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MACARONI GRILL
3410 US Hwy. 190, Mandeville 727-1998
www.macaronigrill.com
You’re not likely to see any grilled macaroni here. Still, the restaurant’s menu is a long list of pastas and Italian-inspired entrees, many of which are grilled. One house specialty features grilled chicken and portobello mushrooms topped with smoked mozzarella and served with spinach orzo. Macaroni Grill doesn’t take reservations per se, but your wait will shorten if you utilize the "call ahead system." Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP
2368 Magazine St., 522-3107
Fifty is the magic number ... of years the Magazine Po-Boy Shop has been building sandwiches like its signature roast beef, shrimp and oyster po-boys. The goods here are made from scratch, from tomato sauce on the eggplant Parmesan to olive dressing for the muffaletta. Tomorrow morning, take a ham, egg and cheese po-boy on buttered bread with fresh hash browns and homemade biscuits. Delivery for orders $20 or more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
MAGNOLIA CAFÉ
200 Chartres St. 524-4478
This family-style restaurant has something for everyone — or at least everyone who loves seafood and traditional Creole cuisine. Oysters are a big draw here, as are the Louisiana blue crabcakes. Or how about blackened catfish topped with crawfish etouffee? And if you crave seafood the moment you wake up, try a seafood omelette with garlic potatoes and toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash and travelers checks only. $$
MAGNOLIA GRILL
315 N. Vermont, Covington 893-0402
Pineapple (the name of Magnolia Grill’s Hawaiian chef) is responsible for the casual restaurant’s dedication to making everything from scratch, even mayonnaise. Magnolia’s American cuisine ranges from burgers to pastas to seafood entrees. Call to register a child for Magnolia’s monthly etiquette classes, during which children learn how to use a napkin, how not to slurp soup and how to order from a children’s menu. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
MAISON BLEU
228 Camp St. 571-7500
Maison Bleu owner Howard Ferguson is an alum of the prestigious Parisian cooking school and brought many of his classmates with him. As the name suggests, look for a true French cuisine, with prix fixe menus during all meals and interesting wine offerings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MALONE’S
5000 Gentilly Road 942-2400
Malone’s is known for its Louisiana specials such as po-boys, seafood, steaks, and its classic red beans and rice, in which the beans are marinated for 24 hours before cooking and then served with smoked sausage. Or, go for the Bourbon Street Ribs: seasoned and hickory-smoked for hours, then char-broiled and doused in the family barbecue sauce. Don’t forget the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Monday through Thursday, the seafood buffet on Fridays and the breakfast buffet on the weekends. No reservations. Open 24 hours, seven days a week. Credit cards. $
MAMA’S TASTY FOODS
1641 Louisiana Ave. 899-6162
3901 Airline Drive 833-8030
Owner Rollie Raqueno is proud of the Mama’s focus on skinless chicken and fried chicken, so much in fact he even named his most popular dish after his daughter. Rona’s Delight features bite-size skinless fried chicken that was a hit during the French Quarter Festival. Hip-hop mega-stars Juvenile and Mystikal agree, and are frequent customers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MAMA ROSA’S SLICE OF ITALY
616 N. Rampart St. 523-5546
It’s one of those standby food joints for Quarterites, a little Italian mecca that attracts a crowd as eclectic as any walk down Rampart Street stirs up. "Everything’s a bestseller," according to the management. That includes pizzas and calzones made from hand-tossed crusts, eggplant Parmesan dinners, wedges of lasagna, muffaletta sandwiches and banana bread pudding. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MANDE’S RESTAURANT
340 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville 626-9047
A Northshore tradition now entering its fourth decade, Mande’s keeps ’em coming back with a delicious array of breakfast and lunch classics with a Louisiana bent. Pecans and bananas liven up the pancakes in the morning; the French toast invites taste buds past the popular eggs Sardou and the timeless pick, the eggs Benedict. Fried tilapia or fried eggplant slices complement the crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
MANDICH RESTAURANT
3200 St. Claude Ave. 947-9553
Just five minutes from downtown sits another one of the revered New Orleans neighborhood restaurants. This one has seen 53 years in the Big Easy, and the seafood is going strong. The namesake trout Mandich is broiled with a light crust and served with lemon sauce. Meanwhile, Mandich’s sweet potato duck is marinated and basted with a Louisiana sweet potato sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MANDINA’S
3800 Canal St. 482-9179
The burgundy-jacketed servers here do not mince words. But don’t take it personally. They just know you’ll come back to the Mid-City landmark anyway for house specialties like shrimp remoulade, turtle soup, gumbo, trout amandine, trout meuniere, spaghetti with meatballs and shrimp etouffee. You get the idea. And the wait might look painful, but bellying up to the bar for a cold one works every time. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MANUEL’S HOT TAMALES
