The Most Delicious Cajun/Creole in Baltimore

Bourbon Street Cajun Cafe & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (28) • $

"The Bourbon Street Cajun Cafe & Grill is located within the food court at Columbia Mall. The process to order food is very easy you see something you want, then request it.I was surprised that 'Bourbon Street Cajun Cafe & Grill' charges a fifty-three cent fee for soft drink refills. There isn't anything posted regarding their refill policy. Bourbon Street Cajun Cafe & Grill is an option for you to dine at Columbia Mall's food court."

Crafty Crab

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (217) • $$

"Service: Meh. It takes a long time almost every time I go to get servedFood: I always get the snow crab special with medium spice and the boom. I get extra sausage. It's good to me. I would say 8/10 which is enough for me to go back. Ambiance: if you wanna watch a game this is a great place to come. It looks like a sports bar. Love the Virginia location more but this isn't bad"

Crafty Crab - Hanover

★★★★☆ 3.5 (95) • $$

"This 5 star moment is solely for Charles and his stellar customer service! This past weekend while Holiday shopping we stopped at this location for a quick bite and drinks. Due to the holiday traffic the restaurant was moving a lot slower than previous experiences. When we expressed that we still hadn't been assisted after 10+ mins of being seated, he quickly jumped in to aide the server for our section. He even went above taking our order with drink recommendations and friendly conversation to redirect the tone of our night! His follow up even after our server became available was top tier! With his help, we enjoyed our food and beverages plus we still made it to our movie on time! Thanks again Charles! Regarding the restaurant in general, it is our go to location for seafood boils as they are constantly delicious. The drinks are worth the price and the vibe is pretty chill as the location is tucked in a corner of the food court. I would give it a solid 4 star on the average visit."

JC Crab House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (202) • $$

"Was in the area and saw good reviews for this place. Definitely exceeded our expectations, we've eaten at a lot of seafood boil places before. We got: - Steamed crabs with old bay - Crab sauce which has like ten different ingredients (this is a separate charge but they give you the container to take home as well)- crawfish - Fries- onion rings The Fries came out first and I have to say it was perfectly cooked. Someone knows how to deep fry back there (not dripping oil and perfect crisp. We had to order the onion ring since the fries were done so well. Crabs were tasty. Service was great, our discard container was changed out 3 times."

Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (149) • $$

"My husband was in the area so he picked up some banana pudding to bring home to me. Great flavor but there were only two vanilla wafers. Add more and it'll be a 5."

Kenny's KALE

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80) • $$

"Decided to check this place out after seeing a review on Instagram from one of my favorite food influencers.I almost decided not to come here because the menu is VERY confusing. However, the staff on site were really nice clearly explained everything to me.I ended up getting three MiraKALE tacos: one with shrimp, one with crabmeat, and one that was supposed to be with steak.... but they accidentally gave me chicken instead. I was really looking forward to that steak, so I was kind of disappointed. These tacos are like no other tacos you've had before. They're stuffed with well-seasoned kale and the toppings are piled high on top. I appreciate them infusing a healthy dose of greens into every bite, but these tacos are SO messy to eat. Toppings dropping and flying all over the place! And because they only use one tortilla on the tacos, the whole thing starts to fall apart and disintegrate as soon as you pick it up. I was better off getting a bowl because although the tacos were absolutely delicious, it was a nightmare to try to keep them together. I appreciate that they put generous portions of proteins on top of the tacos. I was definitely not mad at the healthy amount of shrimp, crab, and chicken (although I had my heart set on that steak) I enjoyed. Especially for the price.I couldn't eat all three (And after almost wearing the first two, I definitely wasn't trying to go through that again). So for dinner, I deconstructed the last taco, put that seasoned kale in the air fryer and made me some kale chips, with some chicken and tortilla on the side. So freaking good!!!I also bought one of the juices they had in the cooler; the Sugar Sham. Despite all the flavors listed on the front of the bottle, it tasted like Kool-Aid.... And not very good Kool-Aid. No discernible flavor. Just sugar water. Also, the bottles with the black tops are leaky. I told the lady at the front she could see for herself, but just as I was getting ready to leave, they put the leaky bottles back in the refrigerator case. Parking is scarce and this place is kind of hard to find because the signage is so small. Just look for the building that looks like a house and has a used car sign on the front.As good as they were, I wouldn't get the tacos again because of the logistical nightmare of eating them while simultaneously trying not to wear them.However, I would come back to try their nachos or one of their bowls."

