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SAIA'S ON THE LAKE
200 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-5700 Sal Saia mixes up prime steaks and seafood that makes the mouth water. Management recommends the seafood-stuffed eggplant boats. The 'drunken' shrimp are fresh Gulf shrimp sauteed in a lemon-vodka cream sauce with capers, garlic and chopped Roma tomatoes, all served over penne pasta. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SAKE CAFE
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 779-7253; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 468-8829 This sushi bistro proves it's not short on inspiration with maki like the Rocky II roll: shrimp tempura, snow crab and avocado wrapped in a soybean sheet. If you're not in the mood for raw fish, the pan-seared Chilean sea bass comes with scallops and a Japanese orange miso sauce. Reservations accepted, recommended on weekends at Metairie location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SAKE CAFE UPTOWN
2830 Magazine St. 894-0033; www.sakecafeuptown.com Sake Cafe Uptown offers a sushi/Panasian menu as unique as its atmosphere. If you like it spicy, check out the Akita snapper, a deep-fried fillet served with asparagus in a chile lime miso sauce. For a new twist on shrimp, try the Kuruma jumbo shrimp stuffed with snow crab and topped with a peanut wasabi sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SAL AND SAM'S
4300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 885-5566 Sal and Sam's prides itself on its steaks and osso buco: veal shanks marinated in a marinara sauce. Live piano jazz courtesy of Joey Arndt is a feature on weekends, and some dishes are prepared tableside, including Caesar salad, steak Diane and bananas Foster. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

SAL'S SEAFOOD
1512 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 341-8112 Sal offers up seafood pretty much any way you like it, but you can supplement the experience with stuffed artichokes, a delicious roast beef sandwich and, of course, gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., takeout only on Sun. Credit cards. $

SALT 'N' PEPPER RESTAURANT
201 N. Peters St., Suite C 561-6070 Salt 'n' Pepper serves Indian and Pakistani food to Quarter wanderers until midnight every night. The owner suggests the biryanee, basmati rice with mutton or chicken, but the restaurant also features fresh naan bread and many vegetarian dishes. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SALTWATER GRILL
1340 S. Carrollton Ave. 324-6640 This neighborhood seafood joint has endeared itself to Uptowners. Chef Russell recently added chargrilled oysters, as well as a spinach, artichoke and crabmeat dip, both of which, he claims, have been 'rockin' out the door.' Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SALVATORE RISTORANTE
3226 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie 455-2433; www.chefsfreerecipe.com The Sal's Delight is a mesquite-grilled petite filet, a fried softshell crab with lemon butter caper sauce, and sauteed baby veal finished off with crabmeat and mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SAMMY'S LIVE OAK MARKET & DELI 8
01 Live Oak St., Metairie 835-0916 You can't beat Fridays at Sammy's Live Oak Market and Deli, where the special is all-you-can-eat trout. The hot, gravy-soaked roast beef po-boy is a popular standby or you can peruse their grocery section. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SAMMY'S STEAK & LOBSTER
627 Bourbon St. 525-8442 Entice beautiful passersby with Mardi Gras beads from a table on Sammy's Bourbon Street patio, while you fill up on Sammy's blackened steak and shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SAMURAI SUSHI
239 Decatur St. 525-9595 To help put a little spring in the step of sushi lovers, Samurai offers an expansive menu that includes new treats such as the Decatur Roll: spicy crawfish and cilantro on the inside topped with a seared piece of garlicky white tuna. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SANDRO'S TRATTORIA
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-7784 'Close your eyes and you think you're in Tuscany,' boasts the managers at Sandro's, which will soon be undergoing an expansion to include outdoor dining. Specialties include the frutti del mar pasta -- steamed mussels, shrimp and oysters in a light white wine sauce over fresh pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SANTE FE RESTAURANT
801 Frenchmen St. 944-6854 At this Faubourg Marigny hot spot Chef Mark says his duck is 'without a doubt the best around.' The bird is sauteed and baked medium rare then dressed with a duck jalapeno and raspberry glaze and accompanied by an ample portion of wild rice and assorted seasonal vegetables. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SAPPORO
3544 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 779-9288 This popular Japanese sushi bar boasts a low-carb menu on top of its large selection of chef specials. Ask for the seasonal bluefin fatty tuna and enjoy the ambiance. Sushi rolls, salads and cooked Japanese fare also available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SARA'S
724 Dublin St. 861-0565; www.sarasrestaurant.com Sara's is housed in an unassuming cottage in Riverbend. With its innovative fusion of Indian, Mediterranean, Thai and French Creole flavors, eclectic specialties include the green curried scallops with jasmine rice and black bean salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

