If you happen to be visiting California and develop a craving for spicy grilled Cajun food, you are in luck. There are several resaurants located statewide from Sacramento in Northern California to the Los Angeles area. Count on fun decor, colorful cocktails, speciality beers and a party atmosphere while you relax and dine.
The menu at Bud's Louisiana Cafe features a combination of New Orleans Creole and Cajun cuisine, including such items as jambalaya, grilled chicken po'boy sandwiches, sauteed catfish and Creole cordon bleu. Bud's Louisiana Cafe in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego imparts New Orleans style with colorful music-themed art amidst a sea theme with fishing nets and lanterns. Live music plays every weekend evening, and catering and booking for large parties is available.
Celestin's is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento near the State Capitol. The restaurant is meant to make you feel like you are visiting New Orleans and Jamaica all wrapped int one. The space is vibrant and painted with sea murals and art is featured that focuses on Jazz musicians and their instruments. Celestin's offers a long bar that serves a number of beers such as Red Stripe and a long list of colorful mixed cocktails including homemade sangria and minty mojitos. Dine on meals such as gumbo, jambalya and other classics or try a more unique dish like the ultra-spicy panini garlic toast which is served with Black Forest ham tapanade.
Located in the Financial District of San Francisco, Cajun Pacific is a choice destination for locals and travelers. The atmosphere of the space is distinctively Cajun with a New Orleans vibe and the decor reflects that. The space is decorated with art featuring colorful sea images and Mardi Gras masks and beads to create a party atmosphere. Order a standard-issue dish such as gumbo or crawfish pie or opt for something hot off the grill. The grill at Cajun Pacific is a key focus and constantly churns out spicy sausages, meats for sandwiches, barbecued shrimp and a number of choice steaks. The menu at Cajun Pacific changes every week and reservations are recommended.
Get your fill of grilled seafood, sausages and steaks at Ragin Cajun Cafe and don't forget to order a side of the restaurant's signature red beans and rice. Located in El Segundo, California, the restaurant imparts the feel of a Louisiana bayou. Start with oysters, frog legs or a spicy shrimp cocktail and then move on to a signature entree from the grill such as blackened salmon or blackened catfish served with your choice of side dishes. Colorful cocktails are served at a full bar.
