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How Much would you Pay for this "Seafood Basket"

Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:37 pm
Posted by LSUGrad2024
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2023
293 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:37 pm


My sister lives in Austin, and always complains how bad the Louisiana food is over there. She spotted this today on reddit

This Fish Basket was $22.63 (before tax and tip)

Reddit Post on this Insanity


From what I've gathered, massive amounts of money could be made by the first person to open proper Cajun restaurants, Louisiana Seafood joints, and poboy shops
This post was edited on 5/15/24 at 11:57 pm
Posted by gizmothepug
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2015
6784 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:41 pm to
I’d show my arse if they took my money before giving that to me. I don’t like conflict but $22 for that and I’m showing my arse.
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
21088 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 12:13 am to
quote:

My sister lives in Austin, and always complains how bad the Louisiana food is over there.


She’s right. There are two legit places, Evangeline Cafe and Stuffed. Everything else is some weird take on Cajun food.
Posted by DoctorTechnical
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2009
2808 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 6:58 am to
Shoal Creek Saloon still around?
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 7:34 am to
$5-6 bucks
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24920 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 9:25 am to
That place deserves to go out of business, and I am one who hates seeing people go out of business. That's theft right there.


Then again, how many people go back to this place? If they have returning customers, well, a fool and his money...
Posted by Professor Dawghair
Member since Oct 2021
1151 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 10:01 am to
quote:

From what I've gathered, massive amounts of money could be made by the first person to open proper Cajun restaurants, Louisiana Seafood joints, and poboy shops


That is so true. We live in Georgia and my Cajun wife's rule is to not order gumbo in a restaurant east of the Atchafalaya Basin. I'm sure there are exceptions and it's kind of a joke... but kinda not too.
Posted by RedFoxx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Jan 2009
6049 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 10:25 am to
That’s ridiculous.

When I lived in Austin Stuffed Cajun Market and Quality Seafood were my go to spots for Louisiana food.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
76046 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 10:30 am to
Lazy J Cajun in New Braunfels is legit.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38909 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 11:03 am to
Just a 100 yards down and across the street from that place is Da Nada Cantina which is fantastic mexican food. Go there instead.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
16660 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 2:42 pm to
That's not even a kid's meal at Canes. Where's the sippy cup?

I've pretty much have no expectation of getting great LA food here. A shrimp poboy at BBs is my bar now.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12768 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 3:25 pm to
$0.00
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
3082 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 4:12 pm to
What kind of fish?
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
9840 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 5:43 pm to
That's some pitiful looking fish. They've got a poor combination of old/burnt grease and/or way over cooked fish. I would have had it taken away and off my bill.

Sir can we fry you another batch?
No ma'am I'm good. Thank you though.

Did I read the thread right? The owners of this establishment are from BR?
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
71795 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 5:52 pm to
Bout tree fitty.
Posted by AUHighPlainsDrifter
South Carolina
Member since Sep 2017
3126 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 7:59 pm to
I think a better question is who TF would order a fish basket, crinkle fries and hushpuppies for $22.63 when it clearly says on their menu that it only has 1/4 lbs of fish in the basket? That dumbass deserves to get ripped off.
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
27876 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 9:21 pm to
I'd drop $10 on that if it came with.a 20 ounce fountain drink
Posted by TheEnglishman
On the road to Wellville
Member since Mar 2010
3119 posts
Posted on 5/17/24 at 1:57 pm to
as the OT would say.... mmmhmmmm..... bout 3.50
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14275 posts
Posted on 5/17/24 at 2:09 pm to
The Citco Gas Station on Springridge Road would have something similar with bigger (not burnt) fillets and more fries for maybe $7.00, including Diet Dr. Pepper and two hush puppies.

I haven't been to Long John Silver's in years, but if you included a big handful of their fried batter crumbles and slaw, it might be $6.00. Also would include drink, might have to settle for diet Coke or diet Pepsi.

I usually shop for mine at the Exxon Gas station on the Blvd and Northside Drive here in Clinton. Maybe $5.00 with two big fillets, no fries, but you do get two big JoJo logs and pretty good Hushpuppies.
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