AMERICAN
500 N. Thread St., Covington
(985) 893-4412
www.anotherbrokenegg.com
You're in for an egg-straordinary experience with omelettes such as the Floridian, made with crabmeat, cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Other favorites include the Castine sandwich -- scrambled eggs, ham and asparagus piled on a croissant -- as well as veggie sandwiches and a wide selection of burgers. Delivery available for parties of 10 or more. Reservations accepted Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
APPLEBEE'S
315 N. Hwy. 190, Covington
(985) 898-0500
1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 469-6500
1220 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan 734-0042
3142 W. Hwy. 190, Hammond
(985) 419-2220
3701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-0755
4005 Gen. DeGaulle Drive 361-9700
www.applebees.com
Applebee's menu starts with dependable American cuisine, then takes excursions all over the globe for a dining experience the whole family will enjoy. Homebodies will like the country-fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and country gravy, while explorers will like the spicy chicken fajitas with warm tortillas and Southwest rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ $
BAYOU CAFE
6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Four Points by Sheraton), Metairie
885-5700
www.fourpointsneworleans.com
At the Bayou Cafe, hotel guests get prepped for a full day of touring and revelry with a full breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday. Every day of the week brings steaming plates of New Orleans classics such as gumbo and red beans and rice, as well as American favorites such as the Philly cheese steak. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BEACH HOUSE
2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie 885-1407
Come for the food, stay for the karaoke that starts around 7 p.m. on most nights. The rotating dinner specials include steak on Tuesday and Saturday, fried catfish on Wednesday, and boiled lobster on Friday. The lunch menu boasts similar variety. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
BENNIGAN'S GRILL AND TAVERN
2701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 468-0172
3010 Holiday Drive 394-2805
3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-0664
www.bennigans.com
When it's Irish cheer you want, Bennigan's is the place to go, where there are milkshakes for the kiddies and Guinness on tap for the adults. Steaks get special treatment here: try the sirloin marinated in Jameson whiskey or the filet sprinkled with blue cheese. The fish and chips are also a winning choice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BILLY'S PLACE
1025 Dealers Ave., Jefferson 818-2121
Restaurateur Billy Kraus serves soul and Cajun food, including Billy's Combo Special, a heaping plate of creamy red or white beans and sausage served over rice with two pieces of fried chicken and a salad. Also try the stuffed eggplant, with shrimp, seasonings and vegetables. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Wednesday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
BROKEN EGG CAFE
200 Gerard St., Mandeville
(985) 624-3388
The original outpost of the Broken Egg five-restaurant chain has all the breakfast and lunch staples Northshore residents have depended on for years, including such delights as the bananas Foster French toast, blackberry grits, and shrimp salad. Delivery available for parties of 10 or more. Reservations accepted Tuesday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
BULL'S CORNER
1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace
(985) 652-3544
Bull's Corner is a cheerful hangout where beef and beer often go down the hatch together. Try the 6-oz. filet Norton accented by rich portobello mushrooms and blue cheese sauce or the fried alligator tenderloin with remoulade sauce. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
BYWATER BBQ
3162 Dauphine St. 944-4445
Bywater BBQ's all-day breakfast is something special, going beyond the expected eggs any style to omelettes, crepes, frittatas and huevos rancheros. Get your barbecue in chicken, pork, or beef form, all slathered with homemade sauce and accompanied by baked beans and coleslaw. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, brunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $
CADDYSHACK
3217 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie
833-1799
This casual eatery is the perfect lunch stop in the midst of a busy day, and it's also a great place to unwind with a cold beer or cocktail in the afternoon. The rotating specials include Monday's red or white beans with rice, served with pork chop, veal or sausage, and Tuesday's hamburger steak and shrimp-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE BANQUETTE
3445 Prytania St. 891-5773
This neighborhood restaurant gives locals just what they want -- tasty food and cold beers at a nice price. Seafood staples include the barbecue shrimp po-boy, the fried oyster salad, and a sweet corn and crab bisque. Serious carnivores will love the ribeye steak and hamburgers. Enjoy the leisurely Friday happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
CANNON'S
197 Westbank Expwy. (Oakwood Shopping Center), Gretna 364-1047
4141 St. Charles Ave. 891-3200
www.cannonsrestaurants.com
The St. Charles location of Cannon's has been an Uptown favorite for 18 years, and the West Bank location continues the tradition. Start with the turtle soup or the popcorn shrimp salad, then move on to the duck a l'orange. For a grand slam seafood delight, try the softshell crab stuffed with spinach and crabmeat and topped with creamy crawfish sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COUNTRY CLUB
634 Louisa St. 945-0742
www.countryclubneworleans.com
The Country Club serves up simple lunch food for the patrons hanging around the heated pool or relaxing in one of the lounges. The homemade quiches are popular, as are the mini muffaletta sandwiches made on sun-dried tomato bread and the Snacka De Mama, a hot-pressed sandwich with cappicola and smoked provolone. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DINO'S LAKEVIEW
