I had ordered through Uber Eats a few times and decided to go in person. Slow due to the pandemic, but worth the stop. Good Cajun food. Taste of Louisiana is a good choice for the indecisive person and the bananas foster i available in a half size!

I had an absolute ball. I would have won the trivia had I signed up. I ordered the wings and actually ordered another one to go. They were delicious. We were celebrating my nephews birthday. He enjoyed, we enjoyed, and well definitely be back.

Came in a few days ago with my wife for Restaurant Week and everything was exceptional. We had the shrimp and grits, shrimp platter, and alligator bites which were all on point. The food was good and our service was even better. Cameron or Carmen (can’t remember but something close to that) was our server and she happily answered all of our questions, gave us wonderful food/drink recommendations, and was on top of all of our needs. Wonderful experience and will be returning!

Omg, Covid-19 didnt mess up everything, this place was fandamtabulous. Great food, great service, a welcome change from the new norm.

Best cajun food in the area. Was just strolling around downtown one day looking for something to eat and have a few drinks. Place looked interesting so we decided to check it out. Glad I did, best jambalaya I have had in a long time! Will definitely return

I love this place! First of all, food was amazing and our staff was insanely quick to get our table’s food out! Second, staff were very very nice and polite. Third, it’s location is hard to beat and I love its atmosphere. Raleigh people, come eat here now!

Amazing food, takes me back to my honeymoon in New Orleans. Love this place, just wish service was a little faster. Other than that, great place for a meal!

Wings!!! So many flavors, Im trying dry rub next time! The Big Easy is conveniently located downtown and conveniently open during these hard times.Social distance seating - yes Great drinks - yes Good food - yes Good people - yes

Great local place to eat. I was impressed by the portion sizes and the food was delicious! The jambalaya tasted like it was straight from Louisiana! Staff was very friendly, service was quick, and the ambiance was enjoyable. I will definitely be returning.

We gave my mother a 56th bday get together here this weekend. The restaurant itself is very nice, cozy and gives you that Louisiana feel. The food and staff were all amazing. This is most definitely a place that I will continue to frequent. Thank you for showing us a good time.

Where do I begin? The atmosphere one only found in this restaurant and the food and drinks only improve on the experience. I’ve attended on late weekend nights and recently for an enjoyable dinner and drinks and am always pleasantly surprised with the drink specials they offer and delicious bites. From a Margarita to a Strawberry smash I couldn’t stop sipping and literally their whole menu is delicious. The last time we went I noticed our server seemed to be having the worst night of her career as I observed her at the POS and behind the bar, but she did not let that get in the way of giving us prompt service and greeting us with a smile every time.

I guess I just know to go at a decent hour!Ive been here for lunch at 2 and dinner at 7.Both times I had great service and the po boys I had tasted fantastic. Ive been to New Orleans and have tried a po boy there myself. Theres is different but still tasty, filling, and unique!!! Get the fried spinach!!!Nice sangria specials there too!

This place is awesome! I plan on eating there again for my birthday on Dec 10th.

Great Lousiana food. Loved the fried gator. Its a good restaurant with an awesome atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

Very nice atmosphere. Prices are not to bad and the drinks, food and music is very nice. My friend and I went on a night with a live band. People were drinking eating and dancing and having a great time. This is a safe place to go and enjoy your friends family and co workers....

Great atmosphere and good southern Cajun food. Will definitely return. So missed sausage red beans and rice. Perfectly spiced.

Our waitress was great Shannon was great. Im giving it 3 stars because it took an unusually long time for our entrees to arrive and when they did we discovered out grilled chops were under cooked. The garlic mash and green beans were excellent. I think if the chops were properly cooked this meal would have been great. It is restaurant week so maybe they were understaffed in the kitchen for the crowd. If youre in Raleigh, NC give it a go.

Enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, and most definitely the food! I had a shrimp Poboy. I typically dont eat shrimp or PoBoys but it was recommended to me by the owner and Im recommending it to you! Delicious. The green beans taste fresh and are well cooked and seasoned. The Mac and cheese was not a baked style but had a good consistency. I recommend both. The jambalaya was tasty and the Salmon had a little cajun spice to it but tasted great. I have to say the service did not disappoint and I clearly enjoyed my dinner. It was a pleasant surprise because the only reason I chose this place was because of later hours it was open on a Monday. Glad I did!

Real smooth atmosphere. Excellent service. Definitely plan to check them out again and encourage others to try them. Food tasted fresh and well seasoned.

