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 this homey neighborhood eatery. It’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Tuesday and Thursday. If seafood doesn’t float your boat, steak night on Wednesday features a choice (for $9.95) of a 12-oz. ribeye, 12-oz. prime rib or 8-oz. filet, with salad and Cajun mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
APPLEBEE’S
1220 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson 734-0042
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BIXBY’S
1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 733-5010
For a quick bite and a caffeine fix, Bixby’s offers a tempting selection. Perk up with a specialty coffee or fill up on a turkey, chicken salad or roast beef sandwich, stuffed between your choice of freshly baked breads or bagels. Don’t forget a bowl of soup. Delivery available for orders of $35 or more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BLUE TOMATO
4901 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 734-3000
Blue Tomato’s culinary history (from the owner’s previous ventures) ranges as far abroad as Mexico, as far west as California and as nearby as Covington. All influences are evident on the eclectic menu, fluctuating between the taco, the big salad and the muffaletta. All pizzas are fired in a stone oven, and pasta’s red sauce is simmered all day long. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
BUD’S BROILER
4101 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 837-9419
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COFFEE COTTAGE
5860 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 818-0051
www.coffeecottage.com
Although there’s coffee in its name, the Cottage is widely known for making us sleepy at Jazz Fest with the legendary crawfish bread. The freshly baked bread comes in handy for both the focaccia club sandwich, as well as the California turkey wrap with turkey, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, pepper jack cheese and tomato. The white chocolate bread pudding is a favorite. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
COPELAND’S
1001 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 733-7843
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DANNY AND CLYDE’S
5861 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 734-0090
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DOT’S DINER
2317 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 831-3681
4150 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 833-9349
10701 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-9678
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ELMWOOD CAFE BAR & GRILL
1025 Dealers Ave., Jefferson 818-2121
This cafe is best known for plate lunch specials that include red beans and rice, stuffed bell peppers with baked macaroni and cheese, spaghetti with meatballs, and meatloaf with gravy and giant lima beans. Friday is seafood day: choose from deep-fried oyster, shrimp, catfish or crab plates, or go for the whole platter. Breakfasts include a variety of omelettes, cheese grits and homemade biscuits. Delivery available for orders of $20 or more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
GRAND CENTRAL STATION PO-BOYS
4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 733-4564
When your wheels are aching for a rest, make Grand Central your first pit stop. Let their conductors guide you to The Box Car Special, a po-boy loaded with barbecued roast beef and ham, plus a choice of cheeses. Natives might prefer the non-barbecue version, the Grand Central itself. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
ITALIAN PIE
5650 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 734-3333
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LOUISIANA SEAFOOD EXCHANGE/MOTHER’S FINEST
428 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 834-9395
Take something traditional and make it unique. That’s what this Jefferson establishment did with the seafood muffaletta, a pile of shrimp, fish and oysters between genuine muffaletta bread and dressed to taste. For something to warm your heart, try the daily hot lunch specials. And don’t forget the seafood market. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash or check. $
MR. ED’S DELI & CATERING
6015 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 736-0089
Mr. Ed’s prepares takeout orders, whether you need one shrimp po-boy, five gallons of gumbo or 100 finger sandwiches. Tables are available for dining in-house from a long menu of seafood platters, sandwiches, salads, soups and hot plate lunches like jambalaya and red beans. No reservations. Lunch weekdays. Credit cards and checks. $
MR. ED’S FRIED CHICKEN CAFE
3531 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 837-6300
Just down the road from another Mr. Ed’s, this one specializes in (surprise) fried chicken, as well as deli items, hot lunches and po-boys. Try homemade bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER AND SEAFOOD CO.
1005 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 734-1122
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OUR DAILY BREAD DELI
2716 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 831-4000
www.mardigrasbakery.com
Our Daily Bread produces king cakes year-round. Also stop in for breads stuffed with spinach and cheese, sun-dried tomatoes or olives. For lunch, try chicken salad with hard-cooked egg and green onions, croissant finger sandwiches or salads. The full-service bakery offers some sugar-free items. Catering and delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast (pastries only) and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
PICCADILLY CAFETERIA
2609 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 834-2695
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PIZZA HUT
9721 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 737-8517
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PJ’S COFFEE & TEA
10158 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-7797
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RIVERSHACK TAVERN
3449 River Road, Jefferson 834-4938
The Rivershack is as much a destination for food as it is for partying. Weekdays, lunches such as the shrimp stew with andouille come with a gratis pint of tap beer. Don’t miss steak night on Tuesday and Thursday, when $8 buys a steak, a salad and a 12-oz. beer. Try margaritas made with fresh lime juice, and browse the walls hung with innumerable examples of the owner’s cheeky humor. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SMILIE’S
5725 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 733-3000
Current specials include a 20-oz. porterhouse steak and trout Smilie, which is rolled in seasoned bread crumbs, topped with crabmeat and baked with white wine and butter. The Elmwood Chicken and veal Augie are also featured regularly. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
STARBUCKS COFFEE CO.
5161 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 818-0633
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