The Big Easy

Starters

Alligator Bites

Straight from the bayou, quick-fried in Creole breading and served with a mustard sauce.
$12.95
Stuffed Shrimp

Butterflied gulf shrimp stuffed with crab and fried to a golden brown. Served over a Creole sauce with sauteed garlic spinach. Spicy.
$11.95
Oyster Fry

Spicy corn meal-dusted oysters, quick-fried golden brown and served with our white remoulade and mustard sauce.
$11.95
Grilled Shrimp Baton Rouge

Spicy grilled shrimp and dressed with house remoulade. Gluten free.
$10.95
South of Buffalo Wings

Chicken wings tossed with choice of our mild or spicy Caribbean jerk sauce or honey BBQ. Served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks. Gluten free and spicy.
$13.95
Pimento Cheese Fritters

Fresh pimento cheese, breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing.
$9.95
Louisiana Pretzel

A large, soft baked pretzel and smother it with our famous crab and artichoke dip, top it with Parmesan cheese.
$12.95
Crab Stuffed Poppers

Poppers stuffed with crab, cheese and jalapenos, breaded and fried. Spicy.
$10.95
Chicken Tenders

All white meat chicken tenders, battered and quick-fried golden brown with hand-cut fries. Served with honey BBQ, honey mustard or ranch dressing.
$12.95

Soup and Salad

She-Crab Soup

Thick and creamy with lots of crab and sherry.
$6.50
Belle's Apple Salad

Mixed greens tossed in a black cherry vinaigrette with Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, tomatoes, candied pecans and bleu cheese crumbles. Gluten free.
$5.95
Big Easy Oyster Salad

Crisp hearts of romaine, Brie cheese, tomatoes, candied pecans, Kalamata olives and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing and topped with fried oysters.
$13.95
Salmon and Spinach Salad

A bed of spinach topped with grilled salmon, pineapple salsa, tomatoes, onions, walnuts and dressed with a chunky pineapple vinaigrette. Gluten free.
$15.95
Greek Salad

Mixed greens topped with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini and Greek dressing. Gluten free.
$5.95
Caesar Salad

Crisp hearts of romaine, tomato, red onion, croutons and Parmesan cheese, served with tossed with our Caesar dressing.
$5.50
House Salad

Fresh greens served with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, shredded cheese, mushrooms and croutons with choice of dressing on the side.
$5.50

Main Courses

Shrimp and Grits

Fresh shrimp sauteed with andouille sausage served over creamy gouda grits. Gluten free and spicy.
$18.95
Salmon Lafayette

Grilled salmon fillet rubbed with brown sugar and Cajun spices, served with seasoned rice and garlic green beans. Gluten free and spicy.
$19.95
Big Easy Ribs

Slow cooked St. Louis cut ribs, served either with a dry rub or basted with honey BBQ sauce and served with hand cut french fries, and coleslaw
$14.95
Fish Tacos

Three tacos, lettuce, pico, chipotle lime ranch, & cheddar. served with choice of two sides
$15.95
Shrimp Tacos

Three blackened shrimp tacos, lettuce, pico, chipotle lime ranch, & cheddar. served with choice of two sides
$15.95
Pork Chops

2 8 oz. grilled bone in pork chops topped with a mushroom demi glaze and served with mac and cheese and garlic green beans.
$17.95
Cajun Ribeye

Our finest cut 12 oz. choice Angus beef ribeye, dry rubbed with Cajun seasoning, served with mashed potatoes, garlic green beans. Gluten free.
$20.95
Crab Cakes

Lump crab meat made with our special spices with two sides
$18.95
Grilled Tuna

Grilled fresh ahi tuna, served with seasoned rice and sauteed seasonal vegetables. Served with choices of a salad. Gluten free.
$18.75
Blackened Tuna

Blackened fresh ahi tuna, served with seasoned rice and sauteed seasonal vegetables. Served with choice of a salad. Gluten free.
$18.75
Bourbon Street Chicken

sweet & spicy chicken, peppers, & onions in delicious bourbon sauce served over rice
$16.95

