I was excited to try it based on the reviews, but I guess I came on a bad day. I ordered the crab…read moreclaws ($35) and the bayou classic ($23). The crab claws were flavorful, but cold. There was a significant fly problem. The bayou classic had potential, but the rice was hard and underdone and also cold. I replaced the bayou classic with salmon pasta. They also were out of almost everything I wanted to try ... oysters, collard greens soup, and banana pudding. I really wish I had more positive to say, but that is my honest opinion. The tea is really good and they did remove the price of the Bayou Classic, but overall I'm disappointed in my experience.

This place has a good atmosphere and solid music, and the crowd was fun. The waitstaff was…read morefriendly, which always matters. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, and overall I enjoyed the experience. My cousin actually brought me here when I first came back to town. The tea was especially good. That said, I wasn't blown away on this visit. It may have been an off night, and I'm willing to give it another shot. I'll be back and will update the review after a return visit.

Man, do I want to give this place a higher rating, but there were a few things that just cannot…read morejustify a higher rating. Let's get into it. We arrived here on a Sunday, not by choice, but because of lack of options in this area on a Sunday. We wanted a sit down meal and not just a grab and go type of situation. Not many choices are available in the area on a Sunday. When we walked in we were greeted warmly and guided to our table. Once we sat down we were looking over the menu and our server approached. We placed our drink order and were kind of given a 'heads up' about how service might be that day. Which isn't always that great of thing to hear when you basically exhausted all other possibilities in the area. When our drinks arrived, almost ten minutes later, we finally started to place our orders. I went with an appetizer and entree. Let me tell you something, I'm ok with fusion food, but Cajun and Irish was not one I was expecting to stumble upon. I like taking in new experiences so I will give anything a chance at least once. When you look over the menu, you can see how they fused the cuisines and some sound interesting, while others give you the apprehension that you should follow and not order. During the ordering process, my picks were readily available, but my friends weren't so lucky when they made selections. One friend just kept going down the list until one was available. However, one of my other friends ordered something only for the server to return and tell her that that option was not available at that time because they didn't have the items to make it. Then the food started to come out, very intermittently. Remember how I told you I ordered an appetizer and entree? Well, my entree arrived well before my appetizer. Since my entree came first I went with Cod Fish & Chips. This comes with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The highlight of this place were the hushpuppies. They were amazing, flavorful and of a decent size. The fries were dead cold. The cod was decent, lukewarm at best, and the coating was a bit much. It wasn't a fluffy, crunchy batter, it was like it was densely packed in cornmeal. The coleslaw, yikes. I've had vinegar forward slaw, but this one was a bit overpowering. And remember they are a fusion restaurant, the Cajun portion of this was the punch in the face that when paired with that vinegar forward slaw, is not a good mix. The appetizer, Boxty, was definitely the highlight of the whole meal for me. This right here was redeemable and maybe that is why it showed up after my entree. It made me forget about the entree. Two perfectly, huge, traditional potato pancakes. It is served with a Cajun remoulade. If I would have tried this first, I would have seen how the fusion worked. Because this truly worked. The remoulade mixed well with the potato pancake. That plate, was absolutely empty when my plates were picked up. What overshadowed all this was the service. Honestly, it really wasn't their fault, or at least totally their fault. It was the employees. Some kitchen staff, we were told, did not show up. Couple that with no prep work being done the night before or earlier in that day made for slow food preparation. On top of the kitchen staff not showing up, some servers did not show up as well. Our server, who was amazing and charming, was stretched thin. She was humble and took everything in stride. She even thought, in her mind, that most of this was her fault. Honey, you did nothing wrong, you are doing your job and showed up. Your suggestions to us were spot on, and you need to remember you didn't prepare the food. This place is redeemable, but only after they get the staffing straight and hire the right people. If I am ever back in the area, I will give it another try. Especially since the place is beautiful and kind of reminiscent of New Orleans. That two-floored restaurant with outdoor seating on both levels and the outdoor fans really give off the Big Easy.

