Ok I'll start with they need to add unsweetened iced tea to their offerings of soda and alcohol…read more That's the only negative. I was surprised by how tasty the food was and the variety. We had the chicken and sausage gumbo and it was small pieces of fried chicken by the way....very different. We also had andouille sausage fried rice, fried catfish basket with Cajun fries, fried shrimp basket, noodles with garlic sauce on the side, side order of corn on the cob, and beignets for dessert. It was a lot of food for just two people and all of it was good. I suggest ordering the noodles with any sauce on the side and add it as you want for taste. It can be overwhelming to have all at once. It's a party inside the building. Great music always with a loud beat and everyone is in great spirits. There was a choir celebrating a birthday party in the back room and their vocals filled up the place. Come to eat and be filled with good energy! There's plenty of parking too even if you need to walk a few yards away.

So we got there at 4:39, our server Ashley didn't even greet us till 12 min later (we were the only…read more2 at the bar) she gave us water then disappeared. She took our order and the two ppl next to us and then disappeared . We got our orders pretty quick, I got the seafood bread and oysters, they were very good...surprisingly. But guess what we DIDNT see our server again for about 20 min! I then ordered the $25 holla (it was good) shrimp was spicy, crab legs were just as good our water was never refilled nor were we asked if we wanted another drink. After 6 pm we asked for our check ( that took another 15 min as she jokes with her friends) Ww were there for over 1 1/2 hours and only saw here 3 times ! The food was REALLY good, hot and filling...but the service was lacking 90%. Not to mention that it's wasn't even busy!!! Cajun Boil please do better

Old review: October 2022 I don't remember the true name of…read morethis establishment (it has since been rebought and rebranded by another NOLA inspired kitchen). But it was a music/ pool hall that served Louisiana inspired cuisine. My ex and I went here to give it a try as it was the only thing opened after 10:00 pm. Very chill ambient and atmosphere. Low population of people and the music was 90s and soul. Our server was a nice young white guy who knew the menu and had recs. We ordered the gumbo, jambalaya and shrimp and grits. We also ordered two drinks. The food was not horrific but definitely needed pointers and tips. The rice in the jambalaya was still slightly undercooked. The roux of the gumbo was off. Not burnt and not salty, but I could not put my finger on it. The grits were also undercooked but the shrimp were decent. I knew it would need some work but I also knew I would possibly return.

Closed for a couple years... It was just okay when it was…read moreopen. Very inconsistent. Replaced by some barbeque joint.

As a California girl If there's a Pappadeaux anywhere within an hour of where I'm staying, ima…read moregoing to go. I loooove it and everything I've ever tried is delicious . My go to is the salmon Alexander with white rice but I did try the potatoes this time around and it might just be my new favorite aide . Pappadeaux please come to CA!

Really enjoy Pappadeaux I was going to order Redfish Pounce-train which my wife ordered I ordered…read moreCatfish & Shrimp Etouffee off the lunch menu The lunch menu item about half the price and much better value Truthfully the Redfish would have looked larger on the smaller lunch plate Still love Pappadeaux but providing a heads up

Bottom Line: I'm in love, I'm in love--and I don't care who knows it--with JT's Porch…read more Great relaxed vibe and atmo, great service, great food, very nice and varied libation selection--and best of all, still reasonable prices. What's not to like about this place? Get there.

Yeahhhhh no! My lady friend and I walked in and IMMEDIATELY felt an off vibe!…read moreThey had music playing but it felt like a record scratch as if we didn't belong. Ppl were looking like we disturbed their vibe just by existing. We sat down, looked around and got up and left not even 30 seconds in. Let's just say if you're not the "majority" of the population/ of European descent, you're not gonna feel comfortable here. Felt like we were stuck back in 1842. Never again.

Went out for a birthday dinner for a sibling. The service was quick although it was an empty dining…read moreroom. I had some of their cajun pasta and calamari, both were quite small serving sizes for their price. What put me off was adding shrimp to the pasta for 5.99 only to be given exactly five pieces of shrimp. The pasta had nothing cajun about it and served on a big plate to look bigger than it is, far too big for the small table! The pasta itself was nice, however it tasted like grocery store jar alfredo sauce. And the restaurant had far too loud music for so little people there, couldn't even talk properly to the server or family despite sitting so close on a tiny table. Would not recommend

Great place for seafood boil! I was craving a spot that does seafood boils/ seafood by the pound. A…read morelong time ago, in my mid to late 20s era, we would order seafood boil for Father's Day so this was very nostalgic for me. I've seen the sign for Sea Shack from Route 59 and finally got to try it when my sister was visiting Naperville. I called in an order and it was ready in 15 minutes. What we ordered for 3 adults: 1 lb peeled shrimp, mild, + corn + potatoes 1 lb black mussels, mild, + corn + potatoes 1 lb clams, mild 1 corn on the side 1 sausage on the side onion rings chicken tenders and fries 2 orders of rice We had plenty of food and enough for leftovers. My favorite part might be the cajun butter sauce with white rice... even more than the seafood. I love white rice with basically any sauce. The food was fresh, the sauce was mild as requested, still flavorful and not too salty. If you order the clams on its own, no sides, the bag might seem a little small but that's just because the clam meat is so small. For takeout, your seafood will come double bagged so it was leak proof. We decided to empty the bags into bowls since we were doing family style, and it was a hearty meal. I can't comment on the ambiance since it was a takeout order, but we enjoyed our food. We'll be back!

