Creole in Houston

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

12770 SW Freeway, Stafford Outside Houston

281-340-1201

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Sponsor

Bayou City Seafood n' Pasta

4712 Richmond Ave. Greenway Plaza

713-621-6602

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

"Let the good times roll," says the neon sign, but the exhortation hardly seems necessary at this unpretentious shrine to crawfish. New Orleans-style jambalaya is moist and full of shrimp, the fried catfish tastes remarkably fresh, and seafood gumbo has personality to spare. Think small when ordering: Serving sizes tend toward the epic.

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BB's Cafe

2701 White Oak Dr. Heights

713-868-8000

Cajun, Creole, Tex-Mex, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

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BB's Cafe

2701 White Oak Heights

713-868-8000

Cajun, Creole, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

This third location of BB's Café is our favorite, with an enormous patio that's a natural for hosting crawfish boils and hoisting Abita beers. The full bar - and we do mean full - makes a mean Hurricane that's the house specialty for a good reason. Grillades and grits are ideal post-hangover brunching material, and the po-boys - especially the savory, salty roast beef debris, fully dressed - are still among the best in town.

2 articles

BB's Cafe

2710 Montrose Heights

713-524-4499

Cajun, Creole, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

BB's Cafe is a diner-style eatery which specializes in overstuffed po-boys, Texas poutine and Cajun-style Louisiana fare such as gumbo, etouffee and grillades and grits with dark gravy. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day to serve Montrose diners, and the breakfast menu and beignets are available all day.

12 articles

Bistro Alex

800 W. Sam Houston Parkway Outer Loop - NW

713-827-3545

Bistro, Creole, Recommended

Alex Brennan-Martin's famed Texas Creole Cuisine can now be had on the west side of town. Antique mesquite wood planks line the walls and ceilings of Bistro Alex, and there's an open kitchen where an in-house charcuterie is churning out such classics as terrine de foie gras, Spanish chorizo and Italian sopressata (salami). The famed turtle soup is also on the menu here, as are other fabulous dishes like shrimp andouillete, mussels and some unbelievable flat breads (try the duck and gala apple version). Whatever you do, leave room for the white chocolate bread pudding, the café au lait cheesecake, or both.

Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen

17595 Tomball Parkway Jersey Village

281-469-8500

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

Boudreaux's menu reads like the cookbook ABCs of Acadiana: alligator, boudin, crawfish, red beans and rice, shrimp Creole and two kinds of gumbo. Fried oysters are especially good, and the fried catfish fillets are commendable, flaky and moist inside, with a salty, black-peppered cornmeal coating.

Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen

9774 Katy Freeway Outer Loop - NW

713-463-0099

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

Boudreaux's menu reads like the cookbook ABCs of Acadiana: alligator, boudin, crawfish, red beans and rice, shrimp Creole and two kinds of gumbo. Fried oysters are especially good, and the fried catfish fillets are commendable, flaky and moist inside, with a salty, black-peppered cornmeal coating.

Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen

5475 W. Loop S. Outer Loop - SW

713-838-2200

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

Boudreaux's menu reads like the cookbook ABCs of Acadiana: alligator, boudin, crawfish, red beans and rice, shrimp Creole and two kinds of gumbo. Fried oysters are especially good, and the fried catfish fillets are commendable, flaky and moist inside, with a salty, black-peppered cornmeal coating.

Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen

12806 Gulf Freeway Outer Loop - SE

281-464-6800

Seafood, Creole, Cajun, Recommended, Menu

Boudreaux's menu reads like the cookbook ABCs of Acadiana: alligator, boudin, crawfish, red beans and rice, shrimp Creole and two kinds of gumbo. Fried oysters are especially good, and the fried catfish fillets are commendable, flaky and moist inside, with a salty, black-peppered cornmeal coating.

Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith St. Montrose

713-522-9711

Creole, Fine Dining, Southern, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Houston institution Brennan's is back after burning to the ground during Hurricane Ike. The grande dame of Cajun cuisine is looking even better than ever, and is still a reliable place for business lunches, intimate showers, date nights and expense-account meals. Southern and Creole food reigns supreme here, with rich and buttery dishes that aren't on your Weight Watchers plan but are easily worth the extra calories. The Courtyard Bar - a new addition - is the perfect place for a lunchtime 25-cent martini, while the elegant John Staub room is cozy and quieter than the rest of the busy Midtown restaurant. The main dining room, however, is still the place to see and be seen.

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Carter & Cooley Company

375 W. 19th St. Heights

713-864-3354

American, Cajun, Creole, Deli, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

This place is housed in an old Simon Lewis building once occupied by Ward's Drugs. Ironically, considering that C&C once aspired to be a Jewish deli, the best sandwich here is the BLT, with the requisite white toast, leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes, mayo and eight (yes, eight!) slices of perfectly cooked bacon. C&C also makes a mean Reuben, and the muffuletta is piled high with meat and cheese but mostly serves as a vehicle for its olive salad. And a good one at that.

