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Alba Ray's
(Now Closed)Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFist recommend this place
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Everything was great. Jambalaya portions are huge — definitely split with someone else if you're also getting appetizers. And don't forget the cocktails! The Hurricane was delicious.
Mike WinstonJune 19, 2017I'm happy to vouch for the deliciousness & authenticity of the Crispy Boudin Balls, Gumbo, & Chicken Confit with Dirty Rice. Just like you find in NOLA. Cocktails are excellent too. WinstonWanders.com
Chris MessinaNovember 23, 2017Cajun beauty Alba Ray's in the Mission has happy hour on weekdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the bar. Get your New Orleans on with $6 sazeracs, Hurricanes, and daiquiris, as well as $3 Abita bottled beer.
Marta TapperoJuly 22, 2017Ambiance fantastic. Music and service very kind. Champagne cocktail! Food was good, Jambalaya was great, Mac n cheese is famous, but just ok. Crawfish w popcorn rice really good. But pricey though.
Brett BazziniJune 13, 2017Big fan of the Gumbo, Jambalaya, and it's a higher ticket priced item, but the Pork is ridiculous good. Although I'm not a tropical-drink-type-of-person, the Hurricane was friggen badass!
SFistFebruary 7, 2017We first heard about this spot last March from the team behind Causwells and Popsons. The menu is from chef/partner Adam Rosenblum, who with Alvin Garcia opened Causwells in the Marina in 2014.
Namita DFebruary 10, 2017Don't come if you're vegetarian. Shrimp and grits and bread pudding are great!
T ZJune 26, 2017get char boiled oysters - meaty and filling. eggplant jambalaya is delicious. gumbo is alright, not filling. cheesecake is whatever.
- Marissa CJune 10, 2017Don't miss the mac 'n cheese and flounder ... great flavorful food, cute space, great service
Florence ZurfluhSeptember 4, 2017The food was very good. The plates are rather small so make sure you go with some friends so you can get a taste of everything!
Jim JFebruary 7, 2017Everything was great. Gumbo, crab salad, shrimp and grits, chicken confit, beignets.
Brad TOctober 2, 2017How you make un-flavorful 'nawleens' good is beyond me but they found a way. A great cocktail program but the food pales. Too bad bc I so wanted to love this place.
Chuck RoslofApril 23, 2017The carrot and eggplant jambalaya is more delicious than veggie jambalaya has any right to be.
Rachel RothJuly 28, 2017Though the vegetarian menu is limited, it's all delicious! Table side jambalaya!
Shrimp and grits, blue crab salad and the jambalaya was excellent.
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- Mon–Tue
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
(415) 872-9409
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Bar Service
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer
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