SASSAFRAS CREOLE AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
11999 I-10 Service Road (I-10 Service Road and Bullard Avenue) 241-1900 This new restaurant presents a hearty menu of Creole dishes with everything from seafood and gumbo to red beans and rice and shrimp. Grilled platters of chicken and steak are always available, along with the catch of the day. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SAZERAC BAR & GRILL
123 Baronne St. (Fairmont Hotel) 529-4733 The Sazerac serves exquisite cocktails, but the Pontchartrain jumbo shrimp is celebrated here. Try imaginative pasta dishes like the pecan pesto sauce, tossed with tomatoes, artichokes, shrimp, andouille, basil and garlic in penne pasta and finished with a hint of cream. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

SCHIRO'S COMMUNITY CAFE AND BAR
2483 Royal St. 944-6666 Have a meal, have a drink, make some groceries, and wash your tightie-whities in whatever order you like. Schiro's happily offers up sandwiches, salads and wraps, like the Tuscano: pesto-smoked turkey with provolone and red peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., grocery/laundry only on Sun. Credit cards. $

SECRET GARDEN TEA ROOM AND CAFE
3626 Magazine St. 895-2913 The Secret Garden invites customers to linger for a while with its classic tea serving: three courses to complement tea, starting with assorted sandwiches, followed by scones and ending with a dessert course of pastries. Other menu favorites include housemade soups and quiche choices. Reservations recommended weekends. Lunch and tea time Mon.-Sat. Major cards. $

Chefs Sellers Johnson and Austin Leslie create the memorable cuisine at Pampy's Creole Kitchen.

Photo by Cheryl Gerber

SEMOLINA
100 Tyler Square, Covington (985) 898-0004; 1121 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 361-8293; 1503 Gause Blvd., Slidell (985) 641-3456; 2999 Hwy. 190, Mandeville (985) 626-8923; 3226 Magazine St. 895-4260; 3501 W. Chateau Blvd., Kenner 468-1047; 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Clearview Shopping Center), Metairie 454-7930; 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd. 486-5581; www.semolina.com Semolina's is a local favorite, and for much more than just pasta. There is something for everyone, with dishes from the bayou to Latin America, from the Southwest to Italy and more. Thai curry shrimp is a perennial favorite, and the daily specials include a double-cheeseburger pasta on Wednesdays. For a limited time, enjoy 12 different crawfish dishes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SERRANO'S SALSA COMPANY
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 780-2354; www.serranossalsacompany.com Serrano's Latin-American cuisine combines a wide offering of menu choices with an impressive liquor cabinet. In between tequila shots, make room for the Brazilian mixed grill: huge portions of chicken and beef fajitas, slow roasted pork carnitas, ribs, spicy chorizo, grilled quail and grilled corn. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SESAME INN
408 N. Causeway Blvd. (985) 951-8888; www.sesame-inn.com Fans of traditional Hunan and Szechuan food can feast here without fear of encountering Americanized Chinese food. Old staples like kung pao chicken are available alongside other chicken, pork, beef, vegetarian, low mein and fried rice dishes. Check out the sizeable shrimp dish selection, especially on the dinner menu. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $

SHELL SHUCKED
1506 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-1003 When taking a break from shucking oysters in the back, the management at Shell Shucked recommends the fried green tomatoes with a crawfish remoulade sauce, as well as the blackened drum with seasoned veggies. Finish the evening off with the homemade banana bread pudding. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., 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 Catching a little March (and soon April) madness, along with the upcoming baseball season, is but one way to enjoy Shooters' 9-foot screen or the half-dozen 25-inch TVs. For fuel, try the 8-oz. Shooter Burger served with French fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SIAM CAFE
435 Esplanade Ave. 949-1750 The Buddhist Delight offers a variety of market-fresh vegetables stir-fried and seasoned in the traditional Thai way. Always a best-seller is the pad Thai, which mingles sauteed shrimp, chicken breast, peanuts, bean sprouts and scallions with traditional chantaboon noodles and seasons it all with chili powder. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SICILY'S PIZZA
301 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 893-0005 The rotating buffet menu includes salad bar, pizza, pasta bar, dessert and freshly ground flavored coffees. Popular standards like classic lasagna and meatballs marinara are offered alongside crawfish penne and seafood eggplant casserole. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

