Let me tell you something. We just finished a swamp tour in the Louisiana bayou -- gators, cypress trees, Spanish moss, the whole magnificent thing -- and we were hungry, a little wild-eyed, and in desperate need of a meal worthy of the morning we just had. Restaurant des Familles delivered in every single way. We ordered the crab cakes, the turtle soup, and the étouffée, and I am not being dramatic when I say all three were absolutely out of this world. The crab cakes were perfect -- crispy outside, sweet and fresh inside, no filler, no shortcuts. The turtle soup was rich and deeply seasoned in that only-in-Louisiana way that makes you close your eyes on the first spoonful. And the étouffée? Silky, buttery, loaded with flavor. Every single dish tasted like someone's grandmother made it with love and a lifetime of knowing exactly what she was doing. But beyond the food -- this place is just beautiful. Tucked right into the bayou, quiet and unhurried, with that warm Louisiana hospitality that makes you feel like a welcome guest rather than a table to turn. We walked in as road-tripping strangers and left feeling like we'd found one of the best kept secrets in the whole state. If you are anywhere near Barataria, whether you just came off a swamp tour or you made the drive specifically for this -- stop here. You will not regret a single bite. Restaurant des Familles is the real deal. read more

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This is my "go to" when guests are visiting. We usually go on a local swamp tour and then come here for lunch afterwards. This restaurant is conveniently located right on the waterway and offers beautiful views while dining. We've been lucky enough to catch a few of the female alligators sunbathing on the banks during sunny days. The menu has something for everyone featuring many delicious choices. You could definitely share as the portions are huge! Don't sleep on the Onion Rings, it's always a table favorite! read more

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Food was delicious! Our waitress was very attentive to us! The view while we were eating was awesome! Yes I would return again if I'm in the area! read more

Restaurant des Familles - Red beans and rice with sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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Recently remodeled, food was delicious, service was friendly and efficient, love the ambiance and the views of the swamp area. Also had a gin martini that was made very well. read more

Restaurant des Familles was a fantastic find. We stopped in after a fan boat tour with a group of 11, and they were able to seat us quickly with no problem. The staff was incredibly attentive, and despite our large group, drinks and food came out fast. Great wine and cocktail selection, and the food was excellent, plenty of options so everyone in our group found something they loved. Highly recommend this spot to anyone in the area! read more

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Hadn't been here in a few years. Met F&F for early supper this Tuesday. Everything was just great, as always, comme toujours. Super waitresses. We were alone in the big place; first time I've ever seen that in all these years. Usually it is pretty crowded every night. 30" drive from the urban area, deep into our coastal swamps, between the Mississippi & Atchafalaya Rivers. Nice partly shaded parking lot, immediate swamp scenery across big glass wall. Gators, squirrels, birds, etc. Save room for the bread puddin' ! Wear your loose pants. read more

Great place to have dinner. Food is amazing and the view of the beauty that is Louisiana is unmatched. I need to go here more often.

Atmosphere here is great and the food was always on point. Dinner salads quit being included sometime back. They changed the hot buttered french bread to some grocery store chewy bread. The chewy bread now isn't being served. I couldn't wait for them to open after repairs and I feel pretty certain that my last visit was the last time I'd pay for thick breaded shrimp. Surprised they don't just put it in a plastic basket (it would been fitting). I think they doing inflation simultaneously with shrinkflation and lower quality food. Sooo disappointing. On a positive note, they did have the windows cleaned or replaced. read more

Food was terrible here none of the food had flavor and overprice. Got the pasta with crab cake and pasta was so bland told the waitress and she took the whole plate with the crab cake and said I they won't charge me for the pasta only for the crab cake instead of giving me my crab to eat they toss it and I still had to pay for it. Bad service and will not be coming back! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem and an amazing experience. For starters, the main dining room is situated right on the edge of the bayou. If the weather is right you will see wildlife, up to and including alligators! It's easily one of the most beautiful views I've ever seen in a restaurant. Ok, the food. Everything I have ever had on the menu is delicious. This time I had boudin balls, a Caesar salad, and the double cut pork chop with jambalaya. The boudin balls are great and the remoulade is so good that I kept it to dip the bread in! The salad dressing was great, very lemony and just fantastic. The pork chop was so tender and the glaze was delicious. The jambalaya is a tomato base, which I prefer (some people don't like that but they are wrong), with a little bit of spice, just enough to let you know it's there. I was too full for desert, and I'm sorry I missed that. The staff is great, very friendly and attentive. The most surprising thing is the price. With a view like that, coupled with the quality of the food, I expected the bill to be at least twice what it was. I've been here a few times and I'm always happily surprised when the check comes and it doesn't break the bank. If you are willing to take the drive you will have a wonderful time! read more

