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

"This place took over Ms Daisy fish and cajun and doing similar food. Plans to increase menu and open for brunches soon. Also look out for dinners and..."

Joycelyn Bagby

Beth Fihaley

Win Holland

Pappadeaux

Hardemans Bbq

80/100 (1221 ratings)

"Definitely a hole-in-the-wall establishment . But don’t let that deprive you of the delicious mac & cheese they have. Ultimately, what makes this..."

Christopher Rodriguez

"First time trying this place. I got two link baskets and it was delicious. The BBQ sauce was a little watery and we didn't get any jalapeños just..."

Sarai Mendoza

"Love this place very friendly staff right @ home black folks..."

iamextrabiitch Iamextrabiitch

"Came in today to pick up a order called in 2 fully loaded baked potatoes an small chopped beef sandwich. I paid 33.03 got home one potatoes was dry..."

Mecca Muhammad

"The food was so good. The team was so nice and fun. The greens were tasty and the brisket was amazing. We want to get back for breakfast..."

Nicholas Franklin

"I will only eat there when Mrs Rhonda works because I like her customer service and her present all together the other lady that works the register..."

Alacia Willis

"I came just for the sweet potato pie. I am so very happy with my choice. Great customer service. Everyone was nice. Sweets and cakes are the best..."

Danielle Eubanks

"Good food friendly staff will go..."

Gerardo Lara

"Bought myself sm good home cooking. They've raised the prices but it was well worth it. The portions were great, food was hot & it was absolutely..."

Yvonne Lyons

"Love the people who serve the food 😋 😍..and ✋️ down the Ms Sarah..."

Patrick “Kp” Wallace

"Great place to go for lunch if u like soulfood and..."

Anthony Rollison

"Food is always delicious. Always arrives hot. My favorite is the liver and onions. They have it occasionally. I wish they had it more often...."

Shanni Bby

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

79/100 (6455 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a fairly nice visit when we dined for lunch at Pappadeaux. We were seated immediately, the food was very good, the customer service was..."

Sarah Johns

"Visited this establishment on a family trip to Dallas. The food was pretty good! We went on a weekday and it was not that busy. We had a great..."

Ria Louise

"Nonah was a great, attentive waiter. The restaurant was comfortable and had a nice relaxing vibe. The food was great and very flavorful. Pappadeux..."

Cedric Clark

"We went there for dinner and it was so delicious. I had their Grilled Shrimp Alfredo with Spinach and pasta and it was so good. Their Spinach Dip..."

GG Gonzalez

"My daughter & I were in Dallas yesterday, we met up with my oldest daughter and granddaughter for lunch. Let me tell y’all, our server, “Royce”..."

Charlz Smith

"Food I would give an 7 out of 10. It was good but not for the prices...😬. Service tho was a 12/10 if i could give more stars i would. Our..."

Stephanie B

"Cajun excellence in the Turtle Creek area. Superlatives everywhere. It's probably the top upscale Cajun Louisiana style seafood restaurant chain in..."

Rene D. Rodriguez

"Imani took great care of us for our good friends birthday, also a fellow reviewer. We were brought some warm bread and soft butter right away. Soon..."

willy whisman

"We were in the private dining room for a birthday party. The food was good. We had our choice of 3 different entrees and all were great. Service..."

Adri Sam

"Pappadeaux is my husband's favorite and we were coming in late after a long trip. Mike gave Great customer service and the food was absolutely..."

Amy Compton

"We visited for Father's Day. The food was absolutely amazing! I had the stuffed shrimp. I'd forgotten how I had missed it! We don't have a Pappadeaux..."

Cyndi Splann Smith

"If you come allllll the way here and don’t get the crab dip!!!! This was sooooo delicious and the bread was so buttery to go with it! 10/10 would..."

Deon Bent

"This place had a 700+capacity food great, staff professional and timely. They do, however need to upgrade their bathrooms badly and add capacity. Too..."

Cort Mahan

"The absolute best Cajun Restaurant next to Louisiana creole I’ve ever had. The catfish and grits are amazing and the oysters 🦪 are phenomenal...."

Pastor Adam Chlastak

"Date lunch with my husband and we were very much impressed with this location! The Cesar salad was fabulous! It was light with crisp lettuce and..."

Jenni's Kreations

"This is a really good restaurant. We received good service. The pasta and seafood were very good. The salads were..."

Heather C.

"Amazing food, prepared to perfection. They brought back the crab cakes!! We had the stuffed shrimp, blackened shrimp and fried shrimp. All were..."

Douglas Johnson

The Free Man Cajun Cafe

77/100 (5095 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"This place is an entire vibe! The place was packed, but the food and service was still stellar. It did not diminish when the crowd filled up. The..."

