First off. Good food, friendly service and fun atmosphere. We got abit of everything and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavors of the meal. Gumbo was on point. The red beans and rice were filling and hearty. Crab cakes light and delicious. When I said I walked in and ordered everything, I ment everything. The owner just got back from doing a state fair 5 states away and still made an effort to make us feel welcome like long distance friends. Definitely going to be coming back when in town next. Also I forgot to take the picture before eating so this was about a quarter of what we ordered. read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Okra, red beans and rice, shrimp and grits. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

We had such amazing service! Not only did they have live music but our server was so kind and made us feel so welcomed and the environment was calm and chill. Great place for a date or to hang with friends or even to bring the kids and they have a good range of prices and options for food. The music was nice too the singer sung a couple different covers to songs but all really well. Overall I'd definitely visit again, we really enjoyed our experience & definitely recommend read more

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A few friends came here with me on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday. We had never been here before and were looking for a new "go to" cajun spot. It was well worth our 30 min drive!! It felt homey and the food was amazing. Our server was friendly, funny, and attentive. We are so glad to have found this place!! The boudin balls were SOO good. read more

The service was absolutely wonderful! Some of the friendliest people and management. The food was very good as well. I loved the gumbo and the gator Po Boy. The coconut cake was VERY good! read more

Beat catfish I've ever had! Staff were very friendly and attentive, and the owner came and chatted with us for a while after our meal. The live music was a fun touch read more

I ordered food to go and the ambiance was below mid since it was slow night for them. Everyone was nice and made sure I had everything I needed before I left. So great service to me for the most part since it was a to go order. I have had a lot of cajun food and this wasn't it. I got the spicy catfish and the only thing it had was heat. I tasted no seasoning at all and the fish did not have a catfish vibe. It was your basic white fish and you can tell real catfish from how it curls up a little when deep fried. Then the dirty rice was over cooked and salty. I was not impressed with the quality of food for the prices they have. Very nice people, maybe I should try something different. read more

By far the best cajun/creole food I've ever had and the owner absolutely knows his stuff! We had award winning gumbo (AMAZING!), crispy catfish, shrimp etouffee, and some warm, delicious pecan cobbler and chocolate cake! Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent menu, delicious food and friendly service!! The crab cakes, pickled green tomatoes and pecan pie cobbler were our favorites! We will be back! What a treat for you to share your family recipes with us all! read more

As a Texas transplant/Louisiana-native, the Cajun offerings in the DFW area have been a recurring and tremendous disappointment. What a joy to literally stumble upon this hidden gem in Lake Dallas while exploring a nearby bike trail with the family. The boudin balls are just like home, the gumbo is ACTUALLY award-winning (and amazing), I scarfed down as much fried okra as possible, and the catfish is fantastic! The owner was as friendly and open as the atmosphere he's created in this little spot. We can't wait to come back on a Friday or Saturday night to hear the live music! If you're craving Cajun, this is the place! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We loved our experience and had an incredible Sunday lunch! This delightful restaurant just off Lake Lewisville, and within walking distance from the marina is fantastic! If you want authentic and by a beautiful setting look no further! Quaint older restaurant near the lake just as a cajun restaurant should be! We tried a bit of everything, including dessert...the bread pudding is the best ever! The catfish was hot plump and delicious, no fishy taste and the fried oysters were perfect! The fried green tomatoes were just as I had hoped! The owner is a delight and it was so nice to get to speak to him about his restaurant and his passion in cajun cuisine. We found out that he has won numerous state fair food creation awards and well that in itself is pretty cool! He was so helpful and I can't say enough awesome things about this restaurant...you must try it, he offers other cuisine options as well including sandwiches, salads, burger, chicken fried steak etc. And since it is a scratch kitchen your dish can be tweaked to your liking! We will most definitely be back! read more

Amazing food! First time coming in and everyone was so FRIENDLY and the ambience is so authentic and lovely. 10/10 recommend and will be back! Thank you, Kevin!! read more

Haven't been in awhile and they had some nice FB posts. Should have taken a hint from empty parking lot. My food was so overly breaded so tasteless. An appetizer of fried green tomatoe with Cajun sauce and a few little shrimp and crawfish that sounded great. We had an over priced be benginet that appeared to be a fried frozen dinner roll with powder sigat Again tasteless. The waitress was cordial but failed to inform us that there was a 3.5 percent charge for using a debit card. Not going back! read more

Food was over priced for what was served. The gumbo lacked okra but the chef said it was in there. The fried shrimp was sad the catfish was over cooked till chewy and the only other thing ordered was the fried green tomatoes which were actually pretty good. read more

