Spicy Boy’s

The staff were beyond lovely and very silly LOL! I really appreciated the atmosphere as I ate here as my first meal going into Nashville! I got the shrimp po’boy! It was good but lacked some flavor and the fries were really yummy. For a drink I got a painkiller and it was so good! Very happy with the service and atmosphere.

I love crawfish, but this was so salty (no spice just straight salt) that I could barely eat the potato that came with it and didn’t even touch the corn. Only reason I could eat the crawfish is because the meat inside was luckily not as salty. Please whoever is steaming this give the option of no salt or less. This was bad. Also would of enjoyed having some type of tool to break open the crawfish pinchers to get the meat in there as well. Service was great though! Both bartenders were attentive and nice and everything is reasonably priced! Love the vibe as well. Will be back again to try something else

Laissez les bons temps rouler, y’all! Spicy Boys is straight-up fire—like a second line parade of flavor dancing on your taste buds. First off, the food? Lawd have mercy, I ain't never tasted spice and crunch harmonize so well. That chicken got that blessed by the angels kinda crisp, and the heat sneaks up on you like a good zydeco beat. Service? As warm as a Louisiana summer. These folks treat you like kin, and they know their way around some serious spice. Atmosphere? It’s got that laid-back, “grab a cold one and stay a while” kinda vibe. Ain't no rush, just good eats and good people. I moved to Nashville from New Orleans, and let me tell y’all—nothing has made me feel more at home than Spicy Boys. That first bite? Felt like I was back in the Big Easy, posted up with a po’ boy and a cold Abita. If you ain't been yet, you playin’ yourself. Grab a bite, get messy, and let that heat baptize your soul. Spicy Boys got that Cajun-approved kick! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great saints bar. Gumbo was dark, some thought too dark, some loved it. Boudin balls were great as well as the red beans and rice. Plenty of seating, Inside and out. No waitress, all counter service.

Came here for a late-night sit down with my boyfriend and was not disappointed! The Po Boys were authentic in taste and the Fried Shrimp Platter with the Cajun Fries and Potato Salad were also valid… staff was super friendly and catered to any needs. Will be coming back soon

The best cajun in Nashville ! We tried a bit of everything, the poboys, gumbo, wings & catfish were fantastic - the meat pie was the surprise star of the show. Staff was fun and the out door seating works for groups too 🤘🏼

Best shrimp 🍤 po-boys in town!! This is one of the tastiest Cajun food you can find in Nashville as long as you know what to order. I ordered the wings and they were atrocious, and should be taken off the menu completely but my friend ordered the shrimp po boy, and I couldn’t stop ordering that then onwards. I even dream about it some days. The bread is fresh, and well-made; shrimp is seasoned well and cooked to perfection. It’s not over cooked and rubbery. It’s juicy and tasty. It’s got lettuce and pickles to add freshness to this. You’d think you’ve travelled to New Orleans for a moment. You place your order at the counter near the entrance and find yourself a table or a seat at the bar. They bring your food and call out your name. You can place your drink orders separately at the bar. The order model of self-service is not super convenient but their food more than makes up for it. The outdoor seating area is lovely. I don’t have a single picture of the po boy because it gets eaten every time before I remember to click it. Their Cajun seasoned fries are good too. Cocktails were not good so I’d stick to beer if you’re like me and picky about your cocktails. There’s no parking, but you can easily find street parking within a block or two. There’s plenty of parking near Pharmacy beer garden too. Can’t wait to go there again. Don’t miss this place if you haven’t been there.

Absolutely delicious, would go back again. The roast beef was perfect and the chicken wings were amazing.

The gumbo was not that great! However, the daiquiri's and the service was good! The people were nice.

OMG I live in Oakland Ca, which prides itself on being a foodie destination. Maybe !!! But the love and passion I felt when I first stepped foot thru the door was only something that could happen in the South!! The food and hospitality were the best!!! The fried shrimp, Gumbo, Sausage Po Boy, Shrimp Po Boy, Fries, and Tennessee Sour Mash Old Fashions made me fall in love. Nothing like being reunited with a past love (TheSouff).