4709 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-6616
This unassuming little stand is misleading. Behind the counter are meaty, spicy tamales at bargain prices. Smart neighbors order them by the dozen to freeze for later. Sit at a picnic table and dig into a few. Also try a chili cheese hot dog, the cheesy enchiladas or a candy bar from the sinful offering. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MAPLE STREET CAFE
7623 Maple St. 314-9003
The friendly confines of this Uptown cafe can take you on a trip around the Mediterranean with French, Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern influences (with New Orleans to boot). The Greek salad comes in a roasted bread bowl, piled high with feta, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, tomatoes, cucumbers, three kinds of peppers and olives. Louisiana food lovers can also get their fix with a number of seafood items. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$
MARCHAEL’S CAFE
718 Phosphor Ave., Metairie 836-3663
Another Metairie newbie, Marchael’s offers the best of many worlds: a full bar, video poker and scrumptious-sounding food. They roast their own meats for po-boys, bake their own pies for dessert and offer a grand selections of specials daily, which could include fried speckled trout, crawfish salad and vichyssoise. Catering available. Delivery available for large orders. Reservations accepted. Extended weekend hours coming soon. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MARDI GRAS CLUB
620 Decatur St. 587-7705
Featuring a menu highlighted with unique twists to Louisiana classics, the Mardi Gras Club (formerly Planet Hollywood) gives tourists a taste of what they came for. A Cajun egg roll appetizer comes with oven-roasted shrimp, corn, red beans, mixed cheeses, cabbage and a sweet and spicy mustard sauce. Pasta Ju Ju is a popular choice, coming with either crawfish or shrimp, depending on the season. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MARISOL
437 Esplanade Ave. 943-1912
www.marisolrestaurant.com
Chef Peter Vasquez incorporates an eclectic list of ingredients to create an innovative menu that is constantly changed and upgraded. For dessert, Marisol boasts one of the city’s most comprehensive selections of cheese plates. Walter Payton and the Snap Bean Band plays during jazz brunch every Sunday, and there’s a tapas happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MARK TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road, Metairie 832-8032
In the downtime at Mark Twain’s, it’s fun to watch the cooks in the open kitchen hand-toss dough and meticulously decorate your pie before gently sliding it into the oven. But come dinnertime, especially after the kids’ baseball games and dance recitals, there’s nothing leisurely about the Old Metairie pizzeria. The Mysterious Stranger pizza is topped with spinach, feta cheese and your choice of meat and vegetable. Sandwich seekers like the garlicky sauteed shrimp po-boy. Or paddle in for a giant bowl of pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
MARTIN WINE CELLAR DELI AND CATERING
3827 Baronne St. 896-7380
714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie 896-7350
www.martinwine.com
Both Martin outposts recently adopted brunch as their new culinary pet. And so along with deli sandwiches, daily specials and gourmet retail goods, on Sundays you will find the likes of crabcakes with poached eggs and waffles with fresh fruit. Each entree accompanies a free mimosa. Catering available from both locations. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
MARTINIQUE BISTRO
5908 Magazine St. 891-8495
Step into the Provencal dining room or onto the lush side patio, and order a bottle of Chardonnay from Martinique’s 80-strong wine list. Now, that’s summer. Chef-owner Hubert Sandot specializes in a refreshing version of French cuisine with dishes like Caribbean bouillabaisse with lime and cayenne and duck breast with framboise glace de canard. The chocolate brownie with ice cream isn’t so light, but there’s always an exception for chocolate. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
MAT & NADDIE’S
937 Leonidas St. 861-9600
Everyone in the kitchen at this Uptown gem (shhh ... don’t tell anyone) pitches in ideas for new menu ideas and flavor innovations. The results are dishes like the oysters Rockefeller flatbread pizza, a portobello mushroom cheesecake and Asian-style black bean barbecue shrimp. Like many of us, they break out the backyard grill on the weekends for a variety of grilled-oyster preparations. Reservations recommended. Catering available. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MAXIMO’S
1117 Decatur St. 586-8883
Maximo’s is a great place to relax over a plate of carpaccio and a wine list. After that, you can’t go wrong with the house ravioli of the day (how about butternut squash, four cheese, or spinach and tomato?). Other house favorites include veal Cattoche, a pan-roasted veal T-bone served with garlic and fresh herbs, and the fire-roasted shrimp. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
MELIUS BAR & CAFÉ
701 Lake Ave., Metairie 828-9446
