Crazy Johnnie's
2317 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA
Crema's Take
“Crazy Johnnie's is a beloved neighborhood spot in Harahan where nostalgic Creole comfort food and a welcoming family atmosphere draw locals back again and again. Their signature dishes—buttery mashed red potatoes, tender prime rib, and NOLA-style BBQ shrimp—are prepared with real care, and the owner's engaging presence makes you feel like a regular from your first visit. It's the kind of place where you linger over drinks and good food, trading stories with neighbors across a well-run dining room that feels genuinely warm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The Hawaiian ribeye and crazy potatoes were really good. The jalapeño margarita was excellent and the cheesecake was pretty good as well. The service started out okay but then it got better, initially it seemed it bit awkward. Harahan location!
I went with my family to try this new restaurant, but it was a complete mistake. We spent $125 for three people and the food was awful. We ordered chargrilled oysters (Which they were not in the menu but I knew they sold. Sell them there because of the reviews in Google plus they’re $33 - not worth) and I was surprised they didn't add any butter. They had no butter at all. It tasted like raw uncleaned seafood. I left that place angry because it was expensive and the food was bad. The steak and mashed potatoes my husband ordered, I could have made at home and it would have been much better. The meal I ordered was redfish that came with some vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everything on the plate was COVERED in butter. Honestly, it was a mistake to come to this restaurant. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I really left that place angry. We came in at 8:00pm and received out food at 8:43pm. The restaurant wasn’t FULL.
We ordered the Steak Po Boy and BBQ Shrimp. Everything was awesome. Some of the best food we have eaten lately. Was well seasoned, steak was tender. We will go back to eat again. Place is orderly and clean. The staff was friendly and very efficient. Food and drinks without alcohol was $40 ish, so prices are very reasonable.
It was my first time visiting Crazy Johnnie's since it reopened. The dipping bread and crazy potatoes tasted exactly how I remembered from years ago! Perfect, buttery mashed red potatoes! The 8oz filet was also perfectly tender. To top off the night the cheesecake with strawberry sauce was divine.
Great be local place. The service was outstanding and the owner is nice and engaging. The NOLA BBQ shrimp are some of the best in the area. Or prime rib was tender enough to cut with a fork. You have to try the mashed potatoes. Y'all should go try it out.