St. Louis, MO
Sister Cities Cajun is St. Louis’s #1 in Cajun, from 1 local’s ranking.
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Sourced from the local food press. As seen in St. Louis Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Broadway Oyster Bar · Downtown
This South Broadway institution pairs New Orleans atmosphere and live music with andouille, chicken and seafood gumbo. Order a bowl with whatever is playing that night.
Evangeline's Bistro and Music House · Central West End
Owner Don Bailey developed a love for New Orleans food while volunteering after Hurricane Katrina. His Championship Gumbo starts with a light roux and adds Gulf shrimp, Louisiana crawfish tails, andouille, smoked sausage and chicken. Order it at this Central West End restaurant, including at jazz brunch.
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill · South County
Gulf Shores serves two takes on gumbo: a spicy crawfish and okra version, and one with chicken and andouille. Owner Harry Parker opened the restaurant around his family's cooking.
Sister Cities Cajun · Marine Villa
Sister Cities serves a seafood gumbo with a dark roux packed with shrimp, crawfish and catfish. Owner Travis Parfait draws on his upbringing in Louisiana's Mississippi Delta. Order the gumbo on South Broadway.
Gumbo 2 Geaux · Alton
This Alton kitchen makes two gumbos: one with chicken and smoked pork sausage, and a seafood version with shrimp, crab, chicken and pork sausage. Order a bowl and leave room for beignets.
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