Restaurant des Familles - The absolute best view from a restaurant in the world - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

Went the Saturday evening before Mothers Day. Party of 8. Service and food was not good. Not one was satisfied. Won't be returning.

Friendly service and we were seated right away. Great view of waterway and did see several alligators. Alligator stuffed mushrooms were a great recommendation and I followed that up with blackened red fish! Tasty! Finished with bread pudding read more

Restaurant des Familles - Bread pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

Well worth the drive out to the bayou for either lunch or dinner! For an authentic Cajun experience, this spot is a must on your New Orleans visit. The food is excellent, and dining while watching the alligators makes it unforgettable. read more

Restaurant des Familles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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What a hidden gem! The ambience and the view overlooking the small lake outback were quite nice. The alligator stuffed mushrooms with piquant red sauce were delicious. The crab cakes and BBQ shrimp both were truly divine. read more

Restaurant des Familles - BBQ Shrimp & Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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This spot has all of the charm, hospitality, and delicious food Louisiana has to offer in one place! We stopped here after an airboat tour, and decided to share lots of small bites to be able to try more of the menu. Our server Monica took such good care of us; she was so quick and efficient and kind. Our food came out quickly and everything was incredibly delicious! Each dish was so special and flavorful in its own way, and the servings were more than enough to feed four of us. The owner Brooke also made sure we were taken care of from the moment we stepped in to the moment we left. Her energy is immaculate, and it definitely shows through in her restaurant. Thank you so much! read more

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Came here for a work event and the food and atmosphere was nice. Had the gumbo there and I liked it except the rice may be a bit on the harder side. Decided to order the same gumbo (2 orders) for Togo and I could not believe the portion that was packed, was half the portion I had at the restaurant. Not even exaggerating. Literally shocked because I paid $24 for two tiny cups of gumbo and only received one small container of rice. Was very disappointed that the portion size is not consistent for to go orders. Also if you take home your meals you did not finish, make sure you specify to pack the sauces otherwise you will not have sauce with your food (tarter and cocktail for my fried seafood). read more

This place has an ambiance hard to find outside of Louisiana as most of the large windows surrounding the dining area give good views of the surrounding bayou (AKA swamps). They also have some alligators that tend to be in the rear area of the restaurant where the main dining room is located. The inside is a bit more of an upscale environment but most people are dressed very casually and I have eaten here in shorts and a t-shirt before. They have a decent bar here along with a nice upstairs private dining/event space. The majority of the menu seems be seafood with a large portion of that being of the fried variety. There is a smaller selection of non-seafood options and they also have a Sunday brunch. Everything I've had here has been good just not outstandingly memorable. The service has always been very friendly and efficient. This is a good stop for lunch before doing one of the nearby swamp tours and seeing an alligator drifting along in the bayou for your meal isn't guaranteed but it is a possibility. LaFitte National Park is very near to this place and if you get your directions turned around you might end up in the park instead of the restaurant (I never ever have done that or have I...). This place is a bit of a ways outside of New Orleans so make sure you get very good directions. My video review of Restaurant des Familles is here: https://youtu.be/2mUGK1hTkVA read more

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After the swamp boat alligator tour we were hungry.. Yelp had great reviews on Restaurant des Familles and they did not disappoint. Great atmosphere with a view of alligators. The food is awesome ..we had the crabmeat Au-gratin and it was paired with butter seasoned bread ..AMAZING.. the service was spot on and the portions are HUGE.. my wife ordered a chicken sandwich...delicious...but it was bigger than her...my smothered catfish with jambalaya and étouffée was Soo good. I recommend this place DEFINITELY!!! read more

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I forgot to take picture of my food... but this local westbank place is pretty good. I don't have any complaints or issues.