To start off, I feel like I simply placed the wrong order at spicy bois. When you arrive you are facing a menu and the seating area is behind you. After I ordered almost everyone in the bar who was eating was eating a plate of crawfish. It looked really good and they make it on the patio. I don't like writing negative reviews, but after paying over $30 for a shrimp po boy and a can of Diet Coke with a modest tip and I feel like it's probably fair. There are way too many other options in Nashville for better food at a lower price point to ever consider coming back. If you are going, find out if they are making the crawfish and consider ordering that instead. It's a smaller space inside with a few tables located around the property. Everyone I talked to was very nice. The food tasted fine. The sandwich bread was delicious. This one missed the mark for me in many ways though. I didn't feel like it was a premium dining experience for a $24 sandwich. It didn't come overloaded with shrimp. The atmosphere was warm and fun but so are 100 other places in town.

There are a few places that are just too good to share - you drop the idea on the tourists & citizens when you move to another city because you don't want them to ruin your dining experience. Spicy Boy's is what I'm talking about. It's a source of lèche bon, Cajun delicacies including Po'boy's, boudin & andouille. Now, save yourself the +560-mile drive to Jacob's in Laplace, LA, and ya Mama and dem ease on over to Justen's house.

The gumbo was hot, flavorful, and full of meat. I couldn't recommend it more! For the price of the shrimp po boy, I feel there should have been more shrimp on there, and the potato salad was a little too heavy on the mayonnaise. The service was so-so. The person at the counter was super nice, but the bartender kept ignoring me every time I tried to order a drink. Took 20 minutes to get a drink! The front of the restaurant is very chill, and the back patio is also very relaxed.

Creole cooking with a homely feel in homely East-Nashville. What else can you need? Meat pie is flaky and rich. Gumbo is a bit disappointing, as it tastes burt to me, but otherwise is still pretty good. The real gems are the po-boys. The andouille po-boy specifically is top-tier! Great amount of wonderful tasting sausage, and the toppings complement it well. Not to mention the bread is perfectly soft and crunchy.

Spicy boys is sooooo good. Specifically, the seasoning on everything is awesome. You really can't go wrong but I usually get the shrimp poboy. The frozen drinks at the bar are awesome - pretty strong so beware. People are laid back and awesome, the vibe is cool especially the patio during good weather, and if you're wanting to watch a Saints game you've found the right place.

A great spot to stop in and grab a quick bite. Great seasoning, great taste, and an overall great bang for only a few bucks. Service is always good and the bar in the back is a great atmosphere to just hang out and be with friends. Always make sure to get a side of cajun fries!

It looks like just a house on the outside, but man is it delicious! You place your order first and sit down. My husband got a surf and turf po boy, and I got the fried shrimp platter. Both entrees were huge and packed with flavor. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the spices were tasty. The fries were crispy on the outside too. The servers were kind, and so were the bar tenders. The second half of the restaurant is a bar and is a great place to have a drink while waiting for food. Their drink pack a punch too! There are numerous tables inside and out as well. This is the best Cajun food in Nashville!

I Was visiting from Chicago for a few days. An ad on TikTok popped up about this place. It seemed interesting. So We tried it late on Friday night. It was fantastic! So happy we found this place. The po boy shrimp was fantastic and the gumbo was out of this world. I love the feel of the place, nice bar area as well. We had a drink there, over all great experience and the food was top notch!

Amazing po boys / the bread was perfect. Service was attentive for only a few people working. Will definitely be back for more!

We actually really loved this place!! We sat at the bar, watched sports and had a great time. We had the shrimp plate (tasted like corn meal breading - good). The debris fries were really good and easily a meal on their own. Wife really enjoyed her mushroom poboy, she was a little shocked with the portion of the full sized poboy lol, next time she will probably get the half size. Good beer, looks like they make some good drinks as well. Will go again!!

Delicious food, great patio, kind service, and good prices! We went for lunch to get some crawfish and they had a special of $12/lb. My sister got the crawfish with corn and potatoes and I ordered a fried shrimp poboy with fries. So good, the seasonings were fantastic. I used to work at a crawfish/cajun place long time ago, and this blows it out of the water. On a beautiful day the patio and outdoor space would be great too, we got there later in the day so it was full but there were still some tables inside! Will definitely be back regularly.

