Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen Decatur

4.5 / 5 Came here with a friend not really expecting more than a good meal. However, the food was very, very good. We ordered the average items but the flavor was above average, especially the potatoes which were very well seasoned. The jalapeño gouda grits were very delicious and the shrimps were seasoned and fried to perfection. The Bourbon Street Chocolate Cheesecake should be illegal! You might want to avoid it or face possible addiction! Excellent customer service and the restaurant was very clean. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Update: My 2nd time here was not as special. again, I asked for a dozen and a half, and I only got one dozen.And they kept asking me, oh.We're so sorry.... that is not an excuse for a bartender... Not to get the order right. Probably not coming back. previous review: 1st was amazing! The atmosphere is amazing. The music is New Orleans, and one bite of the charred grilled oysters are freaking amazing! Top Notch service combined with excellent food. This place is a total must if you love oysters. All I can say is Damn! The Red Velvet Cheesecake freakin delivers!

Hubby took me out for my Bday💥and We had a Blast. The Customer Service was Great. The food was Everything And the 🍸 Drinks was Bussin!! First time at this place and Its Number 1# Recommended.

The food is really good except the grits. The grits isn't traditional they're thick like mash potatoes, not for southerners. Our waitress was very polite and very attentive. I was very happy with my order Soup, catfish poboy with a side of spinach, ginger drink and dessert price $38. Plus $8 tip........ I took home have of my food. We will be back for sure. Foodie

We had a wonderful time at the Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen .... Our server Molly was so nice very friendly and helpful with her suggestions ... The food was so amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful ... We had a cup of gumbo along with Shrimp and Catfish Dinner the vinegar coleslaw and the red potato wedges with Cajun spice on them were so good, Steak and Shrimp Dinner The steak was cooked to perfection and the shrimp were just absolutely delicious. We had two specialty drinks with our dinner and for dessert we had the Red Velvet Cheesecake OMG 🤯🤯🤯... When I go back to the Decatur area I will definitely be going back to part take of different dishes😋😋😋

We were craving and searching for a new favorite cajun restaurant. louisiana Bistreaux brings it home for us. We ordered: Grilled Oyster : 1/10 it was way overcooked with too much butter. It was quite bad. Gumbo: 8/10 quite good with seafood and sausage. Not salty like many places. Crawfish combo: 9/10 the étouffée is almost perfect. It was a little too thick for my preference. So it was not enough to spread through all the rice. The extra fried crawfish is like a topping on top. Grouper Orlean: 10/10 it was our favorite. The grouper was cooked perfectly. The sauce was just amazing and this is what will bring me back. Beignets: 9/10 because they didn’t have the option to add icecream. It was so light and delicious. Bourbon bread pudding: 10/10 it was perfect with the bourbon flavor. It was actually not sweet as I expected which makes it perfect as a dessert. Often time places make it too sweet. Overall service was a little slow so just sit back and relax.

First time visiting, we had grilled shrimp, dirty rice and spinach. Also tried fried catfish with brabant potatoes with a cup of gumbo. All of it was tasty, woke up my tastebuds!!

Went here with a large group of about 15ppl around 1pm on a Sunday, they quickly made a large table for us and we had plenty of space for our celebration, the food was good , a tad pricey but what isn't these days lol id visit again photos are the crawfish etouffee and the Crawfish stuffed ravioli $30+ pr person.

Had an awesome time this evening at Louisiana Bistro. From the time we were seated until we left, very good experience. We started off with drinks. I had their house Hurricane. My friend opted for the Moscato. I've had better Hurricanes, but this one was decent. Could have used a tad more alcohol. For my appetizer, we had the gator bites. They were a bit chewy, but seasoned very nice. I really loved the sauce that comes with them. My dinner came out which consisted of Crawfish Ettoufee for me and Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage for my friend. Both were very well seasoned and tasted awesome! For desert, I had a piece of pecan pie and I must say, it was one of the best I've ever had. Had a wonderful dining experience and will definitely return.

Health Score is 97 = A on 3/9/24. Today we dined here for dinner. We were greeted as soon as we entered. Our waitress May was great too. She took our order without writing anything down and everything was as requested when we received it. We both ordered the Blue Cheese Wedge Salad with Fried Shrimp. It was so delicious. The ambiance has music pumping through their speakers. It was spicy gumbo for me.