Came here with my girlfriend as a visitor after a sweaty swamp hike. The weather was extremely hot (100F) and it was good to get some rest and lunch. The ambience is pretty cool- it felt classy and more formal and most restauraunts. Service was generally pretty friendly and waitresses were helpful in picking food. One thing that sets this restauraunt apart is that there's a huge window showing several gators in a river habitat! They even fed them bread before our eyes and while dining, we were allowed to watch them eat and roll around in the sun. We got some amazing footage! We got the crawfish etoufee and the blackened redfish. The crawfish etoufee was one of the best if not the best that I've had in NOLA. The blackened fish was likewise super soft, tender, and flaky. I would definitely recommend this establishment for visitors to NOLA, and I'm sure locals love this place already. read more

Restaurant des Familles - Crawfish etoufee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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Food was great. Soft shell sandwich at lunch was very filling. Bread was fresh and crispy. Everyone was quite satisfied with their food, catfish and shrimp poboy! The ambiance is beautiful. Amazing view of swamp where on any given day you may see alligator moseyingly along! They were short staffed on the day we ate, but it did not take away from the food And the kitchen is wide open. As I past it, I was quite pleased to see how clean and sanitized it was. As I was leaving I noticed their pens said NOLA CAYE, which is one of my favorite restaurants in Downtown New Orleans. They also own that one, which is five stars as well read more

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In my opinion they're easily the best most consistent seafood restaurant in Louisiana with the nicest waitresses / waiters / staff. I highly recommend requesting Kristi C as your waitress she's the best! read more

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We stayed in New Orleans for a week and decided to go on a swamp tour and wanted to find a place to eat lunch before. We asked the guy at the ticket window and he recommended this place. We absolutely loved everything we had. My son ordered the catfish platter. We all tried it and agreed it was the best thing we tasted on our vacation. read more

We stopped here after taking a nearby swamp tour. We were seated right away and our waitress came to take our drink order. We were surprised to see a very large alligator resting about 50 feet outside the window from our table! Not something you see every day and pretty cool! We placed our order and our food arrived shortly after. We had the alligator stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and they were ok. I had the redfish marcel and it was pretty good. My husband ordered the smothered catfish and he said it was just ok. He would have like the fish to be more blackened but the crawfish étouffée and jambalaya were good. The kids had fried shrimp and cheeseburgers with fries. Overall it wasn't bad by any means, but I would only go if we were in the area. read more

Restaurant des Familles - Redfish Marcel - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

Really enjoyed our lunch. The view of the alligators and other critters was great. Spacious place. Good food and service. Definitely a fun place to visit! We will be back read more

Restaurant des Familles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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The best Seafood restaurant in New Orleans. Hidden gem away from the city but very close to our airboat swamp trip. And the plate is full the price is so affordable. read more

Restaurant des Familles - Crab cake, catfish, shrimp, and oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

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Took a party of 10 for dinner an everything was wonderful! The waiter was Johnny an he was great ! We enjoyed our night ... Thank yall Aloha shores @Roaring 20's... read more

Restaurant des Familles 7163 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 I haven't been to Restaurant des Families since it burned down a while back in 2020. It was definitely refreshing to come back here! We did a five course brunch meal, and it was definitely worth it! Restaurant des Families Sunday Brunch 11-3 5 Courses $49 Bottomless Mimosas $18 APPETIZERS Shrimp Remoulade -or- Boudin Balls SOUP Chicken Gumbo -or- Seafood Gumbo -or-Turtle Soup SALAD House -or-Caesar PETITE ENTRÉE BBQ Shrimp w/grits Boudin Stuffed Chicken w/jambalaya & asparagus Filet Mignon 5oz w/asparagus Fried shrimp wl french fries Shrimp Lafitte pasta DESSERT Crème Brulé -or- Pecan Pie -or-Bread Pudding. #Tonylameats #restaurantdesfamilles #seafood #cajunfood #creolefood #marerrola #neworleansla read more

