BAR & GRILL
ALIBI BAR & GRILL 811 Iberville St. 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com Here's your Alibi, which serves up po-boys, burgers, steaks and salads along with a few New Orleans favorites such as the shrimp plate (deep fried shrimp served with fries and a house salad with choice of dressing). No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BABY BOOMERS 4617 Sanford St., Metairie 457-0065 The kitchen never closes so the juicy 10-oz. hamburger can be yours anytime. Likewise the rib-eye steak and fries, a steal at $9. Standby bar favorites like jalapeno poppers and chicken tenders are offered as well. The drinks here are affordable at any hour. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BALCONY BAR & CAFE 3201 Magazine Street 891-1225 Along Magazine Street's sprawling stretch lie only a few places where the tap selection is awe-inspiring; Balcony Bar & Cafe is one such place, with 50 draft beers and 13 by the bottle. That's just a set-up for a kitchen that serves up half-pound burgers, pizzas, appetizers, salads and wraps, calzones and desserts. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL 4905 Canal St. 488-7357 There's nothing like a burger with your beer, and one of the best burger deals in town is the Beach burger, 10-oz. for $4. The extensive sandwich list includes the likes of grilled chicken breast and fried shrimp, and you can also grab some newly added items like the chicken tacos or shrimp salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, open late. Credit cards. $
BROOKS' SEAHORSE SALOON 1648 Gentilly Blvd. 948-7050 Located across from the Fair Grounds, this local tavern attracts jockeys, trainers, racing enthusiasts and anyone who shares an appetite for a burger and a beer. The half-pound sirloin burgers are dressed as you like 'em; other bar fare includes chicken tenders and French fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ BULLDOG 3236 Magazine St. 891-1516; bulldog.draftfreak.com With hundreds of beers to choose from, the Bulldog is a veritable tourist attraction. It also claims to serve one of the best burgers in town and makes fresh 8-oz. patties of Angus steak, flame broils them and tops them with a variety of delicious and often quite messy combinations. No reservations. Lunch Friday through Sunday, dinner daily until 1 a.m. Credit cards. $ CAJUN MIKE'S PUB 'N' GRUB 116 Baronne St. 566-0055; www.cajunmikes.com This neighborhood hangout has been compared to TV's Cheers by more than one loyal regular. Maybe it's the whimsically named, overstuffed sandwiches that keeps them coming back: the 'Boudreaux's Atchafalaya Run' is a generous portion of turkey, provolone, onion, lettuce and tomato on a roll. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ CHEZ VODUN 822 N. Rampart St. 558-0653; www.africanvodun.com This annex to Rampart Street's voodoo museum has recently changed its menu to focus more on light bar snacks with plenty of mojo. Chicken fingers, pasta salads and fish and chips, combined with Henry Butler playing live on Friday nights, will put a spell on you. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
COLUMBIA ST. TAPROOM & GRILL 434 N. Columbia St., Covington (985) 898-0899 The Northshore jumps with this bar and grill that serves up almost as much live music as food, with salads, burgers, po-boys, wraps, specialty sandwiches and hot-plate offerings. Ask about the daily specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $ DECKBAR & GRILLE 1715 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 837-7665 Hearty bar food and live music on weekends make this Jefferson joint jump. Check out the boiled seafood, fried pickles and the Sister-In-Law Debris: a beef brisket served with gravy and hollowed-out French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $ DEJA VU RESTAURANT AND BAR 400 Dauphine St. 523-1936; www.dejavurestaurant-bar.com Everyone from off-duty strippers to partied-out conventioneers to rock bands after a gig heads to Deja Vu for late-night/early-morning fortification. Tuesday and Thursday nights offer a $5.99 steak special, an 8-oz strip served with loaded baked potato, from 6 p.m. 'until they run out' -- otherwise, try a variety of burgers, omelettes, salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DINO'S BAR & GRILL 1128 Tchoupitoulas St. 558-0900 This laid-back spot offers a variety of sandwiches, burgers and po-boys, as well as reliable bar snacks like nachos and chicken tenders. Also check out Sunday plate specials like the grilled redfish, and be sure to stop by Tuesday nights for steak night. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
