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Cajun & Creole cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cincinnati

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Swampwater Grill
93/100 (2664 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs
Omelette
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Sandwiches
Catfish
Burger
Etouffee
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Shrimp
Red Beans and Rice
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Oyster
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
American
Seafood
Bar
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Swamp Water Grill offers a culinary adventure that perfectly captures the essence of the swamp with its delectable menu and vibrant atmosphere. The..."
Allen Hill
"Clean, quaint "on the bayou" ambiance. Attentive, friendly servers and bartenders. (Nick was the bomb, and he's cute!) The food was served hot, fresh..."
Jessica Moon
"I had chicken wings and my grandson had the blackened swamp catfish platter two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾 A very casual atmosphere with dim..."
Vikki Chapman
"The parking lot was full of cars in the smells coming from the restaurant were amazing. The host was great so there was an hour wait we got in in..."
Nyesha T. Blasingame
"The oysters were amazing as well as the Mahi Mahi. My boyfriend wasn't to fond of the shrimp and grits. The swamp water juice was also really good..."
Tarcia Parker
"First time here today, and we were impressed! Jessie was out server, and I want her every time we come back!! Haha, she was such a peach- and helped..."
Samantha
"Yummy Sea Food! Overall fantastic seafood restaurant for affordable price!!! Blackened shrimp 🍤 5⭐️ Jambalaya 4⭐️ Mahi Mahi 🐟..."
Palanikumar Manoharan
"Absolutely love this place! The staff go out of their way to make their patrons enjoy their visit. The servers are always on it, making sure you are..."
Kari Boller
"Fun and casual, our kids often pick to come here when it's their turn to pick dinner. The jambalaya and gumbo are great. Try the ribs and the bbq..."
Scott Frost
"The service was great, the food was also awesome. Wasn't much weight time on for our food. The only downfall was that we had to wait an hour to get..."
Andrew Segrist
J Gumbo's Anderson
90/100 (193 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
"Good peeps all around, great produce, fantastic wine selection and admirable beer options as well plus weekly..."
Benjamin Garrett
"Great staff, beer, and wine. I always come here to try new drinks. They have high quality wine at remarkably low prices. Rick is a beer..."
Nick Jackson
"Great people that work there and an amazing selection of beer, wine and..."
Kristen Ballinger
"Great local produce and an outstanding selection of wine and bottled and on-tap..."
Chris Strobel
"As a mother of two growing children (one of whom is a teenage boy - need I say more?), I practically live at Country Fresh. Their staff totally..."
Julie Carey Brayshaw
"I love this place, always find hidden gems, (craft beer)..."
Mike Wright
"This place is amazing!!! The service is stellar and the pimento cheese from the deli is the..."
Corrie Sapp-Smith
"Great place to shop! Very friendly people ready to help answer questions. Love the gluten free..."
Elizabeth Frederick
"We love this local market and often meet family and friends for their Friday wine tastings 4-7pm. They have a great selection of beer and wine and..."
Tina Herald
"Great selection of beer and the guys who work the beer department are friendly and knowledgeable....this is my go to beer..."
David Enochs
"Excellent customer service. The food is fantastic. They have the best Jambalaya. I'm also a big fan of the bread pudding. An absolute must buy when..."
Jennifer Coulter
"Host was great and the food is delicious!!!!! Also this location is he only one that does the NC BBQ which is..."
Ben McClain
"Great food! Owner was super friendly and was a great host. First time here and brought kids. Both kids loved the bourbon st chicken. I devoured my..."
Sarah McSwain
"First time in was today. I was in the area already and needed to grab something quick for a late lunch before heading back to work. I probably would..."
Kristin Hughes
"I love this place!!! The manager was so nice and gave me jambalaya with vodoo chicken. Corbread is a bit sweet but all the meals came with buttered..."
Chad Powers
"The food was absolutely amazing. By no means am I a cajun food fan, in fact, I dislike hot foods quite a bit. However, the food was not only..."
Jared Belmont
"Used to go to J. Gumbo's in Lexington, KY and other areas. Loved them and the location in Anderson was a welcome and tasty find. Great service,..."
Scot Kaeff
"Brought the family here after doing some shopping next door at country fresh produce. Got the food fast and tasted great. It was fairly cold out so..."
