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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
II TONY'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
AND SEAFOOD
105 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-0999
www.two-tonys.com
A warm neighborhood restaurant in the Italian tradition, II Tony's regular
clientele keeps coming back for its hearty specialty dishes. Try the baked lasagna
with five cheeses, ground meat and Italian sausage, topped with a rich marinara
sauce. The menu also includes a wide variety of lunch specials and lighter selections.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards.
$$
9 ROSES
1100 Stephens St., Gretna 366-7665
Experience a whole bouquet of Vietnamese delights, starting with a spring
roll appetizer that features steamed rice wrapped up with shrimp, pork, lettuce,
mint and vermicelli and dipped in peanut sauce. For a main course, the management
recommends a whole steamed fish seasoned with soy sauce and topped with wok-fried
scallions and ginger. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thursday through
Tuesday. Credit cards. $
56 DEGREES
610 Poydras St. (Wyndham Hotel) 212-5658
The exotic menu at 56 Degrees plays with flavors from around the world. The
Divers scallops are pan-seared, served with a coconut-turmeric sauce and macadamia
nut dust. The mixed grill features a lamb filet, a 6-ounce filet, grilled vegetables,
grilled jumbo shrimp and veal demi-glace, all flavored with ginger. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, breakfast and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
124 RESTAURANT AND SPIRITS
124 Gerard St., Mandeville (985) 727-7995
Having not even celebrated its first anniversary, 124 Restaurant is making
great strides. The menu now boasts appetizers such as fried green tomatoes layered
with mozzarella and topped with a smoked crawfish remoulade. For a dinner entree,
sample the Indian-crusted wood-grilled tuna. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
201 RESTAURANT AND BAR
201 Decatur St. 561-0007
www.201restaurantandbar.com
The unique creations pouring out of 201 Restaurant and Bar may seem on the
surface like typical recipes of local favorites, but slight twists make the difference.
For instance, consider the cream cheese filling in the crab cakes, which are
served on a crispy sweet onion nest with a sweet-and-spicy sauce. For an entree,
try the Caribbean bouillabaisse. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night
Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
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ABITA BREW PUB
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs (985) 892-5837
www.abita.com
The 14 taps at the Abita Brew Pub rotate Abita standards (Purple Haze, Turbo
Dog) with such seasonal specialties as Mardi Gras Bock and Red Ale. Beer connoisseurs
may rejoice, but food lovers aren't left out, either. New additions to the menu
include a mixed grill, tasso chicken pasta and a blueberry quail stuffed with
boudin and topped with blueberry sauce. Reservations accepted for parties of
four or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ACME OYSTER HOUSE
519 E. Boston St., Covington (985) 898-0667
724 Iberville St. 522-5973
7306 Lakeshore Drive 282-9200
www.acmeoyster.com
Raw oysters on the half-shell are the obvious choice here. But do not rule
out the Red Beans Poopa, a classic French bread bowl brimming with red beans
and rice and served with smoked sausage. The Original New Orleans Oyster Loaf
is a foot-long French bread loaf packed with fried oysters, butter and pickles.
Lakefront and Covington menus may differ slightly. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ACROPOLIS CUISINE
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-9046
When you get a yen for Greek food, Acropolis's Mediterranean mainstays such as
kebabs, moussaka, gyros and spinach-feta pies satisfy the strongest cravings,
even if you just rented My Big Fat Greek Wedding. There are also daily
fish specials, offering items such as blackened amberjack or grilled mahi mahi.
Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
ADAMS CATFISH HOUSE
8523 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse 392-0541
For an adventure in dining, spring over to the West Bank for Adams' catfish
salad: a cold mix of fried catfish, mayonnaise and pickle relish served with
crackers. Or try the grilled catfish fillet, with a special homemade Creole seasoning
and a choice of two side items. Adams also serves one of the area's only whole
fried catfish dinners. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Wednesday
through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
ADOBE CANTINA & sALSA
1905 W. Thomas St., Hammond (985) 419-0027
www.adoberestaurant.com
This charming cantina-style restaurant, located in Hammond's Seville Plaza,
offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican cuisine. Its reasonable prices,
16-ounce margaritas and live music make this restaurant a Saturday-night favorite
among locals. For those who can't decide among the selection of sizzling fajitas,
the Mexican pasta dish is a delightful alternative: a bed of fettuccine topped
with chipotle cream sauce, grilled shrimp and corn. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
ADOLFO'S
611 Frenchmen St. 948-3800
You may have passed it without even knowing it is there. Tucked away, above
the Apple Barrel Bar, the coziness of this little Italian-Creole hideaway makes
you feel like you have been let in on a secret. Chef-owner Adolfo even encourages
patrons to create dishes according to their individual tastes. Seafood is the
main event here, with four or five types of fresh fish to choose from. Reservations
required for parties of four or more. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit
cards and checks. $$
AFT DECK OYSTER BAR
214 Royal St. (Hotel Monteleone) 523-3341
As the name suggests, diners can ease up to the oyster bar for a dozen raw
sliders. For a light meal, try the fried crawfish remoulade salad, served with
a Creole remoulade sauce. Entrees include the blackened catfish platter, catfish
fillets with almond butter sauce served with jambalaya and coleslaw. Or try the
sauteed seafood combination: jumbo shrimp, crawfish and catfish sauteed in fresh
herbs lemon butter sauces and served atop steamed rice. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ALEX PATOUT'S LOUISIANA RESTAURANT
720 St. Louis St. 525-7788
www.patout.com
Alex Patout's offers fine Cajun food perfect for those homesick for Gran'mere's
cooking. The Cajun smothered roast duck is slow roasted and served on oyster
dressing, accompanied by a sweet potato praline casserole, Cajun rice and macque
choux. There's a fried eggplant pirogue stuffed with eggplant, shrimp and crabmeat
dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese. Look for the reopening of Patout's
Northshore location later this year. Reservations recommended. Dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
ALLEGRO BISTRO
1100 Poydras St. 582-2350
In what will hopefully be an extended run through the NBA playoffs by the
Hornets, Allegro Bistro will extend its normally lunch-only hours during home
games. Otherwise, stop in for lunch to enjoy the kitchen's offerings of house
specialties like prime filets, barbecue shrimp and grilled Gulf fish. Soup lovers
will enjoy the roasted garlic or seafood gumbo choices. Reservations accepted.
Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $$
ALONSO'S GRAPPA RESTAURANT & BAR
587 Central Ave., Jefferson 733-2796
At this brand new restaurant, Chef Garry Netter puts a playful spin on Southern
comfort food, serving pan-seared cornbread crabcakes with a tomato-corn macque
choux and crispy onion straws. The smoked stuffed pork chops are wrapped in bacon
and stuffed with crawfish dressing, classic bordelaise sauce and caramelized
sweet potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit
cards. $$
THE ALPINE
620 Chartres St. 523-3005
www.thealpinebistro.com
The Alpine serves up a taste of the bayou in a sophisticated and romantic
setting just off Jackson Square. The signature dish at this Cajun-style bistro
is the barbecue Gulf shrimp, served with a butter-pepper sauce and French bread
to soak up the last drop. The slowly smoked duck a la "Amer" promises the best
of two continents with a heavenly champagne and peach sauce. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Saturday, breakfast and brunch Saturday and
Sunday. Credit cards. $$
ANDREA'S
3100 19th St., Metairie 834-8583
www.andreasrestaurant.com
The Appuzo-family owned restaurant has entrenched itself in the community
by using only the finest fresh seafood and ingredients. Chef Andrea is renowned
for his housemade pastas and pastries. For entrees, the crabmeat ravioli is a
subtle blend of Italian and Louisiana cuisine, while veal osso buco is served
with a fresh vegetable and saffron risotto or housemade fresh angel hair pasta.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily, brunch Sunday.
Credit cards. $$$
ANDY MESSINA'S RESTAURANT
2717 Williams Blvd., Kenner 469-7373
Andy Messina's specializes in classic Italian food, such as veal parmigiana,
lasagna, Italian chicken, paneed veal with panicini, and spaghetti and meatballs.
A New Orleans influence can been found in dishes such as the catfish platter,
a shrimp plate, barbecue oysters, steaks and more. There's a special four-course
lunch on Sunday. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
ANGELI ON DECATUR
1141 Decatur St. 566-0077
At Angeli, the devout and depraved can share a table, if not a pizza. Offerings
range from the Gates of Heaven pizza, with portobello mushrooms, roasted red
peppers and garlic, red onions and goat cheese, to the Lucifer Special pizza,
with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, caramelized onions and jalapenos. No reservations.
Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily; open 24 hours
Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
ANGELO BROCATO
214 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-0078
If you haven't already enjoyed Brocato's legendary fresh Louisiana strawberry
ice, consider yourself warned: 'tis the season. This old-style ice creamery,
bakery and cafe offers housemade ice cream, gelato and Italian ices year-round.
You'll also want to check out the baked goods -- one of the house specialties
is fresh cannoli filled half-vanilla, half-chocolate. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE
500 Theard St., Covington (985) 893-4412
www.anotherbrokenegg.com
If you've never had blackberry grits, now is the time to visit this Northshore
breakfast and lunch mainstay. Their expansive menu is full of innovative ideas,
like the bananas Foster waffles and the Floridian omelette stuffed with cream
cheese and covered in crabmeat and Monterey Jack cheese. The lunch menu includes
croissant sandwiches, salads and burgers. Delivery available for parties of 10
or more. Reservations accepted Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch daily.
Credit cards. $
ANSELMO'S
3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie 889-1212
Anselmo's is a popular Metairie restaurant that makes New Orleans-Italian
food like no other. Veal and seafood dishes abound. The Italian shrimp is served
with a lemon-rosemary cream sauce, and for lighter appetites, salad Alyse is
a mix of greens, Gorgonzola, bacon and sugared pecans with sweet balsamic vinaigrette.
Daytime delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday,
dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
ANTHONY'S SEAFOOD & LOBSTER HOUSE
#1 Poydras St., Suite 113 (Riverwalk Marketplace) 524-1243
A veritable temple celebrating "the bounty of jewels from the sea," this
restaurant features more underwater delights than The Little Mermaid.
