We heard they had live music and a dance floor. We also heard they had outdoor seating. But it…read moreseems Friday is karaoke night, and the hostess told us they didn't have outdoor seating (although there is a huge deck outside with lots of picnic tables, and a bar and lots of stools lined up overlooking the river). But no dance floor and no outdoor seating. Well, anyway, we looked over the menu and decided to try the buffet. There was some good stuff there, and some mediocre. Apparently, the locals love it. They were coming in pretty thick by the time we left. Lots of fried seafood options (including alligator, soft shell crab, and frog legs), boiled shrimp, baked catfish, flounder, and a lot of other meat options. You don't see sauce piquant very often, so I had to try the deer sauce piquant from the buffet. It had good flavor, but not much "piquant." Had to add a little Crystal hot sauce. And the meat was tough and chewy. Needed a few more hours in the pot. The flounder was very good. Best thing I tried. The "Cajun style pork" was good, too - chunks of pork and smoky andouille with pineapple and oranges. Very good. The frog legs, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, and alligator were all good, too. The fried catfish was muddy and dirty tasting (hate when that happens). If you're hungry, this is a nice place to get your fill of south Louisiana specialties - I could make an entire meal of the frog legs and Cajun style pork.

Reno's on the River is one of those places that instantly makes you slow down and enjoy where you…read moreare. Sitting right on the river, the views alone are worth the stop--especially around sunset when the water and boats set the perfect Louisiana backdrop. The food is where Reno's really shines, especially the buffet. It's well worth it--hot, fresh, and packed with Southern and seafood favorites that are full of flavor. Everything tastes homemade, not rushed, and the selection makes it easy to find something for everyone. You can tell they keep it stocked and take pride in what they serve. The drinks are cold, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's the kind of place where you can pull up by boat or car and feel right at home. Friendly staff, a laid-back crowd, and live music on the right nights give it that true river-life vibe that keeps people coming back. If you're in Maurepas--or anywhere nearby--Reno's on the River is absolutely worth the stop, especially if you catch the buffet

Although it was a chain, its still very filling. Our first…read moretime here, and our server what's super helpful and offered us various different sauces to try before we ordered our food. Ordered the pasta and the hubs ordered a bowl of gumbo.

It's okay if you really love that same old BR Cajun food that I'm kind of tired of…read more But yeah, yummy BR Standard Seafood Restaurant fare, with occasional flair. Great outdoor space with fans and heaters. Good location. Parking can be rough. It gets very crowded, but that's because the food is pretty good and the vibe is pretty good so....The food is a little boring for me, but that's just me so that's the only reason for the four stars instead of five.

Food is always so good and service always welcoming! Feels like laid back but food is quality!read more

We both had alfredo. My hubby had shrimp. I had grilled chicken. The portions were generous…read more The salad was fresh with in house homemade honey mustard, ranch and thousand island. My hubby felt the shrimp was not very fresh. The restaurant was clean, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean. Parking lot was concrete fir handicap and gravel elsewhere. There were some unusual items on the menu if you " arent from these parts", for instance alligator and frog legs.

I originally wanted to go somewhere else for oysters because I love mine loaded with lots of butter…read moreand Parmesan etc. I even suggested one of my favorite spots that I always visit when I'm in New Orleans but insisted, "No, no, no you have to try Mike Anderson's!" So, I gave it a chance. We made reservations and were seated almost immediately, which was a great start. The restaurant was a little cold inside, the strawberry lemonade was delicious and the food overall was very good. The oysters were actually really good! I was especially excited that they let me try one I had never seen on a menu before, the BBQ oysters jalapeño. It was fun stepping outside of my usual order, I was glad I did. It was a rainy day, so we ended up getting pretty soaked coming in and leaving but that certainly wasn't the restaurant's fault. What really stood out was the service. Our waiter was incredibly accommodating, attentive and friendly, the entire waitstaff made us feel welcome. The restaurant was also clean, bathroom as well which I always appreciate. Overall, I had a great experience. I'm glad I gave Mike Anderson's a try. Great food, great service and I'd definitely come back.

Every time we travel to this area we have to return to Mike Anderson,s. It reminds me of classic…read moreLouisiana seafood restaurants dining, white tablecloths and all. All the standard fried seafood is what you hoped and is the best. Rich dark Seafood Gumbo with layers of flavor. I enjoyed the Gulf boiled shrimp and sweet corn on the cob. Shrimp was very fresh, perfect seasoned and cooked, meaning peeling the shells easily fell off. My wife and I shared the Yellow Fin Tuna Steak blacked just right. All in all a wonderful dining experience capped off with coffee and turtle pie topped with praline ice cream! If given the chance we will return. Keep up the great work fellows.

For East of the MS some very solid boudin. Good depth of flavor. Wish there were slightly more…read moreoptions but it's nice to have a local option for good boudin.

Good fresh fried shrimp wrap but not a lot of options for sides like on posted menus just fries and…read moreonion rings. I ordered the "firecracker" shrimp wrap and while the shrimp were fresh and a decent amount on the wrap the breading was lackluster and there wasn't really any "fire" to firecracker sauce it seemed more to be a mix of ketchup and mayo with no spice at all. Will certainly give it another try If only because they seem to the only place around that has royal red shrimp.

Went here several times and it was personally my favorite. The food was not great but the service…read morewas. My husband and three grown men went there and the burgers they ordered looked like it came off the kids menus. His seafood platter tasted like it was friend in old grease. Some of the locals love it and maybe it was a fluke the two times we went. We may go again to try it out once more to change my mind.

