Cajun in the City?

[trinyc]

Hello chowhounders! I am looking to try a good cajun restaurant this weekend. Have been to Delta Grill in the past but was wondering if there is anything other good places to try?

Please help!

[hon]

How about Great Jones Cafe or Maras Homemade?

www.greatjonescafe.com

www.marashomemade.com

[egit]

I haven't been to Mara's, but I had a coworker from NO who enjoyed Mara's. He said it was good but pricey, considering it's cajun.

[foodchow]

I was at Mara's a few weeks back, the food was very good. The wait staff consists of a mother, father, and daughter, so the place has a nice homestyle feel to it.

[colewynne]

There used to be an outpost of Jacques-imos (one of my favorite places in New Orleans) on Columbus in the 70s. I don't know if it is still there as I received a distressed call from a friend last week saying it had closed and wondering if it has moved. I was too busy to check on that. Not as good as in NOLA but a good place for a homesick cajun girl who needs an Abita, cornbread and some crawfish!!

[JungMann]

They closed last year.

[colewynne]

Thanks for letting me know although I am crying and missing home!! Guess I'm back to homemade!!

[amlai]

I was there relatively recently (in the last 6 months), so I thought that this information was incorrect, but when I tried to call their phone number, I get a message saying that the number has been temporarily disconnected.

I only know of Delta Grill, Acme Bar, and Live Bait. I recall thinking that Delta Grill was the best of them. Live Bait is okay, but what do I know... I'm definitely no expert.

[trinyc]

thanks to all!

[small h]

Acme Bar & Grill is hit or miss, but I think some of their stuff (fried okra, catfish, mashed potatoes) is great.

http://www.acmebarandgrill.com/index....

[LeahBaila]

Yikes, not really. I think that Delta Grill is as good as it gets in NYC. :(

[JungMann]

I have to agree with LeahBaila here. I grew up with several hearty Louisianans in the family and there isn't much in NYC that even approaches real, homemade Cajun.