Cajun Swamp, Fullerton

Some restaurants are formal affairs, complete with white linens and endless tiny forks. Not so at Cajun Swamp—referred to fondly by most as just "The Swamp". Eating crawfish is never a delicate affair, that's why butcher paper takes the place of starched linens, and grown folks wear bibs with a smile on their faces. Other New Orleans-style dishes include jambalaya, po’boys, and crab legs. In the background of the main event, flat-screen TVs play sports and music to add to the casual ambiance. On weekends, The Swamp stays open until 2 a.m., perfect to grab a late-night snack or to plan a midnight raid to rescue frog legs from their top halves and give them a safe stomach to hide in.