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II TONY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD
105 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-0999
The Montalbano family has been in the business for more than 50 years. With Tony Jr. and Sr. working side by side, Italian specialties get double the quality control. Grilled shrimp pasta Mediterranean is tossed with tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives and fresh basil. Meanwhile, fried eggplant is stacked up with imported ham and three cheeses for the eggplant Samantha. The whole is drenched in shrimp cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
9 ROSES
1100 Stephens St., Gretna 366-7665
9 Roses, or Hoa Hang 9, is another in the arsenal of reasons why they call the West Bank the best bank. Try local seafood in Asian guise with shrimp, either wrapped around sugar cane, in light, crispy spring rolls or in the seafood salad. Non-seafood dishes include roasted quail and curry coconut chicken. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Tuesday. Credit cards. $
56 DEGREES
610 Poydras St. 212-5658
Fifty-six degrees is the optimum temperature for storing wine. It’s also the latest venture of Saigon-born Chef Minh Bui, located in the CBD’s 130-year-old Whitney Bank building. Forty-foot plaster ceilings and marble columns – both circa 1870s – are as opulent as Bui’s nearby Lemon Grass Restaurant in the International House Hotel is post-industrial minimalist. The cuisine at 56 Degrees has a slightly more American bent than its French-Vietnamese predecessor. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
201 RESTAURANT AND BAR
201 Decatur St. 561-0007
www.201restaurantandbar.com
Ambience is everything at a French Quarter restaurant competing with House of Blues next door. Well, almost everything. Chef Thaddeus Palmese puts in his two cents with celebrated edible items like steamed black mussels in a saffron tomato broth with sourdough croutons and the wild mushroom tagliatelle pasta with white truffle oil drizzle and fresh Parmesan shavings. Do the chocolate martini for dessert. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
827 1/2 TOULOUSE
827 Toulouse St. (Hotel St. Marie) 571-2888
There’s nothing halfway about it. This quiet, elegant French Quarter spot showcases classic Creole and Continental dishes in a comfortable atmosphere. Favorites include the eggplant Napoleon appetizer: breaded slices of eggplant in a creamy crawfish dill sauce. Or, go for the luxurious pan-seared foie gras in lobster cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$$
ABITA BREW PUB
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs 892-5837
www.abita.com
Can’t get enough of Abita beer? Then try the brewpub’s popular crab claw appetizer, marinated and sauteed in Abita Amber. For an entree, go for the seafood stuffed eggplant pireau topped with shrimp cream sauce and served with Red Hot Smashed Potatoes and vegetables. New on tap is the monthly brewer’s choice, which now features Hefe-Weizen, an unfiltered wheat beer brewed with bananas and cloves. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ACME OYSTER HOUSE
724 Iberville St. 522-5973
7306 Lakeshore Drive 282-9200
519 E. Boston St., Covington 898-0667
When you have been voted the best fried seafood by readers’ polls, you have a reputation to protect. Acme delivers seafood in a variety of ways, whether it is served on a plate, stuffed in a loaf of French bread or piled into a bowl. And most customers come back for more. Many love the oyster bar for that endless supply of Gulf dwellers that are shucked at a steady pace. The Lakefront and Covington menus differ slightly. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ADAM’S BARBECUE
1246 Franklin Ave. 942-1100
A family business born from backyard barbecues, Adam’s is known for a now-perfected smoking technique that makes even the strong-willed salivate. Adam and wife Gerri, along with son Adam Jr., use the family recipe to satisfy strangers with ribs (beef or pork) and chicken plates, served with sliced white bread and two of Gerri’s classic side dishes (baked beans, potato salad or macaroni and cheese). No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Cash only. $
AGAVE
3242 Magazine St. 895-5525
Taking its name from a genus of plants native to tropical America and the Southwestern U.S., Agave offers Southwestern fare for the hungry diner. Start with an Agave margarita to cool the senses, and follow it with the seafood paella, a stew filled with a mixture of local seafood (including shrimp, mussels and clams). No reservations. Lunch Friday and Saturday (summer only) and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
ALBERTINE’S TEA ROOM
3811 St. Charles Ave. (Columns Hotel) 899-9308
www.thecolumns.com
The spacious veranda makes the Columns a favorite local spot for sipping champagne and Sazeracs as the streetcars rumble past. But you might not be as quick to discover the restaurant hidden in back. Follow the smells of honey and pecan pork medallions with apple brandy reduction, or shrimp prepared with cane syrup, hot sauce and herb butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
ALBERTO’S CAFÉ
625 St. Phillip St. 522-0300
Chef Alberto has spent years tossing pastas, grilling seafood and browning paneed veal in New Orleans. Now he’s doing it in his own cafe next door to Flanagan’s Pub. His eggplant Michelle is a saute of eggplant, garlic and Italian sausage in a marinara sauce, and the chicken Cordon Bleu is stuffed with imported blue cheese. Like all entrees, both are served with a dinner salad and linguine marinara. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Checks and cash. $$
ALEX PATOUT’S LOUISIANA RESTAURANT
221 Royal St. 525-7788
www.patout.com
