Bud's Louisiana Café — Restaurant in San Diego

Today I decided to take my two sisters out for lunch at this restaurant and had the most unpleasant experience! Katie did not have the pleasure of serving me and my family she had a very nasty attitude from the second she came up to our table. The first two times I noticed her attitude I didn't say anything but then my sister asked for a different drink and she snatched the cup rudely and brought her drink slammed it on the table my sister apologized to her because she could feel the animosity then fast forward she comes to take our order and at this point I'm fed up and irritated because she's blatantly being rude with her her vibe the way she's looking at us and her tone is disrespectful and not friendly or welcoming at all so I ask the host to come over and ask for a manger but he doesn't come in until 4pm so I let her know how I'm feeling about the waitress she says okay I'll speak to her & after speaking to her Katie gets more upset with our table and comes over and slams the appetizer plates on the table and slams everything she brings to the table so I call the host to come back over and ask her why she didn't switch out my waitress after I expressed my feelings and told her I didn't appreciate how Katie was treating us , she then explains she doesn't know why Katie is acting that way and she did speak to her but doesn't explain why she didn't give new server serve us . Also it is not busy it's only about 3 other family's in the restaurant so it wasn't super busy for anybody working at the time . I take it upon my self to ask another server can he bring out the rest of our food and finish helping us because I'm more than irritated with the host and the waitress now and he agrees and he is so nice to us to being super sweet super helpful checking on us letting us know recommendations which Katie did none of the above she definitely never asked if we okay or needed anything the whole time she was "helping" us . And then I noticed how she is interacting with the other tables and she's seems so happy and friendly smiling having conversations just overall being a good waitress to to everybody else and I also notice me and my family are the only black table she is serving so I'm not sure if she is has an issue with black people if she is racists or she just decided she wasn't going to be helpful or a good server to us even though we never did anything wrong or said anything rude to her but it really upset me that me and my family were treated this way for no reason we paid for our food (153.20 to be exact) just like everybody else the only difference is that WE ARE BLACK ! Eddy was the server that helped us in the end so I did give him a really nice tip to show my appreciation because the waitress and host did not care about us or our feelings or anything at all they treated us as if we weren't important and the only reason I can think is because of the color of our skin I'm so disappointed in this establishment and I will never be returning you will never get me or my family's business . I also returned around 5 pm to speak to the Manager and was told he wouldn't be in until Wednesday morning. So I will go back on Wednesday to speak to him personally and let him know about my experience face to face . They have this host her name is RIANE in charge that doesn't care for my people and they have waitresses KATIE to be exact that choose to be openly rude and disrespectful to my people with no authority watching over or to correct their mistakes . They are allowed to treat my people as they please with no consequences and it's really sad so I will pray for them and hope nobody ever has to go through what me and my family went...

It's a nice place that I had wanted to try for a while, but they were generally closed any time I was in the area. We were there around 11:30 am. There were a few tables in use, and, even though mom walks with a cane, the waitress seated us toward the very back, away from the other diners, and turned on the table lamp. Some of the lights were off, including the entire light strip above us, so the lamp helped. There were 3 wait staff, so I'm not sure why our waitress was so busy, but she was. Though, I suppose seating, waiting, serving, and cleaning tables would do it. Anyway, she brought water right away and gave us time to peruse the menu (it was our 1st time there). We decided to split the fried catfish and fries and have the lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert. When the food came, she brought us a 2nd plate to split it. The catfish was a little dry and overdone, but otherwise tasted good. I should have asked for tartar sauce (it didn't come with it). The fries were well seasoned and mostly tasted good, though a few were overcooked. We didn't see the waitress again until well after all the food and water were consumed. It took quite a while to flag her down to get our previously ordered dessert. When we did, we asked her to mention to the chef that the fish was a bit dry and overdone. While we waited dessert, we finally got our water refilled. It was small but delicious. We waited a while for the check, though by then the restaurant was pretty full. I gave mom my card to pay for it while I went to the restroom. The waitress took the card while I was gone, but then we waited a long time for her to bring it back. I finally went to the front to finish the transaction. Mom said she flagged down the waitress to let her know I had gone up front to get my card. She said the waitress was surprised she hadn't brought it to us yet and rushed over to bring it to me. I signed the paperwork and gave her a medium tip, but there was no one to hand it to. By then, there was a line to be seated. I paid just over $40 (including tip)for a lunch that mom and I shared, with only water to drink. It was nice, but I probably will only go back for a special occasion. The men at the table next to us were seated and served by a different person. They seem to be regulars, who knew their waiter, and they got more attention than we did. They discussed the Louisiana chicken and how the cream sauce is made fresh to order, not prepared ahead. Wish we had ordered that. It sure looked good. But my mama's family is from the Gulf Coast, and the 1st thing we try at a place with Deep South food is always the catfish. I'd recommend going when it isn't so busy, but they're closed between...

1 visit down A LOT MORE to go!I was truly in the mood for some excellent southern friendliness and also I sure discovered it in San Diego right here at Bud's! Before diving into the foods, I advise any person preparing a journey right here to book or be prepared to wait a while! When I came with my gf and her family members, we waited 45 mins ... This joint is all regarding intimacy! Also the outdoor patio that is a grander place than inside was snugly packed.When we awaited the long time we had an opportunity to take a look at the menu and also get our tastebuds desire and also our mouths watering from all the food alternatives. Fresh off a trip from The Bay as well as one of their leading creole joints, and now in SD with similar foods, with relatively endless choices, you simply intend to attempt everything!!! My gf obtained the Crawfish Etoufee, her mom grabbed the Blackened Catfish St. Charles, her papa selected the Louisiana Hen Supper, as well as I rolled with the Fried Shrimp Po Boy!These options followed the very best web server offered us an excursion of the menu after we were unsure of what to select. He was really patient with our inquiries and also exceptionally knowledgeable concerning every food selection product and general we just enjoyed him as well as his playfulness as well as the personality that he offered us.The Crawfish Etoufee was without a doubt LEADING RACK!! Although we all had our separate meals, we sort of shared a little bit right here and there as well as with an unanimous choice, the Crawfish Etoufee was everyones favorite. I can't even truly clarify just how it tastes besides outstanding. It was my initial ever before time trying it. I valued the spice degree. It was too excellence. The Louisiana Poultry and the Blacken Catfish St. Charles was likewise truly good! My Shrimp Po Young boy was delicious, I simply really did not really like the aioli that it included. It was excellent, yet the quantity that was sinking my sandwich threw it off balance. We purchased the Jalepe\u00f1o Cornbread Muffins as well as them thangs was bite sized!! haha and they were meeehhh. I can state you aren't missing anything if you do not attempt them. On our way out we included a togo order of their COFFEE SHOP Du Monde beignets. They were rather great, I simply desire I purchased even more to go!Btw, this location is concealing in a commercial business plaza. I would remain in difficulty if I operated in this...