Really good comfort food! Everything is cooked to perfection. You will definitely leave here full…read moreand happy! It's the full Cajun food experience. I personally love the crab au gratin dishes but everything is really yummy! The gumbo is a favorite too!

Family style Cajun restaurant with friendly staff, spacious seating area and large gravel parking…read more The front may be hard to find but step in and it's nice place for good eating. Mid way for us from the grand isle, so just the place to stop by. Appetizer was surprisingly good. A bit pricey but we were happy with the service and food.

Wow so much to say! This place is such a gem on the bayou…read more The food is true, authentic Cajun food. My husband has lived on the bayou his entire life and said this is a the only place around here that sticks to its roots. Good, home cooking. No twists and extra things to try and elevate it. It stands all on its own! The decor is so cute! Cajun, down the bayou phrases and photos. Clean! Also plays Cajun music so it really sets up the whole vibe. Okay, the FOOD! We started with the shrimp boulettes, mushroom and Brie soup, and the corn bisque. SO GOOD. Seasoned so well which so many restaurants lack these days!! The boulettes were fried perfectly, not soggy or over greased. For entrees my husband got the "taste of the bayou" which had jambalaya, red beans and rice, and crawfish etouffee. All of them were seasoned perfectly, great sized portions, and just so full of flavor! I got the cochon de lait panini and it was so yummy. The meat was drenched in a tangy sauce and pressed in such yummy bread. I loved it. Came with a side of potato salad but there were also other options. It was so good! Lastly we got the brownie a la mode. It had melted chocolate chips inside and literally melted in your mouth. Didn't get a pic bc we ate it too quickly. Everything was delicious! Also they had the cutest little Cajun menu for the kids. Really great restaurant! Service was amazing from our server Shay. Will definitely be back!

Clean, good crawfish, very friendly staff too. I prefer more of a spicy hot crawfish but these were…read morenot spicy hot they were bearable to anyone that doesn't like too much spice on there crawfish. Fastest Service and tasty snack.

Great food, service at reasonable prices. Have been a patron for over 30 years and the owners over…read morethe years have always delivered

GOOD FOOD...BUT EXTREMELY OVERPRICED!!! I will not recommend. The ceilings are too low. It can make…read moreone feel claustrophobic.

Let me tell you something. We just finished a swamp tour in the Louisiana bayou -- gators, cypress…read moretrees, Spanish moss, the whole magnificent thing -- and we were hungry, a little wild-eyed, and in desperate need of a meal worthy of the morning we just had. Restaurant des Familles delivered in every single way. We ordered the crab cakes, the turtle soup, and the étouffée, and I am not being dramatic when I say all three were absolutely out of this world. The crab cakes were perfect -- crispy outside, sweet and fresh inside, no filler, no shortcuts. The turtle soup was rich and deeply seasoned in that only-in-Louisiana way that makes you close your eyes on the first spoonful. And the étouffée? Silky, buttery, loaded with flavor. Every single dish tasted like someone's grandmother made it with love and a lifetime of knowing exactly what she was doing. But beyond the food -- this place is just beautiful. Tucked right into the bayou, quiet and unhurried, with that warm Louisiana hospitality that makes you feel like a welcome guest rather than a table to turn. We walked in as road-tripping strangers and left feeling like we'd found one of the best kept secrets in the whole state. If you are anywhere near Barataria, whether you just came off a swamp tour or you made the drive specifically for this -- stop here. You will not regret a single bite. Restaurant des Familles is the real deal.

This is my "go to" when guests are visiting. We usually go on a local swamp tour and then come here…read morefor lunch afterwards. This restaurant is conveniently located right on the waterway and offers beautiful views while dining. We've been lucky enough to catch a few of the female alligators sunbathing on the banks during sunny days. The menu has something for everyone featuring many delicious choices. You could definitely share as the portions are huge! Don't sleep on the Onion Rings, it's always a table favorite!

Get ready to let the good times roll when you walk through the door, the sign above the counter…read moresays "Welcome to Cajun Paradise, I'm with couyon" being born and raised in southwest Louisiana I can definitely get the meaning in the correct context, I can also recognize authentic Cajun cooking when it's put down in front of me and mais sha let me tell you these folks are doing it proud. We stopped in here for lunch and ended up with a sampling of what in my opinion is probably the best example of cajun food done right in Houma and for miles around - everything was delicious and the service from Sarah L was outstanding. We started with the Charbroiled Oysters served with toasted french bread, the plump Louisiana oysters were succulent and dipping the french bread in the cajun butter became an obsession, definitely a must do starter - I wasn't leaving here without trying their chicken and sausage gumbo, perfect texture and complex flavors it will make you a believer, my hats off to the chef, definitely authentic - the fried catfish filets and jumbo fried shrimp platters were outstanding although we didn't do it these are the foundation of an amazing po-boy (maybe next time) - all the sides were exceptional from the fried okra and onion rings to my personal favorite the skillet fried potatoes and who could leave without a few beignets served hot covered in powdered sugar - what a meal they should have a place to lay down in the back for a "cajun nap". In my opinion if you craving some authentic cajun dishes you can't go wrong here, the portions are nice and the prices are very reasonable. Our schedule didn't allow us to return as we had planned but will definitely return when we are back in the area...

