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

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Ghostline
92/100 (103 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Asian
Italian
Puddin'
90/100 (432 ratings)
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Cajun & Creole
Fast food
Seafood
American
American
Cajun & Creole
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Bread Pudding
Shrimp and Grits
Sit down
American
Fast food
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"This place is where I go when I don’t wanna be disappointed! All the food here is GREAT. I didn’t say good I said GREAT! You get what you ask..."
Chelsea Andrews
"Very friendly service! The poboy was incredibly flavorful and the shrimp were cooked to order. Also tried a sample of their bourbon bread pudding and..."
Naetzy Ramos
"One of the best Shrimp Po'Boys I have ever tasted. Simply Delicious! There are many vendors to choose from and I am happy we chose Puddin. I hope to..."
B. L
"Stopped here after being in the climbing gym for a few hours, so I was starving. Got the normal portion of gumbo and it was delicious, filling, and a..."
Nathan Wolf
"My husband loved the shrimp po’boy! The gumbo was phenomenal and the bread puddin was absolutely a delight. We’ll definitely be back..."
Andrea T.
"I got the smoked Turkey and sausage red beans and rice……it was definitely worth it. I had delivery so when I received it I was surprised at how..."
Shakeelah ALI
"The bread puddin was phenomenal and I plan on going back for that alone. The shrimp and grits did not hit they way I was expecting them to. But I am..."
Brian Johnson
"I love this place. I have been eyeing their menu for so long, and finally saw they give samples. I'm so glad I tried, because I'm in love. Bread..."
Asha Taylor
"OMG! If you are in the area you MUST try this spot out. Food was AMAZING! There is a Party in My Tummy! The Bread Pudding is BUSSIN! As my kids..."
William Christian
"super friendly service with samples to try. the bourbon bread pudding was to die for and the gumbo was spot on. The gumbo is on the spicy side which..."
Joe Kim
"The service sold me. Friendly and nice. Made my day. PB was..."
v e r n o n
"I recently ordered through Uber and part of my order was missing. I contacted the restaurant to let them know and they went above and beyond to make..."
Kelly F
"I walked around Union Market in it’s entirety and back to Puddin. I am so happy. The service was awesome. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. My..."
MS Tabu Winslow Morris, MBA
"I wouldn't say Cajun/Creole food is usually my go to, but after reading the Yelp reviews of this place when deciding where to eat at Union Market, I..."
Jacqueline Telljohann
"I try to visit different spots when I go to Union Market, but every time I do something different I wish I had picked up Puddin’! Delicious food,..."
Carl Craft
"Everything was FANTASTIC! Service Red brand and rice Bread pudding. Get the ice cream. It was so creamy and delish. If you like spice get the..."
Jasmine Gabi Ruiz
"I’m from south east Texas, grew up on Cajun food made by my Louisiana born and bred mama, and this etouffee rivals hers. The people working there..."
Hannah Gavagan
Juicy King Crab Express
89/100 (65 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Blues Alley
88/100 (2219 ratings)
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Bar
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Cajun & Creole
American
Dinner
Late Night
Shrimp
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"My colleagues and I were in town from Boston for business and went to Blues Alley for dinner and some jazz and we were honored and amazed to have..."
Arnesse Brown
"Terence Blanchard & The E-Collective - insane! I thought people were just going to rise up and go straight to heaven after the concert...I think many..."
Zhivko Illeieff
"What more could I ask for? To be entertained by the world renowned violinist, Chelsey Green; to be seated with my significant other at a comfy &..."
Vivian Smallwood
"Great service and staff. The venue is intimate and perfect for jazz. Drinks were cheery. Recommend this place for..."
Steve Herring
"Poncho Sanchez and his band was well worth standing in the pouring down rain to hear. Hi energy. The club has a wonderful feel to it, catacombs like...."
Karen Sheaffer
"Great entertainment, great intimate setting - wonderful music - good Server staff - just an overall wonderful evening and worth the ride to the..."
