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Cajun House - Reviews

308 5th Ave, 94118 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
460

Reviews

72%

Satisfaction

94

negative

35

neutral

331

positive

What people say about Cajun House

Price per Person
  • $51–$60
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Patrick T.
Review date: 10/08/2025
9
Cajun House: Flavorful Seafood and Casual Vibes
My experience at Cajun House was fantastic! The restaurant truly delivers big on flavor with its Southern-inspired seafood and bold spices. I was impressed by the generous portions, and it's easy to see why people keep coming back, especially with standout dishes like the gumbo and spicy crab. The service was friendly, and the vibe was casual, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed night out. It's a solid pick for anyone craving Cajun fare!
  • flavor9
  • seafood8
  • spices8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Mai L. N.
Review date: 09/06/2025
10
Amazing Seafood Boil and Excellent Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The seafood boil was amazing, and everything was served very fast. The service was incredibly nice; when I mentioned it was our first time, the staff member took the time to show us how to peel correctly. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!
  • seafood boil10
  • service10
  • everything9
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
LAAR “. N. L.
Review date: 08/29/2025
9
Delicious Seafood Boil Experience!
I had a great dinner with my 5-year-old daughter who wanted to try a seafood boil. I found this place on Google Maps and decided to give it a try. The food and flavors were so perfect for us. I will be back. Thank you to The Cajun House.
  • seafood boil9
  • food10
  • flavors10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Ozkavosh A.
Review date: 08/29/2025
10
Amazing Service and Delicious Fried Rice!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing. The people who work there are incredible, and I had a particularly nice conversation with Ben. They treated us like family, even staying open past closing hours for us. We were even offered tea. The fried rice was the best I've ever had in a restaurant.
  • people10
  • conversation with Ben9
  • treated us like family10
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Takeout
Yee M. K.
Review date: 08/05/2025
2
Terrible Service and Bland Food
I had a really bad experience trying to place a to-go order at the restaurant. When I first came in, the Asian lady, maybe around 40s, I asked her if I wanted to place a to-go order. I asked her for the menu to do so, and she said to me so rudely, "you should have looked online. " Like, what? Then, she aggressively hands me the menu, and I don't see any sauce options on the menu, so she's raising her voice at me to "LOOK HERE! " and tapping aggressively on the screen. I should have just walked out at that point, but I said maybe the food can be better than the service. It's not. The sauce is super watery and flavorless, and the shrimp was already falling apart in the sauce, so not even juicy and plump. Don't waste your time and money coming here!
  • to-go order2
  • Asian lady1
  • menu2
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Francisco M.
Review date: 07/31/2025
2
Good Food, Terrible Service and Portions
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food had a good taste, which was a positive aspect. However, the portions were terrible, and the customer service was also terrible. Based on my experience, I would advise others not to come here.
  • food taste7
  • portions2
  • customer service1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tylar R.
Review date: 07/22/2025
10
Big Bussin' Food & Great Service!
Don’t sleep on this place; it was big bussin! They took great care of us, and the food was amazing.
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Michael B.
Review date: 06/01/2025
9
Fantastic Cajun Crawfish Experience!
I'm glad to have found another Cajun spot in the Bay that does it right! We came in with the intent to get crawfish, and 3lbs of crawfish later we were not disappointed. Loved all the sauces from the kitchen -- probably the Cajun was the best overall but the lemon pepper sauce with the cold served crawfish was the best in my opinion. Get some fried frog legs and soft shell crab, and you'll be in for a good time here.
  • crawfish9
  • sauces9
  • Cajun sauce8
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Lala W.
Review date: 05/09/2025
10
Amazing Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing! Ben provided incredible service, and the food was both fresh and spectacular. We enjoyed the 49ers w/garlic pasta, french bread, and Soju, and everything was delicious. This was our first visit, and we understand why the reviews are so great. Thank you for the fantastic service and tasty food! The quiet atmosphere, with no wait time, ensured our food arrived fresh from the stove. We will definitely be back soon!
  • Ben10
  • food10
  • 49ers w/garlic pasta10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
shari K.
Review date: 04/17/2025
10
Our Favorite Restaurant!
My boyfriend and I absolutely love this restaurant; it's our favorite! We're not sure why it doesn't have a 5-star rating, but we highly recommend it. The Service, Atmosphere, and Food were all fantastic, each receiving a perfect 5-star rating.
  • Service10
  • Atmosphere10
  • Food10

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