André R. Watkins

"I got so much more than expected. I'd been looking for a place like this since moving to the Dallas area! Although the service and drink menu could..."

Jessica Bloomingberg

"The food is really good. We started with the hot crab dip. For entrees, I had the blackened catfish with red beans and rice and my wife had the fried..."

Murph

"What a night. I don’t drink, so I usually don’t want to stay at these kinds of places long but the singing was good all night with multiple acts...."

Joseph Sheffield

"I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta, and it was incredibly delicious! The live concert added to the..."

Steven (Titalium)

"THE BEST LIVE MUSIC 🎶🎵🎶🎵 and Creole food!!! Everything is delicious 😋, you can't go wrong! They do live music EVERYDAY til 2am they..."

Cocoalyfe

"The food is good. I got the shrimp, 1 Bud Light and a water, more customers and fewer waiters, and service is slow do to this. I recommend getting..."

Robert S Pruitt

"Had an amazing time late Saturday night!! Foodxwas fresh and hot. Drinks were good and large too!! Definitely looking forward to crawfish..."

Arissa Ruffin

"Fun and eclectic bar with delicious food. I ordered the blackened shrimp with dirty rice. Love music in the evenings. I would definitely come back..."

Sela N

"3.25.23 If you're looking for live music, jazz, a chill atmosphere, some delicious Cajun food, then I recommend this spot. Live music till 2am. The..."

Shabana Aslam

"Loved coming here for spoken words. The food and service were good 🙌. The atmosphere was definitely relaxing..."

Mayme Doumbia

"weird that people are 1 staring for a standard $10 cover charge for LIVE MUSIC - i support local artists so im glad to have went last night! so fun..."

Briana

"I like the free man. I always have fun here. First time ordering food and had the red beans and rice. It’s too spicy to enjoy but the cornbread was..."

Evelyn B

"My 2nd time visiting this establishment and it was a vibe both times. They have two sides that plays live music.The live bands are great. The food is..."

Ericka J

"This place is such a vibe! I brought my birthday in here tonight and everything was on point. Drinks good. Music great. Band awesome. Service a..."

Latoya Richardson

Dodie's

"Cajun Country Sports bar serving basic New Orleans fare in fun, TV filled bar/restaurant.SIGHT: Great outdoor patio, open bar and..."

Whisk And Tell

"I walked in and had on sweats and a cap... I said it was my 1st time there and didn't receive anything about what might be great on the menu... The..."

Mrs. Erika L. Jones

"This place is sooo cute and i love the rooftop patio with the music overlooking Greenville. I got the boudin balls, oyster Rockefeller, and the..."

Cole’s World

"Dodie’s is pretty tasty! & service was stellar I was in awe when Melissa our server handled all our orders meticulously and even had the exact to..."

A G (A G)

"One of my favorites places to go, to vibe have good drinks and food. You can sit wherever, servers were quick to acknowledge us, management came..."

Timothy Fisher

"Great ambiance with outdoor seating. Waitstaff is amazing and very attentive. The food was delicious. Gumbo had lots of flavor, but my favorite was..."

Harvi Fisher

"The food was great tasting and the service is prompt. I used to go there in the past and the bourbon glazed salmon is one dish that never..."

Gina Porumb

"The food is crazy, local ranch meat. Servers are great and attentive. Dodies is a great spot to come watch sports during the season and to bring in..."

Hayden Brixey

"Food reminds me of back home. Best Cajun food in Dallas. Great music. Great atmosphere. Easily the best bar in Dallas. 10/10..."

zmoiab52

"Great Cajun place with bar, delicious food, polite and attentive staff, and with rooftop seating available. Something about eating dinner high up,..."

Ava Deleski

"We were supposed to meet up with friends for dinner, but they went to the Dodies in Rockwall. I'm glad our GPS lead us to this one. The atmosphere..."

Otis Dunn Jr

"This is a true treasure of Dallas! I ❤ the food here! 💯 delicious authentic food with the best hospitality. I come here frequently for..."

Yadira Romancelly

"This is a gem on Greenville Ave.! Justin the manager and Katie the server were both a delight. AND THE FOOD!! The salad with the house parmesan..."

tah thomas

"I went to a Cajun restaurant and ordered a burger and fries. The burger was fantastic and they use good bacon on it. No..."

Sun Day

"The service was beyond amazing. The staff helped accommodate the menu for my little picky eaters as well as being pescatarian. Touring the state we..."

Kayla Mendez

"The blackened fish risotto was delicious!! There was a ton of shrimp and sausage. My boyfriend had the oyster Rockefeller. He said they were a..."

