Big Easy Grille

This place sucks complete a$$, 4 of us came for our lunch break and had to wait a whole hour till we got our food and then all of the orders were wrong ! The waitress asked 4 times what our orders were and she still messed up everything. The gumbo taste like dirt unless you add hot sauce. Worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had ! DO NOT COME HERE

I went for the first time today i had catfish Gator bites and Gator Chile was so good I will be going back again and again

Food was ok. They have an enclosed «outdoor seating area» now.
Service was very slow. Seemed like they had a shortage of wait staff

So i am always open to trying new places and yet again i have found a diamond in the ruff. I dont know if it was a slow day or what but i came on a monday around 4 with a empty stomach. They had $ 3 abitas and we were able to sample each one. Purple haze was awesome. We ordered alligator bites for an appetizer and crawfish etoufee and salmon snadwich for entrée. The salmon was a slight underseasoned but it was fresh and the etoufee was everything. There was literally crawfish in every bite. Definitely coming back when i want a little louisiana cooking. Definitely trying their gumbo next time

A great little hole in a wall place that brings New Orleans the locals. The menu has a large selection of Cajun and Creole food. Thursday night is oyster night and they are really good. Don’t be a rookie and get there after 7, because you might not get some. (This happened to me once). The food prices are pretty reasonable, between 10 to 13 dollars an entrée. I usually get the crawfish étouffée and it’s very good. Great selection of beer and cocktails as well. All it needs is a little jazz band and some beads and you might think your back in LA.

Expensive. Mediocre food. Less than decent service.
Cost me $ 15 to get «two items» on my po-​boy. Warning, «two items» means they give you two half sandwiches with one topping each. You do not get twice the portion amount.
The catfish and crawfish (they got my order wrong, I wanted catfish and shrimp) were food. I say that meaning they were not special in any way and I could have made it better at home.
As a gulf coast native of 10 years this place is far from «Cajun» or «southern». Maybe in idea, not in taste.
Won’t return.

I love it here. The burgers are big and juicy, come out quick and don’t cost a fortune. The fries are fantastic! If I were younger and could handle red meat every day, I’d eat here all of the time. LOL!

We went here because we live down the street and wanted to check out some local restaurants. The place really reminds me of college life. The food was okay and had an array of your traditional fried everything. Shots are cheap on certain days!
I wouldn’t make a special stop here, but it will do the job of feeding your hunger when you’re looking for bar food with a Cajun twist.

Great lil find. Staff is really nice and overall very laid back atmosphere. We love this place. Has a cool bar area and booths to eat. Burgers are awesome– great food! Margaritas were great as well.

If my husband and I are ever in the mood for a quick bite to eat, no thinking required– we come across the street to Big Easy. Oh my gosh they know how to do food. I always find myself getting the shrimp po boy or the basket of fries and shrimp. I brought half of my shrimp po boy to work the next day and had jealous coworkers asking where I got it from. Muahaha.
My favorite appetizer are the crab claws– they give you so much in one basket it is worth the price! Packed with flavor and juices you will not regret ordering it.

Hmmm. I wanted to like this place so badly. But… Here goes…
1. The alligator bites were greasy even though they had some potential.
2. The voodoo shrimp were better, but definitely nothing to write home about.
3. The etouffeé was completely flavorless, aside from the unreasonable level of spiciness. How’s that even possible?
4. The shrimp po boy was the best thing on the table, but also had room for improvement.
Don’t come here with your expectations too high, and definitely don’t come thinking you’ll get a taste of NOLA.

I went there once with my soul mate and the food was amazing just like the company. I wish she would have given me more time to develop like she did a fine wine. She is totally missing out now as I am now finely tuned and living in uptown NOLA

2 words — SHRIMP PO-​BOY
(ok, that could technically be 2.5 or 3 words, but whatever)
Some backstory — I don’t particularly like shellfish, much less this far inland. This is mainly because I get a good itch in my throat when eating it.
HOWEVER — this place has the best shrimp po-​boy I’ve ever had and I rarely get anything else when I go. I’ve been to New Orleans and had the real thing — I’d still take this place over those. The bread is nice and fluffy, the shrimp are plump with just enough breading on them, and the veggies are crisp. Pair that with a bag of Zapp’s Voodoo chips and a draft Abita beer (or more) and you’re in for a good time.
The ambiance is straight out of Bourbon Street, too. Once you walk in you feel like you just came off the strip, and although I had to endure a bunch of Saints and LSU gear adorning the walls I’d gladly go back for a party or tailgate. Throw in the colorful and always helpful staff and you got a winning combination.
If you haven’t been here give it a shot, you’ll thank me later.

This was good Cajun food. I’ll definitely be back :)

This is a total locals hangout with legit, basic Louisiana food. I love it.
You can’t go wrong with the shrimp po’boy, fried or sauteed crab claws, or muff. I’m a huge fan of some of the specials like boiled crawfish on Wednesdays (in season), voodoo wings on weekends, and shrimp & grits for brunch.
I wish they had a bigger variety of beers, but they have a solid selection of Abita (Wrought Iron IPA, Purple Haze, Turbo Dog, and always a seasonal).
Nothing fancy but great stuff.