Delicious cajun food with a North Carolina twist. Excellent service while I was there as well. I had the stuffed shrimp to start and had the Jambalaya as my entree. It was quite spicy, but unless you dont like a lot of heat, definitely something you would like.If youre in the mood for something different, check them out!

Gator bites, Jambalaya & Seafood Gumbo.Been here several times over the years; my experience has always been good. Great service!Give it a try - youll be glad you did!

Looking for a nice place in Raleigh to swing by for lunch? Come here! I highly recommend it. There were many options from seafood to a simple grilled cheese! I personally recommend the crab cake sandwich. You think your life was complete? No. It isnt, until you try this sandwich. I forgot the sauce on it, but it can be a bit strong and overwhelming, so I recommend eating the sandwich with the lettuce and the sauce, or just no sauce if your not into overpowering flavors. Anyways, the interior is extremely nice, with a very rustic vibe going, and not to mention the bar. I cant drink alcohol, but if you can, there is a place to do it whilst chomping down on your delicious food! There are many seats and the restrooms are very cleanly as well. I highly recommend this to anybody! Also. The fries are heavenly.

More bar than restaurant from my experience. The food was alright and the drinks were excellent. Maybe their Cajun stuff is better, but what I had was just ok.

Excellent food, with several options. The atmosphere was very relaxing amd enjoyable. My wife had the Salmon and I had the Crab pasta, we also shared some Alligator Bites. We had shannon as our waitress and she made the experience delightful. We will definitely return and bring some friends and family next time.

Jambalaya pasta was amazing . Spicy wings were tasty and sizeable. The mimosas were not made with quality champagne more of a prosecco taste. The sweet potato fries were amazing with sprinkled sugar. Also the Salmon was sizeable and tasteful. The overall appearance and vibe was great as well. Would definitely revisit and recommend

Louisiana Feel in Raleigh. Service was great, food fresh and plentiful. Wish I took more pics. First experience of Alligator bites!

Great Food! Social Distancing setup was perfect. Slow service & waitress wasnt wearing a mask.

Went in to order some beignets for dessert (to-go) and I was quite disappointed with the outcome. After an extremely long wait, the beignets were severely overcooked and dried out. Not even the powdered sugar could save them.

Food was great. Service was spotty but overlookable

Made reservations and I mines well would of just walked in without reservations everybody working here has to be on drugs or drinking on the job. service was terrible food was even worse drinks watered down the waitress was running around like she was on something and kept forgetting everything we asked for. Very dissatisfied

Not the first time Ive eaten at the Big Easy but, tonight I Just spent $40 on trash. We did not enjoy our meal. It will be a while before we eat here again, if ever

Nice location, food is delicious!! Ive been to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and eaten at many restaurants. The food here definitely gives me a Creole experience, not to mention the service is wonderful! I will come back for sure.

The atmosphere and the service are great before the DJ started. If youre going to have a DJ, make sure (s)hes good at it. Drinks: Pineapple Dragon something Delicious; Strawberry margaritas Meh. Appetizers: Stuffed shrimp Delicious; Crab poppers Meh. Entrees:Chicken and Sausage gumbo a disaster it was a bowl of gravy tasted like they made it in the microwave I only had one piece of sausage and chicken. Lobster ravioli was delicious I would have preferred a little more salt. I still give it 4 stars for the atmosphere, service, some of what we ordered was Delicious, and they didnt charge me for the nasty gumbo. We would have stayed longer and drank more, but the DJ was awful.

The food was excellent but service really slowed down as we approached the end of our meal. It was a moderately expensive lunch for four (2 adults, 2 kids), $69 before tip.The pimento cheese fritters were delicious and I really enjoyed the cup of sausage, beans, and rice. The muffaletta, chicken tenders, and shrimp and grits were wonderful too. I was shocked by the lackluster beignets.

Great bar and super lively on a Saturday night! I stopped in around 8pm with a group of friends. Our waitress was very patient and super friendly.I will definitely be back here and would highly recommend this place!! Get here early to get a seat!

Awesome food. Fun night out.

Food was ok. Great drinks tho. The bloody Mary was spicy n satisfying

Good vibe. Ive been here several times since 2012. Usually crowd and atmosphere are good.