Service was prompt and top notch. Best Cajun food I've had in a long time. Friendly, nice people who made you feel welcome. Great live entertainment. Can't say enough great things about Mrs. Lively's. A must try. read more

We love Ms Lively's! The Alligator Balls were superb as well as the Catfish Plate. We ended our dinner with Bread Pudding. I would rate their bread pudding the best in the metroplex. Casual, live music, great food and affordable. 5 star read more

First, I wasn't going to write a review, but then, I owe it to the fellow Yelpers, honest and fair review of my experience at this establishment. I came here, because my tenant knows the owner and he owns a Cajun restaurant. I said I like Cajun restaurant(I love Razoo's and Papadeaux's), so I'd love to go, so we went in a downpour rain driving to Corinth and it was kind of far. The establishment was cute, nicely decorated with Mardi Gras themes with plenty of parking. I thought it was very pretty. I was very hungry since I haven't eaten all day, so I started out with Cajun crab cakes and crab stuffed jalapeño poppers which were very good with sides of ranch and tartar sauce. For entrees, I ordered shrimp etoufee and crawfish etoufee for my tenant. It was decent and glad it wasn't a ginormous portion or I wouldn't had room for dessert. I ordered bread pudding with fudge/caramel and ice cream and my tenant had biegnets with powder sugar and fudge/caramel on the side. My bread pudding was good. When I got the bill, I was surprised to see that it was $106 though I easily pay that at Papadeaux's, but the fact is this was not Papadeaux's. Besides, I've noticed that service fee of $3.60 if not paying by cash. I guess it's passed on to the customers what it costs the establishment to charge credit/debit payment. I was caught by surprise, but from now on, I will pay more attention to the menu as to what I'm paying for and how much instead of ordering tons of stuff and being oblivious. Over all, it was a good experience, but it's very unlikely that I will ever return here as it's VERY far away from Plano though I used to drive 3 hours to go eat in Southern California, this place isn't one of them that I'm willing to drive that far. I'm just being honest. Oh, the owner said I look like Margaret Cho. Though my mother told me that herself before, I think I'm much funnier than Margaret Cho(I don't find her to be funny except when she talks about her mother! Believe me, I read her book, I know)and also, better looking, aged well with no visible tattoos. There, that's my honest and fair review of my experience! read more

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This is an awesome little joint off Lake Dallas. The decor is fun and inviting, the staff is friendly, and the food is the bomb!! read more

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I walked into Mardi Gras, the atmosphere was fun and lively. The food was awesome. I prefer a little spicy and they didn't disappoint. I started with the crab stuffed poppers they were cooked to perfection and the crab tasted fresh not old. The crawfish etouffee was spicy and had a great blend of onions, rice, and crawfish. Garnished with four pieces of rye bread it was perfect. I asked for a little extra spice and it was perfect. Great job! Thanks read more

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This is a local small business so please support. My review however is honest. The gumbo is actually pretty good and taste like a rough is made daily. I also order the crab cake for an appetizer and it was good just quite a bit of filling and not enough crab. The ambiance is very Mardi Gras which is something I love they're incorporating the Cajun. However the entree I ordered was fried catfish and shrimp and the shrimp were like the ones you get at the store and place in the oven. The fish was fried but not catfish it was the Swai fish. I'm giving three stars simply for the appetizers and stellar service. read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Fried Fish and shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

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I don't usually start with ratings; but I can't possibly give this restaurant 5 stars as so many have. Our food was so inconsistent. Some of what we ordered was good. Some, however, was just plain odd and some was simply inedible. We liked the locale, though, out by the Marina and park in Lake Dallas. We had just kind of stumbled upon Mrs. Lively's when we were looking for a place to have dinner. The restaurant was clean and kitschy, as many Cajun restaurants are. The real highlight was a very entertaining and enjoyable live band. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive and seated us right away. My husband started with a bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo ($9) which had a nice dark roux with good flavor; but absolutely no heat. He sent it back for some cayenne pepper and found it to his liking when it returned. He ordered the Blackened Catfish with two sides - fried okra and the Cajun Potato Salad ($16). I ordered the half Oyster Po Boy Sandwich ($11). The upcharge for substituting for french fries was $2 and I decided on the Cajun Potato Salad, too. I opted for a couple of bites of the Cajun Potato Salad first, when everything came, and knew I didn't like it. It wasn't the horseradish. The potatoes were mealy. Hard to say which step in the potato process made them mealy; but it ruins potato salad. My husband will eat anything and he actually ate his. I don't know how. I moved on. I should have known better when in the middle of asking about the oysters, the waitress told me they were pre-battered. You know, to save time, so they would be ready to cook later. I should have ordered something else. Turns out they are hand battered and flash frozen by the owner. Is this a common practice? The oysters frankly didn't taste up to par, had a fairly solid , not creamy, middle, and the breading fell off like poppers. I guess I drew the short straw all around as my menu woes didn't end there. My Po Boy bread had a stale hard bottom. I did eat that, even so, as I had just complained about the potato salad and asked her if she would please take it off the check. She offered me my choice of another side, to be fair. I just didn't want one. As for my husband, his Blackened Catfish looked like it had lost part of its Blackening; but was pretty good catfish according to him and the okra was okay, too. I'm guessing both were frozen. At this point the owner stopped by our table. Nice guy. We had a potato salad discussion. He said he would look into it. On our way out, he said he had looked into it and agreed with me and was making a fresh batch. We live 50 miles away and love the lakes, so we wander up this way now and again. The weekend band was a terrific bunch of guys and the restaurant has a nice vibe; but I need to know I can count on what is served me and I'm afraid 50/50 just isn't good enough for me to make a special effort to come back. read more