Came to Nashville for a few days and my boyfriend wouldn't stop talking about crawfish, so I looked it up on yelp and found this place! We are so glad we did. The first day we came was on a weekday, so the crawfish wasn't available. Luckily our flight was later on Saturday, so we were able to come by and enjoy a boil before we left! Both slushy drinks were pretty strong and tasted delicious. Lastly, I wanna give thanks to Richard who made us feel right at home and kept a great conversation.

The main problem with this place is the inconsistency. I've been here probably around 7 times. There have been times when it's amazing but there's also times where it's downright horrible. I grew up eating gumbo so I usually get that and sometimes it's phenomenal but probably a third of the time it tastes burnt and the flavor is bad. It's really a shame because I love Cajun food but I'm tired of leaving this place disappointed. The fries are always great though.

Gumbo Classic Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Po Boys are your classic NOLA's inspired dishes. Give it a try. Great local place to hang with friends and have a quick bite to eat. Though-not a vegetarian friendly place.

First time here & we loved it! Big fan of Po Boys & they have the bread to match! Same bread as you'll get in New Orleans! Staff is great & will definitely return!

Really loved our meal here at Spicy Boys! The shrimp in the poboy was Gulf shrimp. They were fried crispy but not overly & chewy. I haven't had a decent poboy in a few years. So I really enjoyed it. Nice treat, considering I wasn't home in NOLA. The bread was delicious! Nice bite. Roast beef was flavorful and juicy, the gravy was tasty. Love the decor and the saints flag flying out front.

Went here because we are from Nola and we were looking for crawfish. Found them to be a bit mushy ( hopefully not dead before it was cooked ) but seasoned ok. I've had the shrimp poboy 2x. Taste is good, but the amount of shrimp is lacking. Love the taste of the roast beef poboy. Gumbo was also great, nice dark roux. Having Crystal is great.

This is hands down my favorite place in Nashville. Feels like home. They even made Thanksgiving turkey for all of us transplants. They even have a patio for our dogs.

I genuinely can't say enough good things about this place. As a Texas/Tennessee transplant, the gumbo here is just spicy enough to make me feel the Texas heat/but the crispy beers and strong drinks here bring me down to Earth. The Grand Isle is a beautiful riff on a Tokyo Iced Tea, and the Hamms is always a solid crispy boi beer choice. Happy Hour is from 4-6 on weekdays and they occasionally have oyster happy hours with buck a shuck oysters. I almost don't want to write about this place because it's such a gem. Also, shout-out to Jax and Justin. You're kickass!

We had a pretty good meal here. We came with some friends, as this place is relatively new and we all wanted to try it. The locale is pretty minimalistic, with counter service and a simple menu. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have a nice beer and cocktail menu with a wide selection. We got some po boys, one with a side of fries, the other with some of the Zapp's spicy Cajun crawtator chips. The po boys were good, sort of hipster-y tasting (if that makes any sense) to go with their minimalist aesthetic. The fries were really nice: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and generously seasoned. I'm happy we tried this place, it has some solid Cajun food that we always enjoy. I'd definitely recommend it if you're wanting some Cajun and are in the area!

Great place, first time having crawfish, and these guys delivered. The seasoning was just right. We had a pound each, and my young daughter, who was at first apprehensive, kept saying "May I have another?" People friendly, tables clean, food done just right. Terrific experience.

Could this complete the holy trinity of restaurants at the corner of Mcferrin and Eastland? Spicy Boy's has already been posting strong reviews in their first month of operation, with legendary neighbors Mas Tacos and the Pharmacy, two of Nashville's most impeccable eateries. It's tough to compete on any block in Music City with such an iconic culinary scene! But this restaurant opened by Baton Rouge natives is paying meticulous attention to a level of quality that will give them an edge. If you want an idea of the perfectionist approach to food preparation, the owners wouldn't even agree to open a Cajun restaurant unless they could acquire bread from the Leidenheimer Baking Company in New Orleans. That's the famous bread that makes authentic Po' Boys possible, and it makes for one beautiful sandwich at Spicy Boy's! On that note, my selection was obvious, a half catfish Po' Boy sizable enough to be filling with crispy catfish that flakes apart in your mouth, fresh shredded lettuce, pickles, and tomato, mayo, and that wonderfully authentic bread! The Cajun fries are good too, maybe a little salty, but definitely among the higher end of the fry spectrum for quality. If the lines look long at the famed taco stand and burger joint nearby, pop into Spicy Boy's and you won't be disappointed! They were out of andouille and beignets on my visit, struggling to keep some items in stock because of their exponentially growing popularity. Spicy Boy's is becoming quite the craze. But trust me, you'll find something on the menu that's available and worth eating! They're absolutely slammed unless you visit on Saturday at opening time, or 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on a weekday. Even in a relatively empty restaurant, it will take about 45 minutes to get your food as everything is made fresh, but it was worth my wait.

