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BAR & GRILL
BABY
BOOMERS
4617 Sanford St., Metairie 457-0065
This cheerful tavern sets out to prove that baby boomers
aren't yet over the hill, and the crowds of people who gather
every night for a game of darts or foosball, a burger and a
beer seem to be conclusive evidence. The burgers are a hefty
10 ounces, and the ribeye steaks clock in at 12 ounces. If you're
just looking for a snack, step to the chicken tenders or French
fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards
and checks. $
THE BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St. 488-7357
Billed as the last living thing on Canal Street, the 'Corner
hops with its 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. happy hour. But don't forget
the equally hopping grill, like the 8-oz. grilled tuna steak
served in a sandwich or a salad, or the 10-oz. Beachburger with
mushrooms, cheddar and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch,
dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BLUE MOON TAVERN
115 Focis St., Metairie 831-6725
Night owls flock to the Blue Moon, where they know they can
find grub at the oddest hours of the night. For the midnight
munchies, order up a grilled chicken or grilled tuna Caesar
salad, a burger, or something from the breakfast food selection.
No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
BREWHOUSE GRILL
201 N. Carrollton Ave. 484-0525
The folks in the kitchen know their way around a barbecue pit,
and the heaping plates of barbecued ribs and the overstuffed
barbecue shrimp po-boys give testament to their talents. After
the dining room closes for the night, you can still snack on
nachos and other pub favorites as you enjoy a beer at the bar.
Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
BROOKS' SEAHORSE SALOON
1648 Gentilly Blvd. 948-7050
The Fair Grounds welcomes Brooks' to the neighborhood, and
Brooks' responds from across the street with the Seahorse Burger:
a half-pound sirloin patty cooked to perfection and seasoned
and dressed to order. Or there's the Yardbird Tenders, featuring
all-white-meat chicken lightly fried and served with zesty honey
mustard, tangy sweet and sour, creamy ranch or barbecue sauce
(take your pick). No reservations. Late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St. 891-1516
www.draftfreak.com
The beers on tap at this Uptown spot come from all over
the world to meet your taste buds; there are British ales, Irish
stouts, German pilsners and Belgian wheat ales. For a snack,
try the Beer Shrooms, fried beer-battered mushrooms served with
honey mustard dressing. The half-pound burgers will give you
the energy to stay till closing time, whenever that may be.
Look for a Mid-City branch to open in the near future. No reservations.
Lunch Friday through Sunday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
DEJA VU RESTAURANT AND BAR
400 Dauphine St. 523-1936
www.dejavurestaurant-bar.com
When you're ready to rock around the clock, Deja Vu is there
for you with the booze you need to keep your spirits up and
the food to keep your body going. For snacking, try the spicy
chicken egg rolls or hot wings with your choice of five sauces.
If you're looking to sit down and dig into a meal, opt for the
fried crawfish salad, blackened tuna salad or a three-egg omelette.
No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DINO'S BAR AND GRILL
1128 Tchoupitoulas St. 558-0900
This unpretentious tavern is tucked away near the I-10 overpass,
but those in the know come by for cheerful lunches and relaxing
happy hours when the Abita flows freely. The po-boys, salads
and half-pound Dino burger cover the basics, and the legendary
Fried Martini presents a martini glass full of cheese-stuffed
and deep-fried green olives to snack upon. No reservations.
Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL
800 N. Rampart St. 596-6914
www.donnasbarandgrill.com
When people think of Donna's, they think first of the great
brass band music that comes pouring out of this little neighborhood
joint almost every night. But the barbecue pork and beef ribs
come to mind just a second later, since ³Mista BBQ²
Charlie Sims has such a special touch at the pit. No reservations.
Dinner Thursday through Monday. Credit cards. $
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-8500
Whether or not you're a smoker, you'll find something to
please at this laid-back hangout, where the music is always
live and there's never any cover charge. For a special treat,
come by when Leigh ³Little Queenie² Harris is singing.
The menu runs to appetizers like baked brie with walnuts and
fruit and sandwiches like the grilled portobello mushroom sandwich.
