My friend and I went here for dinner. We each got the snow and shrimp combo…read more The sauce has plenty of flavor. The service was okay. The shrimps seems smaller in size than a few year ago. The amount of food you get is definitely less than before which probably due to the rise of food cost.

Came here with a friend for a seafood boil! The inside isn't fancy, just pretty spacious with some…read moredecor, but it's really more about the food than the atmosphere. The waitresses were fast, came right over with menus and took our order quickly, and the food came out fast too. We were a party of two and shared two combos, but I noticed other tables ordering one combo per person which works too depending on how hungry you are. The snow crab was so juicy and the mussels were super fresh. We got the mixed seasoning with no spice, and the potatoes were sooo good to balance out. The corn was amazing, and the shrimp was enormous and so juicy, I'm not sure how they got it that good. The sauce leans pretty salty, and I ended up drinking like three cups of water, but eating it with the potatos balances it out. Price point felt fair and I left stuffed!! Would definitely come back.

It's the rare occasion when I get to visit a restaurant that was featured on the TV show "Diners,…read moreDrive-ins and Dives," and it's a true privilege. I don't take it lightly. I spent a lot of time preparing. My mom even made me a special outfit. Remember, in the movie Goodfellas, when Joe Pesci thought he was about to become a made guy? It was kind of like that. Fortunately, I wasn't led into an empty room where I was promptly shot in the back of the head. (Whew!) I was conscious of the potential for violence at Hwy 61 Roadhouse, because its name--and the overall vibe--calls to mind the classic Patrick Swayze movie from the 1980s, which was in fact set in Missouri. I was ready to punch my way out of there, if necessary. The crowd here skews older, and it occurred to me that I may have been able to take out quite a few of them on my own. There was live music, and the band called to mind something you might see in a circa-'97 Christopher Guest movie, or Marty and Bobbi Culp. It gets loud, to the point where you can't hear what the person across the table from you is saying. You might consider bringing a date here, if you'd prefer not having a conversation. A guy from my running group loves this place and spoke highly of the BBQ Spaghetti. Normally, I wouldn't eat anything like that, but this guy seems like he might know ball when it comes to delicious restaurant meals, if you catch my drift. Turns out, he wasn't wrong. It wasn't just good, this might be the way to eat pulled pork. I'd make it at home, except that store-bought barbecue sauce is disgustingly sweet and processed-tasting, and it wouldn't be worth trying to make my own. I toyed with the idea of getting a burger, which is a safe go-to in restaurants in areas where the spice level is often inquired about, but I've eaten so many of them lately. Then I saw that they carry a Shrimp Po Boy. It seemed like the perfect choice. Shrimp Po Boys are never not good, even the one they used to carry at Popeyes during Lent back in the pre-chicken sandwich era, and this place supposedly specializes in Cajun food. It didn't disappoint... for the most part. It was a bit bread-forward for my liking. Some places hollow out the bread a little bit, to make room for the fillings. Hwy 61 doesn't, and they use a weirdly large roll. I love bread, so this wouldn't necessarily be an issue, but there was nothing particularly special about this bread. They load you up on shrimp, which are fried hard, like chicken wings from a hood Chinese place. It makes for a satisfying crunch. The lettuce and tomatoes provided a fresh, healthy-seeming contrast, and the remoulade is just spicy enough to keep things interesting. I'm definitely curious to try some of the other menu items, including some of the more authentic Cajun selections--the etouffees, gumbos and what have you. If only I could get them to bring me a sampling of everything, "on the arm." I'd show up in backwards sunglasses and tell them I'm there filming a TV show, but alas, they've already been featured on a TV show, and I wouldn't want to run the risk of having to actually fight someone.

I got the Pulled Pork Supper. It is shredded pork, served on sourdough bread. I got it with BBQ…read morespaghetti. The pork was a little tough and the portion was a little small for $17. The spaghetti was blander than I remember too. I thought the sauce used to be spicier. We'll have to give them another try. The restaurant is decorated with a fun vibe. We were there on a trivia night, but we were leaving as it was starting. It looked like fun. They also have a lot of live music too.

Came into to visit family and the knew we liked crab pots. So off we go to Storming Crab. We had…read morereservations but wouldn't have needed them for just four of us. When we walked in I was impressed with two things. The smell of seafood heavy in the air and the decor. Definitely takes you back to the ocean and seafood ! The service was pretty good and our server (Alyssa) was spot on. Friendly and always checking on us. She was helpful too giving us suggestions on what to order. So we picked the Special B. Came in about 15 minutes and was huge. Tons of shrimp, crab legs, corn, sausage, potatoes the most amazing juice it sat in. Here's a tip. Bring your own rubber disposable gloves. You're gonna get messy and their gloves fit loose. Awesome place, really good seafood, great service and a pretty good price.

