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

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Rex
88/100 (1148 ratings)
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Cajun & Creole
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American
Cajun & Creole
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Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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"This place was an absolute vibe! I came here for my birthday, and felt so well taken care of. They made me feel really special. The food was..."
Gianna Anjanette
"Warm and welcoming, everyone that worked there stopped and spoke with us. Wide range of creative cocktails, food menu was so tempting, it was hard to..."
Kelly Seppy
"The experience was amazing. Top notch staff. Wine was superb. Food wasn't as exceptional as expected but it was tasty. The atmosphere sets the tone..."
Carmella Jackson (Virtuous Woman)
"WOW! What a hidden gem. If the doors were not open, I could have probably passed right by this place several times and had no idea what was inside...."
Gabriael Buzon-Loment
"It is absolutely gorgeous inside! Looks super upscale, clean and just so beautiful. We were seated in a comfy booth and just so happened to catch a..."
Tiffiny Milian
"This was my first visit. I loved the ambience. Our server was very attentive and explained the evening's special, answered our questions about the..."
Dorothea Fleming
"It's an incredible revival of the old Rex, with great flare and decadence. The food and cocktails are divine. Southern cuisine done well with great..."
Ernest Owens
"I went to Rex at the Royal for dinner and had a wonderful time! The crawfish pot pie and braised collared greens I ordered were delicious and the..."
Amber Walker
"Absolutely delicious is the best way to describe the food at Rex! The flavor and presentation are excellent! The staff are friendly and very proud of..."
Howard Tucker
"I love the history of this place and had an absolutely fantastic dining experience here recently. The service was outstanding. Our server, Jason was..."
Christina Harris
Acadia
87/100 (177 ratings)
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Pub
Cajun & Creole
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Really a great addition to the neighborhood. Have yet to NOT be blown away by a dish; they are all uniquely tasty. The cocktail menu is superb as..."
Dane O'Donnell
"The potato salad is on point. The food is approved my New Orleans locals, and they do an excellent gin fiz- straw stands straight up..."
Mary Ann Nevins
"Best gumbo/drinks/fried chicken wings ever!!! Great friendly staff, beautiful decor. Wish I lived closer so I could go everyday! Can't wait to come..."
Kinsey Duran
"We had the vegetarian jambalaya and shrimp poboy. Service was great and drinks were great too. Thanks Nicole for making a great first..."
Ian F Peltier
"This is my new favorite restaurant. Can’t wait until they start serving New Orleans style coffee and..."
Steve Grant
"This gem is amazing. The entire menu is aces the drinks amazing and the staff so friendly. We had a wonderful time for my bday. The live jazz was..."
Setty B
"Bringing Louisiana Cuisine and Brews to Philly!! The Shrimp Etouffee and the Acadia Breakfast Poutine were delicious; both dishes married the cajun..."
Maria D
"Great atmosphere! On Saturday night they have a live jazz band and a fire in the fire place. Comedy is on Wednesday nights. The food was..."
Elana S
"My cousin and her husband treated me to dinner at Arcadia. My cousin loves New Orleans and the food. We were greeted by the bartender and seated our..."
M J
"I adore this place. Free comedy show on Wednesday nights (they don't even bug you for tips, I'm sure buying a round is welcome). The food is..."
Jac Camara
"Delicious food and very reasonable $15 brunch that includes a drink. Can't wait to come..."
Alon Abramson
"Loved the drink selection and staff was very friendly. During our visit I had blackened catfish for the first time. Delicious but note to all: very..."
Nate Hammitt
"I recently visit this place because I heard they have the best New Orleans cuisine around and boy was I impressed!! I had the blackened catfish and..."
Matt H
"The atmosphere of this bar/restaurant is unique on its own. It feels like a little piece of Louisiana in South Philadelphia. Definitely a great spot..."
Samantha Miller
"Food is amazing and brunch is even..."
chris acanda
Rose Tattoo Cafe
83/100 (790 ratings)
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International
Vegetarian Friendly
Cajun & Creole
American
International
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
American
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Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Ribs
Bass
Shrimp
Jambalaya
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Sit down
American
International
Cajun & Creole
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
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Mid-range
"We come here every time we travel to Philly from Bel Air, MD. We LOVE the ambiance, and the menu never ceases to enthrall us. Last time we discovered..."