SIDELINES BAR & GRILL
1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-4002 Televised sporting events aren't the only things that incite cheers here. There's also steak night every Thursday, an 8-oz. filet mignon served with Cajun creamed potatoes and French bread for $10. Fish lovers might prefer 8 ounces of grilled tuna served on a sesame seed bun and topped with homemade lemon and pepper cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SID-MAR'S OF BUCKTOWN
1824 Orpheum Ave., Metairie 831-9541; www.sidmarsofbucktown.com Seafood lovers can point their bow toward Bucktown. Sid-Mar's seafood bisque boat features crawfish, shrimp and crab in a seasoned red roux. The Fisherman's Platter is heaped with stuffed crab, softshell crab, oysters, shrimp and catfish with French fries, a salad, hushpuppies and toast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SILKY O'SULLIVAN'S
311 Decatur St. 525-1011 Watch the Hornets play on Silky's three big-screen TVs while feasting on Memphis-style ribs, pulled pork and brisket that has been smoked for 10 hours over apple wood. The barbecue treats are dry-rubbed, but there's always Silky's special sauce to add some humidity. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

SLICE PIZZERIA
1513 St. Charles Ave. 525-7437 Get what you want in the amount you want by choosing a slice of Sicilian soft, thick crust, white pizza or thin Neapolitan-style crust and building up with your favorite toppings. If you're not feeling hungry, you can hang out till midnight and sip one of Slice's many artisan wine choices from around the globe. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SLIM GOODIES
3322 Magazine St. 891-3447 The tagline at Slim Goodies is 'classic diner cuisine with a vegetarian twist.' The omelettes are huge and boast inventive ingredient combinations at this popular Uptown diner. The spinach salad is a generous and fine choice for vegetarians and light food seekers. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SMILIE'S RESTAURANT
5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 733-3000 Owner Augie Lopez has been in the biz for more than 25 years with signatures like the veal Augie: paneed veal topped with a lump crabmeat, mushroom and shallot sauce. This year Smilie's is offering a whole Maine lobster stuffed with seafood dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

SMITH & WOLLENSKY
1009 Poydras St. 561-0770; www.smithandwollensky.com The management at this revered steak joint recommend 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. $$$

SNAPPER JOHN'S
509 S. Tyler St., Covington (985) 892-9592 The New Orleans barbecue shrimp features 10 large shrimp sauteed in a housemade spicy sauce and served with French bread. The shrimp or chicken Creole is cooked with a sauce of tomato, garlic, bell pepper, onions and mushrooms and served with a choice of rotini pasta or rice. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St. 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com Very few places can outdo Snug Harbor's live jazz. While you're there, check out the fish Marigny, a fillet of fish topped with Gulf shrimp and drizzled with Creole cream sauce. There's also a classic Cajun gumbo that includes shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra and rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SOPHIE'S ICE CREAM PARLOR
1912 Magazine St., 561-0291 Satiate your sweet tooth at this 1950s-style soda fountain where they make all their own ice cream, Italian gelato, nectar soda and malts. Try the popular and refreshing watermelon or lemon sorbets and treat yourself to their selection of pastries, apple pie, cheesecake and cookies. No reservations. Delivery available. Open Tue.-Sun. Cash only. $

SOPHISTICATED SALADS
6387 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 737-1860 The stuffed tomato with chicken salad features chicken salad piled on a tomato atop romaine lettuce and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. Shrimp and pasta salad features shrimp, spiral pasta and pico de gallo, topped with Parmesan cheese and Parmesan dressing. No reservations. Delivery available for orders of three or more salads. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

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 Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SPEAKEASY SPORTS BAR & GRILL
4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-4069 The menu at this sports bar was changed recently, but the basics remain: hamburgers, fries and cheese fries. Most customers come for the three big-screen TVs that air sports, the video poker, pool tables or dartboards. Happy hour lasts from opening to 7 p.m. every day. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SPORTS CENTER BAR & GRILL
3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie Tuesday night is Surf and Turf Night, with a 6-oz. lobster tail, a 6-oz. filet and baked potato for $12.75. Friday offers all-you-can-eat catfish for $8.50 and dig into a literal pile of boiled seafood every weekend. No reservations. Delivery available. Open 24 hours. Credit cards and checks. $