Solid place for Cajun fare (tons of options), fairly priced, good service…read more We got the crawfish etoufee, seafood gumbo, friend catfish with sides of hush puppies, cut corn, and potato salad, and bread pudding. All food was solid. Seafood gumbo was particularly good. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing through town. For any Midwesterners, you may find the potato salad a little bland. Was expecting a bit more but it was okay. Next time I would skip and get a different side. Most locals seemed to order 1/2 pound of boiled seafood.

We stopped in here a few times while visiting New Orleans the past month. First off because it was…read morelocated kitty corner to the Royal Omni (where we always stay) but twice more because the food was great and the bartenders were fabulous company. Don't hesitate on the blue crab claws. They are absolutely addictive. I also had the chicken and andouille gumbo (8/10). It's a great place to people watch. Prices are not bad considering the proximity to Bourbon.

Gets a very generous 3 stars…read more Good food, great location, great ambiance if you are in a doorway or the balcony. Slow service. Delayed drinks, difficult to get the final bill. Frustrating staff. Not as clean as it should be in this Royal street location. Step it up or we won't be back.

The workers are so friendly and accommodating! Our waitress was sweet and thorough! The restaurant…read moreitself has a nice decor! The restrooms are clean! My favorite part is the salad bar! It reminds me of the old school Pizza Hut salad bar but better! Try the chicken salad! We ordered fried pickles and it comes with ranch dip! They were great! Thin and crispy! For my main, I ordered the crab lovers platter! So good! It comes with fried shrimp, a crab patty, crab meat au gratin, hush puppies and a fried soft shell crab with choice of side. I got the stuffed baked potato! My daughter got the lasagna from lunch with corn, bread, stuffed potato and chocolate cake! The husband got chicken fried steak with white gravy on the side, salad bar trip and stuffed baked potato! Unfortunately I didn't take pictures but it was great! Nice little gem right outside of golden meadow corp! My next favorite part is that the food doesn't take forever to come out freshly cooked and hot!

The food was amazing!!! All the way down to the toasted French bread. Everyone was really friendly…read more and service was amazing also!!

let this review be a proxy for both the main restaurant and the butcher…read more James Beard has acknowledged the greatness of Donald Link and the Cochon team, so who am I to add my voice to this disucssion? Well - let me anyway. High quality here - from start to finish. Thoughtful, design forward, excellence everywhere. The Gumbo was unlike anything I could have imagined - dark and rich - a treat. Had the butcher slice me some mortadella - then they plated that with some stone ground mustard and crackers - I'll remember this one for a while. if you get down here - make it your mission to get here.

We books an 8pm reservation for our anniversary dinner. We had excellent service and the food was…read moredelish! Shared the steak, boudin balls, grits and kind beans and of course wine. Our server overheard us say happy anniversary and brought us some coconut milk lime sorbet. We brought so much food as left overs but it was all so yummy. Little noisy and very busy. Glad we had a reservation!

Service and food were great. We got the crab dip as an appetizer, it had fantastic flavor. Came out…read morebubbling hot! The bread served with it was pleasantly crunchy. I got the shrimp po'boy, my friend got the shrimp remoulade po'boy and we traded half our sandwiches. Both were very flavorful, but we agreed that we preferred the traditional shrimp po'boy. Really great flavor, crispy shrimp and a flavorful French bread for the bun. So delicious! The baked Mac and cheese and jambalaya were both delicious as well. I preferred the jambalaya, so I'm glad that's the side I ordered! Would definitely eat here again!

A shuttle will pick you up from your hotel and bring you here for your Ultimate Swamp Tour…read more Check in here for your colored hand band that determines which tour or boat you are designated to join. They have t shirts for sale as well as a baby alligator in a tank.

The girls and I had an amazing time at Atchafalaya! We had some fun happy hour drinks at the bar,…read morethen moved to our table shortly after. Our server, Christopher, was very attentive, suggested wine pairings, and gave us great recommendations. We started with the charbroiled oysters which is a must. They were large and charred to perfection on the outside grill, topped with parm and breadcrumbs. My friends ordered the filet and the gulf fish, and I had the charred cabbage entree, with a French gerwurztraminer blend. The mushrooms with the blue cheese sauce were so rich and delicious! Sweet treats were a no brainer. The blue cheese flan was creamy and decadent. A perfect ending to the meal. This is so far my fave restaurant in New Orleans. It's an honest, no BS creole inspired cuisine. 100% coming back soon!

Never thought I'd be happy that we couldn't get a reservation at Commander's Palace during our 2…read moreday pre-cruise stay in New Orleans but... WOW! What a special place Atchafalaya is! And yet again, I am so thankful for Yelp steering me in the right direction yet again! A short Uber from the French Quarter brought us to what I believe is such a special hidden gem! The moment you step into Atchafalaya, you realize it. Ambience is amazing, quirky, cool, homey and cozy. Staff is amazing. We sat in our own private room and were treated to a very special delight of a dinner. I tried the incredible fried green tomatoes, the seafood soup (?) and the incredible steak...wow, everything was amazing. And not only did Chef Christopher Lynch come out to say hello to my Autistic son but the owner Tony Tocco did as well and it made his day! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!