Darwell's Cafe

127 E 1st St, Long Beach
(228) 868-8946

Recent Reviews

Bridget B.

Great friendly people hidden local favorite come and try a southern dish now. Limited hours

Steve Miceli

Did not disappoint. Very good food, zChef Darwell came by to see how we liked it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Creole, Red Beans

Scott H.

Food was amazing everything tasted great, the owners were very on top of it and very attentive. The service was also very good my cup never went empty. The ambience was really fun with a couple aquariums set up.

Tonda Wassmuth

Unbelievably upset by this. I came here once before the Mardi Gras parade (with my energy drink) and they were so accommodating, delicious, and courteous. I was so excited, I raved about it to my husband. Told them I intended to bring my whole family back for our next family meal out. They have signs all over that says they care about serving “kind” people.I walked in today with my energy drink. He clearly didn’t realize I’d been before because he went into his elevator pitch about the restaurant, how everything is homemade, nothing is fried etc. then his wife just started yelling and cussing at me for brining my own drink. I told her I was happy to pay for a fountain drink, this was just a habit I had, like coffee and I asked why she couldn’t just talk to me kindly instead of the yelling and cussing. Then she told me ok I’ll charge you for a drink. $20. Get off my property. Then her husband (Darwell?) said “oh you done pissed off the owner!” From the back of the kitchen. It turns out I’m not the first one to bring my own drink, I’m just the first person they decided to make an example of. They made it clear they think since they own the place it’s ok to speak to people like that. Unbelievable. So disappointed in an establishment that claims (signs everywhere) they are a family establishment who wants KIND customers. Clearly not

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Tonda W.

Walked in with an energy drink in February (saw no posted signs). They served me happily. Walked in with an energy drink today. Darwell did not seem to mind at all when he handed me the menu and told me about the place. His wife however, started cussing very loudly about me, right in front of me. When I realized it was about me bringing a drink in and told her I didn't realize it was a rule and I was happy to pay for one, she told me it would be $20, cussed more, yelled at me. Then her husband encouraged her by shouting about how I pissed off the owner. They told me to leave before they called the cops. keep in mind, I did not yell or cuss once at these two people. They have no signs posted. I apologized. I tried to diffuse the situation. They call themselves a family establishment that wants kind customers.... the etouffee is good, but not THAT good though.

Karen

My hubby and I had the taste of Darwell's with a brownie and banana parfait after. YUM! Comfort food at its best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Creole, Red Beans

Jeff Capen

Great place will always go there every time we visit this part of the gulf coast. Chef darwell was great all the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Rhodes

The food is awesome!! Well worth the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teresa N.

Great service food was delicious and great entertainment. Definitely recommend and we will be back soon

Aaron F.

This place is amazing! The food selection is great and everything tastes amazing! The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining with plenty of tables and space. The inside is creatively decorated with string lights and paintings by the owner. Staff and service are great, and you won't leave unhappy.

Tara Copeland

Just moved to LongBeach MS and was getting my oil changed when the ladies walked in with this food that smelled amazing. Asked where it came from and then left there to go try it out.I was not disappointed. If you ever want to find a great restaurant, ask the locals where they eat.Portion size was large but it didn’t stand a chance with me. Ordered the CrawDaddy Burger. The sauce makes the burger and it is so FRESH! I got a side of potato salad that was perfectly creamy. No one ingredient o er powered another. Many times the onion is all you can taste but not in this one.This will become one our regular spots in our new home!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DJ H.

This little, local family restaurant is incredible. It may not look like much, but the food is as good as you'll get at any seafood restaurant in the Gulf Coast. And the story of the family, traditions, their history is just incredible. Don't miss it. Skip the casino buffet, the oyster bar, the daiquiri shack, and go to Darwell's every chance you get.

Mike Olson

We went to darwells because of triple d. The owner was there and talked to us in person. Every single thing was incredible. The crawfish poboy with their sauce and the Verde sauce was incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deborah Samek

Best lunch I’ve ever had! The Taste of Darwell’s was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gumbo, Red Beans

Mary Lessard

love the food,love the people, love the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blackened Redfish, Crawdaddy Burger

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