Cajun in St. Louis

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  • Almonds

    8127 Maryland Ave. Clayton

    314-725-1019

    Open during lunch and dinner hours only, Almonds' Dixie-tinged menu brings a little soul and a lot of comfort food to Clayton with entrée choices that include smoked trout and pan-fried chicken. The lunch menu allows diners to build their own wood-fired quesadilla or pizza, while the dinner menu offers gumbo, smoked trout and fried chicken, to name a few. Almonds' offers friendly and welcoming service but does recommend reservations.
  • Andrew's French Quarter

    106 Mississippi Ave., Crystal City Jefferson County

    636-931-9333

  • Bar 101 Soulard

    1724 S. Broadway St. Louis - Soulard

    314-621-5400

    Some bars are content to offer clean glasses and booze, without gimmicks or an ounce of entertainment. Not so Bar 101; this Soulard joint "gets it all in," to borrow a term from the hip hop playbook. Outside, there's a giant sand volleyball court and about a million square feet of patio space with a large outdoor bar and fire pit. Inside, flat screens blare with in-house adverts and food porn that's bound to make your beer-filled tummy rumble, along with myriad games including basketball and a feat-of-strength boxing game. It's either a mini-Dave and Busters or an adult-friendly Chuck E. Cheese -- only instead of fake gold coins, your prize will be booze. Or maybe a stunning victory on the volleyball court. The menu features traditional bar food (cheese sticks, nachos) alongside unexpected choices (spinach-artichoke Rangoon, battered gator).
  • BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups

    700 S. Broadway St. Louis - Downtown

    314-436-5222

    In a town with as many blues enthusiasts as St. Louis, the question of which blues club is best can be a topic of spirited discussion. BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups inhabits a historic brick buildings that oozes atmosphere, and it offers a first-rate selection of local and touring performers. BB's features a varied schedule of musical acts, a large year-round seating capacity and full-service kitchen specializing in Cajun and Creole food, in addition to a selection of American bar food.
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  • Beale on Broadway

    701 S. Broadway St. Louis - Downtown

    314-621-7880

    The Beale on Broadway home to live blues, soul and R&B seven nights a week 'til 3am.
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  • Boogaloo

    7344 Manchester Road Maplewood

    314-645-4803

    It's sexy-time over at Boogaloo, the Cuban-Cajun-Creole lovechild of restaurateur Mike Johnson and chef Eric Erhard, who can whip their clientele into a frenzy with seductively spicy tapas dishes like steamed mussels in a bath of coconut milk and white sangria or entrées like a luscious ropa vieja or plantain-encrusted tilapia. If that's not enough to get your motor running, try tippling on crisp mojitos or tart caipirinhas at the bar, which is rigged with actual swings to sit upon. An orgy of food, drink and fun.
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  • Broadway Oyster Bar

    736 S. Broadway St. Louis - Downtown

    314-621-8811

    A true taste of N'awlins awaits you at this party-time Cajun/Creole dive, housed in a 150-year-old historic building in the shadows of Busch Stadium and downtown. Order up a mess of crawfish, fried alligator, jambalaya or gumbo (the house recipe, known as Gumbo Ya Ya, is mixed with shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage), or go for one of the five grinders or five varieties of oysters on the half-shell. The Big Easy ain't just found in the flavors, though: Broadway Oyster Bar is also a great place to see national jazz, blues and zydeco acts seven days a week. Nowhere else in town can you eat gator meat and oysters and hear live music. The regulars know it, and they pack the bar so full it makes you wonder if N'awlins natives aren't coming up here for a slice o' blues, St. Louis-style. Laissez le bon temps rouler, indeed.
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  • Cajun Cafe

