I used Yelp to select this restaurant for lunch. I came in an 4 employees were sitting around in…read moretheir phones. I was told to seat myself. After a few minutes one came over asking if I wanted the buffet which looked good but I wasn't that hungry. I ordered a Po Boy off the menu. It took a really long time. All the while watching the waitress try and get something off her shoe. Once the cook said my food ready, she was still messing with her shoe. Someone else brought my food. Once I started to eat it, it was slathered in mayo and there were very few shrimp on it. The few that were supplied were tasty.The fries were cold. I ate about half my meal and left all the fries. No one ever checked on me or asked if I wanted a refill in my drink. This place has potential if the employees cared. I won't be returning when in the area. Maybe it was just a bad day but that was my experience. I dislike giving bad reviews but I was nauseous the rest of the day from all the mayo

Stoped on a Sunday afternoon in my way home on a long trip the food is amazing and super fresh the…read moreatmosphere is very Louisiana and the service was over the top I will make this drive to eat here again

Thankful to have found this place while taking a class in Alexandria. Tons to choose from and a…read morefamily business. Very friendly and good food that I will be back to try more of. Two decent sized rooms to sit inside and two four-top spots right out front.

Nice old place and nice owners…read more Food was good. Tried the pork plate. That was just ok. Mashed potatoes had a little spice which was nice. The tuna salad was great. The teriyaki sauce was flavorful just needed more. The turkey and chicken salad sandwich were basic sandwiches but bread was decent. The bread pudding was dry for me. I like a sauce with mine. The blueberry was ok and the almond was too sweet. The cherry pie was delicious though. I liked the thick crust and tart cherries.

We had seen the business in passing many times. Today we were looking for a spot that was new to…read moreus, and so I scanned the business, profile , reviews and pictures and chose J & H Cookin. I ordered a Fried Shrimp Po Boy with fries, my wife ordered the Catfish Platter with fried okra and crinkle cut fries. Our server was very pleasant, and attentive, but not bugging us. She was patient with us since it was our first visit. Our food was cooked to order and the plates looked very delicious and filling. I was surprised to see a bowl of gravy coming to the table. I dipped a few fries in the gravy and was blown away by the unexpected flavor. We declined desserts, but their sweet offerings of Fried Apple and Peach Pies, milkshakes, and hand dipped ice cream was tough to pass up. We're coming back for the Chargrilled Burgers. A BIGGG PLUS, When We Arrived At Our Car, Our Server Ran Out As If Something Was Wrong. She handed us our santizizer that we left on the table. I can't tell you how many bottles we've left and no one returned them to us. Impressive, Most Impressive!!!

Traveling through and found this gem of a place. Excellent food and service! Will definitely be…read moreback when in the area.

FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

Great food & amazing service!! Really enjoyed my visit here…read moreand hope to be back. The interior is also so nice, plenty of seating !

I ordered a sandwich to go. The menu said it came with chips. I did not get chips. The gumbo was…read morenot good. The rice in it was overcooked. Everything tasted bland.

This restaurant is a local secret! I'm from out of town so probably wouldn't have stopped here by…read morejust passing by but glad I was invited to lunch. The sandwich was good with fresh soft delicious bread! The service was outstanding, very attentive and friendly. The actual interior of the restaurant looks dated, but was very clean. Yes, I recommend this place for lunch.

Amazing Service! Food order was to go and they gave us more than enough!! Bartender was very…read morefriendly while i waited

Food was good. Service was meh…read more Would try it again. Great for what Alexandria has to offer.

I come here often. I use to get the Philly cheesesteak all the time until they cut back on the…read moremeat(greedy me). Lately I've been getting the cheeseburgers. Sweet Tea is good also but sometimes it's too sweet.

Great service and awesome more than you can eat burger!! Just as good as made at home, and my…read morehusband grills a great burger.

Now called Uncle G's, but still the same amazing food! The seafood tray is fish and shrimp made…read morewith a cornmeal dip. So yummy!