Best places: Cajun restaurants in Houston, United States

Counter-serve outpost in an unpretentious environment, dishing up gumbo & other soul food classics.

New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.

This laid-back option in a shopping plaza turns out Cajun eats from seafood boils to étouffées.

Seasonally inspired Cajun-Creole fare & cocktails in a polished, soaring locale with large windows.

Cafeteria-style location dishing out Louisiana-style cooking to lunchtime crowds.

Combination meat market & restaurant specializing in Louisiana-style fare for takeout or dine-in.

Vibrant watering hole with drinks & po' boys, as well as a jukebox, pool & electronic darts.

👍👍 OMG ! Y'all gotta get down here! This food is phenomenal 😋 Asia and Tina took care of me and my husband! We had oysters, fried rice and fried chicken, fish poboy with Parmesan fries and cup of gumbo! All fantastic 😍 The chef is from my home State Louisiana! Straight outta New Orleans

Cajun-style seafood, pastas & comfort fare served in a dark wood eatery with a full bar.

Easygoing outlet providing a down-home menu of seafood, shellfish & drinks in low-key surroundings.

Cajun-Asian counter-serve chain with boiled seafood, pho, wings, po' boys & more in casual space.

Local Tex-Orleans chain serving po' boys, gumbo, fried seafood & more in a casual setting.

Classic, family-run restaurant & oyster bar doling out hearty Cajun-style meat & seafood dishes.

An outpost of a casual Louisiana-style chain serving Cajun boiled & fried seafood, po' boys & more.

👍👍 Hands down one of the best hidden gems. The owner is extremely nice and the food is bomb! You want a good po-boy, they got it! You need a great seafood fried platter? Consider it taken care of. I haven’t had seafood, New Orleans style, SINCE I’ve been to New Orleans. Make sure you try the gumbo and...

Local counter-serve chain dishing up Cajun classics & signature cocktails in a convivial atmosphere.

Casual brick-walled spot serving Cajun-inspired dishes such as gumbo, crawfish fettucine & po' boys.

Local Tex-Orleans chain serving po' boys, gumbo, fried seafood & more in a casual setting.

New Orleans-style eatery & bar with hearty entrees, Sunday brunch, live jazz & festive ambiance.

Laid-back eatery serving seafood with a Cajun twist, from fried catfish to po' boy sandwiches.