Here Are The 12 Best Restaurants In Louisiana To Get Boiled Crawfish

One of the best reasons to live in Louisiana is the food. There's nothing better than sitting down and having some good Cajun and Creole cuisine, especially crawfish. Crawfish season typically begins around the middle of January and can last until July, and if you're craving a pound or two, here are some of the best places to get boiled crawfish in Louisiana. Remember, don't eat the dead ones!

1. Cajun Claws (Abbeville)

Easily one of the best places to get boiled crawfish in Louisiana. Be prepared to wait in line, but it’ll be worth it! Give Cajun Claws a follow on Facebook to stay up to date on the daily specials and crawfish counts.

While you're in the area, you might want to check out Palmetto Island State Park, a picturesque natural area in Abbeville that's the perfect spot to enjoy your crawfish (just remember to clean up afterward).

2. Crawdaddy's Kitchen (Shreveport)

Don't think northern Louisiana won't jump in on the crawfish train! Family-owned and operated, Crawdaddy’s has been in business for over 15 years, and they've become one of the most popular places to eat in Shreveport. The two-pot cooking method brings out the best flavors in their perfectly seasoned crawfish.

3. Whitetails (Krotz Springs)

A little gem in the middle of nowhere, this place will make you feel right at home. It's small-town restaurants like this that make visiting these tiny towns in Louisiana worth the ride.

4. Louisiana Cajun Seafood (Baton Rouge)

Louisiana Cajun Seafood is a casual little joint that is a popular place to grab some crawfish in Baton Rouge. Seasoned to perfection, there’s a reason there’s always a line at this place! If you're visiting Baton Rouge, carve out some time to check out the Baton Rouge Riverfront. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River, a chance to board the historic USS Kidd, and check out the bustling downtown scene.

5. Crawfish Barn (Ville Platte)

A fun little sports bar that serves amazing Cajun and Creole food. Ville Platte is a tiny but mighty town on the edge of Cajun Country, and if you're visiting the area, be sure to swing by both Chicot State Park and the Louisiana State Arboretum to check out the stunning natural scenery.

6. Don's Seafood (Lafayette)

Don’s Seafood opened in 1934, and it’s still owned and operated by the Landry family. With locations in Lafayette, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Covington, and Metairie, you’re never far from some amazing mud bugs.

7. Crawfish Town USA (Henderson/Breaux Bridge)

Breaux Bridge is known as the "Crawfish Capital of the World," so you know you're in for a treat when you step inside the city limits here. Tucked away in a barn from the early 1900s, Crawfish Town USA has been in business since 1986, and serves some of the best crawfish in the area.

8. Heinen's Boil and Go (Lake Charles)

Don’t let the size of this place fool you. Heinen's Boil and Go has been in business for over 15 years, and they just keep getting better with age. It’s the perfect place to grab some perfectly seasoned crawfish on the go.

9. Salvo's (Belle Chasse)

With over 30 years under their belt, this family-owned restaurant has won over the hearts and stomachs of thousands of Belle Chasse residents over the years. They also sell their own seafood boil, so you can have a taste of Salvo’s whenever you want.

10. Swamp Daddy’s (Alexandria)

No frills, all flavor. Visit Swamp Daddy's on Facebook to check on daily specials and crawfish counts for the day.

11. Tony’s Seafood (Baton Rouge)

Family-owned and operated since 1959, Tony’s is the place to go for your Cajun needs. Not only do they have amazing crawfish, but be sure to try their boudin balls. Bonus: They’ll ship nationwide!

12. Crazy Bout Crawfish Cajun Café (Breaux Bridge)

You can’t talk about crawfish and not mention Breaux Bridge, the crawfish capital of the world. This amazing restaurant in Breaux Bridge has been crazy bout crawfish since 2007 and it’s certainly made us crazy about crawfish as well.

Have you been to any of these restaurants? Where is your favorite place to get crawfish? Let us know in the comments below.

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