Average complete dinner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert:

$	Less than $10.00
$$	$10.00 - $25.00
$$$	$25.00 - $50.00
$$$$	More than $50.00

The Big Easy ($)

Small sandwich-shop sib of fishmonger's with an awesome muffuletta sandwich, large variety of po' boys, fried boudin balls, gumbo & daily seafood specials. Counter service.

Chisholm plaza, 1915 N. Central Expressway at Park (972) 424-5261. Sun-Thur 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-11.

Cajun Blues Cafe ($$)

Pleasing daytime atmosphere & entrees; nearly everything on the menu is good. Desserts fit for more upscale menu. Courteous staff; live music nightly.

3701 West Northwest Highway, Ste 173. (214) 350-3234. Mon-Thur 11-11, Fri 11-1am, Sat 4-1.

Copeland's ($$)

Dependable Creole & Cajun food keep customers coming. Picks include eggplant pirogue & blackened redfish. If you have room, band together & order mile-&-a-half-high ice cream pie.

5353 Belt Line, between Dallas Parkway & Preston. (972) 661-1883. Sun-Thur 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-mdnt.

Crescent City Cafe ($ to $$)

A little taste of Nawlins in Big D. Food is just enough; standout muffaletta, beignets, po' boys.

2615 Commerce. (214) 745-1900. Mon-Thur 8-9, Fri-Sat 8-10 pm.

Dodie's Seafood Cafe ($ to $$)

Laid-back spot draws crowd for crawfish boils, etouffe, juicy catfish fillets, po' boys on french bread.

2129 Greenville at Richmond. (214) 821-8890. Mon-Thur 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun noon-8.

Margaux's ($$)

Dallas' prime spot for Louisiana cooking, w upscale digs & neat but mild Cajun variations (crawfish & shrimp enchilada, popcorn crawfish). Daily specials (incl baked orange roughy w crawfish-studded tomato sauce) sure to please.

2404 Cedar Springs. (214) 740-1985. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30; dinner Thur 6-9.

New Orleans Seafood Parlor ($)

Cajun winners incl Creole gumbo, catfish etouffe, fried oysters, catfish po' boy.

3115 Live Oak at Hall. (214) 827-9070. Mon 11-3, Tue-Fri 11-10, Sat noon-10, Sun noon-7.

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe ($ to $$)

New digs at original location but still swamp gaudy; menu strikes good Cajun-heat balance with dishes as diverse as catfish, 'gator tail & boudin sausage. Save room for peach 'n' pecan bread pudding.

13949 N. Central Expressway (N of LBJ, S of Spring Valley). (972) 235-3700. Mon-Thur 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-mdnt. 2nd location:3712 Towne Crossing, Mesquite. (972) 686-9100. Sun-Thur 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-2.

SEAFOOD

Cajun Catfish ($ to $$)

This locally owned spot on Lake Ray Hubbard serves good gumbo, oysters on the half-shell & whole fried catfish. Pecan fried pie atreat, too. Very nice.

I-30 E at FM 740,Rockwall. (972) 771-9898. Mon-Sat 5-10:30, Sun noon-10.

Catfish Cove ($ to $$)

Excellent catfish, fried or grilled, served up in down-home atmosphere. Other offerings incl shrimp, oysters, frog legs.

3839 Belt Line, Sunnyvale. (972) 226-7210. Tue-Thur 5-9, Fri-Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-8.

Fishmonger's ($ to $$)

A long-standing favorite market-cafe often puts Cajun or Tex-Mex twist on seafood dishes. Boudin & gumbo great starters; winning entrees incl tuna fajitas & fried catfish.

1915 N Central Expressway (Chrisholm Plaza), Plano. (972) 423-3699. Mon-Thur 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun 11-9.

Galveston Island Seafood ($$)

Convivial, laid back place where more challenging items, such as scallops & crab cakes, often outshine standards. Live jazz Sun 2-5.

9901 Royal. (214) 348-8844. Mon-Thur 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 11:30-10:30, Sun 11:30-9:30.

Hook, Line & Sinker ($)

Great, near greaseless fried fish, coleslaw, fried okra & seasonal seafood delights. Check out cool presentation of tasty whole catfish.

3103 Lemmon at McKinney. (214) 965-0707. Sun-Thur 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11.

Joe's Seafood ($)

Super oyster bar serving all seafood essentials, incl gumbo & shrimp. Immaculate setting w plenty of seating indoors & outdoors.

4224 Ash (S of I-30 at Peak/Carroll exit). (214) 823-3681 or (214) 823-3682. Mon-Thur 11-mdnt.

Mainstream Fish House ($$)

Tricoastal seafood spot full of unexpected rewards, such as killer New Orleans bread pot shrimp & lightly glazed fish dishes.

11661 Preston (at Forest), Ste153. (214) 739-3474. Sun-Thur 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10 pm.

Newport's ($$ to $$$)

Irreproachably fresh seafood served in restored setting in West End Historical District. Reservations recommended.The Brewery,

703 McKinney. (214) 954-0220. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30; dinner ntly 5-10:30.

Nicholini's ($$ to $$$)

Familiar dishes done well & w style at small, buoyant N Dallas spot. All dishes reflect impressive attention to detail, from flawless lobster bisque to pan-seared Atlantic salmon (house speciality) to house-made potato chips that accompany crab cakes w smoked red pepper sauce. Some nonseafood items, too. Great novelty desserts. Mainly Calif wine list.

17370 Preston. (972) 735-9868. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30; dinner Sun-Thur 5:30-10, Fri-Sat 5:30-11.

Okeanos By Avner ($$ to $$$)

Normadic chef Avner Samuel serves up trademark Asian-influenced seafood creations, incl perfect halibut on leek compote w sweet herb sauce & crab fingers w kaffir lime appetizer. Some dishes survived Yellow transition as well, incl colorful salads & several entrees. Well-chosen wine list. Professional service.

5290 Belt Line at Montfort. (972) 490-8686. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner Mon-Sat 6-10.

Today's Seafood ($)

Good grilled shrimp & snow crab legs at modest, inexpensive counter - service spot. Tasty fried catfish and shish kebab, too.

1220 N. Town East Blvd, Ste 135, Mesquite. (972) 686-1666. Mon-Thur 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9.

Yoli's Seafood & Grill ($ to $$)

Bargain basement prices keep N Dallas seafood spot packed. Try crab Rangoon appetizer, shrimp scampi w linguine.

9220 Skillman at LBJ, Ste 124. (214) 341-3533. Mon-Thur 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat noon-11, Sun 11:30-9.

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