Cajun Restaurants near Gretna, LA

“I heard about this place online, and they did not disappoint. The line was down the street. There were people from all over the country (FL, TX, MD, DC- and they weren't together)in line that came to visit and try their food. I wanted to try everything, but I got fish with a side of chicken, mac and cheese, and glazed/sweet green beans. Everything was so good. The chicken was so crispy and juicy. The catfish was flaky with crispy flavorful batter - and I don't even like catfish... let me say that! The portion sizes were amazing, and so was the customer service. They have Anointed Confections inside the store that sell the most delicious cakes, cupcakes, and pound cakes(not sure about pie) but dem cakes...look baby! Moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Like a band of grandma's and church ladies made dem cake...lol....Go check out Chicken Kitchen and Anointed Confections“

“Not only does this restaurant provides futures for underprivileged youths, they provide this delicious combination of flavors.The Donny in the back & the Cafe Hope burger upfront. The Donny is a chicken parm on homemade focaccia bread!!!! You guys go support them!@phidingthefam“

“The food here is amazing and the service is also fast and thoughtful. I went for lunch and was in and out quickly so I had time to take a quick break and go right back to work. I chose to get the pork chop lunch and it was delicious. It came with two giant pork chops that were fried to perfection with delicious sides. I recommend cafe 615 for those who are hungry and want an affordable meal that is hot and delicious.“

“Came here before our swamp tour & I'm SOOOO glad I did! Had the best Gumbolaya in my life. Had I known it was going to taste that great I would have ordered the large bowl. Highly recommend it as it was the best food we ate during our NOLA trip“

“I forgot to finish my review and post it. My husband and I were in NOLA for the first time, we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, in August 2023. I have a gluten allergy and it was difficult to find authentic NOLA food that was gluten free. I am so glad I found Atchafalaya Restaurant!! The food was absolutely fantastic and they had several gluten free options! Our waitress was amazing. The restaurant was very cute inside and had a lot more seating than it looked like from the outside.“

“By far my personal favorite restaurant in all of Nola. It’s consistently great every visit! A+“

“Fabulous! Family, History, great food, awesome wall pictures“

“Great experience and food our server Nora was delightful ❤️❤️❤️“

“This place was Amazing!!! The Brisket Chile was phenominal & the Berry Cobbler w/ice cream was definitely my favorite!!! Atmosphere was pleasant & comfortable.Service was incredible & was treated like family... The Pork Steak was a 10+ Delicious!!!“

“Food was delicious. Wait staff very friendly and attentive.“

“Amazing BBQ Shrimp Po Boy!!!“

“Truly one of the best and most unique dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. A wonderful tribute to Senegalese and Creole food. The staff was absolutely incredible — so friendly and knowledgeable. Explained Senegalese transitions and even started the meal with a table side hand wash. They weren’t stuffy either, which can be common at restaurants at this caliber. They really made our experience top notch, and the food was absolutely delicious. All locally sourced and in season ingredients. Will absolutely tell anyone visiting to go to Dakar.“

“I love Lil Dizzy’s food! The gumbo is like no other. The crawfish bisque is absolutely amazing. The fried chicken is just like my grandma’s. OMG I can go on and on, the Mac and sweet potatoes, potato salad, and so much more! You have to experience this place for yourself.“

“I celebrated a birthday at Ralph’s and it was a great experience. The food was excellent, and the service was great. I had the Chicken Cobb salad and a surprise nectar float as part of my birthday celebration! What a treat. The decor from the old New Orleans style building, to the painted murals and white tablecloths was superb. Free street parking out front and a free parking lot in the back is a big plus. A wall of windows gives a superb view of New Orleans city park as well. Reasonably priced and definitely a treat!Parking: Plenty of free, convenient street and lot parking plus valet if you choose.“

“Great food, great service, fun atmosphere!“

“Great tasting food, excellent customer service and the owner is a sweetheart!“

“LOVED ALL OF IT! Great food, atmosphere, wait staff and Jacques himself! Go. Eat. Love it!“

“Amazing food!!! Great staff!“

“Delicious dinner …. Great waiter Justin“

“The food and atmosphere is spot on!! However, needs to have REAL flatware to go with the REAL dishes instead of plastic knives, spoons and forks!! That would increase the quality of the dining experience!“

