At Prejean's Restaurant the Cajun French theme is inescapable - from the antique relics that grace the walls and the strains of traditional music wafting through the air to the joie de vivre of South Louisiana - it captures the heart of all who visit. Big Al, a life-size replica of a fourteen feet alligator is the centre of attraction, quite literally, as he sits in the middle of the dining area fiercely guarding an array of culinary honors.

An appetizer of crawfish enchiladas, lightly fried tender alligator filets and boulettes, or the seafood skillet fondeaux could be a good way to start. Bowls of gumbos and bisques are accompanied by French bread and salad, so choose between a dark roux and delicious seafood stock filled with succulent shrimps, chicken and sausage or smoked duck and andouille.

Desserts encompass the Cajun classic of gateau sirop, which combines an assortment of delicate spices blended together to make a delightful cake, served with Frangelica cream sauce.