My husband brought home the burger and fries for me and it was decent. The burger was flavored well and the toppings were great, however the bread was a little tough. I'd like to try Spicy Boy's again in person, since I'm sure it reflects much better than a to go order. I'm still full and happy, though.

Stopped in on Sunday afternoon, large bar with games on. Also has a nice outdoor seating area. We had the gumbo and dry rub wings, both were extremely good. Will be back!

I love everything about this place! Fair price, good ambiance (love me some old school jazz), and most importantly, they have the best gumbo in town (quite possibly the best gumbo I've ever had) I'll be back for sure

I enjoy spicy food but I under estimated how hot their things might be. I 100% did it to myself and they have a ton of non-spicy foods. Would def go back.

The flavor is on point! OG Chicken sandwich, fried chicken, cauliflower bites...yum! I wish I didn't live so far so I could eat here more often!

We decided to give this place a try despite the lower reviews! We were greeted and the smell of Cajun crawfish immediately got my attention from outside the place. It truly reminds me of a New Orleans restaurant. My husband got catfish and I got crawfish I'm so glad I went here because I love a little spice and this was perfect! Wish I had more but it was $20lb. Still a great eat! Definitely worth it!

Very disappointed. Crawfish was raw. I'll start with that. I'm from deep Mississippi and crawfish is my favorite food. Their crawfish was severely undercooked and one of the claws was literally jello. The waiter served 3lbs of crawfish over the rail to the lower deck and dropped multiple without an apology or response of any kind. Sausage came burnt to a crisp and actually cut up, so you know the cook saw how burned and still decided to cut and serve. We sent it back and the waiter was like oh yeah that's burned. Really standoffish staff. Great beer though! Also, a mile from the Titans stadium and Saints stuff everywhere. Super disrespectful.

Who Dat! This place rules. Great Cajun food. Solid neighborhood joint. I used to live in New Orleans and these boys doin it right.

Very cool spot located across the street from The Pharmacy and on the same side of Mas Tacos in a small renovated house turned into a great cool New Orleans Louisiana food spot with a full bar (beer permit is close). I order the roast beef sandwich with fry's and then proceed to bar in the next room which was well stocked. The service was quick and friendly. Drinks were perfect as I enjoyed a pain killer and a Long Island tea. Perfect day to sit on the outside deck (small), but great during a great sunny day. My sandwich arrived and I quickly made quick work of the poo boy. Super tasty and the bread was totally legit. I thought that I accidentally ordered the large, but I was correct in choosing the small that I barely finished. Huge quantity of food with great ingredients. Great place and I will be back soon...

Best po boy I have had since leaving Louisiana. A little pricy but everything is these days. The fries with the drippings are great too.

Great atmosphere, and I really wanted to like this place. But it took me a little while to realize just how consistently sub-par it is. I tried to excuse the bad service as one-offs, but they weren't. From poorly prepared food, difficulty to get a drink, and interactions with staff, I am always left disappointed. I really hate leaving reviews for many reasons, but after hearing a little hype about this place and trying it several times, I felt a small nag to make Yelp account. I will at least say I didn't hate the Shrimp Po' Boy, but it was pretty boring. Do NOT get the crawfish. I love crawfish and grew up going to boils, and the crawfish I was served was undercooked and poorly seasoned. Edit: Wow, the owner sure is easily offended. Does he think the amount of crawfish he buys makes it automatically cooked? And I said several specific things about why this place is awful. What a childish response. I said nothing about the owner, but apparently they felt the need to put me down personally.

