KatyGuy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 This restaurant looks like alot of fun. I love cajun food. This is opening along the Grand Parkway.www.swampyscajunshack.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktex Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 This restaurant looks like alot of fun. I love cajun food. This is opening along the Grand Parkway.www.swampyscajunshack.comThe big question, when are they opening. Website says "Opening Soon". The place has been built out and ready to go for at least 2 months, if not more. I'm starting to wonder if they're ever going to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 A friend of mine, Bob Ginsberg, owns this place. Some of you may remember Bob's old place on Shepherd, Dick Heads. He told me last week that he plans to open on October 16. He said he won't open until the cooks have the menu down pat, so that explains some of the wait. Also, the usual problems with subcontractors has delayed things, too.The inside is really nice. Nothing at all like his old joint. This will be very clean and new. And Bob knows Cajun food! If anyone makes it in before I do, gives us a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktex Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 A friend of mine, Bob Ginsberg, owns this place. Some of you may remember Bob's old place on Shepherd, Dick Heads. He told me last week that he plans to open on October 16. He said he won't open until the cooks have the menu down pat, so that explains some of the wait. Also, the usual problems with subcontractors has delayed things, too.The inside is really nice. Nothing at all like his old joint. This will be very clean and new. And Bob knows Cajun food! If anyone makes it in before I do, gives us a review.Well there you have it...opening the day after tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyGuy Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Well there you have it...opening the day after tomorrow.Still not open.... Any update on when it will open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Still not open.... Any update on when it will open?Yeah, it is supposed to be Monday again. This came from another friend, not Bob himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyGuy Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Yeah, it is supposed to be Monday again. This came from another friend, not Bob himself.Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Big fan of cajun food. Too bad its located over in the sticks with TJ Will have to fire up the gas guzzler and give it a try. Hey TJ, you game for some Cajun food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I just talked with Bob. He is working on his last inspections to get his Health permit. Anyone who has ever done this knows how it can play havoc with an opening date. The restaurant will not open today, but may open tomorrow or Wednesday. If he is not permitted by Thursday, he will hold off opening until next Monday, as he does not want to open on a weekend...too much chaos. I think this place will be worth the wait. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks for keeping us on the hook, Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktex Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Well??????????????????//// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktex Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 This place is taking longer to open than any restaurant I have ever seen. It's been done forever, permits should not be an issue at this point, my goodness it's brand new. I sure hope for the owners sake that he gets open soon, he's got a fortune put into this place already with build out and rent, he really needs to get some cash flow going.I hope for the owners sake that this place works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyGuy Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 This place is taking longer to open than any restaurant I have ever seen. It's been done forever, permits should not be an issue at this point, my goodness it's brand new. I sure hope for the owners sake that he gets open soon, he's got a fortune put into this place already with build out and rent, he really needs to get some cash flow going.I hope for the owners sake that this place works out.A new donut shop appeared to be opening soon by my house.... After several months it finally opened..... I asked the shop owner "what took so long?"...... he said he was already to open but it took several months to get the health permit.... He said he "lost" a couple of months rent just waiting to get the permit.... This could be the same issue ........ I'm hoping "Swampys" opens soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 A new donut shop appeared to be opening soon by my house.... After several months it finally opened..... I asked the shop owner "what took so long?"...... he said he was already to open but it took several months to get the health permit.... He said he "lost" a couple of months rent just waiting to get the permit.... This could be the same issue ........ I'm hoping "Swampys" opens soon......Yeah I saw an ad for Swampy's in this months Katy Magazine. They probably banked on it being open by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyGuy Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 This place is taking longer to open than any restaurant I have ever seen. It's been done forever, permits should not be an issue at this point, my goodness it's brand new. I sure hope for the owners sake that he gets open soon, he's got a fortune put into this place already with build out and rent, he really needs to get some cash flow going.I hope for the owners sake that this place works out.It looks open..... I've noticed a number of cars parked in front of it..... and the web site saysssss...."Now OPEN"..... yessssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It looks open..... I've noticed a number of cars parked in front of it..... and the web site saysssss...."Now OPEN"..... yessssssssssss Yeah, he had a trial run for friends last night, with plans to open today. Good grub. All you westsiders get over there and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Me and the wife tried out Swampy's sunday afternoon while we were out and about. We both liked it and wil go back. It was kind of dead in there but It was 3:30 on Sunday afternoon, only one other group in there at the time. I think that when that shopping center is at full capacity and the area more closely infills around said shopping center that they will draw more customers. I hope they make it the grub was good and the waitstaff was friendly and attentive and It's got a nice look inside like a Razoo's but smaller and a menu closer to Rajun Cajun but with more variety. So yall go try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhouston Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I have not been there yet. My wife is from NOLA, and we usually go to cajun food. Thanks westguy76 for the nice review. I will try to make it pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standeck Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Went there twice for lunch this past week. Very good food and the service was friendly and attentive (refills appear without asking!). It's more of a sit down type restaurant as opposed to fast food dining.I'll have to give them a try at the dinner hour and take the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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