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Spring Restaurant Guide
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DAKOTA'S RESTAURANT
629 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 892-3712;
www.thedakotarestaurant.com
Chef Kim Kringlie fuses the flavors of the wide world with local produce and seafood at this Northshore sister restaurant to the Uptown Restaurant Cuvee. The results are appetizers like lump crabmeat and brie soup and lamb nachos with Roquefort cheese, tomato chutney and sweet potato chips. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
DANNY AND CLYDE'S
801 Behrman Hwy., Terrytown 392-6783;
1944 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 392-2242;
2201 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 885-1332;
3441 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 362-5637;
3450 Kabel Drive 394-0240;
4101 E. Arnes Blvd., Marrero 248-9650;
4320 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 888-0129;
5861 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 734-0060;
68083 Hwy. 59, Mandeville (985) 809-2133;
www.dannyandclydes.com
Customers stop in before work for a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, meat and cheese. Later in the day, favorites include the hot or smoked sausage po-boy and the ever-popular French fry and gravy po-boy. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily;
some locations open 24 hours. $
DANTE'S KITCHEN736 Dante St. 861-3121;
www.danteskitchen.com
The charming cottage that houses this Riverbend cafe is just the right setting for the elegant Creole cuisine inside. The crabmeat and Brie French toast is a rich starter, while the roasted duck with cornbread dressing and red currant duck sauce packs a flavorful punch. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
DARIL'S DINER AND SHORT STOP
717 St. Peter St. 524-3287
This new incarnation of Poppy's Grill serves up dependable diner food and a retro attitude around the clock. The expanded menu includes a variety of burgers and po-boys, including the Po Man's Po-Boy with fried baloney. There are also all-day breakfasts of biscuits and eggs, and thick slices of apple pie. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DEANGELO'S
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-7331;
www.deangelosmetairie.com
Calzones get kicked up a notch at DeAngelo's, where gourmet offerings include the Venetian calzone with sauteed Gulf shrimp, artichokes, portobello mushrooms, seasoned ricotta and mozzarella all baked in homemade dough and topped with Roma tomatoes. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DEANIE'S SEAFOOD
841 Iberville St. 581-1316;
1713 Lake Ave., Metairie 834-1225
Deanie's brings diners all the bounty of the sea. The jumbo barbecue shrimp are a spicy favorite, while the giant seafood platter provides mounds of fresh shrimp, oysters, catfish, softshell crab and crawfish dressing balls. Adventurous eaters should try the Bucktown Boil pizza, where boiled shrimp, crawfish and crabmeat adorn a white pizza. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
DECKBAR & GRILLE
1715 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 830-0104
Mary Gracianette (food) and Bud Whalen (music) of Rivershack Tavern fame have taken over Pat Gillen's in Old Jefferson, and their reliable habits are shining through. Check out the boiled seafood, fried pickles (with dipping sauce), and the Sister-in-Law Debris: a beef brisket served with gravy in hollowed-out French bread. Live music includes a jam session on Wednesday, the Acoustic Buffet on Thursday, and appearances by regulars Kim Carson &
the Casualties, Liese's Living Room and more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
DEJA VU RESTAURANT AND BAR
400 Dauphine St. 523-1936;
www.dejavurestaurant-bar.com
This French Quarter spot may well seem familiar, as it's a regular stop for libations and snacks at all hours of day and night. The spicy chicken egg rolls and hot wings with a choice of five sauces are the most popular finger foods, while more substantial meals include a fried crawfish salad, blackened tuna salad and a three-egg omelette. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DESIRE OYSTER BAR300 Bourbon St. (Royal Sonesta Hotel) 586-0300;
www.royalsonestano.com
Guests and locals alike take a break from the mayhem of Bourbon Street at this casual street-front eatery, where the juicy, succulent oysters on the half-shell go down easy with a cool beer. The oysters Desire, baked with garlic butter, parmesan cheese and Creole spices, quench hunger pangs and may encourage amorous thoughts. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