This place was absolutely horrible! I will never go back. I love Irish pubs, so I was interested…read morein the cajun twist. Boy, was I disappointed!!! There are so many things I could say about this horrible experience that lasted way longer than it should have! Let's start with our drinks. I ordered a long island and my husband a beer that was listed on their beer list. Over 10 minutes later, I received my drink (that was yellow and looked like someone's margerita), and they said they did not have Blue Moon!! So he ordered a different beer on the same list. That, too, was not available......we found out 5 minutes later. He finally ordered a beer that was recommended to be close to a blue moon. My long island was terribly sweet! It was horrible! My entire table received their food while I sat there with a cornbread side, my horrible drink and my remoulade on the side. I ordered a grilled chicken with swiss cheese and the sauce on the side. I NEVER received my food! My server finally came to me to tell me she gave it to another table! So the other table not only received my special order but also their original fried chicken sandwich, origional order, leaving me with a cornbread side and a side of remoulade sauce. The gumbo that someone ordered at my table was horrible! It was a seafood gumbo that had beef in it. The cornbread side was good but only had 4 muffins, and I asked for it to be an appetizer for the table. I should have been told there were only 2 and would have ordered more for the table to each eat one. I should have been given the wrong order while they corrected my order. Instead when I asked to pay our bill, she apologized and continued arguing with me when I said she should not have left me with nothing and should have given me the order that was available even if it was wrong. Yes, I said I wanted grilled and not the fried chicken, but I should have been offered the correct item I ordered in addition to the incorrect one. Hospitality service is obviously something they need to work on! I am pretty sure it was the manager who asked the server what was going on but never came to our table to say anything to us. She just watched us walk out. I wish I had pictures to share......by the time this happened, everyone had already started eating, and I did not want to show partially eaten food.

The food was great! The staff were friendly and Uncle Mick was super welcoming and friendly. The…read morefeel of the restaurant was welcoming and decor fit the vibe. It was a bit off our route, but so glad we stopped by and we will definitely be going back.

I've been here twice, both times provided solid results. The interior feels like a place you'd find…read morein the French Quarter. Their cafeteria setup brings a homey and inviting feel. The food is all you really care about, and all you need to know is they will give you free samples of everything out there! This makes for friendly service, while I didn't know what to do with the mini cup when I was done. I get the sampler platter every time, and the shrimp ala creme is the best so far.

Great service and good food. I look forward to future visits, and tasty dishes served there.read more

This review is primarily about the staff at this delightful restaurant. I had popped in for lunch,…read moreorder the Shrimp Cobb salad. The full size is huge, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, all the Cobb add ons with delicious grilled shrimp. As I was enjoying my mid day feast, I reached for the straw in my ample sized iced tea and proceeded to tip the glass into my waiting lap. The entire staff jumped to my aid, moving me immediately to a different table and insisting on cleaning up the entire mess. They couldn't have been nicer or kinder about the entire event. Cudos to you for excellent service in the face of difficulties. I can assure you this was no small dribble, it was the entire 16 oz glass. I enjoyed my meal and I'll be back, but next time, I promise not to spill.

Overall, the food was above average (hushpuppies and small shrimp on poboy were not impressive)…read more The main problem was they messed every order up resulting on upcharges on everything. We ordered Catfish Platter (brought Catfish and Shrimp) with Gumbo (they also brought onion rings no one ordered in the basket). Upcharges on that were 15$ including tax and tip. Ordered Red Snapper (brought Snapper and Shrimp). Upcharges on that were somewhere around 6$. They made no offer to correct it other than to "give a free Calamari next time we came". Why would I want to go back and worry they would do the same thing all over again?

The entrance very clean and clear the food fresh and hot I enjoyed the service and the waitress was…read morenice understanding and patient overall great establishment.

This place is a must!…read more We stopped on our way through Montgomery. We ordered pork chops and chicken. Both were cooked well and delicious. We also had stuffing, greens, yams, black eyed peas, and mac & cheese. Note that the cornbread muffin that came with one of the meals was dry, and the greens were on the salty side. That said, we enjoyed our stop. The staff were gracious even though they were fairly busy, and they checked on us while eating. We'd definitely stop again.

