I'm a road warrior (150,000 miles a year) and I'm constantly on the search for cajun. I found Alligator Soul years ago in its old location and have been back more times than I can remember, all of them great experiences...good, friendly service, nice atmosphere and the beset cajun I've ever found outside the French Quarter in Nawlins (Chef Ryan trained at Commanders Palace).\r
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I was concerned that the move to the new, huge space on Broadway a couple blocks away from their original, much smaller space would make it hard to maintain the same standards, and it was rough for the first few months. But more recently they've got it firing on all cylinders and it rocks. I took a party of seven for a celebration last night and they're got it totally under control...the Gator is BACK!!\r
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Crawfish etouffe' with a touch of mango? Chef Ryan, you ROCK!
Pros: Food, friendly service, value, new place has tons of parking
Cons: So popular it's hard to get in most night...reservations required on weekends for sure.
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