The Rougaroux

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Friendly staff. First time visiting and they recommended so interesting dishes. Chicken was very flavorful and tender. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Found a table on the inside near the corner. Not a very big restaurant on the inside but it feels very cozy. Would definitely visit again when I am in Birmingham.

If you're looking for a truly exceptional dining experience, look no further! This place is definitely worth going out of your way to get there. Everything on the menu sounds incredible, and what we tried yesterday was to die for (and trust me, that's not an exaggeration!). My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We'll definitely be back! Plus the decor is too spooky-cute!

If you are looking for an authentic slice of the Big Easy while in the Magic City, look no further. The gumbo is good and even when made with bay shrimp, the flavors of the trinity are detectable by the third spoonful. The Boudin is flavorful and homemade. Much better than store bought. The top-shelf bloody Mary is the perfect brunch cocktail. So, when you're hungry in your Subaru, you can do much worse than Rougaroux. They have sandwiches, they have stew. Serving all, even loupgaroux.

10/10 all around food, service, and atmosphere. It was my first time there. I got the Ferdi Special recommended by my Uncle and it did not disappoint. Creole Fries were also very good.

This little mom and pop shop has it all! Cajun food, funky decor, and a New Orleans vibe. Delicious food

Wow, what a friendly place! This isn't a fancy restaurant, but the food is fabulous! I had the shrimp po boy and my husband had the special chicken and fried pickle po boy. We also had an order of hush puppies. Huge portions and yummy! I'd come again if I was in the area!

A great fund while visiting Birmingham! Very cute little cottage with artist expression l. Atmosphere is fun, and the food is great! Shrimp Po Boy, fried green tomatoes and cold beer. The gumbo smelled amazing. I wish I would tried that too. Great staff! [Perhaps the owners?) Thanks for your hospitality!

I love the Rougaroux. I've had at least a dozen meals here and have never been disappointed. Today we met friends there who are frequent visitors to NOLA but had never visited the Rougaroux. We got gumbo, hush puppies, red beans & rice, and some poboys. The food was a treat for the taste buds (thank you Amanda! ❤️). Service was excellent as usual. The atmosphere and decor are south Louisiana dive perfection - the only thing missing is shells instead of gravel underfoot. The Rougaroux is a BHM jewel.

I love this spot. Now please understand, all you, wanna be foodies, I love this place for what it is. It is a counter service Cajun restaurant they bring you the food to the table in a basket. The interior is an eclectic, cool old house with voodoo vibe. The people are friendly, efficient and accommodating. The food is fantastic. I had the gumbo with yes potato salad in it. A poor boy. And in my opinion, everything was just right. So go enjoy this neighborhood spot for exactly what it is a super cool place to get some really good food and Chill in an unpretentious environment. And there's nothing left for you to do but go get you some!

The food was just alright. I used to live a few blocks away when I lived in Birmingham and it's always been good, just not great. The gumbo was ok... I've had better. The sandwich was just ok as well. I was really looking forward to the lemongrass and chilis but all I could taste was an over abundance of garlic. The frozen cocktails were the highlight of the meal. They were really tasty; we tried the rum punch and the vodka/lemonade/St.German one as well. Actually, the true highlight was the service we received. Everyone was so sweet yet professional. Really wonderful service.

The Viet Cajun Seafood Po'Boy.... Nothing more to say. Viet Cajun Seafood Po'Boy. Get it. Please. Very New Orleans styled aesthetic, nestled in the Avondale neighborhood in a bungalow in an alleyway. Well kept, safe area. Service was ok.

The service here is always great! The food comes out quickly and staff is always polite. I love the laid back atmosphere, and the funky posters and signs decorating the walls. The patio here is the perfect chill place to meet up with friends and have a nice meal together. Their shrimp po boy is about as good as it gets for a seafood dish not served on the coast. The batter on the shrimp is perfection, and the sandwich is dressed perfectly. Only downside is the fries are not well seasoned and are only good if you spend the extra quarters for more sauce.

Service was great. I love the decor of the place., the New Orleans vibe is stellar. The prices have gone up slightly but memory of the food validated the worth. I got the blackened catfish and gumbo and both were still as good as before. You can have chicken, shrimp or both in your gumbo. I chose shrimp. One note is it's a cashless, so you have to use your card.

