Cecil’s New Orleans Bistro

North Coast & Redwoods


This 2nd-story eatery overlooks Main St and serves ambitious dishes that may have minted the California-Cajun style. Start with fried oysters before launching into the pork & okra gumbo. Check the website for nightly music events.


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