Randomly walked in for dinner. Absolutely amazing! Wings, and steak wrap, both 5 stars! Highly recommend this place for a great bite to eat downtown. read more

i came here on a friday night for karaoke, which apparently is only offered on fridays. the place was packed and had a really fun energy. the crowd was into it, and it definitely felt like a lively spot to spend the evening. unfortunately, we ended up leaving without getting to sing. the karaoke queue relied on scanning a qr code, but the wifi kept acting up. the dj was constantly telling people to re-scan because the connection was being iffy, and every time we had to do it, we'd get pushed further down the queue. it was honestly a real bummer and took away from the whole reason we came. we had already eaten beforehand, so i can't comment on the food, but i did enjoy the atmosphere. read more

The Big Easy - cozy interior - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Had a great time here last Friday! It was my friends' first visit, and the food, drinks, and atmosphere did not disappoint. The fried green tomatoes were delicious, my sister loved the alligator bites, and the house salad with blackened chicken is a must-try if you don't eat seafood. ​Shoutout to our awesome waitress, Diamond! She was very attentive and kind. She told us about their Friday night DJ and karaoke--we will definitely be back! Side note: there is a convenient parking garage just a 5-minute walk around the corner if you can't park on the street. read more

Came here on a Tuesday evening after work, was kinda quiet but the music was still going and the service was still great! Never been to Louisiana but if this is what they have going on down there, I need to go asap! I went with a group of friends and we all voted that my dish was the best from the group I got the jambalaya pasta and my goddddd! Packed with flavor and the right amount of spice ! For Tuesday they had the hurricanes for $7 which was amazing! The bartender was making those with love that night Definitely recommend! read more

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Love the food here I've been here multiple times and we even had them cater my sisters bridal shower!!! The service is pretty fast I've honestly only had a server be inattentive once and I was at the bar so I wouldn't even count it against them read more

The Big Easy - Jambalaya Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was 2 Fried green tomatoes were good Service was 3 Ambiance 4 I think I will not go back anytime soon, some places are better for dinner for 2-4 only or having a good time at the bar. read more

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I went to Big Easy tonight with a party of 5. I do not see myself coming back again. There was a private party going on at the same time, and maybe this explains the exceptionally slow service. The wait staff did look like they were working diligently, but it took a very long time for them to even take out order and even longer for our food to arrive. Once the food came, things were ok but the food left a lot to be desired. Someone in my party had the etouffee and commented on the fact that it lacked seasoning. I had the Jambalaya pasta and was pleasantly surprised in the sausage in the dish as it had great flavor, but the pasta sauce itself was lacking. The portions were good and the value for the money was there in that respect. We didn't get any alcoholic beverages just fountain drinks. The location is central downtown, so parking it hard. This is not a place I would seek out. read more

The Big Easy - Pasta Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Maybe we came on a bad night however the food was okay, Mac and cheese tasted scorched , the shrimp and grits wasn't that tasteful. And honestly the waitress had an attitude since we came in and it didn't feel welcoming at all. Seemed to be mad when we sent some food back. Overall it was an ok experience. This was a couple years ago- hopefully it's better now but I haven't been back since. read more

We sat at the bar and received good service our drinks was tasty and my fish platter was delicious. The alligator bites were good but for some reason they forgot the sauce and we had to ask for it for a few times. It was a nice crowd and ambiance. read more

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I enjoyed this place! Spacious, not too loud, good drinks, and good food. I stopped by on a Friday night as I wandered downtown Raleigh. I was pointed in the direction of The Big Easy and was not disappointed. I had a French 75 and it was tasty and the flavor was not overpowered by the lemon juice. I also had a seafood platter and seafood chowder to go. Both were flavorful and good portions. They also had a live band setting up about 10p as they are open until 2a. I would visit here again when in Raleigh! read more

The Big Easy - French 75 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place could definitely use work. First of all, the place smells like a combination of weed and cigarettes; this makes the experience unpleasant. The ribeye and cheeseburger could use a bit more flavor, though the fries were good! I'll give it that. The bathrooms are falling apart, as seen in the photos and the dining area isn't in great shape either. Workers were friendly, nothing out of this world. All in all, I didn't feel too comfortable dining here and probably won't be back again. read more

