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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 Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
GABRIELLE RESTAURANT
3201 Esplanade Ave. 948-6233; www.gabriellerestaurant.com Hardly bigger than a streetcar, this cheerful bright blue slice-shaped restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. Try contemporary Louisiana specialties like the buttermilk-battered rabbit, served over andouille grits with shrimp etouffee. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
GALATOIRE'S RESTAURANT
209 Bourbon St. 525-2021; www.galatoires.com The shrimp remoulade is a time-honored tradition not to be missed at this storied local institution. Go on a Friday afternoon and watch the kings of Rex and captains of industry tuck into their oysters en brochette and feel yourself a part of New Orleans history. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
THE GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road, Metairie 832-0955 The Galley specializes in local seafood classics like the popular softshell crabs, blackened redfish with crawfish sauce and almond-fried trout. The crawfish tail po-boy is a signature dish regulars count on. Lunch Mon., lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GARCÉS
4200 D'Hemecourt St. 488-4834 Try the Cuban steak sandwich, filled with slices of steak pounded thin and marinated in lime before fried. Ask about the daily specials, including Wednesday's ropa vieja: shredded beef tangled with sliced onions and green pepper. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $
GARCÉS NO. 2
3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-1223 Though it has no relation to the Mid-City Garces, Garcés No. 2 also offers Cuban cuisine, including a Cuban steak, white rice and black beans lunch special. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
GATTUSO'S DELI
435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 368-1114 Stop by this deli for a casual menu of wraps, po-boys, salads and sandwiches. Grilled shrimp is a favorite, especially served in an innovative club sandwich. Also popular are the hearty baby back ribs, glazed with watermelon-infused barbecue sauce. No reservations. Delivery available at lunch. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
GAUTREAU'S
1728 Soniat St. 899-7397; www.gautreaus.net Locals carefully guard the secret of Gautreau's, tucked away in a leafy Uptown residential neighborhood and recently voted into Bon Appetit magazine's 'Hot 50' American restaurants. Try the seared King salmon, served with gnocchi, pancetta, and carrot-cardamom broth. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
THE GAZEBO CAFE
1016-1018 Decatur St. 525-8899 Strategically located smack in the middle of the Decatur Street bar strip, the Gazebo is a great spot to fortify for a night out with gumbo, red beans and rice, and jambalaya. Drink specialties like ice cream daiquiris and sweet mudslides add to efficiency by combining cocktails and dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
G.B.'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL/MADIGAN'S
8117 Maple St. 861-0067/800 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9455 G.B.'s thoughtfully serves up its luscious grilled hamburgers in two sizes to accommodate all appetites and serves them with a choice of seasoned hand-cut fries or a loaded baked potato. Vegetarians will appreciate options like the sauteed mushrooms with wild rice. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
GEORGE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-4342 One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the New Orleans area, George's has been serving up spicy Tex-Mex cuisine for 21 years. Tuesday nights bring live music and $1 margaritas to wash down sizzling plates of fajitas with all the trimmings. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
GG'S COFFEE & CAFE
8480 Morrison Road 241-6788 GG's may be updating its specials after having been open for seven months, but the specialty teas -- passion fruit, mango and Pontchartrain Peach, to name a few -- will always be around for the warmer months. Grilled food comes out in wraps, burgers, sandwiches and specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
GIGI ASIAN BISTRO
4415 Banks St. 483-7884; www.gigiasianbistro.com The casual neighborhood atmosphere of Gigi's contrasts in the best way with innovative, sophisticated pan-Asian cuisine. Check soon for a dim sum menu; for now, enjoy creations like the creamy, spicy coconut milk lemongrass soup with lime juice, hot peppers and chicken. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $
GIOVANNI'S PO-BOYS
1325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 835-4558 Giovanni's has a lock on the humble sandwich, well appreciated by Metairie regulars who come back for fried seafood, meatball and roast beef po-boys. Be sure and try the hefty muffaletta, loaded up with Italian cold cuts, cheese and tangy olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks. $
GIROD'S BISTRO