Pasta

Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

Fresh shrimp, broccoli florets and roasted tomatoes in a garlic and olive oil sauce tossed with penne pasta.
$16.95
Louisiana Crab Pasta

Lump crabmeat, mushrooms and spinach in a sherry cream sauce served over penne pasta.
$16.95
Jambalaya Pasta

Andouille sausage, chicken, tasso ham and the trinity vegetables in a spicy cream sauce tossed with penne pasta. Spicy.
$15.95
Lobster Ravioli

Ravioli filled with lobster and served with a walnut cream sauce and sauteed seasonal vegetables.
$16.95
Pasta Primavera

A vegetarian delight, garlic and olive oil sauce served with fresh vegetables over penne pasta.
$13.95
3 Cheese and Spinach Ravioli

Spinach ravioli filled with a 3 cheese blend and served with a Gorgonzola and spinach cream sauce and sauteed seasonal vegetables.
$14.95

Cajun Favorites

A Taste of Louisiana

A generous portion of jambalaya, chicken, gumbo, red beans and rice and choice of fried shrimp or gator.
$17.95
Sausage, Red Beans and Rice

Red beans, rice and andouille sausage. Gluten free.
$6.95
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Teeming with chicken and andouille sausage, slow cooked and served with seasoned rice.
$7.25
Bowl of Seafood Gumbo

Our chicken and sausage gumbo. With catfish, oysters, crawfish tails and shrimp.
$16.95
Jambalaya

Chicken, tasso ham, andouille sausage, New Orleans, trinity vegetables and rice slow cooked with a hot and spicy Creole sauce. Gluten free and spicy.
$7.50
Crawfish Creole

A mean mess of crawfish tails, spice them with our Creole sauce and pour then over our seasoned rice. Gluten free and spicy.
$16.95
Shrimp Creole

Louisiana gulf shrimp served in a traditional New Orleans style Creole tomato sauce over seasonal rice. Gluten free and spicy.
$16.95
Crawfish Etouffee

Plump Louisiana crawfish sauteed in a butter roux with our vegetables and spices.
$17.95
Catfish Platter

Fried catfish dredged in our blend of Cajun spices. Served with hand cut fries and coleslaw.
$14.95
Fried Shrimp Platter

A hearty portion of our hand battered shrimp served with hand cut fries and coleslaw.
$16.95
Fried Seafood Platter

Our fried catfish, oysters and shrimp served with hand cut fries and coleslaw.
$17.95

Burgers

Big Easy Blackened Burger

Cajun spiced and quick seared with Jack cheese, topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with choice of a side. Spicy.
$12.95
French Quarter Blues Burger

Served with melted bleu cheese, topped with an onion ring, lettuce and tomato. Served with choice of a side.
$13.95
Southern Pimento and Bacon Burger

Topped with our homemade pimento cheese and bacon, with lettuce and tomato. Served with choice of a side.
$13.95
Easy Everything Burger

Bacon, fried egg, American cheese, an onion ring, lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce top this beast. Served with choice of a side.
$13.95
Down Home Cheeseburger

A 1/2 lb. of fresh ground beef, warm and juicy with lettuce and tomato. Served with choice of a side.
$12.95
Down Home Burger

A 1/2 lb. of fresh ground beef, warm and juicy with lettuce and tomato. Served with choice of a side.
$12.95

Po' Boys

Grilled Chicken Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles) With choice of a side.
$13.95
Blackened Chicken Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles) With choice of a side.
$13.95
Fried Green Tomato Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles) With choice of a side.
$12.95
Gator Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles). With choice of a side.
$13.95
Shrimp Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles). With choice of a side.
$13.95
Oyster Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles) With choice of a side.
$13.95
1/2 Shrimp and 1/2 Oyster Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles). With choice of a side.
$13.95
Fried Catfish Fillet Po'boy

Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles) With choice of a side.
$13.95
Sausage Po'boy

Cheddar cheese, sauteed onion and roasted peppers. Served dressed (spicy Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles). With choice of a side.
$13.95

Sandwiches

Muffuletta Sandwich

A New Orleans specialty, properly served on a muffuletta round with ham, salami, capicola, mortadella and provolone, topped with our olive salad. Served with choice of a side.
$11.95
Prime Rib Sandwich

Slow Roasted Prime Rib topped with provolone cheese, fried onion straws, rosemary and horseradish aioli. Choice of side
$13.95
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich Lunch

Our homemade pimento cheese topped with fried green tomatoes and grilled on multigrain bread. Served with choice of a side.
$11.95
Turkey and Avocado Sandwich

Our in house roasted turkey breast, sliced and topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado and a sun-dried tomato aioli on choice of bread. Served with choice of a side and a pickle spear.
$11.95
Turkey and Bacon Melt Lunch

Grilled turkey and bacon, topped with cheddar cheese, Creole mayo, sliced Granny Smith apples and spinach on choice of bread. Served with choice of a side and a pickle spear.
$11.95
Crab Cake Sandwich

Our famous crab cake served with lettuce, tomato and tarragon remoulade. Served on a brioche roll. Served with choice of a side.
$14.95
Spicy Fried Brie & Cucumber Sandwich

thick slices of fried lafayette seasoned Brie cheese, raspberry drizzle, lettuce, on choice of bread
$11.95

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries
$4.50
Mac and Cheese
$4.95
Side House Salad
$5.50
Garlic Green Beans
$4.95
Fried Onion Rings
$4.95
Sweet Potato Fries
$4.95
Creamy Slaw
$4.50
Fruit Salad
$4.50
Fried Spinach
$4.95
Sauteed Spinach
$4.95
Garlic Broccoli
$4.95

Desserts

Bananas Foster

Homemade bread pudding topped with rich buttery bourbon and rum sauce and vanilla ice cream
$7.95
Bourbon Street Brownie

Homemade brownie topped with pecans sauted in bourbon sauce with vanilla ice cream
$7.95
Beignets

Sweet fried dough topped with powdered sugar. A New Orleans favorite.
$6.95

Beverages - Non Alcoholic

Sweet tea

16oz Iced Tea
$2.00
Unsweeted Iced Tea

16oz Unsweetened Iced Tea
$2.00
Pepsi

16oz Pepsi, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Diet Pepsi

16oz Diet Pepsi, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Sierra Mist

16oz Sierra Mist Lemon Lime Soda, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Hi-C Pink Lemonade

16oz Hi-C Pink Lemonade, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Ginger Ale

16oz Seagram's Ginger Ale, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Dr. Pepper

16oz Dr. Pepper, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Diet Dr. Pepper

16oz Diet Dr. Pepper, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Cheerwine

16oz Cheerwine, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Mountain Dew

16oz Mountain Dew, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.00
Cranberry Juice

16oz Cranberry Juice, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.50
Grapefruit Juice

16oz Grapefruit Juice, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.50
Pineapple Juice

16oz Pineapple Juice, fountain style in cup with lid.
$2.50
Red Bull

Can
$3.95
San Pellegrino
$4.50
Abita Root Beer
$2.50

Benjamin D.

★★★★☆

Aug 7, 2024

Stopped by here on Monday for lunch. The gator bites and Jambalaya were outstanding. Gumbo and red beans were good. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Came back on Tuesday. Had the Creole with Crawfish simmered in spicy creole sauce over seasoned rice. This was excellent, though the Crawfish were a bit overpowering. The service today left much to be desired: waitress looked miserable. Did not smile or speak the entire time I was there. "Ready?" was all I got out of her. Came back today for the Etoufee. Sat at the bar. Bar tender was friendly, attentive and efficient. The Etoufee was excellent. The buttery sauce balanced the Crawfish perfectly. Would definitely recommend the place. Will have to come back at night for the music.