Daniel Cooley
"I ordered and couldn't be more satisfied. Food was delicious, very authentic, and fresh. Customer service was excellent and friendly. Would take..."
Andy Powell
"I come here once or twice a week I have always had great service. Some of my favorites are their Jambalya, ratatouille and bread pudding. Try it once..."
Backster 1200
"Great food and great, friendly staff! Could use a little more atmosphere, it's a big space that needs a little more to reach that "cozy" mark. Still..."
R B
"EXCELLENT!!! Authentic CAJUN food!!! Perfect level of spice, flavor and quality in their food! Delicious Sweet cornbread, VooDoo chicken spicy and..."
Metal Gurl613
"A hidden treasure. Great food, super service and a great value. Can't wait to return. My favorite is a combo of Bourbon Street Chicken and Bumblebee..."
Bill Armstrong
Mardi Gras On Madison
86/100 (352 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Po' Boys
"Mardis Gras on Madison, located in East Walnut Hills, is a queer restaurant anomoly in Cincinnati. It's closed more often than not. In fact, the..."
Cincinnati Bites
"I ordered the shrimp po boy and it never disappoints.  The shrimp was hot and fresh, and perfectly seasoned and breaded.  I wanted to kiss the..."
What Bri's Cooking
"This place is great! The food is wonderful, and this review comes from someone who lived in New Orleans for years and who's married to a very picky..."
KenwoodFoodFan
"Posted on 26 May, 2015 By Mindy Trujillo 1 Comment We just tried Mardi Gras on Madison .  Not only am I a fan of Cajun food, but I’ve been hoping..."
Go There! Try That!
"You can't miss this one!!! This is legitimate Cajun food! I am from New Orleans and have been searching for good Cajun food since we moved here 6..."
Cincy123
"After the Museum. Waking up at 9am, having breakfast at 10am, and walk around the museum for 5 hours with some acquaintances (I really get into the..."
Cabron53
"I have been stalking the New Orleans To Go food truck for years. We have just never been able to be at the same place at the same time. Now they have..."
Roth
"Yum!. Food was great - service is a bit slow but it's in the first couple of weeks - we were all STUFFED - the spicy honey fries are amazing! every..."
Foodhussy
"My meal cost more than I usually like to spend for lunch, but everything was prepared fresh to order and I was completely filled at the end. I will..."
Ed Paff Jr.
"New Orleans to Go is said food truck and on their recent trips they mentioned that their physical location - Mardi Gras on Madison was about to open...."
Foodhussy
Brewriver Gastropub
84/100 (1157 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gastropub
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Brew Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brew Pub
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Salad
Mac and cheese
Oyster
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Burger
BLT
Po' Boys
Muffaletta
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Fish
Pasta
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
Gastropub
Brew Pub
Bar
American
Pub
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Seating
Accepts Discover
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"First time trying BrewRiver Creole Kitchen and we received a welcoming greeting right away by the hostess and bartender. Our original plan was to..."
Brent Wentzel
"I really love this place. There has been live music every time we’ve been there, which makes for an awesome atmosphere. It’s not the same as..."
Desiree Brusman
"Our server was amazing! Upon learning this was our first visit, she went through the menu with recommendations. Side note: if your server makes..."
Jessica East
"Such a great place! I drove by for months until finally got to try the place out last week. It definitely has a great atmosphere with live music..."
Katya Huster
"This place is a gem. Imagine a neighborhood saloon atmosphere, but with fun New Orleans food instead of the usual burger + fries, and live music to..."
Ed Lyon
"First time here and had a great experience! The decor is so cozy and our waitress was super friendly and attentive! We got the Jumbalaya and the..."
Garrett Marker
"I absolutely loved my first experience here!! I’ve spent some time in Eunice Louisiana so I know this place is legit!! Summer was the best server..."
autumn h
"The service was excellent! (I'm sorry, I can't remember his name🤔) The food -delicious! We hadn't ever dined there before and we wanted to check..."
Linda Hall
"We went during restaurant week. The waitress was great. They probably needed more staff behind the scene as it took a long time to get the food and..."
Steve
"This is one of the best hidden Gem's in the greater Cincinnati area. Amazing, spectacular flavors will pop your taste bud's. I cant say enough about..."
