Cajun Restaurants in New York, NY

“Amazing, unique and delicious food in a very cozy setting. Be prepared to meet your neighbors as you adventure through one delicious plate after another.“

“The service was amazing plus the Mexican People where amazing they always asking if w writhing was okay ..“

“Check out 1803 NYC — fantastic vibes, live Latin music, and delicious cocktails!“

“Everything is just so good. I will be back.“

“I’m a huge fan of the Cleopatra Jones, I always get one and try a new slice maybe the Super Newman or the Grandma Bess. But I have to say Logan always chooses the best Cleo for me! I’ve become a regular now for the best service and the best Cleo!“

“The food is absolutely delicious!!! Everything we tried was amazing, with excellent quality and flavor. When it comes to the food, 10/10 absolutely worth it!!!

The only downside is the space. It’s very small and extremely crowded, which can make the dining experience feel a little uncomfortable.

But as far as the food and flavor go, 100 points. Absolutely delicious!!!!“

“I had a wonderful time, the food was delicious, strong drinks. Plenty of food, beautiful restaurant. Definitely worth it. Plus we got a little loud and they were fine with it. Didn’t feel threatened lol“

“really good food… average prices 9/10“

“Un régal qualité quantité c était parfait“

“Good food 🥘 and the atención to costumer very nice 👍“

“I’ve been coming here for the past few months since I moved into the neighborhood. The owner is fantastic and treats me like a friend. Additionally, Mahmoud, one of the chefs, does a great job in cooking me my go to chicken and lamb platter and serves me with class.“

“I rarely write a review but I have been obsessed with Crab Du Jour since they opened in Harlem. My experience here has been delightful from the food to the friendly and attentive staff members who make customers feel right at home. If you are a seafood lover who’s in the mood for mouth-watering authentic Cajun dishes that won't break the bank, look no further than Crab Du Jour in Harlem; just steps away from the hustle and bustle of 125th Street. Their signature boils are an absolute must-try! They offer a variety of options like Crawfish, Shrimp, Snow Crab legs, Dungeness Crabs and Lobster Tail – all cooked to perfection! Each boil comes with potatoes and corn on the cob and your choice of classic garlic butter, lemon pepper, and the original Cajun or Crab du jour special, sauce. I usually add sausage to my boil; Yummy! Looking for something other than boils, there are plenty of choices! They offer dishes like po’ boys sandwiches which come with fried oysters or fried fish filets. My friend really likes the crispy chicken po’boy. They also offer fried shrimp baskets, or crab cake baskets, just to name a few. Regardless of what you choose off the menu here, you can be sure that it will be delicious and flavorful every single time!“

“Clean environment selling raw whole fish for decent prices in upper East Harlem, bringing a fish butcher shop close to me in my neighborhood instead of having to go to China town. Love that they also serve affordable Chinese, sushi, and even seafood boil dishes. Very authentic and wholesome location.“

“For too long I've been going to lesser restaurants. Every item was delicious at Cajun Chicken Kitchen. Restaurant workers cleared our dishes without us having to ask. The menu here includes all the foods I seek out. I'm content with my decision to eat here!“

“when here for flick week and is the best sea-food in nyc thank you“

“Le Bilboquet is one of those places I only needed to visit once to understand the mythology. I went for lunch with a remarkably well-connected South African who had built an impressively cosmopolitan network spanning global finance, foreign affairs, and philanthropy. Our conversation unfolded in wonderfully predictable Manhattan fashion, moving fluidly among markets, geopolitics, and people who seemed perpetually one phone call away from appearing in The New York Times. I had essentially zero organic connection to that world, yet somehow kept finding myself in scenes like this one: a public school kid from the Midwest at Le Bilboquet, earnestly nodding along with a South African socialite and financier over $40 chicken and fries and an $11 Diet Coke, as though this were an entirely normal way to spend lunch.

More than anything, the centerpiece here is the people-watching. However, the famous Cajun chicken and fries were beyond delicious, and whatever seasoning they use deserves international recognition. Ron Perelman’s table seemed as firmly embedded in the restaurant's social geography as Central Park itself. At the same time, the flowers, polished French interiors, and choreography of the staff make lunch feel quintessentially Madison Avenue. The entire production has an unapologetic flair that will always seduce me about New York. It knows precisely what it is and has no interest in apologizing for the spectacle.

Part of the amusement, at least for a certain demographic, is mapping the different species of Manhattan power lunch within a roughly 15-block-and-5-avenue grid. Benchmarking Le Bilboquet against The Grill, Casa Lever, Michael’s, or Milos sounds absurd when said aloud, yet the distinctions become comically legible once you have spent enough time around them. Le Bilboquet occupies more of the real estate, luxury, and design corridor, while the stretch between The Grill and Casa Lever tilts toward alternative investments and family office capital. This is ridiculous taxonomy, admittedly, but also one of the wonderfully specific social geographies that makes Manhattan endlessly entertaining.

Years earlier, nearby Barneys gave me an early education in exactly this kind of New York discernment. I was 24, fairly broke, and had finally been paid enough to afford something of genuine quality; an impossibly cool gay denim salesman seemed to appreciate my willingness to evolve my still-forming personal brand and patiently put me through exactly 12 pairs of jeans before sending me home in Double RL. In hindsight, I think he quietly anointed me some species of RRL urban gaucho before I had any idea that was the identity I was being assigned. That same mixture of taste, confidence, and theater is what I loved about Le Bilboquet: chic without becoming airless, extravagant without losing its sense of humor.“