"Do what you know and do it well" could be the mantra of Melius, a bar offering few variations of pub-food standards on the menu. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and French fries (cheese please!) are all available. A recently added attraction is Thursday night’s "jam" night, when the stage is open for all performers to strut their stuff. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
METRO BISTRO
200 Magazine St. (Pelham Hotel) 529-1900
www.metrobistro.net
A contemporary French bistro with south Louisiana flair, the Metro delights diners this summer with chef specials offered each evening. They feature the steak au poivre with rosemary pommes frites. One lunch favorite is the garlic-crusted oyster salad of plump Louisiana oysters crusted with garlic breadcrumbs and served atop a toss of spinach, bacon, toasted garlic and creamy blue cheese dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MICHABELLE
1106 S. Holly St., Hammond 419-0550
www.michabelle.com
Sunday brunches at $12.95 per person might be the best deal going in the world of exquisite bed and breakfasts owned by seasoned French chefs. Michel and Isabelle Marcais open the dining room of their dream project to the public for tastes like oysters baked with leek and white wine, duck terrine and smothered rabbit. Start planning your strategy for getting a space at one of the monthly wine dinners. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$
MICHAEL’S MID-CITY GRILL
4139 Canal St. 486-8200
With a booming lunch business that caters to the on-the-go crowd, Michael’s is in a unique position of being a fashionable neighborhood joint. Regulars will swear by the variety of juicy burgers, served on buttered buns, but the menu extends well beyond the basics. Shrimp and oyster po-boys are also top choices, and daily specials always offer something new. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MICHAUL’S LIVE CAJUN MUSIC RESTAURANT
840 St. Charles Ave. 522-5517
www.michauls.com
Michaul’s recently opened another dining room in the restaurant, adding jazz music and lessons to their famous Cajun theme. As for the eats, barbecue shrimp are the most popular critters on Michaul’s menu – buttery, messy and full of heat. Crawfish etouffee keeps them in good stead with diners who want the down-home New Orleans experience. Reservations recommended. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MID CITY LANES ROCK ’N’ BOWL
4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3133
This is a totally unique New Orleans experience, mixing music, bowling and eating on the top floor of a Mid-City strip mall. You might see Bonnie Raitt rocking out; you might see Jim Jarmusch in the crowd. Go ahead, buy them a drink. Or, get yourself one of those crawfish quesadillas, a Super Bowl of gumbo or an alligator sausage sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and dinner nightly, late-night Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MIDDENDORF’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
I-55 north of New Orleans, exit 15 985-386-6666
Middendorf’s is a self-proclaimed "third-generation time warp" in the middle of the Manchac Swamp. The Middendorfs have been specializing in broiled, boiled and fried seafood forever, it seems; their specialties are boiled Manchac crabs, broiled whole flounder and fried catfish. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
MIDI SOUTH OF FRANCE
614 Canal St. (Le Meridien Hotel) 527-6712
www.midirestaurant.com
Signature dishes at one of the prime French dining establishments in the city include a jumbo lump crabmeat parfait, shrimp and acorn squash soup, paneed veal with a blue cheese sauce and lavender honey creme brulee. Chef Emmanuel Bernard also comes through with winning hors d’oevres served during monthly wine seminars. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$$
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
1212 Royal St. 587-7975
When you’ve got a hankering for Turkey (with a big "T"), wander down to the mellow end of Royal Street to the restaurant next to Mona Lisa and decorated like a Turkish living area. The women cooking in back are the real deal. We suggest the shrimp Sultan in a tomato feta cheese sauce, or lamb kebabs moist with spicy marinade. Both come with bulgur or rice pilaf. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
MIKE ANDERSON’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
215 Bourbon St. 524-3884
2712 Arnoult Road, Metairie 779-6453
1 Poydras St. (Riverwalk Mall food court) 522-7727
1400 Poydras St. (New Orleans Centre food court) 525-6334
www.mikeandersons.com
When it opened in 1975, Mike Anderson’s Seafood Restaurant was a small joint in Baton Rouge just outside the gates of LSU. Now, two food court outlets provide seaworthy alternatives to the habitual burgers and chicken sandwiches, while the two full-service restaurants compete with the finest seafood houses. Anderson’s broiled seafood platter is a treasure of seafood prepared in a variety of ways, along with deserving sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily in the Quarter, Metairie and Riverwalk; lunch only Monday through Saturday at New Orleans Centre. Cash only at food court outlets; credit cards at full-service locations. $$
MIKE DITKA’S NEW ORLEANS
600 St. Charles Ave. (Lafayette Hotel) 569-8989
