Louisiana, United States Food Guide: 10 Cajun & Creole food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in New Orleans

October 10, 2019 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover Restaurants offering the best Cajun & Creole food in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. With a little bit of this and a little bit of that all mixed together with flair and panache, beautifully vibrant New Orleans has made the most of marks left by whomever was calling the shots during whatever era over the past few centuries. Hardly a hodgepodge, the result of such a distinctive blend of cultures is an enchanting cityscape, a set of unique traditions that continuously delight the world, and a jaunty way of living that must be experienced to be appreciated.
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10. Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St Entrance on Andrew Higgins, New Orleans, LA 70130-3820 American, Bar, Cajun & Creole Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 504-588-7675 http://www.cochonbutcher.com
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4 based on 2889 reviews

Cochon Butcher

Established in 2009 in the New Orleans Warehouse District, Butcher is a butcher shop, a sandwich counter and a wine bar located next door to Cochon. Chefs Donald Link Stephen Stryjewski offer small plates, daily lunch specials and dinner entrees. Inspired

Reviewed By lisaud

NOLA for 4 days. We ate here twice. BEST FOOD we had and we went to a lot of good places! Literally every thing we had was delicious! I can't imagine that you could go wrong with any item on the menu but we had: pastrami w/sauerkraut sandwich, hot boudin sausage, Cajun sausage, a porchetta sandwich (sadly a special and not on the regular menu but...to die for), black eyed pea chili. The drinks were great too. The space is really pleasant and, even though the seating is mostly at high tops or a the bar, its a comfortable place to be. Great service too. We didn't try Cochon (the main restaurant) this time but we definitely will when we return to New Orleans.

9. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118-2044 American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +1 504-861-0886 http://jacques-imos.com/
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4 based on 1850 reviews

Jacques-Imo's Cafe

Reviewed By kauaijim5

Jumping place , noisy but conversations can be held . Plenty of choices on the menu , reasonable prices and good food . Nothing fancy and a simple wine list that works . $14 Uber ride from the quarter but you’ll get that back in food value

8. Two Chicks Cafe

901 Convention Center Blvd #109, New Orleans, LA 70130-1769 American, Cajun & Creole, Healthy, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 504-407-3078 http://www.twochickscafe.com/
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4 based on 510 reviews

Two Chicks Cafe

Reviewed By Schlauberger1846

The Two Chicks Cafe is somewhat difficult to find as it is located inside the building at 901 Convention Center Blvd, but we were glad we eventually found it. The "Under the Sea Omelet" was fantastic! It contained crab meat, shrimp, brie, bell pepper and green onion. The "Crab Cake Benedict "was also very tasty. Our server was friendly and efficient, and she took good care of us. The cafe is a great place to have breakfast!

7. Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

720 Orleans Ave The French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70116-3111 American, Cajun & Creole, Bar Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Television, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 504-523-1930 http://www.orleansgrapevine.com
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4 based on 1832 reviews

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

This beautiful two-story building was erected in 1809 by Antoine Angué where he opened the Vieux Carré’s first Creole Bistro called, The Restaurant d’Orleans. Today, the property is owned by the noted local business team of Pam Fortner and Earl Bernhardt.

Reviewed By Betty D

Hidden in back of main restaurant is a delightful garden! Wine selection is excellent! Able to order sockeye salmon, special of night. Servers Jason (look for hat;) & Alyssa we’re wonderful! Ambiance was enhanced by delicious, finely prepared foods paired with Washington state wine!!Highly recommend this New Orleans GEM!!!!

6. Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St, New Orleans, LA 70115-4037 American, Cajun & Creole, International Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 504-891-9822 http://upperline-hub.com/
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4 based on 983 reviews

Upperline Restaurant is New Orleans, LA's local haven where tasty Louisiana cuisine, serious wine, and Creole hospitality is always served.

Reviewed By 922williamm

Owner Joanne is a treasure and her restaurant is to die for. Foie gras c'est magnifique, peartinis delicious, veal medalions in a sumptuous sauce, duck with a garlic/port sauce...yum. Our waiter Gabriel was fabulous. Away from the hubub it's worth the trip as Mr. Deniro and Mr. Bezos have found it too.

5. Restaurant Rebirth

857 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1705 American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 504-522-6863 http://RestaurantRebirth.com
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4 based on 334 reviews

Restaurant Rebirth

Reviewed By Steve H

somewhat hesitant to call any New Orleans eatery my favorite, but this small establishment is that place...great service, delicious food, solid wine list...i've been here three times and have never been disappointed...this time around i had the blackened scallops and they were prepared to perfection! The flash-cooked caesar salad was uniquely outstanding.Thank you very much for this review, Steve. It means so much to us to be considered your favorite! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you've enjoyed dining with us, and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again many more times!

4. Criollo Restaurant

214 Royal St in Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA 70130-2227 American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar [email protected] +1 504-681-4444 http://criollonola.com/
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4 based on 1067 reviews

Reviewed By Mona G

Went to brunch here twice - it was so fabulous just had to go again! The food is wonderful - jalapeno biscuits with fried chicken - yes please - shrimp and grits - more - chicken fried steak - again! Ask for Kathy, she will treat you right!

3. Mambo's

411 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2230 American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Seating, Full Bar, Table Service, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards +1 504-407-3717 http://www.mambosnola.com
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4 based on 301 reviews

Mambo's

Reviewed By krissy20

We stopped in for an early dinner and the waitress was very nice. We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer and they were so good! I ordered the shrimp while my husband ordered the cajun jumbalia pasta. The portions were so large that I took half of mine back to the hotel for another meal later.

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2. The American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608 American, Bar, Grill, Pub, Cajun & Creole Lunch, Late Night, Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 504-300-1782 http://www.theamericansportssaloon.com/home/
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4 based on 138 reviews

The American Sports Saloon

People visit our lively location on the edge of the French Quarter for our awesome food, drinks, and for a comprehensive sports experience. See, we’re not your average sports bar. We subscribe to every package and channel so fans of all types can root for

Reviewed By captacoustic

My wife and I went there today to watch the NE vs Washington game. We were herded into a second floor room where the temp never went below 85 degrees. The female bartender/server was good but would not address the problem. We got a chicken sandwich that was tough and tasteless.From bad to worse: the NE game continually went off the air. Curiously, replaced by the Steelers game the manager (owner?) was a fan of. I happen to know this because I heard him trumpeting his team to fellow Steeler fans. By the third quarter a mob mentality had set in with the fans who began chanting bu....it! When several young guys started advocating violence, I left with my wife. I'm a retired career cop and recognize a bad situation. Beware!CaptacousticThank you for your feedback. We definitely had a convergence of problems that day, and apologize for your experience. Normally, we are a favorite of Pats fans and so many others. We spent many hours reviewing all the problems with the game showing, and as you can see from more current reviews, have addressed all the problems you mentioned.

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1. BB King’s Blues Club

1104 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2606 Barbecue, American, Cajun & Creole, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live [email protected] +1 504-934-5464 http://www.bbkings.com/new-orleans/
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4 based on 954 reviews

BB King’s Blues Club

Are you ready for the time of your life in the "Big Easy"? For the best live music in New Orleans you have to be at BB King's Blues Club, located at 1104 Decatur St. across the street from the French Market. We'll be serving up the best Barbecue anywhere

Reviewed By whereto2next

We stopped into BB King‘a specifically because we heard the band from the street. We had already eaten so we chose to have a few beverages. We were here during the week and during happy hours times. I highly suggest patronizing during this period if you have the opportunity. Prices on various options were very welcoming.

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