Fall Restaurant GuideBy Neighborhood
by Will Coviello, Lauren LaBorde @laurenlaborde, Ian McNulty @IanMcNultyNOLA, Noah Bonaparte Pais, David Winkler-Schmit, Missy Wilkinson @missy_wilkinson and Alex Woodward @alexwoodward GoogleHungry to try something new? There's an appetizer for that.
Let Gambit's fall restaurant guide whet your appetite with menu descriptions of dining destinations throughout the New Orleans area. Whether you are looking for something across the street, across town or across the lake, let Gambit be your guide. Listings are arranged by neighborhood and include information on reservation policies, hours of operation and prices.
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Fall 2009 Restaurant Guide
BYWATER
BYWATER RESTAURANT, DELI & BBQ
3162 Dauphine St.,
944-4445
Barbecue platters remain the house specialty here, but
also look for Southern classics like chicken-fried steak with gravy or
shrimp Creole, all served with sides like potato salad and macaroni and
cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch
Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
THE COUNTRY CLUB
634 Louisa St., 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com
The
kitchen at this Bywater pool and lounge serves dishes like
tasso-stuffed pork loin with thyme beurre blanc and green beans
amandine. Try the chipotle-lime marinated chicken sandwich with cheddar
and bacon. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Reservations
accepted. Credit cards. $$
ELIZABETH'S
601 Gallier St., 944-9272; www.elizabeths-restaurant.com
Elizabeth's
is a neighborhood joint boasting a wide-ranging menu. Options include
blue cheese oysters and fried green tomatoes. Main dishes range from
burgers and po-boys to entrees such as seared duck breast with port
cherry. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri.,
dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JACK DEMPSEY'S
738 Poland Ave., 943-9914
Jack Dempsey's is a
heavyweight when it comes to seafood. The namesake seafood platter is a
training-table feast of gumbo, shrimp, oysters, catfish, redfish and
crawfish pies, plus two side items. Dinners come with a choice of
fries, potato salad or baked macaroni and cheese. Reservations accepted
for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
THE JOINT
801 Poland Ave., 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com
Take your
pick of the savory meats barbecued at the Joint. Options include pulled
pork, ribs, beef brisket, sausage and chicken. Side items include
peppery mac and cheese and crisp, vinegary coleslaw. Lemon pie tops a
list of homemade desserts. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner
Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $
MARDI GRAS ZONE
2700 Royal St., 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com
Mardi
Gras Zone stocks its shelves with groceries and fresh produce, and
there also are deli sandwiches, po-boys and hot items like lasagna,
brisket and baked or fried chicken. Delivery available. No
reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SOUND CAFE
2700 Chartres St., 947-4477
This Faubourg Marigny
coffeeshop offers creative sandwiches such as roasted red pepper,
artichoke hearts and chevre on ciabatta bread. Bagels are served with
sliced lox, capers, red onions, tomatoes and cream cheese. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and
checks. $
CBD
ALLEGRO BISTRO
1100 Poydras St., 582-2350
Allegro proves an
ace in the hole for upscale weekday lunches, with a menu of pastas,
steaks and dishes like barbecued shrimp over garlic mashed potatoes.
Allegro opens on Sundays during Saints home games with a buffet and a
busy bar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards.
$$
THE APPLE SEED SHOPPE
201 St. Charles Ave., 529-3442
The
calorie-conscious find haven from heavy lunches at this standby in the
Place St. Charles food court. Sandwiches feature grilled turkey and
chunky chicken salad. Try a salad topped with cheese, egg and avocado
and wash it down with a fresh fruit smoothie. No reservations. Lunch
Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
BAMBU AT HARRAH'S CASINO
4 Canal St., 533-6000; www.harrahs.com
Bambu makes creative
Asian-inspired cooking a good bet at Harrah's. There are dishes such as
Hunan-style grouper and honey-wasabi-glazed shrimp. A full sushi bar
and large selection of vegetarian dishes stack the deck with more
options. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
BESH STEAK AT HARRAH'S
4 Canal St., 533-6111; www.harrahs.com
John Besh's
steakhouse deals diners big cuts of beef like the 38-oz. bone-in
rib-eye steak and 30-day-aged New York strip. There also are dishes
with local seafood, Abita Amber onion rings and produce from Louisiana
farms. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BON TON CAFE
401 Magazine St., 524-3386; www.thebonton .com
The Bon Ton was one of the first places where New Orleanians could
find a convincing taste of Cajun cooking. The crawfish dinner combines
four different crawfish preparations. Broiled redfish Bon Ton is served
with lemon-butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$
THE BUFFET AT HARRAH'S
8 Canal St., 533-6000; www.harrahsneworleans.com
Buffet
lovers may think they've hit the jackpot when they see the wealth of
serving stations at Harrah's. In addition to pastas, seafood dishes and
roasts, guests can add Dungeness crab, steaks and oysters Rockefeller.
No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch
Sun. Credit cards. $$
CAJUN MIKE'S PUB 'N' GRUB
116 Baronne St., 566-0055; www.cajunmikes.com
Bar snacks
abound at Cajun Mike's, from chicken wings to local favorites like mini
muffulettas. The tavern serves po-boys and pressed versions of chicken
Parmesan and Cuban sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $
CARLOS MENCIA'S SUAVE NUEVO LATINO GRILL
200 Magazine St.,
595-3211
His comedy may be politically incorrect, but Carlos
Mencia's restaurant offers popular Mexican and Latin American dishes.
Texas-style beef fajitas come with homemade tortillas and the usual
accompaniments. Paella marinara is seafood cooked with saffron rice.
Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily,
late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
COVENANT CAFE
1515 Poydras St., 522-3335; www.covenanthouseno.org
Try
dishes like panino-style ya ya chicken topped with Swiss and cheddar
cheeses and honey-mustard dressing. On Thursday, the special is
Lafayette crab cakes served over crawfish tails in penne pasta with
grated Parmesan cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted.
Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
CRYSTAL ROOM AT LE PAVILLON
833 Poydras St., 581-3111; www.lepavillon.com
With its grand
chandelier and classical decor, Le Pavillon's dining room epitomizes
elegance. At breakfast, order eggs Benedict or a bananas Foster waffle.
Weekday lunches feature salad, soup and pasta bars. Reservations
accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards.
$$$
CUVEE
322 Magazine St., 587-9001; www.restaurantcuvee.com
Chef
Bob Iacovone's seasonal menu balances elegant New Orleans and Southern
cooking. Appetizers include a spiced shrimp Napoleon with crisp
mirliton, shrimp remoulade, frisee and citrus beurre blanc. The
Steen's-cured, smoked duck and confit leg is served with walnut and
blue cheese risotto, Hudson Valley fois gras and pear glace. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
DIXIE GYRO
110 Carondelet St., 523-6614
Dixie Gyro serves
Middle Eastern lunch classics like falafel, hummus and lamb or chicken
gyros. Breakfast features items like grits, eggs, bacon and beignets.
Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit
cards. $
DOMENICA
123 Baronne St., 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com
Located
in the Roosevelt Hotel, chef John Besh's newest restaurant focuses on
rustic Italian-style dishes using local ingredients, such as pigs
raised on the Northshore for Besh's restaurants. Many pastas are made
in house. Dishes include grilled pompano over salsa verde, fennel and
Anson Mills polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$$
ESPRESSO EXPRESS One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116, 524-5115 CBD workers appreciate the breakfast burritos, pastries and daily lunch specials served by Espresso Express. Quick lunch options include salads, wraps and paninis. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
THE GRILL ROOM AT THE WINDSOR COURT
300 Gravier St., 523-6000;
www.windsorcourthotel.com
Chef Drew Dzejak prepares dishes like seared diver scallops with
homemade pappardelle, caviar and lemon cream. Lunch is served buffet
style in the Grill Room. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
HANDSOME WILLY'S PATIO BAR
218 S. Robertson St., 525-0377;
www.handsomewillys.com
The bar and kitchen at his former site of a house of ill repute
offer simple pleasures like hot dogs and beer. Daily specials include
tacos and barbecue. Dirty red beans are a Monday night fixture. No
reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
LAFITTE'S CAFE
300 Canal St., 212-3230; www.lafittesneworleans.com
Lafitte's
serves creative as well as classic New Orleans dishes. There are
favorites like gumbo and jambalaya. The Mardi Gras Mambo salad is
topped with kalamata olives, blue cheese and Creole pecans in cane
syrup vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
LIBORIO CUBAN RESTAURANT
321 Magazine St., 581-9680; www.liboriocuban.com
Old Havana
beckons from the CBD with classic Cuban dishes. Caldereta is
oven-stewed lamb in brown gravy seasoned with red wine, garlic, black
pepper and onions and served with rice and sweet plantains. The
Medianoche is a variation of the Cuban sandwich on sweet bread. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LÜKE RESTAURANT
333 St. Charles Ave., 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com
Lüke
combines old world French and German cuisines. Sample one of the
restaurant's daily specials or enjoy the ravioli made with local
crabmeat, garlic, cream, Meyer lemon and herbs. The moules et frites
feature Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with garlic and thyme and
served with crunchy house-made fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
P & G RESTAURANT
345 Baronne St., 525-9678
This busy CBD
lunch spot has a large menu of po-boys stuffed with fried seafood, and
lunch plates of fried shrimp or catfish. A hot plate of spaghetti and
meatballs is served with salad. Red beans and rice is served with a
choice of hot or smoked sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
MCALISTER'S DELI
4 Canal Street, Harrah's Casino, 598-1930;
www.mcalistersdeli.com
McAlister's offers a wide selection of soups, salads and
sandwiches. Signature sandwiches include the Big Nasty, roast beef
served open face on a toasted hoagie with McAlister's Come Back gravy
and cheddar-jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
MILA
817 Common St., 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com
MiLa
contracts Mississippi and Louisiana in its name and serves reinvented
Southern and Creole dishes. Entrees include pan-roasted grouper with
poached heirloom tomatoes, baby squash and basil broth. For starters,
sample the pan-roasted sweetbreads with creamy black truffle grits and
sherry-bacon jus. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MOTHER'S RESTAURANT
401 Poydras St., 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net
Patrons
have to wait in line to get to the service counter, but once there,
they can feast on Creole soul food specials such as Mae's file gumbo
and Jerry's Jambalaya. The Famous Ferdi Special is a po-boy with baked
ham, roast beef debris and gravy. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
RAMBLA
217 Camp St., 587-7720; www.dceventsnola.com
Chef Scott
Maki's traditional Spanish tapas and French-inspired small plates
include patatas bravas with crispy Yukon gold potatoes seasoned with
alioli. Medjool dates are stuffed with almonds and blue cheese, wrapped
in bacon and roasted. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and dinner
daily, lunch Mon.-Fri., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
RESTAURANT AUGUST
301 Tchoupitoulas St., 299-9777; www.rest-august.com
Chef John
Besh's flagship restaurant offers signature dishes like gnocchi tossed
with blue crab and truffle oil. Whole roasted rabbit is served with
white beans and Jacobs andouille in a reinvented cassoulet. There are
daily tasting menus available with wine pairings. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
ROLY POLY SANDWICHES One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., 561-9800; www.rolypoly.com Roly Poly's rotating soups and sandwiches make no two lunches the same. Current temptations include harvest mushroom, Westport smoked turkey club and roasted garlic tomato. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
ROOSEVELT HOTEL — BLUE ROOM
123 Baronne St., 648-1200;
www.therooseveltneworleans.com
Brunch
features dishes like chilled asparagus soup, crawfish empanadas and
Kurobuta pork tenderloin with peppers and pickled onions. Abita
Amber-marinated chicken breast is served atop oyster-andouille dressing
and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
ROTOLO'S PIZZERIA
514 S. Rampart St., 528-2556; www.rotolos.com
See French Quarter
section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Sun.-Fri.
ROUX BISTRO
500 Canal St., 595-5506; www.sheratonneworleans.com
Contemporary Louisiana cooking is the focus at this Sheraton hotel
eatery. Continental breakfasts serve as an eye-opener. Dinner entrees
include a meaty cassoulet made with red beans, duck confit and duck
sausage. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
SERIO'S PO-BOYS & DELI
133 St. Charles Ave., 523-2668;
www.seriosdeli.com
Mike
Serio's LSU shrine is known for two-fisted po-boys and muffulettas. New
Orleans classics make an enticing alternative to the sandwich
standards. Try the spicy jambalaya for a nose-tingling change of pace.
No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE
614 Canal St., 586-7211; www.shulas.com
This clubby eatery
continues Hall of Fame coach Don Shula's winning legacy. His
steakhouse's standards position only premium Black Angus beef on
plates. Martinis, shrimp cocktail and lobster round out the roster of
steakhouse favorites. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
SINGHA THAI
413 Carondelet St., 581-2205
Speedy midday
lunches give way to leisurely dinners at this bustling CBD eatery.
Spicy tom yum soup laden with shrimp and lemon grass is a zesty prelude
to peanut-dusted pad Thai. The menu includes a bevy of curry options
prepared with beef, chicken or shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$
STEVE'S DINER
201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 210, 522-8198;
www.steves-diner.com
There's
nothing in the city quite like Steve's Breakfast-In-A-Cup: scrambled
eggs, grits, crumbled sausage and grated cheddar, all in a convenient
handheld container. Daily lunch specials include Thursday's
slow-roasted beef brisket. Fried catfish is popular and there are
salads and sandwiches as well. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch
Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
THE STORE
814 Gravier St., 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com
This
cozy CBD Cafe serves creative dishes such as crawfish risotto topped
with asparagus and Parmesan. Sandwiches include a barbecue shrimp
po-boy and a Rueben-like concoction of pulled beef, caramelized onions
and Gruyere on rye bread. There also are soups and salads. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
TERRAZU
201 St. Charles Ave., 287-0877
Located in Place St.
Charles, Terrazu serves coffee drinks and a menu of soups, salads and
sandwiches. The Terrazu shrimp salad is topped with boiled shrimp,
hearts of palm and avocado. The fontina press features smoked turkey,
Brie, spinach, tomatoes and pesto mayo on multi-grain bread. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
VERANDA AT THE HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL
444 St. Charles Ave.,
585-4383
Veranda's Sunday brunch draws a crowd for live jazz,
flowing bubbly, carving stations, made-to-order omelets and desserts
like Miss Dorothy's famous bread pudding. Breakfast and lunch are
served buffet-style. Reservations recommended. Breakfast Mon.-Sat.,
lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
WELTY'S DELI
336 Camp St., 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com
Welty's
assembles classic deli sandwiches and some of its own creations. The
New Orleans AK is a one-and-a-half-pound sandwich with a choice of four
meats, cheddar, Swiss, provolone and pepper Jack cheese on a warm
muffuletta bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit
cards and company checks. $
WHOLE HOG CAFE
639 Loyola Ave., 525-4044; www.wholehogcafe.com
This
barbecue spot offers slow-cooked smoky meats and a choice of six
sauces. Entrees include pulled pork, brisket, full and half slabs of
ribs, pulled chicken and half chickens. The Whole Hog platter rounds up
pork, brisket, three beef ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and rolls. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
ZOË RESTAURANT W Hotel, 333 Poydras St., 207-5018; www.starhotels.com The elegant Zoë Restaurant maintains the contemporary-chic vibe of its W Hotel location. Seared scallops are served over Tuscan corn grits with mushroom ragout. Braised Kobe beef short ribs sit atop a potato pancake with morel, trumpet and chanterelle mushrooms with black truffle essence. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY
ANTONIO'S RESTAURANT
7708 Maple St., 218-5457; www.antoniosrestaurantnola.com
This
eatery transplanted from the West Bank serves Creole Italian dishes.
Crawfish bowtie pasta is tossed in Parmesan cream sauce. Lobster and
crabmeat take a dip in creamy garlic sauce served over pasta.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
BABYLON CAFE
7724 Maple St., 314-0010
Hot Najah bread sets
Babylon Cafe apart and makes a nice alternative to pita bread for this
traditional Middle Eastern restaurant's many dips and sandwiches. For
entrees, try kebabs, gyros, shawarma or vegetarian dishes. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-9001
Traditional
Thai fare like pad Thai and curry meet creative house specialties at
this Carrollton eatery. The whole-coconut curry is served in a coconut
shell overflowing with sea scallops and shrimp sauteed with coconut
meat and eggplant in red curry. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BOUCHERIE
8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514; www.boucherie-nola.com
Boucherie
updates Southern comfort cooking classics with fresh doses of panache
and some global influences. Steamed mussels basque in heady broth with
collard greens. Smoked beef brisket is served with garlic butter and
Parmesan french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BRIGTSEN'S RESTAURANT
723 Dante St., 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com
A cozy Riverbend
cottage is the showcase for chef Frank Brigsten's interpretation of
contemporary Louisiana cuisine. Blackened tuna is served with smoked
corn sauce and red bean salsa. Pork tenderloin with pork debris sauce
is a perennial favorite. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
BRUNO'S TAVERN
7538 Maple St., 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com
Bruno's is
a university-area hangout with large-screen TVs and a lively bar.
Buffalo Bruno is a fried chicken breast in Buffalo sauce topped with
blue cheese and lettuce. The Firecracker salad combines fried shrimp,
blue cheese and peppers in pepper jelly vinaigrette. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
CAFE GRANADA
1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1612
Castilian and
Mediterranean flavors inspire the menu at Cafe Grenada, where a wide
range of hot and cold tapas encourage sampling and sharing. The classic
paella is made with fish, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken and
peas. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
CAFE NINO
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-9200
Cafe Nino
prepares both thick or thin crust pizzas, but that's not all. The menu
features Italian favorites like chicken or veal Marsala, eggplant
parmigiana, sandwiches and pasta with meatballs. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Checks. $$
CAMELLIA GRILL
626 S. Carrollton Ave., 309-2679; www.camelliagrill.net
When the
streetcar stops outside, you can be sure more patrons are headed toward
this diner landmark for omelets, chili and cheese fries, cheeseburgers
and pecan pie heated through on the grill. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CHILL OUT CAFE
729 Burdette St., 872-9628
This cozy cafe
serves Thai dishes but offers American breakfast plates such as eggs,
sausage and toast in the morning. There are curries, rice and noodle
dishes and lemon grass flavored soups. Fried tilapia is topped with
basil sauce. Shumai dumplings are made with minced pork and shrimp. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $
CHINA ORCHID RESTAURANT
704 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1428;
www.chinaorchidneworleans.com
Affordable
American-Chinese favorites have made fans of area students and
neighbors. Empress chow mein features crispy thin noodles topped with
scallops, shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables in brown sauce. Spicy
General Tso's chicken is a menu mainstay. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CIRO'S CÔTE SUD
7918 Maple St., 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com
Nestled
in the Carrollton area, this cafe offers a small taste of France.
Mussels are served in garlic, parsley and butter sauce. Crevettes et
Courgette a la Provençal features sauteed shrimp with zucchini,
onions and roasted garlic over fettuccine. Reservations recommended.
Dinner Wed.-Mon. Checks. $$
COLD STONE CREAMERY
624 S. Carrollton Ave., 218-8900; www.coldstonecreamery.com
Ice
cream is made in house and mix-in items include an extensive list of
nuts, fruit and candy. There also are milk shakes, smoothies, blended
coffee drinks, cupcakes and ice cream cakes. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COOTER BROWN'S TAVERN
509 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com
Stop in for
a dozen raw oysters, a sandwich or Cooter's hot dog, or just to watch
sports and socialize. The Tavern has hundreds of beers in bottles and
on tap. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CREPES A LA CART
1039 Broadway St., 866-2362; www.crepesalacarts.com
College
students flock to this casual eatery for sweet and savory crepes. The
s'mores crepe is filled with melted chocolate, graham crackers and
marshmallow. The Italian is stuffed with mozzarella, Roma tomatoes,
basil and tomato sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $
CURRY CORNER
1200 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-9033
A sister
restaurant to nearby Sara's, Curry Corner serves meals cafeteria style
with numerous selections of curried vegetables and Indian specialties.
The Thai curry chicken combines chicken and vegetables in red curry
sauce with coconut milk. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards. $
DANTE'S KITCHEN
736 Dante St., 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com
The menu
at Dante's includes mainstays like redfish on the half shell, topped
with crabmeat and herbs. The trois mignons features three petit beef
tenderloin filets served on caramelized onion mashed potatoes and
topped with pork debris, Stilton cheese sauce and marchands du vin.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit
cards. $$$
DUNBAR'S CREOLE COOKING Loyola University, Broadway Activities Center, 501 Pine St., 861-5451 Loyola students aren't the only ones able to enjoy Dunbar's post-Katrina location. Head to campus for a menu of fried chicken, red beans and rice, smothered chicken and other Crescent City soul-food favorites. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $
FELIPE'S TAQUERIA
6215 S. Miro St., 309-2776; www.felipesneworleans.com
See
French Quarter section for restaurant description.
FRESCO CAFE AND PIZZERIA
7625 Maple St., 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us
True to its
name, Fresco features fresh salads, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and
pasta entrees. The spinach and artichoke roll consists of baby spinach,
feta, artichokes, sun-dried tomato and caramelized onion sauteed with
garlic butter. Delivery and catering available. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FRIAR TUCK'S BAR & GRILL
5130 Freret St., 891-4080;
www.friartucksbar.com
Enjoy happy hour prices and free hot dogs and wings during Saints
games. Appetizers at this Uptown staple include chicken tenders, nachos
and french fries. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
GELATO PAZZO CAFÉ
8115 Oak St., 304-6908; www.gelatopazzo.com
The cafe's
ever-shifting menu features pizza, sandwiches and approximately 20
flavors of gelati made fresh daily. The Caprese sandwich consists of
basil pesto, roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch
daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
8116 Hampson St., 865-1634
Hana
offers a variety of Japanese dishes including a large selection of
sushi. Tuna tataki features seared tuna with vinaigrette, caviar and
vegetables. The white tuna roll is a medley of crawfish, white tuna,
scallions and hot sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JACQUES-IMO'S CAFE
8324 Oak St., 861-0886
Jacques-Imo's
combines a bustling atmosphere, colorful decor and bold flavors. Savory
alligator cheesecake is a signature appetizer. The Carpet Bagger Steak
is stuffed with poached oysters, caramelized onions and blue cheese and
topped with tasso hollandaise. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
JAMILA'S MEDITERRANEAN TUNISIAN CUISINE
7808 Maple St.,
866-4366
Jamila's dishes up authentic French-Tunisian cuisine. Menu
choices range from merguez lamb sausage to zucchini bisque with
crawfish. A steaming clay pot of lamb tagine (Moroccan stew) or
mustard-crusted salmon fillet make for hearty and exotic meals.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JAZMINE CAFE
614 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9301
Warm up with
one of Jazmine's hot noodle soups or enjoy a vermicelli salad bowl with
your choice of meat on a bed of noodles, lettuce, cilantro, shredded
cucumber and pickled carrots. Rice dishes include the steak sesame
plate, pan-fried tilapia and seared tuna. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
LA DIVINA GELATERIA
7712 Maple St., 861-4114; www.ladivinagelateria.com
See
Uptown section for restaurant description. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily.
LA MACARENA PUPUSERIA & LATIN CAFE
8120 Hampson St.,
862-5252
La Macarena serves El Salvadoran pupusas — stuffed
thick cornmeal patties — and a range of Latin American dishes.
Options include fresh soups, salads, ceviche, combination platters and
seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash and
checks. $$
LA MADELEINE
601 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8662; www.lamadeleine.com
La Madeleine
offers a wide array of breakfast options, soups, sandwiches and salads.
The chicken Parisian loads marinated chicken breast, bacon, melted
cheddar, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato onto a sourdough roll. Soups
include creamy tomato basil and French onion. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LEBANON'S CAFE
1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200; www.lebanonscafe.com
Lebanon's
offers classic Mediterranean fare amidst the romantic atmosphere of
hand-painted murals. The chef's special appetizer includes hummus, baba
ghanoush, vegetarian grape leaves, tabbouleh, falafel and lebna. The
beef shawarma is marinated in red vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic
and spices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN UPTOWN
615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900;
www.lpkuptown.com
Louisiana
Pizza Kitchen offers wood-oven pizzas, calzones, pasta, sandwiches and
more. Barbecued chicken pizza is loaded with chicken, corn, scallions
and mozzarella cheese. The smoked salmon pizza is piled with Roma
tomatoes, capers, caviar, red onions, mozzarella and cream cheese.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
MAPLE STREET CAFE
7623 Maple St., 314-9003
Maple Street Cafe
mixes New Orleans, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. Try the eggplant
and lump crab cake appetizer or the chicken Alfredo. Mediterranean
dishes include shrimp in phyllo with lemon beurre blanc. Reservations
accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MAT & NADDIE'S
937 Leonidas St., 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com
Take a
table in one of the Riverbend shotgun's intimate dining rooms or on the
deck overlooking the levee. Try dishes like artichoke, sun-dried tomato
and roasted-garlic cheesecake with basil-spinach tapanade or grilled
jerk pork tenderloin with 7th Ward braised greens and mango crema.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon. and Thu.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
MONA'S CAFE
1120 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8175
Its original
location on Banks Street is one the city's oldest Middle Eastern
restaurants. The menu features an array of traditional dishes including
chicken, lamb and beef kebabs, lentil soup, falafel and gyro
sandwiches, and baklava for dessert. No reservations. Hours vary by
location. Credit cards. $
NAKED PIZZA
6307 S. Miro St., 865-0244; www.nakedpizza.biz
It's the crust
— a probiotic-and-prebiotic-rich, multi-grain dough — that
makes this a nutritious option for those wanting a healthy pizza. The
restaurant offers a variety of toppings, and customers can purchase
bake at home "Take and Bake" pizzas. Delivery available. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NINJA SUSHI
8433 Oak St., 866-1119; www.ninjasushineworleans.com
This
sushi restaurant features an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, rolls,
soba and udon noodles, soups, salads and other Japanese dishes. The
Smokey Bear roll bundles baked smoked salmon, green onions, cucumber,
smelt roe and egg sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.
Credit cards. $$
O'HENRY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
634 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9741;
www.ohenrys.com
With peanut
shells littering the floor, O'Henry's is the most casual of
restaurants. Stop in for sandwiches, ribs, steaks, burgers, seafood
platters, ravioli and other pasta dishes. A kids' menu is available. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OAK STREET CAFE
8140 Oak St., 866-8710; www.oakstreetcafe.com
This
all-day breakfast joint serves classic diner fare. Start your day with
the two-egg special including grits, a biscuit and bacon, ham or
sausage. Late-risers should try the General Lee breakfast po-boy: fried
eggs, pork sausage, cheese and white gravy on a 10-inch bun. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks.
$
ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www.one-sl.com
This Riverbend cafe
features an open kitchen. Appetizers include crab cakes on basil and
cabbage salad and chargrilled oysters with Roquefort cheese.