Good food, okay service. Was in the mood for bayou cooking and decided to check out my neighborhood spot. Went on a Saturday afternoon, so it wasn't too crowded. Placed my cocktail and food order and am disappointed to say that the food took longer than usual. As a matter of fact, a couple that came 15min after me received their food at the same time I did. I was not happy about that. I ordered my usual, catfish and shrimp + red beans and rice + spinach. Not one complaint when it comes to the food. It was delicious and I'll be back again, just wish the service was better as I've had service issues at this location before. I would definitely recommend this restaurant at any of their locations. Btw, I sat at the bar...

It was less than a busy time when we went and we took my mom out for her bday. The food is priced for what they serve. So you definitely get your money's worth. I ordered a gumbo from their appetizer side and the bowl was a big deep bowl, so it was worth it. There was no okra in the gumbo so I was happy about that. The Rue was seasoned to perfection. I did have some shells in my food from probably the crawfish but over all it was good. The oysters were also good, not like the fresh ones in New Orleans off the bayou but they were very tasty. They do have a covered patio area also you can sit at. It has plenty of parking, located near Walmart, Joann fabric and LA fitness.

I dont know why I agree to come here. The food is just okay. The grit cake is decent. The okra is the best thing on the menum the service is ok. There is always a lot of servers walking around. Its always crowded during lunch time.

Had a casual lunch today. It was New Year's Day so we were able to be seated right away. Our server was (Tunequa T) AKA TT and she was efficient, friendly and courteous throughout our visit; Very attentive without hovering. She kept our drinks refilled and our order was delivered just as we specified. Food was all perfectly seasoned and served piping hot. Tim had the blackened redfish and grits which comes smothered in a Cajun bbq sauce. It had a perfect blend of spices and the fish was fried crispy. It still maintained some of the crispiness even after being smothered in the sauce. The grits were creamy even though the look thick and stiff. I ordered the fried alligator bites and a side of garlic sautéed spinach. The alligator is served with a dipping sauce. The bites were fired crisp but they still maintained a juicy and tender texture. Ti

So I've visited Louisiana Bistreaux twice: for my birthday & for my mom's birthday. I got put onto Louisiana Bistreaux, after sampling some of their food at Taste of Buckhead 2022. The food was delicious and after realizing that they were Black Owned, I had to see what else they had in store. Parking: Free parking. Service: The service here is good! Everyone here treats you like family. The waiter for my mom's birthday was Henry. Henry was extremely nice and knowledgeable of the menu. This was my parent's first experience, so he made sure to make them feel welcome! Atmosphere: The atmosphere is dope! Gives very much Southern vibes, Louisiana if you will. There are no booths but plenty of tables. The Food: The food is really good. On my first visit for my birthday, I had the Fried Shrimp & Fried Catfish Platter ($26.99). BUSSIN! On my mother's birthday, I had the Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Plate w/ Dirty Rice & Corn ($24.99). It was really good! The best corn I've ever had in my life! On my first visit, my wife and I got the Cajun BBQ Shrimp and though it was really good, it only came with 4 shrimps. That was disappointing considering the price. This is the ONLY reason I'm giving a score of 4 stars! The drinks here are super strong! I had the Caribbean Hurricane and I felt it halfway through. Overall, I would definitely recommend Louisiana Bistreaux!

Stopped in for a quick bite while the family and I were out shopping and I'm glad we did! Based out of the whole experience I'll give them a 4/5, but here are some high level takeaways about the experience: Service - the waiting staff here was really good! We came in around the lunch hour and it was pretty light so we were seated without much of a problem. Some of our party was late so we had to wait for them to order (just something to keep in mind if you're dining with a larger group) but our waiter Amber was extremely attentive and gave good recommendations on the menu. Parking - although it was light in the restaurant, it is near a lot of other businesses nearby, which can make parking tough. There wasn't much parking available in the restaurant lot, but we parked across the way near some of the other businesses and walked over. Not that big of an issue for us. Food - before deciding on this spot, I saw a few reviews saying that the food was bland and not that flavorful. That wasn't my experience dining with this restaurant today, we all ordered different kinds of dishes : eggplant Ponchartrain, shrimp po boy, jambalaya, and fried shrimp and potatoes and everyone enjoyed their meal. The dishes were really flavorful and was a fulfilling portion. The potatoes did seem a bit over seasoned to me, but it was still good enough to eat. Ambiance - the setting of the restaurant was pretty nice. The space has both in door and out door seating so they can accommodate any kinda of party size. Because the restaurant is a Louisiana style restaurant, the space does a lot to highlight different art and music that are tributes to Nola to give you the feel of actually being there. As someone who's been able to visit the beautiful state a few times, the space definitely reminded me of my experiences and made me want to return to the city again. If you're in the area and are looking to grab a bite, check it out. It's definitely worth giving a try!

