Comfort Food Restaurants near Bridge City, LA

“Thank u Dona Marta and Sylvia...pls forgive if i spelled ur names wrong :)I'm so so grateful that Dona Marta agreed to make me some pupusas after the kitchen was closed already... i guess she saw the desperation in my eyes for some great pupusas... as someone who always keep a look out for "hole in the wall" places , i knew this would turned out a "diamond in the rough"OMG!!!!they just melted in my mouth... the right proportions ... the secret in the dough!!! something im sure passed on in the family fr generations...i couldnt wait but eating and driving :/ not much traffic ok!!!i promised i'd come back again in a few mos cus i live about 2hrs away!!!next time ill time it better so i can have a sit down and try other traditional El Salvadoran food ... my only regret is i didnt order more togo !!!it's a family owned and family recipe..i didnt have many pix to upload cus i ate all of them in car!!! Thank u again for staying longer and putting up w me ... but i'm now ur biggest fan!!! see u soon Alex (Sylvia's cute 16 yr old son)“

“Had the most divine time and the staff was amazing. I got to know the owner's children who are amazing young men. They were very welcoming and informative about the history of the restaurant. Had the red snapper with rice and the veggie tray with injera bread. Gonna use my leftover injera for twist-on crepes in the morning.“

“What’s left of my not crab cake and RA pasta…the BEST vegan and GF food I’ve ever had!!!! I thought for sure I would be sick…no way my allergy food could be this tasty and comparable to “real food” nope!!!! Not sick at all! I felt like I was eating “bad” food. Thank y’all so much because I can’t eat anything just anywhere! Will be back!!!!!“

“When I tell you this little spot is it? in Nola? Absolutely delicious, great vibes,great food,great drinks and great atmosphere.You can sit inside or outside.Very colorful, has tv to watch sports and can have a drink.Glad we found this place.#datdog“

“We ordered lunch today from Suzie’s for our office staff of about 12 people. Everybody was very happy with the quality of the food. Not a single compliant from anyone and they provided great customer service. We will definitely order again“

“Mmm, gumbo goodness! Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop hits the spot. Drumfish smothered in crawfish etouffee and jumbalaya? Yes, please! Abita's Andygator pairs perfectly. Only thing missing? Sharing it with my favorite Cajun foodie! #chefronsgumbostop #jumbalaya #cajunfood #cajunfoodie“

“My wife and I had a late evening hunger that needed to be craved. We had a taste for chicken, and Gus was our second option. They stayed open at a great time to accommodate our hunger. Although we had a bit of a wait to sit down( there was a party of 28 people) so we were patient. The chicken was hot and fresh. Crisp skin, though I can't say that it was flavorful. It had a late kick of spice to it but the spice wasn't overwhelming. I want to try the tenders on my next outing and the greens.“

“My husband and I went here today for dinner around 6:30pm. There wasn’t many people, the old school music selection was great, and our server was really nice. We both got the half chicken and subbed our sides to okra and macncheese and greens and macncheese. We didn’t wait long for our food and it was HOT and DELICIOUS when it finally arrived. The chicken had a great flavor as well as the sides. The macncheese is creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely love this place. Finest quality food, freshly prepared to order. This is a mom and pop neighborhood gem with really good homemade food. The chicken parmesan is better than ANY fine Italian restaurant. Even the turkey poboy is slices of REAL turkey, not the thin, pressed turkey like most. The roast beef poboy is homemade and flavorful. Now my go to spot. You gotta try this hidden gem. No wonder they've been around for years!“

“I have been to this place twice and the food is phenomenal. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I also love the decor and atmosphere! If the chocolate cake is on the menu, order it! I’m usually not a fan of chocolate cake, but it was the best I’ve ever had. I couldn’t stop eating it.“

“This was our second time coming here! The alligator and etouffee dogs were really yummy and unique! Better than any normal hot dog. The etouffee fries were a bit too liquidy, and they could’ve put more meat, but we still enjoyed the concept. It wasn’t worth the $7, but it’s definitely something worth trying once.“

“The Chamber of Horrors is my absolute favorite sandwich ever! It's just a cold sandwich stacked with sliced meats and cheese and lettuce, tomato, etc. but it strikes a chord with me. Every time I go I tell myself to try something different but most times I wind up getting one. And a side of fries. I have tried other things and have never found anything to complain about. Koz's is a great example of the neighborhood restaurants that are scattered throughout New Orleans and the area. Place has been there forever. The family is running the business. He has passed away, but Koz himself was running the cash register every time I went there. Same crowd of regulars and locals is in there every day. A wide variety of menu items, daily specials, plate lunches, po-boys, fried seafood, and all that. Not all of it is good, but for the most part it is. Downsides - the place is old so it is a little dark and dingy. It gets crowded at times and then the service gets slow. The parking is scarce around but you can usually find a spot. Give them a shot. This is one place that I keep going back to. (If I want a Chamber of Horrors I do!)“

“Food is excellent! Best house mustard sauce I've had, spicy but Not hot! Savoring the salad I was only able to eat half. Mushrooms are great & good portions size! Friendly staff, owner came out and visited before we headed to Gulfport. Thank you, we'll be back again!“

“I absolutely love this place. We go for breakfast, order dinner, and I now use them for my catering. Everything I have ever ordered here has exceeded my expectations. This is a solid home cooked meal at a helluva price. I highly recommend Empty Nest!“