Beer-braised rabbit is served over stone-ground grits and fava beans.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
PAT FANNIE'S
7537 Maple St., 302-2547
A little Irish flair
inspires the menu at this tavern. Irish nachos are potato skins loaded
with corned beef and chili. The Blarney Stone burger is topped with
Swiss cheese, bacon, corned beef hash and a fried egg. Fannie Bites are
a trio of mini-cheeseburgers. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun, dinner
daily. Credit cards. $
PEPPERONI'S CAFE
8123 Hampson St., 865-0336
Pepperoni's
offers specialty pies like the Masterpiece, including a whopping 12
toppings (with six meats) for the price of a six-topping pie. The
shrimp pasta tosses Gulf shrimp with basil in Alfredo sauce and is
served over fettuccine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
PYRAMIDS CAFE
3151 Calhoun St., 861-9602
Middle Eastern
cuisine is the attraction at this university neighborhood eatery.
Chicken shawarma is marinated in a house blend of spices, roasted on a
spit and sliced onto warm pita or a platter with hummus and salad.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
RED STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT
8330 Earhart Blvd., 861-1933;
www.redstarchineserestaurant.com
Szechuan
and Mandarin cuisine star on this menu. Popular items include Peking
duck and calamari in spicy sauce. There is a menu of lighter dishes
prepared with no added salt, sugar or cornstarch. Delivery available.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
REFUEL COFFEE AND NOSH
8124 Hampson St., 872-0187; www.refuelcafe.com
This casual
cafe offers counter service for a quick cup of coffee and the kitchen
turns out innovative options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Huevos
rancheros is a popular breakfast option. For lunch, try smoked
pulled-pork over grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
RENDON INN BAR & GRILL
4501 Eve St., 826-5605
Try
appetizers such as spinach and artichoke dip, hot wings or fried
pickles. Off the grill there are burgers, chicken sandwiches and cheese
quesadillas. Other options include salads. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
RICCOBONO'S PANOLA STREET CAFE
7801 Panola St.,
314-1810
Neighbors and students fill this sunny Uptown cafe
offering everything from simple stacks of pancakes to specials like
crawfish omelets, crab cakes Benedict, huevos rancheros and Belgian
waffles. At lunch, choose from burgers, hamburger steaks and fried
catfish. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards.
$
ROBERT FRESH MARKET
8115 S. Claiborne Ave, 488-0536; www.robertfreshmarket.com
Whether
you're grabbing dinner or making groceries, Robert can help. Rotisserie
chickens, an extensive salad bar and fresh deli options offer quick
meal options. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards and checks. $
ROMAN PIZZA
7329 Cohn St., 866-1166; www.eatromanpizza.com
For 15
years, this pizzeria has sated late-night pizza cravings with offerings
like the Juan and Deen's: pepperoni, jalapenos and extra cheese.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
RUE DE LA COURSE
1140 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-4343
Rue
serves a range of hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, teas and baked
goods like fresh cupcakes, croissants, muffins and biscotti. Sandwiches
are prepared on a choice bread with either roast beef, turkey or
chicken salad, Swiss or American cheese and served with chips or potato
salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $
SALTWATER GRILL
710 S. Carrollton Ave., 324-6640; www.saltwatergrillnola.com
A wide range of New Orleans seafood favorites rule at Saltwater
Grill. Po-boys are filled with everything from fried oysters to cochon
de lait. Shrimp are accompanied by cheddar cheese grits or andouille
pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
SARA'S
724 Dublin St., 861-0565; www.sarasrestaurant.com
Creole-Italian food is common in New Orleans. Creole-Indian,
however, is the sole of Sara's. Gulf shrimp is simmered in coconut
cream with red and green curries. Grilled Muscovy duck breast is served
with port plum reduction and jasmine rice. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
SQUEAL BAR-B-Q
8400 Oak St., 302-7370
At New Orleans' newest
barbecue joint, pork, brisket and ribs are slow-cooked in-house. Order
them on platters with side dishes like roasted corn and cheddar grits.
There also are salad options. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily,
late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
STATION 8801
8801 Oak St., 861-9293
This friendly pit stop
gets its name from the gas station that used to occupy its building.
Today, the spouts serve inexpensive draft beer, and the menu is pumped
full of homespun staples: steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches and sides
like onion rings and sweet potato fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner
and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
TED'S FROSTOP
3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615
Burgers and
milkshakes are the type of hearty simple fare that have kept this
university neighborhood eatery hopping. Plate lunches include dishes
like baked chicken, fried seafood and pork chops with red beans and
rice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
VINCENT'S ITALIAN CUISINE
7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313;
www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
YE OLDE COLLEGE INN
3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com
This
long-time favorite is known for seafood po-boys, burgers and veal
dishes. The fried green tomato po-boy is topped with shrimp remoulade.
Daily specials include broiled redfish topped with lump crabmeat
amandine. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
Z'OTZ COFFEEHOUSE
8210 Oak St., 861-2224
Z'otz offers
bohemian ambience, fair-trade coffees, super-sized cookies, vegan items
and exotic beverages like bubble tea and yerba mate. A changing menu
features quiches, bagels, pastries and vegan sandwiches and soups such
as miso. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night
daily. Cash only. $
CITYWIDE
APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Citywide; www.applebees.com
Applebee's aims
to please with a catch-all approach, serving everything from steaks and
burgers to fried seafood to fajitas and Italian-accented pasta bowls.
There also are menus of drinks, desserts and kids' items. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BREAUX MART
Citywide; www.breauxmart.com
Breaux Mart
offers a variety of sandwiches and hot plates at the deli counter.
Changing daily specials include crispy fried or lemon-baked catfish.
Other popular dishes include ribs, savory beef brisket and seafood
gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BUD'S BROILER
Citywide
Bud's built its reputation on
flame-broiled burgers. Toppings include grated cheddar, hickory sauce,
chili or a second beef patty. The menu also offers grilled chicken
sandwiches and hot dogs. For dessert there are apple, peach and cherry
pies. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $
CC'S COFFEEHOUSE
Citywide; www.communitycoffee.com
This
local chain of coffeehouses uses its own roasted blends in both hot and
iced specialty drinks. Baked goods include muffins, pastries and
bagels. Many locations have wireless Internet. No reservations. Hours
vary by location. Credit cards. $
CAFE DU MONDE
Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com
Cafe Du Monde
serves signature cafe au lait and trios of hot beignets topped with
snow drifts of powdered sugar. While the original Decatur Street
location remains a French Quarter landmark, satellite shops can be
found scattered throughout the metro area. No reservations. Hours vary
by location. Cash only. $
COPELAND'S RESTAURANT
Citywide; www.alcopeland.com
The late Al
Copeland's signature take on Cajun and Creole dishes fills the menu at
his namesake chain. Traditional offerings include shrimp Creole and
etouffee as well as seafood combinations like crab-stuffed catfish
bordelaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit
cards. $$
DANNY & CLYDE'S
Citywide; www.dannyandclydes.com
This
local chain of convenience marts offers much more than chips and soda.
Grab a super-sized po-boy or other deli sandwich when filling up.
Homemade meat pies and breakfast sandwiches are popular as well. No
reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
DOT'S DINER
Citywide
Nothing says diner fare like bottomless
cups of coffee and breakfast served anytime, but Dot's offers much
more. Dinner specials include pork chops or bone-in ham steaks. For
lunch, there are burgers, sandwiches and entrees. No reservations.
Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
ITALIAN PIE
Citywide; www.italianpierestaurants.com
Italian
Pie offers gourmet pies as well as calzones, pasta dishes, sandwiches
and salads. Specialty pies range from an all meat pie with bacon,
sausage and pepperoni to garlic-shrimp to a Hawaiian pie with pineapple
and Canadian bacon. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by
location. Credit cards. $
LEE'S HAMBURGERS
Citywide
Lee's burgers incorporate chopped
onions for a little extra flavor. The drive-through is convenient for
days when you can't stand in line but must have the Works, a big
cheeseburger dressed and served with onion rings or fries. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER AND SEAFOOD COMPANY
Citywide; www.nohsc.com
The menu features 10
signature half-pound burgers, including the Ragin' Cajun, which is
covered with wing sauce, jalapenos, grilled onions, banana peppers and
pepper Jack cheese. The crabmeat and eggplant stack has layered
eggplant, crabmeat stuffing and fried green tomatoes with crawfish
sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Citywide; www.outback.com
This Aussie-inspired
chain takes a Down Under approach to steaks. Many dishes are familiar
even if the names aren't, like the Bloomin' Onion and the Kookaburra
chicken wings bathed in hot sauce. Entrees include T-bones and
rib-eyes, rack of New Zealand lamb and roast pork. No reservations.
Dinner daily, lunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
PJ'S COFFEE OF NEW ORLEANS
Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com
At numerous
locations throughout the metro area, PJ's coffeeshops serve a full
selection of coffees, from dark roast to flavored blends, iced
concoctions, bagels and a variety of baked goods. Some locations offer
sandwiches. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards.
$
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
Citywide; www.papajohns.com
Papa John's does
it up with pies such as the Works and the Tuscan six-cheese pie.
Specialty pizzas include a barbecued chicken and bacon, Hawaiian
barbecue and spinach Alfredo. Sides include garlic Parmesan
breadsticks, wings and chicken strips. Delivery available. No
reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
PICCADILLY
Citywide; www.piccadilly.com
Piccadilly's
buffet is stocked with everything from sliced roast beef and
Southern-style fried chicken to local favorites like crawfish etouffee.
There are many salads and vegetable dishes to choose from and desserts
range from pecan pie to red velvet cake. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PIZZA HUT
Citywide; www.pizzahut.com
Pizza Hut has
reconfigured pizza by size, shape and crust (thick, thin, stuffed), and
the menu also includes a calzone-like P'zone. Some locations serve
pasta dishes and chicken wings. Delivery available. No reservations.
Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
POPEYES
Citywide; www.popeyes.com
Popeyes' is
synonymous with spicy fried chicken, which is served in combo meals,
baskets and sandwiches. Popular sides include red beans and rice,
mashed potatoes and gravy, Cajun rice, spicy battered fries and
biscuits. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
QUIZNOS
Citywide; www.quiznos.com
Quiznos offers a
range of toasted subs and salad bowls. Specialty items include
mesquite-grilled meats, smoky barbecue sauce and a Philly cheese steak.
Green options include Cobb salads and chicken Caesar salads. Some
locations serve breakfast. No reservations. Hours vary by location.
Credit cards. $
RAISING CANE'S CHICKEN FINGERS
Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com
Chicken
fingers point in every direction on Raising Cane's menu. Three-piece
combos come in a box or as a sandwich. The Caniac Combo includes six
fingers, french fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, a fountain drink and two
dipping sauces. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards.
$
ROUSES
Citywide; www.rouses.com
The hot line at Rouses
features baked items, fried and rotisserie chicken and daily specials
such as red beans and rice. There also are sandwiches and sushi, soup
and salad bars. The coffee bar serves smoothies. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SUBWAY
Citywide; www.subway.com
Subway serves classic
subs filled with turkey, Italian cold cuts or tuna fish as well as a
Philly cheese steak and chicken bacon ranch sandwiches. The Veggie
Delight with cheese is dressed to order. No reservations. Hours vary by
location. Credit cards. $
WING ZONE
Citywide; www.wingzone.com
The Zone menu
offers a blitz of chicken wings, fingers and spicy options such as
Buffalo shrimp. Sauces vary in levels of heat, and options include
sweet and tangy barbecue varieties, several hot garlic selections and
cool ranch. Salads and burgers also are available. No reservations.
Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
WOW CAFE & WINGERY
Citywide; www.wingery.com
Wow offers a gaggle
of dipping sauces to go with its wings, including Key West citrus,
honey barbecue, Thai peanut, various heat levels of Buffalo, coconut
curry, sweet and sour, teriyaki and many others. The chain also serves
wraps, burgers, salads, quesadillas and fajitas. No reservations. Hours
vary by location. Credit cards. $
ZEA ROTISSERIE AND GRILL
Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com
Zea
offers slow-roasted meats from the rotisserie and creative takes on
American and Asian favorites. The twice-cooked crispy duck is slow
roasted then crisped, seasoned with Asian herbs and served with honey
soy sauce. Reservation policies vary by location. Hours vary by
location. Credit cards. $$
FAUBOURG MARIGNY
13 MONAGHAN
517 Frenchmen St., 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com
For those
starting or finishing a long night, 13 Monaghan serves a menu that's
both wallet- and vegetarian-friendly. Sesame chicken salad and
portobello mushroom sandwiches are served on multi-grain bread with
Tater Tots or potato chips. Veggie burgers, pita pizza and soup
specials abound. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch,
dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
ADOLFO'S
611 Frenchmen St., 948-3800
Those in the know
about this offbeat Marigny fixture head upstairs to dine on zesty
Italian fare above Frenchmen Street. Cannelloni stuffed with spinach is
a popular special, and the ever-changing array of fish can be ordered
with the house Ocean sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Dinner daily. Checks. $$
BIG SHIRLEY'S OF NEW ORLEANS
508 Frenchmen St.,
947-4040
Recently relocated from the Carrolton area, Big Shirley's
is a new option on the Frenchmen Street scene. Try fried catfish or
chicken wings. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
BUFFA'S LOUNGE
1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038; www.buffaslounge.com
Dubbed "the
border of the Quarter cafe," Buffa's straddles the line between barroom
and restaurant, pouring drinks and a serving biscuits and gravy and
build-your-own omelets for breakfast. The tavern serves salads,
Cajun-seasoned steaks, burgers and sandwiches. No reservations. Open 24
hours daily. Cash only. $
CAFE BAMBOO
435 Esplanade Ave., 940-5546; www.cafebamboo.com
Cafe Bamboo
takes its inspiration from Caribbean cooking and soul food, but
reinterprets these dishes for the vegetarian palate. Marinated soy and
gluten products replace chicken, pork and beef on a completely meatless
menu that includes rice bowls and pasta dishes. Delivery available. No
reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CAFE ROSE NICAUD
632 Frenchmen St., 949-3300
Rose Nicaud
regulars can keep tabs on the Frenchmen Street scene from sidewalk
tables with coffee drinks, tea and exotic sodas. Quiches are made fresh
daily and the cafe serves cookies, muffins and other pastries. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CHECK POINT CHARLIE
501 Esplanade Ave., 281-4847
Only in
New Orleans can you do laundry while listening to a band at a bar.
While your clothes dry, try Check Point's spicy Cajun burger, grilled
chicken sandwich or bar food standards like cheese fries. No
reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
FEELINGS CAFE
2600 Chartres St., 945-2222; www.feelingscafe.com
Extending
throughout an old plantation house, Feelings' dining rooms exude warmth
and charm. The Gulf fish Nicholas is served with grilled shrimp and
creamed spinach. The filet is stuffed with blue cheese and topped with
mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sun.
Credit cards. $$$
FLORA GALLERY & COFFEE SHOP
2600 Royal St., 947-8358
This cozy, eclectic coffeehouse offers French, Colombian and
Kenyon coffee. Persian kebabs are made with ground beef and fresh basil
and served with pita bread. There also are black bean burritos and
chicken quesadillas. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily. Cash only. $
JULIE'S LITTLE INDIA KITCHEN AT SCHIRO'S CAFE & BAR
2483
Royal St., 944-6666; www.schiros .com
The Little Kitchen in Shiro's
grocery serves up big Indian flavors like chicken tikka masala and a
vegetarian aloo mutter paneer, Indian cheese with potato and peas
sauteed with onions, garlic and masala spice. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LA PENICHE RESTAURANT
1940 Dauphine St., 943-1460
Burgers,
fried seafood and chicken, po-boys and breakfast any time are available
to midnight revelers and morning brunch crowds alike. Specials include
bronzed pork and desserts such as chocolate layer cake and peanut
butter chocolate chip pie. No reservations. Open 24 hours Thu.-Mon.
Credit cards. $$
LORETTA'S TOO
2101 N. Rampart St., 944-7068; www.lorettaspralines.com
This
Marigny corner cafe's long list of sweets include pralines with rum,
coconut, peanut butter or chocolate. The chocolate pecan fudge and
sweet potato cookies are popular. Stop by on Friday afternoon for the
weekly fish fry. Lunch specials include fried and baked chicken and
stuffed bell peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards and checks. $
MARIGNY BRASSERIE
640 Frenchmen St., 945-4472: www.marignybrasserie.com
The
Louisiana crawfish risotto with asparagus spring onion saute and smoked
tomato cream sauce is just one of the many reasons to dine at Marigny
Brasserie. The Abita beer battered fries are another. Brunch options
include crab cakes and gumbo ya ya. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MARIGNY PERKS
2401 Burgundy St., 948-7401; www.marignyperks.com
Signature
desserts at Marigny Perks include red velvet and cookies-and-cream
cupcakes and banana nut bread. Light lunch options include vegetarian
spinach quiche. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Cash only. $
MIMI'S IN THE MARIGNY
2601 Royal St., 872-9868; www.mimisinthemarigny.com
This
popular bar serves a tapas menu late into the night. There are a number
of hot seafood dishes like calamari al ajillo, which is squid sauteed
with garlic, parsley and white wine. The cold side of the menu includes
ceviche and a selection of Spanish cheeses and cured meats. No
reservations. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
MONA'S CAFE
504 Frenchmen St., 949-4115
See Carrollton
section for restaurant description.
NEW ORLEANS CAKE CAFE & BAKERY
2440 Chartres St., 943-0010;
www.nolacakes.com
This laid
back Marigny cafe specializes in customized cakes and a variety of
fresh-baked goods including breads, bagels and biscuits. The breakfast
menu offers omelets and bagel sandwiches. For lunch, try the crab
sandwich: fresh crab, spinach, Brie and bacon, grilled with your choice
of bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun., brunch
Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
ORANGE COUCH
2339 Royal St., 267-7327
This corner coffee
spot is unassuming on the outside and modish on the inside. Choose from
locally baked pastries to go with coffee. The cafe serves light
Vietnamese dishes for Friday lunches. For a sweet treat, try one of the
exotic Japanese ice creams like mango or tiramisu. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PRALINE CONNECTION
542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com
Stick-to-your-ribs
Creole soul food is the draw at this Marigny spot. Look no further for
home-style red beans and rice, file gumbo, stuffed bell peppers and
sides like mac and cheese, fried okra and fried pickles. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com
Snug presents two
show nightly, Creole dishes, a monster sized burger, hand-cut Angus
steak and a fresh Gulf catch. Shrimp are either broiled, fried or
barbecued in their shells. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, lunch
Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
SUKHO THAI
1913 Royal St., 948-9309; www.sukhothai-nola.com
Sukho
Thai serves soup, noodles, curries, wok dishes and can adjust all to
preferred levels of spice. Curry varieties range from red, green,
yellow and Kaffir lime to pineapple. Seafood options include basil
scallops and citrus steamed fish. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri.,
dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
SWEET LORRAINE'S JAZZ CLUB
1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654;
www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com
Sweet
Lorraine's cooks up hot jazz and Creole food. It serves a wide range of
entrees including blackened catfish topped with sauteed mushrooms and
served over spinach. There also are burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun.
Credit cards. $$
TOMATILLO'S MEXICAN JOINT
437 Esplanade Ave., 945-9997; www.tomatillosnola.com
Mexican and Southwestern favorites fill the menu. The Tomatillo
burrito is stuffed with ground beef, pulled chicken, pork, grilled
shrimp, refried beans and rice and is topped with melted Jack cheese,
sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and ranchero sauce. Reservations
accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
WASABI
900 Frenchmen St., 943-9433; www.wasabinola.com
Wasabi offers
a full range of Japanese cuisine, from creative rolls to tempura to
rice and noodle dishes. The long list of appetizers includes gyoza
dumplings, edemame, mussels and the namesake wasabi honey shrimp in
cream sauce. Nabeyaki udon is a noodle soup with thick udon noodles,
assorted seafood, vegetables, egg and shrimp tempura resting on top.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
YUKI IZAKAYA
525 Frenchmen St., phone n.a.; www.myspace.com/yukiizakaya
Nothing
is lost in translation at this Japanese-style tavern. The ambience is
urbane, but the food is authentically Japanese in its simplicity and
focus. Appetizer-size dishes include grilled beef tongue, salmon roe
with shredded radish, shumai dumplings, fried spring rolls, clams in
sake butter and fries with wasabi sauce. No reservations. Dinner and
late-night Tue.-Sun. Cash only. $
FRENCH QUARTER
5FIFTY5 Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St., 553-5638; www.555canal.com New Orleans classics like seafood gumbo meet upscale comfort food like lobster macaroni and cheese at 5Fifty5. A creative touch is evident in dishes like seared scallops with white bean salad and citrus gastrique. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ACME OYSTER & SEAFOOD HOUSE
724 Iberville St., 522-5973;
www.acmeoyster.com
It's
hard to resist the raw oysters at Acme, and most people start with a
cold dozen before choosing from New Orleans classics including po-boys,
gumbo and seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
ALIBI BAR AND GRILLE
811 Iberville St., 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com
Burgers
and bar snacks keep Quarter revelers and service industry workers
girded long into the wee hours. The barbecue shrimp salad is a lighter
option, while those going all out order the cheesy Alibi killer fries.
Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards.
$
THE ALPINE
620 Chartres St., 523-3005; www.thealpinebistro.com
Dine
on Alpine's Creole and Cajun dishes in one of its dining rooms or in
the courtyard. Specialties include redfish Amer and a daily smoked duck
preparation. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
ANGELI ON DECATUR
1141 Decatur St., 566-0077
Bohemian
ambience sets the scene for eclectic meals at Angeli, where the menu
mixes Italian and Middle Eastern dishes. Choose from pastas, pizzas,
sandwiches and dips or get the Mediterranean burger topped with feta.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $$
ANTOINE'S RESTAURANT
713 St. Louis St., 581-4422; www.antoines.com
The French-Creole
institution maintains a traditional menu and historic dining rooms.
Signature items include oysters Rockefeller and baked Alaska. New
dishes include an oysters Foch po-boy. Antoine's recently opened its
Hermes Bar. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch
Sun. Credit cards. $$$
ARNAUD'S RESTAURANT
813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com
The French Creole
dining tradition dates back more than eight decades at Arnaud's, where
enduring classics include trout meuniere and filet mignon Charlemond.
The signature dessert features strawberries marinated in a port wine
sauce with ice cream. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch
Sun. Credit cards. $$$
ATTIKI BAR & GRILL
230 Decatur St., 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com
Casual
Middle Eastern fare including hummus and falafel sandwiches get some
heartier company on the menu at Attiki. Rack of spring lamb is seasoned
with garlic, and kebabs are marinated in herbs and olive oil for 24
hours before cooking. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
BACCO
310 Chartres St., 522-2426; www.bacco.com
Creole and Italian
flavors are the complementary influences at Bacco, where grilled black
drum is accented with caramelized fennel and the signature lobster
ravioli is stuffed with lobster and shrimp. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BAYONA
430 Dauphine St., 525-4455; www.bayona.com
Ingredients and flavors
from around the globe inform chef Susan Spicer's contemporary Creole
cuisine. Look for liver- and onion-stuffed rabbit roulade with fig
Marsala sauce or pork belly with bourbon peaches and grits.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$$
BEGUE'S RESTAURANT AT THE ROYAL SONESTA
300 Bourbon St.,
553-2278; www.beguesrestaurant.com
Best
known for its Sunday champagne brunch, Begue's also puts on formidable
breakfasts and lunches during the week. The steak and eggs BLT with
grilled rib-eye, two sunny-side-up eggs and bacon on ciabatta offers a
hearty start in the morning. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and
lunch daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
BENNACHIN
1212 Royal St., 522-1230
Bennachin's traditional
African cooking showcases a shared heritage with New Orleans cuisine.
Explore the edible history lesson through okra-based stews and beans
served over rice or the spicy namesake bennachin, described as an
African jambalaya. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch
and dinner daily. Cash only. $$
BOMBAY CLUB
830 Conti St., 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com
Mull the
menu at this French Quarter hideaway while sipping a well made martini.
The duck duet pairs confit leg with pepper-seared breast with black
currant reduction. Pan-seared diver scallops come with potato corn hash
and piquant chimichurri sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily,
late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
BOURBON HOUSE
144 Bourbon St., 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com
Bourbon
House puts its own stamp on local seafood classics. Redfish is served
"on the half shell" with new potatoes, balsamic-glazed red onion and
lemon butter. Gulf shrimp come in their shells with a peppery butter
bath and a loaf of French bread for sopping. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
417 Royal St., 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com
The
classics like trout amandine, crabs bearnaise and bananas Foster are
right at home at this grand French Creole restaurant. For a decadent
breakfast, there's no better way to start than with a eggs Sardou and
an eye-opening bourbon milk punch. Reservations recommended. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BROUSSARD'S RESTAURANT
819 Conti St., 581-3866; www.broussards.com
Broussard's
dining rooms and courtyard exude Creole elegance. The menu showcases
sophisticated Creole and continental dining. Veal scaloppini Broussard
features pan-roasted veal stuffed with crabmeat and spinach mousse.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY
429 Decatur St., 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com
It's been 15
years since Forrest Gump hit cinema screens, and the film continues to
inspire the menu at this theme restaurant. Fried shrimp dishes and
movie references abound, like Bubba's Far Out Dip with spinach and
artichokes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
CAFE AMELIE
912 Royal St., 412-8965; www.princessofmonaco.com
The
courtyard at Cafe Amelie is lovely during mild fall weather. The
kitchen prepares roasted oysters, rack of lamb with Scotch bonnet
peppers and crab cakes with citrus drizzle. At lunch, muffulettas and
sandwiches are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner
Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
CAFE BEIGNET
311 Bourbon St., 525-2611; 334B Royal St.,
524-5530; www.cafebeignet.com
Cafe
Beignet's locations in the heart of the French Quarter aim to please
with New Orleans favorites including red beans and rice and shrimp
po-boys. Get Cajun hash browns with andouille for breakfast or hot
beignets anytime. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit
cards. $
CAFE ENVIE
1241 Decatur St., 524-3689; www.myspace.com/envie
Cafe
Envie can provide a quick coffee, a picturesque study perch or a hearty
meal. The menu includes Southern-style breakfast dishes, bagels and
fresh pastries, sandwiches and vegetarian options. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and late-night dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE FLEUR DE LIS
307 Chartres St., 529-9641; www.cafefleurdelis.com
Visitors
grab quick breakfast sandwiches or settle in for heartier fare like
seafood omelets and steak and eggs at this casual cafe. Lunch brings a
lineup of salads, panini and burgers, like the half-pound Cajun burger.