Food, service, and ambiance were good! The restaurant wasn't to packed when we got there, but quickly got busy within 1hr of our arrival. I highly recommend the peach sangria, char grilled oysters, and the shrimp and fish platter!

Great area and nice establishment. The food was delicious and the server did a great job. I've never felt so full in my life and I tried to eat everyone's food. My partner had an issue with her food and the waiter responsible for it fixed to accommodate for their lack of so I will definitely be back.

Been here numerous times and the food is always amazing. Big portions and strong drinks! Great spot for after church, friends & family gatherings, or a casual date. Staff is always friendly and you get quality service.

Kyla is Everything!!!! The sweetest and best ever. Ask for her to be your server . She took her time and give us suggestions.

This place was recommended by a friend. Ambiance was nice and relaxing. Music was old school R and B. Customer service was great. My waitress was attentive and nice. Not overbearing. She gave feedback for the food and drink options. I got the maple bourbon chicken with sautéed green beans and sautéed spinach with jalapeño Gouda grits. Chicken was over cooked and tough. The sauce was good on the chicken. Asked for extra later and it didn't taste like the sauce on the chicken. No go. The grits were better than I thought. Spinach and beans were good. Nothing to brag about tho. The sangria was delicious. Worthy of double up. Just couldn't this time. GA has a lot of choices. Glad I came. Desserts looked real good however, I passed. Next time for sure.

Everything about my experience was great except for the pricing, which was a bit steep. Portions were huge though, and I eat a lot. Still could not finish. I got the fried catfish and shrimp combo with fried gator, and both were fresh and seasoned nicely. The shrimp were large and fresh, did not taste dry. Loved the complementary bread also! Would definitely come back to try more

Crawtator Grouper w grits and spinach. Service was great Gabbie was pleasant and attentive. Will be back.

Maria and Deanne were very helpful in resolving my prior issue. The food looks amazing and I will definitely return. The rest of the staff were friendly as well.

Louisiana Bistreaux truly shines as a wonderful spot for a date night. Finding parking is a breeze thanks to its ample parking lot, setting the stage for a stress-free evening. The cozy ambiance takes you straight to the heart of New Orleans, making it a perfect intimate setting, while still catering to larger groups with open arms. The walls adorned with captivating artwork transport you to the lively streets of New Orleans, infusing the restaurant with an irresistible atmosphere. The waitstaff, exemplified by my waitress, were exceptionally friendly and courteous. With a menu that's easy to navigate, there was no need for a prolonged wait--I knew exactly what I wanted. Opting for the Cajun Jambalaya ($23.99) proved to be an exceptional choice. Bursting with flavors from chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp, each bite was a delightful dance of Bayou seasonings that offered just the right amount of spice. The dish struck the perfect balance of taste and heat, leaving a lasting impression. Notably, the serving size was generous; the ample bowl allowed me to relish the dish at the restaurant and still have enough for a hearty takeout portion. Service at Louisiana Bistreaux was swift, ensuring that the food arrived hot and irresistible. This level of promptness, combined with the delectable flavors, embodies the pinnacle of service and culinary excellence. The restaurant, with its New Orleans charm, splendid dishes, and efficient service, encapsulates everything that a memorable dining experience should be.

Tried Louisiana Bistreaux for the first time while visiting our daughter ... and won't be the last! The food and service were excellent. Erin took care of of us - and she did and fantastic job. We had the blackened ribeye, salmon stack, and jambalaya. Each dish was ample - large servings. And flavorful. We've eaten in New Orleans and love Cajun cuisine - and this was some of the best! Highly recommend.

