This would be my go-to 'I miss the beach' shrimp basket fix. They do gulf coast cajun really well, with the vibe to boot. This is the Forest Park location, which looks like a run down, weathered house in a very New Orleans charming way. Service is good. Fast-casual, you order at the counter. They've got beer, cocktails, iced tea, etc. I love the vibe here. Would be great to sit outside on an autumn evening. The sauces (tartar, cocktail, remoulade) are all very tasty. read more

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We really enjoyed our lunch at The Rougaroux on Saturday. We had a blackened shrimp poboy and a fried shrimp poboy. Both were very good. Place was crowded. Food was delivered to our table fast. All is well. read more

The Rougaroux - Fried shrimp poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Huge po boy's. Didn't care for the gumbo with shrimp, it tasted a little fishy. No complaints on everything else. Nice job.

Worst gumbo and shrimp I have ever eaten . Walking in should have told me to not enter but I didn't want to judge the food bye the decor .

Rougaroux is amazing! I had a shrimp po boy here, and it was just about the best po boy I ever had. The bread literally melts in your mouth. It is the gold standard for me for po boys from now on. The atmosphere and decor is very interesting to say the least. They have both indoor and outdoor patio seating which is heated so no worries if you are out there in the winter! read more

The Rougaroux - Shrimp Po Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Delicious shrimp and oyster poboy cooked to order! Fast service and a surprise find in Birmingham.

The food was just alright. I used to live a few blocks away when I lived in Birmingham and it's always been good, just not great. The gumbo was ok... I've had better. The sandwich was just ok as well. I was really looking forward to the lemongrass and chilis but all I could taste was an over abundance of garlic. The frozen cocktails were the highlight of the meal. They were really tasty; we tried the rum punch and the vodka/lemonade/St.German one as well. Actually, the true highlight was the service we received. Everyone was so sweet yet professional. Really wonderful service. read more

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Went here for the first time with my friend and we absolutely loved it. The service is great. The ambience was definitely New Orleans vibes and the food was amazing. I tried bread pudding for the first time and it was hot and delicious. I'm a texture person so I believe my complaints is only personal overall it was amazing though and my friend loved it too. I think for me it would be better with like ice cream the Poboy was magnificent. I added hot sauce and some mayo to mine just because I love sauce but overall I think it's a 10 out of 10. read more

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Another amazing experience was had but this time with a group of seven. Even though we placed separate orders ALL the food came to our table at the same time. They made sure to check on us periodically but everything was prepared to perfection. The group decided to sit outside and pulled some of the smaller tables together. Even though indoor seating was an option. Their po' boys are always a favorite of mine. Be sure to check their socials for ongoing specials. read more

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It looked like it would have been a very cool place with a great Cajun menu as well as an attractive lunch special. However, I'll never know how good it was because nobody acknowledged me when I arrived. I stood there for a few minutes and members of the staff were chatting with each other and paying no mind to my existence. I then figured I would just sit myself down and waited for a little while at the table and no one came over to me, so I just up and left. I'm giving them two stars instead of one because this place looks like it could be wonderful, if only they paid attention to their customers. read more

It's been a few years since I visited the Rougaroux. I decided to come for lunch on a Friday afternoon , around 130ish. I was able to easily park in the rear lot. When i entered, it wasn't crowded; just a few people spread throughout. I ordered their lunch special which comes with a drink. I believe it was $15/ plus tax. The beef debris po boy was tasty but it wasn't hot enough. The seafood gumbo WAS hot & hearty. I enjoyed my food overall. Most importantly, service was outstanding. Mackenzie was extremely friendly and beyond helpful! The atmosphere here is like none other- this is one of the cooler spots in town with great food, service and ambiance! read more

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Walked in Tuesday evening. Waitress /bartender was talking to 2 ladies ignoring us. We picked up menus and started looking at the menu Still standing by the bar area. She walked passed us handed someone a pen walked passed us again and didn't say anything to us. We left read more

