Driving along a bayou named “The Fork,” it’s no surprise to find plenty of places to stop for a memorable lunch or dinner. Want to eat like a local? You could join the lunch rush at landmark establishments like Politz’s Restaurant in Thibodaux or Harry’s PoBoys in Larose, but to be sure of hitting all the highlights, download a copy of the Cajun Bayou Food Trail, which charts a culinary course between all the top spots, all the way from Thibodaux to Port Fourchon. The Cajun Bayou Food Trail also features a “Passport” section. Collect a stamp from 15 participating restaurants and you’ll receive a complimentary t-shirt honoring your culinary commitment. Taking this self-guided culinary journey through Lafourche, you’ll discover a wealth of family-run restaurants serving creative dishes. Here are a few highlights.
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In Cut Off, Mommie Jo's keeps them coming back with fresh-caught seafood and rotating daily specials.
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A Mommie Jo's seafood platter hits all the right notes
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There's plenty of fresh fried seafood to find.
Mommie Jo’s Restaurant in Cut Off keeps them coming back with fresh-caught seafood and rotating daily specials. On a recent day those specials included shrimp fricassee, fried chicken with carrot soufflé, and a fried seafood stuffed potato. The restaurant is on the banks of Bayou Lafourche, so you can sit at a wooden table right on the water.
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At Bayou Boucherie, a sign on the building tells it like it is!
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Bayou Boucherie is kind of a carnivore's paradise.
Set a course for Raceland’s Bayou Boucherie Specialty Meat Market, for boudin, of course, but also platters of fresh cuts, kabob skewers, meatballs and sausage (the blue pepper honey sausage links are a house specialty). The store is a mecca for carnivores, renowned for house-made Hog Head cheese, various jerkies, boudin burritos, and a range of local seasonings. On the side of the building there’s a sign that reads “C’est si bon!” And yes, it’s so good.
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Dumplings lunch special at Thibodaux's Grady V's
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Dessert that's big enough to share
The signature side dishes available at Thibodaux’s Grady V’s spice up bistro fare that is rich in traditional Cajun flavors. The result: creative dishes including boudin egg rolls, red bean hummus, and blue crab beignets. During spring and summer, these flavorful dishes are served with a side of live music, on the restaurant’s back porch, with views across the tree-studded lawn.
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