Family owned restaurant. Absolutely delicious every. time. The food is homemade and so fresh. Always made in time too. Their gator is great in the summer with taxidermy gator heads to compliment. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Shrimp Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

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Not a comfortable atmosphere for dining in. The giant menu sign is too much... uncomfortable seats... alligator was okay but totally food service for everything. read more

Food was good. The service was a little rustic but it was ok and I love what they have done with the restaurant. It looks really nice. The vibe was ok very close quarters. read more

Was quite a drive for us but well worth it! Of course when this restaurant was 5 miles away we never got there we split the taste of the French quarter to have a little of everything! Not one complaint about any of the food. My favorite is crawfish etouffe and they do it right! I could have eaten several more pieces of cornbread , it was delicious. Everything was just right, flavorful and not too spicy- hot sauce on the table if you need it. Owner very friendly and efficient service. Cute old building in a small town. Will definitely make an effort to return! read more

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Awesome all made from scratch and authentic!! Everything sounded great which made it hard to pick because it's all my favorites, so we got the"Tour of the Quarter" sample sizes of jambalaya, Red beans and Rice, Crawfish étouffée, loaded grits, & large sauté shrimp, side of Andouille Sausage, Cornbread and Slaw!!! And added a Crispy catfish!!! If you held a gun to my head I couldn't pick my favorite because it was all awesome! Perfectly cooked and seasoned with a spicy flavor that was warming deliciousness but was not too hot, just very flavorful!!! The owner was the only one on the floor which was nice because He was so friendly, warm and proud of the food they present and grateful seeing you enjoying it all!!! We were stuffed and very happy! Definitely will return with friends and family! It is an hour ride but very well worthwhile especially on a nice day . We got some fresh produce from the local farms, and Bye's popcorn on the way home! Great day! read more

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Stopped here for lunch. I should have read the reviews 1st since I expected to dine- in and it's takeout only. The place both inside and out didn't look very inviting but have learned as they say to not judge a book by it's cover. We were greeted warmly by the woman working behind the counter. We placed our orders and were out within a few minutes. I ordered the jambalaya with andouille sausage. My husband ordered the beans and rice. She asked if we wanted some hot sauce on the side. Naturally, we said yes. We opened the hot sauce container at home and should have tasted it before pouring it on my rice. It tasted and smelled 'funny'. Almost like wet cardboard. Luckily it was a small container and didn't totally ruin the dish. Otherwise I thought the jambalaya was ok. Nothing exciting. Overall, the food was ok, but there was nothing I'd rush back to get again. 2024-22 read more

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Outstanding food, service and setting! As a Louisiana native, I am delighted to be able to find that type of food in Western New York. Highly recommend! read more

Not very authentic. They get a lot from food service, including the cornbread. Big bright giant menus make it feel like a fast food place and the cow on the door of the ladies room is a bit insulting. Had the alligator and was not impressed... it was cut too thin and was dry. Forgettable. read more

Both the food and service were fantastic. I had the andouille jambalaya and chicken and sausage gumbo

Dont skip this place.we traveled from Brockport after reading on Facebook. Amazing authentic food! We ordered the Tour entree, to get a taste of everything The Gumbo was delicious . I loved everything. Was not spicy as is most Cajun food. We took home sides of jambalaya and Gumbo for next day. Homemade Cornbread awesome. Mom & pop operation, not franchise. Delicious! read more

The only reason this isn't getting 5 stars is because their takeout containers are not compostable or recycle-able. We didn't know before we arrived that this has become take-out only. The owner, who waited on us, heard our concerns about items possibly being too hot, so he gave us tastes, without us asking. We're so glad he did b/c it affected what we ordered. Both of us ended up with the crayfish etouffee, which was delicious, filling, a huge portion, a little heat but easily managed. The gumbo and the jambalaya were, unfortunately for us, too hot. We fall into the mild to medium chicken wing category, if that helps anyone figure out our heat tolerances! So, our assessment is to go (they're closed for a few weeks early January for vacation), get tastes, and then totally enjoy whatever you order! Next time we go, we'll bring our own take-out containers; maybe you could, too? read more

