Cassandra's on the River

food was great

I’ll start with positives: The restaurant is very nice inside! Staff is friendly, but not very attentive and I assume it’s because gratuity is automatically included when you eat inside. However the quality and quantity of food for the price is outrageous. Portions are ridiculously small (my son’s kid meal literally had 3 shrimp and maybe 6 or 7 fries) not nearly enough to fill up even a kid. The flavor and battering of our food was honestly less impressive than drive thru. Their bathrooms need more attention as well! Won’t be coming back unless there are some changes. It’s a shame too because SO many businesses are closed down on the riverwalk!

When we got there the music was ok the atmosphere was nice it really was a nice place at first!!!! When we got seated when didn’t know what to get but the server was very friendly and patient but she was already doing 3 other tables so she disappeared a lot but always refilled our drinks with out question. Now I don’t hate on those kind of business but my daughter is greedy as hell, she barely even touched her food and she usually eat fast but when she order drunken pasta it was warm but tasteless. It tasted like a plain Alfredo no spice no flavor. I ordered oxtails and they came out looking like donkey meat and the gravy was watery and dark and the only thing I finish was mash potatoes they were of course pre warmed and hard. The fries were plain the Mac and cheese was bland and it sounds like I’m complaining but I’m not even exaggerating. Some of the stuff looked good our food tricked us!! And we went here for Father’s Day and had to pay a fortune for frozen food from the ghetto Walmart or dollar tree. The dirty rice tastes dirty and store bought. And they were arguing in the back. The gumbo was great. Only thing that really got ate up. The rest of that was sorry as hell and nasty !! And also the lady yelled at them to not season the food. And when we walked out homeless people were everywhere yelling and sleep.

We came around 11am on a Saturday and really enjoyed ourselves. The server was an older lady with glasses and she was very accommodating and polite. The food came out fresh, hot and delicious. We sat on the bar side and it was immaculate. I love the sleek layout of this establishment. I had company in town and they were amazed with the atmosphere, service and food! They were playing 90s R&B so it was a whole vibe!

No maam Christine 😂 I meant Cassandra im disappointed in the food serious oysters came straight out the can with no shell, soft shell crab was salty asf, also charge for plastic wear atmosphere real nice waitress waitress was lovely!!

First of her restaurant is a family reunion her whole family works there service is alright long as you don't get one of her cousins to be your waitress she treats her staff horrible Chicken bloody bad attitudes no meat in the gumbo expensive for no reason she should go put her restaurant in the ghetto where it belongs. Never again

It was completely empty and we soon found out why grossly overpriced and maybe it's just me but the fact that this is a seafood restaurant but they make you eat your crawfish outside is kind of wild to me definitely will not be going back.

The hotel staff recommended this spot, and I was very impressed. I had the fish and grits, which also came with a fresh salad. My party ordered several dishes to sample, and everything was delicious. It’s a cute, laid-back place with great service and good vibes all around.

Food was amazing. This place is easily 15 out of 10

I enjoyed the Rosie experience. She's a great server. Food is good and hot. Prices are reasonable. The atmosphere feels comfortable. If you like good southern soul food cooking this is the place to visit. I will definitely be coming back. I love the fact that you can sit outside and chill while you're eating. My mom really enjoyed the variety of food served. I am also adding to this review that I purchased my first Thanksgiving dinner from Cassandra's the food was to die for. The turkey was fried to perfection. I purchased a small order that could feed at least 6 people. Well worth the price. I will definitely not be cooking Thanksgiving dinner again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Collard Greens Canded Yams Mac N Cheese

This was a great restaurant. My complaint was the wait but it looked like they were short staffed so I didn't hold it against them. I had the Atlantic salmon and it was delicious!! I ate every bite! Everyone else loved their food too. I love the decor and they had a live band that we enjoyed. Perfect place for date night, Birthday dinner, or if you just want to enjoy good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We were visiting Shreveport and walked to Cassandra's from our hotel for lunch one day....food was DELISH and we had the best waiter!!! Would highly recommend Cassandra's!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious gumbo, red beans, rice and sausage! HUGE grilled shrimp salad. Wonderful decor too. Super sweet attentive staff. Definitely returning!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Gumbo Cup Appetizers

First time I have eaten at Cassandra's. The food was wonderful! Definitely a soul food and more restaurant! I enjoyed the beef tops and rice ,with collards, cornbread and fried okra! My grands tried the chicken and waffles and an appetizer! We had a very attentive waiter and enjoyed sitting in their patio area.

Parking: Weekend parking was free.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smothered Fried Chicken over Rice, Collard Greens Canded Yams Mac N Cheese, Chicken and Waffles and Scrambled Eggs with Bacon and Sausage with a Side Choice

We stopped in for lunch on a weekday. The location is great, we shared the catfish plate on a bed of shrimp etouffe and it was amazing, perfect size for two people. The drinks were good as well. The service and atmosphere was a little lackluster, however. We almost felt like we were in a mall food court rather than an upscale riverfront restaraunt.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3