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Winter Restaurant Guide by
Cuisine
DINER
CAMELLIA GRILL
626 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9573
The tradition of Camellia Grill is tasted in such long-time favorites as
the chocolate freeze milkshake. The bustling countertops also hold omelettes
that cover the entire plate, served with fries. A variety of burgers are also
popular, including the signature Doc Brinker's, two patties topped with Swiss
cheese on rye with chili and cole slaw on the side. Desserts include chocolate-pecan
pie, cream pies or New York-style cheesecake. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch,
dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $
CLOVER GRILL
900 Bourbon St. 598-1010
www.clovergrill.com
With Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day and Jazz Fest around the corner, remember
Clover Grill as the French Quarter's premier late-night diner offering "service
with an attitude." Mushroom-bacon cheeseburgers grilled under American-made hub
caps are made with USDA Prime beef; daily breakfast specials served at all hours
for $4.99 include eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits and toast with
jelly. No reservations. Open 24
hours. Credit cards. $
DOT'S DINER
2317 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 831-3681
4150 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 833-9349
6633 Airline Drive, Metairie 734-0301
6701 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-9678
Any place that's open 24/7 makes us happy, especially when they've got healthy
options on the menu. Consider the Heart Healthy Omelet: six egg whites, onions,
green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and Swiss cheese. For a protein boost, order
the Super Chef Salad: lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, ham, roast beef, turkey, bacon,
Swiss, American and cheddar cheeses, and croutons. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner until 10 p.m. daily at the 4150 Jefferson Hwy. location; open
24 hours at other locations. Cash only. $
JUKEBOX CAJUN DINER
2560 Williams Blvd., Kenner 469-1112
www.jukeboxcajndiner.com
Hit Kenner's all-hours diner for All Da Way Hashbrowns, which are browned
on the griddle with onions, bell peppers, ham, tomatoes, chili and cheese. A
Cajun-style patty melt comes on toast with your choice of cheese. Ask about Cruise
Night, celebrated the fourth Friday of every month with a live deejay and games.
No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
KRYSTAL'S
116 Bourbon St. 523-4030
Krystal's provides fast, cheap and satisfying grub around the clock. The
small Krystal burgers are always a winner; there's also regular hamburgers, chicken
sandwiches and chili cheese dogs. In the morning you can't beat the $2.99 three-egg
breakfast: three eggs cooked how you like 'em, with your choice of hash browns
or grits, biscuit or toast, and sausage or bacon. No reservations. Open 24 hours.
Delivery available from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Cash only. $
MAW MAW'S KITCHEN
3674 Derbigny St. (behind Whitey's Pool Hall) 833-6297
Did your Maw Maw ever cook like this? Savory housemade New Orleans hot tamales
are a house specialty, and on Wednesday evenings it's Steak Night, where Maw
Maw serves up a juicy 10-oz. boneless ribeye for just $10. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW CITY DINER
828 Gravier St. 522-8198
1340 Poydras St. 561-0061
New City invites you to stop by for just a cup of any of their gourmet coffees
to go, or stay for day-starters such as breakfast burritos or French toast. Lunch
always brings a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads along with rotating specials
which include Friday's grillades and grits or gumbo. The stuffed mirliton is
another popular special. Other entrees include pecan-fried catfish, stewed chicken
over rice and grilled tomato-basil tuna. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch
weekdays. Credit cards. $
POPPY'S GRILL
717 St. Peter St. 524-3287
www.poppysgrill.com
The sister restaurant to Clover Grill, Poppy's has a $5.49 happy hour deal
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that sets a French Quarter evening in motion: a hamburger
or cheeseburger grilled beneath an American-made hub cap, French fries and a
20-oz. Budweiser draft or soft drink. $4.99 breakfast specials served daily from
5 a.m. to 11 a.m. include two eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits and
toast with jelly. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
POYDRAS DINER
1555 Poydras St. (in the Exxon Building) 568-0733
The name change from New City Grill to Poydras Diner doesn't mean you can't
still enjoy daily lunch specials such as Monday's red beans and rice or Friday's
seafood. A variety of chicken sandwiches and burgers are also offered. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $
RUSSELL'S MARINA GRILL
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd. 282-9999, or 9980
The wide selection of homemade soups and salads are just part of the diverse
offerings at Russell's. There are usually five daily specials to choose from,
such as red beans with either ham shank or pork chop on Monday, or meatloaf with
macaroni and cheese on Tuesdays. For dinner, try the shrimp Sophia: whole wheat
pasta with shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, lemon and white wine. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
TED'S FROSTOP
6303 S. Claiborne Ave. 861-3615
Ted's has been a fixture on the quick-serve diner scene since 1955, its gigantic
root beer mug sign beckoning young and old for three generations. Hearty breakfasts
for a pittance attract early crowds, and daily lunch specials keep 'em coming.
According to Ted's management, the shrimp Creole served with rice and potato
salad on Friday is a sure bet. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner
Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
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