Jackie Yancey Boone
"Very Intimate setting with some fantastic music. It reminded me in being in a dark night spot in Paris or in the Hole in the walls blues club in New..."
Wayne Smith
"Blues Alley is THE jazz club in DC. Not only you can listen to and meet artists like the talented Stacey Kent and her wonderful quartet, but also you..."
Rita Zanin
"The sound, the ambience, the drinks, the staff, it always comes together at Blues Alley. Everyone shines, everyone has a good time. Thank you for..."
Bob Harper
"Went to see Braxton Cook simply amazing performance my cousin told me about this place and she was right on..."
Michelle Washington
"Fantastic, intimate venue for enjoying blues and jazz. But tickets in advance because shows sell out. Service is great. Food is New Orleans themed..."
Scott
"Absolutely love this place. Have been coming for years, though Covid got me out of the habit. An intimate, comfortable, feel good setting. Service..."
Going With The Joe
"Attended the 7pm Yarzarah performance and met by friendly & welcoming staff at the door. We chose our seat and I went to the bar to order and after..."
Afolabi O
"Had a magical night with my girlfriend here, im a big Jazz fan (her less so) but the both of us had a great time. Parking is not even a 5 minute walk..."
Julian Edmonds
"What a great experience. The staff was amazing and the food was good. Drinks were better than a lot of the bars around. The music was truly amazing...."
Orlando Jones
"What an incredible experience. This jazz club definitely is a must if you're in washington.. we went to see Gerald Veasley!! The service is very..."
Óscar CL
"Went to see a friend of my wife perform after many many many years from our last visit. Don’t know why it took us so long to come back. We will be..."
Michael Wali
"Dream night at Blues Alley Club in Georgetown! Lindsey Webster on stage was out of this world, the talent, the voice, her presence on stage was..."
Guillermo Quinones
"We had an awesome night here. It was very packed literally. The tables are very close together and they are small tables. The musicians were..."
Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD
"TLDR; great music, amazing food and friendly staff. Went to Blues Alley to attend Mason Brothers Quintet. The music was amazing. The band was really..."
Adarsh Murthy
"It was hot outside and one person was overcome by the heat. Knocked on door it was 6pm the time of opening. A man came out of an emergency door..."
Deborah
"Awesome club ! We went there for a date night and it was a great experience. There is little table around the stage where you can get close and cozy...."
Laetitia Monnier
"I only had drinks, but my wife had the salmon cakes along with the red beans and rice. Not the best she had, but will order again... The venue is..."
Bro Weave
"Great venue for live music…especially jazz! Love the Georgetown location, great food and excellent wait staff. The jazz artistes that come are the..."
Deborah K Fields
"This spot is dope and laid back, I like the location also. The drinks and food were good, this is a must go I will return for sure. They do ask for..."
T “Tookie” W
"Spectacular small venue to enjoy great performers!!! I just returned after COVID… this place is a solid spot in DC for a nice live music… Grab..."
CASTLE 2002
"We had such a great time at Blues Alley! We saw the great Paul Carr and his fantastic band featuring the awesome vocalist Carmen Bradford - WOW!!!..."
Ella Gahnt
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
88/100 (5016 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Juice & Smoothies
Crab Legs
Sandwiches
Prawns
Fried shrimp
Shrimp
Juice & Smoothies
Lobster
Crawfish
Wings
Catfish
Etouffee
Crab
Po' Boys
Clams
Andouille
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Mussels
Shellfish
Calamares
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Walk by this place in the way to the zoo and thought the food looked good. Read some negative reviews and was sceptical for a bit. Thankfully we..."
Yixia Huang
"Best catfish of my life. Flavours all amazing. Don't wear your Sunday finest your going to get messy but you should because you need..."
