BAR & GRILL
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St., 891-1516; 5153 Canal Blvd., 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com
The Bulldog has a larger beer than food menu but the combinations are endless. A voluminous menu of brews —bottled and on draught— from the world over matches a good selection of pub grub. There are chicken sandwiches hot off the grill and more creative bar fare like the Crawfish Bandito, a mixture of crawfish and spices rolled in a tortilla and fried. The chicken and sausage gumbo is served in a bread bowl. Uptown: Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Mid-City: Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CALYPSO PATIO BAR AND GRILL
326 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 875-9676
The cuisine at Calypso, which just marked its first anniversary, has a distinctly island vibe. Appetizers highlights include beer-battered coconut shrimp and crab cakes with white remoulade. The 12-oz. rib-eye is topped with Argentine chimichurri sauce and served with a salad and choice of sides. The popular Wednesday night special serves up Dungeness crab boiled in chef Chad Landry's special spices and served with red new potatoes and corn. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
COOTER BROWN'S
509 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com
Cooter Brown's takes bar food to another level with some inspired local offerings. While the countless TVs broadcast all the big games (and even some obscure ones), the kitchen turns out specialties like spicy Cajun boudin and a po-boy stuffed with crawfish pies and dressed with remoulade. Meanwhile, a shucker keeps raw oysters coming by the dozen. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COPPER MONKEY BAR & GRILL
725 Conti St., 527-0869
Swing on in any time, the Copper Monkey is open 24 hours serving up cold drinks and hot food to a mix of Quarter locals and adventurous tourists. Quesadillas, salads, burgers and steaks are menu mainstays and some specials include the penne á la Tina with sautéed mushrooms and sliced chicken breast in a creamy red sauce. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DINO'S BAR & GRILL
1128 Tchoupitoulas St., 558-0900
This Warehouse District bar offers hearty food at affordable prices. Burgers, chicken Caesar wraps and an Italian chicken sandwich are some of the diverse offerings. Spinach and feta triangles are fried phyllo dough pockets presented on top of greens and topped with more feta. The grilled tuna salad uses sushi-grade tuna which is grilled with a feta vinaigrette glaze and served over greens with tomatoes and croutons. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
F&M PATIO BAR
4841 Tchoupitoulas St., 895-6784; www.fandmpatiobar.com
The late-night bar scene at F&M's is legendary. It's a last stop for many, whether they come to dance on top of the pool table in front or head to the grill in the back. The limited menu includes burgers, quesadillas and legendary cheese fries, which are waffle-cut fries baked with a blend of three cheeses and topped with green onions. The Gator Quesadilla is stuffed with alligator sausage, grilled onions, peppers, salsa and cheese. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only at the grill. $
FAT HARRY'S
4330 St. Charles Ave., 895-9582
The tavern kitchen at this Uptown watering hole has been sustaining patrons long into the night for many years. The Cajun burger is an old standby for regulars, blending beef and Italian sausage. The chicken wings are famous among discerning football fans and thirsty law students. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
LAGER'S INTERNATIONAL ALE HOUSE
3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-9923; www.draftfreak.com
Hearty pub grub accompanies the dizzying selection of beers from around the world at Lager's. For a starter, try items like meat pies, waffle fries, wings, crawfish spring rolls, gumbo, or potato and bacon soup. Bigger appetites will be satisfied with sandwiches, salads and entrées including a 16-oz. rib-eye, grilled tuna, Thai spare ribs and, of course, Guinness stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and celery. Fried catfish is the special every Friday. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
T.L. STARKE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-5858
Burgers fly out of the kitchen at this casual bar and grill, where the décor features a vintage-aviation theme, with World War II-era pictures of fighter pilots as well as model planes hanging from the ceiling. Start off with the Acadiana pistolettes, a pair of loaves stuffed with crabmeat and served with remoulade sauce. Half-pound hand-formed burgers are served with a loaded baked potato or French fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
TAVERN ON CITRUS
5708 Citrus Ave., Harahan, 218-5186
The Tavern is a casual spot to grab a beer and shoot a game of pool, but its grill is also a sure shot. The Tavern burger is a big 10-oz. beef patty grilled to order. There are also popular bar noshing items like fried mushrooms, and salads are served as well. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
VIC'S KANGAROO CAFÉ
636 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-4329
Reflecting the spirit of the proprietor's native Australia, this friendly pub offers hearty meals like Shepherd's pie with Guinness gravy and Ms. Cathy's barbecue beef platter with garlic and cheddar mashed potatoes. Jambalaya, pizzas, meatball subs and bar snacks offer flavors from closer to home. All meats are slow-roasted on the premises. Compliment your meal with a frothy pint of any one of several imported draughts. Weekday happy hours last from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
INDEX:
African
American
American Contemporary
Bar & Grill
Barbecue
Belgian
Brewpub
Burgers
Café
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
Coffee & Dessert
Creole
Deli
Diner
Fondue
French
Gourmet to Go
Greek
Indian
Italian
Japanese/Sushi
Korean
Latin American
Louisiana Contemporary
Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Mexican/Southwestern
Music and Food
Neighborhood
Pan-Asian
Pizza
Sandwiches and Po-boys
Seafood
Soul Food
Steakhouse
Tapas/Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
