Down South CaJJun Eats

The food is good and the atmosphere is lively. If you're looking for a quiet meal, this is NOT your place. The music is a vibe🎵 , making this a fun hangout for a night out. I had the SWAMP shrimp and grits, and I wish the grits had a bit more flavor. The seafood was good. The general consensus was that we enjoyed a Saturday day afternoon meal while shouting across the table.😜. I recommend going at least once (or a few times). ✊🏽Support Black-owned.

We came for New Year's Eve! The energy was great, our server was fantastic. Drinks were DRINKING. But when we reserved our table I wish we knew that there was a limited menu. I was looking forward to a boil and more seafood items. There were literally 4 items to purchase. They wings and catfish was superb. But not what I was excited for. Still a great time. And I will be back because I want to give them all 5 of these starts

This is more of a place to go drink than eat. Wish I would've known before going. Very good drinks but the cheapest is $10. Food was lacking in flavor and seasoning. They say to be Cajun but barely have any actual spice to the food.

I came here for the first time December 28th and brought in my birthday which was the 29th. The food was a 10/10 drinks were good overall it was a nice lil vibe and the Dj was on her 1s and 2s 😎. I came from Waco and Definitely will be back for soon . Gotta try out the brunch next time ! Also Shoutout to the bomb waiter !

I came with my family to taste something different, but this was my first visit and my last one. My shrimp plate had no flavor. It was like shirmps with water, salt, and pepper, or i dont know. Also, they were no fresh. I don't recommend it...

This was the best spot we went to while on vacation. The food was delicious. The drinks were amazing! The service was awesome! We will be back!

Went here for brunch yesterday and a time was had!! The atmosphere and music was a vibe! Our bartender, Isaac, was phenomenal. I’ve seen people make comments about the drink prices, but the bartender took care of us. The drinks were great and they were worth the price. The food was seasoned and flavorful, I just wish it had a little more spice to it. Hard to please everybody though. All in all, yesterday was a great experience. After brunch we stayed a couple hours to just vibe to the music and play cards.

Wow the food was amazing !! Seasoned to perfection. Amazing atmosphere. Wonderful servers. Was in town visiting, and had to stop in and try out this restaurant and they didn’t disappoint!! Will be back again !!

Me and my husband ate her last night the food and drinks were great and our service was excellent our server Ken was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu.

We came in for a friend's birthday with a party of 10. Upon entering we noticed the modern decor , a large bar area with a stage near by, a large patio and plenty of seating. Our waitress Kiera was on point, having been a server myself for 10 years I think she did an amazing job on all aspects. Drink menu had a variety of options. I had the gummy bear shot and a friend tried both of the Hennessy drinks which were all delicious! Beer options that were actually in stock k were slim when we came, and they were out of a lot of the foods we tried to order as well, so that was a bit disappointing. 3 of us shared what we ordered and we ended up with the swamp fries 4/5, salmon bites 4/5 and the friend shrimp basket 5/5. Food is a bit pricy but the serving size made up for it. The fry/ batter on the shrimp was perfect as was the flavor. I will defiantly be back to try more of the menu!

The Oakmont has such a great vibe, and I always enjoy the atmosphere, but I do wish they had more veg-friendly options. Since I don't eat eggs or dairy, the menu can feel a bit limiting for me. I recently went for a friend's birthday and ordered a salad, which was tasty, but let's be honest--who really wants a salad for brunch? That said, the vibes are always on point, and the outdoor seating is a nice bonus. Being right off Mass Ave, it's also perfect for a little bar hopping afterward. I just hope they expand their menu to accommodate more plant-based options!

