The star of the show is, without a doubt, the catfish. It's always fried to a perfect golden…read morecrisp--thinly battered so it isn't heavy, but seasoned well enough that you don't even need tartar sauce. The fish is incredibly fresh and flaky every single time. What really sets Mike's apart from other seafood joints, though, is the salad bar. It is hands-down the freshest and most extensive one in the area. They have everything from crisp greens to delicious homemade pasta salads, broccoli salad, and real bacon bits. It's the perfect way to lighten up a heavy fried meal. The portions are massive, the staff treats you like an old friend, and the sweet tea is always cold. Whether you're a local or just passing through on I-55, do yourself a favor and stop in!

Little cafe that's been in business for a long time. Seat yourself…read more Service is superb. Nice salad bar, not a fan of the shredded lettuce but that's just a preference for me, plenty of options for toppings. Fried pickles were thin and crispy and really good and a huge portion. The catfish was ok.

Another 5 stars review for Portside…read more A+ food, service, and atmosphere. Owner is great and obviously knows what he's doing. Fish today was unbeatable.

Just passing thru and found this on yelp. Decided t give it try. We both got the catfish plate and…read moreit was worth 5 stars ! Fresh and hot! Would stop again if ever in the area.

A nice family oriented seafood restaurant. You are treated with a friendly smile by the hostess and…read moreleft in great hands with your server. You recieve prompt, courteous service from the get-go. Now it wasn't very busy or crowded at the time so, I couldn't tell you what kind of service you would get when the place is packed. It was myself, my wife and our daughter stopping in for lunch. We all started with the endless salad bar. Our daughter had the crawfish etouffee (and most Louisianans are very peculiar about their etouffee's) this had great flavor and tastes great. My wife had the grilled catfish which came with a baked potato that she said was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I had the catfish Daniel which is fried catfish topped with crawfish etouffee. This was awesome. Needless to say, we left no room for dessert and you definitely get your money's worth.

Not good at all. Tomato based gumbo? Nuff said I won't be back that's a guarantee byeread more

I had the potato with pulled pork and Mac and cheese . It…read morewas terrific! It was a 10! First time loved it ! The music was loud and they would not turn it down!

definitely worth visiting if you're looking for flavorful, filling comfort food. We tried three…read moredifferent potatoes, and each one was delicious in its own way. The seafood potato, which we paired with fried fish on the side, was incredible. The cheese sauce was creamy, and the crawfish sauce had plenty of crawfish and shrimp--every bite had something in it. It was well seasoned and very flavorful. The wrecked potato was loaded down with roast beef, a good amount of gravy, and at least 12 shrimp on top. The meat was tender, the gravy was rich, and everything was seasoned perfectly. The jazzy potato came with onions, bell peppers, queso sauce, and a drizzle of sweet chili. It had just the right amount of balance between savory and sweet. The shrimp on this one were also cooked and seasoned really well. The portions at Stuffed are huge--you will probably need to take some home. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating, a nice family-friendly atmosphere, and a host to greet you at the door. There's also a separate area for takeout orders, which made picking up our food very easy. The staff were polite, friendly, and made sure everything came out hot and fresh. Overall, Stuffed offers big portions, bold flavors, and great service. It's a perfect spot for families or groups, and the food definitely lives up to the name.

I have now been to this place twice both times I cannot believe how good the food is for being a…read morefast food restaurant. They have taken the best of everything That Louisiana has to offer in food and put it into a fast food restaurant. But not just a normal fast food restaurant. It is the same type of food that you might find in Commanders Palace in New Orleans, Emerald Lagasse's restaurant , and John Folse's Bittersweet. The crawfish étouffée is phenomenal. The red beans, and rice reminds me of the recipe from "The New Orleans cookbook". Best cookbook ever written. The seafood gumbo and chicken and sausage gumbo are fantastic. The Po-Boys are served on Leidenheimer bread the best Poboy bread ever. I believe this place will be the Raising Canes of Seafood!!!

I've visited Off the Hook multiple times and it's consistently good. On my most recent visit, I…read moretried the catfish and shrimp box, which comes with fries and hush puppies, and I added the étouffée on the side. It was pretty good, but I've enjoyed some of their other items more. I've had the Bon Temps burger, and I also tried the onion rings and swamp fries on the side. The chicken wrap is another favorite of mine, and for dessert, I really like the T-Boy Toast. Service is always good and it's a reliable spot when you want a quick, filling meal.

Excellent waitress! Excellent food, great atmosphere. I think our waitress was Stephanie? Has…read moretats on left arm of a vine/flowers. Sorry, for not remembering her name. We, a family of 5 traveling from Kentucky to Galveston decided to stop overnight in Hammond. As soon as we arrived, our waitress immediately recognized the pent up energy of a 3 year old cooped up in a car seat for the last 8 hours. She immediately took his his order and had his dinner on the table quickly, occupying his busy hands. She recommended the spinach dip as appetizer with a fried pasta . It was gone in minutes! Great. She then recommended the special, pork loin, that my son devoured! Wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes. I had trout with almandine sauce. First time eating trout but after eating this, I realized I have missed out! It was outstanding. I recommend everyone coming down I55 should stop and visit Hammond, a very nice small town with all the southern charm you can imagine and a great eating establishment. !

