Best Cajun Restaurants in Downtown

We went for Valentine’s Day dinner. While I’d not call the restaurant romantic; I’d say it’s one of the best values in Bmore. The food from our appetizers of Bacon wrapped Scallops and Shrimp and Grits to our mains (Jambalaya and a Hot Stack Cstfish) were both amazing. Large portions with lots of Andouille Sausage and Seafood in the Jambalaya. The portions were enough for three meals. We added the Cornbread and it was worth it. Desserts we delish. The had their take on bread pudding and their chocolate silk pie. Both were worth it. All that plus a drink each and the bill was less than $165 before tip.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is a great seafood spot in DC! They had a selection of 6 different oysters to choose from and had an extensive menu of other seafood options. I do think the price of the oysters were somewhat expensive ($3.40 per oyster), but would be a good option for a happy hour after work sitting at the bar. Overall, I loved the ambience, food, and service. Great drinks, too!! I got the espresso martini and it was lovely.

Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere!! I would recommend it to my other friends in the area

My goodness, the roux--it is perfect, making the gumbo the best I've had outside of NOLA and H-town in years. That alone made the meal. Also loved the hush puppies (who knew). For my main the pork tender was perfectly cooked and beautifully matched with mustard cream. My friend had the short rib, which I tried and loved. The only misfire was the strawberry shortcake, which was too sweet, breading too dense, and only one strawberry. My friend's bread pudding was superb. The service was excellent, water refilled consistently, food arrived at a nice pace. Kudos to Dauphine's, I'll be back with a cajun spring in my step. Thank you!