“The Toups’ Burger was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! Our waiter was very knowledgeable in the dishes and kept our drinks full. I highly recommend this place. Next time I go I want to try the smoked duck!“

“We had a great time at the Commander’s Palace. The food and service were excellent.“

“Food portions were good for the price. Got the trio cheese dip and guac were good, the salsa was ok but had kind of an odd taste. The beef burrito ingredients weren't mixed that well. First 1/3 was too much meat and dry tasting. Middle was good, them the last bit was 90% beans. Service was ok. Kind of slow to come back to my table and rarely checked in. But once I ordered the food came out quickly.“

“Truly one of the best restaurants in the French Quarter. Reserve a table in the Jazz Bistro area for an extra special experience with live musicians! ?✨️ They were LOVELY! The ambiance, service, and food were all amazing. We had the Meunière and Shrimp Creole...they were both delicious. Best French 75 too. Can't wait to come back and try more things!“

“Great food and service. This was our first eating experience in New Orleans. Gallier’s set the bar high. We enjoyed the red snapper and seafood platter for lunch.“

“Whenever we visit New Orleans we head. To Katie’s for breakfast. Food is delicious, the staff is fabulous and the atmosphere is fun. It’s a vibe! Definitely check them out !“

“Great experience. Food was excellent. A couple of us got Steak Frites medium rare. It came out perfect temperature. Brisket with Brussels sprouts were delicious. Steak Caesar Salad came out perfect as well. We had bread pudding to finish off the meal. It was a perfect meal to celebrate a birthday. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“All of my senses were OVERWHELMED with pleasure at Criollo's Jazz Brunch! The service and food was superb Michelin level quality. The live jazz band kept me entertained as I was coursed out. The chef elevated the fried green tomatoes and chicken biscuit to an award winning level. The chicken biscuit was smothered in jalapeño's, scallions and the best rue I have ever tasted so I sent my compliments to the chef. Every delectable bite forced my eyes shut so I could deeply enjoy the freshness, flavor and texture. While I was enjoying coffee the chef sent complimentary Rosemary & Lemon Custard Madeline's. It was an innovative way to approach this classic pastry. My only critique is the custard on top was so good I wanted more. Very light, fresh, and balanced melody of flavors. The consistency was reminiscent of a fusion between a scone and puff pastry. You can tell the French invited fries by how well the fries here complimented every dish. It was such a phenomenal experience, I found myself making reservations for the next day halfway through brunch and I am happy to say the food, service and entertainment are consistently great here. The fancy French atmosphere at Hotel Monteleone was fit for a Queen and the bathroom attendant cleaned the stall prior to each guests use. This is a must try spot in The French Quarter.“

“Marvin is an awesome individual. “The Bomb” is da bomb. The shrimp stew was off the charts. If I’m in NOLA I’m gonna get to that end of Magazine.“

“This was a complete surreal experience. It took me nearly 5 days to sort out how to write this review. We dressed smart and to impress with unique style in a linen suit and gothic dress. From the very start I had an original and unique experience. Without selecting the table originally we were sat ring side at a table facing a full wall of glass overlooking the kitchen. Oddly only two were available and a solo diner sat at the other. I am still curious how we were luck to watch the chefs work. We then were invited back for a tour of the kitchen and a presentation of fresh selections of what would be prepared. I saw no one else get the same tour. Why we were the only ones to get that I dont know. We both chose different tasting menus. The classic and contemporary or local. Being given several more tastings ahead of the substantial dinner. Everything was beyond comparison and though the wine pairs were unique and may not be preffered on their own alone they were expertly and deliciously paired for each course. What took me 5 days to write this was to sort out what happened. Dish #5 was a pan seared rainbow trout with almonds. Tbe second I took a bite I was consumed with emotions of nostalgia. The last time I ever had anything like it was on tbe Brule River of wisconsin as a child being taught flyfishing and enjoying what we caught that day on the hidden cedar built lunchgrounds. I have never cried while eating a dish of any sort but I did over this one. I complimented tbe chef seen on the other side of the glass and he showed gratitude in return. They served us many plates before and after what was on the selected menu and the entire staff was attentive to every need and wish. I was complimented that I stood as a gentleman every time may date left or returned to the table. I was i.pressed they also took care of subtle drops or spills on the table cloth. Defitely opt for the cheese course at the end. It was a wonderful quiet evening where I could enjoy my company where as the next evening at another fancy retaurant we were seated agsinst an obnoxious loud table where I couldnt hear my friend sitting at my shoulder. I will certainly choose Emerils over any other restaurant in NO in the future.Dietary restrictions: Accomodated cilantro allergy.“

