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R&O PIZZA PLACE
216 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-1248
Italian goodies, seafood dishes and pizzas are what’s hot in this fun family joint. Eat like a celebrity chef and order Emeril’s favorite meatball pizza. He’s also been known to tout the crawfish pies. Stacked ham, roast beef with gravy and softshell crab Parmesan po-boys — the list goes on. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Credit cards. $
RAGUSA’S
3363 Severn Ave., Metairie 454-2723
Ragusa’s long has been a dependable stop for po-boys and muffalettas in Metairie. But did you know about the warm French bread stuffed with artichokes and cheeses? The chicken Parmesan is another Italian-inspired dish, served over angel hair pasta with homemade red gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner weeknights. Credit cards and checks. $
RALPH & KACOO’S
519 Toulouse St. 522-5226
601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-3177
www.ralphandkacoos.com
Ralph and Kacoo’s began as a backcountry location serving a local fishing camp. Today, visitors can sample the seafood styles that made them famous at two locations. For the biggest bite, go for the platter of catfish, oysters, softshell crab, stuffed crab, frog legs, shrimp both fried and stuffed and gumbo (phew). The Ruby is the restaurant’s most popular dish, made with two fresh fish fillets stuffed and topped with crabmeat and served with hollandaise sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RASCAL’S DELI
1400 Poydras St. 522-1787
This famed deli has been stuffing CBD workers with local favorites like red beans and rice and fried catfish platters at lunchtime for years. Other New Orleans favorites include seafood and deli po-boys, sausage and pork chop platters, and fried chicken. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
THE RED EYE
852 S. Peters St. 593-9393
Proudly proclaiming themselves as "The Last Place You Want to Be," The Red Eye serves off its menu until the wee hours of the morning. However, you won’t find the stale and standard of bar food here. The burgers are ground fresh in the restaurant to help make them among the most sought after by French Quarter prowlers. The tuna steak is another popular choice. Chew to the music as a DJ puts a spin on your meal. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Monday through Saturday, dinner and late night Sunday. Credit cards. $
RED FISH GRILL
115 Bourbon St. 598-1200
The spunky youngster of the Brennan restaurant family, Red Fish Grill is still mindful of its history; the bar is decorated with photos of the bayou taken in 1948 by Claire Brennan, mother of Ralph. For a little of everything, start with the Bourbon Street sampler: crawfish au gratin, alligator sausage, barbecued oysters, and coconut crusted shrimp. We bet you won’t go wrong with the namesake entree, grilled redfish in lemon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
RED ROOM
2040 St. Charles Ave. 528-9759
The jumble of musicians who grace the Red Room’s stage five nights a week attract one of the most varied cross-sections of clientele you’ll find at in the city. Be it Latin beats or swing, the food in the blood-red room is top-notch. Try sugar-roasted Maple Leaf duckling with whipped sweet potatoes and apple pear chutney. Ravioli made with polenta and herbs come dressed with lump crabmeat, asparagus and Swiss chard in a lemon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
RED STEER GRILL
124 Lake Marina Ave. 283-4582
3100 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-8575
Red Steer Grill features Certified Angus beef in the form of freshly ground half-pound hamburgers in six different varieties (the Tucson burger has grilled onions, barbecue sauce and melted cheddar). Sizzling steaks are cut on the premises. You can also get baked and fried seafood, chicken dishes, baby back ribs and tender brisket in po-boys or on platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
REGINELLI’S PIZZERIA
741 State St. 899-1414
874 Harrison Ave. 488-0133
5608 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood 818-0111
Since Reginelli’s spread to three corners of the city, most of us are familiar with their bready homemade crusts and specialty pizzas. Branch out next time and try a pasta from the selection of jumbo stuffed shells, cheese manicotti, spinach manicotti and manicotti caponata. Two extra bucks, and they’ll add chicken, shrimp or meatballs to any of them. The baked Brie calzone appetizer sounds promising, as does the Tuscan hummus with pita. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
REMOULADE
309 Bourbon St. 523-0377
www.remoulade.com
Arnaud’s exacting standards of quality carry over to this relaxed, funky sister space, but with a much lower price tag. Swing by for casual lunches or late-night snacks with Creole and Cajun influences, like fried seafood in a basket, barbecued ribs and spicy fried meat pies. Try a fun, unique snack like the Nawlins nachos and wash it down with your choice of Bayou Potions, Remoulade’s trio of unique rum-based fruit drinks. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RENDON INN
4501 Eve St. 822-9858
In keeping up with the times, Rendon Inn has changed the name of its Ditka sandwich to the Haslett sandwich. Summertime brings smoked brisket daily, served as a plate or on a sandwich with baked beans and potato salad. If you’re craving ethnic food, Gregorio’s Greek platter comes piled high with gyro meat, feta, hummus, olives and fries, and is served with pita bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
RESTAURANT CUVEE
322 Magazine St. 587-9001
