Mamma said to find out what God made you for and do it well so we keep our menu simple to make sure we keep doing it well. We buy our seafood off the boats in south Louisiana when it's in season because that's what we'd put on our own table. We buy pecans and honey from local growers. The gumbo and etouffee come with a hunk of french bread to get that last drop in the bucket. Of course, we do have some good sweet corn bread, too (we may even have some ice cold buttermilk to go with that corn bread so be sure to ask!). For those with a sweet tooth, we can top that corn bread with some butter and honey (one of Swamp Daddy's favorites), or scoop out a bowl of bread pudding with (or without) bourbon hard sauce, or you can order a slice of pie (pecan, buttermilk, lemon meringue, and maybe a surprise in the back, so always ask!) If you're convinced that food has less calories if you can walk and eat it at the same time, try some pralines, beignets, or oreilles de cochon (pig ears -- it's not really a pig's ear, just pastry that kinda looks like one).
We have specials as well, so keep an eye out for Po Boys, crawfish bisque, shrimp creole, and other favorites from the bayou!
Gumbo: All mixed up in a pot. That's what it means and is most likely the iconic dish of the bayou. A smoky, hearty concoction of sausage, chicken, (add crawfish or shrimp) started in a deep brown roux and finished with okra and gumbo file, served over hot rice with a generous piece of warm french bread.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Cup $4.50 Bowl $8.25
Seafood Gumbo Cup $4.75 Bowl $9.50
Etouffee: Perhaps the favorite of the Hall house. The word "etouffee" means "to smother" and this classic country dish does just that. A savory blend of seasonings in a rich roux with a touch of tomato loaded with crawfish or shrimp. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Served over rice with warm french bread on the side. Cup $4.75 Bowl $9.50
Red Beans and Rice: This was Sunday supper. Mamma Hall would start the beans in the morning in her "bean pot" before church and when they got home and opened the front door they would all inhale deeply. The smell of thyme and cayenne and smoked sausage simmering with the tender red beans filled the house. It was the smell of home-- of something sure and regular. Their stomachs would start to grumble in anticipation as the rice was set to boil and the corn bread was slid into the oven in a big cast iron skillet. The kids would help but they swore Mamma could do it all in her sleep and not miss a beat. Have a bowl with a piece of sweet corn bread and come back home to Mamma's kitchen table! Cup $3.25 Bowl $5.25
Jambalaya: A rice dish cooked with smoked sausage and chicken, shrimp, or crawfish. Like gumbo, this spicy rice can contain just about any kind of meat combination but will always be smoky and always have some heat. We've learned to tone down the fire just a bit, but for those of you who expect your food to reach out and slap you, we keep plenty of heat on the side. This is probably the most common dish in south Louisiana and can be eaten as a side dish or as the main course. Cup $3.75 Bowl $5.25
Crawfish Pie: Okay, what could be better than our etouffee to go? We mix it up with some rice and bit of an extra punch of seasoning then wrap it in a flaky buttery crust. It's hard to beat this for a snack, or get 3 or 4 and call it a meal!
Snack (one pie): $2.50
Meal (three pies): $7.00
And, now for something sweet...
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce: Nothing is ever thrown out in a Cajun home. Clothes are mended and passed down, old machinery is repaired or salvaged for something new, cracked leaky pots become planters, old becomes new in every facet. So it is with bread pudding. Day old bread is cubed, tossed with pecans and raisins, soaked in milk and eggs, then baked to produce a custard like pudding. Mamma Hall has been known to serve it up on the breakfast table from time to time without the hard sauce. The hard sauce can be made of bourbon, brandy, or rum (we stick with bourbon whiskey for ours) and then poured over each portion of warm pudding. $4.25
Oreilles de Cochon: This is a fried pastry whose shape resembles that of a pig's ear (hence the name). Served hot and topped with a traditional topping made from Louisiana cane syrup and pecans. These are a real country sort of treat and are rarely seen commercially. $2.50
Corn Bread with Butter n' Honey: A thick piece of our award winning homemade sweet corn bread served with creamy butter and honey. It's as simple as it is delicious! $2.50
Pies: All pies are deep dish nine inch with a flaky homemade crust. A regular slice is 1/4 of the pie, a small is 1/8, and large is 1/2. Order whole pies in advance.
Small Slice: $3.25
Regular Slice: $5.75
Large Slice: $8.50
The Whole Pie: $16.00
A' La' Mode (Blue Bell vanilla): $1.25 per scoop
Pecan Pie. Pecans were a prime source of income for the south and some of Louisiana's pecan orchards are over 175 years old so it is natural that pecans show up in many dishes. Mamma Hall's pecan pie has been dubbed by many to be "the best pecan pie". The recipe came down to her from her grandmother and boasts several awards throughout the south and southwest with a "secret ingredient" that sets it apart.
Buttermilk Pie is probably well known throughout the south. Often called a chess pie it is a rich creamy pie that goes well any time of year.
Peach Cobbler: probably associated with our neighbors a bit more to the east, this is one of Swamp Daddy's favorites so we had to include it on our menu. Get some a la' mode.
Fruits and seasonal pies: We will offer fruit pies in season (blueberry, blackberry, etc) so watch for our pie specials. Be sure to order yours in advance!
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