    132 Jamestown Mall Florissant

    314-741-8944

  • Cajun Charlie's

    1601 Simpson St., Evanston Unknown

    847-424-0533

  • Don and Penny's Restaurant & Bar

    306 State St. Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

    618-465-9823

  • EurOrleans Bistro

    14 S. Jackson St., Millstadt Dupo/ Columbia

    618-476-3759

  • Graham's Grill & Bayou Bar

    612 W. Woodbine Kirkwood

    314-965-2003

    Graham's is a convivial neighborhood spot in Kirkwood that caters to indecisive diners. Want Cajun/Creole food? There's red beans and rice, etouffee and gumbo. Want pasta? You've got five to choose from, including pasta jambalaya. Bayou baskets come stuffed with your choice of fried crawfish tails, crab cakes, clam strips, fried oysters or coconut shrimp. Then there's fresh seafood, tavern food (like burgers and sandwiches), barbecue from the smoker out back, grilled steaks and even a children's menu and house-made bread pudding in a spicy rum sauce. Head to Graham's for a low-key-but-fun Friday night, when you want to eat on the cheap and listen to some local music.
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  • Gulf Shores

    4601 Highway K, Saint Charles O'Fallon, MO

    636-329-1415

  • Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill - Edwardsville

    215 Harvard Drive Collinsville/ Edwardsville

    618-650-9109

  • Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill

    12528 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur

    314-878-3306

    In 2008 Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill took over the space previously occupied by Joey's Seafood in a strip mall along Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur. While the menu remains seafood-heavy, Gulf Shores adds a New Orleans flavor to the items. Appetizers include Cajun okra, alligator and a few classics from closer to home, including toasted ravioli with Cajun spices. Entrées feature jambalaya and oysters along with other pasta and seafood options and sandwiches (yes, they have a po'boy). Gulf Shores also serves up fish and chips with a choice of five different fish. The dinner menu expands on lunch to include a variety of steaks and other specialty items such as the "dump dinner" - a seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab legs, mussels and andouille sausage. Gulf Shores also offers a kids' menu, to-go menu, catering, Sunday brunch and a special Thursday "N'awlins" menu with items including crawfish-and-shrimp étouffée, frog legs, gumbo and beignets for dessert.
  • Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen

    34 S Old Orchard Ave Webster Groves

    314-968-0061

    The heartiest of the food found along the old Blues Highway is the stock-in-trade of this charming Webster Groves spot. From old favorites like St. Louis-style spare ribs and pan-fried chicken to stuff you may never have tried (like delicious fried tamales), you'll find something to stick to your ribs, with more than enough left over for the next day. Cajun and Creole specialities, including a gumbo dense with chicken and andouille sausage or shrimp-and-crawfish étouffée, are excellent. Alternatively, opt for a sampler featuring the plates made famous by Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: "CajAsian Potstickers," red beans and rice, and barbecue spaghetti. It all sounds good, doesn't it? It sounds even better with the soundtrack of live local blues bands that fill the room during the weekends.
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  • J. Gumbo's

    312 N. 10th St. St. Louis - Downtown

    314-696-2500

  • John P. Field's

    26 N. Central Ave. Clayton

    314-862-1886

    John P. Fields matches its bar atmosphere with a menu of pub grub. Options include gravy cheese fries, potato skins and fried pickles. There's also a "mini" menu with mini burgers (a.k.a. sliders) and mini chili dogs. Heartier meals include burgers, sandwiches and wraps.
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  • The Kitchen Sink

    255 Union Blvd. St. Louis - Midtown

    314-454-1551

    A neighborhood diner by description, the Kitchen Sink impresses with its fun, from-scratch take on burgers, sandwiches and other classic American fare. The menu features a definite Louisiana drawl: jambayala, po’ boys, shrimp and grits (called the “Kitchen Sink,” with a rich, flavorful crab-tasso ham gravy). Burgers are plump and grilled to order. Sides include good fries and onion rings, but consider the crisp, sweet corn fritters: Dipped in ketchup or Sriracha chile sauce, they’re a compulsion waiting to happen.
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  • Landry's Seafood House

    1820 Market St. St. Louis - Downtown

    314-231-4040

    Situated for diners to enjoy views of the lake at downtown's Union Station, Landry's Seafood House serves up a large selection of options including shrimp cocktail, oysters or mussels to start, and entrees of swordfish, snapper or Chilean sea bass. Landry's platters (read: combo platters) provide the perfect solution for the indecisive. Diners can also choose from a few beef, pork and chicken options.
  • Louisiana Cafe