Much-celebrated Chef Alex Patout dresses up the tastes of Cajun country and brings them to the city at his signature restaurant revered for its ability to capture the soul of Louisiana cuisine. In addition to the famed Louisiana turtle cabbage rolls, Patout also offers cochon du lait, a whole pig roasted slowly, sliced and served with home-style pork gravy, Cajun rice, sweet potato praline ice cream and spiced apple chutney. New is the "sizzling summer special," a four-course affair priced at $19.95. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
ALEXIS’ CHICKEN SHACK
2216 S. Claiborne Ave. 524-8807
Fried chicken fans who haven’t yet made it to this Claiborne Avenue gem should be ashamed. Even if your preference is a thick, dark batter (at Alexis’, its thin and golden), your appreciation for the perfection of one dish will skyrocket once you do. The rest of the menu is limited to seafood plates, po-boys, potato salad and fries; there’s no seating, but there are plenty of friends in line. No reservations. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, late-night Friday and Saturday. Cash only. $
ALL NATURAL FOODS AND DELI
5517 Magazine St. 891-2651
Daily lunch specials are the best way to go at this casual-crunchy Uptown eatery. Tempeh gumbo and veggie stir-fries are customer favorites. Soups, smoothies, sandwiches and deli case items like hummus, baba ghanoush and bean salads are more smart buys. Everything is homemade, fresh and healthy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
ALLEGRO BISTRO
1100 Poydras St. 582-2350
CBDers love the large central bar for post-work partying. They also come for lunches in the art deco restaurant situated on the ground floor of the Energy Centre. Seal any deal over tilapia saute a la meuniere with angel hair pasta. And where else can you find a sausage salad? Spinach and andouille match up with mushrooms, red onion, apple-smoked bacon and cider vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $$
ALONSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT
587 Central Ave., Jefferson 733-2796
Besides a hearty standard menu, the mother-son team of Richard and Beatrice Pomes offers plenty of hard-to-resist specials in their homey neighborhood eatery. It’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Tuesday and Thursday, with $1-per-pound boiled crawfish also available on Thursdays. If seafood doesn’t float your boat, the hamburger steak with grilled onions, potato and vegetables is a winner. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE ALPINE RESTAURANT
620 Chartres St. 523-3005
Cool and quaint in the heart of the French Quarter, Chef-owner Amer Bader’s spot covers all spectrums of standard fare. In addition to the slew of seafood, steaks, po boys and salad offerings, customers clamor for the barbecue shrimp, either for an appetizer or entree with salad and French bread. The popular eggs Florentine gives breakfast diners two poached eggs atop an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise against a backdrop of creamed spinach. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
ANDREA’S
3100 19th St., Metairie 834-8583
www.nolaandreas.com
This summer, Chef-owner Andrea Apuzzo is cooking from his cookbook Andrea’s Light, offering daily three-course menus of heath-conscious meals. A recent compilation featured grilled shrimp, baby white veal paillard and sugarless chocolate mousse. On the naughtier side are Andrea’s homemade pastas and extensive wine list. Private dining rooms are available for receptions and banquets. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
ANDREW JAEGER’S BACK KITCHEN
321-325 Exchange Place 522-9669
Although the Back Kitchen uses the same kitchen as Jaeger’s House of Seafood, the menus don’t intersect much. Out back, the chef concentrates on New Orleans pot cooking, like gumbo, jambalaya, collard greens and butter beans. Snag a table in the alleyway at night and mingle with vegetarians and serious gourmands from the other restaurants down the way. No reservations. Breakfast (until 2 p.m.), lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
ANDREW JAEGER’S HOUSE OF SEAFOOD
622 Conti St. 522-4964
An elegant restaurant with a funky twist, Jaeger’s offers Louisiana seafood favorites in the heart of the French Quarter. Don’t miss the local favorite: shrimp Drago, a trio of jumbo shrimp prepared with crab sauce, blackened with classic bordelaise sauce, stuffed with crabmeat and flamed in brandy cream sauce. Keep your eyes peeled for Chef-owner Jaeger, who sometimes sits in with the live band. Private dining rooms available. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
ANDY MESSINA’S
2717 Williams Blvd., Kenner 469-7373
Chef Roosevelt Johnson is still reassuring Kenner’s palates with Messina’s homemade lasagna and other long-standing seafood and New Orleans Italian favorites. The veal Spedine is a standout: baby veal stuffed with eggplant dressing, smothered in marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. Steak and seafood specials nightly. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
ANSELMO’S
3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie 889-1212
Chef Tina Anselmo chops the garlic, seasons the meatballs and watches over the classic red sauce at this family eatery. Veal parmigiana is a comfort, while the Alyse salad is a palate puncher with bleu cheese, bacon, red onion, Roma tomatoes and sugared pecans with spring greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
ANTHONY’S SEAFOOD & LOBSTER HOUSE
1 Poydras St. (Riverwalk) 524-1243
Anthony’s might be in a mall, but it’s quite a few steps up from the food court (it‘s on the second floor, to be exact). They say it’s the home of blackened lobster, boiled with lemon, garlic and Cajun seasoning and then finished on the grill. If you’re one to buck the system, Anthony’s serves all kinds of other seafood – blackened, grilled or fried – and plenty of steaks. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ANGELI ON DECATUR