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After a Swamp tour, our group was famished and we found this spot. The restaurant's atmosphere was quite elegant. Honestly, didn't feel like we fit with the aesthetician, given we had dressed for a Swamp tour in early winter. But the host and staff were quite welcoming. Our group of 8 was quickly sat down at a table and overlooking the edge of the Swamp. Gave us a great view of Blanche, the gator in the area, who was sunbathing. Now, the drinks were alright. I liked my pomegranate martini. Others at our table thought the drinks were more on the bitter side. We all agreed that the food was amazing! We each couldn't help and have a taste of everyone's dish. I particularly liked the Crabcake Remoulade, Au Gratin - Crab, and BBQ shrimp and grits (the latter of which was a pleasant and delicious surprise). We also indulged in the pecan pie which was alright. I'd suggest heeding the main meals and appetizers. Once we were finished eating, our waitress easily divvied our checks in 5 ways, saving us the trouble of figuring out who owed what. Anyone who is near the area should definitely visit this restaurant. Additional info: abundance of parking, decor is picture worthy, bathrooms were immaculate. read more

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Best on westband, you got to try. Food is excellent . Love this place. Every time we go we have to come back

We stopped in for a late lunch after an air boat tour. Was disappointed that the lunch menu was no longer available so decided to just order several appetizers. Everything was delicious and they have a beautiful view out the picture windows. read more

Through the years and ownership changes, this restaurant has changed a lot. Recently we visited this Marrero destination restaurant and was surprised at its current status. Once a well kept building (restaurant) now is not being kept up and looks a little run down. Run down does not equal authenticity. Still the restaurant offers a beautiful tranquil experience with its window overlooking a swamp. Dissapointlgly the food was insipid. The appetizers and entrees were uncharestically bland. The service was courteous but not on point. Regretfully, we left the restaurant dissapointed. read more

One of our favorites. Brook and her stellar staff have done a phenomenal job making this place 5 stars. Whether you want a steak, seafood, salad, jambalaya, pork chops or gumbo - it's best here!! You can't beat the scenery either - You're sure to see a gator, heron, pelican or many other specimens of beautiful Louisiana wildlife right out back! read more

Restaurant des Familles - Watch the gators, herons and pelicans out back! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

We are always looking for new places to eat as a family and we've added this place to our list. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was top tier. Christie was our waitress and she did an amazing job. My kids loved the deck that was overlooking a bayou where they spotted alligators. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. We will be back to try the other dishes they offer. read more

It is nice to see this place back up and running. This place is swampy romantic seafood restaurant in the middle of jean lafitte Swamp. The restaurant was built to face the Swamp, so every where you sit, will be a gorgeous view. They have a full bar but the best part about this place is the food is amazing. It's like having a little peice of cajun country near the city. The food is smothered, and covered, rich and calorific. I ordered the blacked catfish which is my favorite way to eat fish, blacked and covered in butter. On top of the catfish was a creamy, crawfish erouffe that packed flavor. Next to that was a huge helping in jambalaya which did taste better with the sauce. The hubby ordered the crab cakes and pasta. And I had to admit. As good as mine was, his was even better. I am dying for that crab. They place two giant crab balls on your plate, sprinkled the most perfect, delicate sweet tasting crab on top like amuse bouche. And again, if that wasn't already enough, the crab balls on placed on top of a buttery, super cheesy, pasta. I could have eaten all that in addition to mine. We also had turtle soup and gumbo. That gumbo was a perfect dark cajun roux and tasted exactly like the gumbo in cajun country. There wss no drink menu, I guess since they're just brand new opened that they haven't got one ready yet. Only thing I wished for was a dessert. I heard the ladies behind us ordered bread pudding. And our waitress just handed up the bill without asking if he wanted dessert. I supposed I could have asked if we could order dessert or if there was a dessert menu, but I had asked earlier for a drink menu and that didn't exist. Maybe the ladies behind us got the last dessert. The moment passed and we were given the bil without checking to see if we wanted anything else so we just decided to eat dessert closer to home. Overall very romantic. Great view. Van make reservations on opentable. Recommend waiting till alligators are out and about when the weather is a little warmer. Also I recommend make a day out it and do a swamp tour if you haven't. read more

