
Poboys, crabs, crawfish, and much more! See a store nearest you and place your order now.
The Original Cajun Seafood is a family-owned restaurant chain in New Orleans that has been operating since 1995. They are well-known for their fresh, boiled seafood and Cajun-inspired dishes like po’ boys, crawfish, and yak-ka-mein.
Locations & Hours
The restaurant operates four main locations throughout the city:
Uptown: 2730 South Broad Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Treme: 1479 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Downtown: 1901 Almonaster Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
East: 7020 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Seafood Boils: Specializing in hot and spicy boiled crawfish, shrimp, and crabs.
Cajun Specialties: Their menu includes po’ boys, fried rice, gumbo, and unique local favorites like yak-ka-mein.
Catering: They offer catering services for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
Source: The Original Cajun Seafood – New Orleans, Louisiana

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