It’s crawfish season, y’all! Undoubtedly the most delicious time of the year, crawfish season means you’ll start seeing those delicious mudbugs on menus across the Bayou State. When the urge to get down and dirty with a few pounds of Louisiana’s finest crustacean strikes, we’ve listed some of the best places to get crawfish in Louisiana. Gas up the car, because this is one road trip too tasty to pass up.
Google Maps Let’s be honest: there are countless crawfish hubs around Louisiana. To keep it simple, we’ve kept this road trip to restaurants, but stay tuned and there might just be a follow-up article featuring all the best grab-and-go options.
- Steamboat Bill’s
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Tina LKOgle/Google We begin our epic journey in Lake Charles at Steamboat Bill’s. There are actually a few different locations peppered around Louisiana, including two in Lake Charles. No matter which one you visit, be prepared to feast on perfectly seasoned crawfish.
- The Crawfish Stop
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The Crawfish Stop/Facebook Sticking in the Lake Charles area for one more spot, our next restaurant along the trail is the Crawfish Stop. Since 2003, they’ve been a local favorite during mudbug season, and after one tail, you’ll understand why. The best part is you’ll never even have to get out of your car! Swing thru the drive-thru and load up on a few pounds of crawfish to take home.
- Cajun Claws
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Peter Nguyen/Google Eastward we go - this time making a stop at Abbeville’s Cajun Claws. They’re known for serving some of the biggest crawfish in town, so be sure to come hungry!
- Louisiana Crawfish Time
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Louisiana Crawfish Time/Facebook Now we’re really heading into Cajun Country. Home to some of the best boiled and fried seafood in Lafayette, Louisiana Crawfish Time never disappoints.
- Prejean’s
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Prejean’s/Facebook This rustic restaurant is a popular spot in Lafayette for anyone craving delicious crawfish. Be sure to get all of those yummy fixin’s, like sausage, corn, and potatoes to round it out!
- Crazy Bout Crawfish
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Deanna Bazar/Google When it comes to crawfish, you have to go to Breaux Bridge, the “Crawfish Capital of the World.” And with a name like Crazy ‘Bout Crawfish, you know this one is are going to be good. This Breaux Bridge eatery is delicious year-round, but during crawfish season, it’s one of the best.
- Pit-N-Peel
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Pit-N-Peel/Facebook Head on over to Baton Rouge to feast on tasty BBQ and seafood at Pit-N-Peel. They frequently offer an all-you-can-eat crawfish special, which is honestly the best way to eat crawfish.
- Sammy’s
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Sammy’s Grill on Highland/Facebook We end our road trip at Sammy’s Grill, a family-friendly and super casual joint in Baton Rouge. From burgers to po’boys, they do it all, but during this time of year, trade the burgers for ‘bugs and treat yourself to a few pounds of perfectly boiled crawfish.
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Let’s be honest: there are countless crawfish hubs around Louisiana. To keep it simple, we’ve kept this road trip to restaurants, but stay tuned and there might just be a follow-up article featuring all the best grab-and-go options.
Tina LKOgle/Google
We begin our epic journey in Lake Charles at Steamboat Bill’s. There are actually a few different locations peppered around Louisiana, including two in Lake Charles. No matter which one you visit, be prepared to feast on perfectly seasoned crawfish.
The Crawfish Stop/Facebook
Sticking in the Lake Charles area for one more spot, our next restaurant along the trail is the Crawfish Stop. Since 2003, they’ve been a local favorite during mudbug season, and after one tail, you’ll understand why. The best part is you’ll never even have to get out of your car! Swing thru the drive-thru and load up on a few pounds of crawfish to take home.
Michael Farrell/Google
Peter Nguyen/Google
Eastward we go - this time making a stop at Abbeville’s Cajun Claws. They’re known for serving some of the biggest crawfish in town, so be sure to come hungry!
Cory Fontenot/Google
Louisiana Crawfish Time/Facebook
Now we’re really heading into Cajun Country. Home to some of the best boiled and fried seafood in Lafayette, Louisiana Crawfish Time never disappoints.
Matt Pitchford/Google
Prejean’s/Facebook
This rustic restaurant is a popular spot in Lafayette for anyone craving delicious crawfish. Be sure to get all of those yummy fixin’s, like sausage, corn, and potatoes to round it out!
Curtis Clark/Google
Deanna Bazar/Google
When it comes to crawfish, you have to go to Breaux Bridge, the “Crawfish Capital of the World.” And with a name like Crazy ‘Bout Crawfish, you know this one is are going to be good. This Breaux Bridge eatery is delicious year-round, but during crawfish season, it’s one of the best.
Burt Perkins/Google
Pit-N-Peel/Facebook
Head on over to Baton Rouge to feast on tasty BBQ and seafood at Pit-N-Peel. They frequently offer an all-you-can-eat crawfish special, which is honestly the best way to eat crawfish.
Sammy’s Grill on Highland/Facebook
We end our road trip at Sammy’s Grill, a family-friendly and super casual joint in Baton Rouge. From burgers to po’boys, they do it all, but during this time of year, trade the burgers for ‘bugs and treat yourself to a few pounds of perfectly boiled crawfish.
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Address: Crazy Bout Crawfish, 1905 Rees St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, USAAddress: 2019 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, USAAddress: 1514 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USAAddress: 1928 Charity St, Abbeville, LA 70510, USAAddress: 2101 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USAAddress: Prejean’s, 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