Ambience is good. Our server was very attentive. The food was delicious with large portions.

I haven't been in a while, but service was always great and the food was pretty good!!

Dined at Louisiana Bistreaux in Decatur and it was top-notch! The Blackened Redfish was a flavor bomb, perfectly seasoned. The corn maque choux and dirty rice were stellar sides. Cozy vibe, attentive staff - a must-try for an authentic taste of Louisiana!

Excellent food and wonderful service by nickki...she was in training but did a great job ...great place for cajun seafood....nice atmosphere with great service. Ask for nickki!!!

Crawtater Grouper soooooo delicious. It's definitely tasteful. The grits, the sauce, omg just try it! You won't be disappointed AT ALL! Also Arri, our server was great! Very attentive and kind while serving our group of 15. Thank you Louisiana Bistreaux for a great experience and helping us celebrating our graduate. Go Georgia State University!

Great food! Great service! Very nice atmosphere. My wife and aunt really love coming to this restaurant.

Gumbo great Redfish Ponchatrain AWFUL!!!! Read details below The gumbo is good id come back for that. I got the redfish.... Recommend by my server. The sauce was like a brown gravy it was awful and lacked flavor. The shrimp tasted flavorless and like they were cooked in water. It was basically a sprinkle of crab. It was not a great dish. If the dish was 14.99 that would reflect the price it should be. I asked to sub green beans for the rice and corn it came with they told me if I wanted green beans it would be the full price of 4.99. The green beans also lacked flavor I don't think they seasoned them at all just steamed. The dirty rice was awful, horrible flavor and over cooked. The corn was the tastiest thing on the plate SMH. So the service was great the food was not worth the money. I left the restaurant mad I spent 35 dollars on a dish. Flavor was lacking majorly.

First time and now I'm hooked. Chargrilled Oyster are freaking amazing!Yummy, yummy Chargrilled Oysters

I love this restaurant. I love the huge portion size, the staff, and the atmosphere. It is a perfect place to have a lunch date. I had the eggplant ponchotrain which was good for lunch for two days. And the French bread is delicious even without butter. I am a big fan of desserts and they have a big selection! My friend shared the beignets which were warm and satisfying! Come here hungry as you will leave extremely full!

Ordered takeout from Louisiana Bistreaux and was pleasantly surprised with a unique vegetarian option: veggie eggplant ponchartrain. The food was very good, worth the price. Service was on time and polite. I hope to dine in next time!

I came here for girls night and it was just okay. While the drinks were VERY strong (maybe too strong) and the food was seasoned well, the service was horrible - almost like we were an inconvenience. We waited over 20 minutes for our drinks, had no silverware, and when the bread arrived (we had to make sure we didn't fall over from the drinks - again they were almost too strong) we didn't have plates and ended up having to eat off of napkins. And before you ask, yes we requested the missing items and were made to feel like we were asking for too much. Service to me is everything and this place was below par. I will come back in the future to give them a second chance since the food was that good.

The ambiance of this restaurant is so satisfying. The service was excellent. The food was delivered with the taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction in mind. My server was delightful and I will definitely be back!

The chargrilled oysters were so good that I forgot to take a picture. The bread was so delicious that I was trying to figure out how I could make it at home. The crispy outside & softness instead was just Heavenly! Definitely goes well with the sauce of the oysters. The flavor of our entrees was on point. Was a little disappointed that the entrees were cold; however, the staff was very apologetic! I will definitely be back at this location.

