Henry's Louisiana Grill - Southern restaurant (US) in Acworth - 4835 N Main St, USA

The staff is fantastic! The owner is one of the coolest people, and he throws beads at you. Well, let me rephrase, he throws them over your head to get them around your neck. Special touch when he comes around every table. Great job! The food was SO DELICIOUS. Get ready for your taste buds to dance and be happy! The explosion of flavors, wow! Some of the best chicken I've had, super moist and flavorful. I wish I could have brought some cornbread back home with me. YUM! Oh, I would make a reservation just because otherwise I'm sure you will have to wait because everyone wants to eat here! Don't blame them. Enjoy!

I had a difficult time with this review, as I love to write 5 star reviews. Honestly, the food overall was average or below what we were expecting. Based on many of the previous reviews, our expectations might have been too high. Our server was a delight! The atmosphere is casual and very busy, nothing special. We initially did not feel welcomed by the hostess, but our server was very nice and warm. The hushpuppies were good, but I would not return just for the hushpuppies. This was one of the things we initially came in to try. I ordered the salmon salad. The salmon was overly salty and the salad itself was very plain. We also tried a chicken pasta dish, and I will say that was descent, but not great. The last dish we tried was catfish and grits. The grits were pretty bland. Overall, I'd give 3 to 3.5 stars. I think the location is great and I can see why that brings so many people. However, the quality of food really is lacking.

I am from Mississippi and have had a lot of cajun food and have been to Louisiana a lot and i was impressed with this place. We started off with the boudin balls which were great but I have had better. Honestly I wasn’t super impressed with the Caesar salad that came with the meal. For my main course I got the atchafalaya which I have never had before and it was really good I got it with the fried catfish over grits and the grits were pretty creamy. They also had some sweet cornbread and french bread that came with the meal.

I’m not usually a huge fan of seafood, but Henry’s had a lot of great options to choose from. They even let us try dishes, like the catfish, half and half in the two styles they prepare. All the food was amazing, the waiter was so friendly, and the owner even came around to give everyone beads. It just felt like a warm and welcoming family kind of place. Don’t miss out on their desserts either. They are well worth saving room for.

Not only was Henry a great host all the employees were so helpful. We had the best waitress and ate the best food. Our drink were never empty and as soon as our plates were empty they were cleaned off the table. This has been the best service I have received in a very long time in Acworth. Thank and Merry Christmas. WE WILL BE BACK!!!

Bottom Line: I would recommend this restaurant. Quick service and I enjoyed my food. I wish I could give them a 3.5, but I’ll round up since I can’t. Atmosphere: I’ve never been to Louisiana so I don’t know what it’s like there. If you’ve ever been to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.(I went to the one in downtown Denver, CO), very much the same vibe. Low-light ambience, tables reasonably spaced apart, Mardi Gras Beads hanging throughout the restaurant for the taking. It can be a but noisy between booths as there is little space between your bench and the bench of another table behind you. Food: The cornbread was very tasty. I believe it was complimentary (like bread and butter at an Outback Steakhouse). It was served chilled, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were served warm. The $10.95 Citrus Chili Calamari was interesting. While it wasn’t soggy, I expected it to be more crispy. That was a negative for me. The sauce was an unusual sauce, but I enjoyed it. I usually have calamari with some sort of marinara sauce, but this one almost reminded me of Vietnamese style fish sauce which I actually thought went very well with the dish. One small thing, I’d like to be served a thicker lemon wedge with the calamari in the future(almost a quarter). It makes it easier to add that extra citrusy taste without getting my fingers completely drenched in lemon juice. My side Caesar Salad wasn’t the best I’ve had. Not the worst either, but it was nothing special. They could have added some more croutons (which weren’t very well seasoned), and the greens didn’t seem the most fresh. I got the $21.90 Louisiana Ooh La La which includes shrimp, oysters, and crawfish with XX Sriracha level spice. Any “extra spicy” ordered for that dish is now served as an add-on sauce in a side dish. They started doing this apparently because people kept ordering hotter than they could take and sending their dishes back to the kitchen which was accumulated in a more than ideal food waste. While I completely understand this logic, it did take away from my “relaxing” experience of not having to mix this into my meal myself on a small plate without making a mess. On that note, I thought the dish was smaller than what it was worth according the the menu price. I have a personal preference against the battered taste of the seafood in this dish, but I’m sure you could request the meat to be grilled without batter rather than fried. My last grievance with this dish was that it was more warm than hot when it arrived. Apart from all that, the sauce used in this dish is stellar. Great flavor. Service: There wasn’t much to say about the service other than the my food not feeling “fresh off the stove”. Out waitress was kind and brought us everything we requested in a reasonable time. Overall: I would recommend it. Do I think this restaurant is overhyped? Yes, but I do think it is somewhat above average which is still a good rating to me. I don’t think my dish was worth more than $20, but the flavor was great and they have cheaper options for the same dish such as the $15.99 Chicken Ooh La La dish. If I return, I think I’d be happy with that dish. Service was good, and I also like how receptive the owner/management is on the reviews. It shows that they care about their customers’ experiences.

After hearing so many recommendations & reading numerous positive reviews, my Date & I came to Henry's. I have been to New Orleans many times & became a great fan of Cajun Cusine. I had the 3 sampler, Jambalaya, Etoufee, and Gumbo. My Date had some kind of Pasta with a White Sauce. Our meals were absolutely delicious & cooked to perfection! I was pleasantly surprised, to find amazing Cajun food in Georgia. The place was crowded as to be expected. I have to give a salute to our wonderful server, Ashley Pittman. She was very polite, professional and just a Sweetheart. She took care of our every need. Other staff members on the floor were always ready to assist with drinks, removing plates etc. If you are looking for a fabulous Cajun meal, going to Henry's is a must!!

Best food ever. I live in South Carolina and travel to Atlanta several times a year. I won’t leave town without making a trip up to Henry’s for a meal. Chicken Ooh Lala is my go to but you won’t get anything bad here. The food is absolutely phenomenal. The service and atmosphere are always great. Highly recommend. 100/100