Immerse yourself in the culinary scene of New Orleans as you explore the traditions of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Here in Crescent City, the fine line between Cajun and Creole cooking styles gets blurred, with restaurants taking staple dishes and putting their own twist to it.

Creole cuisine takes its cues from a blend of diverse influences, showcasing the city's unique cultural tapestry. Most dishes are French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean flavors intertwined.

Cajun cuisine however, is rooted in the hearty fare of rural French settlers. Most locals will tell you Cajun food won’t be found in a restaurant-it’s a flavor you can only get from home and an experienced cook following family traditions.

Hopefully with this Rathbone Mansions approved list, you’ll find a dish that speaks to your NOLA soul and stomach!

First Up: DOOKY CHASE

A Treme favorite spot, legendary Dooky Chase is a gem close by here to Rathbone Mansions. The legacy left behind by “Queen of Creole cuisine” Leah Chase remains as the kitchen keeps classic Creole dishes alive and well!

French Quarter Fave: BOURBON HOUSE

Don’t let the name fool you, there is much more than Bourbon getting served at this restaurant. Hearty Creole dishes are served in this wonderfully decorated upscale restaurant.

Full Flavor Cajun: Mulate’s -The Original Cajun Restaurant

Home cooking is what drives Mulate’s, with the owner getting his love of authentic Cajun from his mother-an established cook herself. Serving Cajun food and if you’re lucky some authentic Cajun music as well!

A Hidden Treat: Vacherie

Not a stand alone place, but definitely a stand out place, Vacherie is offering up Cajun and Creole inspired dishes inside Hotel Marie. Just a few streets over from us at Rathbone Mansions, stop on by for shareable bites and a serene atmosphere off the main Bourbon strip.

Delight your taste buds with authentic dishes and new flavors that compliment the Creole and Cajun culture here in New Orleans. Gain a new food to love, and then tell us here at Rathbone Mansions all about it-we love to hear about good food in our neighborhood!