Chattanooga has no shortage of casual dining, but finding one that breaks out of the “traditional” Mexican, burgers or chain-based fare can be a challenge. N’awlins Big Easy Bistro attempts to deliver, and does so, with some caveats.
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As expected by the name, Cajun items such as chicken and andouille gumbo ($6) and a range of po’ boy sandwiches (from smothered Cajun chicken, $7, to oyster, $8.50) are easy to find and offer wide variety for palate and pocketbook.
We chose traditional Louisiana dinners; the Italian-inspired muffuletta sandwich ($8) with a side of red beans and rice for an additional $1.50 and the crawfish étouffée ($11).
All arrived to our table promptly and cooked well. Since my date and I both have family in the Crescent City, we have high expectations of how New Orleans food should taste.