C-Crab

★★★☆☆ 3 (23)

"First timer...ordered 1 crab boil bags and had a few drinks. I absolutely enjoyed everything. The prices were right, the selections were great, and the service was outstanding. Also I really liked the layout of the restaurant it's nice. P.S. the fire sauce is not so fire lol ."

Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (228) • $$

"I come for lunch. Usually not very busy. Sandwiches are WHAM and BAM. Hearty, just what you'd want in a PO Boy. Quite good. Satisfying. Fries are fresh and crisp. Service? It's not Chick-fil-A speed, but it is a southern restaurant, yah? Seems like they do have some consistency issues, but I'm only rating my experience of dining here 2x. The other time I ordered the oyster po boy, and it was also spot on. It's a small business. Give them time to grow and refine. Their Sandwiches are worth the trip here."

The Captain Krab

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19)

"Captain Krab surprisingly exceeded my expectations with their amazing food! I ordered the Shrimp (no head) & crab legs with a side of potatoes, corn, sausage, eggs, and broccoli, accompanied by hush puppies. The portion was generous enough to share. The Krab House Special Sauce, in medium, elevated the experience to new heights - it was the best crab boil I've ever had, bursting with flavor. The service was impeccable, with very friendly staff. The cleanliness of the space was commendable, and the prices were reasonable. Despite being from Washington DC, a visit to Harrisburg to visit family led me to Captain Krab, and I can already envision it becoming a regular spot for future visits. Highly recommended!"

Suga & Spice

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (174)

"Girl's day out and first visit. The establishment is very clean, polite staff and plenty of options. I ordered the seafood omelette with cheese grits. Both items were cold and asked for another serving of grits. The eggs were topped with crabmeat and shrimp. Unfortunately, it was much too salty for consumption. The others in my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. All agreed that the eating utensils should be upgraded as what we used was of poor quality. I would definitely make a return visit and request no salt especially if you're already using Cajun spices."

Deja Roux

★★★★☆ 3.5 (34) • $$

"Deja Roux is a Cajun & Creole food truck offering a taste of Louisiana, based on their signage. They have a lot of New Orleans favorites: jambalaya, gumbo, and whatnot. My wife always has a hankering for Red Beans and Rice, and it is a good barometer of any Southern place's entire menu. The Red Beans & Rice had a very pronounced spicy burn, but no real flavor. It wasn't a deal breaker for me, although I think it was not helped that the beans were laid on top of a bed of plain white rice. My wife did not like them at all, though. Her favorite version still comes from a fast food chain that also has a French Connection, so maybe DR makes the mistake of actually caring about their customers' health and takes it easy on the salt and lard.Unfortunately, I think their Cornbread falls in that same boat. It definitely needs a boatload more butter or lard to keep it from being so dry (or maybe it sat for a long time, but it was dry and crumbly.)Napkins and utensils aren't automatically offered, and fortunately we checked our order before leaving and asked for a fork. I mention this because we also ordered a Boudin, a traditional Cajun sausage which was the star of the meal. The meat was incredibly soft but super spicy in a way that leapt out at you without hiding the flavor of the meat, and a bunch of those would have been amazing. The casing was far too tough and chewy, though. A knife would have helped to slice it up, as it is we had to tear it open with a fork to get at the meat as taking bites off the sausage was impossible."

Crab Boss

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (584) • $$

"My husband surprised me with a crab boil and seafood macaroni and cheese. It was absolutely delicious!!! Seasoned so well and my gosh those potatoes were soooo good. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend if you are a seafood lover like myself."

Crab&Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (20)

"Perfect place for seafood classics. Food was very tastefully prepared. Batter on the fish was perfect and light. They still messed up my order after asking me but it really didn't matter because the food was still good. Also the customer service was on point with the young at the counter. The place was really clean as well I think it's a shared restaurant too because I seen the name of another place on the back of the place with a african food restaurant . I'm going to try that place next time I go the menu looks good."

Cori's Modern Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (256) • $$

"I order from this restaurant through Uber Eats frequently because the food has never missed. The flavors and freshness are always on point. I don't know who reported this restaurant closed, but that's false. I just ordered meals from Cori's today. Delicious as usual."