Proof positive that da coach hasn’t totally left town, Ditka’s image is seemingly everywhere at his signature restaurant. Equipped with tall ceilings and plenty of space, this a cigar-friendly establishment. From the fine-dining menu, steak and seafood items dominate. Mrs. Ditka’s pick of the steak Diane is a black pepper-crusted filet mignon served on a bed of spinach with onion rings. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
MIKE SERIO’S PO-BOYS & DELI
133 St. Charles Ave. 523-2668
You might be a little overwhelmed facing Mike Serio’s extensive sandwich menu, which contains over 50 different options such as shrimp, grilled chicken, muffulettas, corned beef, catfish, roast beef and tuna. Don’t miss out on the Cuban, pressed with ham, pork roast and Swiss cheese and soaked in a delicioso Spanish marinade sauce. They also serve traditional New Orleans plate lunches like shrimp etoufee and red beans and rice. Or, go for one of their hearty breakfasts such as omelettes, pancakes and French toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MIKIMOTO’S
3301 S. Carrollton Ave. 488-1881
Few deals in town can match the bang for your buck of Mikimoto’s 99-cent sushi rolls. In addition to the wide variety of their sushi offerings, their menu includes plenty of traditional Japanese fare. Daily lunch specials spice it up a bit, with popular items such as the Chicken Katsu, crispy fried boneless chicken with vegetables and served with your choice of soup or salad and pan fried or white rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily except no lunch Saturday. Credit cards. $
MILANO PIZZERIA
1313 Hickory St., Harahan 737-2002
3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie 780-7500
The recipes are the same at these two family-owned restaurants, although there’s always room for creative interpretation. Specialty pizzas are built upon traditional or wheat crust, with toppings in the gourmet kalamata olive to artichoke heart realm. The chicken Alfredo pasta is a management favorite, alive with fresh garlic, white and black peppers and Parmesan. And, cliche as it sounds, the spaghetti with meatballs is a bestseller. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
MINT LEAF CAFÉ
526 S. Rampart St. 598-6080
This quaint Vietnamese restaurant still provides a wide variety of authentic cuisine including spring and summer rolls, crab rangoons, and steaming bowls of pho among other items. Diners love to finish off with the muddy Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
MR. E’S PLACE
3555 18th St., Metairie, 888-4940
At Mr. E’s, a guarantee of satisfaction comes straight from Mr. Ed himself, who believes the customers should set their own terms. Diners love to dig into the famous roast beef and fried shrimp po-boys, dressed to your pleasure, plus plate lunches such as red beans and rice or seafood platters. Choose oysters, stuffed crab, fish or shrimp cooked to order, with French fries or tater tots and salad. They come in single-, double- or triple-size servings. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
MR. ED’S SEAFOOD AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1001 Live Oak St. 838-0022
Mr. Ed’s provides another good reason to hop on over to Bucktown for some great eating. This family favorite is known for inexpensive New Orleans classics, plus Italian and fresh seafood offerings. The fried seafood platters are big enough for two, but Mr. Ed’s also serves up delicious lasagna, ravioli, a gargantuan seafood muffaletta, and creamy crawfish bisque. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MO’S CHALET
3201 Houma Blvd. 780-2961
www.moschalet.com
This bar and grill is open 24 hours for partying, but pay attention to the hours for food so you don’t miss breakfast specials like the eggs Benedict and mimosa for $4.99. Or try the eggs with bacon or sausage and grits for $2.99. Other specialties include fried crawfish tails and Mrs. Wheat’s crawfish pies. No reservations. Breakfast and brunch daily (call for specific hours), dinner Monday, Wednesday and Friday, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
MO’S RIVERBEND CAFÉ
614 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9301
Satisfy any craving on any day at any hour at Mo’s, where breakfast, lunch and dinner items are all offered indoors and out. New Orleans specialties abound, as well as homemade milkshakes. Take a ride with the Trolley Special — two pancakes, two eggs, your choice of grits or hash browns. BYOB for lunch or dinner. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
MONA LISA RESTAURANT
1212 Royal St. 522-6746
If you thought the Louvre had it going on, check out the ode to Mona Lisa covering the walls at this quaint Quarter spot. Chef-owner Suleyman Aydin suggests the eggplant Parmesan and the seafood pasta. The latter is a saute of clams, fish and shrimp tossed with linguine and topped with three sauces: Parmesan, red Creole and classic lemon butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MONA’S CAFÉ
3151 Calhoun St. 861-2124
3901 Banks St. 482-7743
504 Frenchmen St. 949-4115
3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 454-1116
