My sister was actually the first one to visit Darrow's, and after she told us about it, we knew we…read morehad to come try it for ourselves. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were at home with family. Uncle Darrow greets everyone like you belong there, he remembers you, makes you feel seen, and creates such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that you instantly relax. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor and clearly made with love. I highly, highly recommend this restaurant if you want great food and an experience that feels like community. We loved it so much, we're already planning to come back next month to celebrate my birthday there!

I ordered the soft shell crab po boy with red beans and rice on the side,…read more The po boy was the star. The soft shell crab was crispy, flavorful, and packed into fresh bread that held everything together without getting soggy. Messy in the best way and exactly what you hope for when you order one. The red beans and rice were comforting and well seasoned, a perfect side to go. The place has a laid back, welcoming feel, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The owner was super friendly and very hospitable. Definitely living up to the southern hospitality. Food came out hot and fresh. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving New Orleans style comfort food.

If you're anywhere near Newbury Park and even remotely serious about good food, do yourself a favor…read moreand check out West of Orleans. From the moment you walk in, that amazing smell hits you like no other! Marcus, the owner, treated us like you're a regular, even on our first visit. Marcus was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about the menu. And the food? Absolutely next level. Marcus gave us samples of the chicken gumbo and from the moment it touched my tongue, I was sold. I got a 32 ounce Gumbo and let me tell you, it was plenty. Everything was perfectly seasoned and packed full with some much pride and flavor. You could tell Marcus and his wife are passionate about their business and the product they're putting out. In addition to the chicken gumbo, I got the cornbread with the honey butter. Let me tell you something, I must've died and went to heaven. One of my friends' grandmothers made corn bread back in the day and this made me think of those times. The cornbread wasn't dry and the honey butter just amplified it to the next level. My friends got the brisket po'boys and they were blown away by the flavor. The sandwich was packed full of brisket and was seasoned to perfection. We will definitely be back for another round as this was the best meal we've had in a while. Thank you Marcus!

I wanted to try something different so I found this place when asking AI for a non-chain fried…read morechicken place. It's a bit of a detour off the 101 and is inside a a very unassuming plaza. I actually thought they were closed when I first got there but another customer went to the door and it opened. This place is setup to be for takeout.. I it's very small upfront, no frills, and that's ok by me. The menu was clear and had so many things that looked good the pictures sold me on the wings, unfortunately they didn't have them that day. Fried Chicken - 4 Star - I got two pieces. I am pretty sure they were deboned thighs. Seasoned and fried well with juicy meat and flavor in every bite. The fried batter texture is unique, very light and airy almost tempura-ish, but still crunchy, seasoned, and it highlighted the chicken rather then overpowering it. Shrimp Poboy - 4.5 Star - Absolutely nailed the shrimp on this one. Large, plump, seasoned and sauced exactly right letting that sweet shrimp meat really shine. The Cajun/Jerk Seasoning was great and the cabbage slaw took nothing away from it. The roll was thick so it held up very well, but it needed a bit more moisture to be perfect.

This is one of the best southern style eateries I've been to in a long time…read more When you walk in you're instantly transported to Bourban St. in New Orleans. The style, decor, music and ambiance was warm and inviting. The service was excellent, everyone was nice, friendly and worked well as a unit. Let's get to the food... I'll start by saying yes, yes and yes. From the appetizers to the desert.. spot on! To start we had cocktails. My wife had the Bayou Berry Smash, and I went with the Pecan Hips Old Fashion. The bartender did his thing on those cocktails. For the appetizer we chose Craw Fish Pies. The crust was buttery and flaky. There was just enough filling to get some in every bite. For the main courses, she chose the Sautéed Quater Catfish. She substituted the sauteed catfish for fried. The fish is served over a satuee of shrimp, crab, creole rice and ratatouille. It was exceptional! It was a big portion, but she ate every bit of it. Literally, no notes. I ordered the Crawfish St. Charles. A whole perfectly fried catfish filet on a bed of etouffée. The plating was beautiful and creative. There was a crawfish peeking through the curled end of the filet, which was fried to perfection. It was succulent, hot, crunchy, and juicy. That d!%# crawfish etouffée had me looking for a granny to walk out of the kitchen. It was sooo good, the perfect amount of spice and herbs, balanced with the gravy and crawfish and was perfect. We also ordered a side of red beans and rice. I had to try it, and it didn't disappoint. Once again they knocked it out of the park. The spice level, the texture of the beans and that smokey sausage hit the mark. To finish ourselves off we had the Croissant Beignets. All I can say is little pillows of heaven! We will most definitely pay them another visit. Pro Tip.. make sure you order the sausage with your red beans and Rice, the order doesn't come with it.

