The Best Creole and Cajun Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"The late Jonathan Gold once called Stevie’s “the best gumbo this side of New Orleans.” Today, it still holds that title, thanks to chef-owner Lauren Perry, who, along with her sisters Cameron and Morgan, continues to operate this beloved LA institution. Stevie’s, named after their father Stephen, first opened in 1986 with a menu of mostly traditional Creole dishes, expanding to Encino and eventually relocating to this casual Mid-City location on Pico Boulevard. Today, menu highlights include the unmissable gumbo, shrimp po’boys, and jambalaya. Though not quite Creole or Cajun, Stevie’s also serves tacos on Tuesdays at reasonable prices for the neighborhood." - Mona Holmes