Food was great!!!! I like the shrimp more than the oysters. i didn't have enough lemon to eat with it but the two oysters i had was tender ! Fries fantastic and!!!! THEY MAKE THEIR OWN Tartar SAUCE!! Got to order a lot of sauce ! The star of the meal is the red beans and rice OMG take me back to New Orleans!!! Service was great and the ambiance is low key

Great Cajun food despite the fact that we thought we had pulled up to a haunted house. Workers were friendly and the decor was kitschy and fun. Gumbo and blackened catfish poboy were on point. The bread was delicious. Large selection of hot sauces. My only big suggestion is that I would have liked a blackened fish basket entree option.

Great food!! We were in town for a race at Barber and found the recommendation for this restaurant. Such good food!

The Rougaroux is the spot for Cajun food in Bham! We shared a few things, but the Smoked Chicken and Bacon specialty poboy was absolutely delish! The spice of the sauce and the jalapeños, mixed with the creamy pimento cheese, was a great combination. Endless flavor! We originally came for one of the weekend specials that ended up sold out, but we weren't disappointed because this was a fabulous backup.

The Rougaroux is just all around delicious. I ordered the burger of the day to-go and it didn't disappoint. It had a well seasoned patty topped with cheese, bacon, and fried jalapeños. Sooo tasty! The fries were also hot and crispy, a win all around.

We had a fantastic meal at The Rougaroux! The New Orleans-themed atmosphere made us feel like we'd stepped right into the heart of the French Quarter. I had the catfish with greens--both were flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. My husband ordered a po' boy that he swears was the best he's ever had--crispy, loaded, and seasoned just right. Friendly service and great vibes all around. We'll definitely be coming back!

I love local owned restaurants more so than those other chain restaurants and this one was so great and unique and pure. The food was super authentic and delicious and the server that I placed my order with was super kind and helpful. It's a cool place to hang out with friends or customers or even solo. It's a best place.

Stopped in here on my way south to Florida and it really hit the spot. I got the shrimp po-boy and it was perfect. The bread was soft, the shrimp weren't overcooked and I couldn't get enough of the sauce. My food came out quick and the interior of this place is really cool. Since this was my first time, I asked the guy at the front what I should get and he said that the shrimp po-boy was probably the best sandwich on the menu to serve as an introduction to the awesomeness that is Rougaroux. I'll definitely be stopping back here when I'm passing through again!

Great good at a funky little spot!! This place is a hidden gem amongst Birmingham with good Cajun food and friendly people to boot!! They have a good selection of po'boys and some assorted Cajun sides. Give them a shot!

The service was phenomenal. All staff was friendly and made suggestions regarding the menu. Nice chill atmosphere The food was delicious. We shared a couple of shrimp baskets and the viet po boy. The Bathrooms were clean!

We enjoyed our dining experience at the Rougaroux. The staff is fun and friendly! The regular menu has all of the Cajun classics like po boys, red bean and rice, and gumbo. The special menu is enticing. The brisket burger is mouthwatering, flavorful, and delicious. The outdoor seating is cozy and comfy. We will be back to try the wings!

Kind staff and fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Gumbo was smoky, delicious and flavorful. The andouille sausage was flavorful as well. The seafood étouffée was good but could have been more flavorful. The Vietnamese poboy could have benefitted from some added sauce or acidity.

Many times restaurants will advertise Cajun food, but it doesn't meet true NOLA standards. The Rougaroux rises to the occasion! The fried shrimp was lightly battered and fresh. The seafood gumbo with andouille sausage and shrimp was tasty, but not too spicy. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The eclectic and quirky decorations make you feel like you're in South Louisiana. Way to geaux Rougaroux!

Great food and such friendly staff! Got the viet cajun seafood po'boy. The shrimp was so tender, cooked properly (not dry and chewy) and well seasoned. Couldn't really tell if there was crawfish in there but that's fine since the shrimp was so well cooked. My only critique is that there was not enough of the meat to offset the thickness of the bread. Wish there was more stuffing because it was so good. The fries were perfect. I don't even like crinkle cut fries but these were so crispy and crunchy and fresh. Paired with the well seasoned remoulade , it was a great dish. We split the sandwhich between two of us and it was a solid lunch. Staff deserves its own highlight. They were so friendly and social.