One of the lovely bar tenders recommended this spot as we were looking for a brunch spot that played hip hop, r & b and old school soul music. It was exactly what we were looking for! There is a live DJ playing all of the jams...everyone there including the employees were just vibing and having a good time, even some line dancing! The food really surprised me by how good it was. They were out of catfish but I know it was bomb... I just know it! I had a pork chop breakfast that was seasoned to perfection and tasted my friend's chicken and waffle that was also amazing. When I say I stuffed myself just cause it was that good. It was reasonable priced... good drinks and hookah as well. Hookah was a little pricey and you can only choose premade flavors. Would definitely go back.

The place has potential if they work on marketing to the surrounding area. The employee outfits are tasteless. I do not know if they are catering to a "Diddy" crowd or common sense people. If you want to have a real meal experience find another place to spend your money.

The spot definitely offers a nice vibe, good music and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is available and their bar area does offer a lot of different options. The food here, could use some major improvement. I ordered the fish and shrimp platter and barely ate half as the seasoning and batter were both just too much to the point I couldn't even enjoy the meal. A few of us did not finish our plates but had no issues with the drinks. Service was cool as the young lady was very attentive throughout the evening. Not sure if I would visit again.

Decided to catch brunch here, it wasn't as crowded I would have liked but the music and service was top tier. We ordered chicken and waffles, shrimp w/grits, lamb chops w/grits. They give you small 4 lamb chops but they were flavored very well. Chicken was fried nicely but the shrimp in your grits tasted kinda burnt my friend experienced. Justice was our waiter and she was amazing. We ordered chicken shots, I had a few expresso martinis so that in itself was a vibe. Definitely coming back

Came in for Sunday Brunch and had a great time! Made reservations in advance (they do put a $10/pp for tables, I think this may only be for brunch). Very warm and fun vibe. They have great music and are open late nights during the weekend. Having lived in Nola, I miss good Cajun food and this hit the spot! Our food came out pretty quickly. Was nice and hot and delicious! Great portion sizes too. Pound cake waffles is all I have to say! I tried the catfish and waffles and a peach Bellini frozen drink. It was wonderful and I look forward to coming again during their late night hours! Shoutout to our sweet server Coco!

Absolutely the worst tasking food I've ever had. Completely inedible. Service was great but it's like the poured a bottle of salt in the seafood boil. It was gross. The rice was opposite and bland. They took it off the bill and the server was great! But man the food was not good. The Mac n cheese was ok but really salty too.

Large servings as it should be considering the price point. Food served fresh and hot. Seasoned really well. Good music.

My group and I were excited to find a cajun eatery in Austin. When we arrived we noticed there were only 2 servers and one bartender. The tv's were off and the machine for frozen drinks appeared to not be working. Our server did the best he could and let us know it would be a wait because there are only two servers. It took about 30 minutes for our food to come out and when it did it came out in pieces rather than altogether. We tried the fish and french toast, the fish was tasty but the french toast was hard and over cooked. I ordered the chicken and waffles, the chicken was tasty but the waffles were dry and lacked flavor. The lamb chops were really small and grits were ok, both came out luke warm. The berry and Henny mimosas did not have much flavor. The saving grace were the sweet potato wings and how well our server performed under pressure. I'm not sure i'll return. Also staff dress code was not as professional as it could have been.

This place is such a vibe! It's a lively black owned restaurant that has a tasty menu, a bomb happy hour, and different happenings throughout the week! The boudin egg rolls are SO good, and on happy hour they're half off. The sauce that comes with it should be illegal it's THAT good! It can get packed on the weekends and just know this isn't your quiet romantic spot. This is where you go when you want to hear hiphop/rnb music, eat good ole down south cooking, get hookah, and cut up with your friends! The service is a little slow but still very friendly! Definitely check them out!

Service was excellent. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Jada was a sweet person. Food was good and music was good vibe.

This was our very first time, and certainly won't be the last! The food was delicious and fresh. The food presentation was great and the customer service was excellent! Chicken & Waffles and the Papa Breakfast Plate.

Now this place knows how to make "SOUL FOOD!" Not only that, the staff is so nice and accommodating. The atmosphere is vibrant and the music is always kickin' out the hits! A bit pricey, but worth every dollar!

