I've tagged this under New Orleans knowing full well that this place is an hour outside. But the reason we were here was in between visiting the Oak Valley and Laura plantations, which is a trip most likely done to or from New Orleans.
The initial intent was to hit both plantations in the morning then go for lunch enroute to Houston. But a later start, a longer time in Oak Valley and hunger got in the way. A quick Google search found this nearby well rated local seafood and Cajun place - both alluring adjectives for our last Louisiana meal, particularly as we hadn't really had any Cajun food.
The restaurant has you enter via their shop which sells snacks, some takeaway and souvenirs from gator amongst other things. We didn't buy anything but it was an interesting browse. The restaurant side was a simple place adorned with monetary bills from all over the world. Gator, catfish and gumbo dominates the menu. And for a location close to tourist venues, the prices were decent too.
- Cajun Breaux Gator Burger (wild gator served with B&C seasoning on home-baked bun) USD9.99 - I remember vaguely that crocodile is similar to chicken, but gator was more like mince pork to me. It was heavily salty but very tasty;
- Louisiana Seafood Gumbo (fresh gulf shrimp, crab meat, okra over rice) bowl with potato salad USD12.95 - this murky mud water looking gumbo was delicious with tiny seafood bits of fish and prawns. I think I asked for salad rather than potato salad just to be a bit lighter. It was in an overly sweet dressing but fine for contrast.
A delicious local Louisiana meal and a fine farewell to the state. I could've tried so many things there like fried frog legs, soft shell crab, the elusive oyster po-boy and more. I doubt I'll back in this area in this lifetime though...