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Cowboy's Cajun Kitchen

1919 Strand St. Galveston

409-632-7280

Cajun, Creole, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

This new Galveston restaurant/bar serves up authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine by Louisiana-native chefs. Several worked at New Orleans' legendary Parasol's Bar and Restaurant, and adding to the staff's pedigree, a manager told us that one of the chefs' great-grandfather was the fifth Mayor of New Orleans. Authentic po-boy sandwiches, boudin balls, wild game gumbo (sometimes with alligator, sometimes with wild boar) and fresh seafood purchased a couple of blocks away are just some of the homemade fare served here, and don't forget to check out the dessert menu. Wash your food down with your choice of domestic beers, red or white wine, or a variety of bottled Abita craft beers. Zydeco music and a busy dining room greeted us on a recent afternoon, and after the success of a recent concert out in the parking lot featuring Come See My Dead Person and the Invincible Czars, plans are now underway to build a beer garden and permanent stage out back for more live shows in the future.

Denis' Seafood House

9777 Katy Freeway Outer Loop - NW

713-464-6900

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

There's no mistaking the Southern Louisiana heritage of this Hedwig Village seafood restaurant, from the wetlands mural on the back wall to the menu chock full of Louisiana favorites like gumbo, crawfish and crabs. The chalkboard lists the fresh catch of the day, which can be prepared in a variety of ways, from grilled to blackened, with sauces such as Lemon Butter, Pontchartrain or Sauce Piquant, just to name a few. Denis' Seafood House attracts an older crowd and never gets raucous.

Esther's Cajun Cafe and Soul Food

5204 Yale Outer Loop - NW

713-699-1212

Cajun, Creole, Soul Food, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

You know that when you're eating here, you're one of the family. The customers are a tight-knit bunch at this little restaurant with a steam table. (If there's no steam table at your soul food restaurant, then you're doing it wrong.) Pass your tray through and let Esther load it up with smothered pork chops, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet yams and a giant slice of chocolate cake for later. In the spring, Esther's even does crawfish boils on the small patio. You might feel like you ended up at someone else's family reunion, but they throw one hell of a party.

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Frank's Americana Revival & White Star Bar

3736 Westheimer Greenway Plaza

713-572-8600

American, Cajun, Creole, New American, Southern, Steakhouse, Recommended, Menu

Located near the corner of Weslayan on Westheimer Frank's Americana Revival offers classic American food food with a strong dose of Texas hospitality. Owned by Michael Shine and his son and partner Chris Shine, this upscale restaurant operates much like a mom-and-pop restaurant, making you feel welcome and cared for. Executive chef Albert Estrada does a fine job delivering gourmet versions of dishes that we all know and love: chicken-fried steak, buttermilk fried chicken, USDA prime rib eye steak and Lyonnaise potatoes, and Gouda mac 'n cheese, to name a few. Frank's also offers a good happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at its White Star Bar.

5 articles

Harold's Restaurant & Bar

350 W. 19th St. Heights

713-360-6204

American, Creole, Southern, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Owner Alli Jarrett has transformed the 90-year-old building that was home to the legendary Harold's men's clothing store in the Heights into Harold's Restaurant and Bar, Heights General Store and Alli's Pizzaria. A memory wall to the late Harold Wiesenthal, who tailored custom suits for three U.S. Presidents, is on display in the restaurant as well as one of Harold's original dressing mirrors. An old flat-top roof has been converted into a bar and a terrace that offers up a great view for watching the people and shops down below. New Orleans native and Executive Chef Antoine Ware serves a seasonal menu of Southern Creole food prepared with local, fresh and natural items; Jarrett told us some of the favorite dishes include the Shrimp n' Grits and fried chicken. Local and regional beers are on tap, and specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed juices include the Harold's Gimlet and Apricot Manhattan.

39 articles

House of Blues

1204 Caroline Downtown/ Midtown

888-402-5837

American, Cajun, Creole, Music Venues, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

From its traditional, Southern-inspired fine dining to its down-home Creole cuisine, this place rocks, literally. The one-of-a-kind interior boasts one of the largest folk art collections in the country with art on every flat surface. The Voodoo Shrimp with Dixie Beer reduction is a must-try, as is the smoked turkey and shrimp gumbo. Be sure to leave room for the white chocolate banana bread pudding, which is heavenly. The plush, private, members-only Foundation Room is here, and only limited dinner service Tuesdays through Saturday.

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Jax Grill

1613 Shepherd Heights

713-861-5529

American, Cajun, Creole, Recommended, Best Of

This is a fast-paced, quick-service, family-friendly restaurant that can get loud and lively, especially on weekends. The casual fare is comprised of nachos, fajitas, Cajun gumbo, crawfish, steaks (including a mean chicken-fried one), catfish, shrimp, burgers and salads. Be warned: all portions are Texas-size, and especially the Jax Sack, a dessert for four in a chocolate bag.