Nathan Shanks
"I went here for the first time and I was more than satiesfied with my visit. The server named Julio was very knowledgeable about the entire menu and..."
suguro geto
"I was passing by and saw people eating in here I was attracted to the smell of the seafood, so I decided to dine in. I was served by a server named..."
Toji Fushiguro
"Food was WONDERFUL! Only reason for the 4 stars is the service was extremely slow. Make sure you get the hot n juicy sauce for your meal. We got baby..."
Lauren H
"When I say this place was amazing!! OMG!! I definitely will return. The good was delicious and serve was good and they even had chicken tenders for..."
Mia Driskell
"I love this place for so many reasons! Food is amazing here, nice atmosphere and our server was very friendly! The seafood is fresh and delicious!!!..."
J C
"Shrimp Po Boy Quickie Lunch deal was amazing! Server was kind, food came up fresh & hot. No wonder rated #1 Seafood Restaurant in 2019... still..."
Richard Herritt
"If you visit DC and like Crawfish and Shrimp you have to visit this place! We were seated immediately and provided a written menu eventhough they..."
JB Davis
"After visiting the #ElectrifyExpoDC, we opted for some Louisiana-inspired dinner here. The wait wasn't long; about 20 minutes to be seated dyue to..."
Holistic Wellness Center
"My most memorable restaurant in DC. If you want to have a feel of sea food, this is the place to be. The staff are friendly. For the three times have..."
Oludotun Babayemi
"It's good. You can order by the pound and in my option better that is the better option. I didn't like the crawl fish but the medium level spice was..."
Frank Hong
Dauphine's
83/100 (428 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Dinner
Duck
Oyster
Cajun & Creole
American
Dinner
Rosemary's Thyme Bistro
81/100 (842 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Turkish
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Kabobs
"The food here is amazing if you love thyme. My hubby had the lamb chops appetizer and loved them. I had the calamari and it was really good,..."
Darilyn Sue Block
"I was pleasantly surprised by this place! They have a range of Mediterranean and Italian food that seemed a little confusing, but their food is very..."
Bryan Nguyen
"Amazing atmosphere, the food is so delicious and tasty.. the wine selection is too good to be true. Definitely coming back again and..."
Banderas shabib
"Let's start with CLOTH NAPKINS... So few places understand the importance of having something decent to wipe your face. We took the menu and..."
Benjamin Conradie-Yorke
"Great little Sunday (any day really) brunch spot on our weekend trip to DC. Friendly and attentive service..."
John M
"Excellent happy hour. I was happy to find outdoor seating when I arrived today with the lovely spring weather. The server was friendly and the staff..."
S S
"Restaurant/ Service: We went in the evening and chose to be seated outside. It’s very comfortable and the weather was nice- so that was a plus. The..."
S. P.
"Wonderful service, very good food. We loved the hummus and the dumplings (which are like a ravioli). We split a dual kabob (chicken and adana) and..."
Laura Murphy
"This place continues to grow on me. I've been three times now and like it even more each time. Friendly service and reasonably affordable. The food..."
Asad Bandealy
"They definitely go above and beyond in customer service, probably some of the best that I have seen.They gave me sonny samples and were very friendly..."
Edwin Schafer
Rumors
81/100 (460 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Pub
American
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Jambalaya
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Crab Cake
Filet Mignon
Surf And Turf
"If you want a relaxed atmosphere with some amazing food for your palate, stop by the District Anchor. You will not be disappointed. Everything on the..."
Robert Kreider
"First time visiting the area for work. I ordered a salad with shrimp and crab that was very good. I wasn't impressed with the clams casino however as..."
H Kaiser
"Went on a Sunday evening around 9/10pm place was pretty dead. However, the service was really quick and friendly. Margheritas were great. Food was..."
Troy N
"Excellent service and an amazing menu. The bartender, Paul, took great care of us. We arrived shortly after the kitchen was supposed to close but he..."
Paul Evatt
"Great spot and looks like it turns into a fun dance club at..."
renee regan
"Went on a late Saturday night. Nice space with good music! I always look for a space to dance and a space to chill and sit. The bartender makes good..."
