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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in New Pittsburgh Courier and Pittsburgh City Paper. Updated August 2026.
ROUX ORLEANS · Chateau
Roux Orleans gives Chef Michael Barnes a permanent North Side home for New Orleans cooking. The New Pittsburgh Courier reports on gumbo, jambalaya, dirty rice, po'boys, gator, crawfish etouffee, and shrimp with grits. The restaurant grew from Barnes's catering work and opened this location in April 2026.
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar · East Liberty
Muddy Waters pairs an oyster bar with a cooked menu rooted in Cajun food. Pittsburgh City Paper notes gumbo and po'boys among the Highland Avenue restaurant's defining dishes. Shellfish, cocktails, and a lively dining room broaden the experience without displacing the Louisiana influence at its center.