At all four Mona’s locations, you’ll find fresh and delectable Middle Eastern cuisine, including hummus dusted with fresh paprika, lentil soup spiked with vegetables and exotic spices, and grape leaves stuffed with lamb and rice. We’re partial to the original Mid-City location, but the Uptown location has added a catfish plate and shrimp kebabs, and the new Faubourg Marigny location is a perfect addition to Frenchmen Street’s multicultural vibe. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MONJUNI’S ITALIAN CAFÉ AND GROCERY
3442 St. Charles Ave. 899-1570
www.monjunis.com
This cafe claims to have the funkiest decor in town, with spaghetti lamps over each table and 300 pounds of grapes hanging from the ceiling. The Italian food itself gains inspiration from our region’s ample seafood supply. A garlicky cheese toast, for example, is the bed for Cajun-marinated Gulf shrimp. The lasagna is a heaping portion with Monjuni’s sweet tomato sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Brunch, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MOONLIGHT CAFÉ
1921 Sophie Wright Place 522-7313
After other restaurants have gone to bed, the late-night menu at Moonlight Café lures nightcrawlers with great munchies food (spinach and artichoke dip), and more substantial items like filet mignon shish kebabs. Or select from an array of fresh salads, like the Turkish salad with feta cheese and olives. Wash it down with a post-midnight drink special. Delivery available in select areas. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards; checks accepted for delivery only. $
MORNING CALL COFFEE STAND
3325 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4068
Sweet and simple, Morning Call has perfected its recipes over the course of its 130-year existence (originally in New Orleans; now in Metairie). Classics such as chicory coffee, cafe au lait, milk (chocolate or regular) and beignets are the menu, and die-hard fans see no reason for change. It’s a friendly atmosphere with great people-watching to boot. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Cash only. $
MORTON’S OF CHICAGO
365 Canal St. (One Canal Place) 566-0221
Back in the Big Easy, Morton’s steakhouse is doing its best to keep up with the other USDA prime houses in the city. Try Morton’s signature 24-ounce porterhouse to start, charbroiled to your liking. And you’ll find an equally decadent ending in the chocolate cake with a warm Godiva liqueur-filled center, served with vanilla ice cream and a raspberry garnish. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
MORTON’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
702 Water St., Madisonville 845-4970
www.mortonsseafood.com
The patio overlooking 100-year-old cypress trees at Morton’s is charming, but hold onto your crackers. The neighborhood crows get hungry, too. Lake Pontchartrain crabs, shrimp and crawfish account for the popular boiled seafood choices. Oysters shucked to order and po-boys overstuffed on Leidenheimer bread also take top billing. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Friday through Wednesday. Credit cards and checks. $$
MOSCA’S
4137 U.S. Hwy. 90 W., Avondale 436-9942
On a dark stretch of highway in an unassuming abode, the diner who travels to Avondale finds his reward. Mosca’s specializes in Italian dishes served in family-style portions, like the whole chicken Cacciatore or the more than two dozen oysters Mosca, baked in Italian seasonings and breadcrumbs. Feeling crabby? Go for either the Italian crab salad or the marinated crab served in its shell. Reservations recommended every day but Saturday (then it’s first come, first served). Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Cash only. $$$
MOTHER’S RESTAURANT
131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 368-8678
Everyone wishes their mom could whip up the special comfort foods served here, especially since the menu is rich with Greek and Italian dishes. Employees from the nearby Jefferson Parish Courthouse stop by for veal rounds coated with Italian breadcrumb seasoning and lightly fried. On the Greek side is a classic moussaka made with potatoes, eggplant, ground beef and lamb. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $
MOTHER’S
401 Poydras St. 523-9656
Long lines (and tight inside quarters) are not uncommon at this New Orleans landmark. Start your day with a hearty breakfast (early birds get the selections of "black ham" — the crunchy outer portion of the baked ham) sure to get your motor humming. Come back for a roast beef po-boy, complete with debris (the extra pieces and juice that fall during cooking) or a plate of red beans and rice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MR. B’S BISTRO
201 Royal St. 523-2078
www.mrbsbistro.com
Enjoy the sounds of live piano music nightly at this French Quarter Creole bistro while taking in the taste of Mr. B’s New Orleans barbecue shrimp. That dish features fresh Gulf shrimp barbecued in classic New Orleans tradition with a buttery pepper sauce and French bread for dipping. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, jazz brunch and dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MR. ED’S DELI
1001 Live Oak St., Metairie 838-0022
6015 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 736-0089
Mr. Ed’s provides a quick pick-up for all your seafood and Italian food needs. Specialties include a bell pepper stuffed with crabmeat dressing, shrimp and crawfish tails, or a casserole that features eggplant brimming with seafood. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
MR. GYRO’S GREEK FOOD INC.
