We heard they had live music and a dance floor. We also heard they had outdoor seating. But it…read moreseems Friday is karaoke night, and the hostess told us they didn't have outdoor seating (although there is a huge deck outside with lots of picnic tables, and a bar and lots of stools lined up overlooking the river). But no dance floor and no outdoor seating. Well, anyway, we looked over the menu and decided to try the buffet. There was some good stuff there, and some mediocre. Apparently, the locals love it. They were coming in pretty thick by the time we left. Lots of fried seafood options (including alligator, soft shell crab, and frog legs), boiled shrimp, baked catfish, flounder, and a lot of other meat options. You don't see sauce piquant very often, so I had to try the deer sauce piquant from the buffet. It had good flavor, but not much "piquant." Had to add a little Crystal hot sauce. And the meat was tough and chewy. Needed a few more hours in the pot. The flounder was very good. Best thing I tried. The "Cajun style pork" was good, too - chunks of pork and smoky andouille with pineapple and oranges. Very good. The frog legs, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, and alligator were all good, too. The fried catfish was muddy and dirty tasting (hate when that happens). If you're hungry, this is a nice place to get your fill of south Louisiana specialties - I could make an entire meal of the frog legs and Cajun style pork.

Reno's on the River is one of those places that instantly makes you slow down and enjoy where you…read moreare. Sitting right on the river, the views alone are worth the stop--especially around sunset when the water and boats set the perfect Louisiana backdrop. The food is where Reno's really shines, especially the buffet. It's well worth it--hot, fresh, and packed with Southern and seafood favorites that are full of flavor. Everything tastes homemade, not rushed, and the selection makes it easy to find something for everyone. You can tell they keep it stocked and take pride in what they serve. The drinks are cold, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's the kind of place where you can pull up by boat or car and feel right at home. Friendly staff, a laid-back crowd, and live music on the right nights give it that true river-life vibe that keeps people coming back. If you're in Maurepas--or anywhere nearby--Reno's on the River is absolutely worth the stop, especially if you catch the buffet

AMAZING food!! I had Boudin Balls and Crawfish Etouffe (HUGE serving!!!) Simply awesome! Rest of…read morethe fam had shrimp po boys and fried catfish w red batter. Everyone LOVED it all! And you have to try the cole slaw with peanuts, super great take on that dish! Staff is super friendly, waiter was so helpful! Thanks Jared!! We sat on back patio and atmosphere was perfect.

They're really cutting corners. I get it, times are rough. The Pontchartrain used to be worth the…read more$33 price tag but now that is served with only a few slivers of crabmeat and they took the away the stuffed potato side, it's a $28 meal at best. Go look at my pictures on this site and you can see the same dish only a few years apart. It's a dramatic change that came with a higher price. They took away the part that justified the price. My suggestion is to just take it off the menu until things get better. I heard some other people rumbling about changes that have been made, but I still have hope.

Food is always so good and service always welcoming! Feels like laid back but food is quality!read more

We knew that Marlie's had a great reputation but we were still blown away by their amazing food! We…read morestarted out with the fried gator bites, exceptional. We each had a salad with our entrees. For 4 people, we split 2 entrees - honestly, Marlie's sampler would have been enough for 4 people! Just add some side salads and a soup, then you're golden. Service was quick, exceptional, server knew the menu and could make recommendations. We did go early to be sure to get a table...they were packed at 5! Be sure to arrive early. We will be back!

Food was very salty, crab meat was very soggy. The flavor was bad. I would not recommend this place.read more

Amazing food and service. Wonderful people. The food is all you can eat but cook to order to…read moreguarantee freshness.

Went to this establishment 5-8- 2026, was our first time (and probably…read more our last). We approached the counter not knowing if we had to place our order there or sit at a table to be waited on, waited for a few minutes when a young lady came from the back and just looked at us so we ask if we order there or sit down then she replied Here in a whispering voice that we could barely hear. We ask the difference in the size of a small and large order of livers, and she again just looked at us, so is said just give us a large order and she walked away and went to the back to bag a to go order for someone else with saying a word to us. We waited at the counter a few minutes to give her the rest of our order and she didn't come back. So on that note we left. I don't think they will make it with a very good restaurant directly across the street from the. GOOD LUCK.

Servings are large. Come hungry. I got the chicken livers because they aren't available many…read moreplaces. Deep fried and tender. Delicious if you like chicken livers! My husband got the oyster po boy. It was delicious, lots of oysters in a nice soft bun.

Food was delish! Staff was friendly, and the ambiance was on point! Great spot on the banks of the…read moreriver!