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Miss Lively's got taught right. The catfish is off the chain. The meat pie take me back to childhood and the fried green tomatoes made me want to turn around to get another order cause that order did not make it home. I will be back. read more

Not worth $20 for something that tastes like box type meal. one step away from Hamburger helper but with shrimp. Well we won't go there again . Frozen fries and shrimp that we reheated ! Pretty sad. So a meal of fried shrimp with fries and a serving of etouffe... $43. We love supporting small businesses but this was an epic fail! read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - This was not worth $20! Shrimp etouffe. Go get some shrimp and a box of Tony Chachere's instant meal mix and that would be better. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

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Food was wonderful! Crawfish were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Calamari had great flavor in the batter. Staff was super friendly. They typically have a live band on weekends but didn't tonight. Turned out just fine. Me and my boyfriend enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Calamari - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

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First impressions are HUGE and the sweet lady that answered the phone to take my Togo order had phenomenal customer service! I ordered 2 pounds of crawfish. She asked if I'd like to add the potatoes, corn, etc. When I arrived to pick up my order, the girl asked if she could get me any condiments (she named all of them). OH MY GOODNESS, EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!!! The crawfish was hot, fresh, and spiced perfectly. My mind was blown with the mushrooms! Wow! So much flavor. The crawfish were nice size also, and all of them had tails/weren't damaged. I will definitely be back for dine in and Togo! read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Happiness in a Togo box - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

It's a very special place--quiet and out of the way, Peaceful and fun! We love this place--the catfish, crab cakes, gumbo, and etouffee are delicious!! Service is always on point and Kevin the owner is super friendly !! read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and people !!! Gett you some gumbo !!! It's the best I've had since THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COST !!!! read more

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Delicious food! Great service! Also BYOB so you can bring your own drinks, save a little money and then be able to splurge on a delicious dessert from here as well! It's tucked cozily in Lake Dallas right next to the lake at Willow Grove Park area . Our area is full of Mexican food and a few Italian choices and Chinese choices, but this is the only Cajun choice! And we're very fortunate to have it here! We've tried the gumbo, the appetizers, the shrimp, the catfish, and some amazing desserts! They also have a steak that looks amazing! Someone at the table next to us had one and not only did it look and smell good, but you could tell they were very happy with their choice. Don't hesitate to come here for a good meal, bring your drinks and enjoy the Cajun cuisine that we are so lucky to have! Also if you're camping at the lake and tired of cooking it would make a great place to come have a bite to eat or order it for takeout. ​​​​ read more

Went tonight to get the crawfish. It's advertised online that they're doing 3 pounds/$18 BUT you have to ask for that price or you don't get it. The crawfish were boiled perfectly, but they were not soaked in the seasonings. The seasoning was on top of the crawfish after they were cooked. Also, corn and potatoes were not included nor offered. They were still good, but not what I was prepared for. I also ordered the catfish and fried okra. The fish was fried hard (exactly how I like it) and the okra was good too. I wasn't prepared for the extra 3.5% that you're subject to paying if you use a debit/credit card. This should've been disclosed on the menu or before we ordered. Overall, it was a good visit but I'll probably only go back if I'm already near the restaurant. read more

No longer a hidden gem since arriving at the new location. What a great place for some fun Cajun fare and great drinks. Who's ready for some gator balls and a King Cake Daiquiri? read more

Mrs Lively's is amazing. We were the only people in the restaurant, but that was fine with us (we were early). The blackened catfish and green beans are my favorite. read more

