Cajun Restaurants near Hillcrest Heights, MD

“Shoutout to Lala and Marc at Hook & Reel for making my visit such a great one! They both had amazing energy and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Service was quick, they stayed on top of everything, and made sure we had everything we needed without even having to ask. You can tell they really care about their customers. Definitely one of the best service experiences I’ve had—highly recommend!“

“been going there for over 25 years!Great food!.Jack Daniels shrimp is always a hit!“

“My family and I were in dc about 2 weeks ago and found this gem of an eatery at the Union Market and it was DELICIOUS 🤤 By far the absolute BEST bread puddin I have ever had in my life and we are from the south and I have eaten a lot of bread puddin. Please let me know when you start shipping because u have a huge fan base in Texas 😊 Katrina Briggs - Dallas, TX“

“Great service, wonderful curated menu. She crab soup was incredible so were the beignets, pork sandwich fantastic as well“

“We visited Dauphine’s for our wedding anniversary, and while the food and service were largely impressive, management’s staffing choices held the evening back from perfection.

The savory dishes were exceptional. The bread service and boudin balls were delicious starters, followed by a perfectly cooked catfish Creole and a rabbit tagliatelle that was expertly al dente. For dessert, the carrot toffee pudding special offered a great salty-sweet balance.

Our server, Adrian, was the highlight of the night. He provided excellent service despite being put in an impossible position by management as the only server for the entire upstairs area. While it was Easter Sunday and understandably busy, leaving one person to juggle that many tables is unacceptable. This lack of support led to significant wait times, especially when trying to order dessert.

The experience was capped off by a few misses: the bourbon slush was underwhelming, and the beignets were disappointing—dense and chewy rather than light and airy.

Adrian deserves a raise for his hard work, but management needs to staff appropriately so the service can match the high quality of the kitchen. A solid 4 stars for a lovely anniversary meal that just needed better pacing.“

“Absolutely love this restaurant. I come every time I'm in DC. Consistently great food and service!“

“AMAZING PLACE TO RELAX WATCH GAMES , MUSIC AND GREAT CONVERSATION WITH INDIVIDUALS YOU MEET HERE, and I DON’T DRINK BUT THE BAR ALWAYS HAVE MY PINK LEMONADE ON DECK! Definitely thinking about having my 50th Birthday here next month Aquarius Season 🫶🏻“

“Food was delicious and the sauce off the hook“

“Born and raised in southeast Texas and been here about six months. I’ve been missing Cajun food. We got the catfish poboy with fries, side of beans and rice, and New Orleans BBQ shrimp. Everything hit the mark. The bread and New Orleans shrimp tasted exactly how they should, perfect. Beans were soft and flavorful with shredded meat and sausage in there. Wish the catfish was seasoned a little more but that’s probably just my preference.

Hope to try the beignet fries if they bring them back.“

“This was my first visit at the Blues Alley and it was special because one my favorite artists and one of the best renowned bass player was in town. My 4th time attending and watching Richard Bona in concert. I could not have been more delighted. The venue is cosy but can be tight in term of space. Food and drinks are served there and that is ok. Opened at 6pm. I need to come back.“

“Decent place for crabcakes at MGM! The crabcake has a good amount of crab meat and comes with French fries—a little pricey, $33.99 for the Jumbo Crab Cake Plate. Big plus is that they are open fairly late, compared to the other food places there.“

“Delicious, messy in a good way, vest Mango Margs, its a vibe and our server Chad is sincerely next level 10/10!“

“First visit today. Tried "Kale Yeah", a uniquely flavored dish that includes fresh kale. shrimp, crab, eggs & red onion, goat cheese. I love the feel of the quaint setting and the pleasant staff. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and 'll be back.“

“I love the shrimp basket with the Cajun fries🥰“

“Miss Toya’s didn’t disappoint. We had jerk chicken rolls, fried green tomatoes, fried deviled eggs with crab meat for appetizers. For dinner we had lamb chops, spinach, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, oxtails, sweet potatoes, porch chops, fried cabbage, and sweet potatoes. We had bignets, and bread pudding. The food was amazing! Very flavorful! Customer service was excellent. Marquis didn’t disappoint. He was amazing! As a matter of fact several servers checked on us throughout our time there. The atmosphere was nice. We enjoyed the music. We will return.“

“Delicious! Greetings from Finland with love.“

“We had a great experience at La’Caj Seafood. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and comfortable. It’s a great spot for a quick date night, a girls’ meet-up, or even catching the game.

Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, and everything came out at a nice pace.

The food was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The Cajun butter lamb chops were a standout, and the fried red snapper was crisp, well seasoned, and fresh. The appetizers, sides, and Southern Peach cocktail were all solid,

Overall, a really enjoyable dining experience. We’ll definitely be back.“

“The food was amazing and our server she was the best, excellent customer service. We will return“

“it real nice and chill,cool place“

“What a nice meal! We ordered our meal to go and it took about a half hour to prepare. I got the Ocean Catch #A, which came in a big plastic bag! Perfectly cooked crab legs and shrimp and the seafood legend sauce was very tasty - it tasted like a mix of Cajun seasoning, garlic and butter. I got the mild spice level, which was flavorful but not hot. The potato and corn that it came with were also good. The seafood catches and boils seen to be the specialty and mine was worth the money. My husband's salmon was good but unexciting and would have benefited from some of the same seasoning as mine. It was also a small portion for the price. However, his New England clam chowder was thick and flavorful. My five year old had the fried white fish and seemed content with it. Although we did not eat in the restaurant, it was well decorated and looked inviting - hopefully I will be able to eat there in person soon! On a side note, they also have bubble tea, which was delicious!“

“Olivia and Rez absolutely nailed it tonight! ✨ Together, their extensive experience in delivering exceptional service, hospitality, and atmosphere truly came together for a 5-star Grand Opening. My son and I had an amazing time! thank you, Liv & team!!!“

“I went to this place specifically for the bourbon chicken as it is a favorite. It was terrible, dry and without any sauce at all. However, the black pepper chicken was great. The fried rice and the mixed vegetables were very good also. The service was good and staff was friendly.“

“Great service and delicious food! Definitely recommend and will come again next time I am in town. Staff is super friendly and welcoming and suggest great options for my dietary needs.“