Stephanie T

"This place is kind of a dive but the food is fantastic. Make sure you eat at this place. When we were there there was a hockey game on and the..."

David Miller

504 Bar & Grill

"Our go-to place here in Dallas. Great staff, atmosphere, and food. We can count on it any day of the week to be a consistently good experience. It is..."

Brandon Oberschlake

"Awesome place! The owners care about their customers and listen and do things to keep people happy! Very comfortable and fun vibe. The meatballs..."

AuntVee Caroline

"Every time I come in, the service, food and drinks are incredible!! This is one place I’d recommend you giving a try for..."

Joseph Sanchez

"My fave spot in Dallas to eat, drink, and be merry. The food is incredible here - you will never be disappointed! Perfect for a family dinner or even..."

Sonali Kumar

"Everything was great. Service and attention to customers was excellent. Great food. Not too busy on a Saturday for brunch. Can't say enough good..."

Sean Pensis

"The Avenue is the perfect place if you’re looking for a bar with a great atmosphere and friendly people. The staff is friendly and accommodating..."

Katherine Gall

"Great place to escape to and try but not the best burger or service. I asked for a bacon cheese. Didn't get bacon so slightly..."

Jason Simmons

"Just a dive place $14 cheese burger was good but not sure $14 is the price I would pay. It was maybe a$10 or $11 cheeseburger. Beer lots of tvs for..."

Jason Simmons

"If you're looking for a no-frills dive bar with a great selection of beers and live music, Avenue, or The Avenue Sports Grill as it's officially..."

Colette Dinh

"Absolutely delicious. I am always so scared to order chicken and/or bacon when I go places because no one ever cooks them the way that I personally..."

Cassandra Buckle

"We found our new favorite local bar! The Avenue Sports Grill features a central bar and plenty of TVs. They provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere,..."

Megan

"Great sports bar and restaurant in a great area. Lots of open air when the weather is right. Very gracious staff and friendly positions makes this a..."

Ted Poock

"I have been to lower Greenville many times, but this was my first time at Avenue Grill and Bar. The service was great, the bartenders were attentive,..."

Amy B.

"Great food Great place and great bartenders Tiffany is the..."

dominic villarreal

"The employees here are the BEST. Ava, Brittany, Cruz, and Micheal are the coolest bartenders in Dallas. Food here is delicious and service is even..."

Jon Meaney

"*Dog Friendly-Must be on a leash* New to Dallas and I live in the area. What a fun place. Enjoyed the conversation with the employees that interacted..."

C A (Jellie&Me)

"Great bar with tasty food and live music. Lots of televisions to watch your favorite sports on. Friendly staff and good service. Cold beer with a..."

Dan Ford

"Visited this bar on our recent trip to Dallas and had a wonderful time. The owner came to greet our table and was such a nice guy! The place was..."

Andrew Tveitnes

"Why hasn’t anyone told me about this lower Greenville secret?! I’ve been here multiple times for not only their brunch but their dinner too! A..."

Rafael Torres

"The best bar in Dallas! Fabulous staff, amazing food and always a fun place to be..."

Ella J Hasty

"This place is awesome! They have a ton of TVs, great food, and really great service! Just get there early if there's a big game..."

Mina Davis

"Great and friendly service and one of the owners even greeted us and helped us out to get seated thanks..."

Emilio Gonzalez

"My #1 favorite go to spot on Greenville Ave! 💚 Incredible food, great prices, amazing live music, friendliest staff, beautiful view! It’s a..."

Rachel Green

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

72/100 (3712 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved it the food was on point and the server was great first timer and will come back..."

Kendra MsRe Yarbor

"The food was great. Boudin & chicken with mashed potatoes. Okra was crispy& hot. Amazing flavors. The staff was very friendly and service was..."

YuVonda Armstrong

"Very good food. Ordered a seafood platter and it was enough for me, my wife and daughter. I well be back here the next time we're in Dallas. The..."

Clifford Swearengen

"Crawfish, okra and swamp thing drink was the best. I went 2 nights in a row. Love Cajun..."

Trenice Crawford

"The food was excellent, the ambiance was very unique and the staff was upbeat. This place was an amazing find! so glad I was able to experience..."

Beverly Foley

"Huge portions, great food, wonderful service, great atmosphere! Only complaint I have is the beer selection wasn't..."

Geremy CaLeb Hughes

"The waitress we had was very polite and the Crawfish was great just a lot of salt..."

Pamela Broussard

"The staff was very nice and friendly. The food came in a timely manner and it was also very hot and delicious. Will definitely be going..."

