Editor Pick
Great Jones Cafe
- September 21, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
parramore from new york, New York
Is that a British rock star lounging behind curls of smoke at the next table? Probably. The Great Jones Cafe is a tiny hole in the wall that serves up, hands down, the best Cajun food in the city. The cornmeal-battered catfish is spicey, perfectly crisp on the outside and deliciously juicy on the inside. The garlic mashed potatoes or the collards are the sides to get. For an appetizer, I recommend the Cajun popcorn with spicey remoulade. The meal you'll get here won't be the cheapest you've ever had, but it will be among the best for what you pay. I'd put the catfish above what's served at the famed Blue Ribbon restaurant on Thompson in Soho. Crackling with atmosphere, and a hell of a good time. One of my all time favorite restaurants, this is one my friends from out of town rave about when they go home. Don't miss it (which you can easily do, since there's hardly a sign--look for the bright orange door). They have an outstanding brunch on Sunday, too. Note: they don't take credit cards.
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