No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
THE EDGE BAR & GRILL
3400 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 780-2266
The rotating lunch specials are always popular here. But don't
forget the stuffed peppers with baked macaroni, salad, veggies
and bread. Or the Deli Delight: grilled chicken breast with
sauteed mushrooms and onions over angel hair pasta, red gravy,
salad, and a veggie. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday,
dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
ERNST CAFE
600 St. Peters St. 525-8544
www.ernstcafe.net
Architecture buffs like to visit Ernst to check out the
pressed tin ceiling in the 150-year-old building, and now with
the newly restored Piazza d'Italia across the street they have
another reason to stop by. The menu features local favorites,
such as pecan-crusted catfish, as well as plenty of burgers
and bar snacks. If you can't make the first happy hour from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., catch the second one from midnight to 3 a.m.
No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
F&M PATIO BAR
4841 Tchoupitoulas St. 895-6784
Many Uptown night owls pack into F&M for late-night eats.
Munch on deluxe cheese fries with cheese, chili, shallots and
jalapenos. Other club fare is offered with cheese sticks, specialty
hot dogs and filling fajitas. This place heats up late and you
can work off that meal by dancing on the billiard tables. No
reservations. Late-night Monday through Saturday. Cash only.
$
FAT HARRY'S
4330 St. Charles Ave. 895-9582
College scenesters know Fat Harry's as a late-night hangout
with a rockin' juke box, while young professionals remember
its lunch specials and happy hour. The menu runs to burgers
and bar fare, including Buffalo wings, po-boys, and hearty platters
of cheese fries served with ranch dressing. No reservations.
Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
FOUCHA'S FOOD & SPIRITS
3716 Downman Road 240-1991
Foucha's Food & Spirits has a pretty extensive menu with a wide
range of selections from the stuffed bell peppers to the pork
chops. In between you'll find the traditional po-boys, catfish
platters and Creole shrimp dishes that this area is known for.
No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday,
early dinner Monday through Wednesday, dinner Thursday through
Saturday. Credit cards. $
FOX & HOUND
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy. (Elmwood Village Shopping Center),
Elmwood 731-6000
This memorabilia-encrusted sports bar offers up some
great barbecue selections as well as the usual bar-and-grill
fare. Not to be missed are the large platters of smoked brisket,
pork, chicken and the famed baby back ribs. With each platter
you get buttery Texas toast and a choice of two sides: coleslaw,
barbecue beans, potato salad, French fries or corn on the cob.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
FRIAR TUCK'S
5130 Freret St. 891-4080
Not for the faint of heart, the Tuck's Burger is a hand-packed
half-pound, all-beef burger with cheese, served with regular
or sweet potato fries. Beef isn't all that's king here; grilled
chicken and fresh salads round out the menu as well. No reservations.
Dinner Monday through Friday, late-night Saturday and Sunday.
Credit cards. $
GABBY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
6600 Morrison Road 242-9829
This newcomer to the eastern New Orleans restaurant scene
serves up a varied menu from assorted po-boys to crispy fried
chicken. Hungry late at night? No problem -- Gabby's kitchen
and bar are open until 5 a.m. No reservations. Lunch Monday
through Saturday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
G.B.'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL
8117 Maple St. 861-0067
Warm up this winter with G.B.'s homemade Texas-style chili.
Monday nights still mean appetizer specials including potato
skins, chicken quesadillas, nachos, Buffalo wings, mozzarella
sticks and chicken tenders. Though juicy burgers with crispy
fries are the norm here, you can find plenty of fresh seafood
and thick steaks to fill you up. No reservations. Lunch Friday
through Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HEDGES BAR AND GRILL
4 Galleria Blvd. (Wyndham Hotel), Metairie 620-941
You don't expect to find a brick oven in most hotel restaurants,
but this one serves up pizzas like the popular grilled chicken
pizza with sun dried-tomatoes and goat cheese. Chef Scott Hensley
likes to round out his menu with thick grilled porterhouse pork
chops, stuffed jumbo shrimp and delectable crawfish cakes. Reservations
recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.
