Kemah restaurant specializes in Cajun food, a little something for everyone

At Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack in Kemah, both the alligators and owner Alan Franks are very popular.

Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack is located by the Kemah Boardwalk at the base of the Kemah Bridge next to the marina. This locally owned spot offers casual dinning with a variety of delicious foods, including chicken, burgers, steaks and gulf seafood, but the specialty is fresh Cajun cooking. About 95 percent of all the dishes are made from scratch and original recipes. Try the shrimp and oyster Diablo: shrimp, oyster and jalapeno wrapped in bacon, then deep fried and basted in barbecue sauce. And don't forget the live bands Wednesday through Sunday or the live Caiman alligators on display to delight the kids. This local favorite offers something for everyone.
 
ADDRESS: 310 Texas Ave, Kemah
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
PHONE: 281-334-5000
WEBSITE: www.theswampshack.com
OWNER Alan Franks and Paul Latour
WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Live bands; live Caiman alligators; made-from-scratch recipes for seafood, chicken, pork, steaks, burgers; and fun for all
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack has the best food in the Kemah area." -- Ellen Grostineer