battiste & dupree cajun grill

nola on south euclid , cleveland. everything. the atmosphere. the owner. the food. really enjoyed my time. variety of beers. very comfortable and clean.juniorreally puts a smile on your face. food is excellent my honey had boiled crawfish ( you have to order that 24 hours in advance ) and i had the seafood gumbo. small diner with a blast of taste. 3970 grosvenor rd use this address if you get lost. it's in a small plaza you'll pass it up.

the little 'big easy'. battiste and dupree cajun grill is an unassuming, quaint place located in a small retail strip plaza. the key to the place is the owner,juniorbattiste. although he has varying amounts of help depending on the time/day,juniorfunctions as greeter, host, waiter, and head chef. while the closest i've been to new orleans is baton rouge, i can only imagine that this is a little slice of the 'big easy' transplanted here in greater cleveland. when you step into b & d, you need to be ready to check your time piece (i.e. watch, cell phone, etc.) at the door, because when you're in b & d, you're on 'junior time' and that's nice and easy. i don't mean to infer that service is slow, it's just different - - and in a very good way.juniortakes is time to chat with guests, share an anecdote, and generally make you feel like you're a welcome guest (which you are).

my favorite items are the cajun buffalo wings and the po' boy sandwiches: when considering the cajun buffalo wings, i would suggest you take the 'buffalo' out of the equation, because these are very different from traditional buffalo wings. (they're actually closer to barbeque wings than they are buffalo wings.) - these wings are a little sweet, a little savory, and a little spicy, all wrapped into one. they're not at all too hot and can be easily handled by all but those who can't handle any spicness at all. - these wings are to die for and will become a craving that you'll have to sate with some frequency. the po' boy sandwiches are huge and delicious. - 'nuff said. i have only tried one of junior's entrees (the chicken remoulade, if i recall.) while it is purportedly not nearly one of the hottest items on the menu, i found it to be quite spicy.....i don't know if this level of heat was a fluke or the norm. i like hot food and frequently use a variety of hot sauces, but this meal was largely too spicy for me. (when i eat spicy food, i need the spicy heat to be accompanined by an additional tanginess which - for me - balances out the spicy heat. that apparently isn't as prevalent in cajun cooking.) but don't let that deter you. - there are plenty of items on the menu (including the aforementioned wings and po boys) that can satisfy any taste.

btw,junioralso mixes a mean cocktail. - be sure to try the houma houma, but make sure you have 'rooma rooma' in your schedule, because this tasty drink might just have you settling in for the long haul.

so come on down to battiste & dupree cajun grill, y'all......you'll come (and come back) for the food, but you'll stay for the atmosphere.

best cajun. i travel 60 miles one way to eat here. i discovered it by accident and found the ownerjuniorvery much a southern gentleman. the food is always good the atmosphere is very nice.i don't go there every week but when i can. the music is always good a very eclectic mix you never know what music he will play.it is well worth the trip for me.

i'm from louisiana but i lived in cleveland for a while and when i found out about this place, i thought i was at home. the food is great, drinks are great andjunioris the most coolest person i have meet. i advise you ifyou live in the warrensvillle heights or south euclid area, try this place out, you'll love. try the fried dill pickels and houma mouma!

best shrimp poboy ever!!! we tried several items off the menu & r always impressed! best cajun in cleveland!!! def the best kept secret in south eucid! it looks like a " hole in the wall bar" but don't let that fool you...best cajun outside of new orleans. rice & beans and jambalaya & fried fish is deeelish. prices r very reasonable too!juniordoes it all.......u will def not be disappointmented!

omg. oh my god! a hidden treasure to be enjoyed! i'm from chicago and while in town a friend told me we must go to a mystical place and she was right!!juniormakes you feel as if you are the only one he is interested in entertaining and yet the place was packed with few seats available. who knew that since he welcomed you in and feed us like we were queens. the food brought me back to boubon st. and the place was like being "norm" at cheers! what a delight and a surprise. if you haven't been here you are missing a fantasy realized right in cleveland. and, to brian and mike the caterer's next store who sat with us at the bar; what you do with your business and bringing children into the art of cooking is beyond magnificant. everyone stay away since i want to make sure i can get a seat when i come back to town. beyond words.....fabulous!!!!


-----31 jul, 2010-----

amazing !!!. best cajun food i've ever had this side of "n'awlins".junioris a prince among men; the proprietor, chef, host and server. i had the etouffee and time traveled right back to my last visit to antoine's. my side of green beans could have been an entree all by itself; a true feast in my mouth. the big easy would be proud to havejunioramong their ranks. the ambience is totally unpretentious... akin to a 50's diner, and the kitchen is immaculate. i almost hate to review this restaurant so well for fear that it will become too crowded. absolutely amazing food!!!

gumbo withjuniorbattiste. i think it's hard to get authentic gumbo around cleveland; commonly it's ingredients thrown together just before serving - or worse. i went to battiste and dupree's just to test their gumbo. on a tuesday i was the only person in the place for early dinner, got immediate attention and good new orleans beer in a bright little dining area. i first tried their seafood gumbo, which also contains chicken and beef sausage. it was served quickly and was very good , but with a thin roux and little okra. some folks might say it barely met the thicker consistency of a typical long-simmered gumbo found along the gulf coast.juniorand i shared gumbo experiences. i showed him my favorite shrimp gumbo recipe; he showed me his roux recipe. then he came out with a second bowl, a very spicy shrimp and beef gumbo with a thicker consistency (more roux) and more okra. this one required another beer. while i'm addicted to seafood gumbo with just enough meat for seasoning, this second bowl met my standards and i'll certainly go back for more.juniorput on wynton marsalis, brought me good rum cake and cafe au lait - and threw in a praline. this is a good place for gumbo.

farmer rob

b&dcg rocks!!. if you are in the mood for authentic, cooked to order, tasty beyond belief food with the atmosphere of a genuine southern neighborhood eatery, then battiste & dupree cajun grill is the place for you. every visit for us is a special occasion and as soon as we leave we can't wait to go back.juniorbattiste is a skilled and gifted artist in the world of culinary delight. thank youjuniorfor sharing your wonderful creations with us. we'll see you new years eve!
john reese