No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE GIOVANNI
117 Decatur St., 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com
Chef Duke
LoCicero's Italian-inspired French Quarter restaurant features
Louisiana Voodoo shrimp with sweet and spicy shrimp, marinated
portobello mushrooms, fried tomato, grits and arugala salad. Duck
classico is a roasted half duck served with sweet Marsala-garlic glaze
and mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner
daily, brunch Sun.. Credit cards $$$
CAFE MASPERO
601 Decatur St., 523-6250
Known for
overstuffed deli sandwiches with pastrami or corned beef, Cafe Maspero
is a popular stop for people exploring the Quarter. Both conventional
and vegetarian muffulettas are served, plus dishes like red beans and
jambalaya. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
CAFE PONTALBA
546 St. Peter St., 522-1180
For a meal with a
view, grab a table looking out on Jackson Square. Order the Cajun
combination with portions of jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and rice.
Po-boys are stuffed with fried seafood or hot roast beef. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CENTRAL GROCERY
923 Decatur St., 523-1620
Central Grocery is
a holdover from when the lower French Quarter was home to a large
Italian population and was full of groceries and coffee shops along the
riverfront. The muffuletta sandwich was invented here and is the only
sandwich made. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
CHARTRES HOUSE CAFE
601 Chartres St., 586-8383; www.chartreshousecafe.com
Chartres
House brings the heat with dishes like Tabasco hot wings, eggplant
Napoleon topped with spicy crawfish sauce and platters of fried
seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night
Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
CHATEAU MOANET VOILA
300 Decatur St., 581-2534; www.voilanola.com
At Voila, diners
will find everything from fried pickles and crab rangoon to fried
crawfish balls and barbecued alligator sausage on a stick. French fries
are served with a variety of toppings. No reservations. Lunch, dinner
and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
CHECKERED PARROT
132 Royal St., 592-1270; www.checkeredparrot.com
Checkered
Parrot's specialty is Tex-Mex fare like quesadillas, fajitas and loaded
nachos. It also offers sandwiches, wraps, burgers and a kids' menu. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CLOVER GRILL
900 Bourbon St., 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com
This sassy
retro diner offers a stick-to-your-ribs menu of big omelets and burgers
grilled under hubcaps. Get a three-egg omelet stuffed with the works or
try the club sandwich piled high with ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss and
cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. No reservations. Open 24 hours.
Credit cards. $
CLUB DECATUR
240 Decatur St., 581-6969
Late-night revelers
and service industry workers find common ground near the pizza counter
at this corner bar. Pizza is served by the slice or whole pie. Other
options include po-boys, cheese steaks, salads and sides like french
fries. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $
COOP'S PLACE
1109 Decatur St., 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net
Late-night
hours and a menu of Cajun-influenced dishes have earned this tavern a
loyal following. The jambalaya is loaded with rabbit, sausage, shrimp
and smoky tasso. Redfish is blackened in an iron skillet. Duck
quesadillas are topped with pepper jelly. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COPPER MONKEY BAR & GRILL
725 Conti St., 527-0869
Just
off Bourbon Street, the Copper Monkey is popular with service industry
workers for cold drinks and hot food. Pub grub includes burgers,
quesadillas, salads, steaks and fried or grilled seafood. No
reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
THE CORNER OYSTER BAR AND GRILL
500 St. Peter St., 522-2999;
www.corneroysterhouse.com
The
gumbalaya is no typo. Corner Oyster Bar's signature dish is a
Cajun-inspired combination of chicken and andouille gumbo and hearty
jambalaya. Roux figures in its crawfish chicken entree, too, with a
breast, tails, peppers and mushrooms commingling in a rich sauce. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COUNTRY FLAME
620 Iberville St., 522-1138
Latin American
dishes from Mexico to Cuba fill the menu of this inexpensive cantina.
There are fajita platters, Cuban sandwiches, pork chops, steaks and
ribs. Classic Cuban dishes include traditional ropa viejo. Delivery
available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COURT OF TWO SISTERS
613 Royal St., 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com
The
Court of Two Sisters offers jazz brunch and Creole favorites every day.
Hot and cold buffet items are complemented by made-to-order omelets and
eggs Benedict for brunch. For dinner, a la carte entrees including
shrimp and grits with Creole meuniere reduction. Reservations
recommended. Lunch, brunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE
527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Crescent
City brews German-style beers to complement its regional cooking. Pints
of sudsy pale ale and spicy dishes like redfish St. Louis, topped with
crispy oysters and Worcestershire-spiked butter, are a match made in
heaven. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$$
CROISSANT D'OR
617 Ursulines Ave., 524-4663
The ambience of
this coffee shop offers a virtual field trip to Paris. Sweet or savory
pastries, baguette sandwiches with bechamel sauce, quiches, salads and
homemade soups provide inexpensive breakfasts and lunches. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $
DAISY DUKES
121 Chartres St., 561-5171; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com
"As
Southern as sweet potato pie," Daisy Dukes serves breakfast all day,
along with po-boys, wings, salads and more. The Cajun omelet is made
with hot sausage, cheese, onion, parsley and tomato. The New Orleans
sampler combines gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and garlic bread. No
reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$
DEANIE'S SEAFOOD
841 Iberville St., 581-1316; www.deanies.com
See Metairie section
for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
DEJA VU RESTAURANT & BAR
400 Dauphine St., 523-1931;
www.dejavunola.com
No
matter if it's day or night, Deja Vu is open to diners looking for
breakfast, lunch or dinner. The pot roast plate is served with a choice
of two sides. Chicken-fried steak is breaded Angus beef covered in
country gravy. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
DESIRE OYSTER BAR
300 Bourbon St., 553-2281
It's the bar
named Desire, but kind strangers come in for the seafood. The menu
includes Gulf seafood, raw and grilled oysters, turtle soup, gumbo and
po-boys. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
DICKIE BRENNAN'S STEAKHOUSE
716 Iberville St., 522-2467;
www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com
Descend
into Dickie's and a luxe, clubby atmosphere with cuts of to-die-for
beef await. The 8-oz. house filet is dressed with creamed spinach,
Pontalba potatoes, fried oysters and sauce bearnaise. A 14-oz. rib-eye
is topped with barbecue shrimp and comes with roasted garlic mashed
potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
DONNA'S BAR AND GRILL
800 N. Rampart St., 596-6914; www.donnasbarandgrill.com
Don't
miss a meal when you're out listening to music. Donna's backs up its
music schedule with a grill offering barbecued ribs, red beans and
rice, fried fish on Fridays and other changing specials. No
reservations. Dinner Thu.-Mon. Cash only. $
EAT NEW ORLEANS
900 Dumaine St., 522-7222; www.eatnola.com
Bright colors and
contemporary design reflect this Quarter cafe's approach to Southern
standards. Chicken-fried steak and smoked beef brisket are served with
salad and a side dish. The fried green tomatoes and eggs are a brunch
favorite. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun.
Credit cards. $$
EL GATO NEGRO
81 French Market Place, 525-9752; www.elgatonegronola.com
This
cozy cantina offers Mexican dishes like enchiladas, burritos and
fajitas and an array of top shelf tequilas in unique drinks like the
carrot or pineapple margaritas. Guacamole is made tableside and dishes
include chicken mole and pulled-pork tacos. No reservations. Breakfast
Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE EMBERS "ORIGINAL" BOURBON HOUSE
700 Bourbon St., 523-1485;
www.emberssteakhouse.com
The balcony at The Embers is a popular spot to people-watch while
enjoying a full range of steaks, seafood and Creole dishes. The Bourbon
House special is an 8-oz. filet served with barbecue shrimp and mashed
potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
FELIPE'S TAQUERIA
301 N. Peters St., 267-4406; www.felipesneworleans.com
Flavorful options abound at this taqueria. Tacos are filled with
marinated pork, pulled pork, steak, grilled vegetables, grilled chicken
or chorizo. Burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and chimichangas fill out
the menu. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
FELIX'S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR
739 Iberville St.,
522-4440; www.felixs.com
Order your oysters on the half shell or chargrilled at this French
Quarter landmark. Louisiana staples like fried alligator, jambalaya,
turtle soup, red beans and rice and seafood platters are popular
choices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FIORELLA'S CAFÉ
1136 Decatur St., 553-2155
Fiorella's may be known for its fried chicken, but vegetarians,
tourists and locals will find menu items to suit their palates. Choose
from po-boys, seafood platters, salads and Italian dishes. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thurs.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
FRANK'S RESTAURANT
933 Decatur St., 525-1602; www.franksrestaurantneworleans.com
A Decatur Street fixture since 1965, this onetime Italian deli
serves up ravioli, blackened rib-eye steak and veal dishes. Muffulettas
and seafood po-boys are popular menu items. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH MARKET RESTAURANT
1001 Decatur St., 525-7879
The
French Market Restaurant offers balcony dining and weekly specials,
including baked salmon, lobster etouffee and chargrilled oysters.
During happy hour (3 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily), raw oysters are 50 cents
each. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH QUARTER BISTRO AT THE MAISON DUPUY
1001 Toulouse St.,
586-8000; www.maisondupuy.com/fqbistro.html
Cajun
and Creole dishes highlight the menu at this hotel bistro. Dip Granny
Smith apples, fingerling potatoes and grilled bread into Stilton cheese
fondue. Other items include shrimp remolaude, pizzas and salads.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH QUARTER PIZZERIA & BAR
201 Decatur St., 948-3287;
www.frenchquarterpizza.com
This pizzeria features a lunchtime all-you-can-eat buffet with
pizzas, salads, pastas, soup, chicken wings, red beans, spinach dip and
desserts. Specialty pizzas include primavera veggie and roast beef
po-boy pizza. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $
GW FINS
808 Bienville St., 581-3467; www.gwfins.com
Chef Tenney Flynn
updates his menu daily as fish like redfish and red snapper arrive from
the Gulf. Specialties include smoked sizzling oyster on the half shell
and sauteed black grouper with lobster butter and mashed potatoes.
Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
GALATOIRE'S RESTAURANT
209 Bourbon St., 525-2021; www.galatoires.com
Shrimp
remoulade and trout meuniere amandine are two classic at this
century-old fine dining landmark. The airy bread pudding is flavored
with vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar and praline liqueur. Jackets
required. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit
cards and checks. $$$
GALVEZ RESTAURANT
914 N. Peters St., 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com
Enjoy
Spanish cuisine in a romantic atmosphere with a view of the
Mississippi. Tapas, empanadas, ceviche de Cameron and paella Valenciana
are specialties. The sangria is made with peach brandy. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
THE GREEN GODDESS
307 Exchange Alley, 301-3347; www.greengoddessnola.com
Chef
Chris DeBarr's contemporary cooking combines classic techniques, exotic
ingredients and culinary wit. At lunch, Big Cactus Chilaquiles feature
poached eggs on homemade tortillas with salsa verde, queso fresca and
nopalitos. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
GUMBO SHOP
630 St. Peter St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com
Start with one
of the renowned gumbos, and then move on to an entree such as alligator
sauce piquant, which features pieces of alligator tenderloin stewed in
spicy tomato sauce. Tourists and locals brush shoulders in the airy,
pleasant courtyard. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HARD ROCK CAFE
418 N. Peters St., 529-5617; www.hardrock.com
The local Hard
Rock is known for its hearty burgers: 10-oz. patties of certified Angus
beef. The Red, White and Blue burger is basted in wing sauce and topped
with bleu cheese and a fried onion ring. The restaurant also serves
hickory-smoked ribs and sizzling fajita plates. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOUSE OF BLUES
225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com
House of Blues serves
Southern specials like seafood jambalaya, barbecued baby back ribs and
fried chicken. At happy hour, appetizers such as calamari, buffalo
wings and voodoo shrimp are half-off from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit
cards. $$
IHOP
833 Canal St., 593-0440; www.ihop.com
This diner-styled chain is
known for breakfast platters of pancakes or waffles topped with fruit,
French toast, eggs, omelets and steak and eggs. The lunch and dinner
menus include sandwiches, chicken strips, soups, salads and entrees
such as grilled tilapia topped with Hollandaise or balsamic-glazed
chicken. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
IRENE'S CUISINE
539 St. Philip St., 529-8811
Italian-French flavors enliven an array of seafood dishes and
daily specials at Irene's. Fresh mussels are steamed in white wine and
simmered with garlic, Roma tomatoes and basil. Praline bread pudding
and chocolate hazelnut truffles are among the homemade desserts.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
IRIS
321 N. Peters St., 299-3944; www.irisneworleans.com
Iris is
a stage for well-crafted original cocktails and new American cooking.
Poussin is a roasted young chicken served with squash, wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic and sweet vermouth jus. Handmade pappardelle pasta is
served with local chanterelle mushrooms, broccoli rabe, grape tomatoes
and pecorino Toscana. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner
Mon., Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
ITALIAN BARREL
430 Barracks St., 569-0198
This Northern
Italian cafe serves dishes ranging from meatloaf to crab salad and
rigatoni with sweet gorgonzola and walnuts. Start with a stuffed bell
pepper bursting with Italian sausage, ham, Parmesan cheese and fresh
mozzarella and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and
dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JAGER HAUS GERMAN BISTRO & COFFEE SHOP
833 Conti St.,
525-9200; www.jager-haus.com
This Bavarian
restaurant dishes up a hearty spate of wursts and schnitzels. The
grilled pork knuckle has a crispy, cracklin-style crust and comes with
red cabbage, sauerkraut, mustard and horseradish. Pick a hefeweizen for
the perfect complement to any meal. Reservations accepted. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JEAN LAFITTE BISTRO
240 Bourbon St., 523-6820; www.jeanlafittesrendezvous.com
The
upscale Jean Lafitte Bistro offers Creole classics and Italian dishes.
The Louisiana crab cakes are blended with Creole seasonings,
pan-roasted and basted with a lemon butter sauce. For dessert, try the
hot fudge pecan ball. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night
Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE
1104 Decatur St., 592-2565;
www.margaritaville.com
Jimmy
Buffett's Margaritaville offers burgers, sandwiches, salads and dishes
from the Gulf Coast and Caribbean. Specialties include broiled shrimp
with andouille sausage and jerk salmon. There's a large menu of frozen
tropical drinks and top-shelf margaritas. Reservations accepted for
large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JOHNNY'S PO-BOYS
511 St. Louis St., 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboy.com
Johnny's is
the place to go for lunch on the run. Po-boys come filled with
alligator, hot sausage or calamari. Seafood dishes include fried
shrimp, crawfish and catfish. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch
daily. Cash only. $
K-PAUL'S LOUISIANA KITCHEN
416 Chartres St., 524-7394; www.kpauls.com
Executive chef Paul
Miller upholds the traditions of founder Paul Prudhomme with a menu
that changes daily and features local seafood and seasonal produce.
Louisiana drum is blackened in a cast-iron skillet and served with
crabmeat and chipotle butter. Aged filet mignon is blackened and served
with a three-day beef debris reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
KRYSTAL
116 Bourbon St., 523-4030; www.krystal.com
Satisfy late-night
munchies with menu options ranging from mini burgers and chicken
sandwiches to hot dogs, chicken bites and fries. The Breakfast
Scrambler packs eggs, sausage patties, grits and pancakes into a
take-out cup. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
LA BAYOU
208 Bourbon St., 655-1806; www.labayourestaurant.com
La
Bayou offers a wide variety of traditional Cajun and Creole dishes.
Menu options include blackened redfish served with steamed vegetables
and jambalaya. The crawfish pasta features sauteed crawfish tails
coated in cream sauce and topped with crunchy fried crawfish.
Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, breakfast
Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LA DIVINA GELATERIA
621 St. Peter St., 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com
See
Uptown section for restaurant description. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch
and dinner Thu.-Tue.
LANDRY'S
400 N. Peters St., 558-0038; www.landrysseafoodhouse.com
Landry's
offers oysters, shrimp and fresh fish. Pasta selections include shrimp
fettuccini and grilled seafood pasta. The salmon fillet is grilled and
served with lemon butter. Platters feature fried or broiled seafood.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
LAZY RIVER
600 Decatur St., Suite 101, Jax Brewery Millhouse,
588-2853; www.patobriens.com/lazyriverneworleans.html
Enjoy
a breeze from the Mississippi River while dining at this Jax Brewery
eatery. It's a sister establishment to Pat O'Brien's, so tall Hurricane
cocktails can be expected. Menu highlights include roast beef po-boys,
crawfish bread and a muffuletta on foccacia. No reservations. Lunch
daily, early dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LE MERITAGE Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., 522-8800; www.lemeritage.com Chef Michael Ferrell's menu focuses on pairing wine with Louisiana flavors. The grilled, no-filler jumbo lump crab cake with capers pairs with a sparkling wine. Robust red wines go with braised short ribs with a parsnip puree and sorrel gremolata. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LOUISIANA BISTRO
337 Dauphine St., 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net
Louisiana
Bistro features creative contemporary Creole cooking. The chicken
Creole is sauteed with andouille sausage in a Creole-style tomato sauce
and served over rice. Duck leg confit is seasoned with rosemary and
served with tasso-mashed Idaho potatoes with spicy barbecue glaze.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN
95 French Market Place, 522-9500;
www.louisianapizzakitchen.com.
Louisiana
Pizza Kitchen offers a wide selection of pizzas. The Salsiccia marinara
is loaded with Italian sausage, alligator sausage, smoked andouille
sausage and mozzarella cheese. Lighter options include grilled eggplant
with freshwater mozzarella, red sweet onions and fresh basil.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MANGO MANGO
201 Bourbon St.; 236 Bourbon St.; 333 Bourbon St.;
400 Bourbon St.; www.mangodaiquiris.com
Bourbon
Street revelers can refuel with two solid-food options at Mango Mango:
hot pretzels and pizza slices with toppings like pepperoni, sausage or
mushrooms. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
MAXIMO'S ITALIAN GRILL
1117 Decatur St., 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com
Maximo's
offers classic and contemporary Italian cooking with dishes like veal
saltimbocca, topped with prosciutto, Parmesan and sage. The pork chop
is served with cayenne-whipped sweet potatoes and bourbon apples.
Sauteed calamari or homemade ravioli are popular starters. Reservations
recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
MEAUXBAR BISTRO
942 N. Rampart St., 569-9979; www.meauxbar.com
Meauxbar's
bouillabaisse is a catch of mahi mahi, lump crabmeat, shrimp and
mussels served with a rouille sauce. The warm goat cheese and
caramelized onion tart with bacon is a tasty appetizer. Boudin blanc is
served with cornichons and sugar cane Creole mustard sauce.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MELANGE
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 524-1331; www.ritzcarlton.com
Melange
offers original dishes and signature items culled from other
restaurants. Blackened redfish is served with saffron crab risotto,
asparagus and lobster cream. Vegetable tempura is accompanied by dried
fruit cous cous and chili mango sauce. For dessert, there is sweet
potato praline torte with brown butter ice cream. Reservations
recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
MR. B'S BISTRO
201 Royal St., 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com
Mr. B's serves
creative contemporary Creole dishes and classics like New Orleans-style
barbecue shell-on shrimp in peppery sauce. The country-style gumbo ya
ya (chicken and andouille in smoky roux) is a popular mainstay.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun.
Credit cards. $$$
MONA LISA RESTAURANT
1212 Royal St., 522-6746
With many
versions of the namesake painting spread throughout the restaurant,
there's no mistaking where you are dining. The menu features a
selection of specialty pizzas, calzones, pastas and salads. The Mardi
Gras pasta combines andouille sausage and shrimp in a tomato cream
sauce served over linguine. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Mon., dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
Canal Place, 365 Canal St., 566-0221;
www.mortons.com
Originally
founded in Chicago, this steakhouse now has locations spread throughout
the country. The restaurant features a number of different cuts
including filet mignon, porterhouse, New York strip and Chicago-style
bone-in rib-eye. It also offers seafood selections such as Alaskan king
crab legs and jumbo lump crab cakes. Reservations recommended. Dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$$
MURIEL'S JACKSON SQUARE
801 Chartres St., 568-1885; www.muriels.com
Enjoy contemporary
Creole cooking in a historic building on the corner of Jackson Square.
The menu features dishes such as wood-grilled Louisiana shrimp served
in a spicy butter barbecue sauce over rice. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
NAPOLEON HOUSE BAR & CAFE
500 Chartres St., 524-9752;
www.napoleonhouse.com
Napoleon
House is known for Old-World charm, specialty drinks like the Pimm's
Cup and classical music. The muffuletta is heated to melt the cheese,
and other menu items include seafood gumbo, jambalaya, soups, salads
and po-boys. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night
Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
NOLA RESTAURANT
534 St. Louis St., 522-6652; www.emerils.com
Chef Emeril Lagasse
puts chic accents on rustic Southern dishes at his French Quarter digs.
Signature dishes include stuffed chicken wings served with homemade
hoisin dipping sauce and pork porterhouse with brown sugar-glazed sweet
potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$$
OCEANA GRILL
739 Conti St., 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com
This
restaurant puts a twist on local seafood favorites. For breakfast, the
savory St. James crepe is stuffed with bell peppers, crab, shrimp and
cheese. The dinner menu features sauteed redfish Amer, topped with
crawfish and mushroom cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
OLD COFFEE POT RESTAURANT
714 St. Peter St., 524-3500
The
French Quarter cafe is known for its calas cakes, Creole fried rice
cakes sprinkled with sugar. Other options include poached eggs Jonathan
with oysters, ham and hollandaise. Reservations recommended for large
parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OLIVIER'S CREOLE RESTAURANT
204 Decatur St., 525-7734; www.olivierscreole.com
Olivier's
offers a menu of classic Creole dishes such as fork-tender braised
rabbit simmered in gravy and served with oyster dressing. The lunch
menu features smothered okra and pork chops over rice with turnip
greens and candied yams. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat.,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
THE ORIGINAL PIERRE MASPERO'S
440 Chartres St., 524-8990;
www.pierremasperosrestaurant.com
Maspero's
serves popular Louisiana dishes like blackened shrimp jambalaya, fried
alligator and cochon de lait. Try the hot-and-blue oyster po-boy: fried
oysters tossed in Tabasco mayo. Reservations accepted. Breakfast
Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
ORLEANS GRAPEVINE WINE BAR AND BISTRO
720 Orleans Ave.,
523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com
Grapevine
offers one of the city's largest selections of wine by the glass.
Entrees include a surf-and-turf combo of petit black Angus filet and
lobster tail. The 14-oz. double-cut pork chop is served with sweet
potato and wild boar sausage hash. No reservations. Dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
PAILLARD'S RESTAURANT
717 Orleans St., 523-2222 ext. 6001;
www.bourbonorleans.com
The
Bourbon Orleans hotel's restaurant is open for breakfast only and
serves Southern favorites. Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily.
Credit cards. $$$
PALACE CAFE
605 Canal St., 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com
Cheesecake to
start? It's par for the course at Palace Cafe, where crabmeat, wild
mushrooms and Creole meuniere fill a savory pecan crust. The
pepper-crusted duck is enriched with seared foie gras, parsnip mashed
potatoes, citrus confit salad and sauce au poivre. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE
1204 Decatur St., 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Creole
cooking takes the spotlight at this supper club. Crawfish Nantua is
flamed in a brandy cream sauce . Creole beef Indianne is served with
mango chutney. Other options include chicken Clemenceau and crawfish
jambalaya pie. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
PAT O'BRIEN'S COURTYARD RESTAURANT
624 Bourbon St., 525-4823;
www.patobriens.com
Pat
O'Brien's is best known for its bar, but don't drink on an empty
stomach. Gulf shrimp are tossed with tomato concasse, capers, basil and
penne pasta with lemon-vodka sauce. Local favorites include
muffulettas, red beans and rice, jambalaya and more. No reservations.
Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PELICAN CLUB
312 Exchange Place, 523-1504; www.pelicanclub.com
Located in a
19th century French Quarter townhouse, the restaurant consists of three
dining rooms and a large bar. Chef/owner Richard Hughes presents a
variety of modern Creole dishes including an Australian roasted rack of
lamb with a rosemary pesto crust served with truffle-mashed potatoes, a
port-mint demi-glace and baby vegetables. Reservations recommended.
Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
PERE ANTOINE
741 Royal St., 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com
Mudbugs and
mushrooms do several dances at Pere Antoine's. The Crawfish Pasta Bayou
serves peeled tails in mushroom gravy over linguine. Fisherman Gaige is
a paneed fillet topped with crawfish and mushroom sauce. Reservations
accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$$
PORT OF CALL
838 Esplanade Ave., 523-0120; www.portofcallneworleans.com
Burger
lovers, form a line: This popular bar and grill serves its signature
thick burgers and Monsoon cocktails. The menu also includes steaks, and
entrees come with a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
RALPH & KACOO'S
519 Toulouse St., 522-5226; www.ralphandkacoos.com
This
family-friendly restaurant offers plenty of local seafood and a kids'
menu. Redfish Amandine is sauteed and topped with almonds and
lemon-chardonnay butter. Other specials include eggplant Napoleon and
seared tuna. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
RED FISH GRILL
115 Bourbon St., 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com
Red Fish
Grill serves oysters on the half shell, and seafood specialties
including several redfish entrees. Hickory-grilled Gulf fish is served
with Pontalba potatoes and crabmeat. Barbecued oysters are flash fried,
tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
RIB ROOM
621 St. Louis St., 529-7045; www.omniroyalorleans.com
The
stately Rib Room, with its large French-style rotisserie, is an old
favorite for everything from power lunches to leisurely brunches.
Entrees include slow-roasted prime rib, rotisserie chicken and veal.
Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch
Sun. Credit cards. $$$
RISTORANTE CARMELO
541 Decatur St., 586-1414; www.ristorantecarmelo.com
Carmelo's
classic Italian dishes feature homemade pasta, veal and seafood. The
prosciutto di Parma appetizer marries cured ham with sweet melon.