Was able to walk right in and be seated before noon. The service was great and food was delicious! Tried the motherclucker which was so big and good. The chicken was seasoned, the waffle was fresh and the bacon was so good! Also had the fried French toast and chicken. Because it's fried it's very crunchy with the chicken, doesn't necessarily need to be fried but was still good! Drinks were a little pricey but at 12pm mimosas were $2, wish we would have known that before ordering. Atmosphere and music were 10/10. Can't wait to go back!

We went to try this new restaurant while in Austin. We made a reservation in advance. It's in a strip mall with some parking but there's also parking behind the restaurant and on the street. Very hard to find unless you know where it is. There's no visible outside signage. It's in the very corner of the right side of the strip mall where the fencing is. There seemed to be some kind of confusion when we arrived for some strange reason. They finally seated us in an area away from all the other seated guests and then they came and moved us to the other side of the restaurant where everyone else was. Our server was great and she was nice and friendly. They had some great tunes playing a little on the loud side. We had fish and grits and chicken and waffles. The food was seasoned perfectly and taste delicious! The drinks we had were excellent too. Go check them out for some great Cajun soul food. A cool brunch spot to go with friends. The restaurant is pretty spacious. I label it as an adults only vibe. The uniforms were a bit risqué.

I read most of the reviews and gathered two things. It might be hot and the waiters seem inattentive. This told me to sit at the bar and dress less. The music is playing and the staff is upbeat and in a party yet focused zone. I enjoyed every moment here. My bartender/waiter was Melo and he was absolutely amazing at making sure I was good and keeping great drinks in rotation. My food came out as the icing on the cake. I ordered Shrimp and Lamb chops with shrimp. It was amazing. I have no complaints. It was complete flavor and just right. I even had a manager come around and check on me twice. I didn't get her name. I love this place and will be back. I drove over and hour to get here and it was worth it.

My friend and I were visiting Austin and wanted to try a local spot that would give us good food and vibes. Someone recommended Down South Cajjun Eats so we ubered there from the Domain. It took us 18 minutes to get there but it was so hard to find. There's no sign out front so we circled the plaza 4x till we asked someone and they pointed it out to us. We didn't have reservations but when we walked in, there were available tables but we chose to sit at the bar. It was pretty packed and there was live music so the energy in there was buzzing!! It was reverse happy hour so I got the fried salmon bites ($8 versus $16) and sweet potatoes fries. My friend got the lamb chops ($20) and a sidecar. Food didnt take long to come out. The salmon bites came plated with mixed greens but it wasn't great. I didn't touch the fries because they were soggy. Overall, this spot is a nice little hole in the wall, where locals come to listen to music and have a good time. The service from the bartender was decent but the food was subpar.

I was excited to try this place but really let down. Service was very poor and the food lacked flavor. I ordered the catfish plate and there wasn't any Cajun flavor to the catfish besides batter, my food after 45 which is a long time for a fast food adjacent restaurant. I hope things improve with time!

We came out for a good brunch. Our Food was delicious and e We had good portions. Everything came out hot and tasty. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. Ambiance was chill but more of a Sunday/funday vibe. There was Hookah service available. Patios available and back room that was pretty large for more privacy with larger party events-dining. There was a DJ present to keep the vibe up too and shouting out people for special occasions. Gratuity was already included in your meal and that's on your menu. But I'd advise to tip more. Our price was good and reasonable for meal. Only Con: On one of the screens, PValley was on and in my opinion, it's inappropriate especially since I noticed some families came out with kids present. (I didn't like that but as a parent I would've actively moved them to not be able to see screen. I just still think it should not have been on anyway.) Restaurant and food was nice and I'd come back because it was delicious.