Jorge S.

★☆☆☆☆

Jul 28, 2024

This place is a complete sh*tshow.My cocktail never came out. Server didn't come back until our food came out, so I asked that it be removed from the bill. Server mumbled a sorry and walked away. Another server mumbled an apology for not having enough plates for our group, then left the stack of plates out of everyone's reach before walking away and not coming back with more. Eggrolls were barely warm in the middle and weren't very good. Fried green tomatoes were mediocre. Shrimp and sherry pasta was a hodgepodge of poorly cooked ingredients with no cohesion, but was edible. Garlic toast was burnt and inedible. I spit it into my napkin. Beignets were overcooked.The whole experience left me in a foul mood.

Ileana F.

★★★☆☆

Jan 9, 2024

Lets start with the good!! Ambiance & service were a 4.5/5 , we had an attentive waitress who made sure to check in often and the food was delivered quickly. The ambiance and location is so nice!! I'd be back for that alone, to enjoy a drink at the bar or to grab a meal with a group. It looks like it would be a great brunch spot. If all you want is aesthetics and a nice drink special on Sundays then read no further this is a great spot for you...the food though..lets get into it.I give the food a 3 overall. I ordered the cream of crab soup and it was a 2/5, kind of sweet, subpar seasoning, no crab chunks but a few shells, and it came out lukewarm. The pimento cheese balls with ranch were good! I wouldn't order again to try something else but I give them a 4/5. I ordered the half shrimp half oyster po boy and it was a 3.5/5. The oyster and shrimp were fried well but the seafood fried was the star it didn't have anything unique or even a solid seasoning going. It was good but nothing spectacular and nothing more than I'd expect from a regular spot not a Cajun focused restaurant. Would have loved to see the flavors shine through more. Also most of the food was lukewarm. We arrived to a near empty spot close to opening and it never got busy so cold food is not it. Beignets were a 1/5. Would NOT order again. They were thin, dense, all unevenly shaped, almost cracker like and loaded with powdered sugar. By my assessment they were burnt. $5 mimosas and a nice interior will probably bring me back but if you're coming to be wowed by cajun cuisine maybe try some items I didn't.

Lily K.

★★★★★

Nov 26, 2023

Bathrooms available and street parking.This is a big venue with lots of space and seating. A very big bar to sit at as well. We did not eat here we just got drinks.The blackberry lemonade my sister got without alcohol. It was amazing!!!! Perfectly sweet sour and blackberry (fresh blackberries) flavor!I had the pomegranate martini and it was delightful! It is very sweet though. The hurricane was also great. Honestly the blackberry lemonade was the very best thing!!Lots of food options here and drinks were great!Service was amazing super attentive, helpful and kind. A really great spot!

Vanessa E.

★★★☆☆

Mar 2, 2024

A little difficult for vegetarians but if you request the Asian salad without tuna.. it's very fresh and delicious! My fiancé loves Cajun food, so the etouffee and catfish are a favorite. French fries were pretty good. The corn bread was a bit hard.

Mike L.

★★★★☆

Dec 30, 2023

I was in Raleigh for a work conference, and on a weeknight after 8:30pm there didn't seem to be too many options other later in the evening.Some colleagues and I looked up Big Easy which is a Bar with a Southern style kitchen.We jointly share the fried alligator bites which was my first time eating alligator. I hate to say it but it does taste like chicken.I ordered a seafood platter which was a fried platter of goodness including catfish, shrimp and other items. It was pretty good but still pretty heavy (it was deep fried, I knew what I was getting into), so in addition to the included side of greens and coleslaw I got a side salad to try to make myself feel better. I also had a cocktail, an old fashioned, which was pretty solid, not too sweet.In addition to the main bar area which is setup for live music, they had an upstairs which was taken for a private event and we got sat in a big room with some additional tables.Pretty good, I'd go again if I'm in the area.

Marissa M.

