Love love love Cajun/Creole food! I was more than pleasantly surprised to find this gem in my neck of the woods, and am happy to report that Mardi Gras Tuesday will be my go-to Cajun/Creole joint for the foreseeable future. Mind you, I'm no expert on the cuisine, but I've been a fan for a long time and can happily endorse the Étouffée (crawfish), the Jambalaya, the Mac and Cheese, hushpuppies, and the friendly service at Mardi Gras Tuesday. *Though the cornbread didn't necessarily wow me, all and all, it was a great meal for the portions, price and quality. And considering they got slammed as soon as we walked in (around the start of the Super Bowl), the service was quick and we were in and out of there with bellies full of comfort food within an hour. Can't wait to go back!
Maghan W.
I'm a little late on my review but I visited for the first time last month and wanted to share my solo dining experience. I arrived on a Saturday night and was warmly greeted by a waiter walking by and some live music. I was seated immediately and was able to get a drink order after a recommendation from my server. I knew I wanted chargrilled oysters so I went ahead and ordered that while continuing to look over the menu. My oysters came out hot and OMG, they were soooooo good!!! I ordered Fish on the Bayou for my entree. I got it with fried catfish, grilled shrimp, dirty rice and their Beurre sauce. This was honestly one of the best seafood meals I've had in quite sometime. The fish was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Plus the crunch was perfect. Everything was devoured! I decided I didn't wanted to end the night without trying dessert because everything else was so great so I ordered their beignets. Came out hot and they were delicious! I truly enjoyed my time there and the staff was super nice. The staff was so nice I ended up texting my group chat about how great the service was. I definitely plan on going back soon and I feel like I might frequent the place once spring and summer comes along. If you've thought about visiting, go! You won't be disappointed!
J M.
The food was delicious. It was flavorful with good portions. The staff is friendly,professional and knowledgeable about the dishes being served. I was impressed by the owner who was seating customers and cleaning the tables. The atmosphere reminds me of a good spot in New Orleans. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Jim B.
This was our second time here and honestly I don't remember it being as noisy. A lot of shouting from the staff (from a couple of the waiters) made it a little unpleasant. I ordered the Fish Bayou which was either catfish or snapper, fried or blackened with corn or rice. I got the catfish fried which was excellent. My wife ordered the catfish bites but sent them back because they were mushy inside. Our friend ordered the oyster Po Boy which he enjoyed.
Valley Guy G.
SoCal native but lived in NOLA for a few years. The gumbo at MGT was outstanding. Roux was dark, generously seasoned and the consistency was perfect. Almost too seasoned but not overpowering. Trinity well represented. Typical gumbo is chicken & sausage only but this bowl included shrimp, crab legs and topped with lumped crab. Well presented with a scoop of rice in the middle. Also, nice to have a selection of Abita beers available.
Kristin B.
The owner was in and literally provided the best service and most delicious charbroiled oysters at market price but well worth it. Thank you for the truly amazing Saturday morning service.
Angela P.
Food is awesome and authentically NOLA fare! Great back story and excellent customer service. Parking is a bust tho
Tifani R.
I have ordered take out a few times and it has always been great! I typically get the shrimp po boy and it's well seasoned! Today I dined in with my family. It's a Wednesday afternoon and we were given the lunch and dinner menu. My entire family wanted to chicken and waffles that was only on the brunch menu but the man serving us, who may have been the manager/ owner, made it for us! We all were really grateful because the overall service was great and the food was too!
Suzette D.
Food was okay, I was expecting a lot more from the reviews that I read. The person who greeted us had headphones in his hands and asked us did we have a reservation, I said no we were not aware that we needed a reservation. I ordered the Catfish and black eyed peas with collard greens. The collards were cold and the black eyed peas were a tad bit cold as well as the corn bread. I was disappointed with the temperature of the food. The red beans and rice had a good texture but lacked taste. I was expecting a bold NOLA flavor but it was void of the flavors in my opinion.
Mo B.
The food is delicious, the people are very nice, and I love the decor. They also have Happy Hour, and Jazz
Good food and drinks! Hidden gem...go if you ever in the area. Owner was there and talked it up with us. Awesome black owned business.
Howard H.
Been here a few times and this place is 100% legit! The service is incredible, the staff is amazing and the food is beyond incredible. Great place to come with friends, family or date night. HIGHLY recommend!
Max B.
Delicious food & drinks ! Service was quick & friendly Ambiance is great, sat outside & enjoyed it . Will definitely keep coming back
Yolanda J.
I wish I took a picture of the two appetizers my friend and I got, but it was so delicious that well it disappeared quickly. My friend suggested we go for happy hour and I definitely feel like I found a great spot in the valley. I had fries with jambalaya on top.. with the sausage, shrimp and seasoning. A must try! We also had a spicy shrimp appetizer and it was plentiful and awesome. They don't quite have their liquor license yet, but they really fixed the margaritas up where you don't notice a difference. They're going to have a rooftop I hear and things are going to progress so I know the liquor license is the next step. I had the mango cart on draft so that was excellent. Everyone was super sweet and professional and really catered to make sure that we were OK. I have a couple of happy hour favorites in Hollywood, but this is definitely one to go to in Sherman Oaks.
Mary M.
