Cajun Restaurants near Alexandria, VA

“been going there for over 25 years!Great food!.Jack Daniels shrimp is always a hit!“

“Great service, wonderful curated menu. She crab soup was incredible so were the beignets, pork sandwich fantastic as well“

“Absolutely love this restaurant. I come every time I'm in DC. Consistently great food and service!“

“Great service and delicious food! Definitely recommend and will come again next time I am in town. Staff is super friendly and welcoming and suggest great options for my dietary needs.“

“Very delicious seafood. I ordered special Lobster tail, Snow crab, Sausage and shrimp. It was brought in metal bowl covered with plastic bag. Sauce was the best I ever ate with seafood. Waitress Asia was great and attentive to our needs.“

“Recently came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, with my daughter. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was incredible! But the best part was truly our waiter, Adrian.
He talked to the kitchen about getting my daughter something off the HH menu, even though the time had ended. He patiently listened to her as she placed our order in French. And even brought out a complimentary dish of the incredible raspberry sorbet!
I'd definitely come back for the excellent customer service and the sorbet!“

“My family and I were in dc about 2 weeks ago and found this gem of an eatery at the Union Market and it was DELICIOUS 🤤 By far the absolute BEST bread puddin I have ever had in my life and we are from the south and I have eaten a lot of bread puddin. Please let me know when you start shipping because u have a huge fan base in Texas 😊 Katrina Briggs - Dallas, TX“

“Food was delicious and the sauce off the hook“

“What an experience! I came from Alabama on a work trip. My fellow employees and I were trying to find a seafood restaurant and stumbled upon this restaurant on a Wednesday. And boy did we hit the jackpot! The food was amazing first off. Second off, we had been wanting to do karaoke and there was a DJ! We sang at the table while we were eating and had such an amazing time. The atmosphere is phenomenal! We ended up dancing on the floor to a few songs before we left 😂 Thank you Hook & Reel for such an amazing experience. The next time we are in the area we are FOR SURE coming back!“

“some of my relatives came from out there f town this past Friday and had the most wonderful time at Monty Alexander performance. Ambiance was great and performance absolutely wonderful in an intimate environment interacting with artist. My husband and I always enjoyed it when visiting this place. Most importantly i would like to give a shout out to the lady at the instant seats department. She was the mos attentive and accommodating person who understood our situation and made the changes necessary for us to attend event. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a memorable time with great artists and great ambience!“

“Delicious! Greetings from Finland with love.“

“First visit today. Tried "Kale Yeah", a uniquely flavored dish that includes fresh kale. shrimp, crab, eggs & red onion, goat cheese. I love the feel of the quaint setting and the pleasant staff. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and 'll be back.“

“Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar is phenomenal! We actually checked the reviews before deciding to visit. My/Our experience was great. We ordered the flounder basket with Onion rings, chicken wings and that incredible Rich, creamy tasty Clam chowder and everything was fabulous! Keith and Lala made us feel welcome and appreciated. You have to visit with your family and friends.“

“First time visiting this restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the pork chops with gravy ( ask for extra) , collard greens and Mac and cheese. My daughter had the baked chicken with the creole sauce 😋 with Mac and candied yams or sweet potatoes
So Good. Finished with the bread pudding and ice cream and banana pudding for dessert.. did not disappoint. The service with Bridgett was great, attentive, warming and friendly. Food was served timely. Not slow but just right. ❤💯Will come again!!“

“I love the shrimp basket with the Cajun fries🥰“

“This seafood boil was an absolute culinary triumph! From the moment the steaming pot arrived at our table, the aroma of fresh seafood, spices, and garlic promised an unforgettable experience. The shrimp, crawfish, and mussels were cooked to perfection, tender and bursting with flavor, easily soaking up the rich, savory cajun-inspired sauce. Every bite was an explosion of taste, perfectly complemented by the corn on the cob and potatoes that were infused with the same delicious seasoning. The entire meal was a wonderfully interactive and messy affair, encouraging sharing and laughter, making it a truly memorable dining event.“

“Yummy but expensive, large portion“

“I went to this place specifically for the bourbon chicken as it is a favorite. It was terrible, dry and without any sauce at all. However, the black pepper chicken was great. The fried rice and the mixed vegetables were very good also. The service was good and staff was friendly.“

“Food is fresh and hot. The Seafood here is amazing, but they do offer Non-Seafood items as well. The portion size is great. It’s worth the prices. Delicious.“

“Decent place for crabcakes at MGM! The crabcake has a good amount of crab meat and comes with French fries—a little pricey, $33.99 for the Jumbo Crab Cake Plate. Big plus is that they are open fairly late, compared to the other food places there.“

“At time is always had at this place. Great music great vibes. The bartenders are the absolute best I go on Saturdays. They pour great. Lol now I must admit yesterday the server was horrible. It shouldn’t take 30 minutes to bring 2 cups of water and my drink. I’m not gonna blast her on here, but thankfully me and my best friend 💕 were able to speak to the manager and she apologized on her behalf . Also Love Jones is such a vibe super entertaining ‘! Definitely my fav spot to hang out 💯“

“What a nice meal! We ordered our meal to go and it took about a half hour to prepare. I got the Ocean Catch #A, which came in a big plastic bag! Perfectly cooked crab legs and shrimp and the seafood legend sauce was very tasty - it tasted like a mix of Cajun seasoning, garlic and butter. I got the mild spice level, which was flavorful but not hot. The potato and corn that it came with were also good. The seafood catches and boils seen to be the specialty and mine was worth the money. My husband's salmon was good but unexciting and would have benefited from some of the same seasoning as mine. It was also a small portion for the price. However, his New England clam chowder was thick and flavorful. My five year old had the fried white fish and seemed content with it. Although we did not eat in the restaurant, it was well decorated and looked inviting - hopefully I will be able to eat there in person soon! On a side note, they also have bubble tea, which was delicious!“

“As usually the food was excellent! I usually stick the the shrimp and like the signature Hot n Juicy sauces done spicy. Just enough kick without being overbearing. Savory and delicious. Highly recommend coming here if you haven’t already, especially if you call yourself being a seafood lover.“

“Olivia and Rez absolutely nailed it tonight! ✨ Together, their extensive experience in delivering exceptional service, hospitality, and atmosphere truly came together for a 5-star Grand Opening. My son and I had an amazing time! thank you, Liv & team!!!“

“Nice attitude from workers.“