In addition to a good selection of Creole and Cajun favorites, Anthony's boasts
several scrumptious lobster dishes. Try the blackened lobster, served with roasted
garlic potatoes and boiled corn on the cob. Reservations recommended. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
ANTOINE'S
713 St. Louis St. 581-4422
www.antoines.com
This Vieux Carre landmark still boasts a menu written in French, but fear
not: the servers have been coaching non-French speakers since 1840 (besides,
they finally added English explanations). Among the culinary delights Antoine's
boasts are the huitres Thermidor, fresh oysters baked on the half shell with
bacon and tomato sauce, and the avocat crevette Garibaldi, a ripe avocado stuffed
with shrimp ravigote. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through
Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
ANTONIO'S WINE CELLAR
601 Terry Pkwy., Gretna 361-1332
You can come to Antonio's to buy wine for your next dinner party and get some
menu ideas from the Italian restaurant within the store. Bring a bottle to your
table so you'll have something to sip while you sample the linguine carbonara
with bacon, peas, onions and Parmesan in a cream sauce, or the lasagna made with
ground beef, sausage, herbs and cheeses. Antonio's offers free wine tastings
every Friday. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Friday
and Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
THE APPLE SEED SHOPPE
336 Camp St. 529-3442
Simplicity is a virtue at this all-natural eatery in the CBD, where an invigorating
cantaloupe or papaya smoothie can be found for less than the cost of a single-shot
latte. The fresh soup-and-salad special is a perfect way to ease both hunger
and guilt, and no matter how gluttonous you may have been during Mardi Gras,
you can still indulge yourself with a sugar-free frozen yogurt for dessert. Other
highlights include the bountiful fruit salad and sandwiches served with canola
mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Delivery available.
Checks and cash. $
APPLEBEE'S
315 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 898-0500
1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 469-6500
1220 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan 734-0042
3142 Hwy. 190 W., Hammond (985) 419-2220
3701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-0755
4005 Gen. DeGaulle Ave., Algiers 361-9700
www.applebees.com
Come to any outpost of Applebee's national chain to sample new menu items, such
as the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, or to try old favorites such as spicy Buffalo
chicken wings or country-fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
AQUA
7306 Lakeshore Drive 282-6660
This combination restaurant and nightclub nestled on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain
features classic Creole cuisine under the direction of chef Kevin Parker. For
an appetizer or main course, the seafood eggplant Napoleon features crawfish,
shrimp and lump crabmeat topped with lemon basil butter. For carnivores, the
My-Oh-My Ribeye is a 22-ounce ribeye steak grilled to your specifications. Reservations
recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday, late-night menu Friday and Saturday.
Credit cards. $$$
ARNAUD'S RESTAURANT
813 Bienville St. 523-5433
www.arnauds.com
One of New Orleans' grandes dames of Creole dining, Arnaud's has been a local
favorite since its doors opened in 1918. An indisputable favorite is the shrimp
Arnaud, marinated in a tangy Creole remoulade sauce, the recipe for which dates
back to the restaurant's early days. The veal Chantal is tournedos sauteed and
served in a delicate wild mushroom sauce and accompanied by savory risotto. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit
cards. $$$
ARTESIA RESTAURANT & INN
21516 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs (985) 892-1662
www.artesiarestaurant.com
Diners in search of a romantic getaway often make the 45-minute trek to Artesia
Restaurant & Inn. The restaurant reflects the inn's atmosphere of relaxed sophistication.
Among the fresh specialties is the warm crabmeat and artichoke salad, served
over baby field greens with poached Vidalia onions. The three-spice Gulf shrimp
is another house specialty, pan sauteed and topped with a creamy sauce of sun-dried
tomatoes, garlic and basil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner Thursday
through Sunday and brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
ASAHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
709 St. Charles Ave. 528-9008
Asahi is a Japanese and sushi restaurant located in the CBD. With innovative
Japanese dishes as well as American infused creations, Asahi is a dining experience.
The Tuna Cocktail is a piece of tuna sashimi and "special" sauce served in a
martini glass. The New Orleans-inspired Jazz Roll includes tuna tataki, avocado
and spicy sauce inside, wasabi roe and snow crab on top. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
Aurora Seafood & Steak House
4100 Gen. De Gaulle Drive 398-0470
"Bring your healthy appetite" could be the motto for this affordable family-owned
restaurant, located four minutes from the Crescent City Connection in the Aurora
Village Shopping Center. No-nonsense specials include the 18-ounce charbroiled
ribeye steak for $14.95 -- or, if you can wait until Tuesday rolls around, only
$10.95. The seafood platter is similarly generous, including softshell crab,
crab cakes, fried shrimp and oysters. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday
through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
AUSTIN'S RESTAURANT
5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 888-5533
In this Metairie outpost of the revered restaurateur, Mr. Ed, he continues
his tradition of facilitating fine dining in a comfortable setting. Try the osso
buco, a slow braised veal shank, or the paneed veal Austin, topped with a saute
of crabmeat, mushrooms and green onions. No reservations. Dinner Monday through
Saturday. Credit cards. $$
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