SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS
BARCIA'S GROCERY 3633 Annunciation St. 899-9111 Regulars love the homemade potato salad, and early risers can count on hearty breakfast sandwiches with a choice of meat, egg, and cheese. On Fridays, fried seafood is a sandwich special. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
BEAR'S RESTAURANT 128 W. 21st Ave., Covington (985)892-2373 All the po-boys in the book, plus homemade cookies to boot, is what this family-friendly spot is all about. They say that no po-boy outsells another, which must mean they're all pretty good. It's mostly carry-out, but there is a small dining area. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Cash only. $
CHEESE STEAK BISTRO 528 Columbia St., Covington (985) 875-9793 As you might expect, the specialty here is the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. The restaurant also offers other grilled specialty sandwiches as well as baked potatoes super-stuffed with everything from chicken breast and cheeses to a shrimp and crabmeat combo with cheese and chives. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit Cards. $
CHRISTY'S PO-BOYS AND CUBAN FOOD 1102 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna 368-6498 Try the Cuban steak that is marinated in lemon juice and Cuban spices and topped with grilled onions or the slow-cooked ox tails if you are feeling especially adventurous. Wash it all down with a tropical milkshake. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
COUSIN'S PO-BOYS 3808 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 780-7804 The Sicilian veal po-boy is a house specialty, dressing a fried, breaded veal cutlet with provolone and red gravy and serving it up on fresh French bread. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
DANNY AND CLYDE'S 801 Martin 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. Ames Blvd., Marrero 348-9650; 4320 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 888-0129; 5861 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 734-0060; 68083 Hwy. 59, Mandeville (985) 809-2133; www.dannyandclydes.com At sunrise, whether you're out late or up early, nothing hits the spot like a buttery scrambled egg po-boy on fresh French bread, topped with sausage and cheese. Po-boys are now all available as wraps for the carb-conscious. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily; some locations open 24 hours. $
DOMILISE'S PO-BOYS 5240 Annunciation St. 899-9126 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 gravy that lingers most in patrons' minds. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
GIOVANNI'S PO-BOYS 1325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 835-4558 Giovanni's brings po-boys to the hungry lunch crowds in Metairie, keeping the menu simple with a choice of shrimp, oyster, catfish or meatball po-boy on crusty French bread. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Checks. $
GUY'S PO-BOYS 5259 Magazine St. 891-5025 The menu features roast beef, ham, sausage, oyster and fried or grilled shrimp po-boys. For a little something different, a chicken club is now made with a fried breast of chicken, bacon, and two cheeses. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
JOHNNY & JACKIE'S PO-BOY RESTAURANT 326 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 362-8690 They serve all the classic po-boys here, but a popular item is the namesake Johnny & Jackie's po-boy stuffed with grilled ham, roast beef and American and Swiss cheese. Diners who prefer lettuce over bread opt for the Caesar salad with a choice of chicken, oysters or shrimp. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $
JOHNNY'S PO-BOY RESTAURANT 511 St. Louis St. 524-8129 Since 1950, the overstuffed po-boys at this French Quarter shop have quelled the hunger of both locals and tourists. The menu includes classic shrimp and oyster po-boys, along with a few surprises like the seafood muffaletta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $
MCALISTER'S DELI 2701 Airline Drive, Metairie 830-4030; www.mcalistersdeli.com More than 27 types of sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes, including the popular Spud Max with turkey, ham, cheddar, Swiss, black olives and onions, are on the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
MIKE SERIO'S PO-BOYS & DELI 133 St. Charles Ave. 523-2668 Festooned with football memorabilia, this sandwich shop keeps the regulars coming back for the signature po-boys like the ham and roast beef Mickey Special or the Big Mitch with grilled ham and melted cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MOTHER'S 401 Poydras St. 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net The debris version of the roast beef po-boy is a classic, while the ham is equally popular. Those lines will lengthen during the Carnival season. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MR. ROO'S RESTAURANT & CATERING 3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4010 It may be Mr. Roo's deli, but the most popular gentleman here is Mr. Club, a sandwich with turkey, ham, lettuce and American cheese. Atkins followers skip the bread and order a club salad with chicken strips, cheddar, bacon and tomatoes over iceberg lettuce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
PARASOL'S RESTAURANT & BAR 2533 Constance St. 899-2054; www.parasols.com Some say the best roast beef po-boy in town can be found at this Irish Channel institution. Deep-fried pickles, oyster po-boys or the doubly delicious gravy cheese fries all make the perfect accompaniment to a pint of Guinness. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN 538 Hagan Ave. 482-3047 A lovingly restored Mid-City landmark builds one of the best roast beef po-boys in the city. Order a can of PBR for a buck to wash down an oyster or shrimp po-boy. Parkway hosts family-friendly free concerts every Saturday at 7 p.m. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PHILLY'S STEAKHOUSE 4639 Westbank Expwy., Marrero 328-2222 The Hawaiian Delight combines chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, onions and sweet-and-sour sauce. Tough guys prefer the new Lean and Mean loaded with chicken, shrimp, smoked hot sausage, onions and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Sunday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
QUIZNO'S 308 St. Charles Ave. 371-5955; 339 Baronne St. 581-1735; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 466-9195; 1170 Terry Pkwy., Terrytown 394-3808; 1400 Poydras St. 598-4330; 1801 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 368-7839; 2315 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 461-5607; 3200 Severn Ave., Suite 106, Metairie 454-9892; 4021 Behrman Place, Suite G 362-0261; 7105 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 737-2588; www.quiznos.com Quizno's is the sub shop that turns out its sandwiches piping hot for its customers, as well as bountiful salads that can be all veggie or have meat added. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
RADOSTA'S 249 Aris Ave., Metairie 831-1537 Radosta's butcher roasts and slices the meat for their roast beef po-boy. Specialty po-boys like the Joan's Special with grilled shrimp, herbs and spices and the hamburger po-boy with fresh ground meat satisfies connoisseurs. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Friday. Credit cards. $
RAG'S TOO OLD FASHIONED PO-BOYS 103 W. 30th Ave., Covington (985) 892-7895; www.ragspoboys.com Rag's specializes in traditional po-boys of shrimp, roast beef and oysters, plus a few originals like the Herbie with roast beef, ham and Swiss. Daily plate lunch specials abound. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
ROLYPOLY SANDWICHES 701 Poydras (One Shell Square) 561-9800; 5409 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-8373; www.rolypoly.com Roll in for a wrap sandwich of basil cashew chicken, a tortilla folded around a filling of chicken salad with cashews, Thai sauce and avocado. The Key West Cuban blends the tropical tastes of roasted pork, ham, turkey, melted Swiss, onion, pickles and honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch weekdays at CBD location, and lunch and dinner daily Uptown. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $
RUSSELL'S SHORT STOP PO-BOYS 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie 885-4572 What says classic New Orleans more than po-boys and gumbo? Russell says not much, offering specialties like roast beef or meatball po-boys and two types of gumbo, with all dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
SOUTHERN PO-BOYS 720 Claiborne Drive, Jefferson 835-3035 Shrimp (dressed however you like), roast beef drenched in gravy, oyster, catfish, softshell crab, meatballs homemade from scratch daily -- Southern takes the po-boy seriously. Italian muffalettas also have devoted followings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
WEAVER'S PO-BOYS 800 Navarre Ave. 488-9267 This butcher-shop-turned-lunch-spot has attracted a following for its roast beef po-boy. Other popular sandwiches include the Papa Dee's: grilled chicken breast topped with grilled ham, cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers and smothered in barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
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