I'm wondering if they are under new management as the garlic butter is different and the food was…read moreextremely fresh. The service was still good in addition to a comfortable atmosphere. Good prices with many selections even if you aren't into seafood including pasta and tacos. The only thing is the seafood needs to be cooked with a lil crab boil or seasoning for additional flavor on the actual crab, etc ... I had 2 bags.... 1-jumbo crab clusters (they actual look like regular snow crab) , 1lb. shrimp, 1/2 lb green mussels (beautiful size and plump), 2 regular crab clusters, and 1/2 lb crawfish. Most importantly you get corn and potatoes in your bag. A perfect amount of food even if you are not a huge eater. Great drink options also.

We visited restaurant on a Thursday afternoon, plenty of seating and a welcoming wait staff. We…read moreordered four appetizers, fried chicken wings, calamari, fried pickles and crab topped French fries. The wings and calamari were good, fresh each with a complimentary sauce. I enjoyed the pickles, good size, fresh each, breaded perfectly. Our entree consisted of garlic noodles, shrimp, snow crab, corn on the cob, and potatoes. We tried the crab da jour seasoning hott! I thought everything was delicious, plenty of shrimp, there was enough to take home, fresh, tasty food . Melrose park has a gem. Service was very good, attentive. Some customers will have an issue with the service fee included on their bills but I thought it was worth it. Definitely worth the trip

Solidly five stars with great service and solid food. We had a business meeting and it was a great…read moreplace to meet for lunch. Not too busy, not too loud, waitstaff super respectful and the food was delicious. I wish they had a bit more for the order of truffle fries, but probably for the best. Looking forward to the next meeting there! Thank you for a great lunch last week.

Maize + Mash is a place i recommend to everyone I know!…read more The service is always incredible and the food is the best! I love how diverse their menu is!

My husband asked me where I wanted to eat for my 43rd birthday and I was craving Vietnamese but…read morewanted to find a new place. I looked up highly rated Vietnamese restaurants and found Tasty House 1 in Carol Stream. This place is everything we anticipated it to be. The location is nice and has parking in front, inside is super spacious and had a relaxing and breathable ambiance. We ordered a family appetizer platter that came with all the delicious Vietnamese appetizers like: spring rolls, bbq marinated meat, fried eggrolls, grilled jumbo shrimp, meat wrapped in betel leaf, lettuce, noodles, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, daikon, jalapeños, two dipping sauces: peanut butter hoisin and Vietnamese fish sauce. Another appetizer we got separately was the fried calamari which had a great crunchy texture, the absolute best! For our entrees I decided to build my own pho and chose tripe, rib eye steak and quail eggs. My husband got the spicy beef noodle soup (Bun Bo Hue). This is honestly the best Vietnamese we've ever had in our lives!!!! I'm so glad I found this place. Awesome service, food and atmosphere. Zero complaints everything was very fresh and perfect. Our hearts left super happy.

I was here with a large group. This is a small family restaurant, with a surprisingly large menu…read more(not all of which may be in stock). There is a separate vegan menu with half a dozen things on it, and other than the drinks and desserts, pretty much nothing on the regular menu is vegetarian. (The papaya salad, which is on the vegan menu, is a ringer: it contains fish sauce.) You've got your choice of various fruit lemonades, bubble teas, popping bubble teas, jellies, etc. Desserts include flan, Vietnamese yogurt, coconut jelly - none of which you'll be eating onsite as you'll be too full after your entree. Portions are on the large side - even the papaya salad is a meal. I got the peach lemonade, vegetable spring rolls and the tofu, vegetable and noodles, which turned out to be a soup, basically Vietnamese ramen. The spring rolls are tasty and come with peanut sauce; the vegetable broth was savory with lots of baby bok choy, plenty of noodles and cubes of fried tofu - it was even better with some of the homemade hot sauce, which I highly recommend. The lemonade comes in a bubble tea disposable cup and contains tiny pieces of fruit - very fruity, not very citrusy. Service was friendly and very personable, which helps if you're serving 16 people. All of whom were happy.

Great food and ambiance! This is a great spot on a Friday night with your girls!!!!!…read more Steph is so awesome!!!! She remembers us every time we come in!!!!!

Kalese abd Mya provided amazing energy upon my stop on a late Thursday night. They were super…read moreconsiderate even upon closing.

So, landed at this wonderful Cajun style bar in the middle of Forest Park, on a whim, on St…read more Patrick's Day. We ordered some drinks, margaritas on rocks, mango margarita, a piña colada and some beers. The cocktails were delicious, all very well done. The food was good as well. The jalapeño cheese curds were perfect!!! They were soooo good. And we ordered the BBQ shrimp appetizer which was to DIE for. It was the shrimp and crab jambalaya that ended up being a let down, it's not that it was not seasoned well, but the complete lack of salt made the whole thing not palatable. I would certainly return to this place for some cheese curds and some bbq shrimp along with some drinks, for sure, though. Service was friendly and fun was had by all!

Went here for a quick bite It had a short menu.... I was expecting Irish food but has more of a…read moreCajun Creole menu was very satisfied price was reasonable and they have lunch specials soup was excellent server was very very nice I picked a great time wasn't busy so I was able to have a conversation I will certainly be back