Chef Richard "Bingo" Starr roars into summer with his special variety of Louisiana continental cooking. For an appetizer, sample the pan-friend sweet breads on fresh butter beans and morrel mushrooms in a Madeira broth. The chef also recommends the petite crown roast of veal served atop a creamy curl pasta with artichokes and serrano ham. Don’t miss the impressive wine list composed by Cuvée’s learned sommelier. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and dinner Monday through Saturday, lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $$$
RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES
7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point 689-7834
Dining in this glass-walled room just 20 minutes south of the bridge is as close as you‘ll get to a Louisiana safari. Alligators, giant herons and egrets share space with the restaurant. Animals on the menu include the softshell crab Foster, fried and topped with artichoke bottoms, mushrooms and green onions, as well as a crab-stuffed whole broiled flounder. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, brunch and dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $$
THE RIB ROOM
621 St. Louis St. (Omni Royal Orleans Hotel) 529-7046
Posh decor in tune with the opulence of Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, The Rib Room oozes elegance. The name fits, as most patrons enter thinking "red." The signature dish of prime rib, slow roasted to perfection and served au jus. Seafood selections depend upon the market; look for crabcakes when crab is in season. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Sunday brunch. Credit cards. $$$
RICCA’S SANDWICH SHOP
1440 Canal St. (Tidewater Building) 524-2143
It will take some looking to find this little restaurant in the Tidewater Building, but students of the Tulane School of Public Health will testify that you’ll be happy you did. Po-boys are the overwhelming favorites, although an array of plate lunches and homey desserts also are available. Ask the sweet women behind the line for suggestions. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Cash only. $
RICCOBONO’S PANOLA STREET CAFE
7801 Panola St. 314-1810
The secret is out about Riccobono’s eggs Pontchartrain. Patrons travel for miles for this tasty treat, a spin on eggs Benedict with crawfish, sauteed mushrooms and green onions. The mushroom burger is a veggie delight, piled up with sauteed mushrooms, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, tomato and Swiss cheese on a whole-wheat bun. Also popular are the pollo rancheros and a variety of omelettes, especially the spinach omelette with mushrooms and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT
3524 Severn Ave., Metairie 455-2266
The family behind this Metairie eatery prides itself on its ability to prepare to perfection a wide array of cuisine styles. All the breakfast classics are here to start off your morning. Or you can come by later for lunch and dinner to sample the Louisiana- and Italian-influenced menu. A popular choice is the Turkey Poulette – turkey on toasted, baked with a topping of bacon strips, a cream sauce with green onions and mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Sunday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
RIOMAR
800 S. Peters St. 525-FISH
In the cavernous 19th century warehouse space, RioMar’s Chef Adolfo Garcia tends toward Spanish-Mediterranean traditions. A ceviche sampler features four different styles of citrus-cooked fish, from Ecuadorian shrimp garnished with popcorn to Spanish-style octopus. The salt cod preparation of the day might include tomatoes, capers and olives. Take-out orders available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday; dinner only on Saturday. Credit cards. $$
RIVERHOUSE CAFÉ
5961 Magazine St. 894-0046
Enjoy a variety of cuisine styles at this neighborhood bar and grill boasting a menu that goes far beyond standard fare. Burgers and po-boys abound; so do original recipes for sauces and salad dressings. The popular penne pasta comes with feta cheese and garlic butter sauce, and the seafood platter includes crab claws, catfish, oysters and shrimp. No reservations. Lunch Saturday and Sunday, late lunch and dinner nightly, late-night Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
RIVERSHACK TAVERN
3449 River Road, Jefferson 834-4938
Funky, loud and lively, the Rivershack Tavern has developed a solid base of fans by serving up consistently pleasing bar food with a few chef specials thrown in for good measure. Chicken and burgers are always popular, but so are more elaborate creations such as the pecan-crusted tilapia with shrimp cream sauce. Steak nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays, when $8 will get you a steak and a 12-ounce beer. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT
555 Canal St. (Marriott Hotel) 581-1000
Boasting one of the city’s best views from high atop the skyline on the 41st floor of the Marriott Hotel, the grand ambience helps set the tone for this experience. Steaks and seafood are the highlights for many. Be sure also to try the fix-your-own pasta bar or the sinful-sounding dessert bar heaped with chocolaty creations. Jazz brunch on Sunday. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday, dinner nightly, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
ROCK-N-SAKE
823 Fulton St. 581-SAKE(7253)
8550 Pontchartrain Blvd. 283-8301
