Fantastic crawdads!! Seasoning was great, corn was great, potato was great!! Service good, food good, parking kinda blows but worth it! Try the seafood Alfredo! read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Service isn't the best but the food is good and the drinks are good. Pretty chill place. They celebrate the Louisiana holidays like Fat Tuesday and mardi gras which can get packed. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Foods always great here which you can always tell because it's always FULL. try the grilled oysters read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Yay! I'm a fan of the crawfish etouffee here! Boyfriend had lunch with his co-workers at Orlean's and got me some crawfish etouffee which was really really good! it was not too spicy but very flavorful, with lots of meaty crawfish in good sizes, and the rice was all moistened up with the savory roux! oh my goodness! it was so darn good!! i would have given Orleans FIVE STARS if it was located closer to my home! just being lazy (and too hungry) sometimes to drive 15-20 miles to grub at a good restaurant *tsk tsk* read more

It was my first time here so I was confused about how ordering worked, when I first walk in there was a walkway leading to the counter where they had cashiers and a big menu board to order. The cashier was quite nice and helpful Pasta St. Charles: 1/5- pretty disgusting and no way tasted like alfredo. The sauce tasted like sink water and the shrimp was not fresh and had a nasty taste Seafood fondue: 2/5- look good but seafood did not taste fresh and left a bad after taste. The whole dish had a fishy smell leaving a bad aroma fried alligator: 4/5- they had the dinner plate but I ordered the appetizer plate, which was a very small plate with little pieces and i didn't expect that but other than that the fried alligator itself was good and the seasoning was perfect Crawfish po boy: 4/5- never had fried crawfish before and this was my first time so I thought it was really good. The sandwich bread was a little cold/not crunchy and a bit dry but nothing tartar sauce added on couldn't fix Fries and onion rings: 4/5- crunchy and seasoned well Crawfish etouffee: (4/5)- a bit salty but not overly, I thought it tasted good with a bit of a kick to it. I got this as the Orleans combination plate with a side of any fried item and I got fried oysters (5/5) with it and it tasted SO good!! Everything was seasoned well. They give you so much food for about $16 I thought that was a good deal. The garlic toast that came with it tasted good too read more

Gosh, I'm a sucker for fried food! Cajun and fried food, even better! Everything we order here was really good, except the gumbo was a bit on the salty side. But still really good. I didn't have such a pleasant experience with fried aligator before, but this place changed my mind! That was the best dish of the night and now I'm hooked. Fried aligator, sooooooooo good and tender! It also helps that the prices are relatively fair. read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Good food, descent batter, amazing gumbo and the best cole slaw I ever had. Shrimp is very tasty, I almost attacked my daughter's kids size portion... Not giving a five star for a simple reason: asking for a tip on the credit card slip is not OK if there are no tipped workers. Take that out of the slip and it's a sure 5. read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Crispy catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

The food was good but the service made it better. There were a few of us dining so we all ordered a bit of everything and it all was good. My shrimp were wayyyy to salty for me but the rest of the table enjoyed them. I would come back on my next visit to Houston read more

Overall - I enjoyed the food; however I would never leave a tip again. I took my team there for lunch, which was my first time. We all ordered and sat at the table. I left a generous tip even though all they did was took the order. I thought since i left a good tip and we were two tables from the counter they would have brought the food to the table. NOT. The food was very good. I had the combo crawfish etouffee and fried catfish. Very good. Parking was easy, location was easy to find. Price of meal was also reasonable. read more

This was the worst food I ever had please do not get the wings or the shrimp. The wings was under cooked still had blood on them & the shrimp was cold and they just sprinkled season over them. So much for Orleans seafood straight cap!!!! read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Undercooked wing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

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At first glance I wasn't sold on the place. There was a heavy aroma of all things fried and gaudy decorations. There is a counter in the front of the restaurant where you can order or if you walk around to the right there is a full service bar. Jose took great care of us at the bar and exceeded my expectations. He was friendly and engaged with each of his guests. We started with the oysters on the half shell which are a bargain at $9/dozen. Sweet, tender and fresh from the gulf. Boiled crawfish are phenomenal with a perfect amount of spice. They are still small but it is early for the season. You must buy 2lbs and corn and potatoes are $.40 extra. Drink specials are phenomenal. We went tuesday when they were featuring $2 wells. But they do different specials every day. Restrooms and general facility were clean and tidy. Management was visibly present. The only thing I truly did not care for was the gumbo. It honestly tasted like beans. But i would gladly go back just for crawfish and oysters again. read more

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The door is really good. It reminds me of a smaller Papadeaux seafood. It's always fresh and the customer service is great also.