Credit cards. $$
HELL'S KITCHEN
1201 Burgundy St. (inside Cosimo's) 525-HELL (4355)
Devilishly good gourmet pizzas would even tempt Gabriel
at Hell's Kitchen. Fiendishly juicy burgers grilled on the ³flaming
pit² are just as sinful. Late into the night you can order
a South of the Border pizza with the cream cheese dough and
spicy ground beef or relish the spinach and artichoke vegetarian
pizza. Netherworld libations can be found at the Cosimo's Bar.
Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily.
Cash only. $
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HOOTERS
301 N. Peters St. 522-9222
2781 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna
393-7177
4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-0160
www.hooters.com
Football, basketball and hockey are all good reasons to
hang out at this sports bar this winter, but the quesadillas,
chili and famously spicy wings will warm you right up. Grab
a Cuban sandwich or Philly cheese steak and a beer and watch
the games and/or a Hooter girl or two. Reservations for large
parties only. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
IGOR'S
2133 St. Charles Ave. 522-2145
Pursue any activity -- laundry, video games, darts, foosball,
pool -- with a cocktail and Igor's straight-ahead New Orleans
bar food: a spicy Cajun Burger, a half-pound Igor Burger, a
hot sausage sandwich, or those free red beans and rice (cooked
with ham) on Monday nights. No reservations. Open 24 hours.
Credit cards. $
IGOR'S BUDDHA BELLY BURGER BAR
4437 Magazine St. 891-6105
The signature dish here is the Buddha Burger, a half-pound
patty seasoned with Igor's Creole spices and served with steak-cut
fries. Buddha Belly also offers munchies including jalapeno
poppers, cheese fries and chicken nuggets. No reservations.
Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Visa/MC. $
IGOR'S CHECK POINT CHARLIE
501 Esplanade Ave. 949-7012
Live music is what separates this Igor's bar from the pack --
watch a mixed bag of up-and-coming rockers onstage as you enjoy
the half-pound Charlie Burger, jalapeno poppers, mini-pizzas,
chicken nuggets or cheese fries. No reservations. Open 24 hours.
Credit cards. $
KABBY'S SPORTS EDITION & GRILLE
2 Poydras St. (Hilton Hotel) 584-3880
Kabby's Sport Edition Grille benefited from the renovation
of the adjoining restaurant with a new menu. Standard sports
bar fare is still available but now trendy paninis, the warm
Italian pressed sandwiches, are entering the picture. Speaking
of which, any of your favorite sports teams can be viewed on
the 52 televisions while noshing on bar food reclined in a plush
chair. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
KJ'S ON THE BOULEVARD
5243 Canal Blvd. 488-0100
Word is getting around the Lakeview area about the recently
opened KJ's generous portions of lunch and dinner plates. Drop
in for lunch and try out KJ's Special Sandwich, a barbecue chicken
breast smothered with grilled ham and onions, your choice of
cheese and a side item. No reservations. Lunch Monday through
Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LE BON TEMPS ROULE
4801 Magazine St. 897-3448, 895-8117
Daily specials combine with live music at this popular spot.
Monday features chicken salad sandwiches with chips, Tuesday
is chicken parmesan, Wednesday is a choice of shrimp quesadillas
or shrimp tacos (favorites of regular customers), Thursday is
meatloaf and Friday is fresh grilled catfish and macaroni. No
reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, all night
Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
LUCKY'S BAR & GRILL
1625 St. Charles Ave. 523-6538
The party never stops (24/7, 365 days a year) at this popular
St. Charles Avenue hangout. This part of the Igorian empire
serves up the same classic patties as its sister locations (Check
Point Charlie's, Buddha Belly, etc.), such as the classic and
spicy Cajun Burger, cooked to order and covered with Tony Chachere's.
Local service industry types flock to this late-night joint
for great bar fare, laundry facilities and the weekend karaoke
sessions at the wee hours of the morning. No reservations. Open
24 hours. Credit cards. $
MCNULTY'S BITTER END
5129 Canal Blvd. 483-7930
Some say the dead walk the earth around this neighborhood
bar, located on cemetery grounds. Wash down an exceptional hearty
steak sandwich with a cold one or try one of their signature
cheeseburgers. After months of renovation, McNulty's is back
to serve up tasty bar grub to service industry crowds and locals
looking for a little dark ambience to wet their gullets and
fill their bellies. No reservations. Dinner Monday through Saturday.
