Maxine's On Saint James
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Cajun & Creole soul food: fried chicken, jambalaya, shrimp & grits
Cajun & Creole soul food: fried chicken, jambalaya, shrimp & grits
"When the night calls for creamy, Cajun-seasoned shrimp and grits (or chicken and waffles, or chicken and sausage gumbo, or jambalaya), call Maxine’s on Saint James. The Roxbury restaurant has built a solid fanbase for its excellent renditions of Southern comfort food favorites. Don’t forget to top off your order with a cup of banana pudding." - Erika Adams
"For me, grits are the ultimate comfort food, and the grits at Maxine’s On St. James in Roxbury are on another level. My go-to order is the shrimp and grits, doused in a peppery, herby sauce that warms me to my core, and by some alchemy the takeout version doesn’t clump up during travel. Maxine’s is known for its Cajun and Creole cooking and delivers exactly the creamy, buttery solace I crave." - Erika Adams
"Maxine’s On St James is a local destination for Cajun and Creole cooking. Order the jambalaya tossed with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, étouffée (similar to a jambalaya but more of a chicken-sausage-shrimp stew served over rice, rather than mixed together), and a glorious number of baked fish dishes served with grits on the side." - Erika Adams
"I found the soul food at Maxine’s On Saint James superb; with Cajun- and Creole-inspired dishes such as jambalaya, étouffée, and po’ boys, a visit will transport you to Louisiana, if only for a moment. Maxine’s is open for takeout and delivery via ChowNow, DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, Seamless, and Uber Eats." - Eater
"Maxine’s on Saint James is serving Louisiana-inspired cuisine like shrimp po’ boys, jambalaya, étouffée, and banana pudding. Try the fried catfish with collared greens and Creole corn on the side. The chicken and waffles are also on point." - Terrence Doyle