Heard about this place from a friend...earlier reviews for this place will not be valid any longer due to them being in a small place now in Barker, NY with seating. It is a quaint place, and the service is fantastic. I grew up along the Gulf Coast in Florida and spent time in Louisiana regularly. The food here is very good and authentic. The only thing I will say is the heat level is not traditional (nor do I expect it to be). If you like more heat then they can provide hot sauce to accomplish this. I had red beans and rice with sausage, my wife had a shrimp poboy, both were fantastic. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area. Even if you don't like spicy food, they make the food milder for the general populous. read more

Ordered first time, glad I did. Crawfish etouffee was delicious. Shrimp grits was very very good. The cheese crawfish flatbread was very tasty. Packed well, I will be ordering again, very soon. read more

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Love this place, food is top tier, especially given the prices! However, there was a minor kitchen mismatch with my order today. I ordered an 8oz cup of sausage and grits which I was looking forward to but when I opened my order after I left I had realized they gave me an 8oz gumbo chicken and sausage. Should've checked prior to leaving but that's my mistake. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

Mark and Amy are fantastically nice people and the Louisiana Cookery is Buffalo's best example of not judging a book by its cover: this small shop in a drab part of Cheektowaga delivers Cajun/Southern food that tastes neither small nor drab. From the ostensibly basic (e.g. red beans and rice) to the more exotic (e.g. crawfish etouffee), the dishes are both amazing taken on their own but also a welcome departure from the pizza-subs-wings scene that dominates Buffalo, with LC fare costing no more than the sports food genre. The seafood soups are hall-of-fame. You'll wish you'd found the place sooner. Protip: grab a take-home bottle of Sacred Fire, their signature seasoning salt. It is wonderful with Louisiana Cookery dishes and incredibly versatile for everything else. You'll thank me later. read more

Today was my 5th time getting take out delivered and as always was hot and delicious! The crawfish etouffee is AMAZING!!! YUMMM!!! Also the shrimp and loaded grits is wonderful, those are my 2 go 2's. I also had the cornbread which is very tasty but the slaw lacked flavor, wish it had more. Take it from a foodie, this place is worth trying. read more

I FINALLY GOT THE SHE CRAB SOUP!!!! It was utter bliss . It just as good, dare I say better, than when I had it years ago in Fripp Island, SC. The gators bites with the remoulade are awesome. I was leary as it's about $9 for 4 ounces but to my pleasant surprise they about filled a soup container. I also got the special lobster grits. I have to admit I prefer the shrimp. And as always got the star of the show, crawfish étouffée. Sadly no pic of the gator since I ate it in the car lol. I'm also bummed I forgot a fruit tea and the crawfish bread read more

Louisiana Cookery - DELISH! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

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First time trying this place and it's very yummy!! Gentleman at the counter was very polite and kind. I got the classic jambalaya with extra sausage. Delish!! read more

Louisiana Cookery - Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

I stopped here for a bite to eat while waiting to pickup my wife at the airport. This is more of a takeout place as it is quite small with only a few tables. The food is prepared while you watch. The young couple working there were very friendly and accommodating. I had the gumbo, which is tough to find around town. It was very good and spicy, and the roux was quite thick. The cornbread was also good. I am anxious to try some other dishes. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Gumbo and cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

Omg literal chefs kiss! Satisfied my craving for both catfish and shrimp and grits. Catfish was tasty - crispy and seasoned perfectly. Shrimp and grits - WOW so flavorful and delicious. Will for sure be making a stop back here again read more