Seafood Legend

★★★★☆ 4.2 (11)

"Omg! Go try them out. I got the seafood boil in the bag with shrimp & mussels with the mild Seafood legend seasoning! And when I tell you it was so good! I said let me go right now and write a review! This is soooo good. The Seafood legend blend is to die for. I've had hook & reel and crafty crab and their "special blends" are ALWAYS too salty! Well Seafood legend has their blend on point! Not salty at all. I could literally drink it lol They also added this dipping sauce, probably like a mayonnaise base but it has a kick to it. I dipped my shrimp in it and loved it. OMG please go and try this place out. It just opened in June I think. But if they keep their boil like this! I will always patronize this business!"

Crab Boss

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (227)

"... Continued While standing in front of our table, he takes a call! He was rude, inconsiderate and was hella aggressive. Since there was a 18% gratuity added I signed and finally was able to happily leave! Overall, not really sure how this place is called crab boss when the crab is not PERFECTION. Also, as far as this place turning into a club; they should work on the restaurant and service first! Needless to say; ID NEVER COME BACK HERE and wholeheartedly advise others against this spot as well. Tried to support this black business but this was a horrible experience! Truly - the worst I've ever had!I call this review Dry Pasta with a side of NASTY ATTITUDE !"

Edge Crab House

★★★★★ 4.5 (37)

"I'm always hopeful so this is just my raw review before actually eating. Yup... it's in Edgewood, MD. There are other options available nearby, however I like to try places outside of my comfort zone as well. It has an old shipwreck feeling to it, butttt perhaps that's the intention; given they're mostly seafood. Customer service was very good. The establishment itself is very clean, not well lit but it is 93 degrees today and it feels like 105 degrees outside honestly, so the dim lighting isn't a deal breaker (side note: I wear transitional lenses so it could appear more dim to me lots of laughs) - ok the food thoughhhhhh - ok well 8 out of 10 - presentation is fire (great) for take out - smells amazing - and we all know the nose doesn't lie... Whelp not minezzzzz.... I ate the food so fast; lots of laughs... Side note: Well seasoned and still hot when I arrived home... That's also matters to me, I'm not the reheat or microwave to warm type..."

Miss Toya's Creole House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"We had hurricanes that easily rivaled Pat O's in New Orleans. As for food, we started with the barbecue shrimp and fried green tomatoes with crab. Fried green tomatoes were outstanding! Barbecue shrimp weren't quite what I get when back home in New Orleans but they were good. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the smothered pork chops for our main course. Both were so good. We finished with banana pudding and peach cobbler, which was also delicious."

Two Claws

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (93) • $$

"The Mister asked me what I wanted and like any other seafood lover, I decided to end 2019 by dining here. I must say, it was a NYE well spent. We were seated quickly when arrived. Not too sure how crowded it gets, but there were lots of patrons and take out orders.Got 3 appetizers. I would skip the Wings from now on, but I enjoyed the Calamari and Cajun Fries. We opted for Combo A. Which comes with black mussels, crawfish, and headless shrimp. Great portion to share between the two of us. Only downside is they only served one piece of corn. You can ask for more at an additional cost. Not too bad for an Asian Cajun place in Delaware. I've been yearning for one since moving out here! Service was great and our bill was very reasonable. Will return. I'm already thinking about going back tomorrow!"

Crab World Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"Seafood is tasty and well priced! Spice levels are non-existent so if you like spicy I recommend you verbally talk to the staff to tell them you want spicy and ensure they understand you want to feel the heat. Just putting spicy in your online order will not work. Additionally, there is a chance the staff will lose track of your order and not complete it so show up in person and stay in the restaurant don't sit in your car...they will forget you exist. Overall, the staff is nice, food is good, and prices are better than competitors. I would order from here again."

not just crab

★★★☆☆ 3 (74) • $$

"I finally found a seafood spot that doesn't feel like I'm on Captain Hooks ship. Not just crab is very trendy and the food is bomb. Sundays are the best days to go to watch sports, jam with the Dj, enjoy a free shot (when the ravens score a touchdown), 1/2 price cocktails, and eat as much as you can handle. The spice level was perfect and the food was cooked and seasoned well (not too salty). The crab leg size was fit for an adult and the shrimp was super juicy. The boil bag was piping hot and I highly recommend their blend for the sauce. I will be back very soon"