SPUDLY'S SUPER SPUDS
2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie 455-SPUD (7783); www.spudly.com Spudly's Super Spuds saves you from the Atkins diet with the Super Duper: shrimp, crab and crawfish in a baked potato topped with cheddar cheese sauce and chives; or the Pizza Spud: spiced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, chives and Italian sauce in a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT
701 Poydras St. 593-9884 Navigate the tables full of business suits at this One Shell Square eatery for the traditional breakfast menu that includes bacon, eggs, sausage and grits. At lunch there's a Chinese buffet or a menu of American foods such as a grilled chicken salad with vinaigrette dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

ST. CHARLES TAVERN
1433 St. Charles Ave. 523-9823 Hop off the streetcar anytime day or night for a chili or crawfish etouffee omelette, as well as the tavern's now-famous hash one of four ways. The Tavern Combo consists of red beans and rice with andouille sausage, seafood jambalaya and gumbo. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $

ST. JOHN'S COFFEE HOUSE
535 E. Boston St., Covington (985) 893-5553; www.stjohnscoffeehouse.com In addition to a full range of fair-trade coffees, tea drinks and pastries, this coffeehouse serves up salads, sandwiches and wraps and what management argues is 'the best cheesecake in town.' No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash or checks only. $

STAR STEAK & LOBSTER
237 Decatur St. 525-6151 The star attraction for diners is a lobster feast for two that features a pair of lobsters and double orders of soup, salad, baked potatoes or French fries, and bread pudding, all for $39.95. Or order up the filet mignon filled with shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat and lobster stuffing and topped with red wine mushroom sauce. Reservations required. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STARBUCKS COFFEE CO.
300 Canal St. (The Shops at Canal Place) 566-1223; 424 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-7874; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 472-6190; 1290 Front St., Slidell (985) 641-6257; 1451 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 365-0208; 2701 Airline Drive, Metairie 828-6700; 2801 Magazine St. 897-4944; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-5257; 3601 Hwy. 190, Mandeville (985) 626-5234; 5161 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson 818-0633; 5800 Magazine St. 269-5113; 7700 Maple St. 864-0411 New at Starbucks this season is a dessert line of over-the-top decadent pastries. Try the chocolate peanut butter stack: layered chocolate brownie sandwiched with white chocolate peanut butter, caramel and creamy milk chocolate topped with crushed peanuts. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards and checks. $

THE STEAK KNIFE RESTAURANT & BAR
610 Poydras St. 212-5656; 888 Harrison Ave. 488-8981; www.thesteakknife.com Start a hearty feast with a Seraphine Salad, an avocado half stuffed with marinated hearts of palm and artichoke, laid atop mixed greens and topped with asparagus, red onion and vinaigrette. For a main course try the Gulf Fish Robert, a fresh fillet pan-sauteed then topped with lump crabmeat, mushroom and lemon-butter sauce. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

THE STEAK PIT
609 Bourbon St. 525-3406 The New York strip steak is a belly-filler, served with a garden salad, baked potato and onion soup, while the Jim Beam Bourbon barbecue baby back ribs take half a slab of ribs; the Pit slow cooks them with that special sauce, then serves them up with New Orleans filthy rice. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $

STELLA!
1032 Chartres St. 587-0091; www.restaurantstella.com Chef Scott Boswell has picked up a few new tricks after his appearance on the Iron Chef. New Orleans gets an Asian treatment with the breast of Moullard duck, marinated then seared and served with foie gras won tons, mooshu pancake stir-fry and currant-cassis reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

STEVE'S DINER
828 Gravier St. 522-8198 Steve's keeps its food friendly by offering home-style breakfasts and offering daily specials. If you're not in the mood for eggs and grits, Steve recently installed a new grill and is serving up charbroiled burgers: 7-oz. hand-formed patties cooked to order. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

STILL PERKIN'
The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. 899-0335 The friendly staff at Still Perkin' offers a slightly different iced mocha made with coffee, not espresso. Pastries and desserts abound, and those not in the mood for caffeine can sip on frozen lemonade and frozen granitas. It also serves panini sandwiches from La Spiga and salads. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

STINGRAY'S SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR
1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 443-4040 Shrimp Nicole is a favorite here, which includes shrimp, diced mushrooms and green onions served over a choice of fettuccine or angle hair pasta. While you're working on that, sip on the Stingtini, a concoction of rum, blue Curacao, pineapple and other fruity juices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STITCHES BAR & GRILL
3941 Houma Blvd., Metairie 454-6266 Stitches' happy hour greets you weekdays with drink specials from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, you can order the rib-eye special, served with a baked potato, for only $6.95. For soup, try the crab corn bisque. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sat. Credit cards. $

