New York/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 20, 2019
The 5 best Cajun/Creole spots in New York City Photo: Oceanic Boil/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Cajun/Creole spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Cajun/Creole spots around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Soco

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Topping the list is Soco. Located at 509 Myrtle Ave. (between Ryerson Street and Grand Avenue) in Clinton Hill, the Cajun/Creole and soul food spot is the most popular Cajun/Creole restaurant in New York City, boasting four stars out of 2,006 reviews on Yelp.

2. Oceanic Boil

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Next up is Jackson Heights' Oceanic Boil, situated at 84-20 37th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 428 reviews on Yelp, the bar and Cajun/Creole spot, serving seafood, steak and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Sugar Freak

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Astoria's Sugar Freak, located at 37-11 30th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Cajun/Creole breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 1,591 reviews.

4. Claw Daddy's

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Claw Daddy's, a Cajun/Creole spot in the Lower East Side, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,454 Yelp reviews. Head over to 185 Orchard St. (between Houston and Stanton streets) to see for yourself.

5. 1803

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Last but not least, there's 1803, a Tribeca favorite with 4.5 stars out of 246 reviews. Stop by 82 Reade St. to hit up the bar and Cajun/Creole spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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