819 Decatur St. 523-0214
Authentic Greek recipes, music and atmosphere have been the hallmark of this French Quarter restaurant for 25 years. With more than a dozen appetizers – ranging from shish kebabs to roasted lamb – and an equal number of main dishes, the only problem will be what to choose first. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MR. JOHN’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
2111 St. Charles Ave. (Avenue Plaza Hotel) 679-7697
This comfy steakhouse has both intimate indoor seating as well as tables looking out on the surrounding Garden District neighborhood. USDA prime steak is their top seller, served in a rich butter sauce. Oysters Rockefeller is sure to please, too, served over artichoke bottoms with lots of creamy hollandaise sauce. Seal the deal with creme brulee topped with fresh fruit. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MR. ROO’S DELI AND CATERING
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4010
This deli-style restaurant has a seemingly endless selection of specials, salads, sandwiches and sides. Customers can go Italian with plates of pasta and meatballs, or get local with etouffee. Roo’s fried chicken salad with bacon, cheddar and egg is a universal favorite. And locals know to come in Thursday for the liver-and-onions lunch special. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
MR. TAI’S
701 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-8610
Though the phonetics might trip you up a bit, Mr. Tai’s menu covers all the Chinese standards with a degree of Louisiana influence. Regulars savor the Hunan prawns, fried and glazed with a complex sauce that swirls the taste buds with ginger and hot spices. Sesame chicken and Hunan beef are other house specialties. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
MS. HYSTER’S BARBECUE
2000 S. Claiborne Ave. 522-3028
Regulars never grow tired of Ms. Hyster’s famous hickory-smoked pork ribs and homemade pies. Other draws are the tender chicken and those savory sides, especially the mustard greens. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
MULATE’S
201 Julia St. 522-1492
8322 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge (225) 767-4794
www.mulates.com
Mulate’s features one of the few strictly Cajun menus in town, paired with Cajun music and dancing on the wooden dance floor every night of the week. Get down before you get down with the catfish Mulate’s topped with crawfish etouffee and served alongside jambalaya, macque choux and a stuffed potato. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MURIEL’S JACKSON SQUARE
801 Chartres St. 588-9795
www.muriels.com
There has been an influx of higher-end restaurants in the city recently, and many are in or near the French Quarter. You can’t get much closer to the Quarter than sitting caddy-corner from Jackson Square. And the choices at Muriel’s seem endless, with dining and drinking venues on all floors. Choose from the Bistro, the Balcony, the Soiree, the Seance Lounge and the Courtyard Bar. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE
3837 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 779-6475
www.japanesebistro.com
The menu at this highly polished restaurant is swimming in options ranging from fish and seafood prepared in myriad ways to beef and pork, all with a Japanese twist. You can sit at the sushi bar or the hibachi area while feasting on such delicacies as the Eel Don Lunch, broiled eel and rice with eel sauce, soup or salad and rice. For dinner, reel in the pepper tuna. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Cards. $$
MYSTIC CAFÉ
3244 Magazine St. 895-7272
There’s nothing mystical about it. Uptown loves this place. Pizza fans are drawn by the exotic, affordable Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The menu is chock full of olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and pungent olives. In other realms, the chicken portobello roll is a sandwich fave and chicken Tetrazzini is pasta heaven for some. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
•$– 5 to $10
•$$ – $11 to $20
•$$$ – $21 or more
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