The service and food was horrible we didn’t eat anything and still was charged not once did they ask how’s the food the waiter was horrible ad never came back unless you called for her. $91 a rip off for uneaten nasty cold burgers and gumbo

This is not up to the hype. Ordered the pimento cheese and bacon burger and it was so plain, the meat itself had zero seasoning on it. The pimento was disappointing at best. However, the onion rings (which are not made in house) were good. For a restaurant with such a great spot downtown I expected a lot more real cooking and much better flavors. Unfortunately, the front end staff was a wreck also sitting in the front window on their phones. It was very unwelcoming and unprofessional. If you choose to give this place a shot anyway, ask for Darius! He is at the Bar, but he also takes on some tables near the bar.... the best part of the place. Darius is A+

We initially went to The Big Easy because we saw on their website that they have a DJ on Thursday nights & do a “Throwback Thursday”set starting at 10pm, with $4 well drinks. We got there around 9:40pm. The restaurant was freezing cold & there were only 3 other people seated at the bar. No DJ. No drink specials. Asked the server about it & he said they didn’t do it anymore, they need to update the website ASAP. The space is beautiful, the ambiance is nice... they could get a huge crowd in there if they marketed right to to the right people. 2 doors down was packed, had people waiting in line to get in. The food was greasy, Fries were cold, shrimp & oysters were fried too hard but the seasoning was good. We won’t go back until they revamp.

My husband and I went to the Big Easy on Monday and Kara was the bartender and she was so funny and made great drinks! The manager, Kelsey stopped by to check and make sure everything was great and she was so sweet and attentive. We got 2 ribeyes and they were cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious! Overall, highly recommend eating here! Great food, great service, great management! Good job! We will be back!

Darius is an amazing bartender and server. Very attentive and professional, even while being friendly and personable. I was celebrating a personal milestone for myself, and he was very kind and accommodating. The food is delicious. Red beans and rice - AMAZING. The gumbo is to die for (but skip the jambalaya, it tastes like feet). I had fried alligator for the first time, and it was fantastic! They even have Cheerwine. A true gem of the south, and amazing Cajun/Creole food. Sit at the bar and ask for Darius, you will not be disappointed!

The decor, the food, the customer service. I really recommend the jerk wings and the catfish.

We came from out of state and it was just okay. The gator bites were good and flavorful. The crab cakes were not good. We were told they was a lot of bread filling, but that there was a lot of crab as well. There was not. My friend got the pork chops with Mac and cheese which were both good.

I thoroughly enjoy this place. It is a beautiful bar and restaurant serving food reminiscent of New Orleans. The drinks are delicious and the staff kind. The ambience reminds me of a 1920s speakeasy, with dark, soft lights, rich woods, exposed brick and golden undertones. One of my favorite places!

We all had a great time. Needed some real down time after a long day at work. The Big Easy was the right place to unwind. Planni g a trip back real soon!

This was a rare find in Raliegh NC. While we were at GalaxyCon, we were walking around downtown tying to find somewhere to eat. Google found it for us and I cant say Im disappointed. I had their Cajun pasta with shrimp... DELICIOUS! And my husband had the Jambalaya... hes says it was awesome! We both had the crab cake appetizer and I must say, from a person who is not normally a crab fan, it was mighty tasty. It has a little out-of-the-way small pub feel, and the staff were very friendly. Price was standard, nothing too high though. All in all, Id definitely recommend.

We went in to eat tonight. It was very busy. Despite how busy it was, we got our food super quick. The drinks we had were stunning and the food was amazing! We were visited by the manager, Kelsey. She was just so delightful! She worked hard helping the bartenders, who both were awesome!! We will definitely be returning to this place. Always a good time!

Nice place. Came here for a quick lunch. Not crowded at all on a Sunday for lunch. Good customer service. I ordered their Gumbo, it was delicious. Made with chicken and spicy sausage. Comes with white rice and biscuit. They also have a nice beer on tap list. Some of them local. I recommend the Red Oak draft. Cant talk for evenings here, but seems it gets busy and there is live jazz everh Wednesday night.

Great service from Ashley, and good jambalaya.

Food was absolutely delicious.. our waitress gave the best recommendations from the menu.. had a group of 12 the service was awesome.. no complaints what so ever

Service was a little slow but the food turned out to be delicious

Im from out of town and should have walked out when I saw it wasnt busy at all around 7pm on a Wednesday night. Service was good. Crab cakes were not, more filler than crab. Mac and cheese was good.

I love going to the big easy. On good days it has an excellent vibe and live music. On bad days its less crowded but still very cozy

The Customer service was excellent from the time we entered until we left.The host sat us and we were greeted by a cheerful Waiter named Robert.Robert was so skillful, he was able to get our drink and food orders correct without the use of a notepad to reference.The food was bomb and Robert pushed our experience over the top! He was engaging and attentive. We will be back and we will request him every time!!!! Please make sure he gets the recognition he deserves and you appreciate this man.