Tender veal cuts come alla Sorrentina (with eggplant, prosciutto,
mozzarella and tomato) or piccata (lemon, butter, artichokes and
capers). Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$$
ROTOLO'S PIZZERIA
339 Chartres St., 587-0990; www.rotolos.com
Rotolo's pizzas steal
the spotlight, but offerings like the eggplant stacker (layered with
red gravy and cheese) and Sweep the Floor cheese stix (piled with
pepperoni, bacon and cheddar) ensure a variety of options. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROYAL BLEND
621 Royal St., 523-2716; www.royalblendcoffee.com
The
namesake java brings people in, but it's Royal Blend's menu of baked
goods (scones, croissants and muffins) that keeps them coming back for
more. Sandwiches like the Executive Club, with layers of turkey, ham
and bacon, make a filling lunch. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and
early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROYAL HOUSE OYSTER BAR
441 Royal St., 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com
Steamed
seafood, New Orleans staples (gumbo, jambalaya and etouffee) and an
oyster bar are the draws at Royal House. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SALT & PEPPER
400 Iberville St., 561-6070
Salt &
Pepper's menu includes pizzas, sandwiches and Pakistani-style curries
and kebabs made with halal meats. Moist samosas and steaming flatbreads
are popular starters. Entrees include chicken and chickpeas. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
SAMMY'S STEAK AND LOBSTER
627 Bourbon St., 525-8442
Sammy's
offers al fresco dining on a patio overlooking Bourbon Street. Fried
alligator is served with cocktail sauce, and stuffed shrimp come with
spicy potatoes. For those who can't decide, a trio of gumbo, jambalaya
and crawfish pie makes a perfect sampler. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SEKISUI SAMURAI
239 Decatur St., 525-9595; www.sekisuiusa.com
Fresh seafood
goes over swimmingly at this Japanese chain — in sashimi,
sushi or original rolls like the Hornet (crab and crunchies with shrimp
and jalapeno sauce) or the New Orleans (blackened soft-shell crab atop
a log of crawfish). Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SI SENOR AT COSIMO'S
1201 Burgundy St., 522-9715
A Tex-Mex
counter tucked away in the back corner of a neighborhood bar, Si Senor
offers the perfect padding after that next-to-last nightcap. Nachos are
piled high with cheese, beans, jalapenos and choice of meat, and the
deluxe burritos look like they might burst. Delivery available. No
reservations. Dinner and late-night dining daily. Credit cards. $
STANLEY
547 St. Ann St., 587-0093; www.stanleyrestaurant.com
They
say an egg is the true measure of a chef. At Stanley, diner companion
to Stella!, Scott Boswell aces the test by turning the classic Benedict
into a po-boy. Order the bananas Foster French toast with Tahitian
vanilla bean ice cream and you can skip dinner altogether. No
reservations. Brunch, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
STAR STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE
237 Decatur St., 525-6151;
www.starsteak.com
For three
decades, this upper-Quarter stalwart has tempted passersby with the
smell of sizzling steaks and seafood. Popular items include a pound of
slow-roasted prime rib and whole Maine lobster served with drawn
butter. The Cajun filet is stuffed with seafood and topped with white
wine sauce and mushrooms. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$$
STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ
Toulouse Street Wharf, 586-8777; www.steamboatnatchez.com
There's
no better restaurant view than the constantly changing one from the
Steamboat Natchez. As you cruise down the Mississippi, enjoy catfish
Louisiane broiled with white wine or Gulf shrimp sauteed and served
with Southern-style grits. Reservations recommended. Hours vary with
cruise schedule. Credit cards. $$$
STELLA!
1032 Chartres St., 587-0091; www.restaurantstella.com
Dining at Scott Boswell's fine-dining landmark is like a culinary
tour around the world without ever leaving the French Quarter.
Exquisite preparations include Canadian lobster served inside a farm
egg with French summer truffles and a miso-sake glazed fillet of
Japanese Mero sea bass. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$$
TONY MORAN'S RESTAURANT
240 Bourbon St., 523-4640; www.ruebourbon.com
Tony Moran's
combines classic Italian dishes and New Orleans seafood with French
Quarter ambience. Appetizers range from a shrimp and eggplant Napoleon
with tomatoes and mozzarella to an antipasto sampler for two. The pork
chop Valdostana is stuffed with bacon, spinach and mozzarella.
Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TUJAGUE'S RESTAURANT
823 Decatur St., 525-8676; www.tujagues.com
Tujague's maintains
a Creole dining tradition, offering a prix fixe menu featuring its
signature beef brisket with horseradish sauce, shrimp remoulade and a
choice of entree. Garlic roasted chicken bonne femme is always an
option even if it's not on the menu. Reservations recommended. Dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$$
VERTI MARTE
1201 Royal St., 525-4767; www.vertimarte.com
Sandwiches and
meals to go are offered until midnight at this French Quarter hub.
Order entree platters of barbecued brisket or Creole chicken topped
with spicy cheese sauce. Sides include jambalaya, macaroni and cheese
and vegetables. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours
daily. Credit cards. $
WOLFE'S RESTAURANT
1041 Dumaine St., 593-9535; www.wolfesrestaurant.com
Chef
Tom Wolfe's contemporary Louisiana cooking highlights bold flavors in
busy arrangements. Seared Maine scallops with smoked bacon are accented
by Marsala-shiitake cream sauce. The grilled lamb T-bone is served with
herb and tasso lentils, portobello mushrooms and rosemary and lavender
demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
GENTILLY/LAKEFRONT
BROOKS SEAHORSE SALOON
1648 Gentilly Blvd., 218-4217
Horse
racing fans and Jazz Fest revelers alike swear by this tavern near the
gates of the Fair Grounds. Swing by anytime for bar snacks like stuffed
olives and egg rolls or burgers, chicken sandwiches and Brooks' fish
sandwich. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
LAFITTE'S CAFE
6325 Elysian Fields Ave., 284-7878; www.lafittescafe.com
Lafitte's
features wraps, burgers, salads, sandwiches and baskets of fried
seafood The Milneburg features corned beef, pastrami, roast beef and
melted Swiss cheese on rye bread. The Bali Hai sandwich tops
teriyaki-marinated chicken breast with grilled pineapple. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit
cards. $
JUJU BAG CAFE AND BARBER SALON
5363 Franklin Ave.,
872-0969
In a city filled with fried food, Juju Bag offers some
healthy options with sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Omelets and
waffles are served in the morning. The lunch menu includes Caribbean
shrimp, chicken salad and a chicken-and-French onion soup. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks.
$$
PIZZA MILANO
5226 Elysian Fields Ave., 250-9290; www.bigpiepizza.com
Milano serves
pizza, calzones, pasta dishes, salads, lavash wraps and toasted
sandwiches. Specialty pies are dedicated to just vegetables, just meat,
eggplant, and garlic and shrimp. Delivery available. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SAMMY'S FOOD SERVICE & DELI
3000 Elysian Fields Ave.,
947-0675; www.sammysfoods.com
Sammy's
serves big burgers and a host of Creole dishes including gumbo,
shrimp-and-mirliton soup, and seafood-stuffed flounder. The former
butcher shop cuts its own steaks and makes its Italian and hot sausage.
The Ray Ray is a big pile of fried chicken cutlets, ham and Swiss
cheese on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards. $
ZIMMER'S SEAFOOD
4915 St. Anthony Ave., 282-7150
Boiled and
fried seafood are the specialties at this take-out market. Side dishes
include potatoes, marinated crab salad and stuffed artichokes. No
reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards, checks.
$
HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/RIVER RIDGE
BLUE TOMATO
4401 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson,
734-3000
Tex-Mex favorites like gooey quesadillas and large nacho
plates are popular at this kitschy cantina. The menu offers everything
from tuna steaks and smoked ribs to lasagna and shrimp Parmesan. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CAFFE LATTE DA
5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0052; www.caffelatteda.com
Breakfast
at this cafe includes waffles, pancakes and egg dishes like the Cajun
crawfish scramble. At lunch, choose from salads, sandwiches or
specialties like Taylor's chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CELLARS OF RIVER RIDGE
1801 Dickory Ave., Harahan, 734-8455;
www.cellarsrr.com
The deli
at this wine shop offers soups, salads, specialty sandwiches and
half-pound burgers. The Mexican wrap is filled with blackened shrimp or
chicken with sauteed onions and peppers, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and
tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards and checks. $
CHARLIE'S SEAFOOD
8311 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan,
737-3700
Chef Frank Brigtsen is the new proprietor of Charlie's,
but some things remain the same like the supply of local seafood and
roast beef cooked for eight hours in gravy. Weekday specials include
red beans with a smoked ham shank and andouille sausage on Monday and
shrimp etouffee over popcorn rice on Friday. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $
CHUN LEE RESTAURANT
1100 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, 733-8562
Chun Lee serves Chinese favorites and some dishes with Vietnamese
accents. There are vermicelli dishes and beef, chicken and shrimp
soups. The Chun Lee special platter includes balamaki, fried shrimp,
rumaki shrimp, egg rolls, chicken, ribs, fried wontons and barbecued
pork. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
CRABBY JACK'S
428 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson,
833-2722
Chef/owner Jack Leonardi's lunch counter serves po-boys,
hot plates and sides like Cajun dirty rice and jambalaya. There is a
fried green tomato po-boy topped with remoulade and the seafood platter
includes shrimp, oysters, catfish, salad, bread and choice of side.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
DECKBAR & GRILLE
1715 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson,
830-0104
This tavern offers snacking items like fried pickles and
french fries and entrees ranging from burgers and fried seafood to the
fried vegetable platter. Popular items include brisket and homemade
crab balls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR
1820 Dickory Ave., Harahan,
736-9666
Dockside serves oysters raw, grilled or fried. Other
seafood options include a variety of shrimp, catfish and crab dishes,
most of which are served with signature boiled and fried red potatoes.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FAT HEN GRILL
5708 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 305-1980; www.fathengrill.com
Breakfast is
served all day long at the Fat Hen Grill. Chef Shane Pritchett whips up
blueberry and pecan buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles, tofu
scrambles and Cajun omelets, along with sandwiches and burgers. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FOX AND HOUND
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson,
731-6000
Fox and Hound's menu includes baby back ribs, pot roast,
stuffed jalapeno peppers and an array of soups, salads and sandwiches.
The spinach melt is a popular melange of chicken, spinach and cheese.
No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$$
HICKORY CAFE AND GRILL
1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 737-0033;
www.hickorycafe.com
Hickory's
half-pound burger features focaccia bread loaded with pepper Jack,
bacon, spinach, roasted peppers and basil mayo. The Cuban sandwich
features slow-roasted pork loin, smoked ham, Swiss cheese and pickles
pressed between French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit
cards and checks. $
HILLBILLY BAR-B-Q
208 Tallulah Ave., River Ridge, 738-1508;
www.hillbillybbq.com
Hickory wood adds flavor to Hillbilly Bar-B-Q's brisket, pulled
pork, smoked boudin and alligator sausage. On Fridays, extra-thick pork
chops are served with macaroni and cheese and green beans. Reservations
accepted for large groups. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and
checks. $
JAEGER'S SEAFOOD AND BEER GARDEN
901 S. Clearview Pkwy.,
Jefferson, 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com
Jaeger's
serves fried seafood platters, stuffed crabs and grilled fish.
Chargrilled oysters are topped with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and
garlic butter. Boiled one and a quarter pound lobsters are served with
butter sauce, corn potatoes and salad. Reservations accepted for large
parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JOE SEPIE'S CAFE
4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson,
324-5613
The jumbo lump crab cakes with remoulade are a popular
item at Joe Sepie's, which serves casual Creole and Italian dishes.
Po-boys are loaded with everything from breaded veal to pastrami. A
children's menu is available. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner
Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $
KOZ'S
6215 Wilson St., Harahan, 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com
Koz's offers local
favorites like fried or grilled redfish, fried chicken plates and
garlic-stuffed roast beef. Popular daily specials include pork chops
and shrimp Creole. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri.
Credit cards and checks. $
LA MADELEINE
5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, 818-2450;
www.lamadeleine.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
MIMI'S ITALIAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
10160 Jefferson Hwy.,
River Ridge, 737-6464; www.mimisriverridgecom
A menu of creative
Italian and Creole dishes is complemented by a BLT salad with
applewood-smoked bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, Bibb lettuce and
garlic-avocado buttermilk dressing. A special of Zinfandel-braised beef
brisket is served with Bloody Mary horseradish sauce and fingerling
potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
MR. POOR BOY
10202 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-1170
Mr.
Poor Boy serves daily hot-plate specials like chicken-fried steak on
Tuesdays and a catfish plate with gumbo on Friday. Po-boy choices
include slow-cooked roast beef, shrimp or catfish. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL
1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan,
736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com
Nacho
Mama's serves Tex-Mex favorites and specialty margaritas. Mamachitas
feature roasted jalapenos, serranos and habaneros mixed with tomatoes,
cilantro and cheddar cheese, deep fried and served with habanero sour
cream. Carla's cheesy enchilada is a deep-fried burrito stuffed with
cheese and either chicken or beef. Reservations accepted. Credit cards.
$$
REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
5608 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood, 818-0111;
www.reginellis.com
See
Uptown section for restaurant description.
RIVERSHACK TAVERN
3449 River Road, Jefferson, 834-4938;
www.therivershacktavern.com
Rivershack's
roadside honky-tonk has a kitchen that attracts lunchtime regulars as
well as nightime revelers. Shack-a-tizers include Buffalo wings, nachos
and a fried veggie platter. Burgers, a "see-food" platter (oysters,
catfish, shrimp and alligator sausage) and a variety of chicken
sandwiches complete the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
SAKE CAFE
1130 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 733-8879
What
stars in a New Orleans roll? Spicy crawfish, of course, tucked in with
crunchy tempura, avocado, tuna and snow crab, topped with tobiko caviar
and avocado eel sauce. If sushi isn't your thing, Sake's fried grouper
fillet is sprinkled with sweet chilies. Reservations accepted for large
parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
SEITHER'S SEAFOOD
279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 738-1116; www.seitherseafood.com
Start a
meal at Seither's with a dozen raw oysters on the half-shell. For an
entree, a fried jumbo soft-shell crab is served atop angel hair pasta
with spicy shrimp sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
SHIMMY SHACK
1855 Dock St., Harahan, 729-4442
Alligator
sausage, crawfish strips, pickles and mushrooms are just a few of the
fried appetizer options at Shimmy Shack. The blackened shrimp salad
features shrimp on a bed of iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, egg and
remoulade dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
SMILIE'S RESTAURANT
5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 733-3000;
www.smiliesrestaurant.com
This
33-year-old Elmwood Park restaurant focuses on creative Italian fare.
Veal Augie is topped with lump crabmeat and shallots in white wine
sauce.. There also are steaks and Gulf seafood platters. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards.
$$
SOUTHERN PO-BOYS
720 Claiborne Drive, Jefferson,
835-3035
The loaves at Southern are filled with everything from
roast beef and gravy to fried shrimp, oysters, chicken-fried steak and
veal. Crispy soft-shell crab is perched atop fettuccine with white wine
cream sauce in one popular dish. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner Fri. Cash only. $
TAQUERIA CORONA
1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 738-672
See
Uptown section for restaurant description. Lunch Mon.-Fri., and dinner
Mon.-Sat.
TAVERN ON CITRUS
5708 Citrus Ave., Harahan, 218-5186
The
Tavern offers a range of bar food options including hot wings with a
choice of sauce, quesadilla rolls, loaded nachos and mozzarella sticks.
From the grill, there's everything from the namesake burger to rib-eyes
and petit fillets. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
VENEZIA II
587 Central Ave., Jefferson, 734-3991
See
Mid-City section for restaurant description. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Tue.-Sat.
KENNER
ASIAN SUPER BUFFET
3900 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
712-0899
Asian Super Buffet promises a wide selection of dishes
from its various food stations. Mongolian barbecue is cooked to order
and includes a choice of meat and vegetables. Reservations accepted for
large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Sun. Credit cards. $
BRICK OVEN CAFE
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 466-2097
Pizza
is the specialty at Brick Oven Cafe, and the menu includes many hearty
Italian classics. The filet mignon alla Piemontese is topped with
pancetta and served with mushrooms in Marsala sauce. Reservations
accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFE D'CAPPUCCINO
4041 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
443-2299
People on the go visit this Kenner cafe for a coffee drink
and a light meal, like a Caesar salad with grilled chicken on its own
or wrapped in a tortilla. The cafe's breakfast plate delivers eggs,
grits and a choice of meat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
CHATEAU COFFEE HOUSE AND CAFE
701 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner,
465-1338; 3501 Chateau Blvd., Kenner, 465-9444
This coffeeshop
serves pastries in the morning. Lunchtime brings a menu of wraps,
burgers, quesadillas, sandwiches and salads. The grilled chicken salad
is a spin on the Greek salad with spinach, tomato, cucumber, feta and
black olives. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
CHINA EXPRESS & SMOOTHIE HOUSE
2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
465-0788
Dash in for a meal of traditional Chinese favorites
including spicy kung pao shrimp, pork or chicken, or an order of
Chinese vegetables. Burgers and a variety of po-boys also are
available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
COME BACK INN
3826 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-1623
Daily
specials, big sandwiches and children's meals star at this casual cafe.
Tuesday's open-face roast beef dinner comes with mashed potatoes,
vegetables and salad. For bigger appetites, there is a shrimp, oyster
and catfish combination platter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
DIA ROMA CAFE
3712 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-6663
At Dia
Roma, homemade sauces give pizzas and Italian dishes bold flavor.
Artichoke pizza is topped with butter, garlic sauce, mushrooms, onions,
tomatoes and feta cheese. Entrees include lasagna and shrimp Alfredo.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks.
$$
DON VICTOR'S FINE LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
3244 Georgia Ave.,
Kenner, 305-0826; www.donvictorsrestaurant.com
Latin
American dishes fill the menu at Don Victor's. There is Peruvian
chicken soup and ceviche, Mexican dishes like chiles rellenos and
enchiladas and Argentine-style steak dishes. The bar offers specials
like pisco sours and caipirinhas. Reservations accepted. Dinner
Tue.-Sat., lunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
FAT HEN GRILL
2244 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 287-4912;
www.fathengrill.com
See
Harahan section for restaurant description.
FIESTA LATINA RESTAURANT
1924 Airline Hwy., Kenner, 468-2384;
www.fiestalatinarestaurant.com
This family-owned Mexican eatery features everything from tacos to
tamales. Breakfast items include eggs topped with ranchero sauce. For
lunch and dinner, Fiesta serves pupusas stuffed with grilled pork and
cheese and carne asada with refried beans, salad, rice and fried
plantains. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
FONG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
469-8216
No need to quibble over menu selections with Fong's Triple
Threat as an option. The sampler combines shrimp, roast pork and
chicken with an assortment of Chinese vegetables. General Fong's
chicken is a twist on General Tso's. Delivery available. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
GROUND PAT'I GRILLE AND BAR
1305 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner,
466-8060
Original burger options include the Smoking Ring burger,
with barbecue sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, cheese and a deep-fried
onion ring. For straight-up barbecue, combine a half-rack of ribs with
chargrilled chicken breast smothered in barbecue sauce. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HARBOR SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
3201 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
443-6454; www.fishermanscoveseafood.com
Harbor Seafood serves everything from raw oysters and lobster
specials to jambalaya. There's a catch of the day, and catfish stuffed
with crabmeat is a signature dish. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
IMPERIAL GARDEN
3331 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-5691
Imperial Garden offers a wide range of Hong Kong style dishes,
including dumplings, egg rolls and beef teriyaki. Chef's specials
include fried and baked tofu, fried pork with spicy sauce, pork
dumplings and others. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
JOHNNY TRAUTH'S SEAFOOD BISTRO
2121 25th St., Kenner,
471-0808
Head to Johnny Trauth's on Tuesday for the all-you-can-eat
snow crab leg special. The menu's many po-boy options include a paneed
chicken sandwich. The onion blossom is a popular starter. Reservations
recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
KENNER SEAFOOD INC.
3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, 466-4701;
www.kennerseafood.net
Both a
restaurant and a seafood market, Kenner Seafood serves fried, grilled
or blackened seafood plates and sandwiches. Options include shrimp,
oyster, crab, catfish, grouper and much more. Pasta dishes range from
veal Parmesan to crawfish Marie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
LE PARVENU
509 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 471-0534; www.leparvenu.com
Chef/owner Dennis
Hutley produces original culinary creations such as the broiled
Louisiana crab cakes, which are browned and served with dill cream and
pasta. The paneed lobster tail is topped with crabmeat and shrimp and
served with a Cognac and cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MCALISTER'S DELI
1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite A13, Kenner
466-1500; www.mcalistersdeli.com
See
CBD section for restaurant description.
REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 712-6868;
www.reginellis.com
See
Uptown section for restaurant description.
RISTORANTE DA PIERO
401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-8585;
www.ristorantedapiero.net
Dining
at Ristorante da Piero is like a trip to a refined Tuscan villa —
in Kenner. The Grilliata mista features grilled lamb, pork, pancetta
and chorizo. House-made gnocchi is topped with Gorgonzola. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks.
$$$
SAKE CAFE
817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-8829
See
Harahan section for restaurant description.
SMITTY'S SEAFOOD
2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-1647
If
it swims, it's on the menu at this 20-year-old Kenner institution. the
bar serves 50-cent oysters all day on Sunday and all-you-can-eat
seafood platters on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
SPEAKEASY SPORTS BAR & GRILL
4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner,
466-4069
Speakeasy's menu is anchored by the 10-oz. burger. There
also are sandwiches and bar snacks such as jalapeno poppers, chicken
quesadillas, chicken wings and egg rolls. Popular entrees include the
8-oz. filet and yellowfin tuna steak. No reservations. Lunch, dinner
and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
STINGRAY'S RESTAURANT & GRILL
1303 W. Esplanade Ave.,
Kenner, 443-4040; www.stringraysseafood.com
Stingray's
offers a wide selection of seafood options. Shrimp Nicole features
angel hair pasta topped with shrimp in sauce. Soft-shell crab
Pontchartrain combines a fried soft shell, angel hair pasta and cream
sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CHILANGOS
2723 Roosevelt Blvd., Kenner,
469-5599
Enjoy Mexican favorites at any meal. Breakfast starts with
eggs and ham or chorizo. Menu mainstays include chile rellenos,
burritos, tacos and brisket. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TOKYO HIBACHI SUSHI RESTAURANT & BAR
3525 Williams Blvd.,
464-8989
Tokyo Hibachi offers a wide range of Japanese dishes from
the grill and sushi bar. Hand rolls include many vegetarian options as
well as a lobster and avocado roll topped with spicy crab salad.
Hibachi items include everything from steak to scallops and lobster.
There is ice cream tempura for dessert. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner daily. $$
LAKEVIEW
BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS
5331 Canal Blvd., 484-0780; www.bittersweetconfections.com
Along with coffee drinks, Bittersweet offers 36 varieties of
flavored truffles plus cookies, fudge, s'mores, macaroons, candied
orange peels, caramels, sugar-free chocolates and other sweets. La
Divina gelati is available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards and checks. $
BLAST SMOOTHIES & ICE CREAM
143 Robert E. Lee Blvd.,
302-2956
Some people stop by Blast for baked goods like cinnamon
rolls and banana bread, but many zero in on smoothies and ice cream
items like malts, shakes, banana splits and sundaes. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE NAVARRE
800 Navarre Ave., 483-8828
This casual corner
cafe welcomes the morning crowd with dishes like the Mediterranean
omelet, packed with spinach, artichoke and cheese. The roast beef
po-boy and pressed Cuban sandwich are popular at lunchtime. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CHATEAU COFFEE HOUSE AND CAFE
139 Robert E. Lee Blvd.,
286-1777
See Kenner section for restaurant description.
CHICKEN SUE'S
203 W. Harrison Ave., 371-5546
Fried chicken
cooked to order is the specialty at Chicken Sue's. The menu also
includes eggplant fries, hot tamales and stuffed artichokes. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards.
$
KOZ'S
515 Harrison Ave., 484-0841; www.kozcooks.com
See Harahan section
for restaurant description.
LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE
5606 Canal Blvd.,
483-7001
Lakeview Brew serves specialty coffees and many freshly
baked items. The avocado salad features mixed greens, sliced avocado,
mandarin orange slices, walnuts, blue cheese, red onions and mango
vinaigrette. The club sandwich is a triple-decker combo of turkey, ham,
bacon and American cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LAGO
900 Harrison Ave., 486-8282; www.lagoneworleans.com
Flat
iron steak, fish and chips, and pasta Alfredo are just some of the
options on Lago's menu. The braised brisket and grits are served with
sauteed greens and crispy onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LAKEVIEW DELI
872 Harrison Ave., 304-8501
Among its many
options, Lakeview Deli offers a hot roast beef po-boy drizzled with
gravy, a hearty barbecued beef po-boy and a crab cake sandwich. The
Baltimore features fried oysters, bacon and Swiss cheese. There also
are burgers and daily specials like red beans and rice. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LAKEVIEW HARBOR
911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887; www.lakeview-harbor.com
Lakeview
Harbor does burgers big and loaded potatoes even bigger. The
seafood-stuffed portobello cap is battered, deep-fried and served with
a side of hollandaise. Pizzas are also available. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LANDRY'S
8000 Lakeshore Drive, 283-1010; www.landrysseafoodhouse.com
See
French Quarter section for restaurant description.
NOLA BEANS
726 Harrison Ave., 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com
Diners start
their day at Nola Beans with a cup of joe and a breakfast sandwich on a
bagel, biscuit, wrap or croissant. The lunch menu features salads,
soups, wraps and sandwiches. The Marconi salad combines romaine
lettuce, grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries and
toasted almonds with poppy seed dressing. No reservations. Breakfast
and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
PONTCHARTRAIN POINT WEST END
8536 Pontchartrain Blvd.,
282-4233
Pontchartrain Point offers family friendly atmosphere and
many popular seafood dishes. Creole crab cakes are served over penne
pasta in spicy cream sauce. Redfish Pontchartrain is topped with
crabmeat, mushrooms and green onion and lemon cream sauce. Reservations
accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
874 Harrison Ave., 488-0133; www.reginellis.com
See Uptown
section for restaurant description.
ROBERT FRESH MARKET
135 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 282-3428; www.robertfreshmarket.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
RUSSELL'S MARINA GRILL
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd.,
282-9980
Breakfast is served all day at Russell's. Try eggs
Benedict or a fluffy omelet. Lunch options include crispy fried
chicken. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch
daily. Credit cards. $
THE STEAK KNIFE RESTAURANT & BAR
888 Harrison Ave.,
488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com
The
Lakeview steakhouse offers a range of steaks and a la carte sides. The
yellowfin tuna steak is pan-seared, pepper-encrusted tuna with a
soy-ginger reduction and wasabi sauce. Fork-tender veal osso buco is
served with fettuccine Alfredo. Reservations recommended. Dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
TONY ANGELLO'S
6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, 488-0888
Order from
a menu of classic Italian cuisine or let the kitchen plan your meal via
the "Feed Me, Mr. Tony" special, a series of tasting portions selected
by the chef. Eggplant Tina features eggplant medallions topped with
Romano cheese and homemade tomato sauce. Reservations recommended.
Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
WASABI
8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com
See Faubourg
Marigny for restaurant description.
ZACHARY'S BY THE LAKE
7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., 872-9832;
www.zacharysbythelake.com
Zachary's
serves salads, seafood platters and sandwiches like the Reuben
featuring corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian
dressing on rye bread. For an appetizer, try cane syrup-marinated jumbo
shrimp wrapped in bacon, fried and served with pickled okra salad.
Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
METAIRIE
ACME OYSTER & SEAFOOD HOUSE
3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com
See French
Quarter section for restaurant description.
