 |
Spring Restaurant Guide
J
JACK DEMPSEY'S
738 Poland Ave. 943-9914
A timeless jewel of the Bywater, Jack Dempsey's specializes in seafood. Sample it all with the J.D. Platter is a good example of that generosity by offering two stuffed crabs, two crawfish pies, two cups of gumbo, and loads of fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and redfish. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
JACQUES-IMO'S CAFE
8324 Oak St. 861-0886
www.jacquesimoscafe.com
The ³Creole Soul food² at this storied cafe is well worth the wait that builds up most evenings. Start your meal with fried green tomatoes or the shrimp and alligator-sausage cheesecake, then move on to the blackened redfish, served with a spicy crab chile hollandaise sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
JAEGER'S ON THE LAKE
1928 West End Park 283-7585
Jaeger's is a perfect spot for huge trays of boiled crawfish (served with all the boil requisites as well as sausage, mushrooms, etc.). The seafood -- with everything from catfish fillets to softshell crabs -- comes in full- and half-size platters. Reservations accepted. Lunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
THE JAMBALAYA SHOPPE
701 Poydras St. (One Shell Square) 522-0138
The folks at the Jambalaya Shoppe know how to cater to working people with fast service and bargain-priced daily lunch specials. Jambalaya is king here, but the pork roast or shrimp stew with fettuccine are sure to please. Hearty bowls of chicken-andouille or seafood gumbo attract nearby office workers. Lunch weekdays. Credit cards and checks. $
JAMILA'S CAFE7
808 Maple St. 866-4366
Jamila's is a happy surprise, a bit of Tunisia in a city better known for its local cuisine. Spring means grilling, and Jamila's fires it up and cooks whole red snapper with paprika, cumin, garlic and chutney. The sea scallops come off the grill and into a champagne sauce, then are served with fennel and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
JAZZ SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
2722 Williams Blvd., Kenner 468-3237
The daily lunch specials here are priced at $4.95 and include popular choices such as the cup of gumbo and half a po-boy. Red beans and rice are served for lunch daily. Dinner entrees include eggplant Orleans, and homemade bread pudding or peach cobbler is a great end to any meal. Reservations accepted. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
THE JIMANI
141 Chartres St. 524-0493
The Jimani is a holdover from the days before French Quarter gentrification, with its weathered bar and tall bar stools packed with regulars and locals. The food is unpretentious -- pizza, burgers and other typical bar fare -- although items such as an 8-oz. filet mignon sandwich, the Reuben and the chicken club come as pleasant surprises. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE
1104 Decatur St. 592-2565;
www.margaritavillecafe.com
They come for the Cheeseburger in Paradise, but then order the seafood dishes. The Coconut Telegraph Shrimp are dipped in coconut batter and fried and served with Caribbean steamed veggies, diced sweet potatoes and orange marmalade horseradish sauce. As to be expected, from 3 p.m. to midnight, the music's always live and there's never a cover. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JOE'S CRAB SHACK
8000 Lakeshore Drive 283-1010;
www.landrysseafood.com
While a menu filled with local flavors and a decor to match the rustic essence of a fishing camp, Joe's Crab Shack is definitely a Louisiana seafood restaurant. Joe's prepares crab, shrimp, oysters and fish boiled, fried, grilled or steamed. The barbecued Dungeness crabs are always a favorite. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JOEY K'S
3001 Magazine St. 891-0997
Make this informal neighborhood cafe a respite from the Magazine Street shuffle with the daily all-you-can-eat catfish platter. A daily special can offer anything from meatloaf to trout Tchoupitoulas. Reservations recommended for large parties. Breakfast Saturday, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
JOHNNY AND JACKIE'S PO-BOY RESTAURANT
326 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 362-8690
Johnny and Jackie's namesake special po-boy is stuffed with grilled ham, roast beef and American and Swiss cheeses. An alternative to the bun is the Caesar salad with a choice of grilled tuna, fried chicken, shrimp or oysters. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $
JOHNNY & JOSIE'S RESTAURANT
4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-7888
This family dining spot has everything from seafood platters and pastas to homemade country favorites such as fried chicken. The owner's special po-boy comes with hollowed-out bread filled with spicy shrimp jambalaya and boudin, then breaded and deep-fried. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
JOHNNY'S PO-BOYS
511 St. Louis St. 524-8129
New Orleans po-boy lovers owe a debt of gratitude to Johnny's for years of sandwich preparation. Every day, classic po-boys come loaded with oysters, roast beef, sausage or schools of crisp fried shrimp. The Johnny's Special features roast beef, ham and cheese. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $
JUAN'S FLYING BURRITO
2018 Magazine St. 569-0000;
4724 S. Carrollton Ave. 486-9950
When you're short on cash but big on hunger, Juan's delivers with the namesake ³Flying Burrito² stuffed with steak, chicken and shrimp and then stuffed some more with beans, cheese, guacamole, rice, sour cream and salsa. For less voracious appetites, there are tacos, salads, quesadillas and more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JUDICE'S
421 E. Gibson St., Covington (985) 892-0708
This comfortable neighborhood restaurant prides itself on local staples, standout entrees such as cannelloni, manicotti and lasagna with homemade pasta, and fresh fish offerings daily. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thursday-Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
JUKEBOX CAJUN DINER
2560 Williams Blvd., Kenner 469-1112;
www.jukeboxcajundiner.com
The doors are always open and the jukebox rocks around the clock at this 24/7 diner, an outpost of the Copeland empire. There's breakfast all day, with favorites like the Original Classic with two pancakes, eggs and sausage or bacon. For lunch try the patty melt, a classic burger covered in smothered onions and melted American cheese. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
#'s | 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
|
|
