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R&O PIZZA PLACE
216 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-1248 R&O's pizza crusts are pretty special, and so are the muffalettas. Try the stuffed artichokes, Italian salads, seafood dishes and the roast beef po-boy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. 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 also satisfy connoisseurs of our city's favorite local sandwich. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

RAG'S TOO OLD FASHIONED PO-BOYS
103 W. 30th Ave., Covington (985) 892-7895; www.ragspoboys.com Rag's covers all the bases when it comes to traditional po-boys; shrimp, roast beef and oyster are all top choices, along with signature po-boys such as the Herbie: roast beef, ham and Swiss cheese. Try the buffet, which during the week offers fried chicken, country fried steak and more, and on weekends goes with fried oysters, crawfish, crab and the like. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $

RAGUSA'S SICILIAN DELICATESSEN
3363 Severn Ave., Metairie 454-2723 This Italian deli, with its 'old country meets Crescent City' flavors, now stays open for dinner. The artichoke bread, a French loaf stuffed with artichokes and three kinds of cheese, the eggplant Parmesan sandwich, and the signature muffalettas are all tasty treats any hour of the day. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

RAINEY'S RESTAURANT & CATERERS
901 Vallette St. 368-1564 There's a new menu daily at this Algiers lunch spot. There's always some kind of beans -- red beans, butter beans -- served with pork chops or fried chicken, and there's fried catfish daily. Oxtails are always in demand, and Friday is seafood day. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Cash or checks. $

Diners get fired up about Brick Oven Cafe's pizzas and Italian specialties.

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RAISING CANE'S
1270 N. Hwy. 190, Covington 985-809-0250; 1654 Gause Blvd., Slidell 985-405-1423; 1735 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 297-1622; 4036 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 297-1633; 919 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 216-2424; www.raisingcanes.com This Baton Rouge-based chain is popping up all over south Louisiana and Mississippi, built on a popularity that is perhaps best explained in Raising Cane's mantra: 'We have only one love: chicken fingers.' Find the fried goodness in everything from sandwiches to tailgate-party sized boxes. Favorite sides are French fries and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

RALPH & KACOO'S THE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
519 Toulouse St. 522-5226; www.ralphandkacoos.com This family-friendly locale in the French Quarter can prepare a seafood platter fried, broiled or blackened. Management recommends the Ruby, a seasonal fish stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with hollandaise sauce and crabmeat. A new lunch menu has just been introduced. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

RALPH'S ON THE PARK
900 City Park Ave. 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com Renowned chef Gerard Marais offers the freshest selections from his garden as featured ingredients. While options change with the seasons and availability, the restaurant has developed tried-and-true favorites. The grilled herb-crusted lamb chops feature tender domestic lamb chops, grilled with a mustard-herb crust and served with a natural sauce, satin potato and wilted spinach. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

RASCAL'S DELI 1
400 Poydras St. 522-1787 Everyday at Rascal's you can order the seafood platter, which combines fish, shrimp and oysters along with French fries and a salad, for $6.95. Breakfast sticks to the essentials: eggs, grits, sausage, and of course coffee. No reservations. Delivery available for large orders. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

RASPUTIN
600 St. Charles Ave. 561-9261; www.doylerestaurantgroup.com Vodka is the drink of choice at this Russian-themed restaurant. The bar stocks more than 100 varieties from around the world to complement the caviar and tapas offerings. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 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 late hours make it a convenient spot for a post-concert burger or a sandwich of grilled yellowfin tuna flavored with a secret seasoning and a special sauce. Jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks also make tasty late-night snacks and be sure to check out the weekly specials. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night Sun. Credit cards. $

RED FISH GRILL
115 Bourbon St. 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Red Fish Grill brings you a number of dishes revolving around one of Louisiana's signature catches. A top redfish choice here comes hickory-grilled and served with potatoes and crabmeat in a lemon butter. Order oysters raw, barbecue, baked or fried. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

