The fried catfish sandwich comes on a bun and is dressed with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. The meatball po-boy on fresh French bread is smothered in red gravy and mozzarella cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
The menu features 23 different types of hamburgers, including the Goldburger, a patty brushed with barbecue sauce and topped with pepper Jack cheese and onion rings. The large selection of salads includes the Jazzy chef's club salad, piled with turkey, ham, roast beef, and provolone, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
A popular po-boy features roast beef cooked in-house with garlic, onions and Worcestershire sauce. The oyster po-boy is packed with oysters lightly breaded with corn flour and breadcrumbs. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
The Sweet N Green quesadilla is green chiles, onions, cheese and sweet potatoes in a spinach tortilla. The Tijuana Caesar salad features grilled chicken over iceberg and romaine lettuces, with a creamy Parmesan caesar dressing, tortilla chips and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
This neighborhood spot serves Creole and Italian dishes. The seafood platter has fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, a crab ball and french fries. Grilled shrimp is served over pasta with bordelaise sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Diners choose the Mandarin House buffet for its more than 200 items and bountiful seafood selection. Sample boiled shrimp, crawfish, king crab and more. Among the prepared dishes are honey-garlic chicken and sweet-and-sour pork. The sushi bar offers a variety of rolls. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
This Mid-City Irish pub is packed with soccer fans Saturdays and New Orleans Saints fans Sundays. Ex-pats enjoy Irish coffee, hot or frozen, several drafts, and food from Boo Koo BBQ including house favorite fish and chips. Monday nights bring trivia and there are daily bucket specials. Open daily. Smoking allowed. Full restaurant menu.