Cajun Restaurants in Chicago, IL

Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern Cajun/Creole • $$
5215 S Harper Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Biscuits with Honey Butter
Fried Shrimp PO’ Boy
PO' Boy of the Month
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Small Seafood Gumbo
Fried Green Tomatoes
Red Beans & Rice
Cajun Cole Slaw
Catfish PO'Boy

“First time here from out of town and had the best bartender named Diamond!! Omg the side car that she made me was the best I ever had!!! Make sure you try the Fried alligator po boy, seafood gumbo, banana pecan cake with ice cream!!! And ask for Diamon!!! Definitely will be back and bringing my friends!“

4.1 Good194 Reviews
Provare Chicago Italian • $$$
1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crawfish and Shrimp Topping
Shrimp and Crawfish Spinach Artichoke Dip
Butter Cake Ice Cream Caramel Drizzle
Tris Di Pasta Alfredo Add Lamb Chops
Chicken Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Lemon Pepper Fettuccine Alfredo
Lamb Chops with Butter Noodles
Lamb Chops & Brussels Sprouts
Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo
Bananas Foster French Toast

“I am late writing my review but I had to write it !! I visited provare chicago On july 8th !! From start to finish this restaurant gets 5 starts . The decor was nice and set a perfect atmosphere for a great night . We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated within 5 minutes of being there . Once seated the wait staff began their introduction's on drinks and popular menu item's. After my party ordered drinks and appetizers a gentleman came over (not sure if he was the manager) and introduce himself and made sure we were having a great experience. Appetizers were amazing!! We couldn't wait for dinner!! Our entrées we just as good if not better ! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! When we didn't think the night could get even better the entire wait staff and the gentleman that came over before stopped and recognized my friend for her birthday and brought over a birthday surprise!! I live 307 miles and this place was definitely worth the drive !!!“

4.4 Superb427 Reviews
Storyville Chicago Cajun • $$
712 N Clark St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Bananas Foster Cinnamon Roll
Buffalo Chicken and Waffles
Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya
Blackened Shrimp and Grits
Lulu's Spicy Shrimp Pasta
Cajun Fried Chicken Wings
Cajun Pasta with Steak
Crescent City Jambalaya
Cajun Chicken Wings
Chicken Étouffée

“Had my birthday dinner 🍽 there. Great place. Milwaukee, WI“

4.4 Superb484 Reviews
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Soulé Soul Food • $$
3615 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Fried Catfish with Mac and Cheese and Green Beans with Smoked Turkey
Lamb Chops with Mac and Cheese and Greens with Smoked Turkey
Mac and Cheese Green Beans Fried Chicken Dinner
Catfish Sweet Potatoes and Greens
Blackened Catfish over Dirty Rice
Salmon Mashed Potatoes and Shrimp
Honey Drizzled Fried Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes Seasonal
Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese
Salmon with Mashed Potatoes

“Why does the music have to be so loud? Everyone was yelling at each other. Couldn't hear the server 😅 just loud for no reason it wasn't even 8 yet.

Down in the delta was good. Flavourful. Shrimp cooked perfectly. Catfish was ok.

Cognac honey bbw wings were tasty but didn't taste Cognac.

Soul sister drink was exquisite

The table enjoyed the honey fried chicken and the salmon.“

3.9 Good491 Reviews
Junebug Cafe Portage Park Cafe • $
4042 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Large 8oz Caramel Bacon Beignet Dippin' Sauce
Louisiana Hand Pie Meat Pie
Beignets Meat Pies & Gumbo
Bowl of Gumbo with Rice
Breakfast Hand Pie
Red Beans and Rice
Chicory Coffee
Fresh Beignets
MA’S Biscuit
Gumbo Meat Pie