Danette Moss
"Our experience at the Rose Tattoo Cafe was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely, the service was great, and the food was really, really delicious...."
Dan Talbot
"Always a favorite spot of mine. For lunch or dinner. Excellent lunch menu. Good wine list. Last time I had the crab imperial for lunch. It was great...."
Ann Vassallo
"The food was incredible and the ambiance was fitting for the place! We really enjoyed our dinner and..."
Anna Marchio
"We have been visiting the Rose Tattoo Cafe for at least four years now and always love the atmosphere and it’s perfect for a romantic dinner. The..."
Teddy Alicea
"Service and food were excellent. Highly recommend the lamb chop appetizer, mushroom bisque, diver scallops, and jambalaya (my personal..."
Richard Rinko
"My boyfriend and I travel from Baltimore just to stop by and have dinner sometimes twice in one week, this place is great, the food is amazing and..."
Wanda Newman
"The service was awesome and Adam was outstanding along with the food! I will return with friends next time a must place to..."
Deborah Henry
"Wonderful place ,food was great and customer service even better..."
Nancy Kyle
"Intimate atmosphere, great food, and amazing staff! The hostess made our first visit to the restaurant incredibly special when she orchestrated a..."
Maria Tanner
"Good food and service was great! Mother's birthday dinner. 5 yr son had a good time as well. Waiter helped us with a special dish for my son. Will..."
Leonard Nesmith
"This place is very nice staff is exceptional and very very honest! The atmosphere is very sophisticated! Great scenery! Not to mention their desserts..."
Nettie Lyfe
"One of our favorite restaurants for a romantic dinner. I have been coming here since 2006 and it never disappoints! The mushroom soup is the best I..."
Tammy Rybaczyk-Barron
"The experience my fiancé and i had was exquisite! The whole experience between the dimly lit ambiance, to the positivity and professionalism that..."
Chris Weber
"We have been several times when in from Long Island to watch our daughter play college soccer . Atmosphere is very nice , food is delicious love the..."
Lisa Zambelli
"Met my friend there for a late lunch. The service was very good. The food was excellent. The ambiance was quiet and..."
Harry Mirach
"I love this little spot. We visited the area this past Saturday, from the DMV because my boyfriend is from there. He insisted we go here for dinner...."
Rain E. Waters
"The Rose Tattoo never disappoints. Amazing food, service, and ambiance. AND, great desert. Highly..."
Rox S
"The food here was great, we all were very happy with our dinners. Great service and the Tattoo Spritz was quite..."
Cynthia Walker
"It was a good classy meal, a little pricey for me but damn worth the money if you are trying to go out for an upscale meal. Solid beers and apps, I..."
Kevin Bond
"I absolutely love everything about Rose Tattoo...my mother and her friends would dine here when I was younger, I was proposed to here and my husband..."
Elizabeth Downs
"Love the food. I had the salmon sandwich and..."
Zaaraa Bissig
"Nice selection of menu items; not a huge menu, but something for everyone. Our party of five greatly enjoyed everything we ordered. Servings large..."
Don McCubbin
"Mushroom soup was really tasty. Service was prompt and attentive! Salmon sandwich was also..."
Kurt Cheng
"Came here for our anniversary dinner and it was fantastic. The atmosphere alone justified the travel there. We were seated upstairs where you..."
Chris Repice
"I went at about 3pm and I was the only customer, but they were very nice and made me feel welcome. The "small" menu for off hours offered a good..."
Cristine P
"Amazing food, drinks and..."
S.B. Singh
"Food was delicious especially the flatbread. Drinks were awesome and our waitress was very nice. We made reservations ahead of time and was seated..."
Shanda Underwood
"When I first walked in, I was slightly confused because the restaurant splits into two different ambiances. To the right, it look more causal dining..."
Mary Nguyen
Bourbon Blue
82/100 (1396 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
American
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Crab
Calamari
Calamares
Jambalaya
"We had some drinks and appetizers at the bar while there was some good acoustic music playing live. the staff was extremely polite and were very..."
Vincent DiNardo
"So, we were in the Manayunk area getting our income taxes done. Afterwards, we took a walk down Main Street looking for a place to have dinner. We..."
Tom Tucker Martellacci
"My home away from home kinda place. I love the people, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the whole place makes my heart happy. Sundays our my..."