J W
"Love the changes so far with the new ownership. This place has been a staple for me for years (f.k.a. Rumors) whether for a weekday lunch or HH/bar..."
Jennifer S.
"Fantastic food. Great people. Our amazing bartender Paul even made sure we tried the crabcakes after telling him my husband (a native South..."
Cheryl Evatt
"This place used to be called Rumors and is still referred to as such, so don't get confused if you hear it. It's got a charming cozy kind of elegance..."
Cece Click
"Friendly staff & decent drinks. Only stayed for 10 minutes as other patrons were smoking & we couldn't stand the smell of their smoke. (They were..."
Celia Waraich
"This is THE DC Nest! Amazing place for Philadelphia Eagles Football. Tony is the best bartender in..."
Martin M
"quite a slow service, but a fast kitchen. good food, nicely served. a nice place to get..."
Szene - Aktivist
"The staff is as amazing as the food! Paul, Kim, Ali, Doug and Valerie will make you feel like a local and treat you like a family member! The food,..."
Shannon Hagedorn
"Place was a good casual hangout. We went for Saturday night to drink and dance and then for brunch on Sunday. The food was ok and took awhile but the..."
Derrick Dolson
"Went for late night drinks. Staff was amazing, great customer service. Very nice outdoor seating area and very chilled atmosphere. Great drinks as..."
victoria hughes
"One of my favorite bars in the district. Don't expect fancy cocktails or VIPs, but for a great time, cheap drink specials, a friendly bartenders,..."
Ryan Eakin
"Honestly this is definitely a secret blessing in the middle of M Street! I brunch a lot, and I know the hustle of getting rushed out, and what..."
Feyisola O
The Caged Bird
77/100 (156 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cajun & Creole
Jamaican
American
"Dope spot!!! Great atmosphere!! Reasonable drink prices and great..."
Ryan Saunders
"From Canada and I have to say, I am so envious that DC has a place like this. We went here for Sunday brunch and easily spent a few hours. The music..."
HA
"Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good music. Enjoyed Brunch! Food was presented very well and delicious. jerk steak & eggs with cajun..."
Thomasina Coley
"We ordered the French Toast w/ a side of potatoes and bacon, Shrimp and Grits, and a Waffle. Everything was INCREDIBLE! I’ll just let the pictures..."
Percy Fogg
"New happy hour, brunch and late night spot near Dupont Circle! The Caged Bird has amazingly talented and friendly staff, the bartenders Ashley and..."
CB DCDiva
"Excellent customer service and food! I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was worth every..."
When Food Meets Art
"I came for a solo Sunday brunch and sat at the bar. The music selection was amazing. Food was delicious. I had the fish and grits (salmon) and..."
Kristian
"I've been here twice and it's a dope vibe. Hip hop and R&B music. I like the brunch-- it's reasonable and delicious. My friends and I got different..."
J W
"The Caged Bird is a black owned establishment that you must visit in DuPont Circle! The customer service is impeccable and the food is so delicious...."
Ebony Grey
"Shout out to our Server Doug he was great made sure we were definitely getting bottomless mimosas by filling our glass and pitcher every couple of..."
Bakary Bojang
"The caged bird is a great place to eat. Went there for brunch and the food was amazing, the vibe and environment was right on point with what I was..."
Robert Bostick
The Boiling Crab
75/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Asian
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
Asian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Kelly's Cajun Grill
74/100 (47 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Cajun & Creole
Lunch
"The bourbon chicken was excellent!! 😋Really good food for an awesome price. I glad I came to #streetmeet because I came across good food. Plus..."
HenDog Wilson
"Very tasty. A generous helping for a low price. This is my favorite place to eat at Union station! Service is always quick, and the food is always..."
Phineas Reichert
"I live nearby so I go to Union Station frequently. The bourbon chicken here is amazing and the price is reasonable, especially for DC. It’s a sort..."