The food at Big easy was pretty good ! Small portions but big flavor. It was worth the drive from out of town and the food comes quick. JR was an awesome server too, very helpful. Ask for him by name.

Fantastic vibe here. Good food with a Creole flair. My wife had she-crab soup, and it was delightful, the way we are up eating it. We split some oysters Rockefeller, and they were good, but a bit too lemony for me. BUT - they came with flash-fried sounds,yummy which I absolutely love. It was out of this world. My daughter had a burger and fries that she raved about. I had the Taste of Louisiana, which included gumbo, jambalaya, red beans & rice, and fried shrimp. It was delicious, but I would have enjoyed more shrimp (they were incredible!) and the jambalaya was but more tomato-ey (and therefore sweeter) than I make it. We finished with beignets, which were so, so good. I also had some good craft beer - there a decent local selection. If you enjoy Cajun food or seafood, check this place out!

Came here for the self love tour with derrick jackson. We ordered a few food items and to my surprise it was pretty good. My cousin comes here often for karaoke night. The service was quick and food served timely. We transport people here quite often on the party bus especially on the weekends.

Great host...wonderful food and dessert.

Catfish with fries and fried shrimp. Amazing! Definitely going back! ️ Had to alcoholic drinks Hurricane and a peach drink.

Came in a couple weeks ago with my husband. Definitely dissapointing. We hardly saw our waitress Maria (i think was her name). The food and drinks were okay. Shame that service wasnt the greatest. Sad to say itll take a lot of convincing to bring me back but you live and learn!

Had my RETIREMENT social upstairs and it was great. First time at this location, usually go to the Cary location. They still have terrific food and a great atmosphere. Thanks Big Easy for a great night!!

We enjoyed their late night menu.The food was well prepared and the drinks were tasty.Will return to try their main menu.

Very comfortable atmosphere! Stopped in for some late night food. Had the fried shrimp platter. It was about what you would expect for price you would anticipate. Bartender was extremely friendly as was all the other staff. I will be returning!

Wow amazing food and service. I will be back here every time Im in NC

Pasta with sauteed veggies was good & reasonably priced! Nice ambience with great music.

Food was good but it did take a little while for it to come to the table.

Our group of families o recently enjoyed a Sunday evening visit to the Big Easy. Steve Hunt, the owner, was so pleasant to work with in setting up our event and was very accommodating to our needs. There were 27 of us and Jess and the staff went above and beyond in making sure we all were taken care of, making their job look easy and we know it was not! Cant say enough about Jess - loved her cheerfulness and attitude toward each guest. The private room in the back was perfect. Everyone loved their food and the entire experience was wonderful!

Bartenders were awesome.

Awesome place. The music and ambiance cant be beat. I am obsessed with the Louisiana Pretzel appetizer. It never disappoints.They also have really awesome and very reasonably priced private parties, and theyre great to work with on menu options.Go there. Youll love it!

This is a really cool place. The food is priced well, you get nice size portions, and everything I had was really good. I had the shrimp poboy and a salad, both were great. Had the bananas foster for dessert and lord have mercy, that was so good! My waitress was nice. She was attentive, but not all over us, which I appreciated. We stuck around to hear the band play and that was really cool. It was a one stop shop for our Friday night! We ended up having dinner, drinks, and dancing. Pretty great night. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to go back in the future.

Just not that good, decent for bar food I guess. Steak was way over seasoned and other in my party were less than impressed with their meals

We stumbled upon this place looking for a place to have lunch. We were so pleasantly surprised. This place definitely has my favorite LA food outside of NOLA.

Great experience, the shrimp and grits were amazing. I opted out of the jalapeños but the shrimp and andouille were perfect. The pimento cheese popper appetizer was also perfect. Highly recommend.

Went for restaurant week. It was ok. Tried alligator for the first time. Tasty. Great server (Shannon). Wasnt crazy about the shrimp Creole. It was spicy but too tangy sweet for me.

Great spot for drinks and cajun food. Best local spot for NOLA inspired food! Also has fun trivia nights and a good bar atmosphere to hang out. Service is on the slow side but staff is cool. Its a good time :)

Went tonight with a party of 6 had a reservation. The hostess seemed baffled by that fact. Then we still had to wait to be seated. Once seated our waiter failed to deliver all the drinks that were ordered. Then we placed our orders and waited and waited and waited. We were waiting for our food for over an hour and a half. Each time we asked our waiter would tell us that it was almost out. Then trying to get water refills was like pulling teeth. Eventually our food came out. Everyone but I enjoyed their meals. I got the jambalaya pasta which was soaking in a pool of grease. Overall not a great experience. Everyone else felt their food was delicious. But we will not be returning.