Oysters = Great Drinks = Great Food = Great Dessert = Great Good vibes and good food

We've passed this restaurant a million times while shopping in this plaza. We were in the mood for something different and decided to give it a shot on a Saturday evening. We are not very familiar with this cuisine so can't comment on its authenticity, but what I will say is that we thought the food--and cocktails--were delicious! There were several large parties here when we arrived so we thought we wouldn't be able to get a table or would have to sit at the bar. The hostess and front of the house staff were extremely welcoming and they were able to seat us right away. Our server was very nice, but also attending to a nearby party of 10+ and dedicating a lot of time to them when he wasn't in the back. Tables of two with other servers were getting their orders waaaay faster than us. To drink, I had the spicy mango margarita and absolutely loved it - perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and sour. My bf had some kind of peach margarita thing which I thought was not as good as mine, but he enjoyed it. The food runners seemed to be confused about what was going on, we noticed a few times they brought out food to the wrong tables (including ours). I had the shrimp and andouille sausage with grits and I thought it was incredible. The sauce was more like a soup, not sure if it was supposed to be served that way, I would have enjoyed if I could taste the grits on their own without being doused. My bf ordered steak which I think we kind of knew from the get-go was a mistake. He wished that he had ordered something more traditional to the cuisine and regretted his decision, especially when it came out completely overcooked. For dessert we had the bread pudding. Even though I absolutely hate raisins, I still loved this dish. It was not overly sweet and the top/edges had a beautiful caramelization that added a lovely texture. All in all, loved (most) of the food but service was severely lagging. Maybe we would order takeout in the future, especially if we see that there are so many large parties.

Delicious, pricey,friendly service, clean environment. Absolutely love the real crab cakes

Always a great place to eat or drink. Sat outside with my girlfriend for lunch and the seating was clean, spacious, and a cool escape from the Georgia heat. We both came to have the Bistreaux Oysters and some Beignets as both are CRAZY delicious and scan over the menu for an entree or two. What caught our eye was the Salmon Stack on the menu as the chef's special. When I tell y'all we were NOT READY for how immaculate the dish was in presentation, flavor, and balance! Definitely a new favorite. Also enjoyed a Category 5 Hurricane and it was great strong sweet cocktail to finish it off our meal. Overall the service was just good enough and we have a wonderful lunch with some Beignets to take home.

I have visited this restaurant before but in the Hapeville location. It was excellent. Sadly the Decatur location did not provide the same experience. There was a little trouble with the table before I arrived. We went to celebrate my dad and son's birthday. They share the same day. For appetizers we had fried okra and gator bites. The okra was great. I am not a gator fan. It's always too chewy. My sister order the oyster. While eating she noticed there was a tag of some sort inside of the oyster. We informed them and instead of taking it back and brining a new plate. They came back with 1 oyster. Like really? We don't know if the other oysters were ok on the old plate. Just please take that off the bill. They did give good portions of food. I have the Grouper New Orleans and it's was really good. We had a variety of dishes at the table from Shrimp Etouffee, Jambalaya , seafood pasta. Some dishes were hits and some were misses. We ended with the Beignets. They were tasty. Overall it's was ok and I will stick to the Hapeville location.

Even thought the rain was heavy last night because of Hurricane Ida doing her thing we still managed to stop into this establishment for some GREAT food. The portions are huge and we both have lunch for today and dessert. The food is rich and flavorful. It just taste like Louisiana. Go here!! Our server ( Tyjanne) was superb!

First visit to this location. The restaurant was busy, but I was seated immediately. Decided to try a bowl of gumbo which had the dark roux. The flavors were rich, plenty of shrimp and rice, a good serving portion, but the okra was overcooked. The chargrilled oysters were excellent I have gone to the Perimeter location, but had a better dining experience at this location.

Listen! The food here was BOMB. Those Broiled oysters snatched my soul. They were so good that I tried to recreate them at home the next day. The Red Beans are also great, nice and creamy how I like them. Our sever was very friendly and the drinks were good too. I'd suggest making reservations (especially on the weekend) as their can be a wait. I'd definitely come back !

I had a blast with the Tuesday R&B band. The singer was awesome. The food was good and the drinks were . I'm not much on drinking and may have a drink once or twice a year. You didn't have a problem tasting the alcohol. I had to let it water down a bit. Someone who is a drinker would absolutely love it. I definitely suggest this place on Tuesday's if you like live bands.

Fried shrimp plate with potatoes here is great. Although it only comes with 8 pieces of shrimp, the plate is filling. Shrimp and grits dish is too spicy for me and the shrimp and sausage in the dish aren't great quality. I wouldn't recommend the beignets.

Great location & good food. Was able to get a table on New Year's Day and enjoyed a late lunch. The oysters were good but I do prefer them to have a bit more char on them.