Adriana Munoz

"I really enjoyed myself. I was with my family celebrating my great niece's graduation. Razzoo was where she wanted to go. I now see why. The food was..."

Mae Summons

"Goto joint. This is 1 of two goto places when i am in town. never a bad meal/ service is good and..."

Phil

"A Hankerin' for Fried. When we want Fried vegetables (green beans/okra/pickles), and fried fish, Crawfish, and oysters, with a side of something..."

Stinky

"I got the GRILLED ALLIGATOR Over jambalaya rice & spicy “ouch” sauce, with green beans & garlic toast. It was amazing, well seasoned and evenly..."

Janieka Banks

"Great experience! Paul provided exceptional service and the food was delicious. Fun Cajun-style atmosphere. Expert tip: secret menu can be found..."

Garner TheDisciple

"Let’s DIG IN we were greeted right away. the food was great I had water, appetizer was alligator bites! Meal was shrimp etoufee! With garlic..."

Connie Connie

"Food is a 10 out of 5. Great place. They know what flavor is Got a cup of gumbeaux aka gumbo and jalapeno catfish. Not spicy just soup eating..."

James Forrest

"I am a true foodie and Steve Smith the general manager and Lu are awesome.. this is one of my favorite places to eat in Dallas.. great food... great..."

Brandie Lewis

"I have yet to find a dish that I do not like. Everything is so good. From their drinks to the food. Atmosphere is great too. Love the..."

Liv Schaffer

"Enjoyed an amazing meal with Gumbo, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Fried Shrimp!!!..."

Elizabeth Zimmerman

"Loved sitting at the bar with Ashley. The rat toes were great! Would be better if they were fresh jalapenos. The stuffed shrimp was amazing...."

Raven M

"The restaurant has a nice southern theme with some antiques placed throughout. The food came out fast and tasted great. Their dipping sauce for the..."

Charlie Underwood

"Food was very good and the atmosphere was fantastic! Our server was very friendly and took the time to explain some of the dishes and gave us..."

EM L

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

70/100 (2139 ratings)

"I'm not sure when their chicken pieces got so small or bland...but it was awful. I needed the 1000oz of salt in a sparkle packet to choke this down...."

R Lee

"No complaints. My order was correct and they made my fries fresh when I requested it. First time eating at Popeyes for years because of negative..."

Maka

"Had one of my best drive thru experiences anywhere at this Popeyes on May 27th's evening. Fast and easy order placement. Andrea at the pickup window..."

Yan Yan

"I only order small things But they are just perfect. This time It was nuggets and they were fresh and tender with the lightest most delicious ..."

Elizbeth Farren

"Great service went in and out hardly no wait time inside but outside drive thru was long line out to the street all for this chicken sandwich. Best..."

AL M

"Its been a while since i been to a popeyes, and i was really starving after a day of errands. Stopped by here, got my order super quick and the area..."

E3RROR 404

"My wings were super fresh & hot. And with the spicy..."

TodayIn HipHop

"Awesome place. I just fell in love with the manager and how she cares for her employees and the..."

Louie wavey

"I love the food itself, most days the service is good. The only reason I didn't give em 5 stars is I personally think they're overpriced for..."

Ashley Wilson

"The food is good. The staff up front was a bit distant and non-communicative. Also, the center menu board was either turned off or broken, and the..."

Jon E. Hendrickson

"Jacky took my order, my payment and handed me my order. She was friendly, polite, and did her job well. Many people do not offer you anything cheaper..."

Q Sutton

Gator's Dallas

70/100 (2881 ratings)

"Great place to eat. The opened a little lat but since there was only one waitress, cook, and bartender it was not too bad. The drinks were good and..."

Patrick Smiley

"Stopped here for a quick bite! Service was a little slow but the server was very friendly. Ordered the Gator sampler and a blue raspberry daiquiri...."

Shawnee Auston

"This is my new hang out spot. I'm from Louisiana and this is the closest I have gotten to great Cajun food. The music was lit, our waitress Brittany..."

Lady K Atkins

"Stopped in for a bite before I started to explore the area. Seems like it would be a really fun spot to meet up with the gang. They have a frozen..."

Vanessa Christoffel

"The atmosphere was nice and quiet the waitress was real nice Brittany real polite and professional the food was great had the Cajun basket pay $1..."

Toni Walker

"Fresh and flavorful! Plus there was so much food we couldn’t finish! I had the philly and my daughter had the chicken and waffles! Our server was..."

Nastassia Davis

"Food was great! Our waiter had a little accident and spilled our drinks but she treated us very good! I like the environment here and will definitely..."