DINO'S LAKEVIEW 339 W. Harrison Ave. 484-6460 Dino's is a family-friendly pizza, ribs, chicken and seafood joint. Homemade pizza dough is hand-tossed and topped with a homemade sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL 800 N. Rampart St. 596-6914; www.donnasbarandgrill.com This Rampart Street joint is one of the hottest places in town to see brass bands and other traditional New Orleans music. Keep up your energy for a possible second line with New Orleans favorites like red beans or black-eyed peas with rice, as well as barbecued brisket, ribs and pulled pork. No reservations. Dinner Thursday through Monday. Credit cards. $ DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR 5535 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-8500 Nightly live jazz is the soundtrack for a fine cigar enjoyed over a game of 8-ball in Dos Jefes' intimate, relaxed but swanky surroundings. Tasty bar snacks include batter-fried fish and chips and savory baked brie. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ THE EDGE BAR & GRILL 3400 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 780-2266 Steak nights are the bargain that keep locals coming back, with an 8-oz. filet with all the trimmings going for only $7 (Tuesday through Thursday). Barbecued ribs are also popular, as are the grilled tuna steaks and the Belly Buster, a serious meal of 1-1/2 pounds of prime beef. Lunch Monday through Friday, late-night daily. Credit cards. $ ERIN ROSE GRILL 811 Conti St. 523-8619; www.erinrosebar.com Hearty fare and generous portions are the rules at this pub, which offers an untypical version of the shepherd's pie in the Erin's Pie, which combines shredded chicken, peas, carrots, corn and potatoes (a vegetarian version also is offered). For a taste of the unusual, order the housemade Guinness ice cream (yes, you can taste the beer) served in a frozen schooner. No reservations. Late lunch and dinner daily. Delivery in the French Quarter available. Credit cards. $ ERNST CAFE 600 S. Peters St. 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.net Ernst Cafe features traditional Southern favorites while maintaining its New Orleans character and hospitality. The spring menu includes plates of Buffalo BBQ shrimp, pecan fried catfish and crabmeat au gratin. After a win at Harrah's, come by for the seafood gumbo, grilled chicken salad or a juicy burger. No reservations. Lunch dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
F&M PATIO BAR 4841 Tchoupitoulas St. 895-6784 Late-night antics involving the vintage jukebox and the leopard-print pool table have made F&M a local legend. Generous portions of cheese fries, burgers, fajitas and loaded nachos fuel the party well into the wee hours. No reservations. Late-night Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $ FAT HARRY'S BAR & GRILL 4330 St. Charles Ave. 895-9582 The solid bar menu offers a variety of salads, quesadillas, hot wings and other staples. A standout is the Jazz Burger -- a grilled patty of ground beef and sausage topped with cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses and finished off with a dollop of barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
FOX & HOUND ENGLISH PUB & GRILLE 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy. (Elmwood Village Shopping Center), Harahan 731-6000 Sports fans don't just come here to watch the games. They also come for the slow-smoked baby back ribs, smoked brisket and chicken. These hearty platters come complete with Texas toast and a choice of sides, which include barbecued beans, fresh coleslaw, potato salad, mashed potatoes, fries or corn. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ FRIAR TUCK'S 5130 Freret St. 891-4080 The good friar was a fan of good living, and it shows on the menu of this Uptown hangout. The folks here boast of the hefty, hand-packed, half-pound, all-beef burger with cheese, complete with an order of fries. For those with a less carnivorous appetite, salads, sandwiches and soups grace the menu. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Monday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
GABBY'S FOOD & SPIRITS 6600 Morrison Road 242-9829 Regulars come back for specialties like the eggplant boat, fried chicken and grilled garlic shrimp, as well as daily lunch specials and a variety of po-boys. Night owls particularly appreciate the 5 a.m. closing time. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ G.B.'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL 8117 Maple St. 861-0067 G.B's thoughtfully serves up its juicy burgers in two sizes to accommodate all appetites. Both the small and the medium are accompanied by either a loaded baked potato or thick-cut seasoned fries. Grilled salmon and tuna are also a treat, and the all-beef hot dog with fries is a bargain. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday through Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ HEDGES BAR AND GRILL 4 Galleria Blvd. (Wyndham Hotel), Metairie 620-9412 The Wyndham Hotel offers its guests an unexpected dining option with this cozy tavern, complete with a brick oven that turns out gourmet pizzas such as the popular grilled chicken pizza with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Reservations recommended. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
HOBNOBBER'S BAR & GRILL 139 Carondelet St. 525-5428 For more than two decades, Hobnobber's has built a following with plates of home-style New Orleans cooking. A team of eight drivers stands ready to deliver lunches of grilled chicken with grilled broccoli and tomatoes or crabcakes with creamy crawfish sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, bar open daily. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $
HOOTERS 301 N. Peters St. 522-9222; 2781 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna 393-7177; 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-0160; www.hootersoflouisiana.com Is it the babes, the brews, or the tasty bar food that makes Hooters such a popular sports bar? Cheer on the home team with a cold pint of beer, a plate of oysters and a burger. During weekday happy hours, the after-work crowd takes advantage of discounts on both drinks and Hooters' famous Buffalo wings. Reservations for large parties only. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
HURRICANE'S 1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0050 To sate the hunger pangs, Hurricane's serves up hamburgers, chicken or shrimp quesadillas and daily lunch specials such as bell peppers stuffed with seafood and served with angel hair pasta bathed in marinara sauce. There's a full range of domestic and imported beers to help you wash it all down. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JIGGER'S GRILL 1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-3555 This genuine neighborhood bar and grill offers juicy burgers and chicken straight off the fire. Enjoy these or a salad before you shoot a game of pool. It's the perfect place to kick back with friends after a long day at the office. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
KABBY'S SPORTS EDITION & GRILLE 2 Poydras St. (Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel) 584-3880 Sports fans from around the country watch their favorites teams at the Hilton New Orleans' sports bar. A menu of burgers, po-boys, bar-style appetizers and beer keeps the patrons happy, no matter who wins the game. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LE BON TEMPS ROULE 4801 Magazine St. 897-3448 Le Bon Temps Roule creates perfect harmony with a combination of free music and a menu of quesadillas loaded with cheese, beans and chicken, juicy burgers and the new broccoli ball, a deep-fried floret of broccoli coated in cheese and bacon. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
MELIUS BAR & CAFE 1701 Lake Ave., Metairie 828-9446 At this neighborhood joint, friends shoot darts and compete in pool leagues while snacking on burgers, bar food and Melius' signature French fries smothered in Swiss cheese and brown gravy. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m. and includes tasty omelettes and other traditional fare. No reservations. Breakfast Monday through Friday, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
METRY CAFE& BAR 601 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-1212 The bar with a cafe that's open for lunch only has been keeping people filled up for a quarter century with traditional home cooking. Try the fried chicken served with either French fries or mashed potatoes or go for the serious comfort food with homemade meatloaf. No reservations. Checks. $
MICHAEL'S MID-CITY GRILL 4139 Canal St. 486-8200 Michael's cooks hearty American favorites. The burgers are popular, but guests also devour ribs, seafood, po-boys and chicken tenders. Ask about the daily specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MULLIGAN'S TAVERNE 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie 888-5858 On Friday nights, this sports bar turns on the karaoke machine and lets the customers provide the entertainment. The 1/3-lb. burgers keep the budding troubadours and wanna-be rock stars well fed. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PALMETTO'S 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell (985) 643-0050; www.palmettos.net House favorites here include a seafood gumbo with crab, shrimp and oysters as well as Eggplant Palmetto's, which features lightly fried eggplant medallions drizzled in crab and shrimp sauce. Live music on some Wednesdays and Saturdays. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
THE PATIO GRILL & HIGHWATER BAR 2221 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville (985) 626-9190; www.thepatiogrill.com Opened just last spring, the Patio Grill & Highwater Bar offers casual dining and an array of pizzas, steaks, seafood, hamburgers, wraps, pastas and salads. The burgers come in 4 or 8 ounces and are cooked to order with all the trimmings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PETE'S PUB 444 St. Charles Ave. (Hotel Inter-Continental) 585-5401; www.new-orleans.intercontinental.com Located inside a swank hotel, Pete's Pub serves unpretentious American favorites like chicken tenders, flaming chicken fajitas and burgers. The crawfish Atchafalaya, pasta and crawfish in a cream sauce, makes a nod to local tastes. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $$
PORT OF CALL 838 Esplanade Ave. 523-0120; www.portofcallneworleans.com People happily line up outside the Port of Call for one of the most acclaimed burgers in town. The steaks and stuffed potatoes are also worth the wait. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
THE RED EYE GRILL 852 S. Peters St. 593-9393; www.redeyegrill.net Billed as 'the last place you want to be,' the Red Eye's location and hours make it a convenient spot after a concert for a huge burger or a sandwich of grilled yellowfin tuna flavored with a secret seasoning and a special sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Monday through Saturday, dinner and late-night Sunday. Credit cards. $