I hear a lot of bad things about this place but always remember that one good meal and experience…read morethat I had years and years ago. When I found myself in the area again this week, I decided to give it a shot and relive that experience. What a change. Guess they were right. I remember a delicious crawfish étouffée that I had when I went the first time which is no longer on the menu. It's mostly just fried food and hamburgers. I ordered the overstuffed shrimp Poboy that the woman said was the most popular item on the menu. It was overstuffed all right, but the shrimp were hard as rubber and tasted like they had been cooked in week old oil. It was an hour before closing so maybe that was it but that is not an excuse. I'll still think about that delicious crawfish étouffée that I had years and years ago, and try my hardest to forget this terrible meal. The Poboy itself was around $15 and the fries were two dollars extra. To their credit, they were crinkly fries, which are always my favorite and they were delicious. I wish I would've never went back and kept my memories, but I did. Perhaps I'll give it another shot one day. I hear the gumbo is good, which was the special of the day, but it was too hot for that all the day I went. Lots of interesting things inside, it looks like a roadside attraction almost. I can't understand why there's not more restaurants in this area as they are several plantations that people most likely go to visit and would likely decide to have lunch somewhere. Almost anything would blow this one out the water. I still dig the ambience. The alligator dressed in a chef suit, the interesting painting on the bathroom wall, the old country/Cajun feel but aside from that, what happened, B & C Seafood?

Please put one of these on the Gulf Coast in MS!!…read more This was the BEST crawfish experience! We came in after a Mardi Gras parade and posted up on their outside patio. Our server, Sarah, was an absolute legend. She had us stacked up on drinks and food the entire time and provided excellent service. The menu is amazing. They had so many great options. I loved the crawfish special and was so happy that I could add mushrooms. It was spicy but perfect. We had a great time and hopefully one day we can make it back out this way!

The crawfish po'boy was amazing! & The crawfish fries, we added shrimp as well! During our weekend…read moretrip to Nola we went twice! We had a party of 23 and they handled us with care! Family friendly vibes! Now when you get a boil bag, know that the non spicy has a kick to it!

Ive been a customer of middendorf's since 1965. We frequently visit for special occasions. The food…read morewas always excellent. We had dinner there on saturday to celebrate my son's graduation and found that the beautiful gulf shrimp had been replaced with farm raised shrimp that were not very good. It was very dissapointing. The service was excellent but the decline in quality of the food since ownership changed has put return visits in question. We live 15 minutes from the akers location and middendorfs has always been a reliable choice for great louisiana seafood. The choice to favor profit over quality is very discouraging. Shame on you!

Ate here after church Sunday. The thin fried catfish...., oh my, so delicious!! We live out of…read moretown and try to eat here every time we visit our son in New Orleans. Never disappointed! We were seated quickly inside under the tree. Be sure and ask someone the story behind the tree. Our server was excellent.

Chenier's is still good but has gotten rather pricey. And it seems to have amped up the cayenne,…read morewhich was unnecessary.

Their crawfish bisque is amazing ! Whenever I travel to New Orleans from Maryland I make it a point…read moreto drive out to Vacherie to Chenier's to stock up up andouille, tasso, and especially the crawfish bisque. It is "to die for" as some might say. I can't wait to visit again to "stock up".

Excellent waitress! Excellent food, great atmosphere. I think our waitress was Stephanie? Has…read moretats on left arm of a vine/flowers. Sorry, for not remembering her name. We, a family of 5 traveling from Kentucky to Galveston decided to stop overnight in Hammond. As soon as we arrived, our waitress immediately recognized the pent up energy of a 3 year old cooped up in a car seat for the last 8 hours. She immediately took his his order and had his dinner on the table quickly, occupying his busy hands. She recommended the spinach dip as appetizer with a fried pasta . It was gone in minutes! Great. She then recommended the special, pork loin, that my son devoured! Wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes. I had trout with almandine sauce. First time eating trout but after eating this, I realized I have missed out! It was outstanding. I recommend everyone coming down I55 should stop and visit Hammond, a very nice small town with all the southern charm you can imagine and a great eating establishment. !

Staying in Hammond in mid-September, a coworker mentioned this spot so we both trekked down south…read moreto check it out. We got here around 8ish in the evening and it was raining so not many people here. So we propped up at the bar and ordered. I was in a martini mood so Gin martinis were my calling; they made them the way I like: slightly dirty w/ extra olives. I can't remember how many of those I ordered but they went down smooth. I didn't want to order anything heavy so I decided on the Brussels Sprouts and a cup of the Chicken/Andouille Gumbo. The Brussels were crispy and had a nice soy glaze to cap it off. They garnished it with some peeled scallions which gives a nice finish. I'm a sucker for Brussels Sprouts; if they're on the menu, I'm very likely gonna order them. The gumbo was pretty good, had a tomato richness to it. I forgot what my friend ordered; probably cause I had too many martinis. It's about a 10-15 minute drive from Hammond but it's worth it. Check it out when you're in the area!