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for a little slice of New Orleans, Junebug Cafe is the place to be! From the moment you walk in, the aroma of rich, smooth coffee fills the air, and the first bite of their Louisiana hand pies or fluffy, powdered-sugar-dusted beignets will transport you straight to the French Quarter. The flavors are authentic, the atmosphere is warm, and every sip and bite feels like a celebration. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem—your taste buds will thank you! ☕✨ Start your morning with a little taste of New Orleans right here at Junebug Cafe! #JunebugCafe #TasteOfNOLA #BeignetsAndCoffee #CafeVibes“

4.5 Superb73 Reviews
Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar Cajun • $$
3443 N Broadway, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Shake Classic Combo Platter
Build Your Own Seafood Bag
Garlic Butter
King Crab Leg
Fried Oreos 6
Lobster Tail
Hush Puppies
Seafood Boil
Crab King
Snow Crab

“the food is exquisite, very rich and all the seafood is top quality fresh and the service is very good“

4.3 Superb156 Reviews
Spoken Cafe Cafe • $
1812 W Montrose Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Acadian Style Louisiana Cheesy Grits 16oz
B-Rad Sandwich on Gluten Free Focaccia
Sesame Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese
Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
Build Your Own Bagel Sandwich
Turkey Reuben Sandwich
Turkey Reuben
The Boudreaux
Acadian Grits
Drip Coffee

“I'm kicking myself for having slept on this place for too long. I've been coming in semi-regularly for the last few months for coffee, bagels, and sometimes donuts before my morning commute. Always delicious, staff is always friendly, and I enjoy the atmosphere. I recommend bringing your own mug if you're getting coffee to-go because they're actively trying to minimize waste. Love that this place is in my neighborhood.“

4.5 Superb100 Reviews
CheSa’s Bistro & Bar Bar • $$
3235 W Addison St Suite C, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken \u0026 Beignet Waffles with Whipped Cream and House Berry Compote
Fried Chicken & Beignet Waffles with Whipped Cream and House Berry Compote
Lamb Sliders with Pepper-Jack Cheese and Cajun Aioli
Fried Chicken & Fried Beignet Waffles
Sausage & Pepperjack Hush Puppies
Catfish and Chicken and Waffles
Portobello Sliders with Fries
Short Rib and Mashed Potatoes
Collard Green Grilled Oysters
Short Ribs \u0026 Red Grits

“I just walked out of the door and am so glad that God sent us there. We tried 3 places prior to walking in CheSa’s doors which was a definite blessing. We had the catfish skillet, bourbon peach cobbler franchise toast, chicken sausage and scrabbles eggs w/cheese washed down with a breakfast martini. Absolutely delicious and with the owner/chef being very warm w/great hospitality. We’re definitely going back.“

4.2 Good309 Reviews
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge American • $$
5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Chicken & Pasta
Blackened Chicken Pasta
Giant Pretzel Appitizer
Buffalo Cauliflower
Chicken Quesadillas
Carrot Cake Slice
Blackened Catfish
Bang Bang Shrimp
Side Beer Cheese
Mashed Potatoes

“Such great service (Alex) and food! Fantastic time and we were a large group.“

4.2 Good139 Reviews
TAS Eatery Caribbean • $$
3435 N Harlem Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

TAS's Famous Grilled Chicken & Pasta in Champagne Sauce
Tanya's Cajun Red Beans & Rice Vegan Option Available
TAS Famous Island Style Savory Pumpkin Soup V
Island Style Savory Pumpkin and Veggie Soup
Caribbean Sauteed Spinach V
Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream
TAS Caribbean Surf & Turf
Grilled Jerk Lamb Chops
Sauteed Spinach - Side
Style Red Beans & Rice

“Was driving past and saw a Jamaican flag in the window so I turned around. Thank God I did the food is so good ya'll I had the lamb, spinach and mashed potatoes. I'm still outside the restaurant in my car posting this cause the food is gone already!! An amazing Shout out to the owner miss tanya and her staff a wealth of knowledge a true blessing. Also thank you to Mario from Goebbarts farms for serenading me with live music while I waited!!“

5 Superb11 Reviews
Local Option Brewpubs • $
1102 W Webster Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Three Floyds Red Death
Chicken Nuggets
Creole Wings
Guacamole
Jambalaya
Fries

“Update: It's s probably been 2 or so years since I've been in. Was in the neighborhood and had to stop in for nostalgia. Service is just as good as I remember and the food is still top notch! Shrimp Po boy and the wings tasted like I remember. Love the addition of the On Trend: Fire : It Slaps cocktail menu.