RED MAPLE
1036 Lafayette St., Gretna 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com This 41-year-old West Bank dining hot spot features contemporary New Orleans cuisine, steaks and seafood, fish and lobster entrees along with favorites such as boiled beef brisket and the Red Maple bread pudding with rum sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RED PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT
1025 Westbank Expwy., Harvey 366-7071 The menu here offers family-style dinners, plus a number of beef, seafood, chicken and pork dishes. The staff recommends the softshell crab in crawfish sauce and the Atkins-friendly catfish fillets, steamed and glazed with a ginger-soy reduction. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

RED STAR CHINESE
8330 Earhart Blvd. 861-1933 Red Star serves remixed renditions of classic dishes. A fiery interpretation of Gen. Tso's chicken and spicy crispy shrimp are the specialties here, and egg rolls or an order of shrimp fried rice can be added to any entree. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
741 State St. 899-1414; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 712-6868; 874 Harrison Ave. 488-0133; 3244 Magazine St. 895-7272; 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan 818-0111; www.reginellis.com The menu at Reginelli's is getting a facelift with new items like a ham and brie pita with sundried fruit chutney. Diners will still be able to recognize classics like specialty pizzas topped with shrimp, pesto sauce, mozzarella, red onions, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and feta. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

RENDON INN
4501 Eve St. 822-9858 Check in at the Rendon Inn for a platter of the house-smoked barbecue brisket and pulled pork 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 Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

RENE BISTROT
817 Common St. (Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel) 412-2580; www.renebistrot.com Chef Rene Bajeux's updated menu might include bouillabaisse, a rotisserie roasted duck with vinegar and honey glaze or the Saint Jacques, a dish of sea scallops with orange, fennel and black olive salad in a basil vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

RESTAURANT AUGUST
301 Tchoupitoulas St. 299-9777; www.rest-august.com It would be difficult to find a more celebrated chef over the past three years than Restaurant August's John Besh. You can taste the reasons why in everything from the gnocci, crab and truffle appetizer to the tasting menu that features the tortelli of lobster with asparagus, sweet peas and meyer lemon. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

RESTAURANT CUVEE
322 Magazine St. 587-9001; www.restaurantcuvee.com A knowledgeable staff and Chef Bob Iacovone's creativity in the kitchen make a meal at Cuvee memorable. For an entree, management recommends the Steen's cane syrup cured duck breast with whole confit leg accompanied by seared Hudson Valley foie gras with pear glace. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. and some Sun. Credit cards. $$$

RESTAURANT CYPRESS
4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie 885-6885 The crabcakes are always in demand here, with two crabcakes sauteed and topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, served with a champagne beurre blanc and a side of asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES
7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point 689-7834 A glass-walled dining room lets guests take in views of the swamp as they eat orders of softshell crab Foster, a lightly battered and fried crab topped with green onions, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a buttery wine sauce. Pasta Lafitte, angel hair pasta tossed with crabmeat and shrimp in a spicy cream sauce, is also worth the trip. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch and dinner Sun. Credit cards. $$

RIB ROOM
621 St. Louis St. 529-7045; www.ribroom.net The Rib Room dramatically roasts meats and seafood on an imported 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 Sun. Credit cards. $$$

RICCOBONO'S PANOLA STREET CAFE
7801 Panola St. 314-1810 A pleasant neighborhood cafe that makes a famous eggs Benedict, a fine eggs Pontchartrain and a popular rendition of Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. The kitchen also serves plain and buckwheat pancakes and a crabcake Benedict with two crabcakes topped with hollandaise sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

RICCOBONO'S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT
3524 Severn Ave., Metairie 455-2266 This family-friendly locale in the French Quarter can prepare a seafood platter fried, broiled or blackened. Management recommends the Ruby, a seasonal fish stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with hollandaise sauce and crabmeat. A new, lower-priced lunch menu has just been introduced. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