Great food. Loved the seafood platter. Brought the kids they loved it. Not too pricey

The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing the food is some of the best food I have ever eaten it will be a must anytime I'm down that way read more

I normally avoid all TexOrleans, Cajun, etc Restaurants bc I'm from Louisiana and I'm normally disappointed. I kept seeing the reviews for this place and they're about 5 mins from me so I figured why not? Plus I had a $10 off coupon and I was craving some good ole home cooking. They're located in a strip w/ a Sushi place, a Pho Noodle Place, Steak n Shake and several other restaurants and they had lots of parking. The restaurant was clean but it was a little warm inside, and they're set up similar to Boudreaux's; you wait in line to order your food then you're seated. I called in ahead and placed my order to go, good thing I did bc the line was LONG lol. The cashier was very friendly and showed me my order to make sure I wasn't missing anything and thanked me for my service. I know people from Texas vs us Louisianians have a different take on 'Cajun' food so I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I ordered a cup of Red beans and rice, the Orleans Combo w/ Shrimp Etouffe & Fried Catfish, Jalepeno Cornbread, and it came w/ fries and garlic toast. Here's my take on each item: -Fried Catfish: 2/5 The fish was fried well & decent in size but it was very bland. I'm used to the fish being seasoned before being coated/fried and then seasoned again, but these weren't. It didn't even taste like they were seasoned @all, just coated/fried, I couldn't eat it w/out ketchup. -Shrimp Etouffee: 2/5 This dish wasn't flavorful, which is odd and left me the most dissapointed. All I could taste was the roux, literally. -Garlic toast: 3/5 A little greasy but still really good -Red Beans & rice: 3/5 I can't tell what I'm tasting, and I'm not sure if they added roux to this dish or what but it has a different taste than I was expecting. Not in a bad way, it just isn't your typical red beans & rice. -Fries (not pictured): 5/5 They were hot, well seasoned, and tasty -Jalepeno Cornbread: 5/5 It was delicious! Sweet and spicy all @ the same time and it was baked perfectly, not undercooked or overcooked. I'd def come back just for more of the cornbread read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - The jalepeno cornbread was delicous! The Orleans Combo of Shrimp Etouffee was ok - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Was looking for some authentic Cajun pasta dinner entrees to accommodate 4 adults for take out. Our go to places would generally be Babin's or Pappadeaux, but, due to COVID-19, there were only limited menu items being offered and our regular pasta dishes weren't available to order. So, after a bit of research on Yelp, and reading all the positive reviews, we decided to give this place a shot. I know I'm going against the grain here but, I gotta be honest. We ordered the Pasta St. Charles, the Pasta Baton Rouge, Jambalaya Pasta, chicken gumbo, and fried pickles. We were all left highly disappointed. We all really had high hopes for this place and perhaps our expectations were set a bit too high. I mean this place is named Orleans Seafood Kitchen after all, isn't it? We were expecting to be wowed by a delicious, authentic, and spicy New Orleans recipe that would knock us off our feet. What we actually received was mushy pasta with bland pseudo sauces... Absolutely no flavor whatsoever. We were utterly gobsmacked, I mean seriously? There's just no excuse, there's hundreds of delicious and authentic recipes available online. Heck, I've made several killer Cajun pasta dinners with recipes from Pinterest! Moving on, the fried pickles arrived limp, soggy, and completely inedible. I'm giving 2 stars for the chicken gumbo which was the only thing we ate that was so-so. Unfortunately, it's a thumbs-down for us and we don't recommend this place for any of the pasta entrees. Guess we'll be sticking to Pinterest. read more

I am a man of feel words, but I will say this...Orleans Seafood Kitchen has great customer service and I would just like to thank the general manager, Barry, for taking care of my family's concerns! Great community restaurant! read more

Pros: - restaurant is clean and there's ample seating - cashier who took order was helpful and friendly - dozen Oysters for $10 is good value, fresh. Highlight, ordered 2 dozen. - Breaded Alligator is good, not chewy like others. Neutral - ordered 2lbs of crawfish. Seasoning is ok, typical New Orleans taste. Crawfish is small - Catfish Shrimp platter is average. Comes with frys and $18. Cons: - Gumbo is too salty. read more

