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    Ray's Uptown

    3.6 (41 reviews)
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    Fried catfish,  baked spaghetti, potato, salad, and peas and carrots.
    DD D.

    I loved the ambiance of the place. Great and casual atmosphere to chill and have a nice dining experience. I received terrific customer service. The lady (behind the bar) was all smiles and super nice. Another lady was sitting off to the side manning down the orders, she was very nice also. She checked on the guests coming through the door and made sure their orders were placed. On to the food. The price was reasonable. The fish was a little small but it was delicious. The baked spaghetti was also tasty. I could've eaten more of that. I wasn't too fond of the potato salad or the peas/carrots. It wasn't very flavorful. But that's minor. Overall my experience was awesome and I will return to try more items on the menu.

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    Mina H.

    This place is AMAZING! The food comes in generous portions and every bite is delicious! I will absolutely be coming back to this location. Both the blackened grilled fish and fried fish were well-cooked and perfectly seasoned. I loved that the fried fish came with a savory cream sauce on top. The shrimp pasta was my favorite with plenty of sauce and shrimp. This place does not skimp on the shrimp! We also ordered gumbo which was delicious as well. The gumbo has tons of crab claws, shrimp, and sausage. The flavor was deep and rich, and we loved it! Everything we ordered was perfect. Not to mention, our waiter was attentive, friendly, thoughtful and prompt!

    Janine M.

    I had been to the when it was on St. Claude I believe. But this was my first time at this location. The restaurant is very spacious. I was here on Saturday afternoon around 3:30 or 4:00 and it wasn't crowded at all. I was with a small group. Our server was outstanding. He was efficient, got all of our orders correct, came back to check on us a few times and promptly brought what we requested. The food was good but maybe a tad bit heavy on the salt. I ordered the shrimp pasta which came with three chicken wings. The wings were perfect but the shrimp pasta had maybe 2 shakes too many of seasoning. The flavor was delicious regardless. The meal came with a salad also. The menu is not too big which may be good as it helps people make a decision. Bigger menus can be overwhelming. There were no desserts on the menu so I'm not sure if they offer any. There was parking out front on the street for free but it is very limited. One person in our party had to park around the corner on a residential street. I would return if I didn't see a line outside because the food was really tasty and they give you a lot for the price.

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    7 years ago

    Really good food And the service was great. I highly recommend this place if your in town.

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    4.3(211 reviews)
    1.3 miFrench Quarter

    Solid seafood boil but nothing special than any other boil spot I've done to…read more Idk if it was a NOLA thing but no crawfish in stock as I guess we were end of season. Most seafood boil spots still have a supply so on that alone I probably wouldn't return.

    Hot N Cajun was easily one of my favorite seafood stops in New Orleans! From the moment that…read moresteaming seafood boil bag hit the table, I knew we were in for a good meal. This was my first time having noodles added to a seafood boil, and let me tell you--they were a GAME CHANGER. The noodles soaked up all that rich, buttery Cajun sauce and seasoning, making every bite ridiculously flavorful. I honestly don't know if I can order another seafood boil without noodles now! Our boil was loaded with crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and egg, and everything came out piping hot and covered in sauce. The seafood was flavorful, the portions were generous, and once we dumped everything onto the tray, it was officially time to get messy. What I really appreciated was how well everything worked together. The noodles weren't just an unnecessary add-on--they caught all that extra sauce that normally gets left at the bottom of the bag. Do yourself a favor and add them! Come hungry, roll up your sleeves, and don't wear anything you're afraid to get Cajun sauce on. Hot N Cajun delivered exactly what I wanted from a New Orleans seafood boil: hot, messy, saucy, flavorful, and satisfying. The noodles alone made this one memorable. Definitely coming back!

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    4.3(115 reviews)
    1.0 miCentral Business District

    Had a great dinner for my birthday. We started with the thick cut bacon, which was delicious and…read moreperfectly crisp on the outside. For my entrée, I had the filet, which had a great sear and was cooked just right. I added a loaded baked potato on the side, and it was also excellent. Overall, everything was flavorful and well prepared. I would definitely recommend giving them a try!

