In a small shop located on 317 Connecticut St, San Francisco, the owners of Po’Boys Kitchen bring New Orleans hospitality to the Bay Area. 

Upon entering the restaurant, it is almost as if you were invited into someone’s home. The vibrant colored furniture is complimented by Louisanan themed decor. 

The menu is filled with Cajun cuisine classics such as Jambalaya, Gumbo, Po’Boys, and more. After a scan of the menu, I decided to order their Shrimp Po’Boy with Dutch crunch and Onion Rings. All their Po’Boys come with a complimentary side of fries and a signature sauce. 

The Shrimp Po’Boy was not my favorite. The sandwich was lacking in substance, as there were only three to four pieces of shrimp given. The shrimp itself tasted store-bought and not fresh compared to other shrimp you would find in the city. The Dutch crutch bread did prove as a solid alternative from the traditional French roll with its slightly sweet taste and crunchy exterior. Paired with the lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and signature sauce, the sandwich was somewhat redeemed.

The fries were alright. They were thick, clearly seasoned, and offered a lot of meat in the middle, but there was no crunch factor and became dry after a couple of bites. 

Lastly, the Onion Rings. This was my favorite dish from the restaurant. They were this dark, golden color and were huge compared to your average onion ring. The exterior was crunchy and had a buttery taste. The onions were soft and not too thick–yet present enough to give that onion flavor. These were light and extremely easy to eat. 

Overall, I would give Po’Boys Kitchen a 3.5 / 5. The Shrimp Po’Boy was disappointing, but the other items delivered decent results. They still offer numerous other items of Cajun cuisine that I would return back to try.