Cajun Restaurants near Arlington, VA

Ocean Shack Arlington Seafood • $$$
2163 North Glebe Road, Arlington

Customers` Favorites

Fried Catfish with Fries Onion Rings and Broccoli
AYCE Crab Balls Fried Shrimp and Fried Fish
Fried Calamari Hush Puppies and Crab Bites
Lobster Roll Seafood Platter
Hush Puppies and Crab Balls
Dungeness Special Combo
1 lb Snow Crab Legs
Fried Shrimp Basket
Sweet Potato Fries
Crab Cake Sandwich

“Food is fresh and hot. The Seafood here is amazing, but they do offer Non-Seafood items as well. The portion size is great. It’s worth the prices. Delicious.“

4.1 Good252 Reviews
Dauphine’s Seafood • $$$
1100 15th Street Northwest, Washington - 3.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mirliton & Pig Ear Salad
Catfish and Grits
Paneed Skate Wing
Steak & Potatoes
Pommes Soufflé
Duck Jambalaya
Bread Service
Seafood Gumbo
Scallop Crudo
Deviled Eggs

“Dauphines is a good happy hour spot. The outdoor bar was mad busy but the vibe was terrific and you could enjoy music from the restaurant next door which was jamming. Marvin is one of the best bartenders in D.C. - kind, super attentive, made great suggestions. Despite the fact that our party was sitting in the courtyard area he bought our drinks over and took our food order. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. We ordered the devil eggs with crabmeat, shrimp cocktail, po boy sliders, raw oysters -- everything was tasty. A little pricey but worth it. Fun spot!“

4.2 Good482 Reviews
RT's Restaurant Cajun/Creole • $$
3804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria - 3.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Calamari with Spicy Cajun Remoulade
Two Fresh Crabcakes with French Fries
Spicy Crawfish Red Beans & Rice
Shrimp and Crawfish Beignets
House Salad w Seared Salmon
Spicy Pecan Crusted Haddock
Acadian Peppered Shrimp
Southern Fried Catfish
Creole Bread Pudding
Coconut Cake Melvin

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

4.5 Superb342 Reviews
Puddin' Cajun/Creole • $
1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington - 5.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Puddin's Famous Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin'
Shrimp Gumbo with Chicken and Beef Sausage
Bourbon Brown Butter Bread Pudding
Chicken 'N Beef Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp PO'Boy Sandwich
Burbon Bread Pudding
Shrimp PO'Boy - Here
Medium Bread Pudding
Etouffee with Grits
Crawfish Etouffee

“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“

4.6 Superb231 Reviews
The Warehouse Fine Dining • $$
214 King Street, Alexandria - 5.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Eggs with Choice of Bacon or Sausage Served with Home Fries
Southern Fried Catfish with French Fries and Tartar Sauce
Fried Gator Bites with Cajun Remoulade
Horseradish Charred Salmon Fillet
Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
Oysters on the Half Shell
Seafood Sampler Platter
Crab Cakes Benedict
Cajun Fritto Misto
Lobster Cobb Salad

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

4.3 Superb533 Reviews
The Wharf Seafood • $$
119 King St, Alexandria - 5.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Old Town Seafood Platter - Broiled Norfolk Style or Fried
The Wharf's Famous All-Lump Crab Cakes
Bacon Wrapped Scallop Risotto
Chesapeake Bay She-Crab Soup
Oysters on the Half Shell
New England Lobster Roll
Whole Lobster Wednesday
Seared Scallops Risotto
Crab Stuffed Flounder
Fried Shrimp Platter

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

4.3 Superb482 Reviews
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Seafood • $$
3539 South Jefferson Street, Bailey's Crossroads - 2.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Boil Bag with Potatoes and Corn
The Cajun Boil Crab Legs and Shrimps
Snow Crab Legs Black Mussels
Hook Reel Special Blend
Dungeness Crab Cluster
Chicken Tenders Basket
Crab Bites an Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Snow Crab Legs 1
Chicken Fingers

“What an experience! I came from Alabama on a work trip. My fellow employees and I were trying to find a seafood restaurant and stumbled upon this restaurant on a Wednesday. And boy did we hit the jackpot! The food was amazing first off. Second off, we had been wanting to do karaoke and there was a DJ! We sang at the table while we were eating and had such an amazing time. The atmosphere is phenomenal! We ended up dancing on the floor to a few songs before we left 😂 Thank you Hook & Reel for such an amazing experience. The next time we are in the area we are FOR SURE coming back!“

4.5 Superb472 Reviews
Miss Toya’s Creole House Soup • $$$
923 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring - 8.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lobster & Crab Linginue
French Toast Breakfast
Seafood Mac and Cheese
Surf & Turf Egg Rolls
Fried Green Tomatoes
Oysters Rockefeller
Loaded Creole Pasta
Creole Spinach Dip
Creole Spiced Lamb
Spiced Devil Eggs

“I visited Miss Toya"s Creole on Saturday September 30th. I took my oldest son for his birthday ?. My waitress Hope gave excellent customer service. The food was awesome as always. The manager Imai came to our table numerous times to make sure everything was good. Please go to Miss Toyas in Silver Springs Md the food and customer service will not disappoint you.“