    I went to Bon Ton Prime Rib for my birthday Saturday 8/29 with a party of 13, and unfortunately,…read morethe experience was a mix of good and bad. The good: The food was really good! Everything we ordered was delicious, and honestly, the food is the main reason I would consider giving Bon Ton another try. I also want to give credit to the host who greeted us. She was extremely friendly, professional, and genuinely tried her best to accommodate my party. The bad: The issue was management. I had a party of 13, and I understood that the restaurant could only seat 10 people at one table. I was told the other 3 guests would be seated at a separate table, and I was completely okay with that arrangement. However, Travis, the front manager, canceled the reservation for my 3 additional guests, so they were never seated. The host was trying her best to help us, but Travis was not very accommodating and made the situation much more difficult than it needed to be. I also asked to speak with a manager because I wanted to understand what happened with the table for my 3 guests. Tre was told that I wanted to speak with him, but he didn't come over when he finished with the table behind me. Instead, he went into the kitchen, came back out, and spoke with my friend instead of me. When he eventually spoke with me, I asked if he was the manager, and he told me no. He also gave me a different name. What makes this even more disappointing is that I wasn't approaching him to complain. I simply wanted to ask about the seating situation and find a solution for my guests. The interaction with management was unnecessary and took away from what should have been a special birthday dinner. I will say again that the food was good enough that I am willing to give Bon Ton another try. Hopefully, next time the service and management experience will match the quality of the food. Shoutout to the host for being kind and trying her best--you could tell she genuinely cared about helping us.

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    4.0(472 reviews)
    0.5 miWarehouse District
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    I think I may have found one of the best fried chicken in the country…read more Never been here before and glad I tried it out! Ordered a mixture of different dishes during our visit: - gumbo: came with crab, chicken and andouille sausages. Really really good! - fried chicken: the batter was out of this world and also uncommon. Loved it. - rotisserie chicken: nice but don't bother, stick to the fried chicken! - sides: got a mixture of mac and cheese, sweet potato fries and potato wedges. In hindsight I should have gotten some vegetables. The place isn't massive so I would try to make a reservation ahead of time, if possible. Definitely try this out if you're visiting NOLA. Probably one of the best meals I've had here. Wish they would open up in NY!

    Arriving for our 12:30pm reservation, Willie Mae's was jumping. DJ, lots of laughs, great vibe,…read morefull house with a lot of people waiting. At the time, several two-tops were being turned over. "Good thing I made a reservation!" 15 minutes later, they had seated all those tables and asked if they had checked me in. I said that they had. Digging through the system, they said the manager had pulled me off accidentally due to a name mix-up but they'd get me back on. Surveying the restaurant, I knew we would not be seated soon. We then proceeded to observe the same scene playing out over and over again, with people asking when they would be seated and arguing, retreating, discussing whether to leave. It's unclear whether an actual reservation meant anything next to walk-ins. Some people got in quick, while others had clearly been waiting much longer. 45 minutes later than our reservation time, we were seated. I was told this is normal for Sundays, that they are always overbooked. This is not normal. In my life, I have only waited longer than 15 minutes for a reservation at one other restaurant. It was Christmas Eve, and I was told that the system didn't account for as many people showing up and staying longer for the holiday meal. That restaurant also comped our meal and the GM called me himself to apologize for our experience of waiting about an hour. But at Willie Mae's, "this is normal." Back at the old location, my understanding is that it was part of the experience to wait a long time and anticipate and enjoy the moment you get to sit down for your chicken. If we had gone in knowing that, we could have made a conscious decision to do so. If they want to run the restaurant that way, I suggest they drop the reservation system altogether. The food itself was very tasty. The chicken was super moist, juicy, and had that special crunch Willie Mae's is known for, along with a nice, subtle heat. The yams were good too. If not for the above, Willie Mae's would be on my list to return. I was looking forward to the famous Willie Mae's since a visit 20 years ago when I had walked on foot from the French Quarter to the old location and they were closed. I was redirected that day to Dooky Chase, which had also just closed when I arrived, but they kindly made me a to-go order. Sitting in the park, I'll never forget the absolutely perfect way it tasted, from the chicken to the yams and green beans. I also remember Coop's as another distinctive chicken spot with no wait and a sly attitude. Willie Mae's I'll remember as a train wreck. The food doesn't justify the experience. Reserve at your own risk.

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