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G.B.’S PATIO BAR AND GRILL
8117 Maple St. 861-0067
Cozy on the inside and cool outside with one of Uptown’s favorite patios, this spot pulls in college kids and neighborhood residents alike. Many regulars stick to the familiar: large, juicy burgers that come with a choice of two great spud selections, either crispy seasoned fries or huge loaded baked potatoes. The market determines what’s available for the grilled fish entrees. No reservations. Lunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
GABRIELLE RESTAURANT
3201 Esplanade Ave. 948-6233
We’re thinking of naming a certain stretch of Faubourg St. John the Gourmet Gully in light of the area’s wide selection of fabulous eats. Gabrielle is one of this area’s pioneers. You won’t wonder why once you sample selections like crawfish enchilada con queso and Louisiana strawberry shortcake. Chef Greg Sonnier’s peerless cuisine is complemented by Gabrielle’s award-winning wine list. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
GALATOIRE’S RESTAURANT
209 Bourbon St. 525-2021
www.galatoires.com
A foundation for the city’s reputation for top-notch cuisine, nothing defines French Quarter elegance quite like Galatoire’s. Kept in the family for generations, the classic Creole menu has undergone virtually no change in its nearly 100-year existence. And for good reason, as time-tested favorites such as oysters en brochette, shrimp remoulade and grilled pompano will never go out of fashion. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
GALLEY RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road, Metairie 832-0955
The galley in back of this house pumps out some of the most wanted boiled seafood in town; the pecan-fried catfish dinner is a bestseller and served with down-home sides. During Jazz Fest, the Galley shares the wealth with the masses via its winner softshell and catfish po-boys. Back on ship, the menu bulks up with pastas, soups, salads and even roast beef. All aboard! Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
GAMAY BISTRO AND BAR
321 N. Peters St. (Bienville House Hotel) 299-8800
Chef Greg Sonnier’s celebrated appetizer is Mahon cheese grilled with caviar and oysters. For an entree, try the slow-roasted duck served with exotic mushrooms, roasted peppers and an orange sherry sauce. Or, submit to the yellowfin tuna wrapped in smoked salmon with pistachio mint pesto and pink peppercorn caper beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
GAUTREAU’S
1728 Soniat St. 899-7397
Recently signed on as executive chef, New Orleans native and Culinary Institute of America grad Brent Bond is the latest addition to Gautreau’s payroll. He’s sure to uphold the restaurant’s reputation with his fried oysters remoulade, and the roasted chicken with haricots verts, garlic mashed potatoes and wild mushrooms. Undeniably a local gem, this one-room restaurant is an ideal spot for romantic interludes, intimate celebrations and serious eating. Reservations recommended. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
GENGHIS KHAN
4053 Tulane Ave. 482-4044
One of the best new lunch spots in Mid-City has been a bustling dinner venue for 26 years. Genghis Khan, which started serving lunch three months ago, has conquered Korean fare. You’ll be serenaded by a violin virtuoso (and restaurant owner Henry Lee) or his employees singing opera. Most popular among menu items is the whole tempura fried fish. Reservations recommended for dinner. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner daily. Cards and checks. $$
GERARD’S DOWNTOWN
500 St. Charles Ave. 592-0200
www.gerardsdowntown.com
Incorporating fresh ingredients from his 50-acre farm into his sophisticated cuisine, Chef Gerard Maras puts a personal touch in his preparation. A signature dish is the herb crusted lamb chops, and special for the summer is the pork rillettes, a French-inspired appetizer. His petite poussin choucroutte is a standout item – a little chicken roasted with cabbage, apple and dried cherries in a natural sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
GIROD’S BISTRO
500 Chartres St. 524-9752
www.napoleonhouse.com
Inside the historic Napoleon House, Girod’s is a European-style cafe serving hearty homemade soups, seafood gumbo, garden-fresh salads and delicious sandwiches (including their signature muffaletta). For dinner, try the rabbit and tasso jambalaya or the grilled duck with mayhaw berry glaze. Girod’s is locally renown ed for candlelit dining rooms and one of the landmark patios of the French Quarter. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
GRAND CENTRAL STATION PO-BOYS
4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 733-4564
The next time you run out of steam in Jefferson, make a pit stop at Grand Central for a Box Car Special, a po-boy loaded with barbecued roast beef and ham, plus a choice of cheeses. The namesake Grand Central is the non-barbecue version. Toot your horn at the model train chugging around above. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
GRECO’S
1517 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-7009
Greco’s offers a satisfying menu of steaks, seafood and Italian favorites from a family-run kitchen out in Metairie. The paneed trout Allie, for example, is topped with crawfish in a brandy cream sauce. White chocolate bread pudding is Greco’s sweet claim to fame. Two extra dining rooms that seat 30 and 100 people, respectively, are available for private parties. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
THE GRILL ROOM
300 Gravier St. (Windsor Court Hotel) 522-1992
www.windsorcourthotel.com
Elegant and contemporary, the Grill Room has over the years racked up several prestigious awards. A true fine-dining experience with a seasonally revised menu, outstanding seafood dishes can always be found. For dinner, try the roasted lobster, served with Arborio rice and saffron sauce. Reservations required. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
THE GROCERY
2854 St. Charles Ave. 895-9524
Offering specialty sandwiches and local favorites as well as cappuccino, pastries and an assortment of gourmet food products, The Grocery is a great place to grab lunch and pick up those few hard-to-find gourmet items. The hearty Grocery Cuban is a tangy midday oasis, a hot-pressed sandwich with cheese, ham, grainy mustard and pickles. Also try the pressed muffaletta. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Checks. $
GROUND PAT’I
11 Westbank Expwy., Gretna 367-9512
814 N. Hwy. 190, Covington 893-4208
1305 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 466-8060
2920 Severn Ave., Metairie 887-2711
3124 David Drive, Metairie 887-9449
Don’t judge this book by its cover, as there is much more than just burgers at these five area locations. Shrimp salad, grilled chicken, steak and catfish are all available, as are steamed veggies. But don’t panic, the burgers are still charbroiled thick and juicy and served with a mound of crispy fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
GUMBO SHOP
630 St. Peter St. 525-1486
www.gumboshop.com
The name says it all at this French Quarter home for some of the most sought-after gumbo in the city. Locals and tourists wait hungrily and happily in line to sample several twists of the classic: seafood and okra, smoked duck, sausage and chicken file. Besides the namesake, Gumbo Shop offers a tasty variety of traditional Creole dishes, po-boys and desserts, including a praline sundae to cool down the taste buds. Orders can be placed to go or shipped anywhere. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
GUY’S PO-BOYS
5259 Magazine St. 891-5025
Every neighborhood should have a Guy’s. Shrimp tossed around on the griddle with spicy seasonings, catfish crusted golden brown, shingles of roast beef, chunks of fried freshly chicken, thin slices of steak with fried egg and mayo — all this can be yours between pieces of po-boy bread at Guy’s. Owner Marvin Matherne also cooks up daily specials like white beans and ham with rice, spaghetti with meatballs and Salisbury steak. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
GW FINS
808 Bienville St. 581-3467
If the name hasn’t given it away, seafood is the prime attraction at one of the French Quarter’s newest fine-dining restaurants. Each day, sea creatures are flown in from as far away as Japan and the Netherlands; the ever-changing menu includes selections like New Zealand fried lobster tail, cashew and peppercorn-crusted swordfish and Chilean sea bass. More than 60 wines are offered by the glass. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
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