Overall enjoyable, friendly staff, with good food…read more Service was slow. Our entrees took an eternity to come out but it was done well. Drinks: - All the drinks were strong but the strongest was the hurricane (lots of rum). I found all the drinks to have a good amount of alcohol and tasty. The Berry Smash was probably my least favorite but not bad - very sweet though. Appetizers - Brussels Sprouts had a heavy balsamic flavor that was strong in flavor but enjoyable - frog legs - you get a good number of pieces and I don't get to eat this often so definitely worth a try - gumbo small - individual sized gumbo that has a little kick with a mix of seafood options Entrees - Quarter Catfish (fried was recommended) - nice piece size that was fried well and tasty, there was lump crab with a butter sauce that was great (I actually liked this more than the catfish) - Crawfish Pasta - not bad but decent. not the most flavorful considering most things were. - shrimp jambalaya - you can substitute the rice for pasta - strong kick, a little dry as pasta and decent Desserts: - Bread pudding in bourbon sauce - comes out sizzling and made in house; wasn't my favorite I think the sauce was too much - Carrot cake - definitely the best dessert they have; reminds me of a carrot cake cinnabon - Cheesecake - the top layer has a very sharp cheddar taste; not your classic mild cheesecake - you must really like cheese to enjoy this Overall I thought the food items they really experimented with and enjoyed the creativity. I don't think everything sat well with my taste but the food was very enjoyable and not too pricey. Staff was very polite though service was slow with the entrees I enjoyed our waiter a lot. Not too many creole food places that I've found that I've enjoyed and had an overall good experience here. Food wasn't perfect, but I applaud them on the uniqueness of the food, friendly waiter, and local business. Would definitely come back again. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5

This cafe is one of those teleportation spots, where you feel like you've suddenly appeared in…read moreanother destination. Today, we indulged in southern charm. Beautiful weather in a covered outdoor seating area. Light breeze. The food was rich and delicious. My matcha was refreshing. Southern hospitality. Loved it! The 25 minute wait on a Sun afternoon was totally worth it. Makayla, our server, was EXCELLENT... patient and attentive. She brought out the package of matcha so I could decide if I wanted to order it or not. Totally unexpected and appreciated.

I had rated this New Orleans style "bistro" a "4" last time, but I'm raising them to a "5", due to…read moreone of the best po'boys I've ever eaten. And that includes 9 years of New Orleans living! I had the catfish po'boy, my husband had the gumbo, and we were both highly satisfied. My only complaint is the amount of dressing in their cole slaw, but when I complained he offered to swap it for a side salad. Side salad, indeed! It was huge. All in all, a nice night out, again.

The service was great with Jane. She was helpful and fully explained everything and had great…read moreanalogies. The food and drinks were great and definitely a restaurant will return to.

They pack your take out with all the essentials (bib, table cover, gloves, lemon and salt). Ate in…read morethe restaurant before too and never had any issues. Highly recommend if you want a solid Cajun place to dine in or dine at home. Location: next to Albertsons. Plenty of parking.

Great customer service ...nice lady on the phone and good food...Go check them out they have really…read moregood biscuits

Was in the area and thought I'd stop by. A Yelp find (discovered a couple weeks ago) that I just so…read morehappened to pull up to unintentionally a few days ago while grabbing a donut and coffee from a shop next door. Either case. The place was clean and the food looked freshly prepared. So today was the day I chose to pull up and the restaurant was a little more tidier than before making feel good about coming in. Immediately greeted upon entry and the host was attentive and proficient. New comer so I ordered the 4pc Krunch Box and was able to choose between leg thigh and wing pieces. So two thighs and two wings sufficed for me with the a Honey Biscuit and Red Beans and Rice. Dined in and was appreciative of having a bottle of my favorite hot sauce (Sriracha) that paired well with my Chicken. The Chicken was indeed Krispy with a tender bite. Somewhat oily but wasn't bad. The Honey Biscuit was a treat indeed. The Red Beans and Rice also making the cut without too many detractors for its consistency. Long story short. I will surely visit again for that quick bite when I have a craving. Gratitude and give thanks Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Staff for providing an environment to sit and enjoy a late lunch. See you soon.

Daddy fries always hit!! Soo good ! This place always hits. Shrimp boil with daddy sauce and…read morelinguine is life changing.