Alondra Diaz

"Staff was polite and courteous... Our server J.J. was everything you want in a waiter!!! Polite, friendly, warm, attentive, and recommended the Cajun..."

James Denny

"Nice place for casual dining. They were really sweet to make recommended modifications with my meal. They made me a special 'Cranberry crispy BBQ..."

Manisha R

"This was my first time experiencing Gators! Cool place to come and hang out with a group of friends. Take in karaoke, their infamous mason jar..."

Delisha Calloway

"Pictures showed a nice rooftop area for dining in the downtown Market Street area. There is a new park across the street which makes the location..."

Shanon Allen

"Found this on Grubhub, and have never had alligator before, so I ordered the Cajun Combo and added alligator to try it. Food took a little longer..."

Qadira Al-Mahi

"Went in for a bite to eat. Brittany was an excellent server, we ordered a crayfish po boy. It was excellent. Atmosphere was casual like the..."

Shawn Davlin

"The restaurant just open at 12 when we got there. The food is good. I had a drink called cherry bomb, it was..."

Keisha Winn

"I love a sweet rooftop when I can get one and this one was perfect. I enjoyed the barfly frozen drink which is a combination of 3 of the drinks on..."

TAMIKO PERRYMAN

"Yum! Had a poboy with grilled shrimp and a side of red beans and rice. Very tasty and full of flavor, I would recommend this place for..."

Ashton Jensen

Nola Brasserie

70/100 (1136 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I liked everything about my first time experience here. The place was clean and the layout and lighting of the restaurant was nice. Since this was..."

Ella M. Smith

"The food was amazing ! && the fried green tomatoes I recommend Nice location wish the patio was open all day but loved it ! Live..."

Treasure Hilton

"It was great, the ambiance was cozy, and the food was great. I would recommend this spot to anyone that loves great New Orleans..."

Natasha Vanison Gaspard

"Everything about this restaurant was excellent. The staff had great hospitality, the location of the restaurant is great and also the food was..."

DeMaurus Markeil Narcis

"Loved it! Family is from NO so I'm picky about my Creole/Cajun food. I was staying across the street so all my food was to go. Had the BBQ Shrimp..."

Wally Simpson

"My experience (along with my best friend) with Nola Brasserie was nothing less than wonderful!!! The server "Zachary" was so attentive! He explained..."

Kniki Holmes-McGhee

"The combination of quantity and festive atmosphere along with great food presentation and taste makes this spot an excellent Southern Brasseri. The..."

Tim Jones

"Will be going back!! Enjoyed the red fish w/crawfish etouffe over it & a cup of..."

Scott Rush

"Came here for a quick lunch with my coworker and overall we were satisfied with the food and customer service. They have a lunch menu you can order..."

Ashley S

"Service was great great and friendly! The servers are passionate and love the food, which translates to excellent recommendations! We had the..."

Stephanie Redder

"Went to this restaurant with a friend for a semi early lunch. Wasn’t busy during our time, friendly staff as well (and attentive). Ordered the..."

Amanda Handsbur

"After returning from our anniversary getaway,we were looking for a different place to eat. I Google cajun food, and this spot popped up. The place is..."

Otis Dunn Jr

"I was in town visiting from Memphis and stumbled across this place because they had bread pudding which I love! The atmosphere is very nice..bougie!..."

Sheener Perry

"Came here for dinner on New Years, and we enjoyed it so much!! They were busy and short staffed but we still received wonderful service. This..."

Alex Fayas

"The food is amazing! Staff was very attentive & friendly. Thanks to Jose & Cherish for an awesome experience. This is a diamond in the rough. A..."

Janell Dozier

"Their crab corn bisque is hands down one of my favorite foods downtown. It's delicious!! I've tried lots of their food and everything is so..."

Lauren B

"Very friendly staff. Fast service. Food was pretty good. Wasn't impressed with the fried cafish basket. The creole pasta was..."

Anthon Gillespie

"Went for happy hour. There was only one other table when my friend and I was there. I believe two others came in for happy hour later on. One server...."

S. Victor

"Who-dat done perfected that New Orleans cuisine. I tell you who, Jose has! The owner of NOLA Brasserie has brought the delectable, succulent and..."

DeWitt '1LUV Stephens

"This is a typical sea food place where u get a lot of options of Cajun cuisine. I had a blackened red fish and it was a little overcooked otherwise..."

Sujata Maji

"This is definitely what I like to call “A perfect vibe”. All The food tasted amazing, there was so much flavor! The size of the restaurant is a..."

Jennifer Okafor

"Nice restaurant. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant was not very busy. Chill vibes and good..."

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