Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Luz Restaurant, Cap't Loui and Two Boots Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap cajun & creole restaurants in Manhattan. Great cajun & creole food that fits your budget.
Manhattan's Cheap Cajun & Creole Destinations
Manhattan offers a surprising array of budget-friendly spots where the bold, spicy flavors of the Bayou meet the heart of the city. This collection highlights diverse interpretations of Southern soul, ranging from the Cajun-inspired crusts at Two Boots Pizza to the fresh, seasoned catches at Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood. Whether you are craving the comforting American classics of Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too or a unique Italian-Creole fusion, these affordable eateries prove you do not have to travel to New Orleans for an authentic taste of the Gulf.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Cajun & Creole Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Cajun & Creole Food
- Luz Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Cap't Loui · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Alligator Pear · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Baylander · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Le Bilboquet · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Lavittas · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Seafood From The Soul · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood · rated 3.7/5: Seafood.
- Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood · rated 3.6/5: Seafood.
- Chocolat Restaurant Lounge · rated 3/5: American.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 3/5: American.
- Two Boots Pizza: Italian.
- Two Boots Pizza Upper West Side: Italian.
- Margaritaville: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