Excellent craft beer selection beyond just IPA's. Food has been consistently solid for the 7+ years I've been coming here.“

4.2 Good29 Reviews
Lowcountry Lakeview Seafood • $$
3343 N Clark St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Combo B - Snow Crab Legs Combo for One Person
Honey Butter Jalapeño Cornbread 4pc
Honey Butter Jalapeno Cornbread 4pc
Low Country Boil
Deep Fried Oreos
Lobster Seasonal
King Crab Legs
Garlic Noodles
Shrimp Head Off
Fried Pickles

“Dearly beloved, we gather here today, not in sorrow, but in reverence—for we have witnessed greatness, we have tasted divinity, and we have absolutely destroyed a mountain of crayfish with no regrets.

This was not just a meal. It was a battle. A joyous, buttery war waged with our bare hands, where the only casualties were the noble crustaceans and the napkins that tried, in vain, to contain the mess.

The moment we entered, the air was thick with the perfume of garlic, spice, and the promise of an unforgettable feast. The tables, lined with paper, awaited the carnage to come. And when the great bounty arrived—a steaming, glistening pile of crayfish, corn, and potatoes—we knew there was no turning back.

Oh, the crayfish! Their sacrifice was not in vain. They gave their tails willingly, their tiny claws raised in silent farewell as we cracked, peeled, and devoured. Each bite was a masterpiece, each morsel an ode to seasoning perfection. And let us not forget their steadfast companions: the corn, sweet and juicy, soaking up every drop of buttery goodness, and the potatoes, humble yet essential, a soft reprieve in this tempest of spice.

We leave this place not as we entered, but transformed—our fingers tingling, our faces glistening with the evidence of our triumph. We say farewell, but not goodbye, for we will return to honor the crayfish once more.

Rest in pieces, dear crustaceans. You were cherished. You were delicious. You were everything.“

3.8 Good85 Reviews
Blue Bayou Bar • $$
3734 N Southport Ave, Chicago
5 Superb1 Reviews
Joker's Cajun Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Blackened or Fried Chicken
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Gumbo and Jambalaya
Macaroni and Cheese
Red Beans and Rice
Brownie a La Mode
Chicken Tenders
Smoked Chicken
Baby Back Ribs

“So glad I noticed it walking by and came back with my husband for dinner. The menu has lots of choices but we were only two so will have to check out different options next time. We each had dinners, he choosing 1/2 baby back ribs, Mac and cheese, cornbread. I had 1/2 slab brisket, Mac and cheese and collard greens. Side portions were generous and the collard greens were fantastic! Mac and cheese was terrific and the meats were just perfect. Service was great and price was just as great. Washed it all down with classic Margaritas. Great addition to neighborhood in same spot Fat Willy’s left when closed for good.“

3.6 Good85 Reviews
The Angry Crab Seafood • $$
1308 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Half Pound of Shrimp and Crawfish Potato Corn Sausage with Garlic Cajun Sauce
Dozen Louisiana Char Grilled Oysters
Half Dozen of Oysters
Grilled Calamari
Crawfish Hot Dog
Crab Garlic Rice
King Crab Legs
Snow Crab Legs
Garlic Butter
Build Your Bag

“The crab & shrimp boil bag was good, it’s nice they have a variety is spice levels and sauces. However we didn’t receive the sides we ordered. The waiter was happy to remove them from the bill, but still a little disappointing to not receive the items. Our waiter was friendly and nice but they seemed a little understaffed.

Parking: Free parking lot across the street at Jewel Osco/Lowes & metered parking along Milwaukee“

3.6 Good145 Reviews