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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 W. Hwy. 190, Hammond (985) 419-2220; 3701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-0755; 3850 I-10 Service Road, Slidell (985) 641-4800; 4001 Gen. DeGaulle Drive 361-9700; www.applebees.com This national chain has become more convenient now that it has car-side service, allowing customers to phone in orders and have them brought to the car when they arrive. In addition to the already expansive offerings, Applebee's has added a Weight Watchers menu for the calorie-conscious. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BAYOU CAFE 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Four Points by Sheraton), Metairie 885-5700; www.fourpointsneworleans.com This hotel cafe offers visitors their first taste of New Orleans specialties with all the usual suspects, including gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice, as well as American standbys such as hefty burgers and Philly cheese steaks. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BEACH HOUSE 2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie 885-1407 The standby appetizers, burgers and steaks are always popular, and don't miss the pasta plates and seafood platters, fried or grilled. The chicken fingers are the most popular menu item. No reservations. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday until the bar closes. Credit cards. $$
BENNIGAN'S GRILL AND TAVERN 2701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 468-10723010 Holiday Drive 394-28053434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-0664; www.bennigans.com Bennigan's is equally friendly to families and those seeking a brew at the bar. The country chicken salad remains popular and features fried chicken tenders atop greens, diced eggs, cheese, and smoky honey mustard dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BILLY'S PLACE 1025 Dealers Ave., Jefferson 818-2121 Daily specials such as chicken Parmesan and Monday red beans and rice supplement standbys like po-boys and white beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wednesdays and Fridays. Cash only. $
BULL'S CORNER 1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace (985) 652-3544 Small-town charm enhances some old favorites here, like the pecan-crusted Catfish Bucktown, served with dirty rice and meuniere sauce. The seafood combo is something to behold, so mammoth are its proportions of French fries, onion rings, stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp, stuffed oysters and fried catfish. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BYWATER BBQ 3162 Dauphine St. 947-0000 The barbecue combo is where it's at, with a choice between ribs, chicken, brisket or pulled pork. All the sides you'd expect from a self-respecting barbecue joint are here, like mac and cheese, greens, beans and potato salad. The $10 large pizza is priced low for delivery only. No reservations. Breakfast Monday through Friday, lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
CAFE BANQUETTE 3445 Prytania St. 891-5773 The fajita wraps are a mouthful by anyone's estimation, as are the succulent shrimp po-boys and the handmade onion rings. They have a nice selection of drafts for those getting off work in Uptown. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CANNON'S BISTRO AND STEAMERY 4141 St. Charles Ave. 891-3200; www.cannonsrestaurants.com This Uptown neighborhood favorite has refreshed its menu with an emphasis on fresh seafood and steaks. Watch the streetcar roll by as you sample new offerings from the 'steam menu,' such as the steamed bucket of lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, snow crab clusters, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mussels, potatoes and corn. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COME BACK INN 3826 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-1623 Regulars swear by the po-boys, which come in all the expected seafood varieties but also include some novel combinations, like the Joe-Don po-boy, which piles Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese and roast beef on toasted Italian bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
THE COMMONS 1010 Common St. 525-3508 It's hard to find a better breakfast deal than the 'Common Special' -- bacon, sausage, eggs, grits and a biscuit, all for $3.50. Later in the day, try one of the four daily specials, like the pan-seared breaded veal medallions, topped with sauteed crawfish in a brandy cream sauce and served over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