Awesome little spot with wonderful food. The shrimp and hush puppies were delicious! Loved the decor and outside patio.

A hidden gem! I was so happy to finally be able to cross this off of my list. All I got this time was the Oyster Rockefeller Poboy and a Hurrmosa drink which were both SO good. The fried oysters were seasoned perfectly and all of the ingredients came together great. The Hurrmosa was a partially frozen drink which was strong! I definitely felt it. The restaurant is small inside, with most of the seating outside. It's decorated to the max in New Orleans decor which I liked. I'll definitely be back to bring more people and enjoy something else. Can't wait to try their Homewood location which is closer to me!

Fun find in Birmingham. Cool place with good food & drink. I had oyster po boy which was big & loaded with yummy oysters. BF got 1/2 & 1/2 beef detritus & shrimp po boy plus tried the homemade boudin.

By far, the best Red beans and rice in the city. Having lived in the New Orleans area, it was really nice to find some good spicy New Orleans style red beans. The server was grand enough to remove the sausage for me. A big bowl of the rice and beans with a side order of hush puppies really hit the spot. I was disappointed in the fact that they did not have the vegan burger as stated on the daily special menu, but the server was so accommodating in offering to prepare different vegan dishes as a substitute. Ok, let's discuss the vibe...an old house with a couple of lean too added for outdoor seating. The vibe was that of an old school house party with a couple of TVs to enjoy Saints games or your favorite team sports. The vibe was vibing indeed. Yes indeed I will return.

The food is excellent service was great I have no complaints I wouldn't say this is a family establishment due to it feeling more like a bar however they do have a kids menu I went during the day so fairly quiet most definitely will be back by the way the boudain was great

i've had this restaurant on my list for a while now and finally decided to give it a try. the atmosphere is very relax and cozy, this is not a restaurant you dress up for. their food and alcohol menu is limited but overall they have good selections. i sat at the bar so the service was good. the bartender was very attentive and within reach. i tried out a boudin link, as well as a classic fried catfish poboy with a side of cajun fries. i was actually shocked at the portions because of how much food it actually was. i'm taking off a star because i do believe the price is a little steep (the po boys don't come with fries, gota order as an add-on). the spicy remoulade wasn't spicy and had a strong vinegar taste. also, the cajun fries were just... regular fries LOL. i did slightly taste the cajun seasoning, but for $5 i believe they could dress these up a little bit more perhaps with extra toppings. :)

Stopped by for Lunch on Saturday at their Forrest Park location and was disappointed for the first time, ever. Perhaps, they had the "2nd String" working that day? I ordered my favorite sandwich, The Ferdi Special, and Unsweetened Tea. The Ferdi had very little of the pot roast drippings, making the cabbage a tad dry. The pot roast drippings and Crystal Hot Sauce make this sandwich! Overall, it was ok, Just not how they usually make it. Oh, and the tea tasted horrible. Made me wonder when was the last time they cleaned the rubber seal in the urn. Those things can get slimy if not cleaned daily, which makes the tea taste awful instead of fresh. I'm not one to complain at a restaurant (my family ran a deli for years), so I ate my sandwich and didn't drink any more of the tea. The Ferdi was below average and the tea was horrible. Hope they are better next time. Usually, their food is great, so I'm hoping this was a one-off.

This place is a dive with very good food. Had the gumbo and mufaletta which we ordered at the bar and was served quickly. Both were very tasty! Look forward to returning and trying some other dishes.

I was visiting Birmingham for the first time and this was the first place my friend took me - it was a great introduction to southern food for me! The servers gave us fantastic recs and were all really kind. Also loved the decor here, very unique!

The staff were pleasant and as always the food was GOOD. I ordered gumbo & boudin this time but my usual go to is Blacken catfish po boy.

