Cafe Rian Cajun Cafe

My family and I had a great dinner here! We didn't make any reservations prior, but thankfully they were able to seat our party of 14 all together. I tried their boudin balls, fish platter, red beans and rice, shrimp etouffe, and gumbo. The boudin balls had a nice crunchy outside and were soft on the inside. Their fried fish platter was a large portion and cooked to perfection. The red beans and rice were good, but my favorite was the shrimp etouffe! It was creamy and flavorful. We really enjoyed how everything came out piping hot. I also tried their Hennessy lemon drop cocktail, which had me all inspired to recreate it at home! It was a well balanced drink.Service was very attentive, and my family liked how they decorated for Mardi Gras. We'd definitely return when back in the area.

Wow! The meal was amazing; service was good; place was packed; atmosphere was pumped and exciting; super friendly wait staff. The Pontchartrain made me think I was I. lake Charles! Oysters were fried perfectly. If you like Cajun and seafood -PLEASE do yourself a favor and hit this spot.Wow! (Did I say that already?)

Dropped by Cafe Rain for a Cajun fix. The oyster O'Brien, shrimp and grits, and crawfish dip all had the same sauce, despite being told they'd be distinct. Staff could use better training on the menu. Had to wait for utensils, and my food went cold. The saving grace? A killer saxophonist who brought life to the brunch with his melodies. Without him, the experience would've been forgettable. Service needs a tune-up to match that sax vibe!

HOUSTON, TX 77044 / SOUTHERN, CAJUN / 12-06-23 / DINNER+Customer service was friendly.+The etouffee was probably the best out of the Comfort Trio ($18).-The gumbo was a little too creamy and rich for me.-No serving spoons for appetizers.-Not much vegetable options.

Simply delish! I suggested this place as a dining option after seeing all the positive reviews. My dining partner is a fan of Cajun food, so we ventured here on a busy Saturday. First things first, we were the only two patrons that were not of the dominant ethnicity represented here. It doesn't usually bother me, but I definitely felt like the whole restaurant stared at us the second we walked in. If you're sensitive to this type of thing, get your food to go. For the appetizer, we ordered the bam bam shrimp, and for my entree I ordered The Big Easy which consisted of smothered unspecified fish, etoufee, and corn choux. My dining partner ordered the Blackened Redfish Pontchartrain but substituted the rice out for fries for $7, which I thought was a bit hefty. The bam bam shrimp was fine, but the smothered fish in The Big Easy was remarkable! That sauce was so flavorful and amazing! The corn choux was pretty tasty even though the corn was on the dry and overcooked side. I ordered a Long Island ice tea but couldn't finish it, as I was pretty drunk after consuming half of it.Overall great place and worth a return visit.

Food was So tasty and came out fast! But I was sold by the staff being so attentive. There was almost a full house because it was lunchtime and they showed no signs of stress. I never had to search for our waitress, who was very accommodating for my child.They had a very talented musician playing all the hits. However, I'm giving 4 stars because it was way too loud for such a small area. We spent most of the time yelling in order to be heard. I left with a headache.

What a random find! Trying to find something relatively close to IAH given the monstrous size of Houston and I came upon this gem. It is in a nicer than average strip mall and there was plenty of parking in front. I arrived right before the dinner rush and I'm glad I did. While there was never a wait, every table got full. There is also a bar area where you can sit at the counter, have a drink, full service menu, and watch some TV.Service was excellent. The hostess, with very friendly and my waitress calls equally so, offering multiple recommendations on the extensive Cajun menu. I had one of the samplers. They had a cup of both the étouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice. What a perfect variety if you're torn on what to order. I also had to start out on some Boudin, which was very fresh and you can tell made from scratch. If you've heard of this you sure; and if you're reading this review, take a chance. You won't be disappointed.

First off the vibe here was unexpected for a little corner spot in Summerwood. I walked in around an hour before closing and it was pretty full. Music was a vibe. The space is quaint and cozy. Perfect for families or a hang out sesh with friends for drinks by the bar. I was served by a nice young woman as our waitress. She wasn't overly attentive but that's ok- to me. Especially since I arrived an hour before closing . I didn't feel rushed or anything For food :Crawfish dip with homemade tortilla chips.those chips were everythingg for me yum and dip was perfectEvery dang thang pasta- flavor was very good. It was a bit light on the chicken bits but pasta is always a filling option. Comes with a buttery breadThe frozen drink I had was ménage trios -- ok maybe I'm a light weight but that drink was hitttting lol and tasted so good. Yes don't skip that !

Stopped in to grab a bite after my Grandson's football games with the family. There was a bit of confusion to get seated, due to them wanting all the party there before they could be seated. I could see this if we had reservations for a specific party size, but not for a group walking in. I have a mobility issue, which means I move very slowly. I didn't see the need for our whole party to wait until I got in the building. I want to think this was a training issue. We were finally seated. Everything after this was great. We ordered appetizers which were delicious! I had to share more than I wanted to. Our server was great! I was a bit disappointed to know all the seafood was fried together, as I'm allergic to shrimp. I would have liked to try the catfish. ‍ I totally enjoyed my French fries though. My party enjoyed their dishes. Especially, the macaroni and cheese with crawfish. While we were there the patio and bar area began to fill up. Not a bad spot to relax and chill. The atmosphere is relaxed, with music playing. I'm told they have live music also.

If you love Cajun food, this is the place to go. The menu you will be overwhelming because it so many good options. Unless you are in the mood for something specific. I'll just start by saying I loved everything I had accept the boudin egg rolls. This place is a win and I recommend you start with the trio - gumbo, red beans, ettoufee Kids meals catfish was so good I almost changed my order. It's fried fish with seasoned fries. Oysters on the half shell- Oyster brioche - surprisingly very tasty.Mardi Gras potato- I don't think I'd ever be able to finish one of these myself because it's so filling and rich in flavor. Wings - solid 4/5If you can hold your liquor get the rajan Cajun. I tried ménage à trois, but it wasn't as strong. The service was fine. Nothing extraordinary, but she was nice. The restaurant is very chill. Nothing fancy.