Top rated Cajun restaurants in Austin, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Vic and Al's

Cajun restaurant

Cajun cooking & cocktails in a warmly furnished restaurant that has wood-paneling & chandeliers.

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4.80 (822 reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

Mama Jambalaya Catering and Food Truck

Caterer

Humble fixture whipping up classic Cajun fare including po' boys, grits, fried catfish & gumbo.

4.80 (436 reviews) (~17.91 km from centre)

Cypress Grill

Cajun restaurant

Louisiana-style cafe with Bayou classics & cocktails, plus daily specials & live-music nights.

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4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~10.55 km from centre)

French Quarter Grille

Cajun restaurant

Casual space with New Orleans-inspired paintings offering gumbo & other classic Cajun eats.

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4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~16.97 km from centre)

Evangeline Cafe

Cajun restaurant

Funky, intimate Cajun-Creole restaurant offering classic fare such as po' boys, gumbo & alligator.

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4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~11.93 km from centre)

Queeney'z Kitchen

Cajun restaurant

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4.60 (31 reviews) (~18.6 km from centre)

Sawyer & Co

Diner

Shrimp & grits plus jambalaya & gumbos served in a slick, retro-modern diner with a bar & patio.

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4.40 (2.4K reviews) (~4.58 km from centre)

Mouton's Southern Bistro

Bistro

Generous plates of traditional Cajun-Creole fare are the draw at this laid-back eatery.

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4.40 (1.6K reviews) (~36.07 km from centre)

Mouton’s Bistro & Bar

Cajun restaurant

Popular eatery serving hearty Southern & Cajun-Creole dishes, plus cocktails in a laid-back setting.

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4.40 (934 reviews) (~24.71 km from centre)

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

Cajun restaurant

Local chain with New Orleans flavor serving bayou-inspired fare in a festive setting.

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4.30 (2.4K reviews) (~32.19 km from centre)

Shoal Creek Saloon

Cajun restaurant

Crawfish, burgers, beer & spirited football fans fuel this hopping Cajun bar & grill.

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4.20 (1.4K reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

The Boat

Seafood restaurant

Local fixture offering pub grub with a Tex-Mex slant & Gulf seafood, along with drink specials.

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4.10 (1.9K reviews) (~14.11 km from centre)

Big Easy Bar and Grill

Cajun restaurant

👍👍 After returning home to Austin, I was surprised to see a restaurant in my favorite bars place. I was a bit apprehensive because I was expecting the old business to be here. What I can say is... The food, service and experience was amazing. The music and atmosphere was on point and fitting for a N...

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4.10 (47 reviews) (~2.02 km from centre)