Due to the missing sign of the restaurant/club, you wouldn't think it existed. We drove around the parking lot twice before letting down the window to ask about the place. Hearing the loud music outside is what made me guess it was the location. It was! I informed a worker that the number on Yelp didn't work, and there wasn't a sign outside. He showed me another number and said he would inform the owner of the incorrect number posted on Yelp. Amira, our waitress, was good! She was very nice & friendly! As first-time visitors, she helped us tremendously! The food was 8/10. It would have received 10/10 if the catfish & fries were fresh! Per my sister, in regards to the Chicken & Shrimp Pasta, the pasta was good, however, the meat wasn't fresh. As a drAnker, the hurricanes were weak. Unfortunately, due to the extremely loud music, the dress code of the waitresses & the overall environment, it made me feel more like I was at the club versus a restaurant.

My first time here and I absolutely enjoyed myself. I love the atmosphere. Music, good drinks and great food!! The staff were very friendly and our server was taking care of our entire party and she did well. She was on point with ensuring we had what we needed. I really loved the chicken and fish. The French toast is dope! Never had fried French toast and it reminded me of French toast sticks I used to eat when I was a child (nostalgic). I do wish the syrup was warm only drawback from me eating a lot of it. I def will be back to try the full menu (we had brunch menu). The music was such a vibe. It was like a day party or just fun brunch (gave Atlanta/Houston Sundays). Also the Hennessy mimosa y'all just try one you won't be disappointed!

This place was recommended to my friend as we were visiting the city for a Girls Trip. We made reservations because, you just never know. We arrived just in time when the DJ was setting up. I will say I am a bit confused on the atmosphere. If it's family friendly, I'd suggest the DJ play clean music or if it's 21 and older, emphasize that. I couldn't grasp the vibe as I was seeing children in there with vulgar music. Our waitress was very nice and made sure we were well taken care of. My friends and I ordered the Cranberry mimosa carafe to share. Now, I will say, they brought us plastic cups and the table next to us who ordered the same received glass flutes....*bombastic side eye* Food was BOMB! I ordered the Chicken and French Toast, one friend ordered the Fish & French Toast, and the other friend ordered the Bayou Shrimp & Grits... the French toast was fried, almost like beignets.

I recently found this place while visiting Texas, and I can overall say that it was a great experience, I went on a Friday night and it was such a good vibe, it gives you a retro dining experience, I ordered the grilled salmon bites which were so good!!! Along with the sticky wings which were some of the best I've had so far! The fried catfish and shrimp were also very flavorful and crispy and was the perfect amount of breading. I got the frozen "Suicide" drink and it was soo tasty and got the job done! As for the service it was 7/10 the waitress was okay, she was very outgoing and friendly but she did ensure the food came out in a timely manner, I will for sure be coming back

My wife and I have been wanting to try out this restaurant for a number of months. Last night was our first time and it won't be our last. I had their catfish and shrimp and it was amazing. My wife had their gumbo with chicken and shrimp and she was very pleased with it. The spice coating on my catfish was the best I've ever had. The shrimp had the same spice coating and they were humongous. As I said at the beginning of this review last night will not be our last. Definitely recommended it. We love doing local restaurants.

it's so disappointing to finally have a black owned restaurant in austin and the food disappoints. The pricing for the food is insane. I lived in Houston for 5 years and had to move here unexpectedly. The lamb chops soooo small and they charge an arm and a leg for them! The pasta is overpriced and not even that good to be that much. I'm a foodie and one thing I don't play about it food. The liquor is good but you can't mess up liquor. The service is also great, I just don't like the food and it's so disappointing for me.

Danielle gave the best service and the vibes were great! Had a great date night with a club feel. And the food was great as well.

The food and service was amazing!! Only downside is the ac was out when we went so we couldn't fully enjoy ourselves bc we were hot. Didn't get a hookah or anything because of it. All in all, I'd def go back! I had the lamb chops and instead of grits I asked for breakfast potatoes. It was sooooo yummy and I'm still thinking bout it TO THIS DAY!

