Rougarou is a $$$ Southern-Creole spot with a strong public signal: 4.5 stars from 657 Google reviews. Blackbird check-in volume and busiest days are not available in the verified data, so the clearest read comes from diners who point to food, service, and drinks as the draw.
The most telling review is candid: the atmosphere “is not appealing,” but the food and service “more than make up” for it. A party of four ordered roughly 10 dishes, described as not large and shareable, with hot and cold options in play. Servers were prompt, questions got answered, and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks landed with strong flavor.