Seattle, Washington is well known for its fine dining and overall cuisine experiences, in addition to the numerous golf courses--four of which are award-winning--in the greater area Seattle area. Though far from the Cajun area of the Southern Bayou, there are a number of Cajun and Creole restaurants throughout Seattle. When traveling to Seattle, dining on the waterfront is strongly recommended. If you are looking for a Cajun bite accompanied by breathtaking waterfront views after a day on the green, there are three options for this combined experience.
Jemil's Creole Cafe
Jemil's is located on Seattle's Lake Washington waterfront and offers views of the water along with your traditional Cajun foods. The atmosphere is quaint and welcoming, putting your dining experience into a mode of relaxation. Jemil's is known for its popular crawfish etoufee, one of the best items on the menu, while their other famous dishes like the shrimp po' boy and jambalaya continue to bring customers back again and again.
Jemil's Creole Cafe
4223 East Lee Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-7501
Bayou on 1st
Bayou on 1st is across the street from the Seattle waterfront and offers some of the best fried catfish in the city, but is also well known for its gumbos. Right in the heart of the popular Pike Place Market, Bayou on 1st offers an exciting place to enjoy authentic Cajun food in an atmosphere unique to Seattle.
Bayou on 1st
1523 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-2598
New Orleans Creole Restaurant
Like Bayou on 1st, New Orleans Creole Restaurant is across the street from the waterfront and offers a variety of fantastic Cajun food. The appetizers at New Orleans Creole Restaurant include pan-fried oysters with Creolaise dip and Cajun chicken wings. Popular dinner items include chicken au vin, chicken rochambeau, steak Creole, and seafood etoufee. They also have nightly music ranging from jazz to blues. New Orleans Creole Restaurant is in the historic area of Seattle, offering a cultural experience while dining out.
New Orleans Creole Restaurant
114 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2563
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R. Seth Mossman publishes a monthly alternative news and entertainment newspaper designed specifically for the local venue in Cedar Rapids, IA. He has experience in political, military, entertainment, cuisine, financial, publishing and other areas of literary concern. Mossman studied business at Olympic College.
