Steve and I are always happy when we can order a dozen raw oysters, but when you add Cajun dishes to the meal, we are in culinary heaven.
Recently we had lunch at Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill not far from Huntsville Hospital and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Cajun Steamer's price for the raw oysters was the best we've seen in a while ($21, as I recall). Po' boys, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, red beans & rice, boudin balls, and gator bites were on the menu, but for this visit, we chose to share the Redfish Rockefeller. The fish was blackened, topped with jumbo shrimp, caramelized onions, and a spinach/tomato/bacon sauce, and served over Cajun mashed potatoes. So good!!
The decor has the expected New Orleans/Mardi Gras, alligator touches, and our service was prompt and efficient. The atmosphere is very casual, and diners may choose to sit indoors or out, depending on the weather.
Parking is free in the garage located about a half block away. If you want to do your grocery shopping after you eat, Publix is a few steps away. (They say, of course, that it is best to shop for groceries AFTER you eat, rather than before -- for obvious reasons). Other nearby temptations are Another Broken Egg Cafe and Cookie Fix.
For raw oysters, we've also enjoyed Connor's Steak and Seafood and Cap't Loui's, and we have our eyes on Sea Salt Urban Oyster Bar for a future outing.
To get our Cajun fix, we also really like Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in Madison and need to try Tim's Cajun Kitchen on Jordan Lane. Of course, the very BEST thing to do is drive to Louisiana where it all originates. You can't beat it. The layers of flavor and the regional ingredients make this cuisine very special.
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