DIA ROMA CAFE
3712 Williams Blvd., Suite O, Kenner 443-6663
Dia Roma is most known for its inventive gourmet pizzas, such as the chicken fajita pizza with grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, peppers and a creamy Alfredo sauce. But the menu continues with foot-long sandwiches and pasta dinners, including the shrimp Alfredo dinner where angel hair pasta is tossed with veggies and shrimp and served with garlic bread. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
DICK AND JENNY'S
4501 Tchoupitoulas St. 894-9880
Dick and Jenny's homey establishment has become an Uptown staple thanks to inventive items such as the hot crabmeat and brie cheesecake served with Creole meuniere and spicy sour cream. Also consider the peppercorn seared yellowfin tuna with spicy baked pineapple, steamed spinach, yam fritters and a carrot-ginger sauce. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
DICKIE BRENNAN'S STEAKHOUSE
716 Iberville St. 522-CHOP (2467)
This restaurant is the Brennan family's contribution to carnivorous fine dining in the city, and it's been much appreciated. Get your prime beef grilled, seared, broiled or roasted to taste, or try one of the specials, including the filet served with flash-fried oysters and bearnaise sauce, served on a bed of creamed spinach. There are more casual options on the lunch menu, including burgers and salads. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
DINO'S BAR AND GRILL
1128 Tchoupitoulas St. 558-0900
The staff at this unpretentious tavern, tucked away near the I-10 overpass, understands that cheerful lunches and relaxing happy hours are the key to many customers' hearts. The po-boys, salads and half-pound Dino burgers go down a treat with a cool Abita, and fancier bar snacks include the legendary Fried Martini, a martini glass full of cheese-stuffed and deep-fried green olives. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
DINO'S LAKEVIEW
339 W. Harrison Ave. 484-6460
| This family-friendly restaurant is a one-stop shop for pizza, ribs, chicken and seafood. Neighborhood folks are particularly fond of the Gulf shrimp pizza (flavored with garlic lemon butter sauce), and the 1-lb. box of fried catfish. Bargains include a range of family chicken dinners and a family rib dinner with two pounds of ribs, coleslaw, beans and biscuits all for $22. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DIXIE CHICKEN AND RIBS
6264 Argonne Blvd. 488-1377
The name tells part of the story: Dixie is known for its chicken, served fried, barbecued or baked, as well as its ribs: slow-cooked, slathered in barbecue sauce and served with two sides. But this cozy restaurant also serves fried seafood platters, plenty of po-boys and local staples like gumbo and stuffed crab. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
DIXIE GYROS
110 Carondelet St. 523-6614
Dixie Gyros' menu teeters between down-home Southern, with hot beignets in the morning, and exotic flavors of the Middle East, with falafel sandwiches and Greek salads. The beef, lamb or chicken gyros can go either way, served on your choice of pita or crusty French bread. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DOC SMITH'S
1009 Poydras St. 561-0528
This comfortable, casual annex of Smith & Wollensky's steakhouse accommodates the after-work crowd and groups who gather to watch the Hornets game on the big-screen TVs. To accompany the beer and cocktails, a munchie menu includes mini burgers, muffalettas, crabcakes and crawfish hush puppies. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
THE DOCK OF NEW ORLEANS
1926 West End Park 284-DOCK (3625)
There's always some form of entertainment at the Dock, whether it's local rock or cover bands, karaoke sessions or a game to watch on TV. The dining room serves the signature Dockburger, made with 10 ounces of ground round, as well as the plentiful seafood bucket for two, with boiled crawfish, shrimp, lobster, corn, new potatoes, sausage and steamed mussels. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
DOLLY'S DELI
5151 Canal Blvd. 486-8600
With its convenient Canal Boulevard location, Dolly's feeds hungry morning commuters with egg and sausage breakfast sandwiches and grits. Lunch and dinner bring in neighborhood regulars for burgers, meatball po-boys and chicken platters, where the chicken is either fried, barbecued, or rotisserie. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DOMILISE'S PO-BOYS
5240 Annunciation St. 899-9126