Wide range of age groups. Band was good. Sit upstairs if you want to get away from crowd.

Amazing service and delicious food

This is about as authentic as it gets, a Cajun restaurant that actually knows how to bring the heat! The shrimp creole had great flavor and enough spice that I didnt have to douse it with hot sauce just to get a taste of home. We always start with the alligator bites, lightly breaded and tender, served with a zingy remoulade. Unfortunately I have to call them out on service, because they brought the appetizer and entrees at the same time. We had skipped lunch and were hungry, so it didnt matter. Great way to celebrate a close Saints win!

Mediocre all around. Not bad, but nothing about it made me want to go back.

The food and drinks are very good. Appetizers were very tasty, I brought some for home!

Such a staple this place is to downtown Raleigh! I met my wife for the first time ever here so it may be a bit more special to me than others. If you want live music, great drinks, lots and lots of unique food choices, and great service definitely put this place on your bar crawl map! Right in the heart of downtown Raleigh you can enjoy some great libations and escape the more college club seen that is found a couple blocks away.

French fries are finger licking good. Pork chops are to live for. The rice has an amazing combination of flavors that make you forget where you are.

What a wonderful discovery! With extra time before a Friday night concert, we needed dinner. Most places were busy with a long wait. We happened upon The Big Easy by chance. It was busy too, but we were able to get a table outside. The sidewalk dining was great. We received excellent service and the food was very good - tasty, beautifully prepared, and reasonable priced. I will definitely return

Food and service were terrible. Our waiter seemed annoyed the whole night. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant but we waited almost 30 minutes before he took our order. My friend ordered jambalaya and when it came out it was just a bowl of rice. When we said something to the waiter he made up some excuse and never apologized. Definitely won’t be back

Great food! I may be a little bias considering Im an employee, but its true

Excellent representation of cajun and creole food. Fried oysters were on point. Crispy in the outside, juicy inside. We had all the staples, jambalaya, etouffee, blackened catfish and bourbon street chicken. We loved it all. Definitely recommend and will return.

Wonderful food. Delivered to your table hot. I had the seafood gumbo and was not disappointed. The stuffed shrimp was delicious and the sauce brought a little heat with the peppers.

We ordered burgers and local beer. The burgers were really good, we got sweet potatoes as the side which were so good. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a good burger. The bar was quiet at daytime. The only thing is anyone can walk in and use the restrooms even if they are not ordering anything. We were sitting by the entrance and one after another homeless person walked in to use the washroom.

It was quiet on this cold Thursday afternoon and they were closing early for a private party, so Im glad I made it in time. The red beans and rice with corn muffin were great and really enjoyed the beignets.

Delicious food and great atmosphere.

Got the Chicken Opelousas and beignets when I went for Triangle Restaurant Week. It was very good - juicy chicken alongside some crisp greens and ending with fluffy beignets.

Having dinner at the big easy restaurant in Raleigh NC wth friends and family and gonna watch my nephew Justin Hall#11 play for ball state University against north Carolina state University 2morrow...Having fun and enjoying life!

Saturdays are most busy days. And Sundays for kareoke. But there is Beautiful desserts and food there too.

My husband and I went for a romantic date, little did we know, it turned out to be a club. We were carded at the door, then asked to Payton enter. We were told it was an event. There was a DJ and long lines at the bar. I would have never expected this environment from looking at the gorgeous website and menu online. We had to wait 45 minutes for an appetizer, Gator Bites. We took them to go. There was no where to sit, the place was packed. When we got to the car to eat, it was the most amazing thing ever. Nice hang out spot, we will be returning.

The food was great. Service was outstanding. I will definitely be comi g back!!!

Great service and yummy food.

I never post reviews, but this is a special case. This was honestly the worst experience Ive ever had at a restaurant.We walked in at 9:20pm on a Sunday. They close at 2am. I was greeted by someone at the hostess stand who told me oh I dont work here, the hostess hasnt come back yet but you can sit anywhereWe sat directly in the front. 25 minutes go by and no one has come over to us yet. We had to flag down a waitress to order drinks and ask for a food menu. Another 25 minutes went by when the waitress finally comes back and gives us a late night menu that starts at 10pm (mind you we got there at 9:20).At that point, we paid for our drinks and left to go order pizza in the hotel room. Honestly, it was disappointing since my party was visiting the city for the first time. Im sure the food is good, but I wouldnt know because I never got that far.