500 Chartres St. 524-9752 Located inside the historic Napoleon House, Girod's complements its classic casual menu with upscale bistro fare combining Provencal, Mediterranean and Louisiana influences. The house recommends the bouillabaisse, a saffron-tomato broth chock full of fresh Gulf fish, shrimp and oysters and topped with aioli and a falafel cake. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GLENN MICHAEL'S BEAUTY CAFE
1628 Metairie Road, Metairie 828-6848 Pampering takes on an extra dimension at this charming cafe inside Glenn Michael's full-service salon. Try the Blooming Tomato Salad, a hollowed-out tomato stuffed with chicken, egg or tuna salad over mixed greens with pinenuts and roasted peppers. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat., breakfast and lunch Sun. Credit cards. $
GOLDEN DRAGON
4417 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 887-6081 This cozy, family-style restaurant has served up Eastern specialties for 28 years. Try seafood dishes like the shrimp with honeyed pecans and the Chinese softshell crabs served with steamed Asian vegetables. Reservations for large parties only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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| Khalil Jamhour tempts patrons with Cleopatra's falafel plate. |
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GOODY'S CAFE
3516 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 887-3848 Hearty home cooking is the order of the day at Goody's, from Monday's red beans and rice to fruit-topped Belgian waffles for weekend breakfasts. Be sure to stop in for weekday plate lunch specials like meatloaf, chicken-fried steak and pork chops. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT
200 Poydras St. 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com This season's special beer, brewed on-premises, is the Blond Bock, a medium-hop beer with a malty flavor. The recipe is based on one used by 17th century monks, who drank the hearty ale to stave off hunger pangs. Those won't be a problem at Gordon's, with daily lunch specials like the pulled pork sandwich served with garlic fries. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
GRAND CENTRAL STATION CAFE
4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 733-4564 Serving up overstuffed po-boys for 30 years, Grand Central Station has recently reopened under new management. The cafe likely will still be as busy as its namesake, since popular menu items like the Central Station Special po-boy -- housemade roast beef, ham, Swiss and American cheeses -- will be held over. No reservations. Lunch daily. Cash only. $
GREAT WALL RESTAURANT
2023 Metairie Road, Metairie 833-2585 The Great Wall has overlooked Old Metairie for 26 years, but it hasn't kept diners away from the traditional Mandarin and Schezuan food served there. The lunch menu features 15 different combinations (including the Great Wall Mixed Vegetable) while dinner (including the Mandarin duck) can be served for as many as six people. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $
THE GROCERY
2854 St. Charles Ave. 895-9524 This sunny spot in the picturesque Garden District specialized in hot, pressed panini sandwiches. Try the Cuban sandwich, with thin-sliced ham heated up with melted cheese, or the flavorful panini version of the usually unwieldy muffaletta. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks. $
GROUND PAT'I BURGERS
814 N. Hwy. 190, Covington 985-893-4208; 1305 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 466-8060; 2740 Severn Ave., Metairie 887-2711; 3124 David Drive, Metairie 887-9449; www.groundpati.com Founded in 1971, Ground Pat'I shells out free peanuts and juicy grilled burgers all over Louisiana. Besides the signature beef patties, try the charbroiled mesquite chicken breast served with steamed veggies or the slow-cooked tangy pork ribs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
GUMBO SHOP
630 St. Peters St. 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com First you make a roux -- or better yet, leave it in the hands of the Gumbo Shop, which capably serves up the essence of New Orleans in a bowl. Besides the hearty signature seafood okra or chicken andouille gumbo, there are plenty of Creole specialties and po-boys to choose from. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
GUY'S PO-BOYS
5259 Magazine St. 891-5025 Po-boys are what you get at Guy's, where the casual atmosphere makes for a great lunch destination. Try the fried chicken club po-boy -- a boneless chicken breast battered, fried and served up dressed on French bread with bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $
GW FINS
808 Bienville St. 581-3467; www.gwfins.com GW Fins serves up fresh Louisiana seafood with a fun, frisky twist in a casual upscale atmosphere right on the edge of Bourbon Street. Try the New Bedford sea scallops, served over a rich mushroom risotto, or the blackened amberjack with sauteed spinach, crispy oysters and chile hollandaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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