We really enjoyed this cozy Cajun grill with a laid back sports bar feel, and pretty much the best Po’ Boys around.
Goodies– The service was great, our food came out hot and fresh, and I enjoyed it all! The Shrimp Po’ Boy, Alligator Bites, and Cajun Fries were all yummy and full of flavor!
Baddies– The «Specialty» drinks were not worth the $ 7 price tag. The Hurricane was weak and the Bloody Mary had rum in it which we didn’t really care for.
Overall 4 Stars! Will be back for sure :)

I wasn’t a thrilled with this spot as some other people that have written reviews. Very small, kind of run down. More of a dive spot that I’d hang with my buddies if I was in the area, but then again some ladies like the dive places. Wait staff is spot on & attentive to the customers there are quite a few other places in this area and since i’m moving closer to this area who knows this spot might just grow on me.

Big Easy Grille is a Cajun restaurant and bar located on the west side of town. It’s a neighborhood hangout. The restaurant has many TVs and carries several sports stations (aside from the main ones like ESPN), so it works well as a sports bar. There’s also an outdoor patio.
It’s a small place, often busy and sometimes crowded. It’s located next door to Verde Taqueria, which was the old Fox & Hounds space. Big Easy’s parking lot is small and most of times, full. Parking can be a pain during peak times. Other parking spots can be found along Collier. If parking on the street, be careful crossing.
Big Easy Grille is named after the city of New Orleans’ nickname, «The Big Easy.» The business is reminiscent of many of the small bars and restaurants found in NOLA’s French Quarter or along Bourbon Street. So I guess you could say it’s just another bar, except it’s decorated in all things New Orleans and Louisiana such as a fleur-​de-​lis on the wall (most people recognize it as the Saints logo) and LSU paraphernalia.
I’ve found the Cajun and Creole food here to be pretty good. Some dishes are better than others. They serve just about everything you’d find in southern Louisiana including alligator, catfish, shrimp, crawfish, crab, fried oysters, and andouille sausage. There’s gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, étouffée, po-​boy sandwiches, and even beignets. The menu is reasonably priced with most entrees each $ 12 or less. I recommend visiting for their Sunday New Orleans Brunch (Sundays, 12 to 3).
The oyster po-​boy is delicious. It consists of flash-​fried Gulf oysters, creole mayo, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomato inside French bread with a tiny slice of lemon on the side. The baguette is soft and appetizing. What makes this sandwich are the fresh, sometimes plump Gulf oysters and the addicting creole mayo. It’s a very good and filling sandwich, one that I recommend.
The chicken and sausage gumbo is also very good. The bowl is served near piping hot and is filled with chunks of chicken, andouille sausage, rice, and assorted vegetables. It’s tasty, hearty, and satisfying. If you’re in the mood for soup, definitely try the gumbo. Lots of flavor. You can get a small cup or a bowl.
The jambalaya is OK. Not my favorite, but not bad either. It consists of andouille sausage, chicken, vegetables, and red peppers blended with white rice. It’s a little dry and bland compared to the other dishes. I’d probably steer towards a different side like the Cajun fries or étouffée.
If you come for brunch, order the alligator omelet. It consists of a two-​egg omelet stuffed with alligator sausage, mushroom, and onion. It’s topped with shredded cheese. The portion size is generous and the filling is savory. I like to eat the omelet with hot sauce. Hot sauces available at each table include Trappey’s Louisiana Hot Sauce (one I used to eat growing up) and the thicker Bayou Pecker Powder. They both go great with eggs.
The omelet comes with a piece of plain toast and a side, fresh fruit or cheese grits. I’ve tried both. The fruit consists of a small bowl of sliced cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries. They are indeed fresh, ripe, and sweet. The cheese grits consist of a small bowl of plain grits topped with shredded cheese, the same cheese that is used on top of the omelets. Mix the cheese into the grits while the grits are still hot. It’s not bad.
Service is good. Food comes out from the kitchen relatively quick and the servers are polite and attentive.
Aside from the parking and jambalaya, I think Big Easy Grille is a solid neighborhood joint and a good place to get your Cajun and Creole fix. I give them 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

My coworker introduced me to the Big Easy Grille today, and I enjoyed my food very much. The prices were decent and the food that I had was delicious.
I had the oyster po’boy with cajun fries, a cup of seafood gumbo, and bread pudding for dessert.
The oyster po’boy was delicious, although I would recommend asking for extra creole mayo since they do not put enough on the sandwich for my liking. The creole mayo has a wonderful flavor and the oysters are fried nicely. It was a really good sandwich and one of the best po’boys I have had in town.
The seafood gumbo was decent. I lived in New Orleans for a minute and was spoiled by some amazing gumbo so I am a little picky. It was full of rice, okra, and had big chunks of crawfish in it. It wasn’t bad. I definitely had to add a little hot sauce to mine to give it a nice kick, but overall, I don’t have any complaints.
The bread pudding was also pretty good. It wasn’t the best that I have ever had, but the cream sauce over the top of the bread pudding was super delicious and I would order it again. However, after seeing the beignets, I actually think that they may have been the way to go for dessert. I will try them next time.
Overall, this was a nice little spot that I would recommend to anyone looking to have a little taste of New Orleans.

I *so* wanted to like Big Easy Grille.
Based on their décor and claim of «New Orleans Style» food, I figured that it would be the perfect place to watch Saints games on a regular basis… until I took the first bite of my gumbo. It didn’t taste like any part of New Orleans I’ve ever been to. It didn’t look anything like the version served to Daniel B either, which looks pretty delicious. It was waterier and flavorless, as if they’d tried to stretch the pot to serve a few more people.
Maybe they had an off day? I’ll never know because I won’t return. Great expectations dashed with one bite… very disappointed with this one.