The service at this place really touched me. Such warm and thoughtful people. The jambalaya had a beautiful complexity and just the right heat, and the fried shrimp had a lovely texture.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
P. I.
Always wanted to eat here but never seem to get the timing right, a friend took him here for a Sunday brunch, and we ordered the two-way combos with ribs and links, potato salad, each of which come with a little piece of bread.Both the ribs and the links were outstanding, slow cooked, smoky, tender, crispy on the edges, and the sauce was excellent. We didn't eat inside though because they were catering for an event, and it was interesting to see a bunch of super well dressed people that looked like they were from down south or had down south roots enjoying some food.Staff was super nice, the lady that served us was a real sweetheart, and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended for the barbecue. I'm going to go back and try some of the other things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Libby Lee-Egan
With some restaurants you can detect how much the chef cares about each item they serve. At Lizzy's, I can tell that someone cares a lot about the fried okra, the quality of their catfish and the overall flavor of their bbq chicken. These items were delightful even though the catfish desperately needed flavor that the tartar sauce packet could not help with. I detected that nobody at Lizzy's cares about the potato salad, the fries, the macaroni salad, or the "grilled" veggies. The "grilled" veggies were wet corn, lima beans, and carrots that had never seen a grill in their lives. The reason I won't be back is how I was charged.The final amount that was charged for my takeout order did not match what I wrote on the receipt. An additional $4 was added on the tip line. After exchanging emails with Elizabeth Evans about the overcharge I was told a story about a "merchant fee" and she offered a cash refund as a courtesy. It is not courteous to make customers go back to the restaurant to correct a mistake and help the business avoid a paper trail of this dishonest practice.The amount on the receipt is the amount I agreed to pay and that is that!
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken
Yuval Dagan
So nice and welcoming, they gave us salad and cheesy bread and snickers on the house and were so nice, music was very good, and the food is easily filling. Great experience
Peter H.
What kind people! They were about to close, but they insisted on quickly serving me. Seems like they have a great operation that's been there many years and the owner's mother is 105 years old! Please give these folks a try if you like southern cooking. They also loaded me up with an extra salad and bread included!
dev amo
Mr. C is so hospitable and the BBQ is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best C.
Excellent food & excellent service! My waiter was so patient, sweet, & kind! Curtis was also a treat to have! Everyone was so hospitable, and the food was affordable, flavorful, & scrumptious! You guys gotta come! The restaurant is very clean, with a very appropriate and soulful style of music playing! Don't forget dessert!
Suzanne S.
I went to Lizzy's to hear some good Cajun music, and I left totally in love with the cafe, the staff and the food! I had shrimp and grits and my friend had fried catfish. We both had fried okra, which I love, and it was glorious! The rest of the food was also VERY good. Even if the food had been just mediocre, I would still go back for the warm, embracing atmosphere. Miss Lizzy and Curtis make everybody that goes there feel special! The food, and the whole evening, made the drive from Santa Rosa to Albany (a little over an hour) worth it, and I will definitely be going back!
Mark V.
Food was hot, crispy, and fresh! They have amazing cornmeal battered okra here and the catfish was perfectly fried. Even better was the amazing service. The refreshing margarita we ordered was so full it was overflowing--literally! They're really family oriented and made us feel right at home. We'll define be back!
Went to Lizzy's for the first time today. Met Curtis and he gave me a tour of the place. They have a restaurant and private dining room on the Solano Ave side and a take out on the Masonic side. They now also have a beer and wine license. One other thing, they treat you like family here. Besides brisket and ribs, one of my favorite BBQ foods is - Hot Links. It is tough to find good links anywhere nowadays and I have finally found some at Lizzy's. Good flavor and heat, light on the sauce please.Another gem I found was their Catfish. Excellent flavor!! Highly recommend these.This place does not specialize in the side dishes. Get what you get, but don't expect a lot here. Concentrate on the meat dishes and you will be happy!
Lavoisier
Really Good food Excellent CustomerService. I love the food Presentation.I highly Recommend this Place of Business.
Sharon Benoit
Liz and Curtis catered food to my family when I had a death in my family. The varieties and portions were very accommodating and tasty to say the least. Very cost effective and seasoned to taste, definitely from the "Big Easy" (New Orleans). This is not only the best Cajun restaurant of choice in Albany but also in the San Francisco Bay Area.......Try them you won't be disappointed....Sharon LaQue Jones Benoit
William Pulliam
The food, service, and lively atmosphere in this restaurant are truly representative of the Cajun culture. My husband and I loved our experience and will be returning with friends.