I have been looking for a local seafood boil place that rivals or even comes close to Kickin' Crab…read more I think it's safe to say that I've officially found that place. Not only was the sauce just as delicious, the quality and quantity of seafood seemed to surpass that of the Boil Daddy rival! I ordered the spiciest one which had a good kick, but I think it could have been spicier. Definitely not anything too hot to handle. What impressed me just as much as the food, was the service and care provided by Joe, the GM. He was extremely attentive and tended to our every need. You could tell he truly cared about the customer experience. He even provided us a complimentary cheesecake which was amazing! The bar looked amazing and they had plenty of booze available, though I didn't partake. I will definitely be back here in very chance I get as this is my type of place! Bravo Boil Daddy

The Gumbo is RIDICULOUS...whomever is cooking the Gumbo needs to be cloned...I haven't had Gumbo…read morethat good in a Long Time...& I ordered the small & it was packed with Seafood...the Reaux almost made me cry...OMG the FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN CORNBREAD w/ the Special Butter...GENIUS...this place is worth the Gumbo & Cornbread Bad: Service is slow, food is not Gratuity automatically added Still worth the trip

I ordered the catfish dinner, which comes with two sides. The fish was served in smaller pieces…read morerather than larger fillets, and while the portion was generous, the pieces themselves weren't very meaty. The coating lacked that fresh, crisp texture and came across a bit soft instead. The seasoning leaned fairly spicy, which may be expected for Cajun-style, but it wasn't what I was anticipating. The fries also missed the mark, coming out more greasy and limp than crisp. Overall, the portion size was solid, but the texture and execution made the meal underwhelming.

Food: -1lb shrimp - whole shabang - mild (add sausage,…read morepotatoes and corn if you're into that) -Side white rice -Cajun Shrimp basket - mild (1 to share and 1 for my 10 year old son) -Kids = chicken tender basket - plain (for picky eaters like my 10 year step son) Service: great! Attentive. Multiple kind employees checking on you during your meal. Skip the soda here: it's flat and doesn't taste right. (Management: Fix your fountain drink machine. The flavors and carbonation are off on Coke and Coke Zero). Wait time: come at opening or expect to wait 1-2 hours. You can put your name on the list and receive a text when it's ready. Recommend killing time at Del Amo mall or Tokyo central down the street. (Just give yourself time to go back before they give your table away) I wanna say this is one of the larger establishments compared to the others in OC. Lots of tables and booths, doesn't feel cramped and also clean. I was weary about the taste comparison with OC locations but glad to report it tastes the same. Thanks for opening one in Torrance.

Came here about 3 days ago with my sister. I know this place gets busy, but the wait was honestly…read morelonger than expected. Not sure if it was just bad luck or what, but I noticed people who arrived after us were getting seated before us, which was frustrating. If it wasn't for that, I would've easily given this place 5 stars. Once we got inside, everything changed. The service was amazing -- servers and bussers were constantly checking in, refilling drinks, and making sure we had everything we needed. Easily 10/10 service once you're seated. The food? Delicious. Seriously, no complaints there. Just a heads up: if you don't like garlic, this might not be your spot because they don't hold back. But overall, the flavors were on point and definitely worth it. They really don't have much competition in what they do. Just wish the front-of-house experience matched how great everything else was.

Had to come in for the Ragin Cajun's last call! One last boudin, one last round of oysters, one…read morelast po'boy and one last time to savor the bayou bisque (oh deer God I'm going to miss the bisques!). Grabbed some beignets to go, but kicking myself for not getting the peach cobbler one last time. But will miss the southern hospitality, generosity the owners Lisa & Steve have given to the community. Not just in sponsorships but in their parking lot parties which always showcased great local bands and putting on one hell of a free show for the customers! Their food was always the best this side of the Mississippi and their hospitality the same! Can't wait to see their rebranding and have the same comfort flavors of home!

A Bittersweet Farewell to a South Bay Icon! I've been coming here (well first in Hermosa then…read moretheir food truck now here) for their entire 31+ years! I couldn't let Ragin' Cajun Cafe close its current chapter without one last visit for that authentic Louisiana soul food. This place has been such a staple in Redondo Beach and South Bay and while I'm sad to see the "Cafe" era end, I'm also excited for what's next - it's sure to be a hit! What I had to say goodbye one last time!? * Seafood Bisque: This was incredibly rich and velvety, as always. You can tell they don't ever skimp on the seafood--it was packed with flavor and the perfect way to start the meal. * Hush Puppies: Golden, crispy, and exactly what a hush puppy should be. They have that slightly sweet cornmeal interior that pairs so well with their savory dishes. Always worth adding! * Combo Jambalaya Plate: A massive portion and pure comfort. The spices were spot on--bold but not overwhelming--and every bite was loaded with meat and perfectly cooked rice. My goto comfort... The Next Chapter: For anyone worried about losing these flavors: don't panic! While Ragin' Cajun is closing, the owner and chef are reopening very soon in the same spot as Redondo Beach Grill. It's the same team and the same talent, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they evolve the menu while keeping that local heart alive. Their email to followers says they will keep a few menu items as well (doesn't say which ones!?) Thank you to the entire crew for years of amazing meals and hospitality. These flavors WILL be missed!! See you at the new, well, same spot (new name and decor!?)