Crawfish is on the menu of every Cajun restaurant in Seattle
New Orleans and Seattle are on opposite corners of the country, yet that doesn't prevent a number of authentic Cajun restaurants from being located in Seattle. Seattle is a cosmopolitan city with residents who settle there from all corners of the globe. Seattle is also a city that loves its food, and since nearly every ethnic and regional cuisine can be found in its restaurants, it's no wonder that Cajun cuisine, and its sibling Creole cuisine, are well represented in the waterfront city.
Bayou On First
In the iconic Pike Place Market, just steps away from an abundance of local seafood and produce, Bayou on First serves up freshly-cooked Cajun food every day of the week. All of the familiar Cajun items are on the menu, like gumbos and jambalaya. Crawfish is represented in a breakfast omelet and the classic crawfish etoufee. Several Po-boy sandwiches are available for lunch and dinner.
Bayou On First
1523 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-624-2598
bayouon1st.com
Crawfish King
The menu for Crawfish King lists the standards like Po-boys, crawfish etoufee, and plenty of seafood, but the specialty of the house is the Cajun seafood boil. Crawfish is ordered by the pound and comes to the table in a boiling bag. Potatoes, corn and sausage can be added to the order. The restaurant is located in the International District and is open every day of the week, as of April 2010.
Crawfish King
725 South Lane Street
Seattle, WA 98104
206-623-3622
seattlecrawfishking.com
Marcela's Creole Cookery
Specializing in Cajun and New Orleans dishes, Marcela's Creole Cookery is as authentic as it gets. The owners of the restaurant relocated to Seattle from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, to the gratification of diners and restaurant critics who tout the restaurant's Muffaletta sandwich as the best in town. Unique menu items like crawfish pies and fried alligator add to the authenticity. The Pioneer Square restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and is closed on Sunday.
Marcela's Creole Cookery
106 James St.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-223-0042
marcelascreolecookery.com
New Orleans Creole Restaurant
The menu here is extensive and crawfish is only served in season. Specialties of the house include a Cajun fish court bouillon and seafood etoufee. Gumbo and jambalaya comes with a vegetarian option. Live music is played every night at the restaurant, ranging from Dixieland to blues and jazz. The restaurant is located in Pioneer Square and is open for lunch and dinner every weekday. Weekend hours are variable, depending on the season and the Seattle Seahawks football team game days. The restaurant recommends calling ahead of time to verify opening times on weekends.
New Orleans Creole Restaurant
114 1st Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-2563
neworleanscreolerestaurant.com
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