Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack

Seafood $$ ★ 4.4 (61 reviews)

About

The story began long, long ago on a bright and sunny afternoon in Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin (the big swamp next to N'awlins.) Boudreaux and Thibodeaux were busy setting trotlines and crab traps; preparing, as they normally did, for an evening of catchin' crabs, catfish, giggin' frogs, trampin' flounder and huntin' alligators. Suddenly, the wind started howling, water started rising and the sky turned black! Obviously, one heck of a tempest was a brewin' (Hurricane Katrina) and before the cousins could escape to higher ground, the levee broke and washed the two fellas out to sea where they drifted to Houston, Texas. After three days of floundering in Buffalo Bayou, the boys hit dry land and you can bet they were hungry! Since they've been spotted all over Houston, Galveston and the Clear Lake area looking for their kinsmen and Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack. Craving seafood like they get back home, Boudreaux and Thibodeaux are really looking forward to finding Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack because they hear it specializes in boiled fresh Gulf crawfish, shrimp, crab and lobster; additionally offering both raw and baked oysters, jumbo fried shrimp, cajun gumbo and red beans and rice. The Cajun cousins have also developed quite a thirst due to all the saltwater, so a few ice cold beers to help wash everything down can't hurt.

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Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner Accessible
Steven L. Verified visit ★★★★★

As always it is a pleasure to eat here. Food is fresh and staff us great.


Donalda S. Verified visit ★★★★★

This Resturant is right outside of the Kemal Boardwalk, but without all of the expensive prices. The food was hot, fres... This Resturant is right outside of the Kemal Boardwalk, but without all of the expensive prices. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The fish strips could have used some seasoning. My wife had the alligator/crawfish ettoufe and it was so flavorful. I would go here again and refer it to my friends and family. Customer service was excellent. Read more Read less


Teresa K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great atmosphere, great food


Annette H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our waitress was awesome and gave my husband one of her favorites and he really enjoyed it.


JoAlice W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service,food was great .


Shawn P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Went at happy hour for half price oysters, they were great and with my coupon even better


Kathi B. Verified visit ★★★★★

We love the environment. Live music, good drinks, great menu and friendly service.


Teresa K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love this place and the people that work there. Great atmosphere as well!


Laura V. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Using this certificate was difficult . Manager yelled across restaurant regarding this voucher certificate . Was embarra... Using this certificate was difficult . Manager yelled across restaurant regarding this voucher certificate . Was embarrassed in front of the guests and personal family . Will not return to this location. Read more Read less


Laura V. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Using this certificate was difficult . Manager yelled across restaurant regarding this voucher certificate . Was embarra... Using this certificate was difficult . Manager yelled across restaurant regarding this voucher certificate . Was embarrassed in front of the guests and personal family . Will not return to this location. Read more Read less


Sharla M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Th food was amazing! Service was good. We’ll be back with friends!


Sharla M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Th food was amazing! Service was good. We’ll be back with friends!


Amy C. Verified visit ★★★★★

It was a beautiful Saturday with live music starting at 1pm. My 2 yr old loved it. Food was quick and tasty. even the ki... It was a beautiful Saturday with live music starting at 1pm. My 2 yr old loved it. Food was quick and tasty. even the kid shrimp was not too shabby. Their fries are amazing. The only thing I didn't like was people smoking at tables. Read more Read less


Bill B. Verified visit ★★★★★

The quality of the food was much better than expected, since it was our first time there.


Holly B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Mark-bartender and waiter has a great personality and excellent service!


Vernetta P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our Servers name was William and he did an Amazing Job.! Kept our drinks full and even with performances made sure every... Our Servers name was William and he did an Amazing Job.! Kept our drinks full and even with performances made sure everything was fresh and hot!! Read more Read less


Donald B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent service better food. Could not be better


Holly B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Bartender (Heather, I think) was phenomenal and food was great as always!!!


Default U. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was excellent but the manager I dealt with was not clear on instructions and did not listen to what I was asking... Service was excellent but the manager I dealt with was not clear on instructions and did not listen to what I was asking. Read more Read less


Marc N. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food is good but blazing heaters outside were annoying. Service was fair.


Gayle W. Verified visit ★★★★★

I will be visiting Crazy Alan's again when I'm in Keyma. It was delicious. I loved the grilled oysters.


Gilbert G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Awesome food, great manager on days.


Nancy C. Verified visit ★★★★★

We loved the food and service so much that we went back the very next day.


Sandra W. Verified visit ★★★★★

The wait staff is always friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh and tasty.


Gilbert G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great seafood, great flavors. Nice staff


Anonymous Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Great Food and Service, Prices Are Completely Outrageous, It cost me $150 to get out of the place to feed my family of 4... Great Food and Service, Prices Are Completely Outrageous, It cost me $150 to get out of the place to feed my family of 4. Watch your Bill very closely we were charged for 2 drinks we didn't have and charged full price for appetizers that should have been half priced. We WON'T Be Back. Read more Read less


Angie C. Verified visit ★★★★★

I'm always satisfied with them


Ysela C. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

It took an hour and 15 minutes before the food came out. We weren't notified that it would take so long "because they ha... It took an hour and 15 minutes before the food came out. We weren't notified that it would take so long "because they had new staff & were behind orders" i'm till we ask between manager. Read more Read less


Wally N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great wait staff. Overall food was very good


Mike D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good service and food.


