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MR CAJUN

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
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MR CAJUN specializes in authentic Louisiana-inspired seafood boils that prioritize bold, robust flavors and fresh ingredients. The menu centers on customizable shellfish platters featuring crawfish, shrimp, snow crab legs, and mussels tossed in signature spice blends. Patrons select from various heat levels ranging from mild to intensely fiery, ensuring each batch meets individual taste preferences. Corn, potatoes, and savory sausages accompany the primary seafood components to provide a hearty, traditional experience. The establishment maintains a casual, high-energy environment centered on the communal act of peeling and consuming shellfish by hand. Sturdy plastic gloves and bibs are readily available to facilitate this hands-on dining process, which remains the cornerstone of the restaurant concept. This focus on simplified, flavor-forward preparation creates a consistent, straightforward experience for enthusiasts of classic Southern coastal cuisine.

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Reviews for MR CAJUN

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on Google4.7 (2200+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

Mr. Cajun is widely praised for offering an authentic and fun seafood boil experience where generous portions are served directly on the table, creating a unique and interactive atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the freshness and flavorful seasoning of the seafood, often noting that the portions are satisfying and well-suited for groups. While the dining environment is simple and casual, the friendly, attentive, and professional service frequently adds to the enjoyment of the visit. Although a few visitors experienced inconsistencies with service speed or table maintenance, the vast majority of diners highly recommend the restaurant for its delicious food, welcoming vibe, and great value.
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If you like seafood & want an experience like nothing else north of Louisiana, this is the place. It's a small hole in the wall type place typical of the other cafe's & restaurants in the area. Inside you will find cafeteria type tables & chairs. You are not here for the decor. If you order a seafood boil, which you should, the table gets covered in plastic & the food gets dumped on the table. As a person who was lived in the Ark-La-Miss (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi) this is as legit a seafood boil you are likely to find outside Louisiana. We were very pleased, it was a lot of fun. Service was great & our waitress did everything she could to accommodate our English. Also important to note, all seafood boil is gluten free so my celiac friend could participate fully. Definitely recommend!

Jul 4, 2026
on Google

C'etais bon le seafood boil & le service etais rapide :)

Jun 14, 2026
on Google

Went to Mr Cajun & had a really good experience overall.

The server was super friendly & made everything feel easy from the moment we sat down. Service was quick, but still relaxed, not rushed at all.

I ordered the Petit Ocean & it was honestly a great choice. Big portion, well seasoned, & exactly what you want from a seafood boil: messy, flavourful, & satisfying. It had a nice mix of seafood & everything tasted fresh.

The only thing is it can get a bit pricey depending on what you add, but the portion size kind of makes up for it.

Overall, it's a solid spot if you're craving seafood & want something fun & filling.

May 30, 2026
on Google

The food is DELICIOUS!!! A must visit if you love seafood & boils. The crab cakes were great, le petit ocean was more than enough for 2 people. & reasonably priced too!

Apr 8, 2026
on Google

Amazing experience !!! After being disappointed with Seau du Crab, we wanted to try another seafood boil restaurant.
This was hands down the most amazing dinner/seafood boil I had… we were even debating on visiting the next day for lunch 🙈it was THAT good !!!
Must visit whenever you're in the MTL area

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Amazing first seafood boil experience! Lamia was excellent as our server! La nourriture était délicieuse!

Oct 11, 2025
on Google

The food was really good. It was my first time having seafood boil. We got the 70$ one & had leftovers :3

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

Came to Mr Cajun a couple of months ago, & have been itching to return since.
The food was amazing & the service was great. There was not any music playing, so the atmosphere wasn't the greatest but it was a good time nonetheless.
As a seafood lover, this place was awesome. The flavoring does get repetitive if you're only doing the seafood boil but that doesnt change the fact that it tastes great.

Jul 10, 2025
on Google

After trying seau de crabe twice & being beyond disappointed I was ready to feel the same about this seafood boil. Happy to say it was the exact opposite. Mr. Cajun's boil was spiced & cooked to perfection. Everything was very fresh & the portions were generous. The garlic butter dressing added some extra flavour. The service was fast & lovely. I will definitely be back!

May 29, 2025
on Google

Pretty good boil. Crab cakes were surprisingly good & crabby

Jan 12, 2025
on Google