Credit cards. $
MELIUS BAR & CAFE
1701 Lake Avenue, Metairie
828-9446
Grab a drink to wash down some of the best bar fare at this
Metairie drinking hole or catch one of the local pool and dart
teams in action. There's the popular Patty Melt, essentially
a tasty burger on Texas toast with tomatoes and cheese, and
you can substitute the meat for chicken. During the week, plate
lunches such as red beans and rice on Mondays and grilled chicken
on Tuesdays are available daily and stop by for Happy Hour,
featuring $1.50 Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers every day. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MICHAEL'S MID-CITY GRILL
4139 Canal St. 486-8200
Locals praise this Mid-City neighborhood restaurant for
its laidback atmosphere and great hamburgers. For those with
cash to spare, ask for the Big Bucks Burger: at $150, the burger
comes topped with mushrooms, sour cream and caviar, includes
a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon and assures you a picture
on the wall. Huge salads abound. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB
514 Toulouse St. 529-1317
Get into the spirit of this Celtic pub by knocking back a Guinness
or single malt and listening to live Irish music (including
the fiddling of owner Danny O'Flaherty on Fridays and Saturdays)
while you treat your taste buds to traditional standards of
shepherd's pie or thick beef stew made from an old family recipe.
Can't decide? Get a little of both in the Ulster Combo. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
OSCAR'S
2027 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-9540
Sip an imported brew and enjoy free red beans and rice on Mondays
after 8 p.m. Or go for what the regulars order: an Oscar burger
with cheese and mushrooms served with a baked potato packed
with butter, bacon, chives and sauteed mushrooms. The yellowfin
tuna steak with dill tartar sauce is another favorite, served
as a plate dinner or on a sandwich. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday
through Saturday, dinner late-night daily. Credit cards. $
PARKVIEW BAKERY & TAVERN
538 Hagan Ave. 482-3047
Located just off the end of Bayou St. John in Mid-City,
the recently opened Parkview Bakery & Tavern is a study in new-retro
ambience highlighted by a newly designed, antique wooden bar
greeting customers at the entrance. Sandwiches, both traditional
and po-boys, dominate the menu along with salads -- the roast
beef po-boy cannot be ignored. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards accepted soon. $
PETE'S PUB
444 St. Charles Ave. (Hotel Inter-Continental) 585-5401
www.new-orleans.intercontinental.com
Located in the Hotel Inter-Continental, Pete's offers an
upscale take on traditional pub grub including a Cajun chicken
salad, Louisiana crabcakes, pepperoni and cheese pizza, burgers,
a Reuben sandwich or a turkey club with your choice of onion
rings, fries or a fruit salad. No reservations. Lunch Monday
through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PORT OF CALL
838 Esplanade Ave. 523-0120
Yep, Port of Call is known for its giant burgers, but the options
don't end there. The management of this fun, funky joint swears
the filet mignon rivals that of five-star steakhouses, and the
overstuffed baked potatoes are a meal unto themselves. Pizzas
are a popular choice, too, as are salads with homemade dressing.
No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
THE RED EYE GRILL
852 S. Peters St., 593-9393
www.redeyegrill.com
The Red Eye boasts a kitchen that offers a number of items,
by far the most popular being the variety of burgers made from
beef ground on-site. The grilled tuna steak is also a favorite
choice. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Monday
through Saturday, dinner and late-night Sunday. Credit cards.