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In Raleigh For quilt con event. Researched restaurants downtown and this was an excellent choice. The service was good and it was quiet nice music selection. We had the onion rings very crunch and nice size rings. Husband ribs, greens and spinach he was very happy with his meal spinach was nice garlicky. The brown butter greens were very good. Ribs were tender and had a nice sauce. I had the salmon with greens and Gouda grits. I love a good bowl of grits and this did not disappoint. Well seasoned and just enough Gouda. All and all great meal thanks read more

Natasha, the bartender took great care of me tonight. On a business trip and just needed a couple of hours to work while also quenching my thirst and hunger. The large Caesar was amazing and the wings tasty, crunchy and flavorful. It was a Monday night so a pretty quiet evening, but kitchen open 'til midnight. Just my kind of place to be productive . Thank you, Natasha !! read more

The Big Easy - Caesar, Wings and a side of "gettin' sh_t done"... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here on a Friday night. I made a reservation online, however, i was a little late yet they still honored my reservation which was good. They do karaoke on Fridays so if you're looking for music and a good time, but nothing too extreme, this is the place to go. It is pretty dark in there at night as it turns into more of an event space so it's good for that type of ambiance. Whether you want to go on a date or enjoy your friends. It is downtown Raleigh, so there is only street parking. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She was new so she didn't know about everything on the menu but she was still super helpful. The menu is extensive and they have creole/cajun based menu. We got wings, fried oyster, and jambalaya pasta. The wings weren't as flavorful as i would've liked but they weren't bad. I really enjoyed the fried oysters and the jambalaya. I will be back. read more

Ate here last Friday night because we wanted to try it out before we took out of town guests this weekend. Husband and I arrived around 8 pm and were sat immediately. I had the chicken wings and fried green tomatoes. I have been eating fried green tomatoes since I was a child. These are the best I have ever had! Wings were excellent as well. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Stopped by here on Monday for lunch. The gator bites and Jambalaya were outstanding. Gumbo and red beans were good. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Came back on Tuesday. Had the Creole with Crawfish simmered in spicy creole sauce over seasoned rice. This was excellent, though the Crawfish were a bit overpowering. The service today left much to be desired: waitress looked miserable. Did not smile or speak the entire time I was there. "Ready?" was all I got out of her. Came back today for the Etoufee. Sat at the bar. Bar tender was friendly, attentive and efficient. The Etoufee was excellent. The buttery sauce balanced the Crawfish perfectly. Would definitely recommend the place. Will have to come back at night for the music. read more

The Big Easy - A Taste of Louisiana - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I love the atmosphere! It looks cozy and great for a date night. The service was good but you can hear screaming cooks from the kitchen so that was not pleasant to hear. The food was good and reasonably priced. As long as they can keep their staff calm, it would've been a fantastic night read more

The Big Easy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My friend & I needed an early dinner, she been here before and told me this place was great. They weren't busy and limited staff during slow times. Amanda was amazing tho! She was so nice and had great recommendations. She recommended us a Red Bull which didn't even know they had, we needed the energy. The hostess gave us water when we sat down, it's was sit yourself when we were there. I got a Diet Dr. Pepper it was crisp. Amanda told us the specials and my friend got the steak wrap. I got the taste of Louisiana with gator bites. Once our food arrived, everything smelled amazing. The gator bites were nice and tender, the rice & beans were good hearty meh on flavors. The chicken & sausage gumbo was delicious & so was the jambalaya on the side was jalapeño cornbread which was good. The steak wraps was delicious too and the fries were well seasoned. The vibes were chill the only downside to the entire experience was the Womens's bathroom was a mess, minus the sink was well stocked and clean. The rest was a mess and we told someone but still didn't get clean while we were there. read more

The Big Easy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I was there last night. I am a woman of 5'2" less than 110 pounds. I came in asking for water, the manager was short and there was a lot going on with his employees; they were very upset. I told the manager I no longer wanted the water and he asked me to leave. He continued to be verbally aggressive with me as I was walking out. I told him I was leaving and his bouncer said he didn't like the way I was talking to the manager. He then assaulted me while the manager looked.on. I asked him to please call the police and the bouncer laughed at me and called me a cunt. I plan to press charges. read more

