etouffee. I hate soupy rice & beans, so I was happy to see that these were done right. They also tasted great. I wasn't able to try the other items (pesky seafood allergy) but they also looked good and smelled delicious. Definitely see us making a day trip in the future to eat here again.

Parking is limited, small space, but great service and delicious food!…read more This restaurant is small and quaint. We were greeted promptly and taken to a table. Our server was very nice and answered all of our questions. We got the crab dip to start and it was flavorful and a great start to our lunch. My friend ordered the gumbo and said it was very good with a good kick. I got the crawfish mac n cheese which was delightful and a perfect portion in my opinion. I did not find it spicy for anyone who's afraid of spice. We finished up with the beignets and they were fluffy and sweet and just right. Can't wait to come back and try some more of their dishes and some of their drinks.

Gumbo had limited seafood, but was packed with flavor. The right amount of heat, but hot sauce was…read moreadded for a kick. Porch pounder with the Campari, I can't recall the name, was not good. It was ay too heavy on the bitters. Took only a few sips and would not recommend.

Unfortunately, I have to reduce my review rating. I've been back many times since my initial…read morerating, and although the food is still delicious, the #1 item I always come for, the chicken wings, are now removed from the menu. Plus, each and every time I've come, their service has been awful. I mean... slow service, wrong order brought to the table, cold food, etc. Super frustrating! If only they could get their service right, honestly, this could be my favorite restaurant in the boro!

Red bean and rice was full of flavor corn bread was fresh and sweet. Oysters were burnt and the…read morespinach had the consistency of cream of spinach, no flavor to palet. Im so disappointed

Best restaurant in Chattanooga…read more Long post alert! If you don't want to read it all, here's what you need to know: * Spectacular authentic New Orleanian cuisine * Deliciously inventive cocktails * Top notch service with genuine, kind people My family and I went to Neutral Ground today for brunch. We have been extremely cautious about going to restaurants since the pandemic hit, and this was probably only the 6th time we've sat down in a restaurant since this all started. We called on our way to see if we needed reservations to sit outside (still haven't sat inside since last May). They said no, and when we pulled up, we saw that they had already set up the table for us, complete with a small fire pit to keep us warm. They are very careful about COVID. Everyone is required to wear a mask, temp checks at the door, and they take your first name and number for contact tracing, all of which was very appreciated. The ambiance is very trendy, kind of like a modern take on a high end 60s bar. Excellent drink menu as well, and they are happy to make anything for you. Ok, the food. We ordered the standard breakfast for our three kids, which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns, smoky bacon and creamy grits. The staff went ahead and split up the meal evenly on three small plates, and it was more than enough for them. My kids are fairly picky eaters, and they are every bite! If you have small kids, you know how rare that is! Speaking of kids, the restaurant is very kid friendly. My wife got the breakfast sandwich, which had spicy sausage and eggs on an English muffin served with plantain and sweet potato chips. It was amazing! The sausage tasted slightly like chorizo, but with a flavor all its own. I ordered the catfish and grits (pictured), and it was perfect. The catfish tenders were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The grits were fluffy and creamy with a melt in your mouth sauce on top. All garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to give it an extra depth of flavor and spice. SO GOOD. We got some apple cider donuts and strawberry hand pies for dessert and both were truly great. The donuts were soft and sweet, while the pies were flaky and light. What the chef is doing at Neutral Ground is extremely unique in Chattanooga: his food is authentic to New Orleans, yet he makes it his own. This is the third time I've eaten here, and the first time we have all sat down in the restaurant. We love many of the restaurants in town, but in my opinion this one can't be beat for its combination of service, ambiance and food.

Two friends and I saw the menu, came in a few days later, and ended up ordering every single item…read moreoff the menu except for one dish (which I'll have to come back for). It was all so delicious and AUTHENTIC. The Gulf Shrimp Salad was the appetizer I was least excited about but ended up enjoying the most! Super fresh and light. The Bahn-Mi was authentic and the NOLA Hot Sausage felt classic and tasty (if you haven't had a Po-Boy before this is a GREAT introduction), but the Crispy Oyster Mushroom really took home the award for our favorite Po-Boy, another pleasant surprise! The broth on the Brisket Meatball Yakamein was otherworldly, but the real show stoppers of the night were the West African Red-Red and the Shrimp & Grits. All in all, you can't go wrong here. The wait staff is with Proof Bar and Incubator and they were incredibly welcoming, fun, and made an effort to help move us to a bigger table because of all the food we ordered. 10/10 will be back. For reference, we went on a Wednesday at 6pm and were able to get seated upstairs (rain prevented sitting on the welcoming patio outside) and they already had reservations lined up which is always a good sign. As someone who lived on MLK for a few years, I can't say how excited I am to have an option like this so close by and with more than convenient hours, especially for later eating!