This is yet another place that makes you glad you never eat at chain places. Saw it as I was driving by, it was a chilly rainy day and decided that any place so unassuming has to have amazing food. As usual, my gut instinct was spot on. Had a steamy spicy bowl of jambalaya, and they obliged me with a mighty yummy taste of the grits. I don't know why, but grits this good are hard to come by. Small clean dining area, zydeco music playing. Have to return for the shrimp and grits. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Jambalaya!!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

First time there. Got the Tour of the Quarter sampler -- everything was top-notch. Friendly service, too. No regrets whatsoever -- will definitely go there again. read more

Food is outstanding for decent price. The owner waited on me and couldn't be nicer. I got the tour of the quarter and I recommend it. Has a sampling of all their foods. Quite a bit of food. read more

I realized that logically, there was probably really good Cajun food *somewhere* in or around the city of Buffalo, and was very pleasantly surprised to learn how close it was -- just past the Galleria mall, but just before the neighborhood starts to get hairy. Lousiana Cookery's a little place, easily recognized by its bright signage and happy crawfish mascot, and I've yet to get anything there that wasn't authentic and utterly delicious. The she-crab soup is to die for, as is the etouffee. The owners are warm and welcoming, and while the drink options are limited to various homemade teas and lemonades, they're fresh and the perfect foil to the rich, creamy, spicy menu offerings. All in all, an excellent place to pop in and pretend you live in a place where the winters don't last six months. Definitely try the crawfish bread! read more

Louisiana Cookery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

Amazing food and really nice place. It is that hidden gem in the area. Meal was amazing and I got to try the jambalaya and gumbo. So good and worth the trip from south buffalo to try something new. Can't wait to go back and get more when I can. I am going to recommend this place to everyone I know. So tasty and so worth the price. I got jambalaya with shrimp and would gladly eat more. The place is kind of small but it is so good. I recommend everyone try this place. Best jambalaya in the city. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Jambalaya with shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

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Today is the day I'll always get my version of a Friday Fish Dinner! I got spoonful samples of creamy cheesy grits and gumbo! Everything was so delicious! I ordered the and Grits and Red Beans/Rice and then saw Alligator on the menu! I'm a loyal customer now! The owners are awesome, I didn't get their names but dammit they immediately made me feel welcome and at home while they prepared our dinners! We talked about food, travel and crazy things we've seen eaten in our lifetimes! Got home and it hit the spot! No pictures because I was starving! read more

After always having the craving on the days they aren't open. I finally found myself in that neck of the woods when they were. I had the shrimp and grits as well as the crawfish e touffe on chef's recommendation. I have since been back 5 times in the last month. This place blows Chester's Cajun out of the water!! Currently sitting in the parking lot,awaiting my current order. read more

Hands down!! Best Cajun food in Buffalo!! The owners are so wonderful.. the food is DIVINE!! Faves: Crawfish bread (a must), sausage n grits, crawfish etouffe, jambalaya, mango lemonade read more

I had breakfast here 2 days this week, not because it was my personal favorite but it was the favorite place of someone else. Both times I had the shrimp and grits with a Strawberry Lemonade. On both visits the same man and woman served us, they are both very friendly and kind. We chatted a little about the food and their move from S.Carolina to Buffalo. On to the food, I personally enjoy sugar on my grits and on the first visit the grits were a little to salty (not over-powering) for my taste. The second visit the grits were great! I asked to not have so much juice from the shrimp added to the grits on my second trip and the taste was perfect. The menu isn't huge so I didn't feel like I had a lot of options, I'm not a fan of spicy foods so I wasn't brave enough to try anything different out of the fear. However I would refer this place to anyone who enjoys New Orleans based foods.. read more

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The were prompt, food is reasonably priced and my friend enjoyed the meal. Will be back to support again.