As good as it's going to get I guess. Jambalaya was not from New Orleans. Nice decor but this isn't my Nola
Love love love Cajun/Creole food! I was more than pleasantly surprised to find this gem in my neck of the woods, and am happy to report that Mardi Gras Tuesday will be my go-to Cajun/Creole joint for the foreseeable future. Mind you, I'm no expert on the cuisine, but I've been a fan for a long time and can happily endorse the Étouffée (crawfish), the Jambalaya, the Mac and Cheese, hushpuppies, and the friendly service at Mardi Gras Tuesday. *Though the cornbread didn't necessarily wow me, all and all, it was a great meal for the portions, price and quality. And considering they got slammed as soon as we walked in (around the start of the Super Bowl), the service was quick and we were in and out of there with bellies full of comfort food within an hour. Can't wait to go back!
I'm a little late on my review but I visited for the first time last month and wanted to share my solo dining experience. I arrived on a Saturday night and was warmly greeted by a waiter walking by and some live music. I was seated immediately and was able to get a drink order after a recommendation from my server. I knew I wanted chargrilled oysters so I went ahead and ordered that while continuing to look over the menu. My oysters came out hot and OMG, they were soooooo good!!! I ordered Fish on the Bayou for my entree. I got it with fried catfish, grilled shrimp, dirty rice and their Beurre sauce. This was honestly one of the best seafood meals I've had in quite sometime. The fish was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Plus the crunch was perfect. Everything was devoured! I decided I didn't wanted to end the night without trying dessert because everything else was so great so I ordered their beignets. Came out hot and they were delicious! I truly enjoyed my time there and the staff was super nice. The staff was so nice I ended up texting my group chat about how great the service was. I definitely plan on going back soon and I feel like I might frequent the place once spring and summer comes along. If you've thought about visiting, go! You won't be disappointed!
The food was delicious. It was flavorful with good portions. The staff is friendly,professional and knowledgeable about the dishes being served. I was impressed by the owner who was seating customers and cleaning the tables. The atmosphere reminds me of a good spot in New Orleans. I highly recommend this restaurant.
This was our second time here and honestly I don't remember it being as noisy. A lot of shouting from the staff (from a couple of the waiters) made it a little unpleasant. I ordered the Fish Bayou which was either catfish or snapper, fried or blackened with corn or rice. I got the catfish fried which was excellent. My wife ordered the catfish bites but sent them back because they were mushy inside. Our friend ordered the oyster Po Boy which he enjoyed.
SoCal native but lived in NOLA for a few years. The gumbo at MGT was outstanding. Roux was dark, generously seasoned and the consistency was perfect. Almost too seasoned but not overpowering. Trinity well represented. Typical gumbo is chicken & sausage only but this bowl included shrimp, crab legs and topped with lumped crab. Well presented with a scoop of rice in the middle. Also, nice to have a selection of Abita beers available.
The owner was in and literally provided the best service and most delicious charbroiled oysters at market price but well worth it. Thank you for the truly amazing Saturday morning service.
Food is awesome and authentically NOLA fare! Great back story and excellent customer service. Parking is a bust tho
I have ordered take out a few times and it has always been great! I typically get the shrimp po boy and it's well seasoned! Today I dined in with my family. It's a Wednesday afternoon and we were given the lunch and dinner menu. My entire family wanted to chicken and waffles that was only on the brunch menu but the man serving us, who may have been the manager/ owner, made it for us! We all were really grateful because the overall service was great and the food was too!
Food was okay, I was expecting a lot more from the reviews that I read. The person who greeted us had headphones in his hands and asked us did we have a reservation, I said no we were not aware that we needed a reservation. I ordered the Catfish and black eyed peas with collard greens. The collards were cold and the black eyed peas were a tad bit cold as well as the corn bread. I was disappointed with the temperature of the food. The red beans and rice had a good texture but lacked taste. I was expecting a bold NOLA flavor but it was void of the flavors in my opinion.
The food is delicious, the people are very nice, and I love the decor. They also have Happy Hour, and Jazz
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food and drinks! Hidden gem...go if you ever in the area. Owner was there and talked it up with us. Awesome black owned business.
Been here a few times and this place is 100% legit! The service is incredible, the staff is amazing and the food is beyond incredible. Great place to come with friends, family or date night. HIGHLY recommend!
Delicious food & drinks ! Service was quick & friendly Ambiance is great, sat outside & enjoyed it . Will definitely keep coming back
I wish I took a picture of the two appetizers my friend and I got, but it was so delicious that well it disappeared quickly. My friend suggested we go for happy hour and I definitely feel like I found a great spot in the valley. I had fries with jambalaya on top.. with the sausage, shrimp and seasoning. A must try! We also had a spicy shrimp appetizer and it was plentiful and awesome. They don't quite have their liquor license yet, but they really fixed the margaritas up where you don't notice a difference. They're going to have a rooftop I hear and things are going to progress so I know the liquor license is the next step. I had the mango cart on draft so that was excellent. Everyone was super sweet and professional and really catered to make sure that we were OK. I have a couple of happy hour favorites in Hollywood, but this is definitely one to go to in Sherman Oaks.
As good as it's going to get I guess. Jambalaya was not from New Orleans. Nice decor but this isn't my Nola