Enjoy Cajun cuisine, such as crawfish, in the Atlanta area.
The Atlanta area is known as the bountiful region where Scarlett O'Hara vowed in "Gone With the Wind to never go hungry again and that statement rings true today. A number of restaurants in the area serve fine cuisine of every type. Cajun cuisine is served here at several popular restaurants and is prepared to reflect the true taste of the South. Catch a Hawk's game in Atlanta or a Falcon's game and spend long days shopping and sight-seeing. By night take to a hot night club after having a spicy Cajun meal.
McKinnon's Louisiane Restaurant
McKinnon's Louisane Restaurant is centrally located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Enjoy Creole and Cajun cuisine and a full bar in an upscale atmosphere decorated in dark woods and bathed in dim mood lighting. Choose from fresh seafood dishes that include such ingredients as shrimp, calamari, spicy crawfish, crab, trout and flounder. A number of chicken and steak meals are also offered. Like many other Cajun restaurants, McKinnon's Louisiane Restaurant serves a long list of gumbos. Finish your meal with a treat from the full dessert menu.
McKinnon's Louisiane Restaurant
3209 Maple Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-237-1313
mckinnons.com
The Depeaux Restaurant
The Depeaux Restaurant is located just minutes from Atlanta and brings an authentic Louisiana vibe to the area. A combination of a bustling and exciting environment, Cajun seasonings and a New Orleans Creole-style menu make the Depeaux Restaurant a fun place to enjoy a spicy meal. Start with appetizers, such as fried frog legs, crawfish bread and tender alligator pieces. The Depeaux Restaurant is known for signature soups that include gumbos, creamed bisques and crawfish etouffee. Salads, sandwiches, side dishes and desserts are also available.
The Depeaux Restaurant
303 E. Howard Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-7234
thedepeaux.com
Hal's
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution awarded Hal's the 2008 "Best Steak in Atlanta" award. A diverse menu at Hal's combimes Cajun, Creole and Italian-influenced menu items in an inviting casual bistro-style space. Live music that includes jazz and blues is played every evening in Hals' full bar, which serves a number of cocktails, beers and more than 100 fine wines. Hal's cooks a number of seafood, lamb, veal, beef and poultry meals over an open flame grill and also offers appetizers, soups, salads and pasta. Popular dishes include bacon-wrapped filet mignon, roasted chicken, duckling, trout served with crab meat and veal chops.
Hal's
30 Old Ivy Road Northeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404-261-0025
hals.net
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