Food was good. Very unfriendly wait staff. They advertise to close at nine but by 8:20 were…read morestacking chairs on tables. It was obvious that they wanted us out.

WOW, just wow! We were ready for some crawfish and found this place. Very TASTY! Had a different…read moreseasoning twist than I was expecting and it was fresh and delicious! Nice to have a variety of boiled crawfish flavor elements. The quick service and sweet corn hit the spot as well, beautifully designed covered patio and excellent service! With definitely join on my restaurant rotation! Was too busy savoring my crawfish to take photos before I ate but snapped a couple of interior on my way out.

Top Notch Seafood & More…read more 40529 Sycamore Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737 Pulled up to Top Notch Seafood and somehow ordered half the menu. Started with the Crawfish Kickers: crispy little crawfish bites that were gone quick. The Top Notch Loaded Fries came piled with cheese, jalapeños, and bacon and honestly could've been a meal by themselves. The Top Notch Cheeseburger with Fried Shrimp is exactly the kind of Louisiana combo I didn't know I needed; juicy burger with crispy shrimp on top? Say no more! I also grabbed the Lemon Pepper Wings (nice citrus kick and crispy) and finished it off with the Crawfish Pasta that was creamy and loaded with crawfish. Safe to say I rolled out of here happy. Tonylameats Approved #tonylameats #burgers #louisianafood #cajun #topnotchseafood

After a previous not-so-great experience at the bar, I received a call from Jason, the General…read moreManager at Don's Seafood in Gonzales, who personally reached out to apologize and invited me to come back so he could take care of us. He said, "Next time you're in Gonzales, please stop by -- I'd love to meet you." So this past Sunday, Parker and I went in for brunch -- same time of day as before -- but this time we sat in the dining room, and the experience was completely different and absolutely wonderful. From the moment I walked in, Ava at the host stand smiled and said, "Oh, you're back!" and that right there is what I love about great front-of-house teams -- you feel remembered and welcomed. I asked if Jason was there, and it turns out Sunday is normally his day off, but he came in just to see us. That alone meant so much. He was warm, fun, genuinely hospitable, and made us feel truly cared for. And then Connor came by -- now sporting a mustache that somehow makes him look five years older -- but he recognized me right away and gave me a big hug. That kind of genuine connection says everything about the people who work here. Our server, Aaliyah, was phenomenal -- friendly, attentive, and always offering great recommendations with the best attitude. We started with Bloody Marys (which we loved), then ordered 3 pounds of crawfish, which also comes with corn and potatoes. It's early in the season, so they were lightly salty, but still absolutely delicious and perfect with the local draft beer we ordered (I believe it was from Parish Brewing). Such a great pairing. Parker ordered the half grilled shrimp with chicken gumbo, and I had the fried oyster po'boy with seafood gumbo -- mine was fantastic. His gumbo leaned a little salty, but overall everything was flavorful and satisfying. And then... Jason surprised us with king cake, just in time for Mardi Gras. He recommended strawberry and I also went with a classic because I'm a traditionalist when it comes to king cake -- and it was perfect. What really made the experience special was the atmosphere: families, couples, friends -- you could feel that this is a true community spot that people love. It was lively, warm, and full of good energy. Thank you, Jason, for going out of your way and turning a bad experience into an unforgettable one. Thank you, Aaliyah, for being such a wonderful server. And thank you, Connor (and that mustache ) for the hug and the warm welcome back. And thank you, Don's Seafood, for reminding me why this place is such a Gonzales staple. We'll definitely be back.

Between Mardi Gras and Memorial day, you can't visit south Louisiana without getting several pounds…read moreof fresh boiled crawfish. It is a staple of the I-10 corridor and Don's Seafood is a Lafayette standard now expanded to multiple locations. The Gonzalez, LA location is full of Cajun and traditional southern charm with a modern feel. I sat at the bar and got my Abita beer (my New Orleans go to) and a heaping plate of crawfish (standard 3lb order with corn and potato sides). Takes me back to growing up down south and well seasoned, not too salty or lip burningly spicy. Excellent size for early March as well (if you want mini lobster big, visit in early May). The bartender stayed attentive and made sure to get me the second Abita to wash it all down. Can't wait for my next trip!

Had the most amazing dinner last night. Short ribs with fingerling potatoes and broccolini and my…read morehusband had Po Boy sandwich which was huge. The waiter accomodated ALL my requests like olive oil only. We were the only ones there. Beautiful setting. Highly recommend. Worth every penny as it was a bit more money than other places.

We went here for my niece's birthday today and brought our own cake. We had it sitting on the table…read moreby us and the waiter asked if we wanted them to take the cake so we didn't think anything about that. After we finished our entrees, he brought the cake out and sliced it for us. When we got our checks, we had an additional charge of $84 for the slicing of the cake. Needless to say, we were beyond shocked that they would charge to slice OUR cake and charge us $6 per slice, without even telling us there would be additional charges to do that. The entrees were overpriced as it was so adding that extra amount was ridiculous. I have brought cakes to restaurants many times and have NEVER been charged a fee. I am still so mad about it. Needless to say, we will never go back to this place.

The food was amazing crawfish corn and potatoes. I will be back. I was able to get My food and eat…read moreit outside on the porch.

Gave them another shot and won't return. Ordered boiled crawfish from here twice. Both times they…read moresold me the smallest crawfish I've ever paid for. Not worth the money for baby crawfish.