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    Zydeco

    4.4 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gumbo
    Daniel Z.

    Love some Cajun food and this place didn't disappoint. We got a bowl of gumbo to share as the starter. It was thick and rich with nice chunks of andouille and chicken. Very good. I had a shrimp poboy that had some nice large shrimp. Very good, only thing would be a better bun to handle the insides (tad crumbly). Cornbread was very good. Also had a Hurricane from the bar and they did not pour a weak Drink. I'd definitely be a regular if I lived there.

    Jambalaya Casserole
    Dan M.

    Friendly and prompt service. A good selection of wine. The fried oysters and especially the jambalaya casserole were delicious. Costs are very reasonable. If I didn't live so far away I'd be a regular here. I'd be surprised if there is a better restaurant in Hermann.

    Fried chicken with red gravy
    Vaidehi C.

    Zydeco is a hidden Cajun gem right in the middle of Missouri! Honestly, I never expected to find such amazing Cajun food in a town known for its German history, but I'm so glad we stopped here. We went early on a Saturday evening for dinner, and the food completely blew us away...it was that goooooooood. We started with the pickle coins, a cup of gumbo, and crawfish bisque. Everything was very flavorful. For the main course, we had the shrimp po' boy and fried chicken with red gravy and both were absolutely delicious. I had never tried the cajun red gravy so it was fun to explore a new dish and it did not disappoint. We savored every bite. The place had a fun, lively vibe, and our server was super friendly and checked on us with lot of care. Everything from the food to the cleanliness to the service was spot on. If you're ever in Hermann, then definitely eat at Zydeco. You won't regret it!

    Fried chicken & red gravy
    Victoria C.

    Im not from here & have tried a few places around THIS PLACE STOLE MY HEART!! I still cannot breathe from being unable to stop myself. ATM the menu is creole inspired & we had the Zydeco pasta (I could not get enough, my friend & I asked for our silverware to be confiscated). Best fried chicken I've ever had, the red gravy it's paired with is drinkable. The cornbread was perfect, not too sweet. The pickle coins were breaded to perfection & paired perfectly with the roumalade (you could also ask for homemade ranch). Our server Grant was so attentive, & also packed our bag of food up for us before leaving. I've never ordered so many things at once & loved them all. Beautiful experience & will be making several trips back specifically for this place. We essentially had 4 courses & drinks. Definitely a value for four courses. Whoever created this menu is an absolute genius!

    Crawfish ettuffee
    Amanda R.

    Grabbed dinner at Zydeco while in Hermann. It was decently busy, I'd definitely recommend a reservation on Friday or Saturday night. We had been drinking all day, so we opted for water and followed our server's recommendations for dinner. We got the shrimp po body and crawfish ettuffee. Both were very good and I would order either again! Glad we got a chance to eat here

    Dee M.

    We hoped it would be great, but stir fry dish w/ shrimp was a giant salt ball. Only decent item @ our table was their soup w/ cornbread. *Appetizer (not shown) of crawfish was $10... it's quite small, mostly battered tiny pieces w/ sauce that work w/ it. There are better places in town.

    Patio
    Denise M.

    Service was great! Drinks were awesome. Beware it's Creole and it's spicy. Very delicious.

    Spicy Mac and cheese + chicken
    Samantha C.

    It's not that often I go to a restaurant and I Audibly say wow!! And this was the ticket. We started we the fried crawfish tails, very good, then we had the pasta and the red gravy and chicken and gumbo. Everything was top notch. Our waiter was also very friendly!

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    Fantastic, will definitely return. Loved the ambiance and service and the food was even better than anticipated. 10/10!

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    Phenomenal service from start to finish! The food was yummy and the overall space was cute and clean.

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    Great food and service. We drive there at LEAST once a month for the food and drinks. We drive an hour plus to get there. 5 STARS!!!

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    2 years ago

    What a surprise to find delicious Cajun food in a German wine town. We highly recommend eating here and then calling for a trolley pick up.

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    Really good food and great ambience. Fun place to chill with friends. Sit inside/outside and no one rushing you.

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    Very basic atmosphere and the food seemed to be bought from Sysco.... Very mediocre. .......

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    Cajun Crab House

    Cajun Crab House

    4.3
    (108 reviews)
    52.0 mi
    $$

    The food was good.. It was nice see a familiar face that I knew Walter Anderson I love your smile…read more I'll be back.

