70 Best Cajun Restaurants In New Orleans

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1. Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7280)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Garden District

Booked 106 times today

My hubby and I have been coming here for several years. It is absolutely one of the finest restaurants we have ever eaten at (and we have traveled and eaten all over the world.) Charming atmosphere, fabulous staff who are knowledgeable, fun, engaging and attentive. The food is phenomenal - delicious and inventive, always fresh. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this restaurant is! Don’t miss it when in New Orleans!

2. Red Fish Grill

4.6

Exceptional(8824)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 94 times today

Everything about the meal and experience was excellent. In particular, our server Frank took wonderful care of us.

3. The Chloe

4.7

Exceptional(213)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Garden District

Booked 41 times today

Me and my friend came for halloween for dinner and some drinks which were phenomenal. I also have to shout out our server Isaiah who did an outstanding job and made our experience 10 times better. We felt like our table was very well maintained and he even went the extra mile by giving us a tour of the restaurant after saying it was our first time. Overall our experience was an 11/10 and we will definitely be coming back!

4. Luke

4.8

Exceptional(9676)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District

Booked 95 times today

Great little spot away from the main craziness. Classic good service and great bistro style food. Delicious.

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5. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.3

Awesome(4035)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 40 times today

Nice historic ambiance, enjoyed the food and attentive service. We received a bonus sampler of their famous grasshopper drink (crème de cacao, crème de menthe, cream).

6. The Pelican Club

4.6

Exceptional(4961)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 45 times today

One of the best meals we have ever had. Service was impeccable (thanks, Randy!). Host gave us an amazing booth where we could sit next to each other. 100% recommend The Pelican Club. We will be back!

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7. Jack Rose - New Orleans

4.8

Exceptional(2783)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 56 times today

Some of the best meals we've ever had!! From the redfish to the short ribs... one was better that the other. Great apps.... The cornbread, salads, the pork cheeks. Can't wait to go back!!

8. Meril

4.6

Exceptional(7097)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Warehouse District

Booked 42 times today

Great service and great food. Love the cotton candy

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9. New Orleans Creole Cookery

4.3

Awesome(3714)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 27 times today

Very well planned Creole and Cajun menu. Excellent assortment for everyone. Only comment, portion sizes are huge. Might be worth splitting a plate. The catfish Decatur had the best jambalaya I've ever had.

10. Superior Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(5420)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Uptown

Booked 60 times today

10/10. Birdie took great care of us. My wife and I had a wonderful dinner. Always a good time dining with y'all.

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70 restaurants available nearby

1. Atchafalaya Restaurant

2. Red Fish Grill

3. The Chloe

4. Luke

5. Tujague's - New Orleans

6. The Pelican Club

7. Jack Rose - New Orleans

8. Meril

9. New Orleans Creole Cookery

10. Superior Seafood

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