Red Red Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (316) • $$

"Great ambiance, a fantastic selection of drinks and a cozy decor. Had a strawberry cake and the cake was just ok but the service was amazing and the drink was great. It's a fun place to hang out after dinner. Very friendly staff"

Flaming Cajun Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (19)

"GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR BUSINESS! I will tell you why:1. The staff. The service. They are so kind and so willing to cater to any small want you have. They're really outgoing and made me feel like they really valued me as a customer.2. The food is great! It's really tasty and you get so much. The portion is large for the price so it's easily worth it. They have a great variety in sides and entrees too.I picked up a 2 meat meal here and got bourbon chicken and orange chicken (10/10 recommend both) with half fried rice half veggies. For your side you can pick all one thing (rice, noodles, veggies, etc) or half and half. They'll also put sauce on your rice if you ask. It was so delicious and I couldn't finish it all. Only $8.99 for all that good food and a more than pleasant experience! I would come back solely for the great service. I will definitely be back for more next time I'm at the mall."

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (766) • $$

"Carolina Kitchen has been a staple in thr DC area for awhile. This is the first time I did delivery. The food was packaged thoughtfully for delivery, making sure my fried foods wouldnt get damaged. I can appreciate that. My only big grip was that i didnt get gravy with my mash potatoes. If I would have gone in person that would have been an option."

Cajun Seafood Boil

★★★★☆ 4.3 (51)

"The owner and employees are outstanding people and the food is good! I was attempting to assist an elderly gentleman of Asian decent who did not speak English and they helped me to understand him. Every time I walk in there it is like visiting family."

Louisiana Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (80) • $$$

"I cannot compliment the food enough at this place! I stopped here as a fluke, really. My fiance and I were looking for a great quaint place in Baltimore to have our wedding reception at, and immediately upon stepping foot in the Louisiana I was blown away. The art, decor, and spacious room is to die for. My fiance and I got engaged in New Orleans, so since I can't bring my guests to Louisiana... I figured we could have a little slice of Louisiana in Baltimore! This place is just so romantic, and would be the absolute amazing first date spot. When we initially sat down for the taste-testing, the food was absolutely phenomenal! That being said, I am absolutely not biased.I stopped in 2 nights ago for Restuarant week. I wanted to confirm that we weren't just given really fabulous food (cooked-to-order) for our taste-testing. My fiance ordered the Duck Confit and I ordered the Shrimp and Grits. Both dishes were so succulent, large and in charge. I have read mixed reviews on the shrimp and grits... but these were the BEST grits I have ever tasted. The shrimp is blackened, and when someone says blackened you better suspect that it will be salty. However the grits with the shrimp, counter act one another and make for the most delicious meal. The Duck Confit was also very succulent, with the meat falling right off the bone. I give the Louisiana 4 stars, because I want my wedding day to live up to its expectations... if all goes smoothly - I may just bump it to that five stars it deserves."

Kelly's Cajun Grill

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (36) • $

"Horrible customer service and quality.One staff start handling food without washing hands right after taking cash.I might need Imodium tonight."

Ethel's Creole Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (373) • $$

"Ethel's was authentic New Orleans food.The place is decorated with guitars and plenty of kitsch. The gold walls and clean decor remind you of a New Orleans classy restaurant. The music in the atmosphere is top of the chain and will have you humming.We started off with some great French bread that was super hot out the oven. It was crunch on the outside and hot and fresh on the inside. Your choice or butter of olive oil. We chose the olive oil which was of a good quality. It could have had some herbs. They grow their own herbs. So that is easy to do. You could eat just the bread and be satisfied in your soul.As an appetizer we elected to do the Chipeppa. It is a stuffed pepper with roasted red bell pepper, onions, cheese, andouille sausage with a fire roasted pepper sauce. They serve the pepper inverted in a bowl. It was very delicious. I would get it again.Next up was the jambalaya. It was a wet jambalaya with tomato sauce in it. Almost like a Spanish rice. There are as many jambalyas as there are gumbo. This one has beautiful meaty jumbo shrimp. And the andouille again this time it was harder than the pepper. So it was a little tough to eat. The jambalaya was good but I would not order it againThe red beans and rice was a rich dish. The beans themselves were well cooked. They tasted like some grandmother from NOLA had slowed simmered them all day. They were also loaded with you guessed it, andouille. I would have liked some good pickle meat or ham instead of the andouille. But they were disappeared because they were good. I would be happy to order it."