★★★★☆

May 22, 2023

The Big Easy is a popular full Bar & restaurant on Fayetteville St that offers a very lively atmosphere featuring a DJ on weekends, 2 levels of seating and New Orleans style Cajun menu. I visited and ordered from their late night menu after 11:30 p.m. Staff was friendly and kind as we were seated immediately. We were seated near the bar and DJ DVS was spinning throwback Hip Hop & R&B. He is excellent. He didn't play a bad song.I decided on the catfish platter from their late night menu with a side house salad. I paired it with a old fashioned bourbon cocktail. My friend ordered jerk wings and fried pimento cheese balls. They were delicious. Our waitress worked hard at bussing and serving tables. She was overwhelmed with work due to the lack of staff. Despite this, our food arrived quickly given the time of night. My catfish was the perfect amount of filet and nice and crispy. This is definitely a convenient stop for a Cajun style brunch or for some weekend fun while downtown. They offer all the vibes with DJ DVS and karaoke some nights.

Ryli C.

★★★★☆

Jun 4, 2023

Came here on a Saturday eve (6pm) with a girlfriend of mine before heading to a concert. We were pleasantly greeted by the host who seated us right away. Our waitress was nice and attentive and deserves five stars! We ordered a couple drinks - I had the blueberry basil margarita which was fantastic - neither flavors were overbearing. I had the shrimp/oyster po'boy with sweet potato fries - very much enjoyed the po'boy and the sweet potato fries were AMAZING. The ambience was a little too dimly lit for my comfort but overall great experience here!

Goodness O.

★★★☆☆

Aug 18, 2024

The food was good. I had the jambalaya pasta and crab dip for my appetizer. The service however was slow. My group spent 4 hours at this restaurant and over half of that was spent waiting on our server. Cocktails were decent, a little too sweet for my liking.

Tyler F.

★★★★★

Sep 12, 2024

Came here for dinner with friends. Great waitstaff, food was really good too! Location was awesome, right in downtown!

The Big Easy

Menu

Starters

Alligator Bites

Stuffed Shrimp

Oyster Fry

Grilled Shrimp Baton Rouge

South of Buffalo Wings

Pimento Cheese Fritters

Louisiana Pretzel

Crab Stuffed Poppers

Chicken Tenders

Soup and Salad

She-Crab Soup

Belle's Apple Salad

Big Easy Oyster Salad

Salmon and Spinach Salad

Greek Salad

Caesar Salad

House Salad

Main Courses

Shrimp and Grits

Salmon Lafayette

Big Easy Ribs

Fish Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

Pork Chops

Cajun Ribeye

Crab Cakes

Grilled Tuna

Blackened Tuna

Bourbon Street Chicken

Pasta

Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

Louisiana Crab Pasta

Jambalaya Pasta

Lobster Ravioli

Pasta Primavera

3 Cheese and Spinach Ravioli

Cajun Favorites

A Taste of Louisiana

Sausage, Red Beans and Rice

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Bowl of Seafood Gumbo

Jambalaya

Crawfish Creole

Shrimp Creole

Crawfish Etouffee

Catfish Platter

Fried Shrimp Platter

Fried Seafood Platter

Burgers

Big Easy Blackened Burger

French Quarter Blues Burger

Southern Pimento and Bacon Burger

Easy Everything Burger

Down Home Cheeseburger

Down Home Burger

Po' Boys

Grilled Chicken Po'boy

Blackened Chicken Po'boy

Fried Green Tomato Po'boy

Gator Po'boy

Shrimp Po'boy

Oyster Po'boy

1/2 Shrimp and 1/2 Oyster Po'boy

Fried Catfish Fillet Po'boy

Sausage Po'boy

Sandwiches

Muffuletta Sandwich

Prime Rib Sandwich

Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich Lunch

Turkey and Avocado Sandwich

Turkey and Bacon Melt Lunch

Crab Cake Sandwich

Spicy Fried Brie & Cucumber Sandwich

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries

Mac and Cheese

Side House Salad