Customer service was good and the food did not take long to arrive as it was nice and hot. Tried the Viet Cajun Seafood aka a crawfish and shrimp po boy. The sauce was good. My only critique is that I did not like fries or chips did not automatically come with the sandwich as it was sold separately

IM JUST A PO'BOY NOBODY LOVES ME! Working in the food industry has introduced me to some amazing hidden gems among other restaurants that I would have never known about unless someone had suggested them. The Rougaroux being one of the top places I have heard about nonstop. For those who are unaware, the word Rougaroux translates to ware-wolf. A person in the transitional period between man and wolf. The Rougaroux resturant is located in the Forest Park area of Birmingham. A beautiful area of town with some restaurants and boutique shops alike. This restaurant serves up New Orleans style food from the classics like red beans and rice, gumbo and if course a wide range of o boys. Some traditional and others a lot more unique ones too. I believe that this resturant is perfect from the way it is displayed and its outlook right down to the food everything screams and I mean SCREAMS Nola. You cannot have a creole/Nola style resturant without it looking like a house that was reincarnated into a resturant. That's the Nola way. Rougaroux from the outside looks just like this. A house that was refurbished and turned into a resturant, yet still gives off a homey vibe to it. It was suggested that you need to know what to order from here in order to have a good experience. When i came in for lunch today I knew exactly what to order. I ordered a Roast Beef Debris and by golly that sandwich was delicious. It was thick, moist and had a bit of a kick of spice to it. Absolutely delicious. I was a little worried as this sandwich is pretty big, but I kept eating until I couldn't anymore. This sandwich is pretty messy so if you are to order it, lots of napkins and possibly a fork is needed. Overall, I loved my experience here and will be happy to return. Everything from the ascetic, to the overall atmosphere, you almost forget you are in Birmingham Alabama while eating here. I am sure this is a hopping place on the weekends a well as during the month of Mardi Gras. Add this spot to your list if you are staying in town for the holiday.

Great food Muffuleta was outstanding. We always enjoy the food here.. next time we want to try the burger of the day.Nice people running the place.

Don't let the modest decor fool you. The real treasure is inside on the plate. DELICIOUSNESS in every bite.

Drove down from TN to try this place out and we are so happy we did. Everything was so good and bursting with flavor. My husband got the surf and turf po boy, while I got the oyster rockefeller po boy and then we split the shrimp gumbo with a scoop of potato salad in the middle. Never had potato salad with gumbo before but it worked. The gumbo was meaty and had nice heat level and spice. My sandwhich was good, had alot of oysters and the bread was so soft which made getting a perfect bite of everything each time. We both loved the turf side of my husband's sandwich so much that we already know what we will get the next time we go back. The debris part had tons of melt in your mouth meat and the bread just soaked up the juice with every bite without making it soggy. They have a decent parking lot but it does fill up pretty quickly. Service is good but a heads up they don't take cash just cards. The ambiance is very new orleans with alot of different decor that all flow together with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Can't wait to come back again and highly recommend.

Super unique restaurant. Definitely gives the New Orleans type of vibe. Decided to take my dad here. I ordered the fried catfish po boy and my dad ordered the blackened catfish po boy. Both both ordered gumbo with our po boys. We both enjoyed our food and would definitely dine here again. We ordered inside and decided to sit outside, our server brought our food out once our orders were ready. Staff was friendly and helpful.

I have been meaning to write about Rougaroux. Tucked away in the Forest Park neighborhood, the Rougaroux transports you to the back streets of New Orleans. Walking through the gravel paved path passing the outdoor patio and fans, the humidity and heat today actually did make it feel like New Orleans. There is a small dining area inside. It has simple tables and chairs with walls adored with a theme that can only be described by one word, Halloween. There are also 4 large tvs in each corner placed high above near the ceiling. There's plenty of seating outside with fans. Their menu is simple and straightforward: gumbo, boudin, poboys, great drinks (daiquiries), some desserts. Their poboys include the traditional shrimp, oysters, catfish, but they also have roast beef and gravy fries and cheese poboys if you're adventurous. Then there's also their "specialty" poboys which include the oysters rockefeller, blackened catfish, lemongrass fried chicken, bbq shrimp, surf & turf and viet cajun shrimp. There are "Sides" but they're not included with your poboy. They include creole fries, red beans & rice, potato salad, pepper slaw, collard greens or zapps chips. They only listed one dessert: white chocolate bread pudding with pecan praline rum sauce. I have had their gumbo on a previous visit and to say it is a slice of Louisiana is an understatement. Today I tried their Blackened Catfish poboy. This was certainly a "specialty" poboy because the perfectly blackened catfish was covered with fresh green onions, corn, red pepper relish served on a perfect bun that was coated with a smoked tomato aioli and lemon. It was delicious and the flavors just exploded in my mouth. Yom Yom Yom! If this place was across the street from my house, I would eat here every day until I got bored then go back in a couple of days. If you're a seafood fan; if you're a fan of Cajun flavors, the Rougaroux needs to be on your dining list. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