4.1 Good687 Reviews
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Seafood • $$
2430 Market St NE, Washington - 7.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oysters and Sweet Potato Fries
Catfish Basket of Fries
Seasoned Garlic Butter
Oysters on Half Shell
Fried Seafood Basket
Mozzarella Sticks 6
Chicken Caesar Salad
Lemon Pepper 8 Oz
The Perfect Storm
Flounder Basket

“Food was delicious and the sauce off the hook“

4.4 Superb413 Reviews
Blues Alley Club Cajun • $$
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW 1st Floor, Washington - 2.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mose Allison's New Orleans Blackened Fish Sandwich
Jerry the Iceman Butler Baked Salmon
Stanley Turrentine's Crab Cakes
Charlie Byrd's Chicken Fingers
Green Beans and Broccoli
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Crab Cakes Special
Blackened Catfish
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mixed Green Salad

“PERFORMING TWO SHOWS (back to back) at BLUES ALLEY, Thursday, August 20, 2026, MYCAH CHEVALIER's SMOOTH JAZZ/HIP-HOP VOICE HYPNOTISED HER CAPTERED LISTENERS, making it impossible for them to look away or even think Thank goodness she's back! ❤ Looking forward to her next show.“

4.5 Superb261 Reviews
Hot N Juicy Crawfish Seafood • $$
2651 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington - 3.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Shrimp Baskets 5 Piece
Raw Oysters 1 2 Dozen Dozen
Soft Shell Crab Basket
Crawfish and Shrimp
Mozzarella Sticks
King Crab Legs
Snow Crab Legs
Cajun Calamari
Fried Brownies
Shrimp PO Boy

“Delicious! Greetings from Finland with love.“

4.1 Good286 Reviews
Live Crawfish & Seafood Seafood • $$
6168 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church - 3.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Tails 5 lbs Hot Boiled Crawfish
Boiled Crawfish \u0026 Whole Shrimp
Boiled Crawfish & Whole Shrimp
Soft Shell Crab PO' Boy
Steamed Mussels
Oyster PO Boy
Fried Oysters
Fresh Oysters
Seafood Combo
Fried Catfish

“This seafood boil was an absolute culinary triumph! From the moment the steaming pot arrived at our table, the aroma of fresh seafood, spices, and garlic promised an unforgettable experience. The shrimp, crawfish, and mussels were cooked to perfection, tender and bursting with flavor, easily soaking up the rich, savory cajun-inspired sauce. Every bite was an explosion of taste, perfectly complemented by the corn on the cob and potatoes that were infused with the same delicious seasoning. The entire meal was a wonderfully interactive and messy affair, encouraging sharing and laughter, making it a truly memorable dining event.“

4.5 Superb172 Reviews
Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen Southern • $$
3216 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington - 7.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wings with Mambo Sauce Cabbage and Cajun Fries
Smothered Pork Chops Cabbage and Mac & Cheese
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Catfish Cabbage and Sweet Potatoes
Miss Toyas Famous Fried Chicken
Fried Jumbo Shrimps and Fries
Deviled Eggs and Fried Shrimp
Miss Toyas Chicken Sandwich
Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls
Mac Greens Salmon Bites

“The food was the best southern food that I’ve EVER had at a restaurant. The music was relaxing and Erin took care of her customers with friendly service. Every item that came out of the kitchen looked like it was prepared with love and detail.“

4.2 Good379 Reviews
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Seafood • $$
3823 Branch Ave, Hillcrest Heights - 8.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cajun Seafood Boil Bag
Hard-Boiled Eggs 2
Crabmeat Sauce 2oz
Lemon Pepper 8oz
Hush Puppies 10
Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp Basket
Shell Shocker
The Cajun Boil
Chicken Wings

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at this particular restaurant. From the service rendered by our server, Lawrence, to the warm welcome and conversation with the manager, LaLa, to the delicious food, to the overall vibe with the music, this was definitely a top tier serve experience!“

4.5 Superb155 Reviews
Chasin' Tails: Seafood that Celebrates! Seafood
944 W Broad St, Falls Church - 5.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Select Seafood Boil a La Carte
Seafood Boil with Crab Legs
Snow Crab Legs Odang Mild
Vietnamese Cajun Wings
Lobster Garlic Noodles
Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Crisp Seafood Sampler
Fresh Garlic Noodles
Charbroiled Oysters

“Yummy but expensive, large portion“

4.1 Good587 Reviews
The Boiling Crab Seafood • $$
400 H Street Northeast, Washington - 5.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crabber Fries and Sha Bang Bang Shrimp
1lb of Shrimp the Whole Sha-Bang Mild
Snow Crab Legs Fried and Stuff
The Whole Sha-Bang Shrimp
Shrimp and Mussel Boil
Fried Shrimp Basket
Boiled Crab Legs
Fried Catfish
Chicken Wings
Seafood Boil

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

4.1 Good207 Reviews
Pappas Crabcakes Cajun • $$
7200 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill - 7.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Old Bay Seasoning French Fries
Crispy Shrimp Basket
Crabcake Sandwiches
Crab Cakes Bmore
State Sandwich
Crab Fries
Coleslaw
Snack

“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.“

3.7 Good49 Reviews