A Taste of the Bayou in Granbury, Texas

The sign is about all you can see crossing over the Lake Granbury bridge traveling on Hwy. 377. Once you figure out how to maneuver to this Granbury hideaway you'll find that it was worth the effort. The Cajun Cafe Bar and Grill is located on Lake Granbury in Granbury, Texas.

The cafe is over the water and offers inside or outside seating (preferred). Outside you can situate yourself under an umbrella and watch the boats pass by and jet skiers antics as they jump the wakes. Don't be surprised if a boat or jetter heads your way. The cafe has boat slips for those water lovers to dock and enjoy the menu or just relax with a cold beverage and good friends. The menu is extensive and posted behind the counter. The cafe is self-service and the ware is styrofoam, plastic and a roll of Brawny to mop up with.

The cafe serves all the cajun specialties. Anything ending with Etouffee, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Roux is posted on the menu along with catfish, shrimp, crawfish, crab and lobster. There are also the Texas traditional dishes, hamburger, hotdog and even Chicken Fried Steak. Prices are modestly reasonable. Served in a timly manner and prepared as traditionally as possible. The Bar offers mixed drinks and shots as well as cold domestic and imported beers.

The main attraction at the Cajun Cafe Bar and Grill is the atmosphere and the scenery.

Sitting under an umbrella over gently rolling water with a plate of boiled crawfish and a cold beverage with cajun tunes just can't be beat in the hot Texas summers. Finding the Cajun Cafe is a little tricky. Traveling in either direction on Hwy.377, exit FM144 and turn south. The entrance is on the east side of 144 and is the same entrance that takes you to the Granbury Rose paddle-wheel boat. Parking is less that adiquate for this popular grub stop. You might be forced to park on the steep hill in the dirt.For a great time with good food and better scenery give it a try. It's a bit different from the traditional.

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