THE COUNTRY CLUB 634 Louisa St. 945-0742; www.countryclubneworleans.com The outdoor pool and patio offer a great respite from the city heat during spring and summer months, and the bar and restaurant inside is a neighborhood hot spot year-round. Sandwiches, homemade quiche, and bar food staples like chili cheese quesadillas are great accompaniments to the club's frequent movie screenings, parties and cabaret shows. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DIXIE CHICKEN & RIBS 6264 Argonne Blvd. 488-1377 Fried, baked and barbecued chicken are locals' favorites at this casual spot. Weekday lunch specials are also popular and give a nod to local seafood, as well as barbecue ribs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
DOLLY'S DELI 5151 Canal Blvd. 486-8600 Burgers, po-boys and fried chicken make up the hearty lunchtime offerings at Dolly's. Rib-sticking breakfast options like egg and sausage sandwiches provide great fuel for the day ahead. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FIORELLA'S CAFE 45 French Market Place 528-9566 Downtown bar crawlers and daytime shoppers alike enjoy the Italian- and Creole-influenced dishes found at Fiorella's. Fried chicken is a favorite, as are hearty sandwiches like the eggplant Parmesan po-boy and New Orleans specialties like shrimp and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
HARD ROCK CAFE 418 N. Peters St. 529-5617; www.hardrock.com The Hard Rock franchise is known for a fun, rock 'n' roll atmosphere surrounded by music-biz memorabilia and solid menu classics. Start out with nachos, onion rings, or potato skins and move on to a hefty burger and fries, or a grilled T-bone served with smashed potatoes, gravy and veggies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOBNOBBER'S CAFE 5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie 734-8448 The family that runs the venerable CBD Hobnobber's location brings its New Orleans home cooking to Metairie. Classics like paneed chicken with fettuccine, grilled chicken with grilled broccoli and tomatoes, and crabcakes with creamy crawfish sauce grace the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
HOUSTON'S 1755 St. Charles Ave. 524-1578; 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-2301; www.houstons.com Guests relax in large booths and enjoy generous portions of comforting American cuisine. Many rave about the ribs and rotisserie chicken, while adventurous diners have discovered the new Evil Jungle Thai Salad with noodles, cabbage, mint, mango and avocado. Save room for a slice of Key lime pie or the five-nut brownie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE JIMANI 141 Chartres St. 524-0493 This unpretentious bar caters to the employees of other French Quarter establishments. With a kitchen open until 7 a.m., even folks working the late shift can find an after-work snack of pizza, burgers or a filet mignon sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
LA CHATELAINE 800 Iberville St. (Chateau Sonesta Hotel) 586-0800; www.sonesta.com/neworleans_chateau Diners find a quiet breakfast at this low-key hotel cafe just off Bourbon Street. The menu ranges from light pastries and fruit to substantial plates of eggs Pontchartrain with two poached eggs on an English muffin covered in shrimp, crabmeat, creamed spinach and Creole hollandaise sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily. Credit cards. $
LA PENICHE 1940 Dauphine St. 943-1460 With a breakfast menu served round the clock, La Peniche will be happy to cook its peanut butter and banana waffle for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Along with burgers and po-boys, this neighborhood restaurant also concocts signature sandwiches like the Kathryn, a burger with ham, Swiss cheese and grilled onions. No reservations. Open 24 hours, except for 2 p.m. Tuesday to 9 a.m. Thursday. Credit cards. $
MAMA'S TASTY FOODS 1641 Louisiana Ave. 899-6162 When mama says it's tasty, you can take her word on it. Hungry patrons appreciate the late hours and a menu that ranges from 19-inch shrimp po-boys to Asian items. The bite-size, skinless barbecue leg quarters have quelled many late-night hunger pangs. No
reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $ MCNULTY'S BITTER END 5129 Canal Blvd. 483-7930 Whether you're playing pool or just chilling with friends, a banger (British slang for a sausage) or a meat pie will quell your munchies demon. There's also patio dining overlooking the graveyard to better enjoy your mean steak sandwich and cold beer on tap. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Monday through Saturday.