Ordered tonight for the first time. Shrimp jambalaya was on point! Good sized portion and a explosion of taste. The shrimp po boy's bread was incredible, the whole sandwich actually was. Great addition to Buffalo! read more

Went here for lunch today, Had the red beans, rice and sausage and It was excellent! My friend had the crawfish Etouffee and said it was sublime. The staff was very cordial and friendly as well! 10/10 Will definitely be back again! read more

I was driving to find a good Friday Fish Fry, but was having problems deciding which spot I'd like to go too as they tend to be over cooked and less flavorful as they are fried in mass quantities during the Lenten Friday Season. Moreover, sides tend to be lackluster and more plate fillers than stand alone features as they should be. In my quest to find the right spot, driving aimlessly around Buffalo and Cheektowaga in a cold and dreary late afternoon, I drove past a bright red sign that suggested heat, southern comfort and seafood (a crawfish on the sign). I turned around and walked into a quaint, clean and delightfully aromatic restaurant, warm of fragrant creole cooking- not normally found in Buffalo, greeted by a couple who truly showed me some "Southern Hospitality". They immediately offered me a sample of the soup they we're cooking at the moment- to which I immediately decided to dine-in. Although there were only 3 tables, the couple was quick to answer any questions I had. A bunch of local food awards adorned the wall, which made me ever more hungry as I perused a menu not typically found elsewhere locally. I chose the 13.95 Cajun Catfish, shrimp and 2 side dish. I hadn't eaten a meal so slow in a long time. Each part of the meal was savory on its own. Can't wait to return! read more

Louisiana Cookery - Cajun Catfish, 8 Large Shrimp, + 2 Sides (Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice) $13.95 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

After driving by many times and smelling the wonderful smell emanating from this restaurant I decided to go in place an order. I ordered some sausage chicken and shrimp gumbo and it was not disappointing by any stretch of the imagination. They gave me a little cup of hot sauce to go with it but the gumbo so flavorful and just plain good that I ate it just the way it was even though I do enjoy cayenne pepper sauce. Louisiana cookery serves from pretty damn good gumbo! read more

After being lucky enough to catch their food truck a few times in the city, I was excited to hear they'd opened up a brick and mortar in Cheektowaga. We stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered the jambalaya and crawfish étouffée and ate in. Staff was very friendly and though the space is tiny it was nice and casual for a quick bite. The portions are generous, and the food was delicious as I've come to expect from them, the ratio of rice to roux in the étouffée was perfect! This spot is worth the trip, Cant wait to come back again! read more

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I absolutely love the food here, but the prices have increased since they've opened. Sometimes you get really good quality food, and sometimes the food is not as fresh as I would like for it to be. The sausages are always perfectly cooked I must say, and the raspberry lemonade is my absolute favorite. I do wish the gumbo was a little thinner, and not as thick, but the flavor is good. read more

Upon opening the crawfish etouffee, my mother inhaled, sighed, and said, "THAT'S the smell of New Orleans." She enjoyed her shrimp po'boy as well, and I enjoyed my sausage 'n' grits. The andouille had just a bit of bite to it. Looking forward to ordering from you again! read more

We had a hankering for creole food on date night but we were both behind on work so we decided to get takeout. The food was spectacular and reminded me of being down in the Big Easy without the weather challenges. I had the Shrimp Jambalaya and the misses had the Shrimp with loaded Grits. I read the Yelp reviews and grabbed an order of Crawfish Bread as well. It was all delicious and authentic. The portions were large and we had enough left over for lunch the next day. The owners were friendly and the restaurant was clean and organized. Can't wait to go back. read more

Finally got to try this place despite driving past it all the time! Prompt and friendly service. I've only been to New Orleans once many years ago, and the options are limited in this area, so I don't get to have Cajun food often. I tried their cheesy Shrimp and Grits and it didn't disappoint! They have a few tables to sit in inside. A lot of customers were getting to go orders. The freshly brewed Iced Tea was a nice touch. I'll definitely be returning here again and again. read more

Louisiana Cookery - Cheesy Shrimp and Grits with bacon and scallions. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Barker, New York

First time ordering takeout since they reopened. Everting perfect! The roux for the gumbo is still spot-on. Order from here and forget the chains. Support this local gem! read more