Shannon McPuggin
"Stopped in for dinner after volunteering at the Mardi Gras parade 2/25/18 and had an amazing veggie burger and sweet potato fries. We had an awesome..."
Carol Berger
"Bourbon Blue is hands down the best restaurant / bar in the Philadelphia area. The staff not only demonstrates proffesionalism but great hospitality..."
Eric Soto
"We threw a bridal shower in the room downstairs and it was wonderful. The staff was more than accommodating. Our guests raved about the punch and..."
Erica Marie
"Loved the warmth in decor, service and food was great! Enjoyed the music that serenaded our dinner too! Valet parking saved me from getting totally..."
Lillian J Berger
"My husband and I attended the Green Legion Eagles Super Bowl party here last Sunday and it couldn’t have been a better experience. And not just..."
Kathy Schulz
"I don't know how anyone could say anything bad about this place. Quick service, great food, and everyone that works here are kind efficient people!..."
Joe Stolio Tarzaiski
"I lived in New Orleans for 8 years so I’m a food snob when it comes to restaurants with reference to NOLA influences but this place accomplished..."
Mandy Jones Wortman
"Very good bourbon blue burger ~ rustic atmosphere �� great waitress�. Limited selection of beers that appealed to me :/ two were on the menus ,..."
Heather Dove
"Loved the place! Located next to the river, the atmosphere was special, and the menu was very good. I will definitely have to return a few time..."
Lemuel Aikens
"Great service. Very attentive without being overbearing. The shrimp and grits, cheese steak egg roll and bang bang shrimp was amazing. The rab..."
Mia Marie
"Delicious food with good prices. I liked the ambience and staff was friendly. Went with a group on Sunday brunch and it was fairly full so make a..."
David
"Excellent experience! Went for my wedding anniversary and the ambiance was perfect! Food was delicious and drinks were nice. Our server Madison was..."
Sotheary Ngem
"Loved the lavender lemonade (alcoholic). Had crab bites & chicken quesadillas. Hubby had gumbo Yaya & med salmon cooked to perfection! Sat on the..."
Michelle Bowens-Vorn
"I can't come to Manayunk and not come here!! Best spot hands down to kick back and enjoy the food, drink, live music, balcony, etc! This last time..."
Dave Pereira
"It's a great place to New American Cuisine with a creole twist excellent jambalaya gigantic bar and the only bar on main street that overlooks the..."
Matthew Mercurio
"Slightly over priced for what portion ya get. The Gumbo was ok but the Jambalaya was fantastic! The ribs were what they were. Its nt a bbq joint but..."
Ray Miller
"Went here for date night on sunday. Got a seat right away. Their specials seemed pretty good, we got a bottle of wine half off on sunday. They also..."
Xiaoming Baldwin
"The vibe, environment and staff are just amazing. Best jambalaya I’ve had so far. Our host was very caring and attentive and the environment was..."
Oluomachi Ebiringa
"Nice big juicy burger with a view on the deck. After a bike ride on sunny spring Sunday. Fries were tasty and crispy. Nice wait staff as..."
al fall
"😍 wow! It was great! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! They serve cornbread and a great butter..."
Michelle Caitlin
"Great sunday brunch. The filet tips are fantastic. Valet service as..."
michael doyle
"My sister had her 40th bday here food was good staff was pleasant, it was a great time. I will go back just to eat and..."
Robin Evers
"Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday morning. It has a very rustic feel to the interior with rough walls but decorated nicely. Our waitress was very..."
Chris OShea
"I think he ambiance is my favorite thing about this restaurant. The food can be excellent, but sometimes is just mediocre. They often have live music..."
Sarah G
Catahoula Bar & Restaurant
78/100 (757 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
American
Seafood
American
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Fish
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
American
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"One the best experience I had. The bartender was awesome and friendly. The chef was on the point with every dish that we ordered and he even came to..."
Ishiano Davy
"Just had dinner there with family thanks to my sister for recommending it .appitizers was really great shrimp ya ya ,corn bread was good ribs melt..."
Vernell Thomas
"The chicken and biscuits was awesome! They made alligator nuggets for a special and they were the best! And then for dessert there was bananas foster..."
Danny Opperman
"Awesome place to belly up to the bar and chat to the locals or sit at a table....either way the owner, bartender and all the people there treated you..."