ACROPOLIS
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
888-9046
Pita forms the foundation for this temple of Greek
cooking, and a few Italian dishes add diversity. Gyros and lamb chops
are popular standbys. Greek moussaka and the Italian lasagna are hearty
comfort food options. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner
Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
ANDREA'S RESTAURANT
3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com
Chef
Andrea Apuzzo's northern Italian cooking anchors this Metairie
destination. Cioppinoa alla livornese is a seafood stew with saffron,
clams, mussels, shrimp, oysters, scallops and trout served over
linguine. Veal chop valdostana is veal chop stuffed with fontina cheese
and prosciutto served with a mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
ANSELMO'S
3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 889-1212
Creole and
Italian cooking merge at Anselmo's. Rosemary-breaded baby veal Fillipo
is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon butter sauce and served
over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
AUSTIN'S RESTAURANT & STEAKHOUSE
5101 W. Esplanade Ave.,
Metairie, 888-5533; www.austinsno.com
Austin's is
known for steaks and Creole-Italian cuisine. Menu highlights include
roasted duck with cherry demi glace and the crabmeat Austin appetizer
of jumbo lump crabmeat and asparagus with Dijon remoulade. Reservations
accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
THE BEACH HOUSE
2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie,
456-7470
Boiled lobster is the special on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Wednesday means it's time for grilled pork chops with sweet potatoes.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night
Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BEIJING
2222 Clearview Pkwy., Suite B2, Metairie,
885-8881
Start with a cup of hot and sour soup before moving on to
crispy Beijing chicken in sweet and spicy brown sauce. The menu offers
a wide range of Chinese dishes including many vegetarian options.
Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
BELLA BREW
2701 Airline Drive, Suite L, Metairie,
846-9930
Stop by this coffeehouse for a blast of frozen coffee
punch made with ice cream and espresso. At lunch, try shrimp salad
stuffed in an avocado or one of the daily specials. Cafe options
include a mix of coffee drinks, juices and pastries. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM
3500 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 887-5656; www.benjerry.com
Whether you're a
Chunky Monkey or a Cherry Garcia fan, this Vermont-based chain has a
creative flavor just for you. Its Vermonster sundae is an ice cream
gauntlet: 20 scoops, four bananas, three cookies, one brownie and loads
of caramel, hot fudge, candy and sweet satisfaction. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BENNIGAN'S GRILL AND TAVERN
3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 888-0664; www.bennigans.com
Burgers, steaks
and chicken wings lead the litany of dishes at this tavern chain. More
recent menu additions include shrimp tempura and Guinness-glazed
chicken and shrimp. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BISTRO 38
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 836-5253
Nestled
within the New Orleans Marriott, this bistro offers classic French
dishes with many local touches. The Louisiana bouillabaisse combines
Louisiana seafood in rich seafood broth. Sunday features a Champagne
brunch. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily,
brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
BLACK ORCHID BISTRO
3749 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie,
832-1444
A last stop before crossing the Causeway, or first stop
after it, Black Orchid offers salads and specials like red beans and
rice and grilled pork chops. Check out the pressed sandwiches, such as
the Cuban with ham, roasted pork and Swiss. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
BOZO'S RESTAURANT
3117 21st St., Metairie, 831-8666; www.bozosrestaurant.com
Bozo's
uses all local seafood in its platter of cornmeal-crusted fried
oysters, Des Allemand catfish, Gulf shrimp and baked stuffed crab
served with a choice of potato side. The chicken and andouille gumbo is
made with a light roux and okra. Reservations accepted. Lunch and
dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com
Bravo
Cucina's dishes include Chianti-braised beef ravioli. Another popular
choice is grilled chicken and shrimp pasta in a white wine lemon sauce.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BROOKLYN PIZZERIA
4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
833-1288; 1809 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-1030;
www.eatbrooklyn.net
Brooklyn Pizzeria
prepares hero-style sandwiches, cheese steaks, calzones and pasta
dishes, but there's no doubt its thin-crust, New York-style pies are
the headline attraction. The newer location near Bonnabel Boulevard
offers drive-through service. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
BYBLOS
1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-9773; 3218 Magazine
St., 894-1233
Mediterranean classics like lamb kebabs, falafel and
chicken shawarma are served in stylish settings at Byblos. The menu
includes a thick cut of roasted salmon with sides of basmati rice and
hummus. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
BYBLOS MARKET
2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
837-9777
Gyro sandwiches and chicken kebabs are popular at this
Middle Eastern lunch spot. Other items include salads, stuffed dolmas,
and hummus and pita. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
CADDYSHACK
3217 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 833-1799
This
Metairie tavern keeps regulars well fed with burgers, po-boys and daily
specials, like red beans or white beans with rice and a choice of meat.
The menu also includes Italian dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs.
No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE EAST
4628 Rye St., Metairie, 888-0078; www.cafeeastnola.com
Tradition
and creativity mingle on the sprawling Chinese and Southeast Asian menu
at this colorful restaurant. While some opt for General Tso's chicken,
others sample goat cheese spring rolls or grilled rack of lamb with
mustard miso. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
CAFE EQUATOR
2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com
Soups and
spicy curries enliven the Southeast Asian cuisine at Cafe Equator.
Choose fried tilapia or pan-seared salmon with sauteed basil, squash
and shrimp. Calarami is prepared with bamboo and Thai chili.
Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
CAFE FRESCA
4441 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 887-2010
Cafe
Fresca serves sandwiches like the Santa Fe, with grilled chicken breast
and avocado, tomato and onion relish. The menu also includes soups,
salads and daily specials like the fried chicken club salad with bacon,
avocado and egg. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards
and checks. $
CAFE LATTE II
2324 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-6343;
www.cafelatte2.com
Cafe
Latte II prides itself on preparing fresh salads, like the Caribe with
a dash of coconut mixed with baked chicken, blue cheese, bacon, walnuts
and fruit over greens. Barbecue shrimp and sweet potato fries are new
additions to the menu. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards.
$
CAFE ROYALE
3343 Metairie Road, Metairie, 304-8438
The menu
at Cafe Royale includes everything from Thai chicken salad to updated
local classics like muffuletta panini. Daily specials include veal pot
roast and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat.,
lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
CAFFE ANGELINA
5024 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie,
889-7770
Choose from salads, soups, sandwiches and hearty entrees
at this family-run restaurant. The namesake roast beef Angelina is a
ciabatta sandwich filled with roast beef, spicy peppers and avocado.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $
CAFFE! CAFFE!
4301 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 885-4845;
www.caffecaffe.com
Soups,
sandwiches, salads, quiche and daily specials cover this cafe's
wide-ranging menu. Wheat wraps give a healthy shine to choices like
chipotle chicken with Swiss, mixed greens and chipotle mayo. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
CANSECO'S MARKET
1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-5979
In
addition to meat and produce, Canseco's has a deli counter stocked with
rotisserie-cooked chickens, cold salads, hot daily specials and
sandwiches made to order. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CARMINE'S ITALIAN SEAFOOD & GRILL
4101 Veterans Memorial
Blvd., Metairie, 455-7904
Creole and Italian cooking come together
in dishes like the seafood-stuffed artichoke loaded with crawfish,
shrimp and fish in dill cream sauce. Fried green tomatoes are topped
with bronzed shrimp and jalapeno honey cream. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
CARRETA'S GRILL
2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
837-6696
Order a margarita with queso and chips for a starter at
this cantina. Burritos, tacos and enchiladas are available a la carte
or on combo plates. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
CASA GARCIA
8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
464-0354
Casa Garcia serves tamales, tacos, enchiladas and popular
Mexican dishes. The seafood enchiladas are filled with lump crabmeat
and shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
CASABLANCA
3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-2209; www.koshernola.com
Casablanca
offers Moroccan and Middle Eastern favorites like gyros, shawarma,
hummus and falafel. The Tanzia fassi includes baked lamb sauteed with
onions, prunes, almonds and Moroccan spices. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $$
CHAD'S BISTRO RESTAURANT AND CATERING
3216 W. Esplanade Ave.,
Metairie, 838-9935; www.chadsbistro.com
The
restaurant prepares an extensive menu of seafood, steaks, pastas,
sandwiches and salads. The Royal 9-oz. filet is topped with crabmeat
bordelaise and served with a choice of garlic mashed potatoes or loaded
baked potato and sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHATEAU COFFEE HOUSE AND CAFE East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 888-0601 See Kenner section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch daily.
CHATEAU DU LAC WINE BISTRO
2037 Metairie Road, Metairie,
831-3773; www.chateaudulacbistro.com
Chef
Jacques Saleun offers fine French cooking at his bistro. As an
appetizer, petite marmite aux fruits de mer delivers a small pot of
fresh seafood. The duck confit cassoulet comes with white beans and
sausage and is served in a Le Creuset pot. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Tue.- Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
CHEVY'S FRESH MEX
3330 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
887-7788; www.chevys.com
Californian-Mexican
dishes and an array of specialty margaritas fill the menu at Chevy's.
Fajitas come with mesquite-grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetables.
There also are combo plates and many salad options. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
CHINA MOON
7933 Airline Drive, Metairie, 738-1629; www.chinamoonrestaurant.biz
Yatka
mein soup is a slightly spicy house specialty featuring homemade broth,
roast pork, shrimp, hard boiled egg, vegetables and noodles.
Lime-marinated shrimp are sauteed in chili oil with peppers and other
vegetables and served with white rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CHINA ROSE
3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 887-3295
China
Rose regulars file in for generous combo plates of sweet-and-sour pork
and Szechuan beef. Ask for the Chinese menu to explore more authentic
dishes, like beef in hot pepper, slow-braised pork belly and a roster
of noodle soups. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
CHOPS BISTRO AND MARTINI BAR
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 218-8967; www.chopsbistroandmartinibar.com
This
Heritage Plaza bistro is a suitable spot for a business lunch. A
favorite is the blackened tuna nachos appetizer. Entree choices include
pan-roasted, double-cut pork chops with cornbread dressing, braised red
cabbage and brandy peaches-and-cream sauce. Reservations accepted.
Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
CHURROS CAFE
3100 Kingman St., Metairie, 885-6516
This
Metairie restaurant's namesake dish is a sweet, fried dough stick, and
the menu boasts a wide selection of Cuban dishes. The ropa vieja is
shredded skirt steak that is simmered in a red gravy. The roast pork is
marinated in garlic, lemon and spices and then slow roasted. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CITY DINER
3116 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 831-1030;
www.citydiner.biz
City
Diner serves both diner classics, including waffles, meatloaf and club
sandwiches, and local favorites such as shrimp etouffee, crawfish pasta
and hot sausage po-boys. Hash brown dishes feature a potato base with
eggs, cheese and toppings like andouille or shrimp and cream sauce. No
reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
CLUBHOUSE BAR & GRILL
4617 Sanford St., Metairie,
883-5905
Clubhouse keeps the grill open from lunch through closing
time. Popular bar snacks include fried ravioli with either marinara or
ranch dipping sauce. The black and blue burger is made with blue cheese
mixed into the beef patty. Fried chicken is served in sandwiches and on
top of salads. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
COFFEE COVE
3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 780-9445
Coffee Cove
offers a good jolt of caffeine straight up and in specialty drinks.
Enjoy a cinnamon roll from the pastry case with a morning cappuccino.
There's also a full lunch menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
COME BACK INN
8016 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 467-9316
See
Kenner section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily.
COPELAND'S CHEESECAKE BISTRO
4517 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 454-7620; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com
The
Cheesecake Bistro offers much more than cheesecake. Try the stacked
eggplant Napoleon or crawfish ravioli. Signature creamy cheesecake
comes in flavors like bananas Foster, dulce de leche and praline, and
white chocolate raspberry. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner
daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
COPELAND'S SOCIAL CITY
701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
831-3437; www.copelandssocialcity.com
Social
City combines Copeland's bistro fare with live music, shareable small
plates and a giant menu of martinis. Main courses include herb-crusted
salmon with herb beurre blanc served with steamed asparagus.
Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
CORKY'S RIBS & BAR-B-Q
4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 887-5000; www.corkysbarbq.com
This
pulled-pork palace features sandwiches topped with coleslaw, dry or wet
ribs and a wide variety of burgers, salads and appetizers. The Killer
rounds up a slab of ribs and a choice of chicken, pulled pork, beef
brisket, turkey, sausage or fried catfish, plus beans, coleslaw and a
roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CORNER CAFE
3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie, 454-1008
Corner
Cafe offers straightforward hearty meals like pancakes and sausage for
breakfast and a variety of seafood and po-boys for lunch or dinner.
Desserts include bread pudding and turtle cheesecake. Reservations
accepted. Breakfast Tue.-Sun., lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
CRAZY JOHNNIE'S STEAKHOUSE
3520 18th St., Metairie, 887-6641;
www.crazyjohnnies.net
Johnnie's
serves grilled steaks and seafood plates at affordable prices. Popular
dishes include the Giant Dippin' Shrimp and the mainstay 8 1/2-oz.
prime filet mignon with garlic butter and Crazy potatoes. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
DEANIE'S SEAFOOD
1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 831-4141; www.deanies.com
Deanie's offers local
classics like crawfish etouffee, stuffed flounder and big platters of
fried seafood, as well as seasonal boiled seafood options. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
DON'S SEAFOOD HUT
4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
889-1550; www.donsseafoodmetairie.com
Don's
offers a menu of fresh catches served in a variety of dishes. Other
options include salads, gumbos and pastas. Hot boiled shrimp are
popular. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
DORIGNAC'S
710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-8216;
www.dorignacs.com
The
longtime Metairie grocery is known for its bakery, gourmet deli and
large wine selection. The menu of prepared dishes includes soups,
sandwiches and daily specials. Stewed chicken is served with steamed
rice and sweet peas. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner
daily. Credit cards and checks. $
DRAGO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR
3232 N. Arnoult
Road, Metairie, 888-9254; www.dragosrestaurant.com
Diners
head to Drago's for signature charbroiled oysters topped with Parmesan
and garlic-parsley butter sauce. Drago's serves an array of local
seafood as well as lobster, prime rib and pasta entrees. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
THE EDGE BAR & GRILL
3400 Hessmer Ave., Metairie,
780-2266
Enjoy steaks and ribs at the Edge Bar & Grill. Grilled
tuna is served over angel-hair pasta with vegetables. Popular
sandwiches include hot sausage, fried oysters and veal Parmesan. No
reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
FAT CITY DINER
3555 18th St., Metairie, 888-4940; www.fatcitydiner.com
This
down-home diner serves seafood platters, roast beef po-boys and hot
sausage po-boys. Daily specials include red beans and rice, country
fried steak and grilled pork chops. No reservations. Lunch and early
dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
FAUSTO'S BISTRO
530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com
Fausto's
prepares Northern Italian and Sicilian cuisine, including many
traditional pasta dishes and seafood dishes. Fausto's osso buco is a
slow-cooked veal shank served with vegetables and pasta in brown sauce.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
FURY'S
724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, 834-5646
This
casual neighborhood restaurant offers plenty of local seafood. The
broiled seafood platter combines fish, soft-shell crab, shrimp, stuffed
shrimp, oysters, french fries and salad. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$
GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road, Metairie,
832-0955
Galley Seafood's menu features a long list of Louisiana
seafood. There are po-boys, salads, soups and sweet potato fries.
Soft-shell crab dishes are popular. Reservations accepted for large
parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GAMBINO'S BAKERY
4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
885-3620; www.gambinos.info
In addition to
baking and shipping king cakes year-round, Gambino's bakes pies, petit
fours and doberge cakes. Lunch options include muffulettas, salads and
soups. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
GENNARO'S
3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-9226
Gennaro's
serves up po-boys, fried seafood platters and gumbo, as well as Italian
dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti. The grilled chicken Caesar
salad is a crowd-pleaser. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch
daily. Credit cards. $
GIMCHI
3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, 454-6426
Try a
traditional Korean clay pot dish: vegetables, shredded beef and egg
served over rice in a hot clay bowl, with sides of spicy sauce. The
Korean-style barbecue can be cooked on table-mounted grills. There also
is a full sushi bar. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch
Sun.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., Credit cards. $$
GIO'S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE
4941 W. Napoleon Ave.,
Metairie, 885-3515
Gio's serves a menu of pizza and Italian dishes.
The spaghetti and meatballs are served in sweet homemade sauce with
salad and bread. The cannelloni features two large noodles stuffed with
cheese, ground meat and spinach, and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
GIORLANDO'S RESTAURANT
741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie,
835-8593
Giorlando's home cooking includes everything from mashed
potatoes and gravy to meatballs and spaghetti. Giorlando's also serves
muffulettas, salads, po-boys and rib-eye steaks. Reservations
recommended for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit
cards. $$
GUILLORY'S DELI & TAMALES
3708 Derbigny St., Metairie,
833-1390
Guillory's unique offerings include a tamale po-boy topped
with chili and cheese. Fried chicken is popular and changing daily
specials include hamburger steak with grilled onions and mashed
potatoes, and spaghetti and meatballs. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
HARBOR BAR & GRILL
3024 17th St., Metairie,
835-6111
Harbor Bar & Grill's 18-oz. steak is served with new
potatoes and green beans. The blackened tuna salad is piled with
tomato, bacon and artichoke hearts. Menu favorites include homemade
roast beef po-boys. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $
HOOTERS
4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-0160;
www.hooterslouisiana.com
Hooters
keeps its chicken wings on orange alert with sauces ranging in heat
levels from mild to Three Mile Island and 911. The menu also includes
burgers, sandwiches, salads and seafood. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT
4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
889-2301; www.hillstone.com
Houston's Thai
steak and noodle salad features marinated beef with fresh noodles,
avocado, mango and herbs in Thai dressing. The menu also includes
steaks, sandwiches, barbecued ribs, seafood dishes and salads. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
IMPASTATO'S RESTAURANT
3400 16th St., Metairie, 455-1545;
www.impastatos.com
The
five-course dinner option at Impastato's features entrees such as roast
veal d'Angelo, pecan-smoked filet mignon, trout Marianna and steamed
Maine lobster. Or try a salad of asparagus, black olives, tomatoes,
artichokes, hearts of palm and Louisiana crabmeat. Reservations
recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JAM'S PO-BOYS & CATERING
612 Sena Drive, Metairie,
833-5882
Head to Jam's for home-cooked roast beef in gravy or any
number of sandwich, salad and pasta options. The seafood-stuffed
eggplant boat is a half eggplant fried with Italian breadcrumbs, filled
with seafood dressing and served with garlic bread and vegetables.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards.
$
JIGGERS BAR & GRILL
1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
828-3555
Choose from a menu of not-so-ordinary bar fare while
you're catching a game at this Metairie grill. Blackened redfish is
served on a bed of green onion rice and topped with meuniere sauce and
fried Gulf shrimp. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late night daily.
Credit cards. $
JUNG'S GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT
4417 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 887-6081
Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes share the menu
at Jung's. Crispy whole Peking duck is served with honey sauce and
pancakes. Honey pecan Gulf shrimp are sauteed and served with
vegetables in a semisweet dark sauce. Delivery available. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
KANNO CALIFORNIA SUSHI BAR
3205 Edenborn Ave., Metairie,
455-5730
Kanno offers a wide selection of sushi and rolls,
including the popular protein and rainbow rolls. Sample the smoked
salmon neck or tuna tataki. There is a special chocolate dessert
offered as lagniappe at the end of each meal. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
KING BUFFET
601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-4383;
www.kingbuffet.net
King
Buffet offers everything from fried shrimp, chicken wings and nuggets
to dim sum, sweet and sour chicken, and scallops. Sushi options include
the California roll, crunchy roll and salmon roll. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
KOREA HOUSE
3547 18th St., Metairie, 888-0654
Korea House
offers a wide range of Korean dishes including barbecue cooked on a
tabletop grill and clay pot dishes. Traditional dishes include tofu
stew and come with an array of kimchi, or side plates of spicy pickled
cabbage. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit
cards. $$
KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY
3519 Severn Ave.,
Metairie, 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com
Manhattan in
Metairie? At Kosher Cajun, matzo ball soup accompanies daily specials
like red beans and rice. The J&N combines hot corned beef and
pastrami on New York rye with mustard, horseradish, coleslaw and a
barrel pickle on the side. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Fri., early
dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards and checks. $
LA FAMIGLIA
541 Oaklawn Drive, Metairie, 833-8877
La
Famiglia offers a host of pasta, chicken and veal dishes. Veal
medallions topped with mushroom brandy cream sauce is a signature item.
Braciolone is made with pounded veal stuffed with egg, pine nuts,
raisins and cheese and is served with pasta in tomato sauce.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
LA MADELEINE
3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, 456-1624;
www.lamadeleine.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
LAGER'S INTERNATIONAL ALE HOUSE
3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 887-9923; www.draftfreak.com
Hearty pub grub
accompanies a dizzying selection of domestic and imported beer. Menu
selections include steaks, sandwiches, salads and waffle fries. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LANGENSTEIN'S
800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-6682; www.langensteins.com
Langenstein's
offers deli specialties like muffulettas, seafood gumbo and crawfish
etouffee. The gourmet-to-go selections are available in family-size
portions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LAURENTINO'S
4410 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 779-9393;
www.laurentinos.com
Laurentino's
traditional tapas dishes include lamb stew casserole, pork tenderloin
medallions and Spanish potatoes. The seafood paella features shrimp,
calamari, mussels and fresh vegetables slowly cooked in a saffron broth
with Valencia rice. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
LEGENDS PATIO BAR & GRILLE
2708 N. Hullen St., Metairie,
887-3877; www.legendsbarandgrill.com
Pair cocktails or beer with burgers and sandwiches at Legend's.
Entrees include fish and chips, and sirloin charbroiled over an open
flame. The Mediterranean pasta includes artichoke hearts, red onion,
mushrooms, red peppers and broccoli with a sprinkle of feta cheese. No
reservations. Dinner and late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LITTLE TOKYO
1521 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 831-6788;
www.littletokyorestaurantnola.com
Tempura,
teriyaki and sushi are the triple delights at Little Tokyo. The sushi
bar features an extensive list of nigiri pieces and rolls. The Love
Boat for two consists of tempura shrimp and vegetables, chicken and
beef teriyaki, sashimi, sushi and fresh fruit. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LIVE BAIT BAR AND GRILL
200 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie,
840-0902; www.livebaitnola.com
The bar
scene may be the lure at Live Bait, but patrons also come to savor bar
favorites like nachos and chili-cheese potato wedges. Other options
include burgers, po-boys and red beans and rice. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MADDIE'S PLACE
3200 Severn Ave., Suite 108, Metairie, 456-7075;
www.maddiesplace.net
This
European-style coffeehouse serves a host of homemade sandwiches and
salads, including a chicken salad wrap with cranberry sauce and Swiss
turkey salad. Beverages include everything from cappuccino to creamy
iced chai. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Wed.-Fri.
Credit cards. $
MANDARIN HOUSE
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 779-0888
Diners
choose the Mandarin House buffet for its bounty of seafood. Sample
boiled shrimp, crawfish, King crab and much more. Among the prepared
dishes are honey-garlic chicken and the sweet-and-sour pork. The sushi
bar offers a variety of rolls. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $
MANO'S PO-BOYS
6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, 734-0922
Daily
hot plate lunches include dishes such as red beans with pork chops,
smoked sausage-stuffed bell peppers and many fried seafood options.
Start your day with big biscuits topped with egg and ham, bacon or
sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
887-2167; www.marbleslab.com
Marble Slab
offers a large selection of original ice cream flavors. Flavors include
chocolate and peanut butter, cinnamon, pumpkin and black cherry. Snacks
include banana splits, apple pie, floats, shakes and malts. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MARK TWAIN'S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road, Metairie,
832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com
Mark
Twain's offers a menu of gourmet pies as well as a gluten-free crust
option. The Huck Finn pizza is topped with mushrooms, green pepper, red
onion and black olives. The Mysterious Stranger features spinach, feta
cheese, Canadian bacon or hot sausage and vegetables. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
MARTIN WINE CELLAR BISTRO, DELI & CATERING
714 Elmeer Ave.,
Metairie, 896-7350; www.martinwine.com
This fine-food
emporium stocks wines, cheeses, deli meats and prepared dishes. The
Sena salad combines mixed field greens, oven-roasted chicken, toasted
pecans, golden raisins and blue cheese tossed in Tabasco pepper jelly
vinaigrette. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit
cards and checks. $$
MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES
3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526;
4951 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 455-0830; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com
Head
to Maurice's for breads and pastries, including turtles, orange and
cranberry scones, and guava and cream cheese turnovers. Le
croquembouche is a cone-shaped cake assembled with caramel-glazed cream
puffs filled with flavored custard. No reservations. Lunch and early
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
MCALISTER'S DELI
2701 Airline Hwy., Suite T, Metairie, 830-4030;
www.mcalistersdeli.com
See CBD section for restaurant description.
MELIUS BAR & CAFE
1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, 828-9446;
www.meliusbar.com
Breakfast
and weekday specials at this eatery include po-boys, taco plates and
the namesake Melius burger. In the morning, patrons can order a
breakfast sandwich of bacon, cheese and egg on Texas toast. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner Sat. Credit
cards. $
MIKE'S AMERICAN GRILL
4300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
885-5566
Chef Michael Uddo's menu includes everything from creative
small plates to steaks off the grill. Trout is served with crabmeat and
avocado. Rockefeller casserole is a rich side dish. Brunch features
frittatas, egg dishes, salads and more. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner
Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
MILANO'S PIZZERIA
3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 780-7500;
www.milanometairie.com
This
pizzeria offers specialty subs, calzones and salads. The muffaletta
pizza is topped with all the makings of the sandwich. Mardi Gras pasta
features Gulf shrimp in creamy bisque-like sauce tossed with linguine.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily.
Credit cards.
MR. ED'S CREOLE GRILLE
5241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
889-7992; www.mredsno.com
Mr.
Ed's combines Creole and Americana cuisine. Appetizers include
Louisiana blue crab dip and hot tamale chili nachos. Charbroiled
bourbon-glazed pork chops are served with Creole blue potatoes. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
MR. ED'S SEAFOOD AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1001 Live Oak St.,
Metairie, 838-0022; www.mredsno.com
The restaurant
combines Creole seafood, comfort food and Italian dishes. Choose from
red beans and rice, white beans or lima beans. The fried chicken liver
entree comes with mashed potatoes and gravy. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
MR. GYROS
3620 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 833-9228
The
signature Greek sandwich at Mr. Gyros features slow-roasted rotisserie
lamb and beef in pita bread, served with a side of roasted potatoes.
For dessert, try the galaktoboureko, which is flour, egg, sugar and
milk baked in phyllo dough. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
MR. ROO'S DELI & CATERING
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie,
885-4010; www.mrroosdeli.com
Mr. Roo's
serves sandwiches and hot plate specials. Monday's fried chicken
special features half a bird, french fries, salad, bread and the
vegetable of the day. On Tuesday, the roasted turkey plate includes
turkey, mashed potatoes, oyster dressing, vegetable, salad and bread.
