Al-t's Seafood & Steakhouse

We lived in the area for years and are frequenters of the local restaurants in the Winnie area. After a day of visiting and shopping/browsing the area, we stopped in at Al-T's. It was my first time there. My grandmother had been many times before. After we were seated, we continued with our visiting and enjoying the afternoon together only to realize we had been sitting there for nearly an hour and no one had even stopped by to bring drinks let alone take our order. While we sat, the hostess and other waitstaff passed to assure us someone would be with us in a minute. No one ever showed. We were hungry and frustrated. We left without anyone even questioning or concerned with nevery having been waited on. Not only will I not go back, I will also make sure everyone I meet in that area is aware of the service and continue to boycott even the Rice Festival booth as I tell all those in line waiting to be served.

Was one of the worst places I have ever been...and won't go back...Took some friends that wanted to eat Seafood and steak...The waitress was rude...and the food came out one plate at a time and I never did get my shrimp salad...Would not recommend this place to anyone.

The Waitress was horrible and forgotyyytouryuuii the dinner salad entirely. Had to wait forever to even get order taken. Been going there for years but will definitely have to think hard before ever going back. Food average. Nothing to iu write home about...atmosphere was noisy.

Great Restaurant Worth the Drive

Absolutely one of the best Cajun restaurants anywhere! The menu is broad but the obvious concentration is their Cajun cuisine. Every option on the menu from the gumbo to the catfish is fantastic. If you have difficulties deciding what to order, choose the Al T's special. Your meal will be loaded with a sampling of 13 things from the menu. Everything from fried oysters, Shrimp, stuffed crab, gumbo, boudin to some of the best crawfish etoffee I’ve ever eaten. I go out of my way, regardless of the time restraints, to stop at this easy to locate dining treasure! On currently on trip 31 and I have yet to receive great customer service or had issue with my meal. Additionally.... I always pick up a bottle of the Al T's Dipping sauce for the road!

Don't waste the gas.
I see mine is the only review in 2009. We made a day of it with the in-laws to drive over last Saturday. Sure, the catfish is good and the refined crust is different, the gumbo was good but NOT the best in Texas let alone Louisiana. Etoufee, just okay as was the oyster poboy.
My wife's C.F.S. was so bad I suggested she send it back, but she didn't want to "cause any trouble". While paying at the register the hostess asked how our lunch experience was so I was honest. Then I learned Al-T's has a buffet lunch and C.F.S. was one item offered. I told her I thought ours was not made to order and it had been under the heat lamp for an hour. She replied "That could be, I'm sorry she didn't enjoy it." I heard this as "I don't care."
If you find yourself in Winnie go form your own opinion but a Houstonian can find better food a WHOLE lot closer to home.

Not worth the drive. Service was poor along with the food. Had people from out of state who wanted Cajun food. What a disappointment. Will not go back.

Have been here twice at a friend's recommendation.
1st time, wasn't too impressed with the food. for a cajun restaurant the fried food was not seasoned enough for my taste. Decided to give it another chance since my friend insisted that the steaks were really good there. I ordered that 6oz. ribeye, medium. It came back well done. Politely sent it back. Next steak came out wasn't even a ribeye. There was no marbeling in it like a ribeye should be. It was rather tough. it looked like a lean sirloin or a cheaper cut steak. I ate half and left it there. I felt cheated that I was given a cheaper piece of meat and not the ribeye. It wasn't even medium. I give up. Alligator was good but could use more seasoning either on the flour coating or the inside. Gumbo was tasty but too watery. Will not go back. The restroom was very clean though, that's a good thing.

Excellent catfish. Wonderful place to eat.

We love this place the food is so good and the service is good too

Me and my family have been going to Al-T's for several years. It has the BEST etouffee in Texas! I haven't had anything that I haven't liked yet. If you want REALLY GOOD CAJUN FOOD , go to Al-T's. You won't be dissappointed.FIVE STARS!

I am a very picky person when it comes to food and cleanliness. It was GREAT! I am from Austin and we have good food, but this was VERY good. Delicious food and a fun place to go!

Stopped with friends on our way to Florida. WOW this is a great place I am bringing my husband and son back on Father's Day!! The food was wonderful and so was the service!!

Worst service and food for the money. Made me thankful for where I live and the great food and service I receive.

This restuarant has the finest cajun food in this part of Texas. The atmosphere and people there are great. Their tasso is the best I have ever had.

Best etouffe and Gumbo ever.

Nice people

We have been patrons for many years and have always enjoyed great food and excellent service! We drive from Houston just to eat at Al T's!