One of the best reasons to live in Louisiana is the food. There’s nothing better than sitting down and having some good Cajun and Creole cuisine, especially crawfish. Crawfish season just started and to celebrate we’ve gathered up some of the best places around the state to get your crawfish fix.
- Cajun Claws (Abbeville)
Cajun Claws/Facebook
Cajun Claws/Facebook Easily one of the best place to get crawfish in the entire state. Be prepared to wait in line, but it’ll be worth it! Location: 1928 Charity St Abbeville, LA 70510
- Crawdaddy’s Kitchen (Shreveport)
John Q./Yelp
Crawdaddys Kitchen/Facebook Family owned and operated, Crawdaddy’s has been in business for over 15 years. Their two-pot cooking method brings out the best flavors in their perfectly seasoned crawfish. Location: 9370 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118
- Whitetails (Krotz Springs)
Keith H./Yelp
Whitetails Krotz Springs/Facebook A little gem in the middle of nowhere, this place will make you feel right at home. Location: 24399 Highway 190 Krotz Springs, LA 70750
- Louisiana Cajun Seafood (Baton Rouge)
Vue N./Yelp
Annie B./Yelp Louisiana Cajun Seafood is a casual little joint that is a popular place to grab some crawfish in Baton Rouge. Seasoned to perfection, there’s a reason there’s always a line at this place! Location: 13785 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70817
- Crawfish Barn (Vidrine)
Crawfish Barn/Facebook
Crawfish Barn/Facebook A fun little sports bar that serves amazing Cajun and Creole food. Location: 1789 Mayeauxville Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
- Don’s Seafood (Lafayette)
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Don’s Seafood/Facebook Don’s Seafood opened in 1934, and it’s still owned and operated by the Landry family. With locations in Lafayette, Dedham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Covington, and Metairie, you’re never far from some amazing mud bugs. Location: 4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
- Crawfish Town USA (Henderson)
Crawfish Town USA/Facebook
Crawfish Town USA/Facebook Tucked away in a barn from the early 1900s, Crawfish Town USA has been in business since 1986, and serves some of the best crawfish in the area. Location: 2815 Grand Point Highway, Henderson, LA 70517
- Heinen’s Boil and Go (Lake Charles)
John L./Yelp
Heinen’s Boil and Go/Facebook Don’t let the size of this place fool you. This place had been in business for over 15 years, and they just keep getting better with age. It’s the perfect place to grab some perfectly seasoned crawfish on the go. Location: 823 University Dr Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Salvo’s (Belle Chasse)
Salvo’s Seafood Restaurant & Market/Facebook
Salvo’s Seafood Restaurant & Market/Facebook With over 30 years under their belt, this family owned restaurant has won over the hearts and stomachs of Belle Chasse residents. They also sell their own seafood boil, so you can have a taste of Salvo’s whenever you want. Location: 7742 Hwy. 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037
- Swamp Daddy’s (Alexandria)
Swamp Daddy’s/Facebook
Swamp Daddy’s/Facebook No frills, all flavor. Location: 55 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Tony’s Seafood (Baton Rouge)
Tony’s Seafood/Facebook
Tony’s Seafood/Facebook Family owned and operated since 1959, Tony’s is the place to go for your Cajun needs. Not only do they have amazing crawfish, but be sure to try their boudin balls. Bonus: They’ll ship nation wide! Location: 5215 Plank Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Crazy Bout Crawfish Cajun Café (Breaux Bridge)
Kenny N. Christina P/Yelp
Crazy Bout Crawfish Cajun Café/Facebook You can’t talk about crawfish and not mention Breaux Bridge, the crawfish capital of the world. This amazing place has been crazy bout crawfish since 2007 and it’s certainly made us crazy bout crawfish as well. Location: 1905 Rees St. in Breaux Bridge
Have you been to any of these restaurants? Where is your favorite place to get crawfish? Let us know in the comments below.
Cajun Claws/Facebook
Easily one of the best place to get crawfish in the entire state. Be prepared to wait in line, but it’ll be worth it! Location: 1928 Charity St Abbeville, LA 70510
John Q./Yelp
Crawdaddys Kitchen/Facebook
Family owned and operated, Crawdaddy’s has been in business for over 15 years. Their two-pot cooking method brings out the best flavors in their perfectly seasoned crawfish. Location: 9370 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118
Keith H./Yelp
Whitetails Krotz Springs/Facebook
A little gem in the middle of nowhere, this place will make you feel right at home. Location: 24399 Highway 190 Krotz Springs, LA 70750
Vue N./Yelp
Annie B./Yelp
Louisiana Cajun Seafood is a casual little joint that is a popular place to grab some crawfish in Baton Rouge. Seasoned to perfection, there’s a reason there’s always a line at this place! Location: 13785 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Crawfish Barn/Facebook
A fun little sports bar that serves amazing Cajun and Creole food. Location: 1789 Mayeauxville Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Don’s Seafood/Yelp
Don’s Seafood/Facebook
Don’s Seafood opened in 1934, and it’s still owned and operated by the Landry family. With locations in Lafayette, Dedham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Covington, and Metairie, you’re never far from some amazing mud bugs. Location: 4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Crawfish Town USA/Facebook
Tucked away in a barn from the early 1900s, Crawfish Town USA has been in business since 1986, and serves some of the best crawfish in the area. Location: 2815 Grand Point Highway, Henderson, LA 70517
John L./Yelp
Heinen’s Boil and Go/Facebook
Don’t let the size of this place fool you. This place had been in business for over 15 years, and they just keep getting better with age. It’s the perfect place to grab some perfectly seasoned crawfish on the go. Location: 823 University Dr Lake Charles, LA 70605
Salvo’s Seafood Restaurant & Market/Facebook
With over 30 years under their belt, this family owned restaurant has won over the hearts and stomachs of Belle Chasse residents. They also sell their own seafood boil, so you can have a taste of Salvo’s whenever you want. Location: 7742 Hwy. 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Swamp Daddy’s/Facebook
No frills, all flavor. Location: 55 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Tony’s Seafood/Facebook
Family owned and operated since 1959, Tony’s is the place to go for your Cajun needs. Not only do they have amazing crawfish, but be sure to try their boudin balls. Bonus: They’ll ship nation wide! Location: 5215 Plank Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Kenny N. Christina P/Yelp
Crazy Bout Crawfish Cajun Café/Facebook
You can’t talk about crawfish and not mention Breaux Bridge, the crawfish capital of the world. This amazing place has been crazy bout crawfish since 2007 and it’s certainly made us crazy bout crawfish as well. Location: 1905 Rees St. in Breaux Bridge
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