Joe L
"The best restaurant around! The staff is always super friendly, the food is amazing, and the price is unbeatable for the amount that you get. We eat..."
Sabrina H
"Wow! Best bourbon chicken I've ever had. I always make sure I stop at this place when I visit DC. Unbelievably good - I'm not sure what they put..."
Charley Hansen
"Before taking a longer train ride,....eat something. Because food on trains can be ghastly. Downstairs, below the gates, is the foodcourt... one of..."
Stephan Grütering
"Yesss..... Food was 100 %..."
Cornell Daniel
"Reasonable price, the food was..."
Erdenebileg Bat-Erdene
"I love Kelly's the food is great, prices reasonable, service quick and..."
Angela Mitchell
"Good food, generous servings, great value, friendly..."
Kirk McCullough
"#DcDave is the best. Food is amazing.Excellent..."
Roger Silvestro
"Never had Cajun food before but 😐 I've..."
Fredd Durk
"Quick and speedy food if you want a light..."
Afflict Chaos
"I miss the place man hope it opens back up one..."
Von Barnes
Pier 2934 Cajun Seafood
73/100 (231 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Po' Boys
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab
Clams
Mussels
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Crab Legs
Crawfish
Catfish
"This is one of my dad's favorite places to go, he loves it here because the seafood is fresh and delicious. The waitstaff is really nice and we are..."
Chels Owens
"Soft-shelled crab po-boy was delicious! Seasoned fries also properly crispy and tasty. Shrimp cocktail was good too. Outdoor patio was very nice...."
Colin Stuart
"When in DC, in Georgetown to be more specific, in the mood for awesome seafood? This is your place, affordable and great fresh seafood and..."
andrew basurto
"The staff was friendly. Service was fast. The food was awesome! My boyfriend got the captains catch and loved it. The food tasted better with a nice..."
Ka Bo Xiong
"Forget about the money... Order the Captain's platter (or Bucket?) I can't even remember the name of the thing because I was lost in seafood..."
Piner
"Showed up for the all you could eat crabs, was not disappointed! They were really fresh and some of the best I've ever eaten. They were prepared..."
Hanny (Hannylicious)
"I enjoyed eating here. They have a nice back patio that was beautiful to sit out on during the really nice weather. The food was also pretty good. We..."
Laura Minchew
"A good, small, family friendly, seafood place in the heart of Georgetown that serves seafood by the pound in bags or trays and surprisingly has many..."
Joe Aeppli
"I love this place!!!! The calamari with the dipping sauce is amazing!! The crab legs in the all-in sauce is really good! The best way to eat seafood..."
Marjon S (Z'sMommy)
"The waitresses were attentive and quick with the service. The food was great. The star of the show was the bartender Qwang! Every drink was made to..."
Leonerd Kirk
"Great food. Great prices. Great specials. Wonderful staff. Great..."
Rob Campbell
"I got the fish and shrimp skewer. It was very good. The rice wasn't very appetizing however. I like the salad bar, even though it is non-descript. I..."
Kelley Dennings
"Came here today and we were very happy with the louisanna style sea foods we ordered!! Maya was so sweet and took great care of us. Highly recommend..."
Julie Ma
"Really enjoyed the seafood feast. Nice patio, good sauce... not sure if it's authentic, but we still enjoyed it. No local beer, but they have some..."
Matt Hopkins
"I've always enjoyed my experiences here. What to expect...to get your hands dirty. What not to expect...plates or silverware. Ask for a bib if you..."
Julie B
"Wow, so we decided to randomly go to Georgetown and look around for something to do, one of our friends actually reserved a restaurant around the..."
cabadin karl
Creole On 14th
72/100 (1395 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Pub
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Cajun & Creole
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Crab Boss
70/100 (858 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Caribbean
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
American
Caribbean
Cajun & Creole
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Seafood
Caribbean
Cajun & Creole
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
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