Creole Dining Guide

2830 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067 (map)

This chain restaurant gives a surprising cool vibe OTP. The massive portions are long on spice and flavor, and they give creative options like gator tail and whole boiled crayfish to please both the suburban families and adventurous foodies alike.

687 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (map)

Under Chef Gregg Herndon, Creole-accented Redfish has cred. Don't look for Mardi Gras beads, but instead expect low lighting, a sophisticated menu and thoughtful New Orleans-style cocktails.

410-B W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

This charming bistro cafe in downtown Decatur isn't as much Nawlins' as it is Euro, but the all-important fact here is they have those tough-to-find beignets on the menu. Thank Voila!

240 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

This Inman Park restaurant sports a fashionable speak-easy downstairs market that's chocked with pastries, coffees and po' boys. With menu's scratched on hanging chalkboards and an addictive crawfish cheesecake, this is Atlanta's most interesting Creole destination.

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

Channeling the eclectic style of the French Quarter and the old Southern Railway's Cresent Line to New Orleans, this happy old train depot is a perfect backdrop for Cajun cuisine.

1142 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (map)

A family-friendly chain that's based out of New Orleans, this Buckhead restaurant does Cajun food for the masses, plus steaks, burgers and pastas.