She knows how you like Southern food.Great1
The service at this place really touched me. Such warm and thoughtful people. The jambalaya had a beautiful complexity and just the right heat, and the fried shrimp had a lovely texture.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always wanted to eat here but never seem to get the timing right, a friend took him here for a Sunday brunch, and we ordered the two-way combos with ribs and links, potato salad, each of which come with a little piece of bread.Both the ribs and the links were outstanding, slow cooked, smoky, tender, crispy on the edges, and the sauce was excellent. We didn't eat inside though because they were catering for an event, and it was interesting to see a bunch of super well dressed people that looked like they were from down south or had down south roots enjoying some food.Staff was super nice, the lady that served us was a real sweetheart, and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended for the barbecue. I'm going to go back and try some of the other things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
With some restaurants you can detect how much the chef cares about each item they serve. At Lizzy's, I can tell that someone cares a lot about the fried okra, the quality of their catfish and the overall flavor of their bbq chicken. These items were delightful even though the catfish desperately needed flavor that the tartar sauce packet could not help with. I detected that nobody at Lizzy's cares about the potato salad, the fries, the macaroni salad, or the "grilled" veggies. The "grilled" veggies were wet corn, lima beans, and carrots that had never seen a grill in their lives. The reason I won't be back is how I was charged.The final amount that was charged for my takeout order did not match what I wrote on the receipt. An additional $4 was added on the tip line. After exchanging emails with Elizabeth Evans about the overcharge I was told a story about a "merchant fee" and she offered a cash refund as a courtesy. It is not courteous to make customers go back to the restaurant to correct a mistake and help the business avoid a paper trail of this dishonest practice.The amount on the receipt is the amount I agreed to pay and that is that!
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken
So nice and welcoming, they gave us salad and cheesy bread and snickers on the house and were so nice, music was very good, and the food is easily filling. Great experience
What kind people! They were about to close, but they insisted on quickly serving me. Seems like they have a great operation that's been there many years and the owner's mother is 105 years old! Please give these folks a try if you like southern cooking. They also loaded me up with an extra salad and bread included!
Mr. C is so hospitable and the BBQ is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food & excellent service! My waiter was so patient, sweet, & kind! Curtis was also a treat to have! Everyone was so hospitable, and the food was affordable, flavorful, & scrumptious! You guys gotta come! The restaurant is very clean, with a very appropriate and soulful style of music playing! Don't forget dessert!
I went to Lizzy's to hear some good Cajun music, and I left totally in love with the cafe, the staff and the food! I had shrimp and grits and my friend had fried catfish. We both had fried okra, which I love, and it was glorious! The rest of the food was also VERY good. Even if the food had been just mediocre, I would still go back for the warm, embracing atmosphere. Miss Lizzy and Curtis make everybody that goes there feel special! The food, and the whole evening, made the drive from Santa Rosa to Albany (a little over an hour) worth it, and I will definitely be going back!
Food was hot, crispy, and fresh! They have amazing cornmeal battered okra here and the catfish was perfectly fried. Even better was the amazing service. The refreshing margarita we ordered was so full it was overflowing--literally! They're really family oriented and made us feel right at home. We'll define be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Went to Lizzy's for the first time today. Met Curtis and he gave me a tour of the place. They have a restaurant and private dining room on the Solano Ave side and a take out on the Masonic side. They now also have a beer and wine license. One other thing, they treat you like family here. Besides brisket and ribs, one of my favorite BBQ foods is - Hot Links. It is tough to find good links anywhere nowadays and I have finally found some at Lizzy's. Good flavor and heat, light on the sauce please.Another gem I found was their Catfish. Excellent flavor!! Highly recommend these.This place does not specialize in the side dishes. Get what you get, but don't expect a lot here. Concentrate on the meat dishes and you will be happy!
Really Good food Excellent CustomerService. I love the food Presentation.I highly Recommend this Place of Business.
Liz and Curtis catered food to my family when I had a death in my family. The varieties and portions were very accommodating and tasty to say the least. Very cost effective and seasoned to taste, definitely from the "Big Easy" (New Orleans). This is not only the best Cajun restaurant of choice in Albany but also in the San Francisco Bay Area.......Try them you won't be disappointed....Sharon LaQue Jones Benoit
The food, service, and lively atmosphere in this restaurant are truly representative of the Cajun culture. My husband and I loved our experience and will be returning with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cajun Fried Catfish, Fries, Fried Cabbage, Jambalaya Ribs Chicken
Shockingly good food and super nice staff. I don't leave reviews often, so that should tell you something. Christina was an excellent host.