$
RIVERSHACK TAVERN
3449 River Road, Jefferson 837-7118 or 834-4938
Outside of a popular list of bar-food staples such as burgers
and wings, a rotating list of menu specials are top choices
at the always-lively Rivershack. They include a fried-green-tomato
salad with crabmeat and a crab-and-wonton salad with sesame-peanut
dressing and sweet peppers. Enjoy the many beers on tap. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SHIMMY SHACK
1855 Dock St. 729-4442
From the fine folks behind the Rivershack Tavern in Jefferson
comes this similarly themed restaurant. Chef Ryan Knight, who
comes over from Rene Bistrot, is developing a specials repertoire
to go along with the salads, po-boys, steaks and seafood. Start
with the blackened shrimp remoulade salad with a homemade dressing,
then try panini sandwiches (Philly, Southwestern, the veggie,
etc.). No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
SIDELINES BAR & GRILL
1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-4002
Sidelines is a destination for sports fans -- come for the
game and stay for dinner and drinks. Choose from the burgers
and tuna off the grill or, for lighter fare, try the Caesar
salad with homemade dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner
and late-night daily, with discounted prices for anyone in the
service. Credit cards. $
SPEAKEASY SPORTS BAR & GRILL
4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-4069
This new bar and grill (in the former Lucky Lee's location)
keeps things sporting: pool and dart leagues, tabletop video
games, and a 60-inch TV for sports viewing. If you're hungry,
try the Speakeasy Burger, a fresh 10-oz. burger made to order.
No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $
STITCHES BAR & GRILL
3941 Houma Blvd., Metairie
454-6266
Located near East Jefferson Hospital, Stitches (get it?)
welcomes 2004 with a Friday night steak night, an 8-oz. rib
eye with garlic mashed potatoes for $7.95. The popular Buffalo
chicken sandwich topped with ranch or blue cheese dressing is
held over by popular request from 2003. The weekday happy hour
features drink specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Saturday. Credit cards. $
TIMES BAR & GRILL
1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 639-3335
1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-1161
The Colossal Jack Hamburger is a half-pound of meat cooked to
order and topped with sauteed onions and pepper Jack cheese;
choose fries or homemade potato salad as your side. Or enjoy
the Cajun Sunset burger, served with a sunny-side-up egg and
your choice of cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards and checks. $
TUCKER'S TAVERN
635 S. Roman St. 522-0440
www.tuckers-tavern.com
Tucker's specialties include the Big Tuck: a half-pound of ground
beef stuffed with pepper Jack and American cheeses and bacon,
battered and fried, then topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar
cheese. The menu also features daily specials, po-boys, sandwiches
-- including a Cajun Reuben, a Cuban and a Club -- and salads.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, lunch
and early dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $
UGLY DOG SALOON & BBQ
401 Andrew Higgins Drive
569-8459
The Ugly Dog's barbecue offerings include, of course, ribs
and pulled-pork sandwiches. The menu rounds out with all-vegetarian
side dishes, such as the tangy coleslaw. During weekday happy
hours (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday), domestic beers
go for $1.25 and imports for $2.25. No reservations. Lunch,
dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
YO MAMA'S BAR AND GRILL
727 St. Peter St. 522-1125
There are more than 15 varieties of hamburgers here, but the
most unusual has to be the Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger --
a burger with the namesake items plus mayo, lettuce, tomatoes
and red onions. Wash it down with more than 50 varieties of
tequila, then retreat to the upstairs ³secret room²
on a late weekend night to toast your gourmet discovery. Delivery
available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
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Restaurant Guide (By Cuisine)
AFRICAN
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
CONTEMPORARY
BAGELS
BARBECUE
BREWPUB
BURGERS
CAFE
CAJUN
CARIBBEAN
CHINESE
COFFEE
& DESSERT
CREOLE
DELI
DINER
FRENCH
GOURMET-TO-GO
INDIAN
INTERCONTINENTAL
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
KOREAN
LATIN
AMERICAN
LOUISIANA
CONTEMPORARY
MEDITERRANEAN
MEXICAN
& SOUTHWESTERN
MIDDLE
EASTERN
MUSIC
& FOOD
NEIGHBORHOOD
PAN-ASIAN
PIZZA
SANDWICHES
& PO-BOYS
SEAFOOD
SOUL
STEAKHOUSE
THAI
VEGETARIAN
& HEALTH FOOD
VIETNAMESE
Blake Pontchartrain™
New Orleans Know-It-All
Shoptalk
Brewing Up Fun
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