Chef Phat Nguy made it to the Lakefront in January, opening a large patio, cocktail lounge and sushi stop-off. You’ll even find cappuccino, espresso and billiards. On the menu at both locations, just like you thought, there’s sushi. For a warm appetizer, check out the wok-fried shiitake mushroom stuffed with shrimp and served with teriyaki sauce. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, late-night Friday and Saturday at both locations. No reservations. Credit cards. $
ROCKY’S OLD NEW ORLEANS BAR & PIZZA JOINT
3222 Magazine St. 891-5152
Watch for a new Rocky’s location out in Old Metairie come late July or early August. Meanwhile, rock on into the original location for gourmet pizzas on either white or wheat crusts, plus a tasty array of pastas, salads and sandwiches (the Caesar salad with fresh shaved Parmesan is a delight). A newly renovated courtyard is open for dining in decent weather, as well as for private functions. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROMAN PIZZA
7329 Cohn St. 866-1166
This delivery-only pizza house will come to your door until 1 a.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on the weekends. Fuel your study session or party marathon at any time of day or night with the big-enough-for-two meatball hero smothered in mozzarella and marinara. The eggplant and chicken Parmesan sandwich is another massive filler, made on house-baked bread. And spinach on your pie will make you stronger. Delivery only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROYAL BLEND
204 Metairie Road, Metairie 835-7779
222 Carondelet St. 529-2005
621 Royal St. 523-2716
With three contrasting vibes and patronage marking each location, the three Royal Blend locations are united in the coffees, espresso drinks and loose-leaf teas served. CBD workers pack it in during the lunch hour for salads, quiches, sandwiches and pastries. The French Quarter location features a courtyard ideal for soothing sipping, with a cyber cafe upstairs for Internet access. In Metairie, many choose conversation with their cup. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
ROYAL CAFE
700 Royal St. 528-9086
www.royalcafe.com
In the historic LaBranche House, the Royal Café sports one of the Quarter’s finest views on their lacework balcony that attracts tourists and keeps locals coming back. Their famous oyster and artichoke soup is a great way to start your meal. Popular entrees include the Louisiana Crab Cakes and the chef’s favorite, the trout LaBranche, speckled trout seasoned and pan-seared and topped with crawfish tails, red peppers, garlic and parsley in a light cream sauce and sprinkled with roasted pecans. Served with fresh vegetables. Reservations only for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ROYAL CHINA
600 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-9633
Nestled in an unassuming spot on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Royal China has earned the status of being the only location in New Orleans serving authentic dim sum. The snack-size appetizers come in many forms, with plenty of veggies, noodles, taro root and rice varieties available. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
RUE BOURBON RESTAURANT
241 Bourbon St. 524-0114
www.rueburbon.com
This Bourbon Street eatery still delights palates with the spicy filet au poivre, crusted in black pepper, grilled and flamed in Courvoisier cream sauce. Rue Bourbon also offers myriad other culinary wonders. The duck Michelle comes two ways: succulent breast prepared to temperature and topped with Grand Marnier sauce, as well as tender legs prepared French style with confit and Bordelaise sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$.
RUE DE LA COURSE
219 N. Peters St. 523-0206
401 Carondelet St. 586-040
1500 Magazine St. 529-1455
3128 Magazine St. 899-0242
6501 Willow St. (Tulane University) 862-8063
While most coffee shops allow a bit of Seattle ethos to slip in, all area Rue de la Course locations maintain themselves as distinctly New Orleans. Try the Café Lagniappe: ground espresso and a shot of espresso served with its homemade vanilla ice cream and praline syrup. Or, catch a buzz with the Ruebar, an ice cream bar with homemade ice cream dipped in dark chocolate and feathered in espresso beans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily (Carondelet Street location closed Sundays). Cash only. $
RUSSELL’S MARINA GRILL
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd. 282-9999
At this Lakeview family joint, the boating crowd drops by after sailing for a friendly, casual meal. The batter-fried onion mum appetizer is famous and definitely big enough to share. After that, you might try the new barbecued yellowfin tuna. Or, since breakfast is served all day, try the new chicken, spinach, and onion egg white omelette with homemade salsa. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
RUSSELL’S SHORT STOP PO-BOYS
119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie 885-4572
4041 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-3211
Rumor is that Russell’s got it going on with his roast beef po-boys. The signature sandwich is served on French bread dripping with brown gravy. Regulars swear by the gumbo. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
711 N. Broad St. 486-0810
3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-3600
www.ruthschris.com
Luckily, we in New Orleans can lay claim to Ruth’s original, which offers all the classic, cozy comfort of old-school steakhouse atmosphere. Waiters will advise you to hold up your napkin as they set down your aged New York strip with sizzling butter. Seafood dishes like halibut, ahi tuna, and barbecue shrimp offer a nice alternative. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Sunday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
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