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McKinnon's Louisiane
Since 1972, McKinnon's Louisiane has served marvelous Louisiana seafood dishes reflecting the delicate and refined cooking of New Orleans, as well as the pungent, highly seasoned dishes of the Cajun Bayou.
McKinnon's Creole and Cajun specialties have made this restaurant a local favorite, earning it a national reputation. McKinnon's dining room is elegant, intimate, and warmly inviting; the Grill Room offers a more casual dining experience.
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80 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 80 reviews
5 stars
(37)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(41)
- special occasion(33)
- romantic(32)
- fit for foodies(23)
- good for groups(14)
- notable wine list(11)
McKinnon's Louisiane Reviews List
Review 1 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
best soup i've ever had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Crab Soup was phenomenal! The flavor was robust and got better with each spoonful.
Black pepper shrimp was good, but the actual "Black pepper" was slightly overwhelming.
My wife ordered the grouper.Fish was extremely fresh and tasty, however, we did not know that it was breaded, which was a slight bummer since she is not eating fried foods and it wasn't spelled out in the description."
My wife ordered the grouper.Fish was extremely fresh and tasty, however, we did not know that it was breaded, which was a slight bummer since she is not eating fried foods and it wasn't spelled out in the description."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 2 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Returned to MacKinnon's after many years and found it a delicious and delightful experience. Excellent service and quiet enough for a conversation."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An Atlanta Classic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When you walk into McKinnon's you will feel its warm, gracious spirit and you will be treated as a very special guest. The restaurant is comfortable and the service is outstanding. Seafood and fish are the specialties and they are done very well. They serve soft shell crabs, oysters, shrimp, crawfish and a whole flounder dish that is really a stand out. You can certainly get a great, spicy Cajun style dish here but the restaurant is not limited or defined by spicy. There is enough variety on the menu to satisfy a group with diverse tastes. The wine list is very affordable - their markup is one of the smallest I have seen in an Atlanta restaurant and they have quality labels. And there is bread pudding for dessert!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
SERVICE
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the time we walked into the door until we left Aziz, the owner, was very helpful. His review of the freshest items on their menu to recommending dessert was fantastic. If you want a great Seafood dinner in Atlanta then this is the place."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friends from Panama
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wanted a quite place to dine with a friend from Panama that have not seen in several years. This place was excellent. The service was excellent but not intrusive. Food was excellent. If you are looking for place to escape the little brats and noisy 20 somethings, this is the place"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quality establishment
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall a good experience, fine food & great service. Ala carte menu is normally not my preferred option, but understandable with this type establishment."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cajun gem!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service! Doesn't look like much on the outside, but walking through the doors you are transported to a regal dining room. I highly recommend the seafood gumbo. not too spicy, just delish!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My boyfriend and I compete
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My boyfriend and I compete to find restaurants with different cuisines, environments, and themes to take each other to on a date. I took him to McKinnon's Louisiane for our sixth month celebration and it was a romantic environment with excellent food. He won't like to admit it, but I definitely found the best restaurant in terms of food and service in our dinner adventures so far!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice dinner with excellent service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was outstanding and the menu selections were good. However, without a coupon, the prices of the entrees would have been somewhat out of sync. McKinnon's has been in business in Atlanta for many years, and that speaks well of the restaurant. There aren't many restaurants in Atlanta with that record of longevity. The traditional furnishings are reminiscent of New Orleans. One is made to feel welcome and the courtesy of the wait staff never ends."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss the crab soup
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What an unexpected pleasure!
While in Atlanta for the Final Four, my husband had a taste for Cajun and booked a table at McKinnon's.
The crab soup I ordered was outstanding; spicy and full of flavor.
I ordered grouper Louisiane that was tender, flaky and perfectly prepared.
I have to give this a BIG thumbs up!!"
While in Atlanta for the Final Four, my husband had a taste for Cajun and booked a table at McKinnon's.
The crab soup I ordered was outstanding; spicy and full of flavor.
I ordered grouper Louisiane that was tender, flaky and perfectly prepared.