    1350 Triad Center Drive, St. Peters O'Fallon, MO

    636-922-7429

    As the name implies, Louisiana Cafe serves dishes inspired by the Pelican State. Crawfish etouffee, Creole jambalaya, po' boys and beignets rule the menu. For the indecisive, Louisiana Cafe offers the Bayou-on-a-stick, which includes chicken, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage and gator chips. If the fare is unfamiliar, diners can ask for a sample before committing to a dish.
  • Mary Brendan's Teashop

    2119 S. Big Bend Blvd. Maplewood

    314-644-6279

  • Molly's in Soulard

    816 Geyer Ave. St. Louis - Soulard

    314-241-6200

    Soulard nightlife fixture Molly's has turned its former next-door neighbor Norton's into a bistro, with a Creole-influenced menu developed by chef Eric Brenner of Moxy. As at Moxy, the best dishes at Molly's are thoughtful but unpretentious - simply put: good food. Consider the duck breast in a light, sweet apricot-bourbon sauce or the tremendous Berkshire pork chop in an apple-brandy demiglace. Because this is a bistro, steak is available: filet or the less tender but often tastier hanger cut. The latter is topped with a poached egg - a nifty twist on the classic steak-and-egg pairing. Appetizers include "Etouffée Lasagna" with crawfish and andouille, and seared scallops with red beans and rice.
    2 articles
  • Monarch Event Space

    7401 Manchester Road Maplewood

    314-644-3995

    The acclaimed Maplewood restaurant Monarch has revamped its spacious bar and cozy bistro dining room as Monarch Southern Bistro. Here executive chef and Louisiana expat Josh Galliano offers a laid-back menu of Cajun and Creole favorites, including overstuffed po' boy sandwiches and fritters made from the pork-and-rice sausage known as boudin. The best dishes bear traces of Galliano's creative touch, like simple hush puppies classed up by a burnt-lemon sauce, or catfish wrapped in shredded sweet potato. (Diners in the bar and bistro can also order from the more upscale menu of Monarch's main dining room.)
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  • Nadine's Gin Joint

    1931 S. 12th St. St. Louis - Soulard

    314-436-3045

    While Nadine's labels itself a "gin joint," its menu caters to drinkers and teetotalers alike. Appetizers include hot wings, toasted ravioli and quesadillas, while the main courses feature sandwiches, kebabs, pork steak and seafood options. Nadine's also offers daily specials, such as stuffed peppers, a chicken Philly and chili mac. Guests can choose to sit inside or, on nice days, enjoy Nadine's patio.
    2 articles
  • Pearl's Oyster Bar

    1 Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles

    636-940-4964

  • Rajin' Cajun Piano Bar

    210 W. Third St. Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

    877-448-0603

  • The Rotten Apple

    220 W. Main St. Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

    618-786-2798

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  • Sassy Jac's

    1730 S. 8th St. St. Louis - Soulard

    314-932-1280

    In appearance and ambiance, Sassy JAC’s is the quintessential Soulard tavern. Yet chef Andrew Ladlie, who owns Sassy JAC’s with his wife, Jennifer, brings a serious pedigree to the party: His résumé includes time as the sous chef at west-county institution Annie Gunn’s. The fare is southern, unfussy and delicious. Standouts include a spicy blackened grouper sandwich, a “club” sandwich with chicken and andouille, excellent fried chicken in gravy (Wednesdays only) and topnotch garlic fries.
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  • Seven Restaurant and Lounge

    7 S. High St. Belleville/ Fairview Heights

    618-277-6700

    Located just off Main Street in recently renovated and revitalized downtown Belleville, Seven Restaurant serves up non-traditional pub fare. Guests can enjoy Cajun won tons, gumbo or a portabello sandwich, among other items. During the day, Seven is filled with busy professionals on their lunch breaks, and in the evening, the crowd changes to couples and happy-hour hunters.
  • 1764 Public House

    39 N Euclid Ave St. Louis - Central West End

    314-405-8221

  • Sister Cities

    4144 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis - South City

    314-875-9653