The staff is great! The food is fine. My vegetarian friend really enjoyed his food. There is a fun vibe on the weekend.

This place is so good. Small menu of cajun favorites done extremely well. The staff and atmosphere are laid back, casual, and friendly. Charming and eclectic notes of a dive bar. Definitely a neighborhood favorite.

Man y'all are sleeping on Spicy Boy's!!! The catfish poboy and Cajun fries was absolutely delicious!! Served as fresh as it gets and in a large portion. 9.7 out of ten

My first Yelp review in a long time. This place is DELICIOUS. I could not recommend it enough. Seriously delicious Cajun food and drinks.

Food was great! I thought I was back in NOLA! I had the andouille sub. I ate at the bar and the bar tender was very helpful and friendly!

I was anticipating a good meal given the reviews. What I got was a mixed bag. They have a little parking lot with a handicapped space. Nice easy ramp to walk up to the door. Friendly staff who greeted me and explained the set up. I ended up sitting at the bar, otherwise there it seemed it was self-service. A waiter would have been nice. Ordered a cup of gumbo, a meat pie and bread pudding to take home after the meal. The meat pie was delicious! Flaky, nice spicy meat filling served with a dipping sauce. The gumbo was a dark roux with tasty chicken and sausage. Unfortunately, the rice was not cooked through and thus, hard and crunchy. When I mentioned this, I was not offered any comp for that dish nor even an apology. The bread pudding was ok with a nice sauce to go with it. I prefer my bread pudding with a bit more custard. A mixed bag.

Good vibes only at spicy boys. This converted home features great food and a easy going laid back bar. The building has a very unique layout featuring a large patio. The bar area is a focal point with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. And the food lives up to the hype. Fair warning when ordering po boys, the half is normal and the whole is enormous. The surf and turn was fantastic loaded with tender roast beef and layered with perfectly fried shrimp. Could not ask for more.

This place is amazing! Very family oriented. Our flight for delayed and we were just trying to kill time with our 18 bags of luggage, and ubered here before they even opened. They let us sit on the patio with all of our stuff to wait. We ordered the gumbo, po boys and crawfish. Everything was mouthwatering! The potato salad is to die for and everyone is so friendly and accommodating. The bartender also killed it with delicious mojitos and margaritas. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We will most definitely be back next time we're in Nashville!

Had lunch with my daughter. We had a fried shrimp poboy, a roast beef poboy, Cajun fries, and a cup of gumbo. All of these were excellent, and authentic Louisiana cuisine. Service was quick, food was fresh and hot.

Decent food, nice vibe, sat at the bar after the lunch hour rush. Bartender apparently had to cover a few roles - cooking, serving, on top of entertaining guest. Ordered Gumbo *** missing that authentic flavor. Shrimp platter *** smaller than popcorn shrimp. Ants were crawling on the bar, area doesn't appear to have been swept in awhile. Potato salad had hair in it. - sure if wasn't intentional, just saying. Place is new and help is hard to find. Definitely support the local business and I'll give them another shot if I find myself wanting a step up from Popeyes with a cool vibe.

Well I wanted to eat there for the first time. The table and I sent down at still had food from the previous Customer. A waitress never came by to clean up the table or take my order and there were no menus available at the table. I waited 10 minutes. No luck. It wasn't real busy. I left.

I loved the shrimp po'boy. I'll be back to sample more of their offerings. The decor got me in the mood to watch football.

Absolutely the worst gumbo me and 4 others agree upon that we have ever had. And quite literally some of the worst food I've ever had in general. It was a soupy rice, meat bowl with the most overly burnt roux I've ever tasted. The only reason I can not give this a lower score is that the most picky person in our group said she liked the Po Boy. I will try this place again, maybe, but will never taste that cesspool that they call gumbo again. Seriously replace the guy who makes that and hire a real cajun.

Beignets? Gumbo? Surf & Turf Po Boy? Yes, yes, and yes! This place can sell out of bread and beignets, from what I hear. It's also on a very busy corner. So we wandered in before noon on a Saturday and had the place to ourselves. Everything was delicious. Bartender was friendly. Great addition to the neighborhood!