“Service was exceptional. Menu was a bit limited, but everything was delicious. Check out their Sunday drag brunch!“

“The waiters were really personable and hardworking. We tried 3 evenings in a row to get a reservation and finally on the four night we got in. Their famous Bacon wrapped Shrimp and grits was served cold and when the waiter returned with a second dish it was not really warm as well. The shrimp was average. The roux was lacking the rich flavor of shrimp and was disappointing and grits were pedestrian. The crab cake however was stellar with large pieces of lump crab and the duck roll did not disappoint.“

“AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING DRINKS, AMAZING ATMOSPHERE, AMAZING SERVICE !!!! TRY THEIR FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, SPRING ROLLS & PORK CABOBS. THANK ME LATER !!! ALSO BRAXTON AS A WAITER OR BARTENDER IS AMAZING !!! 10 STARS FOR SURE !!!“

“My family and I had a delicious meal with an excellent music and service. James was knowledgeable about every dishes and was very funny. The Taste of New Orleans allowed us to try so many different things and really get a feel for this city’s cuisine. Thank you all so much!“

“We were in on vacation and decided to stop in for breakfast. The food was amazing; huge portions, and the wait staff was great. Thank you Claudia for the wonderful service. Will definitely stop back if we are in NOLA again.“

“great food and service the stuffed crab lunch was delicious as always“

“Great food and quick service“

“Perfect place for a sports lover or food lover or someone wanting a drink in a comfortable and fun setting!“

“Grabbed a drink here on a Saturday night when everything else seemed so busy, just a short wait to get into the bar which was great on its own. Beautiful ambiance, the cocktails were delicious and not outrageously expensive, basically just normal prices for a lot of the drinks. Lovely staff, great night.“

“Went to superior for dinner and breakfast.. Gary and Kat were our waiters and they were awesome. We will be back for sure.. The mac and chees and the seafood grits are the bomb...“

“I found Brigtsen's About 15 years ago. I have since been there 10 times over the years on vacation. I go to all the fine dining restaurants In NOLA. No matter where I go. Brigtsen's is consistently the best meal of my trip. I just had the pork chop last week in was so delicious. This is truly one of the best restaurants in America. One of my favorite visits is when Frank is there so that I get to say hello. There are not many restaurants were a famous chef is actually there . I try to save room for the pecan pie but I'm not always successful. The menu is so good with choices I get too full. The service is also excellent. So in ending, I could go on for days, I'll just say. When your in New Orleans check out Brigtsen's. It's ok to thank me with every bite.“

“Such good eats and drinks with the friendliest service. You can’t go wrong here!“

“Great food, great mission.“

“Customer Service leaves a lot to be desired. Our waitress barely stopped by to check on us. The food was fantastic. The charbroiled oysters were plump and meaty. The gumbo and coleslaw were both very flavorful. And the fried fish dinner was also fantastic. Is the service was anywhere near the quality of the food I would recommend 100%.“

“A wonderful experience in the place of experience’s. If your coming to Bourbon Street, make this a must do on your list. My Sazerac was spot on, and the food was authentic and very flavorful. Full on the food or not, you will be amiss if you don’t try the bread pudding. I also Don’t want to forget to mention the great service and the very friendly staff as well, they really made our first time visit to New Orleans a great one. Just wow!!“

“Great food, amazing menu and wine pairings, wonderful service, but not inexpensive. They added a 5% staff wellness fee that was not previously disclosed on the menu. I hated to do it, but I subtracted it from what I normally tip. Add on credit card and other fees are unethical.“

“Best meal I had to NOLA. By far. Not a single thing was ordered that was amazing“

“Skip the seafood in the French Quarter and head to this spot. This is where the locals come to eat. Large menu, great prices and original Nola food. Delicious!!“

“Wonderful event space and casual atmosphere but with a New Orleans flare for good food served elegantly!“

“Best chargrilled oysters I have ever had!!!! service is fantastic!!! atmosphere is great.“