STIXX RESTAURANT
535 E. Judge Perez Drive., Chalmette 276-2742 Stixx mixes Asian and Cajun in dishes like the paneed chicken: chicken served over angle hair pasta and topped with crawfish cream sauce. There's also a full-service sushi and sashimi bar. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$

SUBWAY
237 N. Peters St. 568-0169 On-the-go diners throughout New Orleans have easy access to this wildly popular chain of often healthful sandwiches. But then there's the French Quarter location, which is under new ownership and, along with old favorites like the classic BMT sub, offers delivery and serves Blue Bell ice cream. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $

SUGAR HOUSE
315 Julia St. (Embassy Suites Hotel) 525-1993; www.embassysuites.com/es/neworleans The management recommends the crabmeat-stuffed shrimp: three butterflied jumbo Gulf shrimp wrapped around crabmeat dressing and coated with coconut curry oil before roasting. All entrees come with a house salad and a choice of garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf or rosemary mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch buffet Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SUGAR PARK TAVERN
800 France St. 940-6226 You can choose almost anything you like and have it wrapped in a calzone, or pick your favorite ingredients to go on top of a super-thin crust New York-style pizza. There also are daily specials that include soups, salads and sandwiches. Vegetarians can order a meatless chili or burger. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SUKHO THAI
1913 Royal St. 948-9309 Focusing on classical Thai cuisine, this Faubourg Marigny restaurant offers dishes such as the Lime Steamed Fish, a whole flounder steamed over crushed lemongrass, topped with housemade spicy lime-garlic juice, which is absorbed into the fish, and garnished with sliced lime and fresh garlic. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SUN RAY GRILL
619 Pink St., Metairie 837-0055; 1051 Annunciation St. 566-0021; 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 391-0053; 3700 Orleans Ave., Suite 3A 274-0091; www.sunraygrill.com The pecan-crusted chicken salad is a tossed green salad topped with pecan-crusted chicken breast with Creole honey-mustard dressing. Another common denominator is the Sierra Madre Pork Chop, a porterhouse pork chop basted with Grand Marnier and ancho chile-laced barbecue glaze and served with mashed potatoes and roasted corn and peppers. Reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday nights and for large parties. Delivery available at Annunciation Street location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SUPER POPEYES
3850 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 885-0356 Super Popeyes super-sizes the usual fast-food menu adding fajitas (chicken, beef or a combination of both). Housemade Southern-style cheesecake is served plain or with sliced strawberries or chocolate sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SUPERIOR GRILL
3636 St. Charles Ave. 899-4200; www.superiorgrill.com Once again, Cajun food insinuates itself into other styles in dishes like the enchilada Del Mar: crawfish-stuffed enchiladas topped with a mesquite-grilled tilapia fillet served with grilled vegetables and Mexican rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SURREY'S CAFE AND JUICE BAR
1418 Magazine St. 524-3828 Fresh-squeezed organic juices and a host of traditional breakfast items are favorites, but the black bean crabcakes seasoned with habanera cumin and garlic and served with poblano remoulade sauce deserve special attention. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

SWAMP ROOM
5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-5242 The Swamp Room serves bar snacks and beyond late into the night. Hungry patrons sink their teeth into a 10-oz. Swamp Burger or those looking for a deal should show up for the 8-oz. fillet and potato meal at just $9.99 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SWEET DADDY'S
2534 Florida St., Mandeville (985) 626-0208; 420 S. Tyler St., Covington (985-898-2166) For southeast Louisiana Cajun barbecue with a spicy sauce all its own, visit either spot and bring the kids. The menu includes chicken and sausage gumbo, baby back ribs, smoked chicken, all-you-can eat specials, and the popular pulled pork sandwich, which is hickory-smoked for 12 hours. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

SWEET GINGER
228 Camp St. 571-7500 Sweet Ginger puts its unique stamp on crispy Louisiana oysters by tossing them with a homemade sweet chile sauce. The Red Ocean has shrimp and crawfish braised in red curry and vegetables with sesame-crusted softshell crab. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SWEET OLIVE CAFE
336 Camp St. 299-8188 Hearty and affordable meals are the rule at this Warehouse District eatery, which offers breakfasts and lunch fare including the Huey P. sandwich: sliced marinated duck breast topped with melted provolone cheese and served on a multigrain Kaiser dressed with aioli, Creole mustard, shredded lettuce and tomato. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

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