7 articles

Jimmy G's

307 Sam Houston E. Outer Loop - NW

281-931-7654

Cajun, Creole, Recommended, Best Of

The oyster bar is the first thing you see when you walk in the front door of this Cajun seafood restaurant near Bush Intercontinental Airport. Belly up to the bar and get a couple dozen on the half shell and a cold beer.

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Mardi Gras Grill

1200 Durham Dr. Heights

713-864-5600

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

Originally known as Floyd's Cajun Shack, the Mardi Gras Grill excels at boiling mudbugs, frying seafood and serving stout cocktails. Their poor boys are spectacular. It's a funky dive, but it's also one of the best Cajun joints in the city.

MOCA 4212 Lounge

4212 Almeda Rd Third Ward

(832) 476-9889

Bars and Clubs, Creole

Murphy's Deli

6415 San Felipe Galleria

713-977-5605

Cajun, Creole, Deli, Recommended

Though famous for New Orleans muffulettas, which were named the best in Houston, this sandwich chain looks more like an upscale New York deli. A huge black-and-white mural welcomes diners, who sit among black-and-white photos and two walls of windows. Simple counter service offers a host of hot and cold sandwiches and hoagies. Try the hot pastrami or the steak and cheese.

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

2410 Richmond Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-527-9137

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a New Orleans-style eatery inside and out. Classic decor serves as a welcoming background to the constant bustling state of the restaurant. Patrons enjoy expertly prepared Cajun favorites, inventive house creations and fried treats in huge portions. Happy hour includes reduced priced appetizers as well as specials on top-shelf liquor.

4 articles

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

12109 Westheimer Memorial

281-497-1110

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Readers' Choice

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a New Orleans-style eatery inside and out. Classic decor serves as a welcoming background to the constant bustling state of the restaurant. Patrons enjoy expertly prepared Cajun favorites, inventive house creations and fried treats in huge portions. Happy hour includes reduced priced appetizers as well as specials on top-shelf liquor.

2 articles

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

2226 FM 1960 Outer Loop - NW

281-893-0206

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Menu, Readers' Choice

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a New Orleans-style eatery inside and out. Classic decor serves as a welcoming background to the constant bustling state of the restaurant. Patrons enjoy expertly prepared Cajun favorites, inventive house creations and fried treats in huge portions. Happy hour includes reduced priced appetizers as well as specials on top-shelf liquor.

1 article

Pier 30 Bar & Grill

1601 Highway 332, Freeport Outside Houston

979-233-4250

Burgers, Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Ragin Cajun

4302 Richmond Ave. Greenway Plaza

713-623-6321

Cajun, Creole, Seafood, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

In case you're trying to find the restaurant and miss the huge red crawfish covered in Christmas lights, Ragin Cajun is situated next to the railroad tracks. The bench-style tables are covered in plastic red picnic covers. The walls are adorned with Louisiana, Mardi Gras and LSU paraphernalia. The constant stream of diners attests to the popularity of the crawfish, po boys, seafood and gumbo. If the counter service in the main dining area isn't your preference, there is a smaller table-service area to the right as you enter towards the back of the restaurant. Happy hour happens every weekday starting at 3 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., except on Mondays, when it lasts until closing.

7 articles

Roux House French Creole Café

3202 Marina Bay Dr. Ste L, League City, Outside Houston

Cajun, Creole

Salatos Hot Po-Boy

1410 Lockwood East End

713-672-6358

Cajun, Creole, Sandwiches, Recommended

When you only make one thing, you'd better make it right. Salatos has been making po-boys right since 1971, offering 14 different versions on authentic crusty bread. Whether it's a regular with ham, salami and cheese, a muffuletta with olives and Cajun seasoning, a Cajun beef or a meatball, you won't find a better po-boy anywhere in town. There's also a vegetarian option. The place is tiny, but squeezing up to the counter and finding a seat can be fun.

Soul on the Bayeaux

3717 Dowling Third Ward

713-528-0732

Cajun, Creole, Soul Food, Best Of

This Third Ward cottage serves a mixed bag of gumbo, étouffée and other Louisiana dishes they call "Cajun soulfood." It may not be your idea of authentic Cajun cooking, but the food is made with great care and the location is convenient to downtown. Lunch only.

2 articles

STUFF'D WINGS

401 RICHMOND AVE Downtown/ Midtown

3464196917

Creole

Swampy's Cajun Shack

26440 FM 1093, Richmond Outside Houston

832-222-9005

Cajun, Creole, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of

The Cajun food isn't great, but if you're looking for a place to eat cheap boiled crawfish, drink beer, smoke cigarettes and sing along to a cover band at the top of your lungs, you can hardly do better than Swampy's.

1 article

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