Blue Bayou
3734 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-3300
“I ordered the pecan pie, as our waiter recommended it as one of the best, and he was telling the truth. Overall, our experience was wonderful and I would recommend it to all my friends.”
–Rachel H.
“The staff has very effective teamwork that adds to the friendly, inviting atmosphere. The decor is also fun. Kitschy, but interesting.”
–E.M.
Dixie Kitchen
5225 S. Harper Ave. 773-363-4943
“We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer (neither of us had ever had them before) and were very pleasantly surprised. They were absolutely bursting with flavor, and the corn cakes were tasty as well. For dinner we split the shrimp creole with a side of red beans and rice, and almost split our sides! The portions were huge!”
–Laura T.
“I always leave with either a cup of gumbo or jambalaya just so that I can have a taste of Dixie Kitchen’s food the next day.”
–Kay G.
Heaven on Seven on Clark
3478 N. Clark St. 773-477-7818
“For Cajun food this is one of the more affordable and better tasting places in Chicago. Also, the Bloody Marys are by far the best I’ve ever had.”
–Joel M.
Rajun Cajun
1459 E. 53rd St. 773-955-1145
“I’ve never had better samosas than the ones at Rajun Cajun. Also, it’s the best place on the South Side to rent Indian DVDs.”
–H.P.
“This place is funky and eclectic. The whole idea of Indian cuisine meets Southern cooking may be bizarre, but it works. You can order from a variety of Indian entrees (vegetarian choices available) and complement it with some fried chicken.”
–M.F.
Nola’s 32nd Ward Seafood House
1856 North Ave. 773-395-4300
“I love this place. I’ve traveled to Louisiana on business many times and have never been able to find similar food and atmosphere in the Chicago area. Thank you, Nola’s.”
–Toby M.
Wishbone
3300 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-4105
“The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. The space is spacious enough that I felt like my friend and I had all the privacy we wanted, while not feeling isolated at all.”
— Tina M.
“The food is excellent, very affordable and the servers are very friendly.
L.R.
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Mardi Gras madness
Right now on metromix.com – Mardi Gras parties, including Transit’s Masquerade Ball – Get in the mood with N’Awlins beverages, such as Heaven on Seven’s Cajun Iced Tea – More Cajun and Creole restaurants – Readers pick their favorite spots for spicy food