339 W. Harrison Ave. 484-6460
The hand-tossed pizza special features two medium pizzas for just $9.99, and you can buy your fried chicken by the box. The barbecue ribs are smothered in sauce and served with baked beans, coleslaw and a buttermilk biscuit. Reservations accepted for large groups. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
DIXIE CHICKEN & RIBS
6264 Argonne Blvd. 488-1377
As the name implies, chicken (fried, baked or barbecued) and ribs (by the pound) are given special attention. The menu also features daily specials, children's dinners, and a hearty selection of po-boys and seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
DOLLY'S DELI
5151 Canal Blvd. 486-8600
Dolly's helps you start your day with breakfast sandwiches and grits, a favorite combo for people rushing off to work with empty stomachs. Later in the day, try the specialty meatball po-boy or a chicken platter, where the chicken is either fried, barbecued or served rotisserie style. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FIORELLA'S
45 French Market Place 528-9566
Fried chicken and comfort food have never gone out of style here. Daily specials are served up in addition to traditional po-boys and gumbo. Thursday nights are reserved for vintage Bingo with a twist and music from the namesake band. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $
FLYING COW
5219 Elysian Fields Ave. 288-8979
UNO students love to slurp down the Purple Cow milkshake, a concoction of root beer and French vanilla ice cream. Hungry crowds opt for burgers, sandwiches and seafood platters. You'd be hard pressed to find another college eatery that makes its own sausage, veggie burgers and onion rings from scratch. Delivery available for orders of $7 or more. No reservations. Breakfast Monday through Friday; lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
HARD ROCK CAFE
418 N. Peters St. 529-5617
www. hardrock.com
This ubiquitous restaurant chain features burgers and rock 'n' roll memories. The trademark music memorabilia adorns the walls in this outpost, yet features a balcony overlooking the French Quarter to remind you that you are in New Orleans. The diverse menu goes far beyond just burgers with offerings of fish, pasta, chicken, salads and much more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOUSTON'S
1755 St. Charles Ave. 524-1578
4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-2301
www.houstons.com
This busy stylish chain serves generous sit-down meals at reasonable prices. Be prepared to wait for a table by the large windows before you enjoy one of their overflowing salads while you watch the streetcar pass at the Uptown location. The diverse menu offers an array of ribs, steaks, fish and burgers. Round out your meal with a tasty apple-walnut cobbler. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE JIMANI
141 Chartres St. 524-0493
This French Quarter haunt attracts college kids, police officers and other locals in the know. Belly up to the weathered bar or have a seat and order their celebrated Reuben or an 8-oz. filet mignon sandwich. Other familiar favorites such as pizza and burgers grace the menu. No reservations. Delivery available at night. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JOHNNY & JOSIE'S RESTAURANT
4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-7888
Plate dinners such as seafood platters, fried chicken and pasta dishes are available. Try the specialty po-boys -- hollowed-out French bread breaded and deep-fried after being stuffed with your choice of spicy shrimp jambalaya; crawfish, shrimp and eggplant; roast beef and Swiss; meatball mozzarella; or ham and cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
LA CHATELAINE
800 Iberville St. (Chateau Sonesta Hotel) 586-0800
www.chateausonesta.com
Start off your day in this corner of the Chateau Sonesta with their continental breakfast cart -- fresh fruits and berries and fresh baked pastries. Dine a la carte with breakfast right off the griddle or enjoy New Orleans-style classics like eggs Pontchartrain or blackened steak and eggs. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily. Credit cards. $
LA PENICHE
1940 Dauphine St. 943-1460
La Peniche has lots to offer and offers it just about all the time, but they're particularly proud of the omelette specials throughout the week. Whether you're there for lunch or dinner, dig into the Seafood Boat, which features a grilled loaf of bread that's hollowed out to become a vessel for mounds of fried shrimp, oysters and fish. Bring a friend, though; it's made for two people and is served with French fries and coleslaw. No reservations. Open 24 hours, except from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 9 a.m. Thursday. Credit cards. $
LOUISIANA PURCHASE KITCHEN
8847 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 468-3663
The menu changes daily at this Metairie staple of home-style Cajun and Creole cooking. Try the famous seafood pies or traditional dishes with a little extra love such as gumbo or jambalaya in this buffet-style eatery. Call the menu hotline (468-3800) to check out what's next. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MAMA'S TASTY FOODS
1641 Louisiana Ave. 899-6162
Asian cuisine meets American cooking at Mama's, which boasts one of the most affordable menus in town to satisfy any taste. They have daily fried chicken specials such as the two-piece with a side and drink for $2.99. If you're in the mood, try some of the best turkey necks in town. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Takeout available. No credit cards. $
MARCO POLO
1901 Audubon St. 862-7656
This local market and deli features breakfast all day, sno-balls all year and Southern-style home-cooked blue plate specials daily. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
MO’S RIVERBEND CAFE
614 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9301
At this quirky cafe, owner Mo Kahn serves up his legendary breakfasts all through
the night and morning, closing for a break only in the afternoon. For a meal
that will stick to the ribs, try the breakfast special of two eggs, pancakes,
ham or bacon, and grits, or get the rib-eye steak with eggs and hash browns.