No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
MORNING CALL
3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-4068
The
original Morning Call stood in the French Market for more than a
century. The relocated Metairie location served solely coffee and
beignets for years, but it now offers a menu of red beans and rice,
jambalaya, gumbo, and corn and shrimp bisque. No reservations. Open 24
hours daily. Cash only. $
NEW CITY GRILLE
2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-8484; www.newcitygrille.net
New City
Grille presents a menu of steaks, seafood and local favorites such as
oyster po-boys and a blackened chicken po-boy. The grilled salmon is
served over fettuccine with lemon butter sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
Desserts include flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards and checks. $$
O'HENRY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com
See Carrollton
section for restaurant description.
OKI NAGO
2712 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 780-8588; www.okinago.com
Oki Nago's buffet
features a wide variety of Japanese and Chinese dishes including cold
noodle salads, shrimp dishes and tempura-fried items. The sushi bar
offers a selection of rolls and nigiri. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
OSCAR'S RESTAURANT & BAR
2027 Metairie Road, Metairie,
831-9540
Oscar's half-pound hamburger is challenged in girth only
by the overstuffed baked potato at its side. The roast beef po-boy is
made with pulled, home-cooked meat, and the Oscarlotta is a version of
a muffuletta served on French bread. Reservations accepted for large
parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
PARADISE CAFE
3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
888-4141
Paradise serves homemade items like creamy soups and fresh
baked cookies. Popular lunch items include Reubens, chicken and tuna
salad sandwiches. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards and checks. $
PHIL'S GRILL
3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com
At Phil's,
diners build their own burgers from the bun up. Choose from 10 kinds of
burgers (from Black Angus to bison or alligator) and a wide spate of
cheeses, vegetable toppings and sauces. Sides include fried pickles,
fried onion strings, sweet potato fries and more. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PHO ORCHID
3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 457-4188
Pho Orchid
serves a wide array of Vietnamese dishes from pho soups to rice and
noodle dishes. Nuong vi items are cooked on tabletop braziers and
include plates of meat, shrimp or squid, herbs, and lettuce to wrap
them in. Other options include banh mi sandwiches and Vietnamese
crepes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
PHOENICIA RESTAURANT
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
889-9950
Phoenicia serves Middle Eastern favorites including
chicken or beef kebabs, kibbeh and grape leaves. Falafel, tabbouleh,
creamy lebna and baba ghanoush are some of the vegetarian options.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
PIZZA FLORENCE
4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net
Pizza
Florence serves gourmet pies topped with shrimp, chicken and other
items. There are Hawaiian and vegetarian pizzas as well. The menu also
includes pasta dishes, lavash wraps and toasted sandwiches. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PUCCINO'S
Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 17th Street at Severn
Ave., Metairie, 835-3151; 5200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
780-9970; www.lovepuccinos.com
Besides
coffee and tea, Puccino's serves panini, mini-muffulettas, salads,
soups and pastries until midnight. For breakfast, try the buttermilk
waffle sandwich with two eggs, cheddar cheese and ham or bacon. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
QUARTER VIEW RESTAURANT
613 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie,
887-3456
Quarter View serves a wide range of seafood dishes. There
is everything from lobster to stuffed trout. The fried seafood platter
is a big catch of shrimp, oysters and soft-shell crab. On Tuesdays, try
the all-you-can-eat boiled crab. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
R & O'S PIZZA PLACE
216 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie,
831-1248
R & O's serves pizza and much more. There is a large
seafood menu and seasonal boiled shellfish. The seafood platter is a
pile of oysters, shrimp, fish and soft-shell crab. Fries smothered in
brown gravy and roast beef debris are a messy treat. No reservations.
Lunch Mon.-Tue., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
RADOSTA'S FAMOUS PO-BOYS
249 Aris Ave., Metairie,
831-1537
The family po-boy stop's fame lies in its popular roast
beef and fried shrimp po-boys. Other sandwiches include muffulettas and
Italian sausage po-boys. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
RAJUN CAJUN CAFE
5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 883-5513;
www.rajuncajuncafe.com
Choose
from a long list of po-boys or a muffuletta layered with Genoa salami,
ham, provolone, mozzarella and Swiss cheese and olive salad. Crabby
Ashley features a fried soft-shell crab on a bed of pasta with crawfish
cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
RESTAURANT CYPRESS
4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie,
885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com
Cypress
offers contemporary Creole cooking in a casual atmosphere. Duck confit
spring rolls with cream cheese and caramelized onions are a signature
dish. Also try the jumbo lump crab cakes with a citrus beurre blanc.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
RICCOBONO'S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT
3524 Severn Ave., Metairie,
455-2266
Breakfast is king at this Metairie eatery. The crab cake
Benedict features two poached eggs draped over blue crab cakes topped
with hollandaise. Crabmeat Angelique is a dish of angel hair pasta
topped with crabmeat in Alfredo sauce with Roma tomatoes and basil.
Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun.
Credit cards. $$
RISTORANTE FILIPPO
1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie,
835-4008
Filippo uses Louisiana seafood in many Creole-Italian
preparations. Oysters al Oregante are baked with breadcrumbs, herbs and
Romano cheese. Jumbo lump crabmeat is piled onto a tomato half with
marinated artichokes, balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of remoulade.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
ROBERT FRESH MARKET
5016 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 885-7005;
www.robertfreshmarket.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
ROLY POLY SANDWICHES
3020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
872-0957; www.rolypoly.com
See CBD section for
restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily.
ROYAL BLEND
204 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-7779; www.royalblendcoffee.com
See
French Quarter section for restaurant description.
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com
There's nothing
quite like the sound a steak makes when it's approaching your table at
Ruth's Chris. Prime cuts of filet, rib-eye and New York strip announce
their arrival by sizzling in a hot bath of butter. They're even more
delicious paired with New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
SAKE CAFE
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
779-7253
See Harahan section for restaurant description.
SALVATORE RISTORANTE
3226 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 455-2433;
www.salvatorerestaurant.com
Salvatore's
serves veal in a variety of dishes: bruccilone (rolled with Italian
stuffing), osso buco (a braised shank) or classic Parmesan. The house
oyster starter is baked with bread crumbs, olive oil, prosciutto,
sausage and peppers. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
SAMMY'S MARKET & DELI
801 Live Oak St., Metairie, 835-0916
New Orleans po-boy favorites are the order of the day at Sammy's.
Try the roast beef bathed in gravy or a fried shrimp or oyster
sandwich. For a change of pace, the veal Parmesan, hearty spaghetti and
meatballs, and fried seafood platters are available. No reservations.
Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
SANDRO'S TRATTORIA
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com
Sandro's
homey Italian cafe pays homage to Aunt Vera with her namesake lasagna.
The rest of its dishes pay homage to classic Italian cuisine: Tuscan
filet mignon, veal or chicken Marsala, portobello panini. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
SAPPORO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie,
779-1818
Fresh sushi and sashimi creations are Sapporo's specialty.
The house roll combines snow crab, salmon, tuna and vegetables. Among a
wide variety of Japanese standards, the fried-rice dishes stand out.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SEMOLINA
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie,
454-7930; www.semolina.com
On Semolina's menu
pasta rules the world. There's pasta jambalaya (penne with andouille,
chicken and tasso), Chicago (angel hair with Italian sausage, onions
and peppers in red gravy) and a mac and cheese cake (a standing wedge
of tubes draped in creamy cheese sauce). No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SERRANOS SALSA COMPANY
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
780-2354; www.serranossalsacompany.com
This
pan Latin eatery fuses local ingredients and an exhaustive list of
tequilas and rums. There's Ecuadorian ceviche, chile spiced oysters are
a nod to colonial Spain in the casserole Seville. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND STEAKHOUSE
2325 Veterans
Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-7477
A hybrid of samurai showmanship
and dinner theater, Shogun is the area's grandfather of hibachi. Table
seating and an extensive sushi menu are available, but regulars pack
the cooking tables where a colorful array of steak, shrimp, chicken and
vegetables are prepared before diners' eyes. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SHORT STOP PO-BOYS
119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie,
885-4572
At Short Stop, the roast beef po-boy drips with its own
jus. Dark-roux gumbo features chicken and andouille every day and there
is a shrimp and crab version on Fridays. Drinks and dessert are equally
classic: Barq's in the bottle and a Hubig's Pie. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
SIDELINES BAR & GRILL
1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 831-4002
Sidelines offers a spate of sandwiches and
burgers to accompany nonstop sports viewing. Spicy Buffalo chicken is
wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
The bacon barbecue cheeseburger gets a coat of Sweet Baby Ray's sauce.
No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
SPITALE'S DELI & CATERING
2408 North Arnoult Road, Metairie,
837-9912
Don't be dismayed by Spitale's Dirty Turkey sandwich
— heaped with grilled onions, brown gravy and provolone cheese,
it's delicious. Rotating specials like hearty lasagna, home-style
meatloaf, baked macaroni and cheese, and seafood platters keep the
regulars coming. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
SPUDLY'S SUPER SPUDS
2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250;
www.spudleys.com
When the
word "spud" appears twice in the title, there's little mystery as to
what's on tap. It's the toppings that might surprise: crabmeat, shrimp
and crawfish on the Super Duper, hit with house cheese sauce, cheddar
and chives. For a Tex-Mex kick, the El Toro has beef chili, cheddar and
jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
STEP BROTHERS LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
4971 W. Napoleon Ave.,
Metairie, 889-9856
There's a dish to suit any craving at this
casual Metairie lounge, from po-boys and burgers to cheese sticks,
jalapeno poppers, chicken tenders and egg rolls. Wash them all down
with a frosty pint of Abita. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late
night daily. Credit cards. $
SUN RAY GRILL
619 Pink St., Metairie, 837-0055; www.sunraygrill.com
Sun Ray
serves global coastal cuisine in a funky-but-refined atmosphere. Fresh
fish is fixed either Pacific Rim (fresh herbs, citrus, Thai spices),
Riviera (red wine butter), Gulf Coast (blackened with crawfish mushroom
ragout) or Key West (tarragon lobster butter). Sticky Thai ribs are a
sinful alternative. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
TACOS SAN MIGUEL
3517 20th St., Metairie, 267-4027
This
casual taqueria offers familiar options like nachos, chicken
quesadillas and burgers with peppers for spicy heat. Authentic Mexican
dishes include cow tongue and stewed pork skins. The choice of fillings
for tacos and burritos include several sweet or spicy pork options. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
923 Metairie Road, Metairie,
836-6859
Fire and ice is the prime dynamic at Taj Mahal. Raging
curries laden with chicken, lamb or shrimp are tempered by cool, sweet,
creamy lassi. For a change of pace, try the masala dosa, a thin rice
crepe stuffed with potato, onion, herbs and mustard seeds and topped
with coconut chutney. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.
Credit cards. $$
Tandoori Chicken
2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 889-7880
The
restaurant features traditional Indian dishes including a variety of
curries, masalas, korma with chicken, lamb or shrimp as well as
namesake tandoori entrees. Sheek kebabs feature ground lamb cooked in a
clay oven. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-5088
See
Uptown section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily.
TAQUERIA RIO GRANDE
3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie,
885-8580
Rio Grande serves popular Mexican dishes like enchiladas,
burritos and tortas. The parrillada mixta is a platter featuring
fajita-style steak, chicken and shrimp. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TEA GARDEN
1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
833-9455
Tea Garden serves a host of classic Chinese dishes
including lo mein with a mix of chicken, beef and shrimp, imperial pork
chops and General Tso's chicken. Other choices include egg foo yong,
soups, fried rice dishes and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TEXAS BAR-B-QUE COMPANY
3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie,
456-2832
Texas can get a little messy at this barbecue joint
serving slow-smoked ribs, brisket and pulled pork on platters or
sandwiches. Even the potatoes are smoked, and then topped with tangy
barbecued beef, extra sauce, cheese and chives. Steaks, burgers and
fried seafood plates round out the menu. No reservations. Lunch daily,
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
THAT'S AMORE
4421 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 454-5885; www.thatsamorepizzaonline.com
That's
Amore splits its allegiances, offering both New York City thin-crust
and Chicago-style thick-crust pies. Toppings range from pineapple and
sun-dried tomato to spinach and artichoke. There also are calzones and
pasta dishes like lasagna and ravioli. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily.
Credit cards and checks. $
TWO TONYS' SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
105 Hammond Hwy., Metairie,
831-0999; www.two-tonys.com
Creole-Italian
cooking and regional seafood come together at Two Tonys'. The signature
Montalbano entree features chicken or veal smothered in mozzarella and
mushroom meuniere. Platters of shrimp, oysters, catfish and crab cakes
are available grilled, fried or blackened. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
VEGA TAPAS CAFE
2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com
Creative
tapas dishes include shrimp and gnocchi carbonara, ceviche, empanadilla
de cohinillo (empanada with roast pork) and sauteed sweatbreads with
Serrano ham and mushrooms. The Vega dog is a chorizo link topped with
grilled onions. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
VINCENT'S ITALIAN CUISINE
4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 885-2984;
www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com
Italian
classics like osso buco and veal picatta are joined by locally inspired
dishes like corn and crab bisque at this Creole-Italian institution.
Bracialoni is top round steak stuffed with bacon, artichoke hearts,
garlic and Parmesan cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri.,
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
888-8225; www.wholefoods.com
This national
chain grocer offers a wide array of gourmet and organic products. Hot
and cold food stations serve dishes like citrus-marinated salmon, pasta
salads, pizza and marinated olives. There is a large salad bar, bakery
and coffee counter. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards and checks. $
WINSTON'S PUB & PATIO
531 Metairie Road, Metairie,
831-8705
For casual pub grub with an across-the-pond vibe, try
Winston's traditional beer-battered cod and chips with malt vinegar and
tartar sauce. The Forrest Hills burger boasts a half-pound patty
grilled on an open flame. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $
ZEKE'S
1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-1133; www.eatatzekes.com
It's not just
Oktoberfest that adds German accents to the menu at Zeke's. Bratwurst
and onions with warm German potato salad and sauerkraut are regular
items. Other dishes include hamburger steak, fried crab claws, po-boys
and oysters. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
MID-CITY
ANGELO BROCATO
214 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-0078; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com
This traditional Sicilian sweet shop is a throwback to the old
days of Italian confections with 24 gelato flavors made in-house.
Hand-filled Sicilian cannolis are calling cards. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St., 488-7357
The
stars on Beachcorner's menu are the 10-oz. burgers, such as the
hot-and-spicy burger loaded with hot sauce, jalapenos and pepper Jack
cheese. There's also a hickory-smoked barbecue burger. For smaller
appetites, there is an 8-oz. hickory chicken sandwich. No reservations.
Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BEAN GALLERY
637 N. Carrollton Ave., 324-8176
Espresso,
coffee drinks and thick Turkish coffee are the pours at this Mid-City
cafe. Breakfast includes bagels, croissants and egg sandwiches. The
prosciutto and asparagus panino is one of the popular
pressed-sandwiches. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily,
late-night Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $
BETSY'S PANCAKE HOUSE
2542 Canal St., 822-0214
Pancakes are
the specialty of the house at Betsy's. There also are waffles, eggs and
omelets. Lunch dishes include liver and onions and lima beans with big
ham shanks. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit
cards. $
BOSWELL'S JAMAICAN GRILL
3521 Tulane Ave.,
482-6600
Caribbean favorites like jerk chicken, grilled fish and
beef patties are the draw at Boswell's. Weekday lunches are served
buffet-style with items like jerk chicken, chicken stew, chicken curry,
rice and beans and other dishes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
THE BULLDOG
5135 Canal Blvd., 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com
See Uptown
section for restaurant description.
CAFE DEGAS
3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635; www. degas.com
This breezy and casual
French-style cafe serves classical dishes like mignonettes de veau au
Parmesan: Parmesan-crusted veal medallions with caper beurre blanc and
sauteed vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner
Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
CAFE MINH
4139 Canal St., 482-6266
Creole and Vietnamese
influences merge gracefully on chef Minh Bui's menu. Local seafood and
light saffron flavors play through bouillabaisse while beef short ribs
are aromatic with star anise. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CANSECO'S MARKET
3135 Esplanade Ave., 322-2549
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
CHICKIE WAH WAH
2828 Canal St., 304-4714; www.chickiewahwah.com
This bar
and music club is open for lunch and the kitchen stays open for live
music shows. Sandwich choices include pulled pork dressed with tangy
coleslaw. Marinated pork is pressed on French bread with sliced ham and
pickles in the Cuban sandwich. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Cash
only. $
COCO HUT
2515 Bayou Road, 945-8788
Caribbean flair and
spice make the jerk chicken — grilled dark meat chicken served
with rice, peas and plantains — a regular favorite. For seafood,
try the grilled red snapper served with salad, vegetables and fried
plantains. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks. $
CRESCENT CITY STEAKS
1001 N. Broad St., 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com
A
Mid-City institution, Crescent City Steaks serves T-bones, New York
strips and prime filets. Side dishes and sauces like garlic and parsley
bordelaise are available a la carte. Curtained privacy booths are a
throwback to old New Orleans dining. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
DANIEL'S ON THE BAYOU
3443 Esplanade Ave., 940-5939
Chef
Daniel Tobar's restaurant serves affordable Creole-Italian fare.
Pan-roasted rack of lamb is served with roasted vegetables, mashed
potatoes and herb demi-glace. Seafood options include shrimp ceviche.
Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
DOOKY CHASE RESTAURANT
2301 Orleans Ave., 821-0535
Chef Leah
Chase cooks Creole classics, including stuffed shrimp, fried chicken,
stewed okra and rich gumbo thick with seafood and sausage. The Creole
dining landmark serves lunch buffet style and offers takeout until 6
p.m. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri. Credit cards. $$
DOSON NOODLE HOUSE
135 N. Carrollton Ave., 309-7283
Doson's
menu a mixes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. There are always bowls of
pho served with herbs. Appetizers include crab rangoons, spring rolls
and dumplings. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks.
$$
FAIR GRINDS COFFEEHOUSE
3133 Ponce de Leon St., 913-9073;
www.fairgrinds.com
Fair
Grinds boasts a selection of fair trade coffee and more than 30 organic
teas. Snacks and desserts like vegan key lime pie and bagels round out
the menu. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash and
checks. $
FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE
1751 Gentilly Blvd., 944-5515;
www.fairgroundsracecourse.com
Everything from shrimp Creole and fried chicken to General Tso's
chicken and pepper steak is available at the Grand Buffet. Dessert
items include homemade lemon meringue pie, chocolate doberge cake and
eclairs. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
FELLINI'S CAFE
900 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-2155; www.fellinisneworleans.com
This
Mid-City eatery features a spacious outdoor patio perfect for dining in
temperate weather. The menu features pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. The
chicken portobello lavash roll with spicy red pepper sauce is popular.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
FIESTA LATINA RESTAURANT
133 N. Carrollton Ave., 484-0590;
www.fiestalatinarestaurant.com
See Kenner section for restaurant description.
FIVE HAPPINESS
3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com
For 31
years, Five Happiness has served up Chinese cuisine, including dishes
like fried rice, General's Chicken and ginger shrimp. Grilled chicken
salad and grilled shrimp salad are recent additions to the menu.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
GARAGE PIZZA
220 S. Robertson St., 569-1599
Garage offers a
mix of pizza and vegetarian fare, so besides pies, calzones and
sandwiches there are tofu bowls combining curried bean curd, squash,
peanut-ginger sauce and sprouts. One specialty pie blends mozzarella
and feta cheese and adds chopped shrimp and arugula. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
HUEVOS
4408 Banks St., 482-6264
Stop by Huevos for
traditional breakfast standbys presented with a creative twist: shrimp
boulettes with chorizo hash are served over fried grit cakes. Poached
eggs are topped with tomatillo salsa and served over pork tamales. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. Cash only. $
JUAN'S FLYING BURRITO
4724 S. Carrollton Ave., 486-9950;
www.juansflyingburrito.com
See
Uptown section for restaurant description.
KJEAN SEAFOOD
236 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7503
Kjean's
offers a menu of prepared dishes and raw fish and shrimp by the pound.
Fried shrimp, oysters and catfish are available in po-boys or on
platters. The sandwich options also include hot or cold ham or roast
beef, and meatballs on French bread or a bun. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. $
LA FINCA
542 Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 512-1993
Located in
Mid-City this bar offers burgers, sandwiches, tacos and fajitas. Hot
dishes include stewed pork, shrimp etouffee, fried fish and New York
strip steak. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash
only. $
LI'L DIZZY'S CAFE
1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997
Li'l Dizzy
favorites include trout Baquet (after the owner's family name), fried
chicken, po-boys and Creole file gumbo with sausage. Reservations
recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$
LITTLE TOKYO
310 N. Carrollton Ave., 485-5658; www.littletokyorestaurantnola.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
LIUZZA'S BY THE TRACK
1518 N. Lopez St., 218-7888
Locals
flock to this corner bar for its menu of Creole favorites. The gumbo
features thick slices of andouille sausage. Po-boys are loaded with a
variety of toppings, and the garlicky oyster po-boy is a signature
sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
LIUZZA'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
3636 Bienville St., 482-9120;
www.liuzzas.com
Liuzza's is
known for home-cooked lasagna and the Frenchuletta with homemade olive
salad. Entrees range from soft-shell crabs to calf liver with onions
and brown gravy to the creamy pasta dish, crawfish Telemachus. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$
LOLA'S
3312 Esplanade Ave., 488-6946
Lola's carves out a
small slice of Spain in Bayou St. John. Romesco-marinated rack of lamb
with gorgonzola cheese sauce and crunchy-bottomed seafood paella,
teeming with shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops and mussels, are two
specialties of the house. No reservations. Dinner daily. Cash and
checks. $$
MANDINA'S RESTAURANT
3800 Canal St., 482-9179; www.mandinasrestaurant.com
Combining
Creole and Italian classics, Mandina's offers a variety of poultry,
fish and steak entrees. Menu options include trout meuniere and
amandine, hefty seafood platters and filet mignon. Fried eggplant, crab
fingers in wine sauce and shrimp remoulade are popular appetizers. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $$
MIKIMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881;
www.mikimotosushi.com
Mikimoto's
drive-through takeout window should be implemented at all sushi
restaurants. Snag an avocado deluxe, halved and stuffed with spicy tuna
and snow crab, or a tempura and sushi paired dinner. Delivery
available. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
MONA'S CAFE
3901 Banks St., 482-7743
See Carrollton section
for restaurant description.
NONNA MIA
3125 Esplanade Ave., 948-1717; www.nonnamia.net
The cafe serves
pizza and Italian dishes. The Divine Portobello appetizer features
mushroom, chicken and spinach sauteed in spicy red pepper cream served
with homemade bread. All bread and crusts are baked in house.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$
OLIVE BRANCH CAFE
3700 Orleans Ave., 302-1220; www.olivebranchcafe.com
The
cafe offers gourmet pizzas, wraps, sandwiches and Creole-inspired
pastas. Jambalaya pasta is made with penne pasta instead of rice. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
PARKVIEW CAFE AT CITY PARK
City Park, 1 Palm Drive,
483-9474
Located in the casino building, the cafe serves gourmet
coffee in the morning and a menu of sandwich and salads. There is ice
cream for a sweet treat. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily.
Credit cards. $
PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN
538 Hagan Ave., 482-3047; www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com
Parkway
Bakery & Tavern is home to some of the most popular po-boys in
town, including a lineup of weekly specials like the one-handed
soft-shell crab. Regular menu choices include catfish, corned beef,
shrimp and oysters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit
cards. $
RALPH'S ON THE PARK
900 City Park Ave., 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com
Ralph's
offers contemporary Creole-American cooking in its spacious two-story
space bordering City Park. The Cajun Scotch egg is a flash-fried,
soft-boiled egg wrapped in boudin. Crispy leeks garnish house-made
ravioli with garlic Boursin cheese and wild mushrooms. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards.
$$$
ROCK 'N' BOWL
3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3133; www.rockandbowl.com
Late-night
grill classics complement the retro vibe of this bowling alley's decor.
Simple but hearty fare includes burgers and cheese fries. No
reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE
139 S. Cortez St., 309-5531; www.therubyslippercafe.net
No
place like home? Hardly. This Mid-City neighborhood joint dishes up a
variety of breakfast and lunch plates: eggs Blackstone (poached with
tomato, bacon, biscuits and hollandaise) or fried green tomatoes with
shrimp remoulade. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and
checks. $
SANTA FE
3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077
Sante Fe's creative
take on Mexican cooking includes dishes like chicken Maxamillian, which
is stuffed with chorizo, Anaheim peppers and asadero cheese. Other
dishes include seafood nachos, shrimp or crawfish fajitas, and pork
tenders sauteed with apple, nuts and herbs and flamed with brandy. No
reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA GUERRERO MEXICO
208 N. Carrollton Ave.,
484-6959
Dip chips into spicy dip while looking over the taqueria's
menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and fajitas. El
Salvadoran pupusas add a little extra variety. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THEO'S PIZZA
4024 Canal St., 302-1133; www.theospizza.com
See Uptown
section for restaurant description.
TWO SISTERS RESTAURANT
223 N. Derbigny St., 524-0056
Two
Sisters specializes in soul food cooking. Daily specials include red
beans and rice on Mondays and fried catfish with macaroni, peas and
potato salad on Fridays. Soul food favorites include chitlins and
stuffed peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash
only. $
VENEZIA
134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991
This neighborhood
favorite has been serving home-style Italian dishes since the 1950s.
There are pasta and seafood dishes and several veal specialties. Pizzas
toppings include pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onion and artichoke
hearts Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner
Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
WILLIE MAE'S SCOTCH HOUSE
2401 St. Ann St., 822-9503
Willie
Mae Seaton made her modest eatery into a landmark with fried chicken
and Creole soul food dishes. Her granddaughter Kerry Seaton keeps the
tradition alive. The menu also includes daily specials like red beans,
butter beans, smothered veal, stewed chicken, fried catfish and trout.
No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $
WIT'S INN
141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600; www.witsinn.com
This neighborhood
tavern serves pizzas and a full range of salads and sandwiches. The
Wit's Works is a pizza loaded with sausage, pepperoni, ham, black
olives, mushrooms, green peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions and
anchovies and jalapenos on request. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $
YUMMY YUMMY
220 N. Carrollton Ave., 483-9122
This new
Chinese restaurant offers a lunch buffet for dining in or to go. The
extensive menu includes everything from roast pork lo mein to beef chop
suey to shrimp curry to General Tso's chicken or tofu. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit Cards. $
NEW ORLEANS EAST/ST. BERNARD
DEANIE'S RESTAURANT & BAR
7350 Hayne Blvd.,
248-6700
Deanie's Showboat Platter for two piles up fried shrimp,
oysters, catfish, stuffed crabs, stuffed shrimp, onion rings, fries and
salad. Besides seafood entrees like shrimp Creole and fried trout,
there are dishes like chicken Parmesan and red beans and rice.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $
DONG PHUONG ORIENTAL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
14207 Chef Menteur
Hwy., 254-0296
This restaurant, market and general culinary center
in the middle of eastern New Orleans' Vietnamese-American community is
popular for banh mi sandwiches, bowls of pho and noodle dishes.