RIOMAR
800 S. Peters St. 525-3474; www.riomarseafood.com Chef Adolfo Garcia focuses on Mediterranean-influenced recipes prepared with fresh seafood, like the pan-seared tuna wrapped in Spanish Serrano ham and finished with a romesco sauce. At lunch, the menu focuses on tapas, like shrimp sauteed in garlic wine sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RIP'S ON THE LAKE
1917 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville (985) 727-2829 This seafood joint offers all the traditional platters like stuffed and softshell crab with French fries and features fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp remoulade as one of its appetizers. Sunday breakfast brings out the eggs Benedict and Florentine, with pancakes and waffles, too. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., breakfast Sun. Credit cards. $$

RISTORANTE CARMELO
541 Decatur St. 586-1414; www.ristorantecarmelo.com This restaurant makes a spicy lobster fra diavolo in red sauce over linguine and an authentic veal sorentino, a dish of sauteed white veal, eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella in a touch of tomato sauce. Owner Carmelo Chirico was born in southern Italy, so he knows the cuisine of the Old World firsthand. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

RISTORANTE DA PIERO
401 Williams Blvd., Kenner 469-8585 Guests are serenaded nightly by an opera singer while dining on Romagnia regional specialties like filetto al pepe verde, medallions of beef served with green peppercorn sauce and pasta. Seasonal specials take advantage of the freshest regional produce and seafood. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

RISTORANTE DEL PORTO
205 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 875-1006 The approach to Tuscan fare of husband-and-wife team of David and Torre Solazzo includes the use of farmers' market produce and homemade cheese and breads. Try the homemade gnocchi, prepared with potatoes, flour and cheese and folded with a butter-poached Gulf shrimp. Reservations required. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$

RISTORANTE FILIPPO
1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie 835-4008 Chef Philip Gagliano keeps it simple with Italian fare that can't go wrong. He notes the veal marsala as his personal favorite. The menu also includes fresh fish, chops, chicken, steaks and a selection of Californian and Italian wines. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RISTORANTE LA RIVIERA
4506 Shores Drive, Metairie 888-6238; www.larivierarestaurant.com Seafood risotto and lump crabmeat-stuffed ravioli topped with a rich white sauce are specialties in Chef Aldo Marcone's repertoire of classic Italian cuisine. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RIVER 127'
100 Iberville St. (Wyndham New Orleans at Canal Place, 11th floor) 553-5082; www.wyndham.com Look down on the world below while enjoying an order of shrimp Grande Isle, battered gulf shrimp in garlic parsley and lemon garlic sauce, or a few Barataria Bay crabcakes seasoned with fresh herbs and finished with lemon caper butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

RIVER'S EDGE RESTAURANT
801 Decatur St. 525-4478 Diners who like variety appreciate the daily specials, homemade soup of the day and the River's Edge sampler with chicken gumbo, shrimp Creole, red beans, jambalaya and bread pudding. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 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. $

RIVERSIDE BAR & GRILL
708 Water St., Madisonville (985) 845-3731 This seafood restaurant specializes in boiled crawfish and not much else. Come for the food and full bar, stay for the live bands, karaoke and ladies' nights. Reservations accepted. 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. $$

ROBERT'S FRESH MARKET CAFE & BAKERY
1325 Annunciation St. 524-6431 Shoppers discover gourmet treats at this grocery store cafe. Why buy ingredients and cook, when you could take home fried chicken with three-cheese macaroni, jerk pork chops with zydeco rice or Creole crawfish etouffee? No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ROBIN'S ON CANAL
2501 Canal St., 821-0999 Try the cottage special, which includes pancakes, eggs, meat and choice of side, at this full-service sit-down restaurant. Also popular are the house omelette with everything in it and a side of hash browns or the daily specials like red beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

THE ROCK
5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie 885-3762 A solid place for tangy barbecue shrimp, fresh-cut fillets and a constantly updated specials board. All desserts are homemade, so don't have a meal without one. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

