Grapevine Cafe

A definite gem in the town of Donaldsonville. The atmosphere is upbeat with the live music but not overbearing. Wait staff was wonderful. The crab cakes as an appetizer was one of the freshest tasting crab cakes I've ever eaten in my life. The crab meat au gratin is absolutely worth the extra cost to add with the crab cakes. The food is not over seasoned so you can actually taste the different flavors of the authentic Cajun cooking. Although some may seem the the food takes a little while longer to come out, the quantity and quality of the food is well worth the wait.

Sunday, August 22, 2021, 1:20ish pm Had a really great experience. We went after seeing the Union Pacific locomotive "Big Boy" come through with my 2-year-old. They are out of a few minor things due to the another influx of clientele from the train. We arrived at 1:10ish when they typically close at 2, but we did not feel rushed when the time passed 2pm. Our server was very friendly, and i appreciated that all of the restaurant staff wore masks. Food: Firecracker shrimp was delicious and included 6 pieces of shrimp. Meals started with salad that was fresh with tasty vinaigrette. Wife had chicken parmesan that she said was good, and started with a cup of crab, shrimp, and corn bisque. She said the bisque was a little heavy on the crab flavor, but i ate some and thought it was good. I had crabcake stuffed redfish that was delectable with some kind of cream sauce on it that mixed well with the mashed potatoes that were included. I also had a couple of Irish Coffees and was definitely not disappointed in the ample amount of Jameson whiskey that was included. For dessert, we had the bread pudding with white chocolate sauce and it was nice and hot and very tasty. If you find yourself in Donaldsonville, LA, I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit. One slight con is that the bathrooms did not have changing table for children.

A group of our friends went to the grapevine this evening. Everything was great except the bread pudding it is not the same. We have dined here many times. A number of our friends had never dined here. We told them about the great bread pudding as a Dessert. Have to say I have had it many times , tonight was a let down.

Great food. Offers a blend of Cajun, Creole, and African food. The walls have original local art for sale. Reservations are recommended. I hear they are also known for their martinis (I don't drink alcohol.) The café, which opened in 2001, is in a 1920s era building. The waiting staff were dressed in black and looked sharp and were very polite. Hours: Monday-closed; Tuesday -Thursday lunch 11 AM - 2 PM, Dinner 5 PM - 8:30 PM; Friday lunch 11 AM - 2 PM, Dinner 5 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday Dinner 5 PM - 9:00 PM; Sunday lunch 11 AM - 2 PM