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I was looking for a restaurant that embodied the Cajun hospitality, food, and atmosphere, and Restaurant des Familles was right on target -- in fact, it exceeded my expectations in every way. Warm and inviting, impeccable service, delicious food. This restaurant is Southern hospitality at its finest. Attentive but not overbearing and intrusive. Friendly and not pretentious. The owners here see the regulars and restaurant workers as family, and the feeling is clearly mutual. It shows, even to an out-of-towner like me. Many from the coasts may think of this area as "backwards," but as a minority female, I could never be more welcomed and more impressed. I've traveled to 40+ countries and been to many restaurants, but this one stands out and will definitely be on my list every time I come to town. P.S. Be sure to make a reservation if you want to get a regular seat, but a cozy seat at the bar may be the best seat in the house. P.P.S. Brunch deals and bottomless mimosas on Sundays for brunch? Yes, please. Decent portions of fresh tuna, gumbo, shrimp Lafitte pasta, salad, all perfectly seasoned. Yum! read more

I came in on a Sunday after doing something else in the area. I chose to order off the menu as I was hungry, but not hungry enough for the five-course special menu. I got the crab cake with pasta. It was good but lacked some pizazz somehow. Service was excellent. Everything was in perfect order. The bayou outside was nice to look at. read more

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Unfortunately a complete tourist trap. Seeing a gator and the swamp was great, and that deserves a star. Food was incredibly disappointing. Grilled shrimp and redfish was somehow completely bland. Had to ask for lemon and add hot sauce. Mushrooms had the taste and texture of being canned, which was very perplexing. Jambalaya and asparagus were the stars, but you don't want to pay $40 for an okay jambalaya, do you? Turtle soup tasted like Christmas - was horribly overspiced with clove. No amount of sherry could save it. Crab was much, much too salty, no sweetness or nuance to it at all. The stuffed mushrooms appetizer had an excellent sauce. And staff were nice. This does not make up for the terrible food and outrageous prices. Do yourself a favor and see the gators some other way (park, tour, etc.) and pack snacks so you're not tempted to order food here. Absolutely do not recommend. read more

Restaurant des Familles - Redfish Marcel. Shrimp and fish devoid of flavor. Too salty crab. Canned mushrooms. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marrero, Louisiana

I love, love,love this place. My husband and I went home to visit our parents for the week. The ambiance was everything. We enjoyed the set up sitting by the window with a view of the swamp. I guess, you may need to be a native to enjoy viewing the swamp with the gators, or maybe not. The service was delightful and the food was good but let's talk about this desert. I make deserts for other people but I'm not really a desert person lol. I'm simple; only eating a piece of chocolate cake (usually made by me lol) or a sweet potato pie (again, made by me). Well the waiter convinced me and mom in trying this pecan cobbler. Remember Im not a desert person. The cobbler was sooooo divine. I haven never...lol.. My grandma was the "pie lady", so we don't buy anything with pie in it lol... I make them. Peeps, I would visit this place just to buy the pecan cobbler... OMG....SMH....GOOD! Why is this pecan cobbler on my Thanksgiving list. Oh yes, I will be recreating this pecan cobbler. I will also be going back and visiting just for the pecan cobbler lol with my non desert eating self...lol read more

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Besides the fact that the filet mignon was exquisitely charred on the outside and medium on the inside and the jambalaya was as good as anything the my Grandmother could have cooked, this review is not about that. This is not about the beautiful layout of the restaurant, nor is it about the fact that the swap life and nature surrounds and permeates you when you are there. Their food is amazing. If you haven't tried it, you should go. If not, soon, then when? I thought that I lost my phone at the restaurant. The staff and manager immediately looked about and checked the cameras. Unfortunately, It was my own fault of misplacing it, but I honor the ladies there for helping me, even when they didn't have to. These ladies took care of me like family. If you are looking for a true cajun experience, with good, honest, hardworking people and good food, then look no further. Go to this restaurant and enjoy. You can thank me later. When you're there, you're family at Restaurant Des Familles. Thank you, ladies. read more