A Bessemer Cajun restaurant shuttered for more than five years reopened this week to the delight of diners.

Boateng’s Cajun Creations, at 2 19th Street North, had announced last year plans to reopen, but began serving again on June 17.

“Today is a new day. Hope to see you all again soon. Have a wonderfully blessed day,” the restaurant announced after its first day back.

That was good news for some diners, like Robbie Jacks. “I can’t wait till I come home for some of the best food on this planet!” Jacks announced on Facebook.

The restaurant opened at Bessemer’s Watermark Place back in 2007 and moved about four years later.

Boateng’s closed back in 2019, announcing it would be back after a remodel.

Platters, pastas and Po-Boys are on the menu, along with bisques, gumbo, soups, salads, burgers and fajitas.

The news is a bright spot to fans of Cajun cuisine in the Birmingham, who lost two mainstays this month. Birmingham’s Creole Connection closed June 15, citing economic concerns.

And Crazy Cajun’s Boiling Pot, located at 125 Inverness Plaza, announced its last day of business will be Saturday.