Swamp Tales

7901 IL-127, Carlyle
(618) 594-2885

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Emily Suzanne Noelle

If you’ve never stopped and ate here-I HIGHLY suggest you do! The food (we had shrimp po boy, fried chicken, spaghetti, salads which were all WONDERFUL, and to end beignets even better than the ones at Disney World), service, atmosphere, and all around appreciation for their customers makes it a new FAVE in our books!! Kinda glad we will be going to Carlyle so much this spring and summer!!

Lisa Thole

We had the catfish filet dinner and the shrimp boil tonite. Both dishes were delicious, the catfish literally melted in your mouth. The wait staff and hostess were very attentive. Our waitress-Lauren- was amazing, friendly and efficient. Serving sizes were more than enough- could not eat it all. We frequent this establishment often and will continue to come back.

Russell wagner

Neat place Food and drinks are on the high side.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Clark

Dude my niece works there! Ask for Maya, she will treat you right!! Great burgers and specials. Recent remodel. Pretty cool spot for a small-town! Check them out for lunch or dinner!!

Parking: Its rural, plenty of parking!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Deep Fried Gator Bites, Gumbo, Fried Fish Fries and Slaw, Beignets

Susan Ingram

Had to wait a long time for our food as they were out of propane (at dinner time and we were the only table ordering). In all fairness we were warned that it could be a while but they could have told us that before we ordered. We chose to stay and wait. It’s out in the middle of nowhere, so by the time we found another restaurant….. I was surprised that they didn’t offer at least some kind of compensation. The potato appetizer was amazing but the shrimp dinner was nothing to write home about. My husband enjoyed the chicken wing dinner but it came with nothing besides wings (?).

Julia Den Blaauwen

Great atmosphere. Excellent food and made food to order as I don’t like spicy food. Very friendly staff.

Landrell C.

This place is great! The food was delicious( I had gator legs and asparagus , my husband had a burger) but more than that the staff is beyond exceptional! They are a very honest and trustworthy crew that saved my tail end when I left my purse by accident ? I highly recommend if you haven't ate here to stop in and grab a bite and a good drink too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crawfish Etouffee, Gumbo, Pound of Alligator When Available with Fries, Baked Potato, Onion Rings, Slaw, Hamburger & Mushrooms

Nancy Johnston

Great service, unique atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Gator Bites

Kyle Crafter

Great stuff I was a bit hesitant to get out of my comfort zone but I'm glad I did. I definitely recommend this place if you're going by and want to try something no place in the area has

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crawfish Etouffee

Douglas

Great place to eat and drink

Parking: Plenty of space to park

Wheelchair accessibility: Roll on in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Crab Cakes, Pound of Alligator When Available with Fries

Don Hall

I was disappointed they were out of alligator but made quick decision and went with crab cakes and a cheeseburger. Both were excellent. I will go out on a limb and say the cheeseburger was a step above excellent. I was extremely impressed. Even though it was very busy the service was fast and the food came right out with barely a wait. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes

Connie Hart

always friendly atmosphere. Great food and coldest Beer!!

DR Broz

Poor service (wait time for table and it took about 45 minutes to an hour for our food), food was undercooked (crab cakes, French fries) and the pulled port sandwich tasted like it was cooked hours prior. With only 3 other tables being waited on, I feel like the service and quality of food should have been better. Not impressed and not going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kathy M

Waitress was short & to the point.
My husband ordered cheese fries. Usually that means cheese melted on fries with a few spices. No it was MAYBE 12 fries. And a very small container of cheese . Was 5.00
Mine & my Granddaughters ordered chicken strips. Fries separate. Fries were 3.50. I had about 15 , she had about 12 Fries. Was RIDICULOUS!! I WANTED TO SAY , Are you kidding me? Where's the Fries. But didn't want to embarrass her.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Janet Beer Laws

Highly recommend. Food was delicious, servings were more than you can eat. The service was great.

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