THE G.O.A.T. I went to Darrow's a month ago. I forgot to…read moregive it a review. I live New Orleans style cuisine. Thankfully I've had some great exciting with this type of fish in the last few weeks but DARROW'S is and has been the best. That's why I titled this review THE GOAT. The food and service was that good! I had the Catfish Po'Boy the greens and the Bean Balaya. The flavor was perfectly savory. Straight up mouth Mardi gras. Yes I said it. Party was in my mouth. I loved everything and even ate my friends leftovers with no shame. The ownership and the whole crew working there were upbeat and friendly. I loved this spot! I'll definitely be back. I'm all in on Darrows! Shiiid I'm family. Darrow Jeff

We celebrated my dad's 80th birthday at Darrow's, and I left with such a full heart…read more Of course, the food was delicious and everyone in our family enjoyed their meal, but it was the way Norwood, Linda, Joy, and the entire Darrow's staff treated my dad that made the day so special. There was such genuine warmth and kindness. They didn't make us feel like we were simply customers having a birthday dinner, they made us feel like family. As a daughter, there's something incredibly special about watching your dad turn 80 and seeing him happy, laughing, sharing stories about our family history, and surrounded by people who truly enjoyed celebrating him. By the end of the evening, it felt like Pops had gained a new Darrow's family, and that touched my heart. Thank you, Darrow's, for loving on my dad and helping our family celebrate 80 years of his life. You played an instrumental part in creating a memory that we will cherish for years to come. The food was wonderful, the service was exceptional, but the way you made my dad feel is what I'll remember most. Five stars PLUS! + We will absolutely be back.

Seems as if this restaurant doesn't need my help... nevertheless I'm going to say what needs to be…read moresaid because it deserves to be said. West of Orleans is the real deal; an institution that meets, excels, devastates all notions of what Cajun/Creole/BBQ cuisine can or should accomplish to stand out amongst the rest of the competition. And with how high they stand, all should recognize. With a menu as expansive as most, West of Orleans manages to offer their patrons all of the classics seen with most other restaurants of the same variety, but with so much more... But onto the food. It's true to its word. Fresh, delicate, light, harmonious in every sense of the word. Flavorful beyond flavor. The PoBoy was delicious, as the shrimp popped, the remoulade sauce incredible, tangy and sweet but not overpowering. The Jerk Chicken Mac-n-Cheese was the perfect pair between savory and succulence. Not too spicy, not too smoky, just enough of everything. The macaroni held up its half of the bargain as well. Currently planning my next experience here. Stay tuned.

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!

This was our first visit, and we will be back! The ambiance and decor was fantastic, as well as the…read moreservice. Our food was phenomenal, as well! Well seasoned and unique menu options. So many delicious sounding dishes that it was difficult to make a selection. My mocktail was delicious, as well. Also, there were several options for mocktails, which can be rare. I really appreciated that. Not pictured was our choice of appetizer, the Shrimp Dip. It looked and smelled so delicious that we dug in before I could snap a photo! It did not disappoint.

Very good jambalaya, oysters and catfish…read more Very busy though so service a bit slow Loved the carrot cake dessert too

Gem in Santa Paula…read more Marella - fantastic bartender. Makes anything great. I had an old fashioned and a whiskey sour (the real one with egg whites) Fernando - wonderful bartender. Very attentive, kind, and professional Food - I only had the pork eggs benedict, it was A++ cornbread as the base, the pork was very tender and tasty, and the Benedict sauce was great to complement. The cheesy grits were delicious as well. Make sure to try their homemade hot sauce as this made my experience even better. The owner - Tracy. She was there both times that I went and was not only nice in talking with me and my friend, but she worked alongside the servers and the barista's to maintain everybody's service. This place is one you have to go to if you're in Santa Paula. Great ambience, they had New Orleans Jazz playing each time I went. The place was busy with a bunch of locals so it's well known, but everyone worked so well together I never had to wait for anything.