A bit disappointed. For $17 you'd figure the sandwich would be filled up and/or come with a side. I left hungry. The honeysuckle cocktail did not taste good either. The cashier took 3 peoples orders in the middle of ours which was a bit rude and confusing..don't think I'll be coming back.

I like the New Orleans vibe! When I went, there was some live music, so that was great. The frozen drinks were fantastic, gave me Bourbon St vibes. There wasn't a lot to pick from on the menu, but the catfish po' boy was amazing! The smoked chicken wings were flavorful. The gumbo was decent. They didn't really have any condiments for the chicken fingers and fries they serve for kids. If you want to try unique po' boy sandwiches, this is the spot!

Red beans and rice is off the chain!drinks fiyah too lol def will be coming back...I can only imagine football season

I like the food at both locations, but impartial to the original in the little pink house. Great oyster or shrimp poboys or 1/2 and 1/2- get extra remoulade- like the fried chicken livers and the seafood gumbo. The gumbo does not come with rice so order a side. Consistent and the use gulf shrimp and not the terrible no- taste farm-raised!!

When visiting Birmingham I looked for something different and I stubbled a pond this gem. I ordered the oyster Rockefeller poboy and the viet Cajun shrimp poboy. The place was kinda spooky at night I parked in the back. Walked in and it was a real vibe! Food so good! I will bring the rest of my family next time

This is a funky cool place for the young, hip and cool crowd with covered patio and some outdoor dining. They've done a great job providing a French Quarter vibe in Forest Park. The food is authentic Cajun fare, Po Boys, Muffulettas, gumbo, and other New Orleans favorites. I had the Surf and Turf Po Boy. I must admit I pondered how good could a beef Po Boy be? As it turns out, really quite tasty is the resounding answer. These folks even make their own house hot sauce. Laissez les bons temps!!

Funky, unique, quirky and rememberable restaurant!!! New Orleans, Mardi Gras vibe for sure. Got the BBQ shrimp Po boy, and fried oyster Poboy. Husband loved the fried oyster Poboy... The BBQ shrimp Po boy for me had too much rosemary flavoring, I'm not sure why it said BBQ as it tasted nothing of BBQ and had to be eaten with utensils... Not pick up-able and not my favorite but will come back to try another. You have to order up at the counter, get a number and find a seat inside or outside under the covered patio. Several people had brought their dogs, which is OK until you sit next to someone that has a hyper, yappie dog or 2! Definitely a place you want to give a try and decide for yourself.

Amazing authentic Cajun food for this area, can't get anything like it anywhere else! Absolutely loved this place. Gumbo was 10/10!

Great food- funky cool place Dog friendly ‍ Been twice when on road trip through the area... check it out!

I got the oyster Rockefeller po'boy and Cajun fries . I was able to modify it without bacon because I don't eat Pork. Service was great and fast, I ate outside clean atmosphere no bugs and the food was so fresh and hot. Would definitely recommend.

Everything I have eaten there is delicious! You can't go wrong at Rougaroux! Love the cool vibe in their NOLA decor.

Food was excellent and The staff were very nice. Being a Nola native this hidden gem was a great taste of home while traveling in Alabama.

Food: Not good. It's a creol kind of Louisiana based menu it looks like but it misses the mark completely. The collard greens were sweet, tough, pork laden and waaayyy too spicy. I think the cook was drunk or something. The potato salad had a vinegar and mayo base with potatoes that were definitely undercooked and too big to bite...Horrible ; The red beans and rice... Just why!??? Horrible! Yikes! The fried eggplant was tasty just not enough. Big No! for this restaurant. Ambiance is kind of hippie Halloween meets Diner. cute outside seating but wear flats or something with a steel toe because pebble rocks is the outside flooring. Service was fine. Not memorable.