I visited J.W. Beverette's Soul Food in Montgomery, Alabama [1172 S Decatur] on Saturday, 06/06/26…read morearound 12:00 PM. For lunch, I ordered the Oxtails plate (served with white rice + cornbread) with a choice of three sides. I opted for the Baked Mac & Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, and Luscious Collard Greens. The taste of the food was fantastic. The savory oxtails smothered in gravy were tender. All of the sides were flavorful and met expectations. For everything, it was priced at $29.99, which was quite reasonable considering the portion size. The inside of the restaurant was cozy with a family-friendly diner feel. The music playing was very entertaining. Each table had a great variety of condiments available, including hot sauces, ketchup, mustard, etc. Overall, J.W. Beverette's Soul Food was a solid choice for experiencing comforting, delicious soul food. If I weren't visiting from California and resided in Alabama, I'd totally be a regular customer at this restaurant. I will be sure to visit here should I travel to Alabama again.

What can be said about the Capital Oyster Bar? The little hole in the wall that's off the beaten…read morepath? The food that should be in any 5-star restaurant? The staff that is attentive but not overbearing? This is your place then! This place doesn't try to be something that it's not. The menu is well put together the prices are reasonable and the quality is outstanding. If you're in the area this really is a must-stop place.

My only two criticisms are that when I initially sat outside (at a clean table like the sign says)…read moreno one came to greet me for 8-10 minutes. As a party of 1, I moved inside to the bar and was immediately taken care of! Also, the grilled fish seems like it is steamed, then maybe put in a grill for the lines. Seemed very poached, not 100% grilled. It was however tasty and well seasoned. The bartender that took care of me finally was amazing. Next time will just sit at the bar from the beginning & I'm sure will be a 5-star experience

In town for an OTS Graduation at Maxwell Air Force Base and stayed at the Renaissance at Montgomery…read moreHotel & Spa and was pleasantly pleased to see an Oyster Bar attached to the hotel. Needless to say with our recent run on Oyster Bars knew we had to stop in Fresh off the road we worked up an appetite and got right to it. We ordered some Patron doubles, which honestly were crazy over priced at $18 a shot, some chargrilled oysters, fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, gumbo, and bienville oysters just so we could have a sampler of multiple items To get right to the point, the chargrilled oysters which were freshly shucked or smothered with butter and cheese and absolute money! The Bienville were covered with shrimp had a healthy amount of crab meat and a creamy Parmesan sauce that were good but something about char-grilled Flavor that made these take a back seat The fried green tomatoes were very crisp on the outside and delicious texture on the inside but the signature crawfish sauce I can't put my finger on it but it was absolutely amazing The crab cakes were no lie 99% crab with next to no filler which is rare nowadays and the remoulade sauce was totally made in house And then finally the gumbo which was highly recommended due to all the achievements it's one, had the right balance of heat spice shrimp, crawfish, crab meat and, okra is a must try! The po-boy fish sandwich was a healthy sized fillet and you could tell was fried to perfection All in all I feel this was a great experience just touching down in Alabama, the only thing that made us laugh was we tried all this hot food when it was 102° outside. Shout out to Josh for that good old southern hospitality as he took care of us like we were family!

One word: YUMMY!!…read more Had the oysters sampler, hush puppy's and the crab claw 50/50 basket. Everything was so tasty and perfectly seasoned!! The service was nice, we had jasmine and she was on top of things. The restaurant stayed busy but the turnover was quick. It was a very chill vibe inside the restaurant.

If you're a seafood lover, this is the place to visit. From the moment we walked in, the staff was…read morewarm and welcoming. The food? Excellent. Every dish arrived piping hot. The seafood was definitely fresh! The food portions were filling and the price wasn't bad at all. Our waiter, Reza, went above and beyond to make sure our first time visiting here was a great experience. He heard me say that we were celebrating a birthday and he even brought a slice of cheesecake for us to enjoy! We will definitely visit again.

Inside dirty food is sloppy service is terrible never again though the food would be good web…read moresite said they had fish for my wife no fish just fried nothing grilled. Joe's Crab Shack in Florida was a 100 % better

Dropped in last week with high hopes. It's just that you need to know what you're getting into. No…read moreair conditioning. More than half of the menu is blocked out with duct tape. The offerings were slim. My daughter turned to me and said "Don't order the greens. There are flies all over them." The staff was not hostile but not particularly friendly. We didn't stay to eat. Maybe a bad day. I don't know.

Such a great out of the way spot. The fried chicken was crazy good as were the sides: black eyed…read morepeas and Mac n cheese! All the service staff were super friendly and asked us twice while eating if all was ok, which it was. The place was definitely old but the food and service overshadowed it. Would definitely eat there again!