Spent the day here to celebrate my birthday. Was greeted and seated right away. The waiter served…read morewith their complimentary seafood bread which was delicious. The ambiance looks great with graffiti hand writing all around. Sink easily accessible in the dining area. Seafood tasted good with shells still "crunchy."

The food is excellent and so is the live music provided here. An outdoor patio is also available…read morefor customers if they want to enjoy the weather.

I don't typically leave reviews, but after my experience at Evangeline's Bistro and Music House, I…read morefelt compelled to share feedback. There were some positives--the happy hour appetizer was excellent, and it was clear our server was new and trying. Unfortunately, the overall experience exposed several operational issues. A cocktail was served missing an ingredient. Before anyone asked for it to be removed, we were told nothing was wrong with it and it couldn't be taken off the bill. Moments later, the bartender acknowledged they had forgotten the absinthe and corrected it. My blackened snapper was so over-charred that parts couldn't be cut with a knife, and the portions I could eat were bland. I barely touched the entrée. When we calmly asked about our options, we were told there was no manager on duty and no one in charge. The server repeatedly referenced owner policy, even though we never asked for a free meal--only to discuss an entrée that was inedible. The biggest frustration came when it was time to pay. We explained upfront how our business expense receipts needed to be split, but the checks and credit cards were repeatedly mixed up. Because only a manager or owner could fix the billing errors, our group waited over an hour after we were ready to leave. We were told a manager was coming, but no manager ever spoke with us. As someone who works in Quality and Customer Experience, this felt less like an employee issue and more like a systems issue. Better training for new staff, leadership coverage during business hours, a clearer escalation process, and an updated POS system would have prevented most of what we experienced. Mistakes happen. What defines a restaurant is how it recovers from them. Unfortunately, that's where this experience fell short.

I went here with a friend. The food amount that you get and price point are decent for seafood…read more The margaritas does not taste like it has much alcohol. It does get busy at nighttime especially when we went here. The staff did check up on us as needed.

My go to place when I don't feel like driving far and don't feel like cooking my own boil. Food is…read moregood, they always have specials. Service is always good. Restaurant is always clean

Great food, terrible service I got the seafood pasta which…read morewas perfectly cooked and had great flavors. No complaints about the actual meal. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. The lady at the front counter, Aliyyah, was hands-down one of the worst I've ever encountered. She didn't check on the table once after dropping off the food. We had to go to her or catch kitchen staff just to get refills. The entire time she was either on her personal phone having loud conversations instead of doing her job. Zero effort to engage with customers or even pretend to care. To top it off, when she rang up the ticket, she put "Glasses" as my name on the receipt instead of bothering to ask what my actual name was. It felt lazy and dismissive. I even talked to someone from the kitchen staff and was informed that she's does this often even though others have complained. Food was great, but the attitude and neglect from Aliyyah made the whole visit unpleasant. I won't be returning unless there's a different server. Management really needs to address this kind of behavior.

My mom and I visited for the first time today and it was delicious! Best seafood we've had in STL!…read moreThis is our new go-to spot for sure. Restaurant was clean and service was fast and very friendly!

Service was great. Food was even better. They kept the place clean. Shame they had to close…read more Most good places always close.

Authentic creole spot at the grove and warm hospitality!…read more It's my first time trying this restaurant, and I had a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious. The spices are well combined and just on point. Highly recommended.

This place has been on my to-try list for a while and I decided to finally try it during my lunch…read morebreak and it was the best choice I could have have ever made. I had it on Thursday and it is currently Sunday and I'm driving back to have it again. 10/10, I can't wait to try everything! Service was good and the business was cute too!

May special for dinner sounds good! Available after 4:00, a soft-shell crab bucatini. We were…read morethere for lunch so opted for the Hot Honey Chicken biscuit and hash rounds. We got there just in time, there were already lots of people in the dining room eating and after we placed our order at the counter and got seated, a bunch more people came in. Our food came out quickly and correctly. The chicken biscuit had a good size piece of chicken and just enough sweet and heat. The biscuit was good; I cut off the top because I am a wierdo who doesn't like butter on top. Always on point, great space, food is really good!