I've been to The Big Easy a few times and always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. However, this time was different. I went later in the evening and they offered a "late night menu" only. The restaurant was not crowded. There was 1 larger table leaving and maybe 3 other tables with 2 people at each. Only 2 people at the bar. I saw at least 6 employees in the front. Caesar salad 5/5 Pimento cheese balls 2/5 Fries seafood platter 3/5 The server was not attentive. The server took awhile to take my order. Took awhile to check back in. And took awhile to bring the food. Which, ultimately, lead to me having lukewarm food. I told the server all items could come out at the same time. The server didn't listen so things came out one by one. The pimento cheese balls came out room temperature. Caesar salad was next. Which was good because was suppose to be cold. Seafood platter was carrying temps. Fish was hot, shrimp and oysters lukewarm, fries cold. The restaurant was open for another 2 hours but all servers, employees, and bartender seemed more concerned with cleaning up and chatting. On 2 separate occasions, dishes were dropped with food splatters at my feet. The bartender also dropped glasses that shattered as well. read more

The Big Easy - Caesar salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Walked in Sunday for brunch reservations with friends. The entire place was empty. Ghost town empty. We were the only people in the entire place. Not a good sign. We were promptly seated and while we waited we overheard one of the male waitstaff/kitchen staff talking loudly to their coworker and dropping multiple F-words and R-words. I was kind of shocked but dude just kept going on. talking about people of different races in a derogatory manner. My wife and I noticed this poor behavior and texted our friends we needed to find a new place to eat. I was honestly appalled by this type of behavior and language. The food and drinks might be great but I'm wasn't going to wait around and fine out. If you walk into a place and it's setting off your red flags then follow your intuition and bounce. read more

We didn't try the food but stopped in for a cocktail and to get out of the heat. The air conditioning was practically non-existent. There weren't many people inside so we grabbed seats at the bar. Kind of disappointed that the 3 bartenders were all at one side and took over 15 minutes to acknowledge us. The craft cocktails were absolutely perfect though! We ended up getting another round to go (part of what Raleigh has called "sip and stroll" where drinks are allowed outside in certain areas). read more

Bathrooms available and street parking. This is a big venue with lots of space and seating. A very big bar to sit at as well. We did not eat here we just got drinks. The blackberry lemonade my sister got without alcohol. It was amazing!!!! Perfectly sweet sour and blackberry (fresh blackberries) flavor! I had the pomegranate martini and it was delightful! It is very sweet though. The hurricane was also great. Honestly the blackberry lemonade was the very best thing!! Lots of food options here and drinks were great! Service was amazing super attentive, helpful and kind. A really great spot! read more

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The food was excellent the lady that waited on our table personality was DRY just going through the mositions of doing her work. No smile no welcome to the Big Easy. The ambiance need some work the walls an the tables were sticky. For the price the portions were to small. My bill was $99.00 and I still left our witness a $20.00 cash tip maybe that brightened up her. She was waiting on the the upstairs tables when we departed. read more

The Big Easy - A Taste of Louisiana - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The service was great (5 s). The food was lacking in major ways - flavor! The green beans were the only thing not sent back to the kitchen. Spacious and clean inside. read more

I got the shrimp and grits. I added bacon and spinach. It was REALLY salty and no real seasoning. The half bourbon brownie taste store brought and old. I also ordered a soda no ice and it was flat. I would not recommend read more

We found this place by accident--best accident we EVER made!!! Immediately greeted by Kaya upon arrival, she was super friendly. Got us a great table, helped us pick out things from the menu, & always checked up on us. BEST. FOOD. WE. HAVE. HAD. IN. NORTH. CAROLINA. EVER. We will be back & will be telling everyone we know to come back too!!! Ask for Kaya when you come, she was amazing. Also the wait staff ??? All hot read more