NICK'S ON CARROLLTON 1120 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-1414 A leisurely brunch on the patio with a Bloody Mary and a hearty omelette is the perfect way to pass a Saturday morning. The lunch menu includes burgers, fries, soups and the signature Carrollton, a fried chicken breast sandwich with grilled onions and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Lunch daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
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; www.ohenrys.com These family-friendly outlets serve burgers, pasta and Creole specialties, such as crawfish Monica or the chicken Tchoupitoulas smothered in a crawfish cream sauce over andouille dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday at Carrollton location. Credit cards. $
PEPPER'S RESTAURANT 4416 Magazine St. 897-1940 Pepper's is both a friendly neighborhood bar on Magazine Street and a good spot to eat everything from po-boys to a plate of prime rib, lobster tail and pasta Alfredo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
PICCADILLY CAFETERIA 533 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 391-1063; 2222 Clearview Pkwy., Suite 107, Metairie 454-6271; 2609 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 834-2695; 3200 Paris Road, Chalmette 271-6860; 3800 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-0775; 4150 Gen. De Gaulle Drive, Algiers 392-7030; 4403 Chef Menteur Hwy. 282-7198; 8908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 467-4224; www.piccadilly.com Many folks grew up eating fried chicken, liver in onion sauce and other Southern standbys from this chain of cafeterias. Select locations have added a breakfast menu on the weekends. No reservations. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday at select locations, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
POLYNESIAN JOE'S 869 Magazine St. 525-9301; www.polyjoes.com Poly Joe's hosts a non-stop party. The mozzarella sticks, chicken wings and burgers fuel the party. With Poly Joe's recent purchase of Mama Rosa's, pizza and Italian dishes from that French Quarter restaurant have been added to the menu here. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PONTCHARTRAIN GRILLE 5050 Williams Blvd. (Treasure Chest Casino), Kenner 443-8000; www.treasurechest.com Guests get lucky at the Treasure Chest Casino's al la carte restaurant. The menu changes daily and might include crabmeat au gratin (so popular it was promoted from appetizer to entree), served bubbling hot with a side of crispy croustades. The Chocolate Molten is a winning hand for dessert. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
RAISING CANE'S 1654 Gause Blvd., Slidell 985-405-1423; 1735 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 297-3600; 4036 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 297-1632; 919 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 216-2424; www.raisingcanes.com If you love chicken fingers then you will love this franchise out of Baton Rouge that specializes in that tasty fried treat. In fact, they offer nothing but chicken fingers and their super top-secret dipping sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROADHOUSE GRILL 5131 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 341-3636; www.roadhousegrill.com Munch on a bucket of free peanuts while perusing the menu of bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizers, the new baby back ribs and the signature Roadie, a 13-oz. sirloin marinated in Jim Beam bourbon sauce and served with sizzling Cajun-seasoned onion rings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SCHIRO'S COMMUNITY CAFE AND BAR 2483 Royal St. 944-6666 Streamline your life: have a meal, have a drink, make some groceries, and wash your tightie-whities all in one go. Schiro's happily offers up sandwiches, salads and wraps, like the Tuscano: pesto-smoked turkey with provolone and red peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday, grocery/laundry only on Sunday. Credit cards. $
SPUDLY'S SUPER SPUDS 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie 455-SPUD (7783); www.spudly.com Up in the sky! It's Spudly's Super Spuds, saving you from the Atkins diet with the Super Duper: shrimp, crab and crawfish in a baked potato topped with cheddar cheese and chives; or the Pizza Spud: spiced pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, chives and Italian sauce in a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT 701 Poydras St. 593-9884 Navigate the tables full of business suits at this One Shell Square eatery for the traditional breakfast menu that includes bacon, eggs, sausage and grits. At lunch there is a Chinese buffet or a regular menu of American foods such as a grilled chicken salad with vinaigrette dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $$
ST. CHARLES TAVERN 1433 St. Charles Ave. 523-9823 Hop off the streetcar anytime day or night for a chili or crawfish etouffee omelette, as well as the typical breakfast fare. The Tavern Combo consists of red beans and rice with andouille sausage, seafood jambalaya and gumbo. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
SUPER POPEYES 3850 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 885-0356 Super Popeyes super-sizes the usual fast-food menu adding fajitas (chicken, beef or a combination of both) with shredded lettuce, baked onions and peppers, sour cream and pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. Housemade Southern-style cheesecake is served plain or with sliced strawberries or chocolate sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET 5050 Williams Blvd., Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner 443-8000; www.treasurechest.com/site/dining Treasure Chest Casino's buffet is stocked with fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, boiled shrimp and mussels. Add a T-bone steak or lobster tail for $7. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. Credit cards. $$
WOW WINGERY 231 Carrollton Ave. 488-6410; 2170 Gause Blvd., Slidell 985-661-9692; 3100 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-1322; 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-9693; 5359 Mounes Blvd., Harahan 733-8600; www.wingery.com The selection of 15 sauces for the wings really sets these restaurants apart. Try the chicken quesadilla, fajitas and sweet potato pies. Try Santa Fe chipotle, Bombay coconut curry or Italian garlic and herb. Wings are 35 cents each on Monday, and on Tuesday kids can eat for less than a dollar. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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