Everything we ever get is excellent and the service is just as good. Hamburgers, shrimp stew…read moreplate, grilled shrimp salad of the week, and shrimp boulettes are just excellent. Just excellent on everything. The frozen shrimp stew isn't ever quite as good as what they serve hot in the restaurant. Good everytime, but just not quite as good as what's served in the restaurant, or we really would buy too much lol. The ambiance is comfortable and they are always packed! Wish they were open longer hours

The catfish was amazing. I can't wait to return. They were very prompt of my order. Everything…read moretasted great and everyone was very friendly. They even have pre-prepared meals for you to take home in the fridge, which is also great.

After a previous not-so-great experience at the bar, I received a call from Jason, the General…read moreManager at Don's Seafood in Gonzales, who personally reached out to apologize and invited me to come back so he could take care of us. He said, "Next time you're in Gonzales, please stop by -- I'd love to meet you." So this past Sunday, Parker and I went in for brunch -- same time of day as before -- but this time we sat in the dining room, and the experience was completely different and absolutely wonderful. From the moment I walked in, Ava at the host stand smiled and said, "Oh, you're back!" and that right there is what I love about great front-of-house teams -- you feel remembered and welcomed. I asked if Jason was there, and it turns out Sunday is normally his day off, but he came in just to see us. That alone meant so much. He was warm, fun, genuinely hospitable, and made us feel truly cared for. And then Connor came by -- now sporting a mustache that somehow makes him look five years older -- but he recognized me right away and gave me a big hug. That kind of genuine connection says everything about the people who work here. Our server, Aaliyah, was phenomenal -- friendly, attentive, and always offering great recommendations with the best attitude. We started with Bloody Marys (which we loved), then ordered 3 pounds of crawfish, which also comes with corn and potatoes. It's early in the season, so they were lightly salty, but still absolutely delicious and perfect with the local draft beer we ordered (I believe it was from Parish Brewing). Such a great pairing. Parker ordered the half grilled shrimp with chicken gumbo, and I had the fried oyster po'boy with seafood gumbo -- mine was fantastic. His gumbo leaned a little salty, but overall everything was flavorful and satisfying. And then... Jason surprised us with king cake, just in time for Mardi Gras. He recommended strawberry and I also went with a classic because I'm a traditionalist when it comes to king cake -- and it was perfect. What really made the experience special was the atmosphere: families, couples, friends -- you could feel that this is a true community spot that people love. It was lively, warm, and full of good energy. Thank you, Jason, for going out of your way and turning a bad experience into an unforgettable one. Thank you, Aaliyah, for being such a wonderful server. And thank you, Connor (and that mustache ) for the hug and the warm welcome back. And thank you, Don's Seafood, for reminding me why this place is such a Gonzales staple. We'll definitely be back.

Between Mardi Gras and Memorial day, you can't visit south Louisiana without getting several pounds…read moreof fresh boiled crawfish. It is a staple of the I-10 corridor and Don's Seafood is a Lafayette standard now expanded to multiple locations. The Gonzalez, LA location is full of Cajun and traditional southern charm with a modern feel. I sat at the bar and got my Abita beer (my New Orleans go to) and a heaping plate of crawfish (standard 3lb order with corn and potato sides). Takes me back to growing up down south and well seasoned, not too salty or lip burningly spicy. Excellent size for early March as well (if you want mini lobster big, visit in early May). The bartender stayed attentive and made sure to get me the second Abita to wash it all down. Can't wait for my next trip!

Went for special Easter Brunch It was like being in a…read morenovel. Beautiful trees, peacocks the perfect setting Food did NOT disappoint! We'll be back!

This place is amazing. Beautiful, full of southern charm. Everything you want in a plantation…read moredining experience. I'd go here again and again. And if you go to the restaurant, they'll let you walk the grounds which are gorgeous. The dining room is amazing. The food is delicious. My only Negative about this place was the time that it took to get your food. Other than that, it was awesome.

We love coming here. Good food and service. Tonight I…read morewasn't as hungry so I ordered a kids fried shrimp platter for myself. Very good and hit the spot. Then I snuck a taste of my wife's bread pudding. So good !

I wish New Orleans had a location, for fast food, it's so good! The shrimp was fresh and fried…read moreright, the fries were crunchy and salted, the bread pudding was sweet and delicious. Plus this combo was just $8 (excluding the bread pudding). Whenever I come out this way, I will be sure to stop by!

I really enjoy visiting Country Kitchen. It's like going to your Grandparents house and enjoying…read moresome good ole southern comfort food. They have the place running like a fine oiled machine. Service is great prices are super reasonable and the food is always on point. I love the old wooden framed house vibe, much like my very own Maw Maw's place.

Great venue. Home style cooking with an awesome buffet. The staff is awesome. Parking is a little…read moretight. You can tell by the cars that they are busy. Never waited more a a few minutes to get to the food.

This was the place I chose to go for my birthday. Let me tell you it met my expectations. I started…read moreoff with the lavender lemonade, fried chicken, and pork chop plate with a side of white beans and rice and loaded mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection. There is an old saying that we have in the south that a great cook puts their foot in the dish- that's what happened. The staff were very courteous and my food came out in a timely manner. everything is cooked fresh and hot so it is worth the wait time. The restaurant is very cozy, has music and a view of outdoors. Restaurant very clean.

Every item that I have tried has been superb. A must try restaurant…read more Service is ok depending on waitstaff

Had the most amazing dinner last night. Short ribs with fingerling potatoes and broccolini and my…read morehusband had Po Boy sandwich which was huge. The waiter accomodated ALL my requests like olive oil only. We were the only ones there. Beautiful setting. Highly recommend. Worth every penny as it was a bit more money than other places.

We went here for my niece's birthday today and brought our own cake. We had it sitting on the table…read moreby us and the waiter asked if we wanted them to take the cake so we didn't think anything about that. After we finished our entrees, he brought the cake out and sliced it for us. When we got our checks, we had an additional charge of $84 for the slicing of the cake. Needless to say, we were beyond shocked that they would charge to slice OUR cake and charge us $6 per slice, without even telling us there would be additional charges to do that. The entrees were overpriced as it was so adding that extra amount was ridiculous. I have brought cakes to restaurants many times and have NEVER been charged a fee. I am still so mad about it. Needless to say, we will never go back to this place.

Great shrimp and greats!!! Very well seasoned! I highly…read morerecommend! Awesome mom and pop place. Trisha was so sweet and knew her food! Fast service!

Let me start by saying I have never done a formal review online and if I could give negative stars…read more I would. My negative review would focus on who I believe is the owner. Our waitress was amazing but we witnessed the owner berate his staff in front of customers. This occurred behavior occurred during our entire visit with multiple servers being disrespected over trivial items. I absolutely love a greasy spoon diner and would love to support local owners but I will never return to this establishment. On the way out I told our server how great she did and handed her a cash tip and told her she didn't deserve to be treated like that. See you at Waffle House.