The Cajun Steamer- A-
With March Madness in full swing I wanted to find a place to hang out and watch the games and enjoy some tasty food at the same time. With the rumor of the Cajun Steamer coming to Tuscaloosa this summer, I made the short drive to Hoover to see what all the buzz was about.
While the restaurant was small, it offered a laid back, friendly environment with plenty of televisions and a fully stocked bar.
Once seated I was surprised at the expansive choices available on the menu and decided to order a Big Easy to quench my thirst while I decided.
The Big Easy is made with Malibu and light rum, triple sec, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, oj, and a splash of grenadine, topped with Meyers and garnished with a cherry and…show more content… So once I saw them on the menu as a part of the platter, it became a no brainer for me as to what I would order.
Everyone had described their flavor as similar to chicken to me, so I did not find myself nervous as to what I was going to encounter.
I took a giant bite off the end of my frog leg and felt I had been lied to by everyone who had ever told me about frog legs.
While they were not bad they did not taste like chicken at all. They had the texture of a chicken wing, but they had a swampy fish taste, much like catfish. I would be interested to try them again, but will not be adding them to my daily menu anytime soon.
I was more surprised at how boney they were. The big bite I took ended in me pulling five or six bones out of my mouth before I could begin actually chewing the meat.
Overall, the food was good, I would have enjoyed it a little more had it come with at least one side item, as the platter only included the seafood and nothing extra.
The Cajun Steamer advertised an extensive happy hour menu and with the laid back environment, expansive bar and menu, and friendly staff they will fit into food scene in Tuscaloosa perfectly, as long as their manager, who is an avid Auburn fan, stays at the Hoover