I really wanted to love this place because I have heard so many good things but it just didn't do…read moreit for me. The restaurant was super cute and had comfy seats. Having only two soda options was weird to me but it's either Coke or sprite. Heard the beignets were a must but once we got the they were so dense! Needed to be way more airy. The fried green tomatoes were fine, needed salt but damn 3 slices of tomatoes for $10 is insane. Grits were good but again needed salt (a common theme here). Chips were fine but you guessed it needed salt. The Mac and cheese was definitely my favorite thing here! Needed no salt or anything added! So good! I would try this place again but not high on my list

A couple weeks ago, we finally made it to dinner here, and I'm impressed…read more We started with apps: fried oysters (because I always like), and the coconut snails. Let me say the snails were a highlight. Surprisingly tender and flavorful. Sometimes, snails can have a livery / dirt / bitter flavor, but not these. And we were lucky rice wasn't on the table, because we would have stuffed ourselves eating rice with that wonderful sauce. Next comes the boil itself. My wife insisted on "no-spice" (ugh). But I got a side of the house sauce with med-spice. Let me tell you. That sauce. Again, good thing no rice on the table, because I'm already drowning everything in that sauce. Esp the garlic bread. The seafood was fine. You're not at the pier / Hawaiian beach / HK wet market fresh off the boat & straight into your mouth scenario. But fine. We're planning to be there again tomorrow. BTW, that boy scout selling popcorn a few years ago? He made it. He's now an Eagle Scout. Thanks again for the icy refreshing drinks on a hot day.

We had a great experience at Submarine Crab! We ordered the Combo 1 with head-on shrimp and…read moremussels, tossed in the Torpedo sauce with a mild spice level, and it was absolutely delicious. The seafood was fresh, the sauce was packed with flavor, and everything was cooked perfectly. Our server was the only one taking care of the dining room, and she was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful the entire time. Even while staying busy, she made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us regularly. Great service like that really elevates the whole dining experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the mood for an amazing seafood boil!

Delicious! The Chinese selection offers are fresh, authentic and really tasty. The chicken is…read morereally great as well. Yes the biscuit are like those like my favorites in Atlanta. The owners are welcoming and really nice. A pretty busy place and they greet their customers like family.

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.

Great food , horrible customer service , server seems drunk sitting down majority of the time …read more Took forever to bring us our to go boxes and only 3 customers where in there .

Great experience. Good food! Went here for dinner on a Thursday at 5:00. The place had quite a few…read morecustomers. Servers are efficient and helpful. I ordered the frozen crawfish and fresh shrimp. Added corn. Table mate ordered the snow crab & sausage. Added eggs and potatoes. We shared the mac and cheese, and daddy fries. Fun place to hang out with family and friends.

Our first time at Stevie's Creole Café, a little neighborhood gem my uncle has been talking about…read morefor years. The food was good and the folks were friendly--just good Southern hospitality. I had the shrimp lunch special with fries, and my husband and uncle ordered the catfish with red beans and rice. That fish was crispy, seasoned just right, and those red beans and rice were . The cornbread was chef's kiss--warm, buttery, and with just the right touch of sweetness. We'll definitely be back!

What went well? What didn't? Lol. This was my first…read moreexperience at the original restaurant. What a treat indeed! Everything went well, and as a review suggests I would highly highly highly recommend this spot! And while the one on La Brea is also great and I've certainly reviewed it a lot of times, I dare say the ambiance and interior of this one has it beat!

I remember when I visited this location during opening week, and the only thing that separated this…read morelocation from other locations were the empty tables. Now, one year later, the tables are full and the waitlist is even longer. Thankfully, we joined the waitlist 1.5 hours before eating and ran some errands before being called. This is the normal experience The Boiling Crab, and a well earned experience at that. The food continues to be stellar and consistent with the locations in the OC. The shrimp, oysters, clams, fries with crab meat has made our tummies full and content. The whole shebang is the way to go. The staff themselves is aplenty. This place, like all locations are not short on staff. As a result, the service is quick and efficient. Combined with a Cajun seafood atmosphere and sports games on every television, Boiling Crab continues to be the solid seafood place I have enjoyed all these years.

I feel like Boiling Crab just doesn't hit the way it used to. With so many other seafood boil…read morespots around now, I feel like the quality of the sauce really needs to step back up. I ordered the XXX sauce and unfortunately it was super watery and didn't have that thick, flavorful coating I remember Boiling Crab having. The flavor just wasn't there for me this time. The best part of my experience was definitely the service. Our waitress was so sweet, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. She honestly made the experience much better! I just wish the food, especially the sauce, was as good as the service.

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!?)