Staying in Hammond in mid-September, a coworker mentioned this spot so we both trekked down south…read moreto check it out. We got here around 8ish in the evening and it was raining so not many people here. So we propped up at the bar and ordered. I was in a martini mood so Gin martinis were my calling; they made them the way I like: slightly dirty w/ extra olives. I can't remember how many of those I ordered but they went down smooth. I didn't want to order anything heavy so I decided on the Brussels Sprouts and a cup of the Chicken/Andouille Gumbo. The Brussels were crispy and had a nice soy glaze to cap it off. They garnished it with some peeled scallions which gives a nice finish. I'm a sucker for Brussels Sprouts; if they're on the menu, I'm very likely gonna order them. The gumbo was pretty good, had a tomato richness to it. I forgot what my friend ordered; probably cause I had too many martinis. It's about a 10-15 minute drive from Hammond but it's worth it. Check it out when you're in the area!

Babyyyyy let me tell y'all... I would have gone out HAPPY Saturday night after eating here and that…read moreis NOT an exaggeration ‍ From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was so peaceful and welcoming. And can we talk about the music?! Christian music playing the whole time -- that's all we listen to, so my son was over there having his own little concert knowing every word lol. It just felt GOOD in there. Now listen... they were BUSY busy (Saturday night, so we expected that), and we were starvingggg, so we skipped the appetizers -- which honestly hurt my feelings a little because they sounded SO good And I HAVE to shout out the server/owner -- because baby, my dad is 80 years old and will talk to ANYBODY about ANYTHING. When I say they handled him like a pro... I mean patient, kind, laughing with him, never rushing him off -- just truly good people. If you know, you know Let's get into the food though I ordered the BBQ bacon cheeseburger (no onions) with fries... AND a fresh squeezed lemonade that was absolutely BOMB ‍ Like refreshing, perfect, not too sweet -- I could've had about three of those, easy My dad got the surf & turf burger, my sister got a regular burger, my brother-in-law had the crawfish étouffée with fried catfish, and my son got chicken fingers. We did have a bit of a wait, but honestly it gave us time to sit, talk, and enjoy being together -- no complaints there BUT BABY... when that food hit the table... Not. One. Word. Except "OMG this is the best thing I've ever eaten!!!" That burger?!?! I'm not even kidding -- I would request that as my LAST MEAL. It was THICK, juicy, cooked perfectly. The bacon? Crispy perfection The sourdough bun? Soft, fluffy, just holding everything together like it was sent from Heaven The BBQ sauce wasn't overpowering -- just right. AND let me say this... I am the DIPPING SAUCE QUEEN I normally need ranch, ketchup, something on the side at all times... but this burger?! I didn't touch a single sauce. Not ONE. It stood on its own and didn't need a thing I did not stop eating until it was GONE. No to-go box. No shame. No regrets. I usually can't even finish a burger anywhere, but this one?? I couldn't put it down. And when I tell you EVERYONE cleaned their plates -- I mean EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. Even my son, who is VERY picky about his "chicken nuggets," was tearing those chicken fingers UP and talking about how good they were So will I be back? ABSOLUTELY. Will I recommend it? Already have ‍ Will I start a petition (or boycott ) if they ever take that burger off the menu? Don't test me. Also... sorry there are no pictures We turned into straight feral animals the second that food hit the table 10/10 -- run, don't walk.

Food was truly wonderful like all the other reviews state, but the wait times for service and food…read morewere not. We were brought flat cokes, then asked for tea instead, that was brought out warm with little ice that melted before it even cooled the tea. Service needs so much improvement, especially during lunch hours, can't even fault the gal working, she was by herself. The building could also use a good cleaning, it's super cute otherwise. So much potential here and I hope it improves.

Went and placed large order to go, I asked girl do I need to check this order? She said no I…read morechecked it and it was all there. I left and got home, left off my boiled shrimp. Called that night, they said yes its here . I asked for a credit, was told I could have a credit. I said I'll come in Sat morning. I got there they said it will be 20 minutes. I said I don't have 20 min to wait. Just keep the shrimp. I then asked for coke to go. I was charged 3.00+ for small coke. I gave a $5.00 bill she could give me change. I will not be going back. They kept my shrimp and my money and charged me for the coke. Poor customer service. Food is great though!!

Have eaten at Charlie's several times an if the Lord allows me , I'll ne dining there Wednesday for…read moremy birthday. Their servers are such helpers and do all they can to please the customers. The atmosphere is welcoming, and for them to go above and beyond to satisfy their customers should be commended. I Don know the young lady name that waited on my brother, but if she's allowed to read this she will know how much she is appreciated. The answer to the question that night was, Capers. Thanks again

Great seafood restaurant. Usually pretty quiet and the locals eat there all of the time. Not far…read morefrom SLU and the I 55 University exit. Service is great.

Had a surprise birthday party for my wife at Chookies Restaurant tonight. They set us up (party of…read more14) in a private room at no extra charge. Service was wonderful. Our waitress, Brandi, got each individual order exactly correct and very speedy. Food was plentiful and delicious.

This is where the locals shop for crawfish and other fresh and prepared seafood. They do a…read morefantastic job especially on the crawfish

Miller's is on point. Their boiled seafood and dishes are great. The one thing I tried last week,…read morefor the first time, was their Crab and shrimp gumbo. My 97 year old grandmother was in the hospital at North Oaks, and she requested Gumbo. Her daughter obliged and went to Miller's. She brought up a whole gallon and we had a great experience in that hospital room. I'm telling you, all the way around, we agreed it was amazing. Mawmaw made it home this week and we have another gallon in half quart servings frozen in the freezer, for when she wants more! Please try it and tell me what you think. Granny is happy and that's all that matters to me!