The seven varieties of omelettes present plenty of options. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch, and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
MOTHER CLUCKER’S
132 Carondelet St. 558-0099
At this CBD spot run by the folks who own Nacho Mama’s, chicken rules
in the form of the Buffalo Chicken Wrap, a flour or wheat tortilla stuffed with
romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, celery, blue cheese, spicy Buffalo
chicken and a choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Delivery available. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards and checks.
$
NICK’S ON CARROLLTON
1120 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-1414
Come hungry and be sated by generous portions such as those found on the fried
catfish pecan plate, which includes strips of catfish rolled in floured pecan
dust, deep-fried until crispy and served with mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable
and side salad. There also are daily soup and plate-lunch specials. Lunch Monday
through Friday, dinner Friday, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards and
checks. $
O’HENRY’S FOOD & SPIRITS
301 Baronne St. 522-5242
634 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9741
710 Terry Pkwy., Gretna 433-4111
1375 Gause Blvd., Slidell
(985) 646-1600
3020 Severn Ave., Metairie
888-9383
8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 461-9840
Part of the fun of this kid-friendly restaurant is that servers provide a pile
of peanuts and don’t mind the mess of shells on the floor. Peanuts aren’t
the main draw; it’s signature items such as barbecue shrimp eggrolls and
Mike’s crawfish cakes, which are lightly breaded and drizzled with mildly
spicy Monica sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards $
PICCADILLY CAFETERIA
104 Hwy. 190 W., Slidell (985) 646-0566
533 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 391-1063
1701 W. Thomas St., Hammond
(985) 419-0556
2222 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie
454-6271
2609 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson
834-2695
3200 Paris Road, Chalmette 271-6860
3800 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-0775
4150 Gen. De Gaulle Drive, Algiers
392-7030
4403 Chef Menteur Hwy. 282-7198
5700 Read Blvd. 246-0412
8908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 467-4224
69008 Hwy. 190 Service Road, Covington (985) 892-9994
www.piccadilly.com
The offerings at this national chain change from day to day and from location
to location, but there’s always a vast buffet of vegetables, meats, seafood,
pastas, soups, salads and desserts. Serving everyone from the carb-conscious
to meat-and-potato lovers to vegetarians, Piccadilly is a no-brainer for a family
on a budget. Dine in or take out. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards, checks. $
POLYNESIAN JOE’S
869 Magazine St. 525-9301
www.polyjoes.com
Party it up on the “beach” volleyball court or during ladies’
lingerie shows, and munch on such bar food as mozzarella sticks, chicken wings
and jalapeno poppers. Heartier appetites can dig into the “Big Wong”
burger with everything, or a bowl of jambalaya. Eat and drink on the cheap on
Wednesdays’ Dollar Burger Night, which also features $1 cocktails. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
POTATO KING
3729 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-5464
Spuds are the main event at Potato King, of course, but this eatery also serves
appetizers, soups, salads, po-boys, hamburgers and plate entrees such as hamburger
steak. On the tater side, the King¹s Combination is a loaded baked potato
stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish, cheddar cheese and chives. Delivery
available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit
cards and checks. $
PROTOCOL
535 Tchoupitoulas St. (Ambassador Hotel) 527-5271
Under new management, Protocol has revamped its menu and bar list to bring
a West Coast feel to the place (just check out the martini list, with its 52
versions of the classic-turned-trendy cocktail). The new menu focuses on lighter
fare, such as a baked brie appetizer, fish tacos, fresh seafood and meats, and
salads. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RED STEER GRILL
124 Lake Marina Ave. 283-4582
3100 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-8575
Taste the time-honored barbecue tradition of Louisiana here with cochon
de lait dinners; the slow-roasted pork leg comes served with a salad and your
choice of beans, coleslaw, baked potato or French fries. Burgers and steaks,
especially the rib eye and sirloin, are house favorites. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RICCOBONO¹S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT
3524
Severn Ave., Metairie 455-2266
While distinctly American in many fashions, Riccobono¹s also honors
Sicily in its menu. Order the oysters Riccobono, baked in a casserole with mushrooms,
green onions, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic, white wine, olive oil and Parmesan
cheese and served with spaghetti bordelaise. Reservations recommended. Breakfast
and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Sunday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards.