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The cup of gumbo was a little small but everything tasted great! The fried oyster salad was yummy, good size and the bacon pomegranate dressing was awesome. The restaurant is roomy, lots of seating and had a great atmosphere. Moderately busy for a weekday lunch; not packed at all. Lots of parking and you can order your food up front at the counter. read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - A cup of Seafood Gumbo and the Fried Oyster Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The rainbow trout was a little undercooked, not flakey at all. Was covered with a sparse portion of shrimp, lobster meat and pecans (I counted 4 small shrimp). The portion of the fish fillet was a decent size. Their potato salad was the best I've had in a long time. The lunch portion was generous. read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Pecan crusted Rainbow Trout with dirty rice and green beans. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Note: I am making a review for a visit I made in June 2009: I went on Urbanspoon and saw reviews for the restaurant. Had just moved to the area, so I took a chance. So glad I did! You order your own food, but that is great if you have a big group to avoid paying that expensive gratuity that some restaurants have you pay. The atmosphere is really relaxed and casual with a Orleans/sports bar flare (tv screens all around the restaurant). We came late at night around 8ish and recewived the best service. At the time, the restaurant was relatively new, so they got us hooked on tasting their special sauces for free. The crab meat sauce is devine! (Now, you have to pay to get it since the place has solid business). Prices are portions are really reasonable as well. I really enjoyed my birthday because of dining here back in 2009. read more

Good Margarita I don't normally drink frozen drinks but this was well worth it drink could have been stronger but that's just me. That bartender was good but he did give somebody my food and I had to watch her eat it and roll her eyes to the back of her head. The overall atmosphere of this place is wonderful read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Margarita - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

Yuck. The food at this place is awful. I had never been before and will not patronize again. The vegetables or at least the broccoli was extremely over cooked, so much so it was mushy like eating baby food, super gross I tossed it. The remaining food was just as awful since it was extremely bland. I don't know if this spot is supposed to be replicating authentic NOLA foods or if they're just using the "Orleans" to attract people looking for good NOLA food, this place ain't it. Unfortunately, if you cannot cook or simply don't know any better you may think the food is good....well I assure you it is not, you can find better recipes online. Also, you have to wait in line to order your food, um no thank you. I am okay with the one star rating as the area over by the bar seem to have a nice ambiance. read more

This place has decent Cajun food. The fried catfish is good, not Basa Swai like a lot places. The red beans n rice is tasty, the fried spicy pickles are good, but can be bit salty. The wings are pretty good. I like mine extra crispy. Boudin balls was pretty good also. I'm not a fan of the dirty rice thou. read more

First time coming to this restaurant and it isn't what I expected if I'm being honest. I ordered the half pound of boiled shrimp and it was dry and hard to peel. My sister ordered the Blackened chicken royal, the sauce was delicious the side of dirty rice was also, but the chicken was dry. My husband ordered the large fried shrimp and I would say that, that was the only item that was done perfectly. read more

I was born/raised in LA. This was my first time visiting and the atmosphere was very authentic. I ordered the seafood gumbo which was delicious. Next, I had the seafood platter and it was plentiful. I must say, the fried crawfish were so good they tasted like they were fried in butter. My only complaint and for me, it's a 100% deal breaker, is that the stuffed shrimp is not deveined. Therefore , the shrimp's digestive track was still present and that grossed me out. When I cut into my stuffed shrimp and it had not been deveined, I started gagging and had to throw up. I had already taken a bite so I was besides myself. I would think an establishment as fine as Orleans would devein their shrimp. I'm an organ transplant recipient and have a compromised immune system, and I don't eat the digestive track from any animal. Additionally, I doubt anyone would want to eat a shrimp that has not been deveined. Needless, my entire experience was ruined & I was left feeling nauseated. Additionally, it left me wondering about the other items I had eaten/started to eat. If management is interested, I took a picture showing the digestive tract still in the shrimp. No, I will not return. The reason for my visit was to try the food, assess the capacity, parking & establishment's ambiance. I host a yearly holiday event & wanted to 'get a feel' for the Orleans. read more

Walk up and place your order for southern Louisiana style fried seafood! The platters are stuffed with plenty to satisfy your appetite (my favorite on the platter is the stuffed shrimp) however if you really want a treat try the soft shell crab po boy! Pricey but your taste buds will thank you. The last time they left off the romalade sauce. I will be more observant next time! Hurricanes and cold drinks are great. A fun place to come! read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - Soft Shell crab po-boy! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

1st time I went I really wasn't a fan but after I went back and for the chicken Royale with a wine sauce,mmm good. Good little Cajun spot in Katy drinks are on point too! read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - 190 octane - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Authentic New Orleans food. Excellently prepared and consistent. I've been going there since they opened in Katy after Katrina.

