MODERN CREOLE RESTAURANTS IN NEW ORLEANS
Chapter IV
Another restaurant from the Chase family, this breakfast and lunch spot serves Creole classic like gumbo alongside innovative cuisine. Enjoy corn and crab bisque, seafood linguine, grilled redfish with crab fried rice, and more.
The Munch Factory
Try creative Creole cuisine at The Munch Factory such as hot sausage patty melt, bayou nachos, and the Munch bowl, grits topped with cheddar cheese and slow cooked roast beef.
Beaucoup Eats
We love Beaucoup Eats for their crawfish bread and jambalaya pasta – yum!
Sweet Soulfood
This vegan lunch spot is perfect for those who want a taste of traditional Creole cuisine turned vegan. Jambalaya, okra gumbo, stuffed bell peppers, red beans, and much more are on the menu. Their generous portions provide you will likely have leftovers!
Criollo
Enjoy fine dining at this modern Creole restaurant, with seafood and andouille gumbo, shrimp scampi, and caviar service during dinner. Located in Hotel Monteleone, cap off your meal with a visit to the Carousel Bar.
Saint John
Chef and Owner Eric Cook’s Saint John is an ode to Creole cooking with a menu that marries classic Creole dishes like Beef Daube and Chicken Bonne Femme with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and fresh, updated techniques. Its location along the Downtown stretch of the Saint Charles Avenue streetcar line means you can indulge in Creole fare while hearing historic streetcars rumble by.
CAJUN VS. CREOLE DINING IN NEW ORLEANS
Though oftentimes used interchangeably, Cajun and Creole are two distinct ethnic groups with their own unique history, traditions and culture. From the food to the music, each culture has a distinct flavor that goes hand in hand.