It’s almost Mardi Gras time — what better way to get in the mood than with some Cajun food? Check out these spots around metro Atlanta to get your gumbo, crawfish and po’boy fix:
Big Easy Grille. Chow down on dishes such as gumbo, po’boys, fried alligator and crawfish etouffe, and check out brunch specials including bayou benedict and Cajun Bloody Marys and margaritas.
1193 Collier Road, Atlanta. 404-352-2777, bigeasygrille.com
Bon Ton. Go for something a little offbeat with this New Orleans-style Vietnamese-Creole restaurant that serves up dishes including a Nashville hot oyster roll, a Cajun shrimp burger, crawfish smoked Gouda mac and cheese, and an unusual applewood-smoked snow crab preparation.
674 Myrtle St. N.E., Atlanta. bontonatl.com
Cafe Bourbon St. The food truck that serves up New Orleans-inspired specialties including jambalaya egg rolls, chicken and beignets, Bourbon wings and fried shrimp opened its first brick-and-mortar in Marietta Square Market.
68 N. Marietta Pkwy, Marietta and 680 Murphy Ave. SW, Atlanta. cafebourbonst.com
Cajun Bones. This College Park spot serves cajun-fried catfish and shrimp, breakfast items, more than 10 kinds of wings, and pork sausage links.
4803 Old National Hwy, College Park. 404-343-4170, instagram.com/cajunbonesatl
Copeland’s of New Orleans. Find traditional Cajun dishes at two metro Atlanta locations of Copeland’s, including hot crab claws, cajun gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and blackened seafood. Each spot also offers a weekend brunch buffet with a number of cajun items.
1142 Barrett Pkwy West, Kennesaw, 770-919-9612 and 3101 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, 770-612-3311, copelandsatlanta.com.
D’Juan’s New Orleans Bistro. Owner Donald Williams serves specialties including beignets, fried catfish and shrimp and crawfish etouffe.
3300 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta. 470-552-2153, djuans.com
Everythang Nola Cafe. Head to Sylvan Hills for treats like sno-balls and pecan praline poundcake.
1699 Sylvan Road SW, Atlanta. instagram.com/everythangnolacafe
Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou. This spot from husband and wife Jodi and Vinny Chieco serves up creole classics including shrimp andouille, blackened redfish and po’ boys.
52B N. Main St., Alpharetta. 470-242-5458, flatlands52.com
The Food Shoppe. Visit the Food Shoppe to get your cajun fix with breakfast items like a shrimp creole omelet and creole potatoes and lunch options including jambalaya, creole chicken pasta and gumbo. Don’t forget to save room for Angie’s bread pudding.
123 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-600-8443, thefoodshoppeatl.com.
Frank’s Cajun & Soul Kitchen. The cajun cuisine at this family-owned restaurant, named for owner David Simmons’ father, shares a menu with Southern and soul food specialties. Cajun dishes include the fried fish and chicken platters and po’boys, as well as boudin balls with creole tartar sauce.
1175 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 678-383-6703, frankscajunsoul.com
Henry’s Louisiana Grill. Look for Cajun-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner options including hot gator chili, bayou cakes and jambalaya at Henry’s.
4835 N. Main St., Acworth. 770-966-1515, chefhenrys.com
Hugo’s Oyster Bar. The Cajun seafood restaurant offers classics including po’boys, muffulettas and Cajun-prepared seafood, as well as Sunday brunch dishes like Eggs Sardou and oyster benedict and drinks like gin fizz and milk punch.
10360 Alpharetta St, Roswell. 770-993-5922. hugosoysterbar.com
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Credit: Yvonne Zusel
The Juicy Crab. Get your fill of Cajun-style seafood boils, fried fish and more.
Multiple locations throughout Georgia including Austell, Duluth, East Point, Kennesaw, Smyrna and Tucker. thejuicycrab.com
Just Loaf'n. The popular food truck and brick-and-mortar offers a variety of po'boys and other Cajun sandwiches, as well as sides including gator bites and boudin links.
371 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, 404-537-6269 and 512 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, 470-592-6305. justloafnpoboysga.com
Louisiana Bistreaux. Get a taste of New Orleans with gator bites, gumbo, eggplant atchafalaya, etouffes, blackened and fried seafood and po’boys, and stick around for bourbon bread pudding.
Locations in Decatur, Dunwoody, Buckhead and East Point. 404-762-6755, louisianabistreaux.com
The Po’Boy Shop. Looking for authentic New Orleans po’boys? You’ll find more than a dozen options at this Decatur spot, which also offers sides including gumbo and muffuletta salad, as well as a basement bar.
1369 Clairmont Road, Decatur. 678-974-8725, thepoboyshopatl.com.
Roux on Canton. The Cajun-inspired menu features po’boys and a jambalaya-stuffed pepper.
946 Canton St., Roswell. 770-993-0007, rouxoncanton.com
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