The Big Easy is a popular full Bar & restaurant on Fayetteville St that offers a very lively atmosphere featuring a DJ on weekends, 2 levels of seating and New Orleans style Cajun menu. I visited and ordered from their late night menu after 11:30 p.m. Staff was friendly and kind as we were seated immediately. We were seated near the bar and DJ DVS was spinning throwback Hip Hop & R&B. He is excellent. He didn't play a bad song. I decided on the catfish platter from their late night menu with a side house salad. I paired it with a old fashioned bourbon cocktail. My friend ordered jerk wings and fried pimento cheese balls. They were delicious. Our waitress worked hard at bussing and serving tables. She was overwhelmed with work due to the lack of staff. Despite this, our food arrived quickly given the time of night. My catfish was the perfect amount of filet and nice and crispy. This is definitely a convenient stop for a Cajun style brunch or for some weekend fun while downtown. They offer all the vibes with DJ DVS and karaoke some nights. read more

The Big Easy - Catfish platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here on a Saturday eve (6pm) with a girlfriend of mine before heading to a concert. We were pleasantly greeted by the host who seated us right away. Our waitress was nice and attentive and deserves five stars! We ordered a couple drinks - I had the blueberry basil margarita which was fantastic - neither flavors were overbearing. I had the shrimp/oyster po'boy with sweet potato fries - very much enjoyed the po'boy and the sweet potato fries were AMAZING. The ambience was a little too dimly lit for my comfort but overall great experience here! read more

The Big Easy - Po 1/2 Shrimp and 1/2 Oyster Po'boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great looking restaurant. Has the feels of what I would think new orleans would be like. We had no problems being seated. Our waiter was very nice and patient. We had a group of 11. I had a French 75. And it was wonderful. Now the food was mediocre. It was not hot. That was disappointing. And another girl in our party waited so long for her food we had to get it to go. I may have to come back and try again because I can see it being really good. read more

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We rented the Voodoo Room on a Friday night to celebrate retiring. First, the rental was very, very reasonable. We looked all over town and had only found much more expensive options. Second, the food was OUTSTANDING! Our guests raved about it all evening. Third, KAYA!! Kaya! Kaya! She was an absolutely delightful bartender and host. She actually became part of the celebration, as good bartenders do. RENT THE VOODOO ROOM for your next party. It was an absolute blast, at a reasonable price! read more

The Big Easy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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For dinner went to The Big Easy. Had the "oyster fry" for appetizer, oyster was not greasy and fried just right and tasty. Entree had the "Taste of Louisiana", very delicious. Waitress was very polite, yes will be returning :) read more

5 stars?? Yep and just to tell you how much I love the service, food and ambiance of this restaurant I dined here twice within 3 days lol. The staff is amazing and the owner Steve is just as awesome! I emailed Steve a couple of weeks back to plan the holiday luncheon for my team (17 guests) and without hesitation he was able to accommodate us and place us on the books. Well my niece was trying to find a nice restaurant to celebrate her bday but the place she had in mind was super booked. We gave her a few options and then I remembered The Big Easy (she loves New Orleans). I called to make reservations (party of 9) the same day and once again Steve and his staff came through! Our table was set up and our server was super friendly and attentive. My family really enjoyed themselves and stated the food was delicious. Bc it was her bday she received beignets and she was really excited to try them. Matter of fact she was hesitant to share (lol)! The decor is beautiful and modern. My next visit I want to check out the dining area upstairs and get a feel of the atmosphere. Both times dining the food was good and the service was amazing! read more

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I was in Raleigh for a work conference, and on a weeknight after 8:30pm there didn't seem to be too many options other later in the evening. Some colleagues and I looked up Big Easy which is a Bar with a Southern style kitchen. We jointly share the fried alligator bites which was my first time eating alligator. I hate to say it but it does taste like chicken. I ordered a seafood platter which was a fried platter of goodness including catfish, shrimp and other items. It was pretty good but still pretty heavy (it was deep fried, I knew what I was getting into), so in addition to the included side of greens and coleslaw I got a side salad to try to make myself feel better. I also had a cocktail, an old fashioned, which was pretty solid, not too sweet. In addition to the main bar area which is setup for live music, they had an upstairs which was taken for a private event and we got sat in a big room with some additional tables. Pretty good, I'd go again if I'm in the area. read more

A little difficult for vegetarians but if you request the Asian salad without tuna.. it's very fresh and delicious! My fiancé loves Cajun food, so the etouffee and catfish are a favorite. French fries were pretty good. The corn bread was a bit hard. read more

