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Winter Restaurant Guide by Cuisine
SANDWICHES AND PO-BOYS
BEAR'S RESTAURANT
128 W. 21st St., Covington (985) 892-2373
Bear's Restaurant specializes in po-boys, po-boys, po-boys, and many people
on the Northshore would never think of going anyplace else for theirs. Bear's
roast beef po-boys come soaked with gravy or slathered in housemade barbecue
sauce. The only items at Bear's that aren't po-boys are chips, soft cookies and
bottled sauces you can take home. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday.
Checks and cash.
DANNY AND CLYDE'S
801 Behrman Hwy., Gretna 392-6783
1944 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 392-2242
2201 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 885-1332
3441 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 362-5637
3450 Kabel Drive, Algiers 394-0240
4101 E. Ames Blvd., Marrero 348-9650
4320 Clearview Pky., Metairie 888-0129
5869 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 734-0090
68083 Hwy. 59, Mandeville (985) 809-2133
www.dannyandclydes.com
The long list of "overstuffed po-boys" include oyster, hot or smoked sausage,
ham and cheese, turkey breast, seafood muffaletta and hot dog with chili. Morning
crowd-pleasers include breakfast burritos and biscuit sandwiches, while lunch
and dinner options include chicken drummettes, hamburgers, salads and chicken
tenders. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
DOMILISE'S PO-BOYS
5240 Annunciation St. 899-9126
For 75 years, Domilise's has been serving up mouth-watering po-boys. Once
you've tasted one of their home-cooked roast beef po-boys, drenched in gravy
and dressed with homemade yellow and Creole mustard sauces, you won't be the
same again. Their oyster po-boys have a similar transcendental effect, dressed
with mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, and the house "special sauce." No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only.
GIOVANNI'S PO-BOYS
1325 Veterans Memorial Blvd 835-4558
2506 Airline Drive, Kenner 469-1594
Gambit Weekly food critic Sara Roahen says the combo meatball and sausage
po-boy is the best intro to Giovanni's magical way with ground meat: sweet red
sauce dampens the toasted bread, with dense meatballs and tender Italian sausages
powered by fennel seed and garlic. The menus at the two locations vary a bit,
but both carry the po-boy staples and lunch specials, including distinctive muffalettas
and creamy red beans and rice. Lunch weekdays, muffalettas only for lunch Saturdays
at the Airline Drive location. Checks and cash.
GRAND CENTRAL STATION PO-BOYS
4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 733-4564
All aboard! Chug on over to Grand Central for the Box Car Special po-boy:
shredded barbecue beef and barbecue ham with your choice of American, Swiss or
Provolone cheese. The namesake po-boy is similar, only without the barbecue element:
sliced roast beef, ham and your choice of cheeses. No reservations. Lunch Monday
through Saturday. Cash only. $
GUY'S PO-BOYS
5259 Magazine St. 891-5025
The recent menu addition of a soup of the day and a salad of the day ensures
that nobody will go home hungry. Guy's favorite specialty po-boy is the grilled
shrimp and grilled catfish combo, but rest assured that all the old favorites
are represented. If you prefer turf to surf, grab hold of a BLT. No reservations.
Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only.
HERO'S ALL-AMERICAN GRILL
4700 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 845-1000
www.herosmenu.com
Those who are into Hero worship on the Northshore are devoted to the Grill's
sandwiches like the mammoth Archie po-boy, packed with ham, roast beef, turkey,
cheddar and swiss and topped with gravy. The Duke is an 8-oz. burger, topped
with bacon, cheddar, and barbecue sauce. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Credit cards.
JOHNNY AND JACKIE'S PO-BOY RESTAURANT
326 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 362-8690
Formerly Johnny's Po-Boys, this newer version has expanded the menu of its
predecessor to include daily seafood selections and fresh Caesar salads, available
with grilled tuna and chicken or fried chicken, shrimp and oyster. The Johnny
and Jackie's Special po-boy comes loaded with roast beef, grilled ham, Swiss
and American cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.
Visa/MC.
JOHNNY'S PO-BOYS
511 St. Louis St. 524-8129
The name of the game here is po-boys -- with the roast beef and seafood versions
a constant favorite -- but don't be afraid to stray from the sandwich board.
The lunch combo of red beans and rice, jambalaya and gumbo is a good bet, as
is the daily red beans plate with your choice of hot or smoked sausage or a pork
chop. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash or traveler's checks only.
