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Alba Ray's

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Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Alba Ray's

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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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
Namita DFebruary 10, 2017
Don't come if you're vegetarian. Shrimp and grits and bread pudding are great!
T ZJune 26, 2017
get char boiled oysters - meaty and filling. eggplant jambalaya is delicious. gumbo is alright, not filling. cheesecake is whatever.
Marissa CJune 10, 2017
Don't miss the mac 'n cheese and flounder ... great flavorful food, cute space, great service
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!
Jim JFebruary 7, 2017
Everything was great. Gumbo, crab salad, shrimp and grits, chicken confit, beignets.
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.
Richard HertzogJanuary 24, 2017
The Creole BBQ Shrimp is to die for!
Lauren BaconApril 21, 2017
The crawfish boil was on special tonight and it was delicious!!
Chuck RoslofApril 23, 2017
The carrot and eggplant jambalaya is more delicious than veggie jambalaya has any right to be.
Rachel RothJuly 28, 2017
Though the vegetarian menu is limited, it's all delicious! Table side jambalaya!
Molly WinstonJanuary 31, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Shrimp and grits, blue crab salad and the jambalaya was excellent.
Delia SarichJune 21, 2017
Char-grilled oysters seem to be the employee favorite!
Andrew JordanJanuary 31, 2017
Everything, everything is good here
Tom LaymanFebruary 18, 2018
Drinks are fantastic, but only the Boudin balls were good
Linda YangSeptember 22, 2018
Beignets and oysters
James ShanJuly 13, 2017
Some of the best shrimp I've had. The grits were great too
Alyssa WSeptember 2, 2017
If you don't have a reservation, try to go early to get seats at the bar.
Lana ChoiMarch 7, 2017
The meat in the jambalaya can be dry but otherwise everything is delicious.
Annie ShinJanuary 27, 2019
Half of bottles wine all day Sunday! Happy hour mon-fri 530-630pm
Dan HillNovember 22, 2018
Great: cinnamon roll pudding free.
Bikash MishraFebruary 15, 2017
Tasty cocktails and good food.
Karina NApril 30, 2018
Vegeterian Jambalaya!!!
MuyiwaMay 23, 2017
The hush puppies are great!
Ali Uro-MayApril 9, 2017
Get the beignets for dessert!
nils jansonApril 20, 2017
Beignets are amazing.
JosephJanuary 24, 2017
Jambalaya is a must
Carol OdonovanJanuary 28, 2017
Boudin and Beignets
Kelsey KotzebueMarch 12, 2018
Shrimp and Grits
Whitney R.January 29, 2017
The black eyed peas
Leah HessJune 27, 2018
Dinner w Papa hess

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