Jean Jamison Gizzi
"Authentic New Orleans cuisine. Their cheesecake is made fresh and is soooooo fluffy. The service was great. The portion size was great, definitely..."
Ashley McNamee
"Finally found my spot for Cajun style food! Everything was amazing. My only regret is I didn’t have room for..."
Sharon J-Montalto
"This restaurant was delicious and the people were fabulous. This is a hidden treasure in Philadelphia. The BBQ chicken was amazing, the buffalo..."
Tiffany Prettyman
"Fabulous neighborhood restaurant in Queen Village. Everyone feels at home there. My favorites are the BBQ ribs & chicken! My mom’s is the oyster..."
Deborah Crinigan de Chacón
"One of the best burgers around! I've never had a bad meal here. Great food, drinks and..."
Meredith O'Donnell
"I found this place on Facebook and thought it was a good place to try, especially since we love Cajon food. We came on Thursday. My husband loves..."
Elizabeth Hill-Garfield
"- great brunch today! Everything was excellent - shrimp and grits was as good as you can get on the Quarter. Bartender was super friendly and..."
Wes Pohler
"My husband and I had dinner at Catanoula last night and it was wonderful. The food was an amazing food adventure, the bar was cosy and the staff very..."
Helene Marie Baker
"We came across this spot on Groupon and decided to give it a try. The "Girls" and I were out for the day doing our annual downtown Christmas tourist..."
Chris Mercier Gentile
"One of my favorite places in the area. Everything on the menu is delicious...."
Fay Leff
"Our local.... When you move to a city, the hunt is on for your local...and when you've moved to Society hill / Queen's village...you've got a lot of..."
Erik Pearson
"Wonderful!. Friendly folks, great food - unlike anything i've tasted in the City. Reasonable prices and great specials during games and happy..."
Keely
"After actually being in New Orleans, I didn't want to see any more New Orleans style food. But I kept telling E about it and she wanted some. Now..."
Foodzings
"The shrimp and grits are spectacular. My husband loved the crawfish. The hush puppies themselves are delicious, though I personally preferred them..."
Nathan Bullock
"Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Everything was great. It was my first time. I was taken by a friend. Will be there..."
DeMiekah Veney
"Food is amazing. Met & spoke with the owner Nikki. Really nice woman. Went to school in Louisiana and this place is an authentic gem! Really Good..."
Tim C. Hernandez
"If it wasn't for the freezing tempatures outside, you would have thought you were sitting in a corner restaurant in the French Quarter. From the..."
Carlos Estela
"The food here was really good and the bartender was awesome as well. I'm just bummed that they were out of soft shell crab lol I look forward to..."
Louis Smith
"Perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Philly. You will never have a bad meal at Catahoula. Highly recommend the shrimp & grits (best in the city,..."
Nnenna
"Service was great and receptive. The gumbo had a sour taste to it but the beignets are good and draft selection is..."
David Tran
"Awesome food (don't know how authentic, but I enjoyed it), good service and pretty decent..."
Samuel Owens
"The food was amazing!!! The bartender and the staff was friendly and very atintive. Definitely going back..."
Pamela Stewart
"I have to say that the food and drinks here are phenomenal. Too bad it couldn't save the worst first date I've ever had in my whole life. On the..."
Jennifer Estrada
"What a hidden gem!! The BEST brunch menu in the city. The flavors are amazing and unique, clean dishes with real ingredients. We've been here a few..."
Julie Miley
"Loved the food here! The soft crab jambalaya is to die for and there's an excellent selection of..."
Ray Ramos
"Great atmosphere and definitely hands down customer service was on 10. The female waitress was like the best waitress ever!!! Anytime she was able to..."
S.K. Jimenez
"The place is very small when it's too cold to sit outside. But we were happy to wait for a table while having a drink. It was worth the wait. Been..."
Janice Morse (JMorse)
"Friendly staff, friendly chef, delicious food. The chef came out and personally told our table that he would "cook us a meal so good we'd be scared"...."
Alex Slaby
"The food and service in this establishment is in a word, EXCELLENT!!!! However there was one small issue thaty boyfriend and I had and that is..."
Sherrell Johnson
"My wife and I stopped in here before dinner for a quick drink and we were very pleasantly surprised. Catahoula seems like a fairly unassuming..."
Dustin Webster