The food was spot on! We will definitely be back next time we are in Birmingham. It felt like we were in Houma and it's a legit Cajun joint. read more

The Rougaroux - Po Boy's and yardbird gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The food is good with a variety of Cajun food. It is a little greasy. If you were to get the grilled cheese it's a little greasy I would recommend the hush puppies if you were to get stuff in the red beans and rice are very good overall good ambience great service and pretty decent food. read more

Great Cajun food despite the fact that we thought we had pulled up to a haunted house. Workers were friendly and the decor was kitschy and fun. Gumbo and blackened catfish poboy were on point. The bread was delicious. Large selection of hot sauces. My only big suggestion is that I would have liked a blackened fish basket entree option. read more

The Rougaroux - Exterior - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Their po'boys are fresh and cravable! The service was fast and the cashier was so helpful. We loved the quirky yet comfy seating area (inside & out). My husband and I cannot wait to go back! read more

Great food, friendly service, cool beverages. Jambalaya special on Thursdays, Gumbo was also great, top your meal with some bread pudding

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I love this place. Inside or outside seating depending on time of year. Good food and just a cool place. Recently visited Bham and had dinner with my son. Cool memories. read more

The service here is always great! The food comes out quickly and staff is always polite. I love the laid back atmosphere, and the funky posters and signs decorating the walls. The patio here is the perfect chill place to meet up with friends and have a nice meal together. Their shrimp po boy is about as good as it gets for a seafood dish not served on the coast. The batter on the shrimp is perfection, and the sandwich is dressed perfectly. Only downside is the fries are not well seasoned and are only good if you spend the extra quarters for more sauce. read more

The Rougaroux - Shrimp po boy and fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The Rougaroux is just all around delicious. I ordered the burger of the day to-go and it didn't disappoint. It had a well seasoned patty topped with cheese, bacon, and fried jalapeños. Sooo tasty! The fries were also hot and crispy, a win all around. read more

The Rougaroux - Burger of the day - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Service was great. I love the decor of the place., the New Orleans vibe is stellar. The prices have gone up slightly but memory of the food validated the worth. I got the blackened catfish and gumbo and both were still as good as before. You can have chicken, shrimp or both in your gumbo. I chose shrimp. One note is it's a cashless, so you have to use your card. read more

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Great food. Good drinks. Great vibe. Went on a random Wednesday night and they were pretty dead, but looks like a lot of to go orders. Fun unique deco and vibe to check out. read more

We are at the one in Mountain Brook village a few weeks ago - not a huge lover of Cajun food , so I ordered a salad - honestly I like a wedge salad, but I rarely eat salad because I don't like it that much. I wish I did - but I eat like a child . The salad was the best salad. I believe I've had in 10 years honestly I don't know what they did to make it so good , but it had croutons and it had homemade buttermilk dressing on it. It was just it was the cheese on it. I don't know what kind of cheese they use in this place, but it is heavenly! . I love the atmosphere of this place - it's in the old sneaky Pete location & is like a little "hole in the wall "got a lot of really cool things on the wall , decor is rustic .the services were amazing & im pretty sure one was an owner (?) bc he cared that we were happy ! (i'm not sure if any of you noticed the decline in service industry lately but it's pretty bad - most people act like they're doing you a favor to serve you) I know he had some red beans and rice on the side ( I tried I just wanted to add that their salad is to die for. My bf had muffuletta & said it was great ! read more

Overall great restaurant. We go regularly. We love both locations for different reasons.