Busy. Busy. Crowded. Food was amazing ( although I do not recommend the gumbo, tastes more like gravy to me) . Deserts were even better and HUGE. Our server was very nice.

Came in with a friend for a quick bite to eat & a drink. Kane was the bartender, his service was great! I ordered the Alligator bites & a cocktail. The Alligator was VERY over cooked & it tasted like it was cooked days prior & then fried again. The first cocktail was tasty but very little alcohol. I ended up just eating the bread pudding for dinner. Will not be rushing back because of the food.

We were at Walmart and saw this place and knew we had to give it a try. It was dinner time on Fathers Day but we got right in. Our server was nice and took our order right away. I ordered the Redfish Pontchartrain and my wife the crawfish combo. My fish dish was very good. Blackened redfish covered with crab meat and shrimp with a nice thick sauce. It came with dirty rice and corn. My wife especially loved the etoufee. It was thick and rich with a lot of crawfish. It was a nice dinner and a special Father's Day meal.

Good service and food! We both ordered the redfish and shared. It was good well. I wish it were a tad more spicy but still great. I also had a hurricane drink and they make em GOOD. Stop in for a visit if you want some Louisiana cuisine!

My husband and I used to frequent the Buckhead location when we lived over there but since relocating to the Decatur area, we were delighted to see one of these nearby! We love this place and we faithfully come to this restaurant so we were eager to check out the experience at this location. We came on a weeknight for dinner since we didn't feel like cooking. The staff was very friendly and our waitress was attentive. We ordered whiskey mules for drinks which were thoughtfully strong (shoutout to the bartender) and for dinner, I tried something different and got the Redfish Ponchartrain which was BUSSING! My photo shows how I devoured the meal as soon as I got it LOL! I'll definitely be getting that again my next visit there. We love this spot!

Went here for a Sunday lunch at about 1:00pm. We were sat pretty quickly and had good service. This was my second time here. I ordered the spicy jalapeño margarita. It was sweeter than I preferred and pretty spicy but still good. My partner got the hurricane and said it was pretty strong but he enjoyed it. For our entrees we had the Redfish Louisianne and the Redfish Ponchartrain. The rice did not have much flavor but altogether the dishes were good and the servings were pretty hefty. Will definitely be back!

Came here for a weekday lunch. We were 1 of maybe 8 tables in the whole restaurant. First beer took 30 minutes to come, second took over 20. There was NO ONE at the bar. I ordered a rare steak. It took over an hour and was medium well when it arrived. I didn't have any more time to wait for another one. At one point, one of the other servers stopped by to see if we needed anything and our primary server yelled at him that we were her table and he needed to leave us alone. I absolutely don't understand that at all. If someone is helping to make your guests happier, why would you possibly shoo them away? Two hours from start to finish is a horrendous level of service even on the busiest of shifts, but for a weekday lunch? Good gravy. I will not be back.

Final Thoughts: really enjoyed my meal here. Thought the drink selection was nice and unique. The menu options were plentiful, but not overwhelming. The food was cooked well with great flavors. Honestly, I don't feel like the food transported my back to Louisiana, but it was good for something we find in Atlanta. I would recommend this place to others and will probably be going back again sometime. See my more detailed review below. Always enjoy trying a place that serves Cajun food. My friend always tells me that you can't find good Cajun food outside of Louisiana (which is where he's from) but I think this place does pretty well. They have a pretty decent sized menu and serve alcohol as well. We went with a few cocktails, the Crawfish Combo and the pasta special. Cocktails: I can't remember the names of the drinks we got, but they were both unique in that they had jalapeños in them and were pretty spicy. They had good flavor though. Crawfish Combo: combination of crawfish etouffee and fried crawfish. Always end up ordering this dish at any restaurant that has it. The crawfish were cooked well and the etouffee had good flavors. The fried crawfish was crispy. Whole dish really came together nicely. Pasta Special: was a pasta with creamy sauce, shrimp, and andouille sausage. Can't really go wrong with andouille sausage! The shrimp were cooked well. Not chewy or overcooked. The sauce was also flavorful and had a great flavor and texture to the dish. The restaurant itself was clean and the service was great. Only small thing was that the price of the food was a little high, but I guess it is about what you might expect for this type of food.