- 301 E. 43rd St., Bronzeville
This Creole restaurant named for the lily flower of New Orleans resides in the former Negro League Cafe Bronzeville. The space has been transformed with oak fl... READ MORE
This Creole restaurant named for the lily flower of New Orleans resides in the former Negro League Cafe Bronzeville. The space has been transformed with oak fl... READ MORE
This Wicker Park spot occupies the space vacated by Edge sports bar. Described by its owner as "low country-inspired," Carriage House offers Cajun- and Creole-i... READ MORE
Jimmy Bannos opened the fourth location of his Cajun-Creole restaurant in Naperville. Those familiar with the original should expect the same combination of fie... READ MORE
You'll find seafood gumbo and po' boys on the menu and Guinness and Harp on tap at this eclectic Forest Park restaurant. Sports fans can catch a game on one of ... READ MORE
This restaurant in the Yorktown Convenience Center offers Cajun and Creole specialties made from scratch with fresh ingredients, plus a late night menu. READ MORE
This festive southern restaurant brings a taste of New Orleans to the Lansing-Cal City crowd. Expect a down-home atmosphere and a menu of Cajun and Creole favor... READ MORE
This mall fast-food stand serves steam-table versions of Cajun-style chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, roast beef and chicken jambalaya. READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
Red Pepper's is a Cajun restaurant and festive bar. The interior creates a Mardi Gras atmosphere with masks and decorations on the walls. READ MORE
A sign on the front door sets the tone for C'est Si Bon. It reads "sit much and talk long." Caterer Renee Bradford is behind this comfortable restaurant with a ... READ MORE
This New Orleans-style restaurant and bakery aims to fill the void created in Hyde Park when Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop closed in 2009 with a lively lineup of Ca... READ MORE
Make a reservation for steakhouse fare with a view of Navy Pier and Lake Michigan. Among the menu's hearty offerings are broiled lobster in butter sauce, cabern... READ MORE
The wall of hot sauces, arranged floor to ceiling, should alert any diner that a meal full of soul is in store. A soft Zydeco soundtrack plays under this room's... READ MORE
This is an outpost of the Key West-themed restaurant chain inspired by the Jimmy Buffett song -- the famous artist himself even performed at the 2003 oepning. T... READ MORE
This vibrant brewpub pays as much attention to its food as it does its hand-crafted beers. The menu has a definite Cajun bias, and steaks and salads are top-not... READ MORE
Seafood with a bit of Cajun flair, Davis Street Fishmarket flies in fresh fish daily. The restaurant ditched its former Key West theme for a classier vibe, with... READ MORE
The boisterous strains of Dixieland and zydeco music can be heard from the sidewalk, heralding the southern, roadside atmosphere of Dixie Kitchen. The interior ... READ MORE
A sophisticated American bistro with Italian and Cajun accents, Marion Street Grille is the creation of owner Terry Thulis, formerly of Merlot Joe's. Raful Lara... READ MORE
Cajun-style fast food is served hot and cheap at this suburban cafe. READ MORE
This reasonably priced cafe in downtown Aurora offers Cajun and Creole fare, including crab cakes, Cajun pasta, gumbo and muffulettas. Spice-o-phobes can opt fo... READ MORE