13 Louisiana Seafood Buffets Where Every Visit Ends With A Full Belly

Last summer, I found myself at a Louisiana seafood buffet, plate piled so high with crawfish and shrimp that I needed both hands to carry it back to my table.

That’s the magic of these all-you-can-eat havens scattered across the Bayou State.

From casino spreads to family-run favorites, Louisiana knows how to serve up seafood in quantities that’ll make your taste buds sing and your belt buckle beg for mercy.

1. Drago’s Seafood (L’Auberge Lake Charles)

Charbroiled oysters practically invented the concept of butter-drenched happiness, and nobody does them better than Drago’s.

Nestled inside L’Auberge Casino, this spot transforms simple bivalves into smoky, garlicky masterpieces that’ll have you licking your fingers shamelessly.

Beyond the famous oysters, expect mountains of boiled crawfish, crispy fried catfish, and shrimp prepared six different ways.

The casino location means you can gamble away your winnings, then console yourself with another plate of seafood.

2. Market Place Buffet (Paragon Casino Resort) — Marksville

Tucked away in Marksville, this buffet proves that casino food has seriously leveled up from the sad shrimp cocktail days of yesteryear.

Market Place Buffet spreads out a seafood feast that rivals any coastal restaurant, despite being hours from the Gulf.

Crab legs pile up like treasure at a pirate’s hideout, while Cajun-spiced catfish sizzles fresh from the fryer.

The gumbo alone could make your grandma jealous, thick with okra and loaded with enough seafood to sink a fishing boat.

3. Cattleman’s Buffet (Boomtown Bossier City)

Don’t let the name fool you into thinking this place only serves beef. Cattleman’s Buffet pulls a delicious bait-and-switch with an impressive seafood lineup that competes with their steak selection.

Boiled shrimp arrives by the bucketful, seasoned with enough Cajun spices to make your nose tingle before the first bite.

Fried crawfish tails get their moment to shine alongside blackened redfish that flakes apart at the gentlest nudge of your fork. The dessert bar afterwards feels almost unnecessary when you’re already in seafood heaven.

4. Court of Two Sisters — New Orleans

Brunch in the French Quarter hits different when you’re surrounded by a lush courtyard and unlimited Creole seafood.

Court of Two Sisters has been feeding hungry tourists and locals since 1963, perfecting their jazz brunch buffet into something approaching culinary legend.

Shrimp Creole bubbles away in chafing dishes while crawfish etouffee competes for your attention.

The courtyard setting, complete with live jazz trickling through the banana trees, makes every bite taste fancier than it probably should.

5. House of Seafood Buffet — Bush

Way out in Bush, population practically nobody, sits a seafood buffet that draws crowds from across the region.

House of Seafood Buffet operates on a simple philosophy: pile it high, season it right, and keep the plates coming. Boiled crabs arrive still steaming, begging to be cracked open and devoured.

The fried oyster station alone justifies the drive, with each golden nugget crunching perfectly before revealing tender, briny goodness inside. Locals guard this spot like a delicious secret they reluctantly share.

6. JD’s Harvest Buffet (Jena Choctaw Pines Casino) — Dry Prong

Dry Prong sounds like the last place you’d find amazing seafood, but JD’s Harvest Buffet laughs in the face of geography.

This casino buffet hauls in fresh Gulf catches and transforms them into all-you-can-eat glory. Catfish gets the royal treatment with both fried and blackened options available simultaneously.

Shrimp scampi swims in garlic butter so good you’ll want to drink it with a straw. The crawfish bisque tastes like someone’s grandmother spent all day perfecting it just for you.

7. Ombu Buffet — Marrero

Marrero’s hidden gem combines Asian buffet staples with Louisiana seafood in ways that shouldn’t work but absolutely do.

Ombu Buffet throws culinary rules out the window and ends up creating something unexpectedly brilliant.

Crawfish shows up in sushi rolls because why not? Crab rangoon gets stuffed with actual crab meat instead of the usual cream cheese mystery filling.

The seafood gumbo sits right next to sesame chicken, and somehow both taste better for the company. Cultural fusion never tasted so deliciously confused.

8. Jumbo Buffet — Kenner

Located near the airport in Kenner, Jumbo Buffet serves as many travelers’ first or last taste of Louisiana seafood. The name delivers on its promise with portions and variety that truly earn the jumbo designation.

Snow crab legs practically overflow from their ice bed, while crawfish etouffee thick enough to stand a spoon in waits nearby.

Fried catfish nuggets disappear faster than the staff can replenish them. The oyster bar features both raw and chargrilled options, letting you pick your preferred preparation method.

9. Sumo Supreme Buffet — Shreveport

Shreveport’s Sumo Supreme Buffet wrestles Asian cuisine and Louisiana seafood into submission, creating a tag-team match of flavors that leaves everyone winning.

The sheer variety makes decision-making nearly impossible. Cajun-seasoned crawfish sits alongside teriyaki salmon in peaceful coexistence.

Shrimp appears in at least twelve different preparations, from coconut-fried to garlic-steamed.

The sushi bar uses local catfish in creative rolls that somehow taste more authentic than they have any right to. Your plate becomes a delicious United Nations of seafood.

10. King Buffet — Lafayette

Lafayette knows good food, so King Buffet had to bring its A-game to survive in Cajun country’s unofficial capital. They passed the test with flying colors and mountains of seafood that would make Neptune jealous.

Boudin balls stuffed with crawfish prove that you can always make Louisiana food more Louisiana. The seafood gumbo tastes like it simmered for three days straight.

Fried shrimp maintains that perfect crispy-to-tender ratio that separates amateur operations from the pros. Locals actually eat here, which tells you everything.

11. Ocean Star Super Buffet — Houma

Being closer to the Gulf than most Louisiana cities gives Houma’s Ocean Star Super Buffet an unfair advantage in the freshness department.

They exploit this advantage shamelessly, serving seafood that practically swam into the kitchen that morning.

Blue crabs get boiled to perfection with seasonings that make your lips burn in the best way possible.

Oysters on the half shell taste like the ocean itself decided to show up for dinner. The crawfish Monica, rich and creamy, converts pasta skeptics into believers.

12. Lagneaux’s Restaurant — Lafayette

Family-owned since forever, Lagneaux’s treats their seafood buffet like a weekly family reunion where everyone’s invited.

The homestyle cooking approach means nothing tastes mass-produced or rushed, despite feeding hundreds of hungry customers daily.

Crawfish pie arrives golden and flaky, bursting with tail meat and Cajun seasonings.

The seafood platter features fried shrimp, oysters, and catfish that all maintain their individual personalities instead of tasting like generic fried things.

Bread pudding afterwards soaks up all those delicious seafood seasonings still coating your mouth.

13. Landry’s Seafood & Steakhouse — New Iberia

Chain restaurants usually get a bad rap, but Landry’s in New Iberia remembers it’s sitting in the heart of Cajun country and acts accordingly. Their buffet, when available, showcases Gulf seafood with the respect it deserves.

Shrimp comes grilled, fried, and blackened, covering all your crustacean preferences simultaneously. The stuffed crab backs pack enough seasoning to remind you exactly which state you’re eating in.

Hushpuppies arrive hot enough to burn your fingers but too delicious to wait for cooling. The view of Bayou Teche makes everything taste even better.