The food here was absolutely amazing!!! Food was very flavorful and tasty!!! The service could have been better, they only had one water carafe for a table of 13 and they didn't acknowledge our reservation. The overall restaurant had a very nice vibe.

The customer service at the bar was good and the best part about the experience. We had a sweet bartender. It was 1pm on a Sunday when we went. It wasn't busy at all and the food came rather quickly. We ordered the Mother Clucker and were told based off what was available from the brunch menu, this was the best thing. It was $20 and not good. Best thing was the potatoes. The waffle breakfast sandwich was pretty plain. The chicken was a little over-done and dry as was the waffle. No butter or anything else. It does come with a side of syrup but that's about all as far as the razzle dazzle. After these 2 entrees for a friend and myself, 3 bar drinks and a sprite, tip of $14 included, the overall bill was $118.00. Which I would've been ok with if my food was worth the price tag. Maybe dinner is better? Anyways, that was our experience. Would I visit again? Unfortunately not. Would I recommend? Also, would not.

The chicken sandwich and the fries were good. The drinks were good as well but we had a few and they seemed weak when it came to the alcohol. We aren't heavy drinkers but after a few drinks it felt like we were just having juice. The place is upbeat and really fun. Wasn't the biggest fan of the music although I enjoyed that they had a Dj. The servers were all nice and thankful. All the food looked good and the price was reasonable. Good experience would go again.

omg...... lamb..... ridiculous fried chicken..... disrespectful service..... they are from another planet drinks.... no words staples to our foodie rotation! great music and the vibes are amazing. when you come, ask for amira if you want a euphoric experience! amira.......

This place is amazing. I was hesitant because of prices, but the food was off the chain. I did not eat lamb, but their lamp was off the chart. The atmosphere was great and good music.

The food was very tasteful with every bite. The vibe I got from the atmosphere was laid back and chill. Nightclub vibe for later, but sophisticated! The service was top notch. Very friendly staff and welcoming!

10/10. From the service, Food and to owners interacting with their guest. I'll definitely be back. Melo made some AMAZING DRINKS and gave every guest at the bar his undivided attention. My sis said Melo needs to be designated bartender every time he works lol. Our friend had the deep fried French toast and fish fried hard this dish was AMAZING TOO. What's pictured is shrimp and grits and lamb chops!! #majorityvotegivemeloaRAISELOL

Hi yall! It's unfortunate I have to come on here and write a review about my experience yesterday at Cajun Eats. It was my first time trying this resturant. I sat at the bar with two of my boys and we each started a tab in which the bartender kept each of our debit cards. At the end of afternoon the bartender let me know she can't find my card and thinks she gave it to someone else. Upon telling the assistant manager the situation, he never apologized, but instead asked if I had another form of payment or Apple Pay to pay my bill. I let him know since they lost my card I will not be paying. The Gm jumps in and refused to let me leave without paying. Not one time did the bartender, assistant gm (which I have found online is actually the owner) or other GM apologize, but yet was more focused on getting the bill paid. I left for the afternoon and got a call at night that they found my card. I drove back to the restaurant from downtown Austin to retrieve my card. When I was greeted by the owner I was asked if I could pay half of my bill. My card was given to another person. Opening myself to fraud, identity theft and yet still was never apologized to. Supporting black business is huge for me and being new to Austin it's unfortunate I'll never return to Cajun Eats. Here's a picture of the GM hiding her face after telling me I need to find another form of payment.

I have several things to say about this establishment. The food was extremely mid, and none of my party enjoyed their food. Do not get the fried French toast, I repeat DO not!!!! It tastes like a funnel cake, and it's impossible to finish. The lamp chops were TINY, and not worth it. The grits were disgusting. The potatoes were okay. Now to the service... where do I begin... it was scorching hot inside. It was so hot inside the hostesses and the servers were walking around with fans. We all left sweating, I don't see how this business is able to be open. The plastic forks that they give out to cut through the THICK French toast or lamb chops made absolutely NO sense. Several items from out order were forgotten form the order. I had a TERRIBLE experience. Not to mention there is not a real manager on staff to adequately handle issues that need managers help.