RIVERSHACK TAVERN 3449 River Road, Jefferson 837-7118/834-4938 The bar stools here have two legs and most wear pants and shoes. The whimsically decorated shack serves fried green tomatoes, alligator pizza and specials like chicken Kiev every night until midnight. The atmosphere gets rowdy Saturday night with free live music. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SHIMMY SHACK 1855 Dock St., Harahan 729-4442 Grab a sandwich or a burger, or if you're in the mood for something a little more sophisticated, try the oysters and brie on a warm pita, topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $
SHOOTERS BAR & GRILL 3655 18th St., Metairie 456-2618 There's always something to cheer on at this bar's 9-foot screen or half-dozen 25-inch TVs. Try the 8-oz. Shooter Burger served with French fries. For a liquid dessert, try the cherry cheesecake martini. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SIDELINES BAR & GRILL 1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-4002 Sports enthusiasts can sate their hunger for food as well as televised games at this restaurant, which offers steak night every Thursday featuring an 8-oz. filet mignon served with Cajun creamed potatoes and French bread for $10. Sidelines will also offer all-you-can-eat crawfish on Monday nights during Lent. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SPEAKEASY SPORTS BAR & GRILL 4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-4069 Supplement your sports-watching with darts, pool and video poker. Sate your appetite with a signature 10-oz. Speakeasy burger made to order and dressed, but don't forget the half-pound rib-eye steak with French fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SPORTS CENTER BAR & GRILL 3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie Saturday night is Surf or Turf Night, with a 6-oz. lobster tail, a 6-oz. filet and baked potato for $12.75. Friday offers all-you-can-eat crawfish for $10. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $
STITCHES BAR & GRILL 3941 Houma Blvd., Metairie 454-6266 Stitches caters to its hospital staff patrons with a side of humor: try the Triple Bypass Burger: a 3/4-lb. patty with double cheese, bacon and a hot sausage patty, dressed of course, and accompanied by French fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
SUGAR PARK TAVERN 800 France St. 940-6226 Sugar Park offers everything from burgers to thin-crust, New York-style pizza, fish and chips and chili. Bywater locals often hang out at the bar watching sports and other TV shows. No reservations. Dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
SWAMP ROOM 5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-5242 The Swamp Room proudly declares itself 'Home of the Swamp Burger,' a 10-oz. burger with all the trimmings. Black bean quesadilla rolls, cheese fries and other bar foods are the mainstays for those who want to quench hunger as well as thirst at this bar. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
TIMES BAR & GRILL 1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com If you want to go to Times, make sure you have a lot of it, as well as a big appetite. The Hulk Burger is a massive 1 1/2-lb. char-grilled hamburger dressed any way you can handle it. If you eat it all, you get your photo on the Hulk Wall of Fame. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
TUCKER'S TAVERN 635 S. Roman St. 522-0440 Tucker's is 'Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger.' Yes, they actually batter and deep-fry a hamburger. One of the most popular variations is The Big Tuck, a deep-fried burger filled with pepper Jack cheese and bacon and then topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, lunch and early dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $
TYLER'S BEER GARDEN 3841 Orleans Ave. 482-7207 The kitchen is open at Tyler's from 11 a.m. to 6 a.m. That's because Tyler's specializes in 'Mid-City Munchies' including a cheese fries for starters, 'Where Ya At' breakfast wraps, and the Bayou St. John burger served with cheese and 'drug through the garden' (i.e., dressed) with options to add mushrooms or bacon, and with fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
UGLY DOG SALOON & BBQ 401 Andrew Higgins Drive 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net The Ugly Dog satisfies sports-bar requirements with nine TVs and hearty servings of Memphis-style barbecue pork, beef, ribs and sausage. Bartenders serve $1.25 domestic beers during happy hour. Reservations accepted, except during lunch rush. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
WINSTON'S PUB AND PATIO 531 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-8705 Come here for the neighborhood bar vibe, cheer for the added bonus of good bar food like cheese fries or the Forest Hills Burger, a full half-pound burger dressed and cooked as ordered with a side of waffle fries or beer battered onion rings. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
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