Urban Crab Boil

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (6)

"My only visit so far was for Trap Trivia which was a lot of fun! The service was cool (a few hiccups, but nothing that ruined the experience) and the food was on par with other seafood boil places. However, I prefer other establishments for their boil based on the size of their crab legs. The vibe is party without going to an actual party. Apparently this is the be hotspot for events and live acts. I'll will definitely return."

Kitchen Savages

★★★★☆ 4 (184)

"After a quick staycation in Baltimore my honey said I didn't have to drive to BMore for crab cake egg rolls, (I LOVE those things). He talked up Kitchen Savages and said they had them too and that I could go to DC for them. Keeping his title as the "BEST" to do all things, he brought me here to immediately try them out. Whoa! Okay, okay, so let's be honest, Kitchen Savages is in the hood and it's NOT giving "hood" vibes. Inside the restaurant, it's quite impressive. They have IKEA plates (which are super cute) and the ambiance gives an allure of upscale. Employees hands down, professional and on point! Service is fantastic. Let's get into it!Chicken and Red Velvet Waffle - Alexa play, Can't get enough by Tamia. Oooooooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeeeeeeee! You all see the picture, it was delicious! Eggs - Yummy! Signature Seafood Deviled Eggs - Alexa play, Yes by Beyoncé. Ermahgerd, can you love food this way? I'm guilty! Cleans my drool as I'm writing this. Crab cake egg rolls - Alexa play, Faithfully by Journey. I'm going to give them kudos but not sure they beat my beloved BMore staple. Maybe I need more and another go round. Good but not the best I've ever had. Overall my handsome partner in crime does it again, "food", a love language that only taste buds could share! Yelpies, this place gets my stamp of approval but use caution and go during the day. Ladies you can dim your lights on attire. So badly want to give them 5 stars but the price for the area, I'm not sure I'd come back just for the food at this price point. Worth every penny just not in this location."

Juicy King Crab House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (16)

"I waited to do a review because MY FIRST seafood boil was SOOOOOO DELICIOUS that I thought it may have been my 1st time luck. Within the 1st month I have ordered at least 4 times to my home and twice at work for our entire staff. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN SATISFYING. HUGE crawfish, perfect whiting fish sandwich (secret sauce needs a bottle to go), snow crab legs, mussels... the cajun flavor is my favorite but Ive tried the house blend and that blew me out of my shoes!!! THIS PLACE IS A MUST HAVE IF YIU LOVE SEAFOOD LIKE US BALTIMOREANS!!"

Creole Soul Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (170) • $$

"YUM! We got catfish and shrimp over grits with an amazing sauce. The shrimp were succulent and delicious. The grits were so good, we saved some and had them with breakfast. Will definitely be back."

Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (81)

"From the moment we walked in the door the staff, in particular Chris, was super helpful. He provided suggestions while providing service with a smile and warm disposition. Our to-go order was brought out in less than 20 minutes. The music had the flavor of old school vibes. We haven't had a chance to taste the food we ordered and I wanted to make sure to provide a glowing review on the service! Thank you!"

OHot Cajun Seafood & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (31)

"This place has been open for several months now, and it's not far from my house. It's in that plaza right next to the IHOP right off of exit 20. It's literally hidden behind the trees. Every time I've been, it hasn't been too busy, but they have a lot of space! The first thing you see when you're walking up there is a sign with the daily specials, and their happy hour which is from 3:30-6:30 everyday. The daily specials mainly focus on food, while the happy hour is mainly drinks. I've had a margarita and few other cocktails there on multiple occasions and enjoyed it each time! The food I have had (wings and oysters) weren't bad either!I've always secured a spot at the bar, and didn't get too much of a look at the rest of the restaurant, but as I said earlier, it's spacious. There's been an upsurge in cajun seafood spots opening lately, and while I don't think this one will be at the top, I hope they do well and I owe them a visit soon!"

Red Crab House - Laurel

★★★★☆ 3.9 (438) • $$

"Everything about Red Crab House is AMAZING! I've tried to eat my way through the entire menu & had to give up. For Happy Hour, the appetizers are a fantastic value and incredibly delicious! Every drink is expertly crafted! The service is phenomenal! The music adds to the ambiance of The Red Crab House. If, I had to give this restaurant, a grade; it's a 10 out of 10!"