JOHNNY'S PO-BOYS
827 Perdido St. 523-9883
You can stick with such Johnny's favorites as the roast beef, ham or turkey
po-boys, but you can also opt for daily specials like the fried seafood on Fridays,
the meatballs and spaghetti on Tuesday, and Thursday's fried chicken with butter
beans. Breakfast choices include the one- or two-egg plate, completed with toast
or biscuit, ham or sausage, hash browns or grits. Cheese omelettes are also popular.
Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. No reservations. Credit cards.
LUIGI'S
915 Decatur St. 529-4975
This old-school Italian New Orleans grocery and eatery offers affordable local
and Italian items including lasagna, muffalettas and po-boys. After your lunch,
stop by the grocery to stock up on imported Italian items such as olive oil,
pasta and cheeses, and local spices and hot sauces too. No reservations. Lunch
daily. Credit cards.
MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP
2368 Magazine St. 522-3107
Remember this po-boy shop for a quick breakfast along the Magazine Street
strip. Your choices include housemade biscuits with all varieties of eggs and
meats, French toast and pancakes. Veal cutlets, roast beef and three varieties
of sausage only begin to describe the lunchtime po-boys choices, and the popular
Thursday lunch special involves white beans with rice and sausage. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only.
MIKE SERIO'S PO-BOYS & DELI
133 St. Charles Ave. 523-2668
Mike Serio's invites you to start your day with breakfast items like pancakes,
omelettes. The 50-plus sandwiches offerings include favorites of the Cuban and
muffaletta, or you can the feed the whole gang with the 8-foot "Super Boy" party
sandwich. Lunch specials include red beans and rice and shrimp etouffee. Free
delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday.
Credit cards.
MOTHER'S
401 Poydras St. 523-9656
www.mothersrestaurant.com
The lines at Mother's start earlier, with people packing it in for the legendary
po-boys and such legendary dishes as the shrimp Creole omelettes, though the
breakfast menu is available throughout the day. Anything made with debris (the
extra pieces and juices that fall from the beef during cooking) as an ingredient
is popular. A private room with a bar is available for parties. No reservations.
Limited delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
PARASOL'S RESTAURANT & BAR
2533 Constance St. 899-2054
Parasol's celebrated its 50th anniversary this past year, continuing to serve
up the po-boys (try the roast beef) for which the Uptown landmark is best known.
Parasol's also offers seafood platters, including shrimp and oysters. Buffalo
wings and gravy cheese fries from the appetizer menu are tasty ways to stave
off the munchies, as well. Takeout available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards.
QUIZNO'S SUBS
817 W. Esplanade, Kenner 466-9195
3200 Severn Ave., Metairie 454-9892
3505 19th St., Metairie 454-9892
www.quiznos.com
When you've had your fill of po-boys, check out the toasted subs that are
the specialty of this popular chain. Favorites include the Classic Italian, with
wine-cured Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola, honey-cured ham, mozzarella cheese,
lettuce, tomato, red onion, black olives and red wine vinaigrette dressing. Also
popular is the Mesquite Chicken with Bacon, which features tender all-white chicken
strips topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion and ranch dressing.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
RAG'S PO-BOYS AND SEAFOOD
4960 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 792-1744
103 W. 30th Ave., Covington (985) 892-7895
A new location in Covington offers the same sure-fire hits that have been pleasing
Mandeville residents for years. Regulars can't stay away from the roast beef
and shrimp po-boys, and there's a rotating list of lunch and dinner specials
if you feel like a change. Come in on Monday for red beans and rice, Tuesday
for pork chops, Wednesday for country fried steak, Thursday for lasagna, or Friday
for seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit
cards and checks.
RICCA'S SANDWICH SHOP
1440 Canal St. (Tidewater Building) 524-2143
Lunch at Ricca's for many regulars consists of choices among the varied po-boys,
daily plate specials, often capped off with down-home, housemade desserts. Breakfast
usually sticks to the basics, which is popular with the Tulane School of Medicine
students that favor it. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.
Cash only.
RUSSELL'S SHORT STOP PO-BOYS
119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie 885-4572
The po-boys may be dressed to perfection, but it's the imperfection of the
roast beef po-boy that keeps them coming back to Russell's -- they're good and
sloppy, so keep the napkins nearby. More locally oriented fare can be found in
the homemade gumbo and jambalaya along. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
WEAVER'S PO-BOYS
800 Navarre Ave. 488-9267
Weaver's devotees don't need to be told about the classic roast beef po-boys,
the thick-cut wedge French fries or the fact that Weaver's sells sno-balls all
year round. But they should note that there are a few new items to sample, including
the Weaver's Club: hot roast beef with gravy, hot turkey, ham and two choices
of cheeses, served on French or white bread. No reservations. Lunch Monday through
Saturday. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
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