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The town of Smithfield, North Carolina is popular for tourists interested in exploring its historic downtown area. The small town conducted a city census in 2003 and counted a population of 11,601. Smithfield is located approximately 30 miles east of Raleigh, approximately 125 miles from the eastern coast and 104 miles north of the South Carolina state line. If you are in the area and looking for a fun place to eat, a number of Cajun restaurants are located within 25 minutes of the city. - The Big Easy is a popular restaurant located just over 20 minutes from the heart of Smithfield. The vibe of this club is meant to bring a taste of the party atmosphere of Mardi Gras to North Carolina. Live music is often featured. The look of the restaurant is raw and industrial and consists of exposed venting, exposed brick walls and concrete floors. Popular menu items include traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine such as jambalaya and gumbo and signature items such as Caribbean dusted salmon coated in spices and a big easy philly sandwich made with ribeye steak.
The Big Easy
222 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-832-6082
thebigeasync.com - Chef's Palette Restaurant & Bar opened in June of 2010 and is quickly gaining popularity in the area. The restaurant is located less than 20 minutes from Smithfield and offers a diverse and eclectic menu of Cajun and Creole dishes. Popular dishes include items such as pixie fried dixie chix which combines a cornish rock hen injected with jalapeno tabasco and marinated in cilantro, lime and crushed cumin. The dish is deep fried like your own personal cajun turkey. The restaurant also serves a long list of soups, salads and sandwiches. Live entertainment is featured on the weekend and a full bar serves a full menu of cocktails.
Chef's Palette Restaurant & Bar
3460 Ten Ten Rd
Cary, NC 27539
919-267-6011
chefspaletterestaurantandbar.com - Tony's Bourbon Street Oyster Bar is also located in Cary, North Carolina and is known for the live entertainment that it features on its full patio. The restaurant features a raw oyster bar and also serves a number of cajun and creole items known to spicy hot and colorful. House specialties include chicken and sausage grilled or blackened with andouille sausage over creole sauce and served with sauteed vegetables and hot and spicy chicken alfredo that combines chicken with tasso ham, mushrooms and tomatoes and spinach in a spicy cream sauce. A full bar is also on site.
Tony's Bourbon Street Oyster Bar
107 Edinburgh S Dr
Cary, NC 27511
919-462-6226
tonysbourbonstreet.com
The Big Easy
Chef's Palette Restaurant & Bar
Tony's Bourbon Street Oyster Bar
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