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New comers to NC. Just moved here from MD. Celebrating my husband 55 bday. Bar hoping from another bar that sucked! But going here to "The Big Easy " was fun, inviting, karaoke, good food our waiter Asia she was the best... very attentive...i highly recommend it.... we was there with our oldest daughter... read more

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What could improve, Customer service and quality control! Another piss poor experience in downtown Raleigh and a place I would not recommend to everyone avoid. Here's why, the service was horrible. I don't know if the D team was on or what, but it was Bad! Lastly, I bit into an oyster and bit down on a piece of shell or some debris, which left me thinking I had broken a molar. When I told the bartender, she simply stated," At least you know it's fresh!" I'm like, what!? I'm obviously in discomfort and pain. And I am concerned that I have chipped, a molar or something. And you say that! So far it is one of the worst experiences. I have had dining in downtown Raleigh. read more

Lets start with the good!! Ambiance & service were a 4.5/5 , we had an attentive waitress who made sure to check in often and the food was delivered quickly. The ambiance and location is so nice!! I'd be back for that alone, to enjoy a drink at the bar or to grab a meal with a group. It looks like it would be a great brunch spot. If all you want is aesthetics and a nice drink special on Sundays then read no further this is a great spot for you...the food though..lets get into it. I give the food a 3 overall. I ordered the cream of crab soup and it was a 2/5, kind of sweet, subpar seasoning, no crab chunks but a few shells, and it came out lukewarm. The pimento cheese balls with ranch were good! I wouldn't order again to try something else but I give them a 4/5. I ordered the half shrimp half oyster po boy and it was a 3.5/5. The oyster and shrimp were fried well but the seafood fried was the star it didn't have anything unique or even a solid seasoning going. It was good but nothing spectacular and nothing more than I'd expect from a regular spot not a Cajun focused restaurant. Would have loved to see the flavors shine through more. Also most of the food was lukewarm. We arrived to a near empty spot close to opening and it never got busy so cold food is not it. Beignets were a 1/5. Would NOT order again. They were thin, dense, all unevenly shaped, almost cracker like and loaded with powdered sugar. By my assessment they were burnt. $5 mimosas and a nice interior will probably bring me back but if you're coming to be wowed by cajun cuisine maybe try some items I didn't. read more

The Big Easy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We stopped in Saturday evening of the BrewGaloo festival. The service was very attentive even with the restaurant packed. The catfish and the crab cakes are quite good. We will be back. read more

I'm always on the lookout for Louisiana cooking and was glad to have found it in Raleigh. It isn't the best representation thereof you're likely to have come across, but it still made for a very enjoyable lunch. Housed next to the City of Raleigh Museum, The Big Easy offers a comfortable atmosphere with low lighting and vintage photos on the walls. There is a large bar area but plenty of tables as well. The menu here is true to the establishment's concept, offering up everything from jambalayas and gumbos and etouffees to muffuletas and po boys and more. It all sounded good, but with some more walking around in our near future, my wife and I bypassed the heavier entrees in favor of two sandwiches (fried green tomato & pimento and a half shrimp, half oyster po boy) and an app (fried alligator bites). The Big Easy's food rates as good, not great. The po boy was generously stuffed with well-breaded seafood and featured a flavorful creole mayo. A side of slaw was nice and creamy, but it was outclassed by the other side, a wonderfully smoky red beans and rice. The tomato and pimento came on toast that held everything together well and offered a very satisfying crunch albeit at the expense of being a bit dry. The alligator bites, while not tough or unpleasant, were somewhat chewy (the dipping sauce was quite good though). Given the Downtown Raleigh location, The Big Easy's pricing wasn't as high as expected. The alligator bites ($12.95) weren't cheap, but they are also not something you can find easily elsewhere. The po boy was only $1 more while the tomato & pimento ran $10.95, both with sides included. We weren't waiting long for food to come out, and Monique was a friendly and knowledgeable server. They might not do the single best version of anything here, but if you're looking for a large selection of mostly satisfying Cajun/Creole fare in Raleigh, look no further. The promise of bananas foster bread pudding alone merits a return. read more

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