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Alba Ray's

Alba Ray's

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Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 7, 2017
    The menu is full of standbys like gumbo with chicken, andouille, and crispy okra, oysters, and creole BBQ shrimp (in this case, BBQ is a buttery, lemony, hot-sauce drenched sauce - you'll need bread). Read more
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    Nina YiamsamathaApril 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything was great. Jambalaya portions are huge — definitely split with someone else if you're also getting appetizers. And don't forget the cocktails! The Hurricane was delicious.
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 7, 2017
    Alba Ray’s makes its debut in the Mission with New Orleans-style and matching menu of Cajun-style food and drink. Grab a seat at the bar or at a communal table destined for shrimp and crawfish boils. Read more
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    Mike WinstonJune 19, 2017
    I'm happy to vouch for the deliciousness & authenticity of the Crispy Boudin Balls, Gumbo, & Chicken Confit with Dirty Rice. Just like you find in NOLA. Cocktails are excellent too. WinstonWanders.com
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    Chris MessinaNovember 23, 2017
    Cajun beauty Alba Ray's in the Mission has happy hour on weekdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the bar. Get your New Orleans on with $6 sazeracs, Hurricanes, and daiquiris, as well as $3 Abita bottled beer.
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    PureWowMay 10, 2017
    May we recommend the chicken confit with dirty rice and cane syrup gastrique? Complement fancy with fratty by ordering a Hurricane. Come spring, look for fresh crawfish shipped in from the gulf. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterMay 23, 2017
    Get your New Orleans on with $6 sazeracs, Hurricanes, and daiquiris (current flavor: strawberry), as well as $3 Abita bottled beer. Read more
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    Marta TapperoJuly 22, 2017
    Ambiance fantastic. Music and service very kind. Champagne cocktail! Food was good, Jambalaya was great, Mac n cheese is famous, but just ok. Crawfish w popcorn rice really good. But pricey though.
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    Brett BazziniJune 13, 2017
    Big fan of the Gumbo, Jambalaya, and it's a higher ticket priced item, but the Pork is ridiculous good. Although I'm not a tropical-drink-type-of-person, the Hurricane was friggen badass!
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    SFistFebruary 7, 2017
    We first heard about this spot last March from the team behind Causwells and Popsons. The menu is from chef/partner Adam Rosenblum, who with Alvin Garcia opened Causwells in the Marina in 2014.
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    Namita DFebruary 10, 2017
    Don't come if you're vegetarian. Shrimp and grits and bread pudding are great!
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    T ZJune 26, 2017
    get char boiled oysters - meaty and filling. eggplant jambalaya is delicious. gumbo is alright, not filling. cheesecake is whatever.
  • Marissa C.heart icon on user image
    Marissa CJune 10, 2017
    Don't miss the mac 'n cheese and flounder ... great flavorful food, cute space, great service
  • Florence Z.heart icon on user image
    Florence ZurfluhSeptember 4, 2017
    The food was very good. The plates are rather small so make sure you go with some friends so you can get a taste of everything!
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    Jim JFebruary 7, 2017
    Everything was great. Gumbo, crab salad, shrimp and grits, chicken confit, beignets.
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    Brad TOctober 2, 2017
    How you make un-flavorful 'nawleens' good is beyond me but they found a way. A great cocktail program but the food pales. Too bad bc I so wanted to love this place.
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    Richard HertzogJanuary 24, 2017
    The Creole BBQ Shrimp is to die for!
  • Lauren B.heart icon on user image
    Lauren BaconApril 21, 2017
    The crawfish boil was on special tonight and it was delicious!!
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofApril 23, 2017
    The carrot and eggplant jambalaya is more delicious than veggie jambalaya has any right to be.
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RothJuly 28, 2017
    Though the vegetarian menu is limited, it's all delicious! Table side jambalaya!
  • Molly W.heart icon on user image
    Molly WinstonJanuary 31, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Shrimp and grits, blue crab salad and the jambalaya was excellent.
  • Delia S.heart icon on user image
    Delia SarichJune 21, 2017
    Char-grilled oysters seem to be the employee favorite!
  • Andrew J.heart icon on user image
    Andrew JordanJanuary 31, 2017
    Everything, everything is good here
  • Tom L.
    Tom LaymanFebruary 18, 2018
    Drinks are fantastic, but only the Boudin balls were good
  • Linda Y.heart icon on user image
    Linda YangSeptember 22, 2018
    Beignets and oysters
  • Alyssa W.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa WSeptember 2, 2017
    If you don't have a reservation, try to go early to get seats at the bar.
  • James S.heart icon on user image
    James ShanJuly 13, 2017
    Some of the best shrimp I've had. The grits were great too
  • Lana C.heart icon on user image
    Lana ChoiMarch 7, 2017
    The meat in the jambalaya can be dry but otherwise everything is delicious.
  • Annie S.
    Annie ShinJanuary 27, 2019
    Half of bottles wine all day Sunday! Happy hour mon-fri 530-630pm
  • Dan H.
    Dan HillNovember 22, 2018
    Great: cinnamon roll pudding free.
  • Bikash M.heart icon on user image
    Bikash MishraFebruary 15, 2017
    Tasty cocktails and good food.
  • Karina N.heart icon on user image
    Karina NApril 30, 2018
    Vegeterian Jambalaya!!!
  • Muyiwa
    MuyiwaMay 23, 2017
    The hush puppies are great!
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    Ali Uro-MayApril 9, 2017
    Get the beignets for dessert!
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    nils jansonApril 20, 2017
    Beignets are amazing.
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    JosephJanuary 24, 2017
    Jambalaya is a must
  • Carol O.heart icon on user image
    Carol OdonovanJanuary 28, 2017
    Boudin and Beignets
  • Kelsey K.
    Kelsey KotzebueMarch 12, 2018
    Shrimp and Grits
  • Whitney R.heart icon on user image
    Whitney R.January 29, 2017
    The black eyed peas
  • Leah H.heart icon on user image
    Leah HessJune 27, 2018
    Dinner w Papa hess
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