We had a fantastic meal at The Rougaroux! The New Orleans-themed atmosphere made us feel like we'd stepped right into the heart of the French Quarter. I had the catfish with greens--both were flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. My husband ordered a po' boy that he swears was the best he's ever had--crispy, loaded, and seasoned just right. Friendly service and great vibes all around. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I love local owned restaurants more so than those other chain restaurants and this one was so great and unique and pure. The food was super authentic and delicious and the server that I placed my order with was super kind and helpful. It's a cool place to hang out with friends or customers or even solo. It's a best place. read more

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Stopped in here on my way south to Florida and it really hit the spot. I got the shrimp po-boy and it was perfect. The bread was soft, the shrimp weren't overcooked and I couldn't get enough of the sauce. My food came out quick and the interior of this place is really cool. Since this was my first time, I asked the guy at the front what I should get and he said that the shrimp po-boy was probably the best sandwich on the menu to serve as an introduction to the awesomeness that is Rougaroux. I'll definitely be stopping back here when I'm passing through again! read more

The Rougaroux - Outside - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great good at a funky little spot!! This place is a hidden gem amongst Birmingham with good Cajun food and friendly people to boot!! They have a good selection of po'boys and some assorted Cajun sides. Give them a shot! read more

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Delish and good music atmosphere. Chilled vibe. Definitely a regular spot to relax and eat. read more

The Rougaroux - Blackened catfish and shrimp, okra gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The closest you can get to N'awlins without leaving Forrest Park. Get the white chocolate bread pudding. You can thank me later.

The service was phenomenal. All staff was friendly and made suggestions regarding the menu. Nice chill atmosphere The food was delicious. We shared a couple of shrimp baskets and the viet po boy. The Bathrooms were clean! read more

The Rougaroux - Shrimp basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food was great!!!! I like the shrimp more than the oysters. i didn't have enough lemon to eat with it but the two oysters i had was tender ! Fries fantastic and!!!! THEY MAKE THEIR OWN Tartar SAUCE!! Got to order a lot of sauce ! The star of the meal is the red beans and rice OMG take me back to New Orleans!!! Service was great and the ambiance is low key read more

The Rougaroux - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a very laid-back place and the food and service are amazing!!! Their poboys are better than ones I've had in NOLA!!!

Kind staff and fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Gumbo was smoky, delicious and flavorful. The andouille sausage was flavorful as well. The seafood étouffée was good but could have been more flavorful. The Vietnamese poboy could have benefitted from some added sauce or acidity. read more

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The Rougaroux is the spot for Cajun food in Bham! We shared a few things, but the Smoked Chicken and Bacon specialty poboy was absolutely delish! The spice of the sauce and the jalapeños, mixed with the creamy pimento cheese, was a great combination. Endless flavor! We originally came for one of the weekend specials that ended up sold out, but we weren't disappointed because this was a fabulous backup. read more

A hidden gem! I was so happy to finally be able to cross this off of my list. All I got this time was the Oyster Rockefeller Poboy and a Hurrmosa drink which were both SO good. The fried oysters were seasoned perfectly and all of the ingredients came together great. The Hurrmosa was a partially frozen drink which was strong! I definitely felt it. The restaurant is small inside, with most of the seating outside. It's decorated to the max in New Orleans decor which I liked. I'll definitely be back to bring more people and enjoy something else. Can't wait to try their Homewood location which is closer to me! read more

The Rougaroux - Oyster Poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Many times restaurants will advertise Cajun food, but it doesn't meet true NOLA standards. The Rougaroux rises to the occasion! The fried shrimp was lightly battered and fresh. The seafood gumbo with andouille sausage and shrimp was tasty, but not too spicy. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The eclectic and quirky decorations make you feel like you're in South Louisiana. Way to geaux Rougaroux! read more

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The restaurant was very interesting. I love the food. The service was amazing. We will be back in the summer

Best Cajun food in Birmingham! The only authentic tasting I've been able to find. The gumbo is absolutely amazing and I could eat it twice a week! A must try for all things Cajun food. read more

I love this spot. Now please understand, all you, wanna be foodies, I love this place for what it is. It is a counter service Cajun restaurant they bring you the food to the table in a basket. The interior is an eclectic, cool old house with voodoo vibe. The people are friendly, efficient and accommodating. The food is fantastic. I had the gumbo with yes potato salad in it. A poor boy. And in my opinion, everything was just right. So go enjoy this neighborhood spot for exactly what it is a super cool place to get some really good food and Chill in an unpretentious environment. And there's nothing left for you to do but go get you some! read more