Just Crack’N to Bring Cajun and Creole Frog Legs to the Eastside

Never an easy location for ambitious dining projects, the Boulevard Mall has landed a second casual option to replace the closure of ChiAm Dim Sum and Mamma Olivia over the summer.

Hayashi Japanese Cuisine recently moved into the large, 6,729-square-foot space originally home to the short-lived Hatari Restaurant & Sports Bar, and now comes confirmation a Creole and Cajun-inspired chain is also coming soon.

Created by Californians Charles and Anitra Lindsey in 1997, Just Crack’n Seafood To-Go has yet to reveal an exact location within the mall, but is promising it will be importing the same menu found at its three West Coast outposts.

Known for its gumbo and catfish, future diners will be able to order clam chowder; seafood platters featuring crab, clams, and calamari; a surf ‘n turf burger; frog legs; seafood bread; a spin on po’ boys; and sides of corn, potatoes, broccoli, fries, and hush puppies. From the fryer, basket dishes will include shrimp, oysters, and whiting.

Set to be open daily, Just Crack’n is planning to offer local delivery.

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