Welcome to the Cajun culinary haven known as Restaurant 1868. Owned and operated by the Tabasco company, this restaurant at the heart of Tabasco's headquarters celebrates local Cajun and Creole cuisine with a dash of the iconic Tabasco hot sauce.
Aptly named after the year of Tabasco's founding, 1868 offers a menu that perfectly complements the spicy essence of its signature product.
Indulge in delectable dishes like crawfish étouffée, boudin, and jambalaya, all generously adorned with Tabasco sauce.
The restaurant's competent staff, known for their hard work and positivity, contribute to the wonderful dining experience.
Immerse yourself in the pleasant ambiance of 1868, a rustic yet elegant establishment unafraid to spice things up.
Whether you seek nice service, tasty meals at fair prices, or a culinary journey blending comfort with elegance, Restaurant 1868 beckons with open arms.
Just Like the Tabasco Country Store, you can visit Resturant 1868 whether or not you go on the Avery Island Fan Experience; but it is the last official stop on the...
Read moreAbsolutely a horrible experience. The food is a pitiful excuse- the worst. 4 chicken nuggets were the size of small rocks and they were hard as rocks for $4.50. The nacho chips were stale, the cheese cold. The employees were rude and could have cared less about our concerns. "To bad this is what we serve". I spent $40.00 for one nacho order(10 chips, cold cheese) , one nugget order (4 stale nuggets and a bag of chips), pork on a stale bun and crawfish chow ( at least edible) and three small drinks. The absolute worst; they should be ashamed of themselves for serving such disgusting overpriced stale (food). I am from New Orleans and this was an embarrassment to our out of town guests. The 3 1/2 hour drive there was a complete disappointment. The...
Read moreLovely restaurant in a beautiful setting. We sat on the porch which was far less noisy than indoors and a nice green view. It's the type of restaurant where you line up and order and they give you a number and bring your food to the table, which worked very well. Coffee is free and they give you a cup for Self-Serve soft drinks at the side of the store. The service was very friendly and very helpful. Our only complaints were that everything goes in the garbage other than the red food basket, The soft drinks are served in Styrofoam and the only choices that weren't spicy were the salads and hot dogs. It's logical for a place that makes Tabasco sauce but not everybody who wants to enjoy the gardens can eat hot, spicy food. The hot dog was...
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