Went there to support local business since they posted that they needed support. Now we know why. Food and atmosphere decent. But only one inexperienced server there. No owner around. Literally saw customers come in, only to walk out after MANY minutes of waiting to be seated. This will close down if not managed better. Sad. read more

I'm all about supporting local, but our experience today was awful!!!! They were out of most of the appetizers. We ordered etoufee, out, ordered a salad... took over 45 minutes to get a salad. That is awful, then the salad was wrong! The jalapeño poppers were out of a box. read more

Excellent food. Friendly service. Probably the best hushpuppies I've ever had! The ranch is made in house, not Hidden Valley. The shrimp and grits could use a little more depth of flavor but it's still VERY yummy! Everything is spiced well without burning your mouth. Highly recommend! read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Hush puppies and shrimp & grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

Not fancy, but had life performer....which was nice. The food, being an actual cajun myself, was subpar....unseasoned and kind of offensive to cajuns. They need to remove that word from the name, it is not cajun.....at all. Had to ask for seasoning......for everything, it was flavorless. read more

Being from the gulf coast, we absolutely love Cajun food. I had found this place on Yelp a few months ago and tagged it as a place I wanted to try. Tonight we were looking for something new so I pulled up the app and off we went. We knew we were there based on the MardiGras covered boat in the front! We were seated quickly and the owner came out and visited with all the customers. He treated us like we had been friends for years! Mrs. Lively came out later and gave the same warm reception. As we were deciding on our meals, they brought out a basket of crawfish to the table next to us. I had to order a basket for our family and they were great!! My mom even liked them, and she usually doesn't. We also had gator balls and jalapeño sauce that was fantastic. The portions were pretty large and the food was delicious. We had the crawfish Étouffée, a cup of gumbo, and the seafood basket. My mom doesn't love catfish, so the subbed in an additional shrimp and oyster instead. The gumbo had a great texture and a bit of a smokey flavor. It was really good! I love that they chop up the okra in it rather than leaving large chunks. Our Étouffée was excellent. It wasn't too soupy like the photo someone else posted. It was thick, hearty, and had excellent flavor. It was like I used to get on the gulf coast growing up. We have definitely found a staple restaurant for our family. We were so full there was no room for desert, but we will try it next time for sure! read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Crawfish Basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

This little spot is unassuming from the outside, but is quite cozy on the inside. Our server was friendly and attentive, sharing with us some of her favorite picks from the menu and making recommendations. The owner was floating around and visited our table multiple times to make sure we enjoyed everything and just to chat. The food itself was some of the best Cajun food I've ever had. I had the catfish basket with two filets, which was a steal of a price for the size of the filets. The catfish was amazing - the season was the perfect blend of great spices and just a bit of heat. I also had the fried okra as a side and could not stop eating it, well after I was full. My husband had the shrimp and grits with hush puppies and fries. He loved what he had, but couldn't stop picking at my plate. We finished our meal off with a shared pecan cobbler. It was huge, definitely a dish you can share, and very rich. It would have paired nicely with a cup of coffee, but tasted amazing all the same without it. I highly recommend you check this place out! I know I'll be going back if I'm ever back in the area. read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

This little place was a great surprise. Doesn't look like much on outside but inside is super cute and food was fantastic. Mikayla was our waitress and she was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. We had butterfly shrimp pizza boy and fried catfish. She recommended the buttermilk pie and beignets and they were sublime. Highlight recommend them. They are moving soon so can't wait to try them again at their new location next month. read more

Mrs Lively's Cajun Konnection - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lake Dallas, Texas

Try as I might, I can't find anything to like this place that much. The menu offerings aren't much different than your local fast food seafood restaurant. Offerings include fried everything. Frozen crinkle cut fries and hush puppies, for example. More effort would include homemade. Food is average at best. Try making something fresh instead of frozen. BYOB with a $3 corkage charge. Also, expect a 3.5% surcharge if you use a credit card. The owners are personable and friendly, but they don't make up for the overpriced frozen, fried, below average offerings. Saturday night is music night. The performers were ok, but it made conversation near impossible. read more

Fantastic place. A very nice New Orleans atmosphere. They had a buffet going the night we went. Everything we tried was excellent. We had a bowl of gumbo to start with and it was great. The beignet for dessert was better than the ones you get from Cafe Du Monde at the French Quarter. The service was very attentive. Seek this place out and you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back. read more

Way off the beaten path but worth the trek. Simple yet yummy Cajun fare. Never had a bad meal here. The owner is part of the charm.