1141 Decatur St. 566-0077
Despite its location in the middle of the Decatur Street bar strip, Angeli on Decatur goes beyond the offerings of most menus that cater to alcohol-induced appetites. Start off with the Divine Portabella appetizer, a portobello mushroom with chicken and spinach topped with creamy spiced red pepper sauce. Eclectic choices such as beef or chicken shish kebabs marinated in caciki sauce complement the standard array of burgers and pizzas. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
ANGELO BROCATO’S
214 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-0078
Select a slice of a New Orleans tradition at this old-fashioned Mid-City sweet shop. A unique operation that has earned institution status, Angelo Brocato’s supplies many area restaurants with their famed spumoni and cannoli shells with white chocolate and chocolate cream for stuffing. Try Italian fresh fruit ices, like summery watermelon and peach. Open daily. Credit cards. $
ANTOINE’S
713 St. Louis St. 581-4422
www.antoines.com
A venerable New Orleans classic since 1840, this French Quarter institution is now in its fifth generation of family ownership. Little has changed, and with good reason. The menu is still written entirely in French, and all 15 dining rooms exude their distinct brand of elegance. Musts are the oysters Rockefeller, Antoine’s creation and signature item. The oysters a la Foch are fried and served on toast buttered with foie gras and Colbert sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
ANTONIO’S WINE CELLAR
601 Terry Pkwy., Ste. N, Terrytown, 361-1332
When in the mood to go casual and get cozy on the cheap, the offerings of Antonio’s are a perfect order. Select your own wine from a cellar too vast for a list, complementing homemade recipes that put a unique spin on Italian standards. Featured dishes include the grilled shrimp and asparagus salad topped with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Friday and Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
THE APPLE SEED SHOPPE INC.
336 Camp St. 529-3442
As healthy as it sounds, the Apple Seed offers wholesome alternatives to vegetarians, granola types and diners looking for a break from cream sauces and fried foods. The selections include homey soups, huge salads and an ambrosial fruit salad topped with coconut shreds, granola and honey. The avocado, egg and Swiss cheese sandwich is stacked on whole grain bread with tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and canola mayonnaise. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch weekdays. Cash and checks only. $
ARNAUD’S
813 Bienville St. 523-5433
www.arnauds.com
Presented as classic Creole cuisine perfected in its simplicity, Arnaud’s is a quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Home of the oysters Bienville, Arnaud’s other signature item is the shrimp Arnaud – chilled boiled shrimp marinated in remoulade sauce. Another classic is the trout meuniere, a crispy fried fillet of speckled trout set aglow by a mix of veal stock, lemon and butter. Their legendary wine cellar holds the ideal accompaniment to any meal. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
ARTESIA
21516 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs 892-1662
www.artesiarestaurant.com
While tucked away in the cozy confines of a historic house in Abita Springs, the highly touted cuisine of Chef John Besh can match anything offered in the city. Especially inviting is the slow-roasted tender young duck, served with creamy wild rice and asparagus with rosemary honey. A regular’s favorite is Captain Pete’s oysters on the half shell with a crust of brioche, Parmesan cheese and horseradish. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wednesday through Friday, dinner Wednesday through Sunday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
ASAHI
709 St. Charles Ave. 528-9008
Tucked inside the CBD is this haven for Japanese dining, with a varied offering of sushi including Toshio: fresh avocado, crabstick, asparagus, tuna and fresh salmon, all rolled in a cucumber. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
AUGUST MOON CHINESE RESTAURANT
3635 Prytania St. 899-5122
Casual and cheap, this longtime neighborhood favorite features classic Chinese cuisine, as well as recently added Vietnamese specialties. Regulars pack it in for the seafood pan-fried noodles and the orange beef. The Happy Family is a chef’s specialty – a mix of shrimp, beef, chicken and roast pork with a "happy mix" of broccoli, bok choy, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and baby corn. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
AURORA SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
4100 General DeGaulle Drive (Aurora Village Shopping Center) 398-0470
Gary and Janice Nungesser invite you to sample from their long menu of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. An 18-ounce choice ribeye is only $10.95 on Tuesdays, served with garlic-buttered potatoes or fries. The seafood platter of usual suspects is another signature. Or, try shrimp five ways: cocktail, stuffed, barbecued, fried and boiled. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
THE AVENUE PUB
1732 St. Charles Ave. 586-9243
For the late-night gourmand, what could be better? Open to satisfy appetites of all hours, The Avenue Pub offers an extensive menu with all the munchie classics: spicy wings, nachos, po-boys, burgers, etc. Good at all hours, but the patrons operating on the vampire circuit make for quite a show while you wait. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
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