2025 Best Cajun and Creole Restaurants in New Orleans Area
The Best Cajun and Creole Food in New Orleans
Creole and Cajun food are the traditional regional cuisines of Louisiana. There is some overlap between the two, but the former is influenced by classic and other European cooking styles, with signature dishes including oysters Bienville, shrimp rémoulade, crawfish étouffée and bananas Foster. Meanwhile, Cajun food is more rustic, prone to explore assertive spices in its seasoning, and more likely to make use of less costly ingredients (such as tasso ham).If you're looking for some of the best gumbo or jambalaya around, try GAYOT's picks for the Best Cajun and Creole Restaurants in New Orleans, presented in alphabetical order.
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Annunciation
Annunciation offers Southern fare in elegantly restored surroundings. See More
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Apolline
Chef William Prats creates a fine dining experience with a casual twist. See More
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Arnaud's
Seafood and bourbon are highlights at this French Quarter restaurant that also offers an extensive wine list. See More
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Brigtsen's
Brigtsen’s is an uptown dining anchor offering south Louisiana cooking. See More
Broussard's offers what New Orleans does best: elegant Creole dining. See More
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Forget chain drive-thru outfits and stop by Cochon Butcher for a real sandwich. See More
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Cochon
Authentic Cajun food is on the menu at this Warehouse District restaurant. See More
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Curio
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Emeril's
Emeril’s offers fine dining with a contemporary flair in the Warehouse District. See More
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