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“Good, but not great”

Don's Seafood - Gonzales
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Tue, 12/3
20:00
Ranked #2 of 154 Restaurants in Gonzales
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Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
Description: The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.
Reviewed December 29, 2021

I sat at the bar, busy night 4 days before Christmas. I was intown working. I had a drink, Bayou Colada I believe. It was awesome. I ordered the Crawfish(fried and ettoufee), It was good, not great. And the portion seemed small. I followed up with gumbo. Good, not great.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Thank timv0960
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Reviewed May 2, 2021

Hotel recommended Dons so thats where we went. Everything was terrible. Started with hostess telling us there was a 1.5 hr wait. We put our name down anyway. Lucky to find 3 bar seats after about 20 min. 10 min after that the restaurant was half empty. Bartender/waitperson couldnt have had less of a personality and NEVER asked to refill drinks. Ordered 2 dozen grilled oysters - full of shells and had to beg for toast. Blackened redfish was full of bones. Fried catfish was soggy and mushy. Nobody at bar when we finished but had to beg for check.
Not sure why Dons was recommended but NEVER again with all the other choices around. NEVER.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed December 30, 2020

It’s unthinkable to risk the lives of others over a few dollars.
Management is negligent in employees home after testing positive with Covid-19!
This restaurant is a health risk!

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed December 26, 2020

We hadn't eaten here in awhile but it definitely did not disappoint. The staff were very friendly and did a fantastic job serving us. The food was excellent and definitely will go back!

Date of visit: December 2020
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2  Thank Ashes615
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Reviewed November 5, 2020

I've been dining here regularly while working in the area. The food is always fresh and great, but it's the staff that keeps me coming back. Today I stopped in early and the bartender Lexie was preparing her bar and she stopped what she was doing to get me a softdrink and a menu with a hello and a smile. You may think it is because I'm a regular, but they've been this way since day one and that's why I kept coming back. If there's ever a miscommunication with the meal or something I think could be better, they always make it right!

Date of visit: November 2020
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Thank NIckyHam
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