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!

this is my second time trying to place and the sides are really good, especially fresh but the meat…read moreis a little underwhelming. It's never fresh and hot. on a scale of one through 10 I will give the meat a 7.5. Overall, a nice place very clean and the workers are nice.

never said it has cream cheese and jalapeños in the wrap just said Cajun chicken wrap. Would of…read moregotten something different. I got boudin balls and boudin is good! But I wouldn't pay 16$ for a plate again. Service was friendly and restaurant looks nice would return just to purchase more boudin balls

I needed a quick hearty meal and I didn't want to cook. I remembered a friend orders regularly from…read morePot and Paddle for drive through pickup, so I decided to give it a try. The daily special was pork roast and gravy plus two sides (I chose potato salad and corn). Additionally, I wanted to try the large (about 16 oz) chicken and sausage gumbo with rice. Window service was functional, but a smile and friendliness goes a long way for a memorable experience. My pork roast and gravy was a bit salty for my taste. The potato salad was a little chunky, without mustard and no pickle relish visible. The chicken and sausage gumbo was the star of the meal, which was an afterthought. It was flavorful and loaded with meat. I would return to this Pot and Paddle to try other daily specials and their signature jambalaya. Whichever my choice, the chicken and sausage gumbo must accompany my meal.

The jambalaya here is on point! Only thing that would have made it better is if I would have had a…read moreside of white beans to put on top of it!

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.

We met some friends for dinner on a Saturday at 4pm. When we arrived, the place was empty. The…read moredecor is what you would expect for Cajun seafood place. I really loved the painted wall. We ordered the 50-50 catfish and shrimp combo and the c'est la vie potato. With our tea and lemonade, the total came to $47.64. Unfortunately, the meal definitely did not meet our expectations. The fish and shrimp were small, the potato was small and undercooked in the middle and hard to chew. Only saw two small bites of crabmeat in the sauce. Well, the food itself had an acceptable flavor, it just was not enough to be satisfying. We left hungry and ended up stopping somewhere else to eat. I will say the waitress was nice. This was my first visit and my last.

Philay's Catfish & More…read more 13386 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737 I've been driving past this spot in Gonzales forever and WHY did nobody slap me and tell me to stop sooner?! If you're a seafood lover cravkng fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, all the good stuff, Philay's Catfish is that place. Trust me, your stomach will thank you later! MENU ITEMS: 1. BIG EASY (FAVORITE) Fried thin-cut fish, shrimp, oysters, crab cake and crab claws. 2. IVY'S SPECIAL Fish filet topped with crawfish étouffée over rice. 3. FRIED 50-50 PLATTER Thin-cut fish, shrimp or oysters. (choose 2) Served with fries. 4. PHILAY'S BREAD PUDDING (FAVORITE) Warm white chocolate bread pudding topped with praline sauce and pecans. 5. CRAB AND SHRIMP QUESO (FAVORITE) Lump crab and grilled shrimp blended in melted cheeses. Served with fried pita chips. 6. MI MI'S BUTTERBEANS & SHRIMP (FAVORITE) Homemade roux-based dish with tender baby lima beans and shrimp. Served over rice. Served in cup or bowl. #tonylameats #philayscatfishnmore #gonzalesla

Disappointed!!!!! The jambalaya was ok. The potato salad and gumbo was unratable because they…read moretasted HORRIBLE!!! I'm being nice with the 3. This is the worse gumbo and potato salad I've ever eaten from around the world. I can give you my recipe for both if your wanna buy them. The service was great and there was no sitting.

I like this place for fast food jambalaya! It's pretty good and always full of flavor. I always get…read morethe jambalaya, but wanted to try their pasatalya this time but they were out. Hope to try it next time I'm in!

Everything we ever get is excellent and the service is just as good. Hamburgers, shrimp stew…read moreplate, grilled shrimp salad of the week, and shrimp boulettes are just excellent. Just excellent on everything. The frozen shrimp stew isn't ever quite as good as what they serve hot in the restaurant. Good everytime, but just not quite as good as what's served in the restaurant, or we really would buy too much lol. The ambiance is comfortable and they are always packed! Wish they were open longer hours

The catfish was amazing. I can't wait to return. They were very prompt of my order. Everything…read moretasted great and everyone was very friendly. They even have pre-prepared meals for you to take home in the fridge, which is also great.