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CAFE RECONCILE 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 568-1157; www.caferconcile.com Try one of the New Orleans soul food classic daily lunch specials, like red beans and rice or smothered chicken, accompanied by jalapeno cornbread baked in-house. Tempting sides include garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and collard greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
CASAMENTO'S 4300 Magazine St. 895-9761 This Uptown classic opens only during oyster season as that is their specialty. Expect fresh and salty bivalves whether raw, fried or in the creamy stew. The old-school, white-tiled atmosphere proves just as charming as the cooking -- inviting you to stay for one more dozen. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. $$
CORNER CAFE 3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie 454-1008 Around lunchtime, you'll find this cafe full of diners who come for the home-cooked roast beef sandwich. Dinner brings out the serious eaters who dig into the seafood platter for two, which includes hush puppies, onion rings, crab balls, jalapeno poppers, gumbo, fried oysters, catfish and shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CRABBY JACK'S 428 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 833-2722 This sister restaurant to Jack Leonardi's Jacques-Imo's in Uptown brings the same fresh approach to seafood in an even more casual atmosphere. You can find Austin Leslie's famed fried chicken here as well as the ever-popular cochon de lait and paneed rabbit po-boys. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
ELIZABETH'S RESTAURANT 601 Gallier St. 944-9272; www.elizabeths-restaurant.com Brunch specials have included tempting creations like French toast stuffed with bourbon-soaked bananas, cream cheese and brown sugar, or fried cheese grits with tasso gravy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday, brunch Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
ESPLANADE DELI 3443 Esplanade Ave. (The Esplanade at City Park) 821-8939 This cozy spot located in the lobby of the Esplanade at Park Esplanade Apartments now features more sandwiches and salads and serves pizza every day. There is always a daily special, such as meatballs and spaghetti. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
FRANKY AND JOHNNY'S 321 Arabella St. 899-9146; www.frankyandjohnnys.com Plastic tablecloths, a worn but friendly bar, and locals eating enormous softshell crab po-boys with the legs hanging out of the bread is what you'll find at Franky and Johnny's. Patrons flock to this favorite for hearty local fare: red beans and rice, po-boys, and boiled or fried seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
FURY'S 724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie 834-5646 Fury's is famous for its meatballs, which, along with the house special fried chicken, have kept tables packed for years. No one wants to leave before having a serving of rich bread pudding with rum sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JOEY K'S 3001 Magazine St. 891-0997 Joey K's dishes up local favorites like white beans and pork chops, fried catfish and jambalaya. Management also recommends the trout Tchoupitoulas, a fillet lightly dredged in flour and pan-fried served with caramelized zucchini, squash and onions. Reservations recommended for large parties. Breakfast Saturday, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
JUDICE'S 421 E. Gibson St., Covington (985) 892-0708 This neighborhood favorite focuses on Creole and Italian dishes, such as duck and andouille gumbo or housemade pasta. When the chef's in the mood, though, diners might even find Asian specials on the menu. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thursday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
KATIE'S 3701 Iberville St. 488-6582 Try the chicken Marsala over pasta, one of the gumbos or a barbecue shrimp po-boy. On Thursday, Italian entrees are two-for-one. The addition of live piano music makes Saturday night a little more elegant. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
LAKEVIEW HARBOR 911 Harrison Ave. 486-4887 Lakeview Harbor makes hungry insomniacs and night owls happy by keeping the kitchen open late. Earlier in the day, diners find a menu of classic burgers, steaks and pizzas. Daily specials available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
LIUZZA'S BY THE TRACK 1518 N. Lopez St. 943-8667; www.nola.com/sites/liuzzas With a gumbo of sausage, chicken, shrimp and oysters widely regarded as the best in the city, Liuzza's is an irresistible detour on the way to a horse race or Jazz Fest. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
LIUZZA'S RESTAURANT & BAR INC. 3636 Bienville St. 482-9120 For 50 years, diners have packed this neighborhood haunt for the tasty fried seafood, plates of pasta and frosty mugs of beer. The Frenchuletta repackages the standard muffaletta filling on a po-boy loaf. Pizza has recently been added to the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MALONEY'S RESTAURANT 5000 Old Gentilly Road 942-2400; www.maloneysrestaurant.com Maloney's refuels travelers with a hearty buffet of New Orleans cuisine like red beans and rice, fried chicken and barbecue shrimp. Bring your appetite, because breakfast, lunch and dinner are all you can eat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