$$
ROADHOUSE GRILL
5131 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero
341-3636
Beef is usually what¹s for dinner at this West Bank staple. The Roadie
is a 13-oz. sirloin marinated in Jim Beam whiskey and served with sizzling onions
and a side salad. For an appetizer, try the crabcakes -- Maryland crabcakes
served with chipotle ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
SCHIRO¹S COMMUNITY CAFE AND BAR
2483
Royal St. 944-6666
The big chatter lately is that Schiro¹s has new washers, to add to
the luster of this one-stop, multi-function grocery store, laundrette, bar and
restaurant. Do your laundry, pick up some groceries, hang out with an icy drink,
and chomp down a nice burger, wrap, steak, or salmon -- all under one roof.
Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Credit
cards. $
SPUDLY¹S SUPER SPUDS
2609 Harvard Ave.,
Metairie
455-SPUD (7783)
www.spudly.com
Spudly¹s motto is 'a meal in a baked potato.² The Pizza Spud is
stuffed with spiced pepperoni and Italian sauce, then topped with mozzarella
and chives. The Super Duper has shrimp, crab and crawfish in a baked potato
garnished with cheddar cheese and cheese sauce. Soups, salads and burgers are
also on the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ST. CHARLES TAVERN
1433 St. Charles Ave.
523-9823
The St. Charles Tavern never closes -- it serves up breakfast, beer, or
burgers at any hour. Just hop off the streetcar and a few minutes later, you
can be digging into crawfish cakes topped with remoulade sauce or redfish Emily
topped with Monica-style crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Open 24 hours.
Credit cards. $
SWEET OLIVE CAFE
610 Tchoupitoulas St. 299-8188
Tucked away in an old brick building in the Warehouse District, Sweet Olive
Cafe has garnered a reputation for fresh, inventive lunches at everyday prices.
The Good Veggie sandwich piles baked eggplant, oven-dried tomatoes, baby spinach
and black bean hummus on whole wheat bread. Delivery available. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Credit cards. $
TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET
5050 Williams Blvd.,
Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner, 443-8000
The Buffet, on the second floor of Treasure Chest¹s Entertainment Complex,
has been completely renovated and features lots of local cuisine favorites.
Friday is Seafood Night, while Saturday is Prime Rib Night. Club members receive
a dollar-off discount with membership card. No reservations. Breakfast and dinner
daily, lunch Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
WILLIAMS RESTAURANT
3100 Toledano St. 821-0508
This recently opened restaurant knows how eclectic New Orleans diners can
be, so it¹s ready with classics like red beans (and white beans) and rice
with sausage, along with fried pork chops and chicken. Also sink into the ribeye
steak po-boy, with the meat smoked on an open pit, sliced thin and topped with
Swiss and American cheese, a brown sauce, pimentos, bell peppers and onions.
Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and
checks. $
WOW CAFE & EATERY
1600 N. Hwy. 190,
Suite No. 1, Covington (985) 898-4WOW
2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville (985) 674-2WOW
3100 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-1322
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-WOW3
www.wingery.com
'World of Wings² makes a lot of people say 'Wow.² Wings are the
way to go here, served with just about every imaginable sauce. Also try the
Monterey, a chopped salad with grilled or fried chicken over mixed lettuce,
tomatoes, tortilla strips, Jack and cheddar cheese with a honey lime and peanut
vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