P Chad
"Always fun to spend Mardi Gras at BrewRiver! It's really hard to find good vegetarian creole food and they always have lots of great options. The..."
Maribeth Mincey
"Bring the fresh cut fries back! All else is very..."
Bridgette Lucas
"The service was fantastic! The food was good and creative but wasn’t amazing. I would go back again though and order something new from the menu...."
Daniel Read
"Great atmosphere, great food, great service. I've driven by this place a thousand times but never really realized it was a restaurant, once I did I..."
David Rowell
"Awesome birthday dinner! The Pasta Monica and the poutine are my favorite. I can't wait to be back to try the other things on the menu. The music..."
Katie Overbey
"We stopped by BrewRiver last night to Grab a few drinks and an appetizer before the Outlaw Music Festival. Unbeknownst to us we found our crowd and..."
Adam Wiles
J. Gumbo's
84/100 (638 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Cajun & Creole
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Got the voodoo and drunken chicken bowl. This was prob better then what I had when I was down in New Orleans. The voodoo was spicy but manageable..."
Chrissy
"I’ve been to a lot of J Gumbos ! And this one is the best hands down , incredible staff and the food is always..."
Eli Filmed it
"Very friendly place . We were offered samples and everything was delicious . You get your choice of one or two gumbos and it comes with a large piece..."
Judy Thompson
"Omg!!!! So spicy so good!!! ❤️ Their staffs are super friendly and the restaurant is super nice and clean. 10/10 would recommend for everyone to..."
Kantima
"The girl was helpful and nice. Been a while since I visited this one and it had improved. Food was..."
Ronald Kaylor
"It comes with a free piece of bread (on the left), while you can buy corn bread as well (on the right). Because of the pandemic they charge extra for..."
Nia Haven
"Very very Great customer service and My bowl was incredible. Thank you Keep it..."
Karen Hagervall-Sykes
"I only get the bumblebee stew and the voodoo chicken. Both are..."
Louise Edwards
"first time there and it won’t be the last. I went with 2 other guys. We each got something different and we were all..."
russ thomas
"My first time and it was wonderful 👏 I love spicy food and this place hits the spot..."
Kelsey Storage
"I’ve visited this location about 6 times within the last 4 years and ever time has been 🔥 If I could franchise J. Gumbos in my city I would 😂..."
Karlisa H.
"Great place to eat!! Very..."
Quintin ranford
Allyn's
81/100 (1399 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Burger
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Jambalaya
Pesto
Sit down
Bar
Cajun & Creole
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is great! We've driven past it more than a few times going to bike ride up on the Loveland bike trail. The name and sign always caught my..."
John Bobzien
"Shame, shame, shame on me! I have not been in a blue moon until Friday night. Guess it is that close thing where you just don't go because, well, it..."
Jim Bianchine
"Was there this evening. Great food, great service, and best ever Frozen Margarita. I only had two with dinner and did my best not to stagger out of..."
Jamie Emerson
"If you love spicy Cajun food and you live in Cincinnati...this will be your favorite place. I judge a restaurant on it's salads. If they are good,..."
Leslie Morrow Sayers
"One of my neighborhood favorite. Great spread of food and always a diverse rotating draft beer list. Staff is alway super..."
Aaron Burkhardt
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Vegan Jambalaya and BBQ Jackfruit. We drove down from Mason to try it and we'll be back....worth the drive. The service was..."
Shannon Day Meibers
"Awesome place. Awesome staff and environment!!! Many kind people..."
Ron Bumgardner
"Such a delicious, fun restaurant / bar in Cincinnati! I got the vegan Mardi Gras linguini and my husband got the blackened chicken with mashed sour..."
Alicia Tucker
"Cosy place offering an eclectic menu. If you're adventurous try the gator or crawfish dishes. Pictured Mardi Gras Pasta with..."
Kat
"Love how eccentric this place is. Randomness on the walls placed perfectly and with a theme. The food was fantastic and the beers were delicious. The..."
Brian Wunderlich
"We eat here often and always have excellent experiences. The menu is varied enough that i can find something good whether in looking for a sandwich,..."
Randall Reese
"Our service was excellent. Liked that it lots of vegan options. And they had a great selection of non vegan Food some of our family are vegan. It's..."
