Cajun Restaurants near Hillside, NJ

“Overall this is a good spot to come after work or the weekend. Have gone here several times and each time was different experiences. Food is always good maybe a tad salty and drinks are always on point. Service is on the slower side but it seems to be food is made fresh. Only thing I don’t like is someone suggesting we give a tip and literally standing around and watching/waiting for it. (Don’t want to get into details on this post) Also don’t agree with staff coming up saying “I said hello but y’all wasn’t paying attention.” Otherwise, I love the music selection, karaoke night and pool table. Family is regulars so I’ll be back.“

“You can sense that you're going to have fun as soon as you step through the door. If you ask me, the ugly crab is a better alternative than the others. It's delicious and fresh to boil. Without a doubt, I would return to this place. Also get the Shirley temple. ☺️“

“Worth the wait and the hype - usually no wait during quieter hours but be sure to reserve during peak times - the food was delicious and fresh, cooked perfectly with a deliciously famous Capt Loui seasoning - be sure to load up on the seafood for extra flavor in the boil, addd garlic noodles and some homemade lemonade for the full experience “

“I’ve been coming to Hook and Reel for some time and each time Kamala is our server she greets you with a smile, courtesy and great service. My friends and I are always happy to see her and hope that she’s our server. We always sit in the bar area because we know our experience will be a good one. Today myself and 3 of my friends came to eat and we were excited to see Kamala walk in the door. Kamala is definitely the definition of gracious, humble and attentive. As always exceptional service. PS I hope hook and reel appreciates people like Kamala. Very hard to come by people like this in the service industry. Much respect to her Patrick additionally is always very sweet.“

“Went with a friend to Hook and Reel and had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and VERY affordable. I had such a great time I returned the following day. I have to say what made the visit great for me was the staff and service. Our servers Richard and Taylor made us feel at home. The manager Sarah came out to greet us on our second visit. She was very sweet and down to earth. I highly recommend giving Hook and Reel a visit. ??“

“Had a super great time. My Waitress Abby was absolutely fantastic ?. Tentive, always checking on our table. The atmosphere was wonderful, I love freestyle music, walked in to Judy Torres song , The food was spectacular. I have to mention we didn't realize we when paid cash gave Abby an Extra 100 dollars and she came back and brought to us told us of the extra money. That meant so much to us. Abby Rocks. I would definitely recommend. !❣️“

“The food is delish!!!!! The last 2 times I have been I tried the shrimp dishes and they did not disappoint. The wings were perfectly cooked and they have the best fries. The staff is amazing as well, very helpful and kind. Everything is very reasonably priced.“

“Everyone was Very Friendly. Didn't had to wait long for the Appetizer to arrive. Food was Delicious. Had The Fish Basket with Sweet Potatoes Fries,Clam Chowder and Crabmeat Salad .Will Recommend Hook & Reel to My Family and Friends!!!“

“This place was so good. We visited from out of state and now I wish I had one close to my home. Chips and salsa were amazing. Beef enchiladas were sooo good. Enchilada sauce was some of the best I’ve ever had. My mouth is watering writing this review.Service was great too and we enjoyed the atmosphere!“

“Love to go there the crabs are excellent the help should stay in the dining room so the clients can be helped when they need to instead of looking for them we had to go looking for our girl to give us the check and when we want to drinks a napkins she needs to be seen at all times in the dining“

“pricy, friendly staff, fast take out, had #14 TIGER ROLL, very good, excellent fresh fish but NO CRUNCH on top as advertised which is what makes this particular roll taste better. Piece of lemon would have added more taste so that's why I only gave it 4 starts., probably return when I'm in the area. .“

“I love this spot so so so so so much! We order nearly every weekend for takeout delivered to us. I love their Oolong milk tea, Strawberry slush and Passion Fruit Tea. Their lychee slush is not too sweet, just right for those who prefers lighter tastes. Their seafood boil is flavorful and fresh! I love the Garlic Butter sauce, but would love to try their other sauce too. Their fried lobster ball is literally a ball of lobster meat!!! So delicious! Almost every weekend, I would always order drinks from them. I have tried Oolong milk tea from many places, but only this one will always be my favorite because it always tastes perfect.Sometimes, their website would have some kind of update and we wouldn't be able to order through online to get the drinks delivered. But whenever we call to ask if they deliver to our address, the staff would tell us that they can deliver. The problem on their website will always be quickly fixed so that we can enjoy their wonderful service again!This is one of the best locations. I highly recommend this place!“

“I Really enjoyed the hospitality from the moment we walked in till we left. Our waitress Ann Marie was VERY attentive and checked up on us every and any chance she got too. She was real nice with my kids. The busboy was very nice too even after he dropped a drink on me lol. He made sure to be quick to get me some to clean myself up with. The hospitality made this experience that much better!“

“Had the catfish poboy at uptown night Market! They told me 15 minutes was done in 15 minutes. It was a large fried catfish filet and it was perfectly crispy. I think the tartar sauce may have needed a little more salt but overall great experience. Reminded me of Louisiana“

“Amazing food i love Haitian food , there soup jumou every Sunday and saturday morning is the best, it taste just like mammi would make it at home, it's spicy yet not over doing it,savory so you can taste the time it took to cook it ,plenty of fresh beef, squash , dumplings and macaroni to go oh lala over.They make it only on Sundays and Saturday. There customer service makes me proud to be Haitian ,the ladies there are not rude bizzy but not rude. It's a bar setting so limited to no seat's. Call ahead if you want or come inside and order usually 10 to 15 minutes wait time not long at all. The price are average good price 10 ,15 to 20 daller plates, depends what type of meat you order fish, goat and oxtail large plates are usually 20 dallers.“

“Saveur Creole is a pleasant place i highly recommend you, whether you would like to spend time with friends, and family you can also plan professional meetings there. The service is second to none, the foods are delicious and the atmosphere is so cool .“

“The place is wonderful I had so much fun eating with my brother we had lunch together and it was so good and the food is not that expensive. I would recommend this place to everyone.The lady who is the server is so nice and gives you good energy when she is taking your order.“

“Since 2003, the brainchild of the husband-and-wife duo team, Albert and Yanick Ranieri, have opened this premier restaurant and martini bar located on Valley Street in South Orange. Upon entering and translating from the French, a "butterfly" insignia floated above the bar, illuminating the various hues of the 57 martini and specialty cocktails offered. The interior evoked a sophisticated and modern vibe, with the lighting being subtle. Reservations were made by one of our party members calling the restaurant yesterday for some of us as first-timers. Greeted by the host, a table was waiting for us. The menu merges American, Caribbean, French, and Italian cuisine, leaning toward Southern and Cajun-style dishes. As an appetizer, my partner, our friends and I decided on the corn and crab croquettes. For our main meal, we opted for Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp with Maryland Crab Meat, Jambalaya, Coq Au Vin, Organic Roasted Chicken Breast, and Linguine with Shrimp. A complimentary assortment of breads with butter started our meal, which some of us washed with French martini. The food was delicious, and the sauces were flavorful. However, there was a slight snafu with the wording of one of the items on the menu, which was brought to the manager's attention. Listed was organic roasted chicken breast served with caramelized carrots, but what was received was the breast with part of the wings and carrots not caramelized. The service was wonderful, and our server was Mohammed. It was a nice time spent, which we could recommend.“