3.5 at most. FOOD: - Char grilled oysters: The oysters had bits of shell in them. Not properly cleaned. We only had one decent sized oyster. The topping was good though. 2/5 - Fried alligator (with fries): You could taste the alligator and the breading wasn't overpowering. Could care less about the fries. 3.5/5 - Pasta St. Charles: I liked this! It had crawfish, shrimp, and sausage. Flavorful! 4/5 - Crawfish étouffée with dirty rice: This was actually pretty good! But my opinion isn't valid because it was my first time having it. 3.5/5 - Fried catfish: Hubby really enjoyed this a lot. It was so meaty, moist, and flavorful. The breading wasn't too thick. One complaint- one of the fillets had bones in it. If it hadn't, it would've been perfect. 4/5 You order, then you sit down and wait for your buzzer. Lots of seating. Lots of parking. Kid friendly. read more

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Delicious food. Also wanted to give a big thank you to Lee and LaTisha who were also eating at the restaurant and took time to stop and thank the HPD officer who was eating there. Your compassion really moved me and may God bless you and peace be with our communities. read more

This was my first time at this location, needless to say the food wasn't excellent - better yet wasn't worth the price but it was good. Side note: The fries are gross though. Anyway, I'm giving this location 3 stars mainly because of the bartender; she was polite, just took to long to get things done. It was a pretty nice casual Thursday night and her area was pretty full so I'll give her that. Not really anything more to add. I ordered the seafood platter! read more

Orleans Seafood Kitchen - ...drinking at the bar! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Katy, Texas

I was craving oysters so we decided to try this place out. The oysters were okay, a little milky, but pretty cheap compared to other seafood restaurants. Every time we order ceviche, it's cold (or at least cool) but this one came out room temperature, which wasn't refreshing. The crab fingers were good but some were way too dry and overcooked. The grilled chicken was okay, nothing special. The side broccoli wasn't cut up into smaller pieces which we would have preferred. Overall, just okay. I don't think we will be back any time soon. read more

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First off...there was hand sanitizer at EVERY table OKURR! Now..that doesn't mean I used it because it was a little sus but I appreciate the effort during a pandemic..I still went to the restroom to wash my hands and that too was clean. The food was pretty good. I had the crawfish poboy which was comparable to Pappadeaux. If you drink soda you'll be fine but I don't and the lemonade wasn't that tasty, so water me up next time. Nonetheless it was a good spot, I would've taken pictures but I want for you to go order it for yourself. read more

I went with the family on a Friday .. it was pretty busy! Being the we evacuated the name of this restaurant made us want to try it! I had chargrilled oysters .. they were DELICIOUS!! The wings could've been cooked more and were nothing special .. the fries were fresh and hot for everyone .. my cousin got the shrimp po boy .. 5/10 it was just okay .. my wife got the seafood platter it lacked seasoning , the 3 small fried oysters they had were cold, and the boudin egg rolls had no flavor. My nephew got a Cobb salad with the blackened chicken and it was great. I'm giving 3 stars for the oysters themselves & the other for the fast turnaround.. we are opening to trying here again. read more

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Love the food, the atmosphere, and staff! Had the Cajun Pasta and flavorful as always! It was first time for my friend and she loved the catfish plate! It always worth the drive to Katy to eat here! Great experience as always! read more

Crawfish and chargrilled oysters are amazing. It's face-paced and takes some maneuvering finding seating during busy hours but totally worth it. Bloody Mary's are average. read more

First time here. It was good. Oysters were taste but we're in the fridge when I asked from them. Which I thought was strange. The gumbo I wasn't really liking it too much but my mother exclaimed it was delicious and just like when she went to Louisiana. The boudin balls were awesome crispy outside and goodness inside. Also came with fries that we finished. Lol The shrimp and crap cocktail was delicious. I would come back just for that. Flavor was all there along with their seasoned tortilla chips. Grill tilapia was also something i could have again. When you walk in you stand in line to place your order. And they give you a device which lights up when your food is ready and you pick it up on the front. Pretty nice place clean read more

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Being from Louisiana, I rarely eat at places that serve the same type of food I can make better at home. This place confirmed my sentiments. A friend and I arrived at 7:00 on a Saturday. The line was incredibly long, weaving through the dining area, but moved fairly quickly. After ordering, the food also arrived timely. A lot of yelpers seem to be addressing the service. As an order and sit/pick-up type of establishment, I didn't see where "service" issues could arise. However....the food was bland and extremely underwhelming. The shrimp etouffee was not seasoned at all. No salt, no pepper....nothing...just bleh. The crawfish pistolettes were saved by the fried bread. Honestly, the garlic bread was the best part of the whole meal. :/ If you are into frozen daiquiris, you might enjoy the bar. read more

I wanted to try something new and I was craving fried pickles and this place did not disappoint! The staff was friendly and very helpful ! The batter is spicy so if you don't like spice I don't recommend, but I personally loved it !!!! I also got the crawfish étouffée and a blue voodoo frozen drink which was delicious ! I was very impressed being my first time! A hidden gem read more