ROCK-N-SAKE BAR & SUSHI
823 Fulton St. 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com The hip urban decor and rock 'n' roll energy set this place apart from other sushi shops. Sample creative combinations like the Hawaii 5-0 filled with fried coconut shrimp, cream cheese and mango slices. Reservations recommended for parties of 10 or more. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly, late-night Fri.-Sat. 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. $

ROCKY'S OLD NEW ORLEANS BAR & PIZZA JOINT
3222 Magazine St. 891-5152 Known for gourmet pizzas like the Magazine topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and tasso ham on white or wheat crust, this funky pizzeria also makes killer salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

ROLYPOLY SANDWICHES
701 Poydras (One Shell Square) 561-9800; 5409 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-8373; www.rolypoly.com The management recommends the Sante Fe Chicken: melted jack, onion, tomato, ranch and a side of salsa grilled golden brown. Try the Philly Melt: roast beef, melted jack and cheddar, onion, mushroom, green pepper, grilled (again) and served with a ranch BBQ sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Hours vary by location. Credit cards and checks. $

ROMAN PIZZA
7329 Cohn St. 866-1166; www.eatromanpizza.com Roman Pizza has built a devoted clientele on the merit of its homemade dough, which forms the base for any pizza you want done your way. There are a number of popular salads for starters (or for entire meals), such as the Italian salad -- piled high with olives, cheese, pepperoni, red onions and green peppers. No reservations. Delivery and pick-up only. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL
3410 Hwy. 190, Mandeville (985) 727-1998; www.macaronigrill.com A variety of northern Italian dishes are the draw here, with a menu that changes monthly. The current menu includes Penne Rustica, which is baked in Romano's wood-burning oven for an extra rich taste. It features shrimp, smoked prosciutto and chicken drenched in a cheese sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ROSIE LEA'S BUBBLE TEA CAFE
7638 Maple St. 861-4450 Bubble tea is a blend of sweet tea (choice of ceylon, green or jasmine), milk and tapioca pearls. At Rosie Lea's, a multitude of flavors and fruits can be added for taste, including almond, lychee, pear, avocado and kiwi just to name a few. Regular coffee (locally roasted) and tea also available along with an assortment of pastries and bagels. No reservations. Open daily. Credit cards. $

ROYAL BLEND COFFEE & TEA HOUSE
204 Metairie Road, Metairie 835-7779; 222 Carondelet St. 529-2005; 621 Royal St. 523-2716; www.royalblendcoffee.com Savor a cup of joe with an Executive Club layered with turkey, ham, American and Swiss cheese, mayo, Dijon mustard and homemade honey mustard between two slices of seven-grain bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat, brunch Sun. at Metairie location. Credit cards. $

RUE DE LA COURSE COFFEEHOUSE
401 Carondelet St. 586-0401; 1140 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-4343; 1500 Magazine St. 529-1455; 3121 Magazine St. 899-0242 Rue offers specialty espresso drinks, sandwiches and pastries. On one of the typical New Orleans hot days, try the iced caffe mocha, which combines espresso, chocolate milk and chocolate froth and tops it with whipped cream and cocoa or cinnamon. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $

RUSSELL'S MARINA GRILL
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd. 282-9999/282-9980 Russell's serves breakfast all day and into the night, for those of you with the post-partying comfort munchies. Otherwise, try any of the recently added wraps sandwiches, or the highly recommended fried onion mum. Chase it all down with the Big Al's Bloody Mary. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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 classic fare like roast beef or meatball po-boys and two types of gumbo. Try the new po-boy finger sandwiches, perfect for a light lunch. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
711 N. Broad St. 486-0810; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com Here, the filet is the most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef broiled to perfection. Not a steak fan? Try the barbecue shrimp, sauteed New Orleans style in reduced white wine, butter, garlic and spices. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. and Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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