What Houma’s newest eatery lacks in size, it makes up for in big Cajun flavor…
Just south of the Houma Airbase on banks of Bayou Terrebonne, Olden and Nancy Rodrigue have turned a remodeled C-store into a mecca for delicious seafood.
The Classy Cajun is serving up all of the traditional South Louisiana favorites, including golden fried seafood and seasonal boiled offerings.
Lunch or dinner in the cozy dining room at the Classy Cajun has the feel of a laid back family gathering. They say there are three keys to a successful restaurant: Location, Location, Location. The Classy Cajun is conveniently on the way to Cocodrie, and those generous portions of fried and boiled seafood will satisfy many a sportsman and woman on their way for a weekend at the camp. Their incredible Po-boys and thinly sliced, crispy onion rings should make for an enticing treat for the hungry fishermen on their way home from a morning of catching speckled trout and redfish.
I’m of the opinion that every really good restaurant has to have a niche to stand out; something they do better or differently than anybody else. Drago’s has those charbroiled oysters, at Pascal’s, it’s the BBQ Shrimp. At the Classy Cajun, there are at least two that will soon be it’s calling cards.
First, the roast beef po-boy is out of this world. Mrs. Nancy’s tried and true homemade recipe of fresh cooked pot roast smothered in a rich gravy goes perfectly on a lightly toasted, po-boy bun.
Their second “specialty” has got to be a really unique dessert that combines the best of two Cajun favorites… Pecan Pie Bread Pudding. Imagine (or better yet, go taste for yourself) a classic Cajun bread pudding with all it’s cream, vanilla, and cinnamon, topped with the very best part of a pecan pie… that caramelized, crunchy topping. No rum sauce needed here. It’s fantastic just the way it is.
Though crawfish season is just about over, I was lucky enough to sample a few recently, and they were excellent! Ever notice how most boiled crawfish you get in a restaurant taste a little different from ones boiled at home? Well the Classy Cajun managed to bring a little bit of home to the restaurant. Mr. Olden tells me the secret is that he doesn’t use a commercial premix that a lot of restaurants use, but stuck to the homemade style that he has been perfecting for a lifetime. I can’t wait for next spring to enjoy an order or two! In the meantime, I’ll have to “settle” for the delectable crabs and shrimp they’ll be serving up this summer and fall.
Whether you’re in the mood for a po-boy on the go, a weekday plate lunch like momma used to make, or ready to enjoy a superb seafood dinner with friends or family in a casual atmosphere, make the short drive over to the Classy Cajun. You won’t be disappointed!
Classy Cajun
10627 E Main St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-4004
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#1 by Mama Mia on June 18th, 2009
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Wow! I’ve got my Houma map out (I’m not a real expert on east Houma travel), but with bread pudding as my destination, I’ll search till I find it. Thanks for the tip. I’m always looking for new places in Thibodaux and Houma.
#2 by Cole on October 14th, 2009
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I’ve heard nothing but good about this place. I know several people that eat there regularly and they’ve been trying to get me to go. Looks like I’ll have to try it very soon!
#3 by Anita on October 15th, 2009
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I have not heard of this place but I will go there now. I love trying out new places and returning to the very good ones! I loveeeeee good food!
Anita
#4 by Disappointed on April 1st, 2011
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I have been to Classy Cajun in Houma serval times. The first 2 times it was great. The service was not great but the food was really good. Then the next 3 times I went everything from the food and the service was horrible. The 3rd time I went we sat down and waited 10 mins before anyone even greated us. When we finally got to order my husbands food was cold. We paid for out food and left the food on the table. The forth time I went, I called to see if they had boiled crabs. The lady on the phone said yes we have some. I asked if I had to order them over the phone for some to go. She said no. I left my house, took me 5 mins to get there and NO CRABS!. So =now it brings me to today. I got there at 11:38 orderd a half dozen of crabs and paid for them. 15 mins go by the girl who took my order came to tell me they didnt have any crabs. So I wasn’t mad I just ordered something else that was the same price. Catfish chips appitizer and a small onion rings. Easy fix right? WRONG!. 45 mins goes by and the girl tells me that they are working on my order. In the mean time I am watching like 6 groups of people who came in after me get there food, eat, pay, and leave before I get my order. 1 hour goes by and finally I can only take so much. I tell to girl if she realized that I had been there an hour and when was my food gonna be done. so she goes to the back and stays back there until my food is done while I’m standing at the register watching on the cooks put my onion rings in the microwave….. WTF.. I so mad and didn’t want to go off on these peole and cause a scene so I grabbed my food and left. So I drive 5 mins to my house open my food. Its cold. So Now I’m waiting until 2 o’clock to call and talk to the manager / owner. Not the mention that the girl who was working register had passion marks on her neck. If you ask me this place is anything but Classy!!!!
#5 by Michelle on April 28th, 2011
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I stumbled across this blog while searching for opinions on The Classy Cajun. My niece-in-law (?) is from the Houma area where I’m headed for business next week and has insisted that I have at least one meal at TCC. Thanks for adding credibility to her suggestion.
#6 by New Jersey Carpet cleaner on May 5th, 2011
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Wow! I’m waiting until 2 o’clock to call and talk to the manager / owner. Not the mention that the girl who was working register had passion marks on her neck. Thank you so much guys!