Cajun/Creole Restaurants with Entertainment

Dixie Kitchen -

825 Church St. - Evanston

The boisterous strains of Dixieland and zydeco music can be heard from the sidewalk, heralding the southern, roadside atmosphere of Dixie Kitchen.

Flavor Restaurant -

3315 Vollmer Rd. - Flossmoor

This suburban restaurant has become a destination spot for those looking for a truly southern, home-style meal.

Harrison's Restaurant and Brewery -

15845 La Grange Rd. - Orland Park

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...

Marlowe's -

704 W. Euclid Ave. - Palatine

A cousin of Chessie's in Barrington, Marlowe's menu offers American cuisine with an Italian flair.

Marion Street Grille -

189 N. Marion St. - Oak Park

Raful Laraino, formerly the chef at Bucktown's Merlot Joe, presides over the kitchen here, turning out such dishes as shrimp Creole with rosemary...

Blu 47 -

4655 S. King Drive - Chicago (Grand Blvd/Oakland / Fuller Park)

Bronzeville welcomes another addition to its ongoing renaissance: an upscale American contemporary spot with a distinct Cajun/Creole tinge.

Deals & Specials:

• Half-price select appetizers and martinis
• Live jazz 8-9 p.m.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen -

921 Pasquinelli Drive - Westmont

A smaller spinoff of the Arlington Heights location, this restaurant adds a Cajun kick to seafood. The nautical motif -- complete with stuffed fish...

Trader Todd's -

3216 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

It's Cubs meets the Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hang, a top spot for umbrella drinks, tropical bar food and karaoke.

Deals & Specials:

• $2 bar menu (4-9 p.m.), $3 drafts
• Half-price food and drink

Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt -

1525 W. 79th St. - Chicago (Englewood/Auburn / Gresham)

This Cajun and Creole eatery calls Auburn Gresham home.