I have to give this a BIG thumbs up!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was excellent. The waiters were attentive but not intrusive. The owner spoke to us. The prices were typical for a higher quality dining experience. We had fish, which was fresh, the calamari was tender and well spiced, and the gumbo was excellent!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not true Canun. Portions small.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not true Canun. Portions small. Service slow."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
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Review 13 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
It's a shame - tons of potential
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Average food, no sides included with seafood entrees that are small to begin with. Crab Cakes were more like tuna salad, mushy and tasteless."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
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Review 14 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food, exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful food, exceptional service. Will go back and will recommend this restaurant to everyone."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Little bit slow since the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Little bit slow since the place was slammed at about 730PM on a Friday. Normally have chosen to go mid weer. Still overall a great experience. As always the staff including the owner are great - very warm and welcoming. Food as always very tasty!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Restaurant recommended by
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant recommended by a friend and it was great. Loved the bread pudding and Amberjack. I'm looking forward to trying the Halibut. Four of us enjoyed the cozy but quiet elegance of the restaurant. We all loved the roasted potatoes. We will be returning. It was an excellent meal and an excellent value as well. Service was also wonderful and the tea was real southern tea and it was absolutely delicious. Servers were friendly and helpful - all of them even the ones who were not "assigned" to our table and that was so refreshing. The owner came over and spoke to us and we enjoyed that exchange. He made us feel welcome and appreciated and that is at the top of why we will return as well."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Louisiana food. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Louisiana food. The service was outstanding! Try the gumbo...this the real deal!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The owner visits your table
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The owner visits your table to offer suggestions and oversees that your meal is to your satisfication."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a nice dinner with great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a nice dinner with great service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Sure Thing in Atlanta
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Walked in and was greeted by the owner who chatted with us several times during the evening. He was engaging and genuinely interested in us having a great meal. Food was coked to perfection (I had the red snapper) and the wine recommendation by Aziz (the owner) spot on.If you go to Atlanta, go to Mckinnon's Louisiane."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 21 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Road to a Great Meal is never long!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were lucky to have found McKinnon's due to a friends recommendation 5 years ago. It takes us 45 minutes or more to travel to McKinnon's and we are always happy that we did. Personal service and caring owners make you feel you are truly valued as a patron and they want you to enjoy your meal and evening while dinning with them. Freshest seafood selections, and a wide variety to choose from is the most difficult part of the experience. Wine list isn't huge but great selections available with appropriate pricing. You won't be disappointed with your choice to give them a try. With all the restaurant choices in ATL and surrounding area we still find McKinnon's one of our favorites. Best of Louisiana right here in ATL."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We visited the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We visited the restaurant for Valentine's Day dinner. The staff was very attentive and although there was a limited Valentine's Day menu, we didn't feel as though we were forced to choose something we normally wouldn't have ordered.
The gumbo was amazing and for the occasion, the women diners were given a red rose!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
So so
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on Valentine and they had a selective menu, I had the Grouper with hollandaise and baked almonds. The fish was very delicately cooked but wasn't seasoned well. My wife had the pepper shrimp and the menu states it has a lot of pepper and that was no overstatement. The gumbo as a appetizer was good the menu had a given of the cheesecake and the bread pudding both were really good. The atmosphere is a very older tavern saloon type with a live band near the front of the restraunt around the bar but where we we sitting we couldn't even hear the band and the place isn't that big. Nothing that we ate was just memorable to the point that we wanted to rush back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 24 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was a perfect choice for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"It was a perfect choice for Valentine. It could not had been better.
The menu was pre fixed with good options.
Will go back."
The menu was pre fixed with good options.
Will go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always, great food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, great food and friendly service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Homecoming
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was regular patron through 1986, then moved from ATL to Boston. Staying nearby while on business trip, noticed McKinnon's was still in business. Got to try it and yes the magic was still there; friendly family place with very good food and great service. Try the fried oysters! Better than NOLA."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were warmly greeted by
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were warmly greeted by owner - very friendly. The service was great. Food was good - not great. We dine with a couple who drink. My husband and I do not. The restaurants we frequent ALWAYS split the bill for us. The server said they can't - or won't - do that. I think they work very "old school" because new technology would allow for that. Overall, it was a good experience but not worth the travel from the suburbs."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The ambiance, service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance, service and food was outstanding!!!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brilliant, as always. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brilliant, as always. The oysrters on the half-shell were scrumptious!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great menu. Excellent service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu. Excellent service and food."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Definitely not kid friendly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definitely not kid friendly or even anyone that is not at least 65. Had a reservation but because we had our preteen kids they sat us on the side restaurant claiming it was to busy in the main. Where of course the was only 1 waiter handling a large 12 person tables so of course service was non existent. Funny they had someone from the main restaurant come to wait us on us in our little hole in the corner. It was so obvious there prejudice that they sat us out of the way since there was empty tables in the main restaurant and open table was showing plenty of availability all night. So be warned reservations through open table is non-existent. So unless you white , 65 and old buckhead money expect to be treated as second class"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
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Review 32 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always enjoy dining at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy dining at McKinnon's! The menu always offers a wide variety of dishes that are superbly prepared. Aziz, the owner and host, makes a point to know his guests/clients personally. We like to share dishes, and the serving and kitchen staffs are very cooperative.
New diners may be surprised to learn that ice cream has not been served in all of the 40+ years this restaurant has been open.
We look forward to returning soon and often.
Carl Tyler & Jo Rawls"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for McKinnon's Louisiane
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good but not great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good quality food, but not as flavorful as I expected. Started with the oysters Elizabeth- the oysters were delicious, but the creamed spinach was pretty bland. The bread is very fresh and tasty. I had blackened fish, the flavor was nice but the texture was a bit dry. Our server was friendly, and the manager checked in with us several times. Overall it was an enjoyable meal nd dining xperience, but nothing phenomenal stood out."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for McKinnon's Louisiane
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate