New Orleans Restaurants

Cajun

Address: 723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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This is Cajun cooking at its best. Brigtsen's chef, Frank Brigtsen, is known as one of the finest in the region and the culinary entrees he creates are divine. Whether it's the roast duck or blackened tuna – all are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Address: 416 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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If it's "blackened," its Cajun! K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is manned by world renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme, who introduced the world to Cajun cooking. Diners can enjoy spicy meals that feature starters such as seven steak okra gumbo and entrees such as crawfish étouffée and blackened Louisiana Drum, a fish. Dessert...

Address: 401 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Located in a historic 19th century building, this restaurant's interior – exposed brick walls, checkered tablecloths, wrought iron fixtures – exemplifies casual elegance. The real draw, however, is the traditional Cajun cooking, highlighted by specialties such as chicken fried steak, crawfish étouffée, jambalaya,...

Address: 5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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A tiny room bustling with hungry diners, this neighborhood joint has been serving irresistible po-boys since the 1920s. A collection of vintage décor ranging from old Tabasco bottles filled with toothpicks, beer cans, newspapers and photos hints at the establishment's age. Nonetheless, few get tired of the tried and...

Address: 210 Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA 70002

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Located on the outskirts of the city, this casual joint serves some of the best Cajun in the area. Among the most popular numbers are homemade concoctions like crawfish corn bisque, catfish stew and a signature gumbo. A word to the hungry: Their heaping servings of fried seafood exceed all expectations. Reservations...

Address: 817 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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This restaurant occupies a 19th century Creole townhouse. Peach walls, white molding, antique ceiling fans and an original, coal-burning fire place adorn the adjoining dining rooms. The menu offers seven varieties of main course crêpes, such as the St. Francis, with shrimp, crabmeat and ratatouille cheese sauce, and...

Address: 321 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Checkered table cloths, cramped bar space and jukebox tunes from the 60s and 70s playing in the background hint at the age of this neighborhood institution. Nonetheless, diners fail to grow tired of the eatery's classic Cajun cuisine. Po-boys, filled with shrimp, crawfish tails, meatballs, softshell crab, oysters,...

Address: 620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Situated by Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, this bistro adjoins a picturesque courtyard. The house special consists of blackened fish (snapper, catfish, tuna or trout), chicken or steak with jambalaya and sautéed vegetables, and the signature barbecued shrimp in olive oil, rosemary bay leaf and white wine wins...

Address: 201 Julia St, Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

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A stage, dance floor, colorful murals and a giant paper mache accordion flank this lively dinner venue. Start off the night with a cold beer and New Orleans-style hors d' oeuvre such as grilled alligator, fried crawfish tails, stuffed mushrooms, or Zydeco meat pies. For dinner, Catfish Mulate's, topped with catfish...