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SPRING RESTAURANT
GUIDE
2003
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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OCEANAIRE
739 Conti St. 525-6002
www.oceanairerest.com
Oceanaire is the younger sister to the nearby Alpine Bistro. This seafood and oyster bar serves up the ever-popular barbecue shrimp, but for the signature dish, the chef presents redfish Oceanaire, a sauteed fillet topped with crawfish tails and a creamy mushroom sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$
O'FLAHERTY'S
514 Toulouse St. 529-1891
O'Flaherty's is a fiercely Irish pub with no lack of business in the French Quarter. Soccer matches on TV and live Celtic music on stage bring a little bit of Irish culture to this foreign land, but that would mean naught without a stout pint of Guinness and a hearty meal of beef stew or shepherd's pie to really make it feel like home. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
O'HENRY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
301 Baronne St. 522-5242
634 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9741
710 Terry Pkwy., Gretna 433-4111
1375 Gause Blvd., Slidell (985) 646-1600
3020 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-9383
8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 461-9840
Stop in at any of O'Henry's locations for tasty, affordable food in a casual atmosphere. The O'Henry burger, topped with hot pastrami and melted Swiss, is a classic, while health-conscious diners can opt for the turkey or vegetarian burger. Local flavors are represented by the crawfish Monica pasta and other seafood dishes, and there are sandwiches and salads for everyone. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
OLD DOG NEW TRICK CAFE
517 Frenchmen St. 943-6368
www.olddognewtrick.com
Diners will find lots of new tricks on the meatless menu, such as a brunch item that features sweet potatoes, basil and goat cheese baked over a choice of mixed greens or a spinach salad. There's also rancheros that feature tofu or eggs made with a chile tortilla, black beans, grilled vegetables, cheddar cheese and tomatillo salsa. For dessert, try pumpkin brownies or guava cheesecake. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch weekends. Credit cards. $
OLDE NAWLINS COOKERY
729 Conti St. 529-3663
www.oldenawlinscookery.com
Natives will find many flavors they know and love on Olde Nawlins' menu. The redfish beignets are a perfect starter, deep fried and served with a creamy blend of Creole mustard and garlic mayonnaise. The well-seasoned barbecue shrimp come perfectly intact, with extra French bread for dipping. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OLIVE BRANCH CAFE
1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 348-2008
This West Bank restaurant is a mainstay for Italian food devotees. The homemade bread and gourmet pizzas are crowd pleasers, and pasta lovers swear by the shrimp scampi, which features jumbo shrimp tossed with mushrooms and fettuccine in a white wine garlic sauce. The pasta jambalaya is an interesting twist on the original. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
OLIVE GARDEN
1315 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 464-4612
www.olivegarden.com
Don't fill up on bottomless Italian salad and complimentary breadsticks because there's more to come. The dishes range from pastas, to steaks, to fish with a mix of traditional and inventive preparations. Try the Tortelloni di Fizzano, which is stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach and served in a creamy beef and pork bolognese sauce. If you are looking for something lighter, create your own pizza. As is Italian style, leave room for dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OLIVIER'S CREOLE RESTAURANT
204 Decatur St. 525-7734
Executive Chef Armand Olivier III and working Chef Damian Banks create classic Creole dishes in this charming French Quarter restaurant. The gumbo sampler serves three demitasse cups filled with okra, Creole and file gumbos. A typical Creole dish, the fork-tender braised rabbit is served with a rich oyster dressing seasoned with sage. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ORLEANS CAFE
137 Decatur. St. 581-1136
Conveniently located near Canal Street, the Orleans Cafe offers a breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, pancakes and other breakfast favorites. For lunch or dinner, try the daily specials including red snapper, or regular menu items such as veal Marsala served with angel hair pasta, or the rotisserie lamb served with garlic potatoes, salad and crabmeat au gratin. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
ORLEANS GRAPEVINE
720 Orleans Ave. 523-1930
Most people who frequent the Grapevine will admit that it's mostly about the wine. Where else can you choose from a wine menu of 250 bottles with more than 60 wines available by the glass? But the Grapevine does serve contemporary dishes, including international cheeses, pates, petit filets and grilled fish that complement the wines. Sampling and sharing among diners is encouraged. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OSAKA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR
792 I-10 Service Road, Slidell (985) 643-9276
804 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 871-8199
Under the skilled-yet-joking direction of table-side chefs, Osaka offers a varied take on Japanese cuisine. The salmon fillet is a new choice that's creating a stir. But most diners order items prepared on hibachi grills, where any combination of steak, shrimp or lobster is likely to come your way. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OSCAR'S
2027 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-9540
Oscar's keeps the kitchen open late into the night to serve all manner of nightcrawlers and insomniacs. Maybe the yellowfin tuna steak (served as a sandwich or as is) will be the crowning achievement of a night out, or perhaps the hot Oscaletta (Oscar's version of the muffaletta) will bring good dreams to the weary. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
830 E. I-10 Service Road, Slidell (985) 649-4329
1601 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 341-5544
2746 Severn Ave., Metairie 455-6850
60 Park Place Drive, Covington (985) 893-0505
www.outback.com
The menu is designed to give hungry diners a G'day, with beef offerings that include the Outback Special, a 12-ounce center-cut seasoned sirloin seared to taste and served with either Walkabout soup or a salad and a choice of steamed fresh vegetables or a potato dish. Hard to turn down is the Chocolate Thunder, a large brownie topped with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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