    We normally go to Krustaceans on 9th St.....but decided to try this place. Though I'll speak well…read moreof this place, the cost/value of this place - will (still) have me endorsing Krustaceans in Columbia. The seafood at this place, was cooked very very good. The quality of the seafood was a very clean tasting seafood. Even the shrimp had a nice clean flavor. And we're you looking for butter? Oh, they do (not) spare the sticks of butter at this place! The potato. Oh yes, I said "potato". I have never had a seafood bowl - have (just) a single potato. The potato tasted absolutely great. But 1 potato? That was a joke - especially after you see what these items cost! The garlic butter: There was plenty of butter. Tye flavoring of the butter, certainly was unique of sorts. Seemed to have (possibly) a chili powder base. And though I thought it was good...I also got tired of the taste, after a bit. The Big Downer at this place: Cost. You see my (2) platters. Add (3) cans of Coke - the cost was $150.00. Yes, that's correct: $150.00. Sure, there's a whole lobster on one of the platters. BUT, it wasn't that big by any means. And let's remember: 1 potato was included in the platter. 1 small red potato, came with it; at that price! Lol. Conclusion: Krustaceans is where you should go - for the seafood boiler platters. A much better combination of quality, value and price.

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    Platter said of whole lobster, snow crabs and craw Dad's.
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    Shorty Pants Lakeside Cajun Restaurant & Marina

    Shorty Pants Lakeside Cajun Restaurant & Marina

    3.8
    (263 reviews)
    78.1 mi
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    One of our favorite places at the lake that's on the water. It isn't a party spot. It's super…read morechill. Decent food that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Service is quick and food comes out fast. Always a good time and are never disappointed.

    This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've had…read more Our server, Kase S., took about 45 minutes just to take our appetizer order. It was another 30 minutes before he returned to take our meal order. After waiting over two hours, we still had not received our food. We were told the kitchen was backed up, but during that time we watched multiple tables (including several larger parties) that were seated after us receive their meals before we did. The service throughout the restaurant seemed very disorganized. On at least five occasions, servers brought food to the wrong tables and walked around asking guests, "Is this yours?" trying to figure out where it belonged. After more than two hours of waiting with no meals, we asked for to-go boxes and our bill. We ended up paying for our food before we ever received it so we could leave and get back to our boat. As we were leaving, the dock attendant asked how everything was. When I told her the service was awful and that we still hadn't eaten after two hours, her response was, "I'm not surprised." Unfortunately, this was an extremely disappointing experience from start to finish. We understand restaurants can get busy, but the lack of communication, organization, and timely service made this an experience we won't be repeating.

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    Great place for drinks
    Great place for drinks
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    Gumbo 2 Geaux

    Gumbo 2 Geaux

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    70.7 mi
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    Gumbo 2 Geaux is the perfect place to dine on Friday during Lent. I went for one of my favorites,…read moreClam Strips, but they were sold out. Since there were no clams, I went for the Catfish Basket. The Catfish Basket had multiple catfish fritters, steak fries and two hush puppies. They also provided a cup full of sliced onions and pickles. Plus, a small serving of Remoulade. I enjoyed the cajun breading on the catfish, it had a flavorful spicy kick. The steak fries were cut fat and thick and I liked the seasoning. For me, they could have been crispier. The Hush Puppies were good, but I was disappointed when I saw a box of Classic Hush Puppies being delivered by their supplier. Homemade Hush Puppies are so much more flavorful. They've been promoting, Barq's Creme Soda on FB and Creme Soda was a favorite when I was growing up, so I couldn't resit ordering one. It was cool, refreshing and brought back flashes of memories. Oh, it was also a great accompaniment beverage to my Lent dinner. Customer Service is good, because chances are you will be waited on by one of the owners. They are true hands on owners and big supporters of the Alton community.

    We were excited to try this new Cajun-style restaurant, and the food did not disappoint! We were…read morethe first ones in the door at opening and ordered to dine inside. The Crab Cakes, Messy Wedges, and Crawfish Ravioli were all amazing. The rice was slightly undercooked, but the sauce and main ingredients were absolutely delicious. Since it was our first visit, we ordered directly from the menu. We later noticed many other guests ordering the lobster mac & cheese--which we definitely would have tried (and even taken to go) had we known about it sooner. After realizing we had forgotten dessert, we placed an order for two slices of King Cake to go about 15 minutes after our lunch order. Unfortunately, this took an additional 45 minutes to receive. Be prepared for longer waits--anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes for food. The staff that day seemed a bit overwhelmed and struggled with ticket organization. Several customers picking up pre-ordered King Cakes were told it would be at least an hour, or staff couldn't locate their orders. We also witnessed a couple of customers return because half of their orders were missing. It was Mardi Gras weekend, so definitely a peak time, and the staff clearly could have used more support. That said, everyone remained patient and understanding through the hiccups. Would I come back? Absolutely. The food was excellent, and the turtle King Cake slices were incredible! I'd recommend having a visible board listing daily specials, available "by-the-slice" King Cake flavors, and dessert or donut options. There were so many things we would have loved to try but didn't realize were available. Overall, a great hidden gem with fantastic food--and tons of potential as things smooth out.

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    Crunch cake
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