MANDE'S RESTURANT 340 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-9047 For a real treat, try the Cajun Benedict with a crawfish patty on an English muffin covered with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The lunch menu also includes crawfish etouffee and friend seafood. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
MANDICH RESTAURANT 3200 St. Claude Ave. 947-9553; www.mandich.net Management recommends the signature trout Mandich, a broiled fillet with crisp crust served with butter and lemon. Broiled oysters on the half-shell with garlic, shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and roast pork loin are also good bets. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MANDINA'S 3800 Canal St. 482-9179 For nearly half a century, Mandina's has fed generations of families plates of stuffed shrimp, fried catfish and spaghetti with meatballs. This neighborhood joint fills up with diners looking for bowls of turtle soup and comforting home cooking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $$
PASCAL'S MANALE RESTAURANT 1838 Napoleon Ave. 895-4877 Every meal here must include an order of the original barbecue shrimp, large shrimp prepared in a signature spicy and tangy sauce. The oyster bar, crab-stuffed trout and housemade pastas are all standouts. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PAUL'S CAFE 100 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula (985) 386-9581 According to its owner, Paul's Cafe is 'a simple place, nothing fancy.' Most mornings, though, a comfortingly familiar breakfast of eggs, biscuits and grits can't be beat. Homemade onion rings, over-stuffed shrimp po-boys and red beans and rice keep the lunch crowd happy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
R&O PIZZA PLACE 216 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-1248 The decor is basic, but the pizza has a divine crust and the muffalettas are particularly fine. This family-friendly also features stuffed artichokes, Italian salads, seafood dishes and a scrumptious roast beef po-boy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Credit cards. $$
RENDON INN 4501 Eve St. 822-9858 Check in at the Rendon Inn for a platter of the house-smoked barbecue brisket, pulled pork or ribs served with sides of baked beans and potato salad. Friday is gumbo night, and the management claims to serve one of the best bowls in town. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
RICCOBONO'S PANOLA STREET CAFE 7801 Panola St. 314-1810 A pleasant neighborhood cafe that makes a phenomenal eggs Benedict, a fine eggs Pontchartrain and a popular rendition of Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. The kitchen also serves a decadent crabcake Benedict with two crabcakes topped with hollandaise sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
ROCKY & CARLO'S 613 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette 279-8323 Out in 'Da Parish,' Rocky & Carlo's dishes up overwhelming plates of veal cutlets, baked macaroni and fried seafood fit for a champ. Open late daily for those who need a roast beef sandwich before bedtime. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $
SMILIE'S RESTAURANT 5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 733-3000 Service with a smile for 25 years. Owner Augie Lopez serves up delicious signatures like the veal Augie: paneed veal topped with a lump crabmeat, mushroom and shallot sauce and served with potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TEDDY'S GRILL 5325 Franklin Ave. 288-9370 Teddy's Grill has served down-home classics since 1961, like fried chicken cooked to order. Roast beef is slow cooked on premises and the gravy is made from scratch. Have it on a po-boy or on a plate. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Wednesday through Friday. Credit cards. $
UGLESICH'S 1238 Baronne St. 523-8571; www.uglesichs.com Uglesich's still pulls locals in with promises of great fare like a creamy oyster Brie soup, made with fried oysters with blue cheese dressing, followed by the barbecue oyster plate, sauteed with new potatoes in olive oil, butter, basil, garlic, Worcestershire and lemon. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Cash only. $$
YE OLDE COLLEGE INN 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-3683 It still serves the oyster loaf advertised on the outside wall, but the nearly 75-year-old restaurant's 'Atkins friendly' catfish Manchac (broiled catfish with a crab and Brie sauce) shows that Ye Olde College Inn also keeps up with modern trends. Reservations recommended. Lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday, late-night Friday and Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
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