The pictures of happy, smiling customers and friends that decorate the walls of Domilise's bear testament to the power of po-boys to please. The shrimp, oyster and catfish po-boys all satisfy a hungry belly, but it's the roast beef po-boy with two kinds of mustard and homemade gravy that lingers most in patrons' minds. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
DOMINIQUE'S
1001 Toulouse St. (Maison Dupuy Hotel) 522-8800;
www.dominiquesrestaurant.com
Nestled in an elegant French Quarter hotel, Dominique Macquet's restaurant offers a romantic setting and haute cuisine, New Orleans style. For an appetizer, try the sugar cane-skewered beef sweetbreads, served on a lentil and white corn fritter. Main dishes include the grilled tamarind glazed whole Maine lobster and the Louisiana blue crab and coconut soup. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$
DONG PHUONG ORIENTAL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
14207 Chef Menteur Hwy. 254-0214, 254-0296
Many stop in just for the bakery, which is chock full of French bread, pastries, and Vietnamese sweets such as coconut custard and banana-ginger candy. The restaurant draws those who have time to sample savory Vietnamese dishes such as duck soup with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms with egg noodles. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Credit cards. $
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL
800 N. Rampart St. 596-6914;
www.donnasbarandgrill.com
Donna's combines the two main reasons to come to New Orleans: good food and live music. Enjoy artists such as the Treme Brass Band, Bob French, and Evan Christopher and Tom McDermott while Charlie (aka Mistah BBQ) serves up some mean barbecue in the form of pork and beef sandwiches and succulent ribs.. Dinner Thursday through Monday. Credit cards. $
DON'S SEAFOOD HUT
4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-1550
The Landry family has been serving fresh Cajun cuisine since 1934, and they've got it down to an art. There's an extensive seafood menu to choose from, with specialties including crabmeat au gratin and a spicy trout fillet that's battered, fried and topped with shrimp and crab etouffee. A variety of heart-healthy options ensure that there's something for everyone. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-850
Cigar disciples treasure this late-night neighborhood spot not only for the liberal smoking policy but also the eccentric bar-food menu and nightly live music. Listen to Leigh ³
Little Queenie²
Harris belt out the tunes while you savor the black bean nachos or oyster meuniere. After dinner the swing patio makes for a great place to enjoy a premium cigar and snifter of cognac.. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
DOSON'S NOODLE HOUSE
8128 Oak St. 861-9724
Those seeking Asian food will love the combination of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines under one roof. The menu will stimulate even the most worldly palate with dishes including the beef noodle pho, black pepper shrimp or mu shu pork. The spring roll and Chinese eggplant in a hot garlic sauce are flavorful vegetarian options. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
DOT'S DINER
2317 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 831-3681;
4150 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 833-9349;
6633 Airline Drive, Metairie 734-0301;
10701 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-9678;
12179 Hwy 90, Luling (985) 785-6836
Early in the morning, folks fortify themselves with thick breakfast steaks and hot breakfasts of eggs, grits, biscuits and bacon, while those looking for healthy breakfasts can dig into egg-white veggie omelettes. Lunch and dinner bring on burgers, sandwiches, steaks and salads. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at the 4510 Jefferson Hwy. location, open 24 hours at other locations. Credit cards. $
DOUBLE DRAGON
8236 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse 433-4333
Seafood is the specialty at this West Bank Chinese restaurant. Chopped lobster in a garlic sauce is popular as is the fire fish, a whole red snapper cooked in a red pepper sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner served daily. $
DRAGO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR
3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie 888-9254;
www.dragosrestaurant.com
Others have long tried to emulate Drago's charbroiled oysters. Patriarch Drago Cvitanovich still makes sure that the oysters are prepared with attention and authority as well as the lobster, shrimp and other seafood. A creative appetizer gaining popularity, duck fingers ar breaded and fried strips of duck served with a sesame sauce. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
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