Joel B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Food was not good.


Aubrey B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Maybe the crawfish could have been a little more hot in temperature, but it was still good


Kim J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The boiled crawfish were advertised on Swamp Shack's website as 4.99/lb, (5 lbs. min.), however when we ordered 6 lbs.,... The boiled crawfish were advertised on Swamp Shack's website as 4.99/lb, (5 lbs. min.), however when we ordered 6 lbs., outr waiter informed us that it would be 5.99 per pins due to it being a holiday (Good Friday). Our waiter then had to get the manager' to intervene, who insisted that it would be 5.99 per pound. I then showed him on my smart phone that swamp shack was advertising $4.99/lb (with no disclaimer of "except for holidays") and he ended up honoring my adimenticity. In the mean time, I'm thinking "seriously???????, pick your freakin battles did......$6 or customer service/re-future visits???? I did however end up tipping our awesome waiter 22% (not including the $10 restaurant.com discount). Man....restauramt managers these days!!!! Read more Read less


Kim J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The boiled crawfish were advertised on Swamp Shack's website as 4.99/lb, (5 lbs. min.), however when we ordered 6 lbs.,... The boiled crawfish were advertised on Swamp Shack's website as 4.99/lb, (5 lbs. min.), however when we ordered 6 lbs., outr waiter informed us that it would be 5.99 per pins due to it being a holiday (Good Friday). Our waiter then had to get the manager' to intervene, who insisted that it would be 5.99 per pound. I then showed him on my smart phone that swamp shack was advertising $4.99/lb (with no disclaimer of "except for holidays") and he ended up honoring my adimenticity. In the mean time, I'm thinking "seriously???????, pick your freakin battles did......$6 or customer service/re-future visits???? I did however end up tipping our awesome waiter 22% (not including the $10 restaurant.com discount). Man....restauramt managers these days!!!! Read more Read less


Pamala K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Carla was our server and she was great!


Susan A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great food, good service,good atmosphere.


Rebecca C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great seafood and service!


Cheryl M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Server was professional and friendly.


Reta W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good Food


Teresa K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Awesome service and food


Paula G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The fried fish, shrimp, fries, and salad were delicious! The gumbo was no where close to what a true Cajun , (as myself)... The fried fish, shrimp, fries, and salad were delicious! The gumbo was no where close to what a true Cajun , (as myself) who lives in Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country, would even begin to call Gumbo! Please do not call that Gumbo! Except for the gumbo, the food was definitely worth the visit. Read more Read less


Teresa K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love this place


Kristen v. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Crazy fun atmosphere. Great music, lots of people, grilled seafood delicious.


Karen P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food was good, but for this price, we've had better, and with more air conditioning.


Kelly K. Verified visit ★★★★★

crabacodo was to die for and boudain link was better than Louisiana


Alicia M. Verified visit ★★★★★

GREAT location, delicious food and great atmosphere!


Mike D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good service and good food.


Rhonda M. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food was cold and had to send back.


Dan D. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

we bought a special they offered on a seafood platter. The crawfish was average at best and the shrimp was fishy. Overal... we bought a special they offered on a seafood platter. The crawfish was average at best and the shrimp was fishy. Overall the food wasn't up to par. The server made the whole experience at least doable. Not sure I would ever go back. Read more Read less


Brittney S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Music a little too loud


Joy E. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Will never go when it is busy again.we usually go off hours and the service is better. Wait person had too many tables a... Will never go when it is busy again.we usually go off hours and the service is better. Wait person had too many tables and we did not get the best service Read more Read less


Kari N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food, good prices, good service.


Katherine V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food friendly service. Medium wait time


[email protected] . Verified visit ★★★★★

they had great music and a festive atmosphere


Brett T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great place to eat


Vivian R. Verified visit ★★★★★

We only had appetizers and they were off the chain delicious! !


Christopher M. Verified visit ★★★★★

love the steaks and dranks


Olympia C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Several people stopped to greet us when we got in and the food arrived promptly and it tasted phenomenally.


Jennifer C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food was great and the service was excellent.It may sound dumb, but the only thing we complained about was how fast... The food was great and the service was excellent.It may sound dumb, but the only thing we complained about was how fast the food came out. We ordered an appetizer and a couple of the meals came with a salad. Before we could even try any of the appetizer or get half way through the salad they already had the main course out. By time we was able to finish our salads and eat some of the appetizer our food was already getting cold. Read more Read less


Jeff . Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was good and the discount made it affordable.


Kerry L. Verified visit ★★★★★

We eat seafood all over the country in our rv travels...but NEVER had as good gumbo as we ate here!! DELISH! Plus, servi... We eat seafood all over the country in our rv travels...but NEVER had as good gumbo as we ate here!! DELISH! Plus, service was great!! Read more Read less

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