Wonderful, authentic Cajun flavor! Some of the nicest staff I've ever been around. We sat at the bar while we ate and had great conversation with the staff.

First off, the restaurant just opened into their new building and the remodel of it is great. I'm not here to bash them because I understand there will be growing pains. I just want to leave some suggestions. 1. There will be customer who do not eat pork. Turkey bacon or turkey sausage would be a good idea for those customers. 2. Warm syrup. I had the French Toast, but the cold syrup threw it off. 3. A consistency level with the grits. Our grits were cold and lumpy. My friends came in and their grits were hot and Creamy. The staff was great though. I'm sure with time this will get better.

We had a great time visiting your location and we look forward to coming again soon. Thank you for Catering to our needs and helping us eat pretty good. Thank you to the staffing ladies and management for sharing the process and I'm excited to see you all again soon.

Place got shut down. Not there anymore. I came down refugee from Houston Tx, hurricane Buryll has me lights out for 4days now and was looking for seasoned hot meal. -From one hungry mf to another. I am genuinely upset because Austin doesn't have anything for African American culture. What? They targeting any restaurant geared to us or something in Austin? Lmk.

Food was good. The grits were a little salty. Service was good from the server but the hostess could have been more welcoming. The crowd was lit. I will frequent again

This was my first time attending Cajjun Eats with my husband. We both had the lamb chops and they were seasoned to perfection. Me and my husband were arguing throughout our visit there and on the brink of divorce, but our server, Cori saved our marriage with her positive outlook and sense of humor. Thank you so much to Cori for her impeccable service and outlook on life. My 3 kids won't have to deal with the trauma of split Christmases and having to go back and forth between my and their father's house because he doesn't even know what kind of towels are the good towels. A big thank you to the entire Cajjun team. Will be back soon

This was my first time at the new location and I was extremely happy with the experience. The hostess and waiter were excellent. I tried the Fish & Waffles combo and they was delicious. The waffles were the best I had in the area. You would think that was the standard, but you are wrong. The fish was off the chart. They were tender and the batter was seasoned to profection. The atmosphere allowed for party, romance and sports in one location. Last the rhythm and blues kept you in the mood. This cajun will be back soon.

Keeping this review short and to the point. Visited on a Friday night for a friends birthday. Upon arrival at 9:45pm we were told the kitchen closes at 10pm. We quickly ordered food. Wings and shrimp, gumbo and the dirty grits. At 10:55pm our food comes out. My friend's gumbo was literally ice cold as if it was in the fridge. I can't critique my dirty grits because I NEVER GOT THEM!!! At 11:15pm I told the server to cancel the order. They microwaved my friend's gumbo and brought it back out. What a joke. We will not be returning.

$1 mimosas on Sunday's - pineapple, orange, and cranberry... stronger than I anticipated Everything we ordered was great... chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits with sausage, and breakfast platter. 5 stars.. we came right at opening so the surface was pretty fast as well.

Great customer service, laid-back atmosphere with great music. I will be back. Highly recommended.

Loved this place! Recently visited the area and an old classmate recommended this place. My brother and I loved everything but the price. I felt as though it was highly overpriced but wanted to support my people. I purchased a 2 whole wing plate w fries and 5 shrimp for $24.99 plus crawfish etouffee for $16.99 which was fine but an extra 1 whole wing was $6.00, wow! The bayou punch was really good tasted like ghetto punch from new orleans. Overall we enjoyed the DJ and karaoke vibes on a Thursday evening. Wasn't too crowded at all. There are also other vendors open late night like the hookah lounge and daiquiri bar. Can't wait to come back and try Sunday brunch.