STEAKHOUSE
THE BEEF CONNECTION STEAKHOUSE 501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna 366-3275 Beef Connection has it all, from filet mignon to Maine lobster and everything in between. It's all grilled and then broiled to juicy perfection, and served with soup, salad, or gumbo. The lamb is a popular treat and is served with mint jelly. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE BESH STEAKHOUSE AT HARRAH'S Harrah's Casino 533-6111; www.harrahs.com This celebrated venture from Chef John Besh of Restaurant August sets itself apart in two ways: top quality meat, and absolutely massive portions. Consider the 30-oz. rib-eye, served with wild mushrooms and garlic roasted potatoes. You could have the grilled sea bass, or the 18-oz., 40-day dry-aged New York strip. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BOULE PRIME RIB HOUSE 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 809-0969 Seafood is also widely featured on the menu, and the side dish options include potatoes or spinach au gratin, grilled vegetables, and asparagus. The wine list is extensive, featuring 21 wines by the glass and 37 varieties of martinis. Take-out is available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
CHATEAUBRIAND STEAKHOUSE 310 N. Carrollton Ave. 207-0016; www.chateaubriandsteakhouse.com This Mardi Gras, watch Endymion roll in style with Chateaubriand's special package, which for $90 includes free parking and a gourmet buffet. Favorites include the grilled duck breast, whipped potatoes sweetened with yam and the signature 20-oz. filet for two served in maitre d'hotel butter with dauphinoise potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
CRAZY JOHNNIE'S STEAKHOUSE 3520 18th St., Metairie 887-6641; www.crazyjohnnies.com Crazy Johnnie serves up sizzling steaks and seafood at near-bargain prices. Be sure and sample the signature 8-oz. filet, served with 'crazy potatoes,' or the filet mignon po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CRESCENT CITY STEAKHOUSE 1001 N. Broad St. 821-3271 This New Orleans institution maintains a vintage 1930s atmosphere, with dark-wood cubbyhole booth seating shielded from the public eye by forest-green curtains. Enjoy steakhouse classics like juicy strip steaks, filets and chops with lyonnaise potatoes, stringy onion rings and creamed spinach. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
DICKIE BRENNAN'S STEAKHOUSE 716 Iberville St. 522-CHOP (2467) Before you dig into a juicy filet, try the turtle soup, escargot or the Napoleon salad: thick-sliced tomatoes layered with crumbled blue cheese and red onions over romaine lettuce with garlic croutons. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
THE EMBERS ORIGINAL BOURBON HOUSE 700 Bourbon St. 523-1485; www.emberssteakhouse.com Sizzling steaks provide the protein needed for a night on Bourbon Street. Diners can gaze down on the free-for-all from the covered balcony while enjoying Creole specialties and Louisiana seafood. Reservations recommended. Lunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
THE LIVING ROOM STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE 2800 Magazine St. 324-9554 The char-broiled oyster appetizer is a great way to kick things off, followed by steaks and lobsters as well as duck, chicken, fish and pork offerings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MORTON'S OF CHICAGO 365 Canal St. (The Shops at Canal Place) 566-0221; www.mortons.com House suggestions include the Cajun rib-eye, marinated for 60 hours prior to cooking the way you like it. There's also the top-of-the-line, double-cut filet mignon, served with sauce bearnaise. Finish off the meal with a sinful Godiva chocolate cake. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
MR. JOHN'S STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE 2111 St. Charles Ave. (Avenue Plaza Hotel) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com USDA Prime beef is served at this popular spot. The menu features offerings such as cornmeal-crusted redfish and center-cut filet Oscar; both come with a crabmeat topping. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 60 Park Place Drive, Covington (985) 893-0505; 830 E. I-10 Service Road, Slidell (985) 649-4329; 1601 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 341-5544; 2746 Severn Ave., Metairie 455-6850; www.outback.com Outback cooks steaks 'just right' with soup, salad and potatoes on the side. Lamb, ribs and chicken also meet the 'barbie,' as Australians call their barbecue grills. Some guests, though, come just for the Blooming Onion appetizer. No reservations. Lunch Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RIB ROOM 621 St. Louis St. 529-7045; www.ribroom.net The Rib Room roasts meats and seafood on a rotisserie located in the dining room. The spit-roasted rack of lamb comes with a rosemary and roasted garlic sauce, while the roasted shrimp is served with lemon butter and mushroom raviolis. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, champagne jazz brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 711 N. Broad St. 486-0810; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com The filet is the most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef broiled to perfection. Or try the barbecue shrimp, sauteed New Orleans style in reduced white wine, butter, garlic and spices. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday and Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
SMITH & WOLLENSKY 1009 Poydras St. 561-0770; www.smithandwollensky.com The management at this revered steak joint recommends the spicy New Orleans filet: filet mignon dusted with Creole seasoning, smothered in an herb butter and served over a bed of spinach. Try the chocolate creme brulee for dessert. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner, late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$
THE STEAK KNIFE RESTAURANT & BAR 610 Poydras St. 212-5656; 888 Harrison Ave. 488-8981; www.thesteakknife.com The popular Lakeview restaurant has added a downtown location, with its full complement of steaks, seafood and other meats. Favorite entrees such as the teriyaki-marinated double-cut lamb chops in a demi-glace served with celery-garlic mashed potatoes will follow. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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