Amy Patton
"Delicious food and nice portion sizes. Definitely worth giving them a try if you're in the area. We look forward to going back to try other items on..."
Nancy & Allen Harris
"We ate dinner on Halloween night. We've never heard of this place. We only went to see the Dead Man String Band, we love his music. He's very..."
Sharon LaWarre-Dawson
"It's a bar with a restaurant portion so go in with that expectation. Once you do, you'll have a great time with a unique bent on the standard bar..."
All Experiences
"Great find!! Veg, vegan options, burgers, but best of all.. true Louisiana style Cajun nom-nom.. Had the seafood platter.. blackened catfish,..."
Brandon Brose
"Had the red beans and rice and sausage and traditional wing with Allyn's dry rub. It was delicious. Love the crispy, well seasoned wings. Red beans..."
Juliana Meadows
"This patio! Such the perfect vibe! Service was quick & server Abby was kind & informative. Everything we ordered was “legit really good.” Clean,..."
Danielle Steward
"The catfish is always good, the drinks were even better, our server David was lovely and fun...."
Nicole Ploetz
"We went for lunch and it was so good. The gumbo was the best we ever had. It wasn’t too spicy just enough kick. Also had chicken wrap and half..."
Shanda Bush
"Delicious. Excellent service. Dessert menu includes crème brûlée among other French..."
Karin Langner (Rin)
"Just had the pleasure of dining at Allyns Cafe with my team after a memorable river cruise, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience that..."
Allen Hill
"We happened to just be riding in the area trying find a restaurant for Father's Day Dinner and to me and my sweetie's surprise we found Allyn's Cafe!..."
Annie Mincey
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
76/100 (1450 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
"Kinda leery cause I saw all the bad reviews, but we were working right by this location so I thought I'd give it a try anyway. Walked in and noticed..."
Dartgame 340
"I thought Chick-fil-A sandwiches couldn't be beat but Popeyes is right up there neck and neck. My wife loves their regular chicken sandwich but my..."
Eric Baenen
"Tried the ghost pepper wings I really expected a spicy bite but that I didn't find . A little disappointed with that. They were very good just not..."
Carol Reeves
"I ordered my food swiped my card and it was locked ugh. Called my card was on hold forever! ISmh I was starving,the manager Jess was awesome thank..."
Crystal Mckines
"Drive thru...driveway blocked by employee vehicle I'm guessing due to accident at intersection. Had to drive around thru Walgreens entrance. Store..."
Tim Stetter
"The most friendly Popeyes (and perhaps even fast food joint) I have visited! Very sweet lady behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. She even..."
Kelly Martin
"Didn't have to wait long.fresh food and..."
Donna Elijha
"Gotta 12 peice meal, they forgot my biscuits 😒 Had to get a credit for the next..."
Tonya Figgs
"Best Popeye's chicken sandwich I've ever had- was perfectly crispy, & freshly done- the fries were hot, & the biscuit was buttery. Perfect..."
Tara (Bunny)
"Delicious chicken! Without a doubt. We ordered through the drive-thru and didn't hesitate when we advised spicy chicken would require an 11-minute..."
Jon Paul McKinney
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
70/100 (966 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
"Had a blackened chicken sandwich that was nearly raw in the middle once I got home to eat it. I'm sure they would have fixed it if I'd come back, as..."
Dov Rosenberg
"They are WAY better than the other location on Reading. Service is better, quality, etc. I have only experienced issues here twice unlike the other..."
Kimberly A Jones
"Stopped there for early lunch and was not disappointed. Their fried chicken was SUPERB!!! Ladies at the counter was very friendly and fast. Thank..."
Vladimir Bozhenov
"Food is always fresh & hot. Sometimes, chicken could cook a few minutes more. Mac & Cheese real tasty. Seasoned fries steamy. Fresh buttered biscuits..."
Della Davis
"Excellent spicy chicken sandwich meal. Love the new strawberry biscuits. Love that chicken from Popeyes!!!!! Ambrosia Waits 4 U..."
Ambrosia Waits
"Lately they have been running out of their specialty drinks & desserts . But what they do have is very good..."
lenard smith
"The best fast food chick sandwich on the market is at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. ..."
Brent Wentzel
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