Reservations for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit
cards. $
IHOP
12150 I-10 Service Road, 244-0013; www.ihop.com
See French Quarter section
for restaurant description.
RIVERBEND BISTRO
8001-B W. St. Bernard Hwy., Arabi,
277-6996
A post-Katrina Arabi arrival, Riverbend Bistro dishes up
Italian cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere. The menu ranges from
fried seafood dishes to eggplant Napoleon to a popular Angus filet
served either bordelaise (herbs, garlic and olive oil) or Pontchartrain
(crabmeat and mushrooms) style. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri.,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ROCKY & CARLO'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
613 W. St. Bernard Hwy.,
Chalmette, 279-8323
Crispy onion rings start many a meal at this
Creole-Italian eatery. On Fridays, try the special crab cakes, seafood
gumbo or seafood Creole. Veal Parmesan or a dripping roast beef
sandwich are good bets anytime. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
WALKER'S SOUTHERN STYLE BAR-B-QUE
10828 Hayne Blvd.,
241-8227
Walker's is known for its annual Jazz Fest favorite, the
cochon de lait po-boy dressed with cabbage and creamy Cajun sauce. The
restaurant also serves barbecued ribs, chicken, brisket and smoked
sausage. Sides dishes include baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw,
mustard greens and string beans. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash
only. $
NORTHSHORE
ABITA SPRINGS
ABITA BAR-B-Q
69399 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985)
892-0205
Slow-cooked brisket and pork get to the meat of the matter
at this barbecue joint. Order a platter built around a slab of ribs,
turkey leg, smoked boudin or half chicken. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
ABITA BREW PUB
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837;
www.abitabrewpub.com
The
tavern boasts the full range of Abita beers on tap. Pair one twith a
big burger, pasta dish or entree like seafood-stuffed eggplant.
Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.
Credit cards. $$
CAMELLIA CAFE
69455 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313;
www.thecamellia .com
Local favorites abound at this family-friendly
Northshore spot. Fried seafood platters are piled high while entrees
like catfish Camellia are served with sides and salad. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COVINGTON
ACME OYSTER & SEAFOOD HOUSE
1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington,
(985) 246-6155; www.acmeoyster.com
See French
Quarter section for restaurant description.
ACQUISTAPACE'S SUPERMARKET
125 E. 21st Ave., Covington, (985)
893-7554; www.acquistapace.com
The deli
department at this local grocery serves daily specials like Thursday's
fried chicken and Friday's varying seafood options. The deli also fixes
sandwiches with filling such as hot roast beef. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
ALBASHA GREEK & LEBANESE RESTAURANT
1958 N. Hwy. 190,
Covington, (985) 867-8292; www.albashabr.com
The popular range
of Mediterranean dishes, from hummus to shish kebab, make this Baton
Rouge-based chain a hit in Covington. Specialties include the lamb
shank plate and the souvlaki sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ANNADELE'S PLANTATION
71495 Chestnut St., Covington, (985)
809-7669; www.annadeles.com
The restaurant at
this elegant bed and breakfast features chef Ronald Bonnete's
interpretation of Creole cuisine. Grilled Gulf fish Fourchon is topped
with mushrooms and chargrilled green onions and served over crawfish
risotto. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.,
brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$
BEAR'S RESTAURANT
128 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985)
892-2373
Just outside downtown Covington, Bear's serves po-boys and
homemade sides. The hot roast beef, barbecued beef and shrimp po-boys
are perennial favorites. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
BECK-N-CALL CAFE
534 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985)
875-9390
Regulars check in at the Beck-N-Call Cafe for daily
specials like crawfish etouffee and lasagna. Some grab a quick
breakfast and return at lunch for sandwiches like the hickory-smoked
turkey club. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch
Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
BONEFISH GRILL
200 River Highlands Blvd., Covington, (985)
809-0662; www.bonefishgrill.com
Seafood
from waters near and far is all fair game at Bonefish Grill, where the
menu includes tuna, mahi, sea bass, lobster and more. Start with Bang
Bang shrimp or crab cakes with two sauces. Reservations recommended.
Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BUSTER'S PLACE
519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 809-3880;
www.bustersplaceonline.net
This
oyster bar and restaurant offers many seafood dishes including one
dubbed crawfish Heaven for its combination of etouffee and fried tails.
Try the crab and corn bisque, crab cakes or seafood platters.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Sun.-Tue.,
Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CALYPSO PATIO BAR AND GRILL
326 Lee Lane, Covington, (985)
875-9676
The shady patio fills with patrons knocking back drinks
and digging into dishes like shrimp nachos. Clusters of crab boiled in
a Caribbean spice mix offer a taste of the islands. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
CAMPBELL'S COFFEE & TEA
516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985)
246-6992; www.campbellscoffee.com
Some
regulars plan their week around Campbell's soup selection, from potato
soup on Monday to shrimp and corn chowder on Friday. Cinnamon rolls,
muffin tops and other pastries are baked daily. No reservations.
Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
CHEESESTEAK BISTRO
528 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985)
875-9793
The Northshore meets Philadelphia at this eatery. The
deluxe cheese steak comes dressed with green peppers, onions, mushrooms
and mayo. New Orleans-style roast beef po-boys are served dripping with
gravy. Side dishes include salads and baked potatoes. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
COFFEE RANI
234 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 893-6158; www.coffeerani.com
At this
Northshore cafe, grilled shrimp salad features a bed of mixed greens
with raisins, apples and curry dressing. There's a low-carb menu and
Rani Watchers selections, which are rated on a Weight Watchers-like
point system. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
COLUMBIA STREET TAPROOM & GRILL
434 N. Columbia St.,
Covington, (985) 898-0353; www.columbiastreettaproom.com
Columbia Street offers three-course dinner specials on Thursdays,
featuring anything from prime rib to seared tuna. The regular menu
includes gourmet burgers and lunchtime grilled fish specials. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
THE DAKOTA RESTAURANT
629 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985)
892-3712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com
This elegant Northshore destination melds contemporary French and
Louisiana cuisines. Fresh local ingredients are used in dishes like
tomato tartine with farmers' cheese and olive oil-poached salmon with
asparagus cannelloni. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
ISABELLA'S PIZZERIA
70452 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 875-7620;
www.isabellaspizzeria.net
The Four Seasons Pizza combines a quarter each of four different
topping options. The Mediterranean salad is piled with romaine lettuce,
Italian parsley, feta cheese and kalamata olives, all tossed in a
homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Delivery available. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
LOLA RESTAURANT
517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985)
892-4992; www.lolacovington.com
Lola's
menu features entrees such as black drum Lola, pan seared with roasted
pecans, local crab and snap beans beurre noisette. Shrimp and grits are
served with Creole tomato sauce. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
69368 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 875-1100;
www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Longhorn's
steak dishes include portobello peppercorn filet topped with fresh
portobello mushrooms sauteed in a Cabernet glaze. Other cuts include
New York strips, porterhouses and rib-eyes. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MATTINA BELLA
421 E. Gibson St., Covington, (985)
892-0708
Mattina Bella's florentine omelet is prepared with three
eggs, creamed spinach and artichokes, and is topped with melted
mozzarella. For lunch, try the catfish Creole meuniere, which is
pecan-crusted and served with creamy meuniere sauce. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW ORLEANS FOOD AND SPIRITS
208 Lee Lane, Covington, (985)
875-0432
Menu highlights include catfish Lafayette: is catfish
stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat and topped with creamy shrimp sauce
served over angel hair pasta. The paneed chicken special features an
Italian breadcrumb-crusted breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese and
marinara sauce served over pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
PIZZA MAN OF COVINGTON
1248 Collins Blvd., Covington, (985)
892-9874
Pizza Man offers a mix of traditional and specialty pies.
The Wow pie is topped with artichoke hearts, crabmeat, fresh garlic and
Romano cheese. The Pizza Palace rounds up pepperoni, Italian sausage,
green peppers, onion and homemade meatballs. Delivery available. No
reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
RICK'S CATFISH CABIN
78461 Hwy. 437, Covington, (985)
893-7274
The restaurant pays tribute to the whiskered fish by
baking it, frying it and grilling it. The menu also includes oysters
and stuffed shrimp with sides like hush puppies and french fries.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Thu.-Sat.
Checks. $$
RISTORANTE DEL PORTO
501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985)
875-1006; www.delportoristorante.com
Fine
Italian fare shines at this romantic cafe in the heart of Covington.
Homemade spaghettini, Gulf shrimp and shaved fennel grace a primi
piatti. Braised short ribs with sweet corn pastina form a superb
secondo. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
ST. JOHN'S COFFEEHOUSE
535 E. Boston St., Covington, (985)
893-5553; www.stjohnscoffeehouse.com
Espresso,
chocolate au lait, iced cappuccino and Italian cream soda are just a
few of the specialties at St. John's, a favorite coffee fix in
Covington. Pastries dominate breakfast, and the lunch menu includes
sandwiches, salads and a new selection of wraps. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash and checks. $
SAKE CAFE
126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 809-6689
See
Harahan section for restaurant description.
SWEET DADDY'S BBQ
420 Tyler St., Covington, (985)
898-2166
Slow cooking is the rule at Sweet Daddy's. The dry-rubbed
baby back ribs, brisket and herb-scented pulled pork are smoked for at
least 12 hours. Meats are served in sandwiches or on platters with two
sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and
checks. $$
TAPATINI'S RETAURANT
1950 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985)
893-9100
This new restaurant offers a tapas-inspired menu, and
offers selection of wine and cheese pairings. Small plates include
grilled oysters, baby back ribs in cinnamon-fig glaze and Angus beef
sliders. For dessert, try the trio of walnut, pistachio and pecan creme
brulees. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
VAZQUEZ SEAFOOD & PO-BOY RESTAURANT
515 E. Boston St.,
Covington, (985) 893-9336
Vazquez's large menu rounds up
everything from hot plates to two dozen po-boys, sandwiches and
muffulettas. Lunch and dinner specials inlcude pork chops, lasagna,
breaded veal, seafood plates and roast pork with black beans, plantains
and rice. No reservations. Breakfast Sat., lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner
Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
YUJIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
323 N. New Hampshire Blvd.,
Covington, (985) 809-3840
Yujin serves a full range of Japanese
cuisine, from sushi and sashimi to noodles and tempura. The Burning Man
roll combines spicy tuna, tempura crunch, hot pepper and avocado. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks.
$$
MADISONVILLE
FRIENDS COASTAL RESTAURANT
407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville,
(985) 845-7303; www.friendscoastal.com
Friends' favorites include quesadillas, Caribbean jerk chicken and
charbroiled tenderloin, but the real star is seafood. Friends boasts
fresh-catch specials, as well as blackened catfish and redfish on the
half shell. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
KEITH YOUNG'S STEAKHOUSE
165 Hwy. 21, Madisonville, (985)
845-9940; www.keithyoungs.net
Start your
meal with pan-seared scallops served with beurre blanc sauce and move
on to one of the many prime cuts of meat. Steaks include house-cut
filets, petite filets with shrimp, and rib-eyes. Top off any selection
with crab and mushrooms or blue cheese. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$
MORTON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
702 Water St., Madisonville, (985)
845-4970; www.mortonsseafood.com
Morton's
features an ever-changing menu of seafood entrees. Crabmeat St. Francis
is lump crab meat in a seasoned white sauce with tri-color bell
peppers, topped with Parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon.
Credit cards. $$
WATER STREET BISTRO
804 Water St., Madisonville, (985)
845-3855
Enjoy views of the Tchefuncte River from the front porch
of Water Street Bistro. Seafood options include Mediterranean-inspired
linguine with Gulf shrimp, olives, capers and feta cheese. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards.
$$
MANDEVILLE
CAFE LYNN
3051 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985)
624-9007; www.cafelynn.com
Chef Joey Najolia
prepares French cuisine infused with New Orleans flavors. Roast
duckling with orange sauce is a tribute to his mentor, the late chef
Chris Kerageorgiou. Fried eggplant Gabriel is topped with crab, shrimp
and oysters. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner
Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
CASA GARCIA
800 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985)
951-8226
See Metairie section for restaurant description.
COFFEE RANI
3510 Hwy. 90, Mandeville, (985) 674-0560; www.coffeerani.com
See Northshore
— Covington section for restaurant description.
COSCINO'S PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1817 N. Causeway Blvd.,
Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.myspace.com/coscinospizza
Coscino's
makes New York-style, hand-tossed pies. The Danni special is topped
with grilled chicken, jalapenos, Canadian bacon and pineapple. Entrees
include pasta, calzones and chicken, veal or eggplant Parmesan. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
FAZZIO'S
1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985)
624-9704
Start with an appetizer like sweet-and-spicy Bang Bang
shrimp and seared ahi tuna. Move on to one of Fazzio's
Creole/Italian-accented dishes. Fettuccine Alfredo topped with crawfish
and angel hair pasta in crabmeat cream sauce are popular choices.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
GEORGE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville,
(985) 626-4342
George's offers Mexican favorites such as marinated
steak with guacamole, rice and beans. The ceviche features diced
tilapia marinated in lime juice with cilantro, jalapenos and green bell
pepper. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
GIO'S VILLA VANCHERI
2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville,
(985) 624-2597
The Gorgonzola prosciutto ravioli is a popular menu
item at this Italian restaurant. Gio's also serves osso buco, a
slow-cooked veal shank, with saffron rice. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner
Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
GOOD EARTH MARKET AND CAFE
821 Girod St., Mandeville, (985)
674-4329
Original daily specials at this organic cafe include a
fried green tomato po-boy with homemade remoulade sauce and mahi mahi
tacos with coleslaw. The portobello mushroom barley soup is a
vegetarian option. Catering available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards and checks. $
THE HUNGRY FORAGER
902 Coffee St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8883;
www.thehungryforager.com
Entrees
include dishes such as baked herb-crusted grouper with port-shallot
sauce, asparagus, jumbo lump crabmeat and sauteed spinach. For brunch,
the breakfast sampler includes one egg Benedict, one egg Sardou and
corned beef hash topped with roasted asparagus. Reservations not
accepted for brunch. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch
Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
IL GIARDINO TRATTORIA
2186 Florida St., Mandeville, (985)
624-3969; www.ilgiardinotrattoria.com
This Italian eatery serves a wide array of pastas and sauces.
Seafood dishes include bacon-wrapped shrimp in brandy sauce served with
steamed vegetables. Golden-fried eggplant is topped with mozzarella,
Parmesan and pomodoro sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun.-Fri.,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ISABELLA'S PIZZERIA
2660 Florida St., Mandeville, (985)
674-5700; www.isabellaspizzeria.net
See Northshore — Covington for restaurant description.
JUNIPER
301 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5330; www.juniperrestaurant.net
Creative contemporary cooking yields dishes like grilled ahi tuna
served over fried green tomatoes topped with Brie. Pork osso buco
features pork shanks braised in Creole sauce and served over
oyster-andouille dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri.,
dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$
LA CARRETA
1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985)
624-2990; www.carretarestaurant.com
Enjoy
traditional Mexican favorites at La Carreta, including enchiladas,
fajitas and burritos. The Pollo Loco is a grilled chicken breast topped
with mushrooms, spinach and Mexican white cheese. The La Carreta Dinner
features a beef taco, bean chalupa, beef burrito and beef enchilada.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LA CASA GOMEZ
643 Lotus Drive, Mandeville, (985) 624-8667;
www.lacasagomez.com
This
Mandeville hot spot offers Mexican and Cuban specialties, fajitas,
tacos and enchiladas. Entrees include the bistec Cubano, thin sirloin
steak topped with grilled onions and served with black beans, rice and
plantains. The Cuban sandwich of pork, ham, cheese and pickles is also
popular. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards
and checks. $
LA MADELEINE
3434 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; www.lamadeleine.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
LITTLE TOKYO
590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532;
www.littletokyosushi.com
Sassy
sushi abounds at Little Tokyo. Rolls include the Burning Woman roll
with snow crab, pepper tuna, avocado, green onion and hot sauce, and
the Fat J roll with tempura shrimp and snow crab wrapped in soy paper
on the inside and tuna, boiled shrimp and crunchy on the outside. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
LOUIE & THE REDHEAD LADY
1851 Florida St., Mandeville,
(985) 626-8101; www.louieandtheredheadlady.com
Eggs
Nouvelle Orleans consists of two crab cakes topped with poached eggs
and creamy hollandaise sauce. For dinner, try the fried oyster platter
or the all-you-can-eat fried shrimp or catfish. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner Wed.-Sat., lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks.
$
MANDINA'S RESTAURANT
4240 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-9883;
www.mandinasrestaurant.com
See
Mid-City for restaurant description.
MEGUMI YAKIMONO AND SUSHI BAR
4700 Hwy. 22, Suites 11 and 12,
Mandeville, (985) 845-1644; www.megumirestaurant.net
Along
with new rolls every week, Megumi offers Japanese-style grilled items
from the yakimono grill, which is the Japanese answer to Korean-style
barbecue. For a quick Creole fix, try the New Orleans-style crab cakes.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$
MONSTER PO-BOYS
1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985)
626-9183
Po-boy options include shrimp, oyster, ham and cheese, and
roast beef. One changing daily seafood special features fried shrimp,
oysters and fish with fried pickle chips, Cajun fries, potato salad and
bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Fri. Credit cards
and checks. $
N'TINI'S
2891 Hwy. 190, Suite D, Mandeville, (985) 626-5566;
www.ntinis.com
Steaks are the
prime focus at this martini lounge and restaurant. N'Tini's also serves
stuffed shrimp, yellowfin tuna and the chicken N'tini, a breaded
chicken breast topped with crawfish sauce and served on angel hair
pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
THE NUTRITION COMPANY
322 Dalwill Drive, Mandeville, (985)
727-3482; www.vitalityjuice.com
Choose
from organic coffees, smoothies, juices and teas. The lunch menu
includes soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Popular fruit smoothies
include the Spunky Monkey, made with strawberry, orange and banana. No
reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks.
$
NUVOLARI'S
246 Gerard St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com
Nuvolari's
serves contemporary Louisiana cuisine with Italian influences. The
butter-breadcrumb-crusted jumbo sea scallops are served over creamy
risotto with prosciutto and asparagus tips. Seafood bouillabaisse is
filled with Canadian cove mussels, Gulf fish, shrimp and crab in
fennel-tomato broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
PETUNIA'S PLACE
2020 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, (985) 674-3436;
www.petuniasplace.com
A
family-friendly restaurant where kids have a coloring table of their
own, Petunia's Place offers a variety of seafood dishes. There also are
burgers and a list of entrees ranging from grilled catfish topped with
shrimp sauce to chicken parmigiana. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $
RAG'S OLD FASHIONED PO-BOYS
4960 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985)
792-1744; www.ragsmandeville.com
Rag's
serves po-boys and daily specials such as blackened catfish and shrimp
Parmesan. The Super Serious Seafood Platter is a bountiful combination
of fried seafood. The value menu features 6-inch po-boys and combo
plates. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards
and checks. $$
ROLY POLY SANDWICHES
3960 Florida St., Suite D, Mandeville,
(985) 626-4892; www.rolypoly.com
See CBD section for
restaurant description. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Fri.
ROMA PIZZERIA
3441 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985)
674-3300
Crispy crusts and Sicilian-style deep dishes vie for
supremacy in Roma's stone-deck ovens. Both bow to the Supreme, a kingly
pie crowned with pepperoni, Italian sausage, onions, green peppers,
mushrooms and mozzarella. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SEMOLINA
2999 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-8923; www.semolina.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
SWEET DADDY'S BBQ
2534 Florida St., Mandeville, (985)
626-0208
See Northshore – Covington section for restaurant
description.
THE TIMES GRILL
1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985)
626-1161; www.timesgrill.com
Order from a list of more than 20 specialty burgers or build your
own from a selection of cheeses, chili, hickory-smoked bacon and
sauteed mushrooms or onions. Times Grill also offers salads,
sandwiches, wraps, pasta dishes, fried seafood in po-boys or baskets,
and decadent desserts. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville,
(985) 626-4476; www.treyyuen.com
Trey Yuen has long
been the bastion of Chinese dining on the Northshore. Classic items
include pot stickers and hot-and-sour soup. Original dishes include
honey-glazed pecan chicken and stir-fried pork and eggplant. Local
specialties like Szechuan alligator round out the menu. Reservations
accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. and Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards and
checks. $$
VIANNE'S TEA SALON & CAFE
544 Gerard St., Mandeville, (985)
624-5683; www.viannes.com
House-made scones served with lemon curd, cream and jam, tea
sandwiches, canapes and an assortment of mini-desserts compose the
Vianne's Tea Experience. For classic brunch fare, the six-egg French
omelet is filled with onion, tomato, spinach, cheddar, mushroom and
bacon. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun.
Credit cards. $$
OUTSKIRTS
ADOBE CANTINA & SALSA
1905 W. Thomas St., Hammond, (985)
419-0027; www.adoberestaurant.com
Margaritas
start many meals at this sister cantina to the La Carreta restaurants.
Popular main events include fajita plates and chimichangas. Some go for
the whole enchilada, stuffed with carne asada. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BULL'S CORNER
1036 W. Airline Hwy., Laplace, (985) 652-3544;
www.bullscorner.com
Steaks are the big draw at Bull's, where the rib-eyes range from
the 10-oz. petit filet to 28-oz. bone-in cuts. The pasta St. John
combines chicken and andouille in creamy white wine sauce over penne
pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
CATE STREET SEAFOOD STATION
308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985)
340-3891
Some of the freshest seafood at Cate Street comes in its
sushi rolls. The signature Cate Street roll is filled with tuna,
salmon, yellowtail and snow crab. There are many Louisiana seafood
dishes and a full and eclectic menu for landlubbers. Reservations
accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri. Credit
cards. $$
CUCOS
2000 S.W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, (985) 345-2634; 5953 W.
Park Ave., Houma, (985) 868-0800
See Slidell section for
restaurant description.
HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION
40136 Hwy. 942, Darrow, (225) 473-9380;
www.houmashouse.com
Dine
in antebellum splendor at this renovated 18th-century plantation home.
At Latil's Landing, specials include yellowfin tuna marinated in sesame
oil and soy sauce. The bisque of curried pumpkin with crawfish and corn
is a signature dish. Reservations recommended. Cafe Burnside: lunch
daily. Latil's Landing: dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
JACMEL INN
903 E. Morris St., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com
Jacmel Inn is
known for its contemporary Louisiana cuisine. Louisiana shrimp and
grits is served with smoked Gouda cheese and New Orleans-style barbecue
sauce. Appetizers include bacon-wrapped oysters and hand-made ravioli
with brown butter and garden oregano. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
JANIE BROWN'S RESTAURANT
27207 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985)
882-7201
Janie Brown's offers seafood and pasta dishes. The
crabmeat Pontchartrain is a combination of shrimp, lump crabmeat and
butter-bacon stuffing. Reservations recommended for large parties.
Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
LA CARRETA
107 Carrolwood Drive, LaPlace, (985) 651-9991; 108
N.W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, (985) 419-9990; www.carretarestaurant.com
See
Northshore — Mandeville section for restaurant description.
LA PROVENCE
25020 Hwy. 190 E., Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com
La
Provence tantalizes diners with dishes like the rabbit Grandmere,
served with potato gnocchi and winter vegetables. Ma bouillabaisse
features redfish, Gulf shrimp, P&J oysters, mussels, clams, fennel
and saffron broth. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner
Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
O'DONNELL'S RESTAURANT
131 S.W. Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula,
(985) 386-4077; www.odonnells-restaurant.com
Eclectic flavors and a casual fine-dining approach are the calling
cards at O'Donnell's. Redfish is topped with New Orleans-style barbecue
sauce. Crispy eggplant medallions are topped with tasso, shrimp, garlic
and Parmesan cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
PAUL'S CAFE
100 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, (985) 386-9581;
www.paulscafe.net
Home-style plates
and portions highlight this neighborhood cafe. Specials include red
beans and rice, grilled catfish and other hearty entrees. For early
risers, there are country-style breakfast plates. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SAL & JUDY'S RESTAURANT
27491 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985)
882-9443
If you like Sal & Judy's sauces in a jar, you'll love
them fresh out of the pot. Sauteed crab claws are draped in velvet
cream, and paneed veal is blanketed in grated cheese with pasta
marinara. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit
cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond,
(985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com
See Northshore
— Mandeville section for restaurant listing.
WAYNE JACOB'S SMOKEHOUSE & RESTAURANT
769 W. 5th St.,
Laplace, (985) 652-9990
House-made andouille adds extra flavor to
dishes at Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse. The kitchen slow cooks baby-back
ribs rubbed with sweet and spicy seasoning. Burger patties are made
with a combination of ground beef and sausage. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner
Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
SLIDELL
ASSUNTA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2631 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell,
(985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.com
Assunta's serves
Italian classics such as veal shank osso buco smothered with diced
tomato and onion over bowtie pasta. The frutti di mare combination
includes mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, crawfish and calamari sauteed
with garlic and diced tomato and served over fusilli pasta.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
CAMELLIA CAFE
525 W. Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-6211;
www.thecamelliacafe.com
See
Northshore — Abita Springs for restaurant description.
CARRETA'S GRILL
1340 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985)
847-0020
See Metairie section for restaurant description. Lunch and
dinner Tue.-Sun.
CUCOS
1300 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985)
641-4706
Family-friendly Tex-Mex is Cucos' specialty. The fajita
platter for two combines shrimp, steak and chicken. Or just order El
Presidente, which includes beef and cheese enchiladas, a burrito, a
taco, and rice and beans with ranchero sauce. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DISH ON FIRST
2142 First St., Slidell, (985)
781-1440
Creole, Italian and Caribbean culinary styles mingle at
Dish on First. Try the Cajun chicken pasta with spicy tomato cream
sauce or pepper-crusted ahi tuna served with pineapple-mango sauce.
Appetizers include fried asparagus with blue cheese dip. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
JASMINE FRENCH RESTAURANT
1768 Front St., Slidell, (985)
645-9700
Traditional French cuisine shines at Jasmine's. Entrees
include steak Diane, a beef tenderloin flambeed with garlic and
shallots in red wine reduction. Roasted duck is served with orange
sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$$
K.Y.'S OLD TOWNE BICYCLE SHOP
2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985)
641-1911; www.kysoldetowne.com
This casual
eatery offers burgers, sandwiches and po-boys. Pasta entrees include
oysters Bordelaise and spaghetti and meatballs. Sample a wide variety
of omelets or dine on an entree of fresh grilled fish. No reservations.
Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
LENNY'S SUB SHOP
4038 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985)
643-9424; www.lennys.com
Locals come to Lenny's
for the hot Philly-style cheese steaks and submarine sandwiches made
with Italian cold cuts. Other sandwich fillings include tuna and
chicken salad. Green options include a chef's salad and Philly salad.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PALMETTOS ON THE BAYOU
1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050;
www.palmettosonthebayou.net
The
tucked-away bayou bistro features duck confit with fig-Bourbon glaze
and sweet potato pudding. A filet mignon is served with a
burgundy-shiitake mushroom demi-glace and Brie cream. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch and early dinner Sun.
Credit cards and checks. $$
SOUTH SEAS ASIAN CUISINE
1714 Hwy. 190 West, Slidell, (985)
646-1205
A true pan-Asian eatery, South Seas offers a choice of
Chinese-American dishes to go with a full sushi bar. Peking duck takes
top billing among the former, and the Spartan roll (tempura shrimp,
cream cheese, snow crab, tuna and avocado) rules the latter. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SOUTHSIDE CAFE
3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985)
643-6133; www.southsidecafe.net
Southside's
extensive menu includes sandwiches such as the grilled, thin-sliced,
center-cut pork loin with barbecue sauce and melted Swiss cheese on
Texas toast with coleslaw. A half-pound yellowfin tuna steak can be
flash fried, grilled or blackened and comes with white remoulade. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE TIMES GRILL
1827 Front St., Slidell, (985) 639-3335;
www.timesgrill.com
See
Northshore – Mandeville for restaurant description.
YOUNG'S RESTAURANT
850 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985)
643-9331
Steaks are handcut in-house at this traditional
steakhouse. Entrees range from a petit filet paired with a grilled
quail to a 14-oz. rib-eye. Steaks are served with salad and a baked
potato. Seafood options include yellowfin tuna, shrimp dishes and
lobster. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and
checks. $$$
UPTOWN
ATCHAFALAYA
901 Louisiana Ave., 891-9626; www.cafeatchafalaya.com
This
artfully remodeled former corner store is now a setting for creative
Creole cooking. Specialties include grilled redfish with crabmeat and
lemon buerre blanc and sweet and spicy fried shrimp with Asian glaze.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun.
Credit cards. $$
AUDUBON GOLF CLUBHOUSE
6500 Magazine St., 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute.org
Fuel
up before tee time with clubhouse fare and big breakfasts like the
Double Bogey — buttermilk pancakes, eggs and toast with bacon or
sausage. Sunday's brunch buffet has a carving station, an omelet bar,
fruit and lunch options. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $
AUGUST MOON
3635 Prytania St., 899-5129: www.moonnola.com
August Moon serves
a mix of Chinese and Vietnames dishes. Crispy lemon grass shrimp
features a dozen shrimp pan seared with onion and lemon grass and
served over vermicelli with nuoc cham sauce. Pan-fried seafood and
noodles is studded with crabmeat, scallops, squid, shrimp, mushrooms
and vegetables in wine sauce. Delivery available. No reservations.
Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
THE AVENUE PUB
See J'Anita's at the Avenue.
BALCONY BAR & CAFE
3201 Magazine St., 894-8888
The
namesake balcony at this hopping tavern provides a perch above Magazine
Street to enjoy bar snacks and take in fall weather. Pizzas and
half-pound Balcony burgers should satisfy the biggest appetites. No
reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BARU BISTRO & TAPAS
3700 Magazine St., 895-2225
Take a
culinary cruise to Cuba, Colombia and other Caribbean locales via the
tapas menu at Baru. The pescado frito is whole fried fish served with
coconut rice, patacones and curtido with mango. The carne asada is
grilled skirt steak with hogao sauce, chorizo and potatoes sauteed with
cilantro. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
BLUE PLATE CAFE
1330 Prytania St., 309-9500
Burgers and
diner-style dishes are mainstays at this colorful cafe. The kitchen's
down-home renditions of more ambitious fare include stuffed pork
tenderloin, barbecued salmon and pain perdu with Brie. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $
BISTRO DAISY
5831 Magazine St., 899-6987; www.bistrodaisynola.com
Chef
Anton Schulte's cuisine is in full bloom at this cottage bistro.
Poached oysters with onion-filled crepe make an elegant start. Smoked
duck breast with duck confit, shallots and dried cherries is a house
specialty. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$$
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St., 891-1516; www.draftfreak.com
Imported and
domestic brews aren't the only tempting choices at this popular tavern.
The kitchen serves waffle-cut cheese fries, an array of burgers, and
snacks like crawfish banditos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
BUSTER'S SOUL FOOD
2135 St. Charles Ave., 522-6602
Southern
soul food cooking is Buster's specialty. The wide variety of menu
options can be mixed and matched for customized platters, like
smothered chicken teamed with sides of cornbread, baked macaroni and
cheese, mustard greens or jambalaya. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
BYBLOS
3218 Magazine St., 894-1233
See Metairie section for
restaurant description.
CAFE FRERET
7329 Freret St., 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com
Freret's
muffuletta is not to be trifled with. Brunch promises creations like
poached eggs on portobello caps over English muffins. More sharable
appetizers, such as tuna kebabs and chicken satay, are on the menu on
weekend nights. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner
Mon.-Wed., Fri. and Sat. Credit cards. $$
CAFE LUNA
802 Nashville Ave., 269-2444
Regulars stake out
turf on the broad porch and sunny rooms of this Victorian cottage
coffee shop. There is a selection of pastries and baked goods to
accompany coffee or tea. For a light lunch, try the vegetable panino
with pesto and avocado. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFE RECONCILE
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 568-1157;
www.cafereconcile.org
The
nonprofit restaurant designed to train young adults for jobs in the
hospitality industry just celebrated its ninth anniversary. Creole soul
food dishes include weekly specials like barbecued chicken and creamy
shrimp and white beans. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards.
$
CAFE ROMA UPTOWN
1901 Sophie Wright Place, 524-2419; www.
romauptown.com
The list of
gourmet pizzas here starts with the garlic chicken pie, loaded with
roasted garlic, garlic sauce and sauteed chicken strips. Other options
include pastas, sandwiches and salads. Delivery available. No
reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
CANNON'S RESTAURANT
4141 St. Charles Ave., 891-3200; www.cannonsrestaurants.com
Cannon's
overlooks the live oaks and historic streetcars of St. Charles Avenue.
Inside its dining room, patrons choose from dishes like catfish Etienne
with creamy crawfish sauce and chicken Reginald with mushrooms and
hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
CASAMENTO'S
4330 Magazine St., 895-9761; www.casamentosrestaurant.com
This
neighborhood institution serves oysters on the half shell, in seafood
dishes and in oyster stew. The oyster loaf is a sandwich of fried
oysters on thick toast. Other seafood choices include shrimp,
soft-shell crabs and fried crab claws. No reservations. Lunch
Tue.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Local checks. $$
CHARLIE'S STEAKHOUSE
4510 Dryades St., 895-9705; www.charliessteakhousenola.com
Diners
at this reincarnated Uptown institution can choose between filets and
T-bones in one of three sizes, topping out at the massive 32-oz.
Charlie. Popular sides include crispy onion rings and creamy potatoes
au gratin. Angelo Brocato's spumoni is the preferred dessert.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
CHEZ NOUS CHARCUTERIE
5701 Magazine St., 899-7303
Every
month, Chez Nous plans a full calendar's worth of meals to go,
available in individual and family-size portions. Seafood gumbo and
quiche are perennial favorites. There also is a selection of wine. No
reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks.
$
CLANCY'S
6110 Annunciation St., 895-1111
This gathering
place for Uptowners has a changing menu that features a mix of steaks,
chops and local seafood. Menu standards include fried oysters with Brie
on a bed of wilted spinach, and lemon icebox pie for dessert. Fall
signals dishes featuring soft shell crabs. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
THE COLUMNS — ALBERTINE'S TEA ROOM
3811 St. Charles Ave.,
899-9308; www.thecolumns.com
The Columns is
an elegant site for drinks, a light dinner or brunch. The evening
bistro menu includes Cajun-accented mini-burgers. At brunch, Columns
eggs Benedict nestles poached eggs in puff pastry and tops them with
creamed spinach and applewood-smoked bacon. Reservations recommended.
Breakfast daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
COMMANDER'S PALACE
1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com
Chef
Tory McPhail keeps evolving Commander's Palace's menu of contemporary
Creole dishes. The Hook-n-Line Redfish and Shrimp is served with
andouille corn grits and a voloute of soft-shell crab. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit
cards. $$$
COPELAND'S CHEESECAKE BISTRO
2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955;
www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
COQUETTE
2800 Magazine St., 265-0421; www.coquette-nola.com
The menu
of Creole and contemporary Louisiana dishes at this new favorite
changes weekly. A current dish is a wagyu sirloin with Parmesan, black
truffles and chanterelle mushrooms. For dessert, the beignets with
caramelized bananas and pralines are a favorite. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
CREOLE CREAMERY
4924 Prytania St., 894-8680; www.creolecreamery.com
This
gourmet ice cream shop offers a selection of fall flavors. Look for
butternut squash with woodchuck cider and creme fraiche, gorgonzola
with toasted walnut, and butterscotch pumpkin pound cake. There also
are seasonal sorbets and special flavors for Halloween. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
THE DELACHAISE
3442 St. Charles Ave., 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com
This
boxcar-shaped wine bar offers a distinctive selection of wines, liquor
and beer from around the world. The kitchen offers cheese plates,
Middle Eastern dips with vegetables and french fries cooked in duck fat
as well as a few entree choices. No reservations. Dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $$
DICK AND JENNY'S
4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com
Dick and
Jenny's serves creative Creole dishes amid the charm of a converted
bargeboard home. A dish on the recently revised menu is a
burgundy-braised lamb shank with smothered white beans, sauteed kale
and Madeira-mint jus. Low markups make wine list prices very friendly.
No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$
DOMILISE'S PO-BOYS
5240 Annunciation St., 899-9126
Everyone
in New Orleans has a favorite po-boy joint, and Domilise's appears on
many locals' shortlists. Tender roast beef is slathered with gravy and
Creole mustard on a po-boy. Other options include seafood and hot
sausage with gravy. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Wed.
and Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $
DOWN THE HATCH
1921 Sophie Wright Place, 522-0909
This new
restaurant has the burger down pat. Patties are made with 100 percent
Black Angus beef and there are lamb and veggie burgers as well. No
reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
ELEVEN79
1179 Annunciation St., 299-1179; www.eleven79.com
Eleven79's
standouts include the filet Rossini perched on a crouton with culatello
ham, Gruyere cheese, broiled tomato, Marsala sauce and slivers of
truffle. Namesake veal Eleven79 features sauteed veal with roasted
peppers, asparagus and mozzarella. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
EMERIL'S DELMONICO
1300 St. Charles Ave., 525-4937; www.emerils.com
At his elegant
restaurant on the Avenue, chef Emeril Lagasse reworks classic dishes
and offers everything from a selection of small plates to house-aged
steaks. Entree choices include pan-fried redfish, Mississippi rabbit
pot pie and a thick Niman Ranch pork chop. Reservations recommended.
Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
F&M PATIO BAR
4841 Tchoupitoulas St., 895-6784; www.fandmpatiobar.com
F&M
is the last stop for many a late-night reveler. Spicy egg rolls and
quesadillas filled with grilled onions and peppers tame even the most
ravenous appetites. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. The
grill is cash only. $
FAT HARRY'S
4330 St. Charles Ave., 895-9582
Finish a night
out Uptown with the Uptowner, Fat Harry's notorious sandwich piling
ham, turkey, gravy-soaked roast beef and provolone into a seeded
muffaletta loaf. Buffalo wings are fried and dipped in a Crystal-based
sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
FLAMING TORCH RESTAURANT
737 Octavia St., 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com
Flaming
Torch offers fine French cooking and a seasonally updated menu. For
fall, try the osso buco, a braised veal shank, or the seafood soup, a
light combination of shrimp, clams, mussels, fish and scallops.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit
cards. $$$
FRANKY & JOHNNY'S
321 Arabella St., 899-9146; www.frankyandjohnnys.com
Diners
flock to Franky & Johnny's for hearty Louisiana fare: po-boys,
gumbo, alligator soup and red beans and rice. Beef stews appear on the
menu when the weather turns crisp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
FUEL COFFEE HOUSE
4807 Magazine St., 895-5757; www.fuelcoffeehouse.net
At
Fuel Coffee House, chef Mary Beth Delcastillo serves up shrimp and
grits, eggs Benedict with pulled pork, and vegetarian options like
Moroccan chickpea stew. Fresh muffins and pastries are baked from
scratch. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards.
$
GAUTREAU'S RESTRAURANT
1728 Soniat St., 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com
Chef Sue Zemanick puts her talent on display in appetizers like
the crispy pork belly with roasted peaches and pickled onions in mint
and basil salad. For her spring menu, Zemanick offers seared sea
scallops with sweet potato puree. Reservations recommended. Dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
GOTT GOURMET CAFE
3100 Magazine St., 373-6579; www.gottgourmetcafe.com
Gott
Gourmet is known for Chicago-style hot dogs, but the menu also features
salads, wraps and burgers. Gott's signature salad is topped with
seasonal berries, fried Brie, candied pecans and panko breadcrumbs.
Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Fri., breakfast Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $
THE GROCERY
2854 St. Charles Ave., 895-9524; www.thegroceryneworleans.com
This
Uptown deli specializes in pressed po-boys — a cross between
panini and Cuban sandwiches. The pressed muffuletta is stuffed with
ham, salami, provolone, Swiss cheese and homemade olive salad. Chicken
andouille gumbo is made with a smoky dark roux. No reservations. Lunch
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
HEAVENLY HAM
5300 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-5100; www.heavenlyham.com
Heavenly Ham
makes sandwiches with the namesake ham, chicken salad, smoked turkey,
roast beef or ham salad on croissants, whole grain or French bread.
Traditional spiral sliced hams and glazed turkey breast are popular
menu items. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
HOSHUN RESTAURANT
1601 St. Charles Ave., 302-9716
Chinese
and Japanese flavors mingle at Hoshun. Pumpkin seed duck served with
plum sauce is a popular item on the menu, as are the Vietnamese spring
rolls, pad Thai and five-pepper calamari. Reservations accepted. Lunch,
dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT
1755 St. Charles Ave., 524-1578; www.hillstone.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
IGNATIUS EATERY & GROCERY
4200 Magazine St.,
896-2225
Familiar local food brands line the walls at this corner
grocery-themed restaurant. Meatloaf gets a spicy twist from boudin and
jalapeno. Crawfish Ignatius features crawfish cream sauce with
mushrooms, peppers, onions and tomatoes over fettuccini sprinkled with
fresh-grated Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.,
brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
IGOR'S BUDDHA BELLY BURGER BAR
4437 Magazine St.,
891-6105
This corner tavern keeps the beer cold and the grill hot.
The Igor burger features a specially seasoned half-pound patty. The
Cajun burger adds a kick of Tabasco and Creole seasonings. No
reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
IGOR'S LOUNGE & GAMEROOM
2133 St. Charles Ave.,
568-9811
Whether you're shooting a game of pool or waiting on a
load of laundry, Igor's bar and grill are always serving. The Cajun
burger is a half-pound patty seasoned with Crystal hot sauce and Cajun
spices. Other sides and snacks include Cajun cheese fries and jalapeno
poppers. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
IL POSTO ITALIAN CAFE
4607 Dryades St., 895-2620; www.ilposto
-nola.com
This cozy cafe features a
short menu built around imported Italian meats and cheeses. Pesto and
red peppers enliven panini, and other sandwich options include grilled
cheese on ciabatta. There is a Caprese salad and a salad of beets and
walnuts over mixed greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch
Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
J'ANITA'S AT THE AVENUE
1732 St. Charles Ave., 586-9243;
www.theavenuepub.com
Avenue Pub
offers brisket, pulled pork and fish sandwiches, as well as tomato
basil soup, chilled cucumber soup and smoked cheese platters. Specialty
selections include the Swamp Reuben with pulled pork and brisket on
grilled sourdough bread. Lunch and dinner. Credit cards. $
JOEY K'S RESTAURANT
3001 Magazine St., 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com
Joey
K's offers all-you-can-eat catfish, chicken fried steak and fried
seafood platters. The shrimp Magazine features large butterflied shrimp
that are lightly floured, sauteed with garlic, artichoke hearts, ham
and green onions and served over pasta. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JUAN'S FLYING BURRITO
2018 Magazine St., 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com
Burritos
aren't the only dishes flying at this Tex-Mex eatery, which offers
tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and nachos. The Flying Fajitas
round up steak, shrimp and chicken with grilled peppers and onions,
beans and rice served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, limes and a
stack of warm tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
KYOTO
4920 Prytania St., 891-3644
Kyoto's appetizers include
stuffed shiitake mushrooms and fried eggplant. The Funky Margarita roll
combines crawfish, strips of tuna and salmon in a crunchy wrap, topped
with jalapeno guacamole. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LA BOULANGERIE
4600 Magazine St., 269-3777
This French
bakery serves fresh pastries, flaky croissants, fruit tarts, chocolate
eclairs, lemon tarts and more. There also is a large selection of
freshly baked breads. The menu features panini sandwiches, soups and
small pizzas. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks.
$
LA CREPE NANOU
1410 Robert St., 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com
Enjoy a
petit taste of France in Uptown. Menu items include a crab crepe
stuffed with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat in Mornay sauce with creamed
spinach. The namesake Crepe Nanou features vanilla, chocolate and
coffee ice cream adorned with almonds and chocolate sauce. No
reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LA DIVINA GELATERIA
3005 Magazine St., 342-2634; www.ladivinagelateria.com
In
addition to artisan gelato crafted from scratch daily, La Divina also
offers breakfast and lunch options. A Panino is packed with thick
slices of portobello mushroom, sun-dried tomato pesto and Parmesan
cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LA PETITE GROCERY
4238 Magazine St., 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com
Savory
dishes at La Petite include Louisiana blue crab baked in Brie cream,
spicy tomato braised redfish, and hand-made spaghetti with shrimp. The
grilled lamb shank is served with pappardelle, fresh herbs and heirloom
carrots. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$$
LA THAI UPTOWN
4938 Prytania St., 899-8886; www.lathaiuptown.com
This Uptown
eatery offers Thai favorites and original dishes. Menu options include
Thai-Coon, jumbo shrimp and crawfish mixed in spicy garlic basil sauce
with vegetables and fried eggplant. The tom kha gai, with chicken, Thai
herbs and coconut, is a popular selection. Reservations accepted for
large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
LAFITTE'S CAFE
2031 St. Charles Ave., 524-0581; www.lafittesneworleans.com
See
CBD section for restaurant description.
LANGENSTEIN'S
1330 Arabella St., 899-9283; www.langensteins.com
See
Metairie location for restaurant description.
LAUREL STREET BAKERY
5433 Laurel St., 897-0576
Head to
Laurel Street for gourmet muffins, cakes, quiches and freshly baked
bagels. In addition to baked goods, the patisserie offers a sandwich
menu. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash and checks.
$
LE BON TEMPS ROULE
4801 Magazine St., 895-2600; www.myspace.com/4801magazine
Le
Bon Temps serves bar bites with a New Orleans kick. Take your pick from
burgers, french fries, po-boys and quesadillas. The bar draws crowds
for free oysters every Friday. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
LE CITRON BISTRO
1539 Religious St., 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro.com
The
Catfish St. Jean Baptiste features fried catfish topped with lump
crabmeat salad, fried sweet potato chips and papaya sauce. The fried
green tomatoes and duck and andouille gumbo are popular. Reservations
recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
LILETTE RESTAURANT
3637 Magazine St., 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com
This
intimate bistro incorporates French and Italian culinary influences.
Entrees include roasted Muscovy duck breast with Tuscan kale, butternut
squash and Satsuma-coriander jus. Escargot with mushrooms and Calvados
cream and the sashimi-style raw fish plates are popular appetizers.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LUCKY'S LOUNGE
1625 St. Charles Ave., 523-6538; www.luckysnola.com
Shoot some pool
or hang out with friends on the porch while enjoying a drink. The grill
is open late and offers a menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken
nuggets and cheese sticks. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. Credit cards. $
MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP
2368 Magazine St., 522-3107
Po-boys
aren't just for lunch anymore. At this corner store on the edge of the
Garden District, bacon, egg and cheese line a French loaf for a filling
breakfast. Fried shrimp, cold cuts and hot sausage are popular
standbys, or try the eggplant Parmesan, layered with Swiss cheese and
red gravy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only.
$
MAHONY'S PO-BOY SHOP
3454 Magazine St., 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com
Mahony's
prepares classic po-boys and some original sandwich creations. The
fried chicken liver po-boy is dressed with coleslaw. Fried oysters are
topped with bacon and cheese. Classic roast beef and fried seafood also
are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
MARTINIQUE BISTRO
5908 Magazine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com
Dine
inside or on the courtyard at this quaint bistro. Prince Edward Island
mussels are steamed in white wine with chorizo, fennel, tomato and
saffron. Also try grilled duck sausage or braised rabbit
Provençal. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner
Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
MAYAS RESTAURANT & BAR
2027 Magazine St., 309-3401; www.mojitoland.com
Mayas combines
Latin and Caribbean influences. The Mariscada is a saute of jumbo
shrimp, green mussels, clams and calamari in red curry coconut sauce
served with rice. Other entrees include Caribbean fish and coconut
curry shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.,
brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
THE MELTING POT
1820 St. Charles Ave., 525-3225; www.meltingpot.com
The
restaurant's entree selections feature filet mignon, shrimp, teriyaki
marinated sirloin, chicken breast, lobster and other proteins ready to
cook at your table. For dessert, the white chocolate apple cobbler
fondue features a selection of strawberries, pound cake, brownies and
bananas for dipping. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
MILK BAR
3445 Prytania St., 891-9361
The Milk Bar is located
inside Cafe Prytania. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, po-boys, smoothies
and milk shakes are served. The Thai-chili lamb po-boy is filled with
roasted Australian leg meat, mozzarella, Roma tomato, red onion, Thai
sweet chili and sour cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
MR. JOHN'S STEAK HOUSE
2111 St. Charles Ave., 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com
Diners
can expect steaks and Italian dishes such as linguine with meat sauce
and garlic-rubbed roasted chicken. Steaks are seared at 1800 degrees in
a Montague broiler and topped with melted butter. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
MIYAKO SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997;
www.miyakonola.com
Miyako
features a wide array of Japanese dishes from its sushi bar and hibachi
grill. Grill entree specials include soup, salad, appetizer, rice,
noodles and ice cream. The baked seafood special is a blend of scallops
and crab broiled and served in a bowl. Reservations accepted. Lunch
Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MOJO COFFEE HOUSE
1500 Magazine St., 525-2244; www.myspace.com/mojoco
Coffee
and tea lure in customers, and there also is a menu of soups and
sandwiches. The Magazine sandwich features ham, apple and Brie served
on your choice of seven-grain, tomato-basil or white bread. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MONA'S CAFE
4126 Magazine St., 894-9800
See Carrollton
section for restaurant description.
NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL
3242 Magazine St., 899-0031; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com
See
Harahan section for restaurant description.
NEW YORK PIZZA
4418 Magazine St., 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com
New
York Pizza specializes in thin-crust pies served whole or by the slice.
Other options include chicken wings, salads and calzones. The Big Apple
pie is topped with everything. At the new location there is a full bar.
Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE
4308 Magazine St., 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com
The menu
offers traditional Indian dishes like chicken curry, shrimp vindaloo
and vegetable korma. Specialty dishes include lamb achar, lamb in a
very tart and spicy curry. Lunch is served buffet style. Reservations
recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards.
$$
ORLEANS SEAFOOD
3301 S. Claiborne Ave., 821-5007
Orleans
Seafood is home to soul food, Chinese dishes and comfort foods like
gumbo, po-boys and local seafood. Asian specialties like General Tso's
chicken, pepper steak and shrimp and broccoli can be adjusted for
preferred levels of spicy heat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
PARASOL'S RESTAURANT & BAR
2533 Constance St., 899-2054;
www.parasols.com
Gravy
overflows the roast beef po-boy at this neighborhood pub. There also
are fried shrimp and oyster plates and bar snacks like tangy fried
pickles and boudin balls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
PASCAL'S MANALE RESTAURANT
1838 Napoleon Ave.,
895-4877
Manale's is home to New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp and
all its buttery, peppery, messy glory. There also is an oyster bar and
menu of Creole and Italian fare. A combination pan roast features
oysters, shrimp and crabmeat. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
PATOIS
6078 Laurel St., 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com
This
neighborhood eatery features French food accented with New Orleans
flavors. Sauteed sweetbreads are served atop Beluga lentils, wilted
spinach and country ham reduction. Almond-crusted wild redfish comes
with roasted potato galettes, buttered green beans and satsuma
meuniere. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat.,
brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
PITA PIT
5800 Magazine St., 899-4141; www.pitapitusa.com
Choose from a
wide range of fillings at this make-your-own pita parlor. Go for a
classic gyro pita with gyro meat, feta and tzatziki sauce. The Uptown
club combines turkey, bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, spinach, tomato,
green pepper and honey mustard. Delivery available. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
RANI CAFE
2917 Magazine St., 895-2500; www.caferanimagazine.com
The
diverse menu at this Garden District cafe features sandwiches like
grilled or blackened redfish po-boys and entrees like veal pot roast.
The new Rani Watcher menu identifies the cafe's lighter options. No
reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit
cards. $$
REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
741 State St., 899-1414; 3244 Magazine St.,
895-7272; www.reginellis.com
Italian and
Mediterranean inspired plates share the menu alongside gourmet pizzas.
The Parthenon combines garlic herb sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, Roma
tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and feta on a baked pie. There are
calzones, salads and pasta dishes as well. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROCKY'S GOURMET PIZZA
3222 Magazine St., 891-5152
With
pepperoni, sausage, red peppers and jalapenos, Rocky's Wild
Tchoupitoulas pie has plenty of spicy heat. The Irish Channel combines
crawfish, shrimp and feta cheese. Pastas, sandwiches and salads also
are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$
ROLY POLY SANDWICHES
5409 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8373; www.rolypoly.com
See CBD section for
restaurant description. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat.
RUE DE LA COURSE
3121 Magazine St., 899-0242
See
Carrollton/University section for restaurant description.
ST. CHARLES TAVERN
1433 St. Charles Ave., 523-9823
St.
Charles Tavern offers a slew of New Orleans entrees including crawfish
pies, red beans and rice, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. The white
chocolate bread pudding is a popular dessert. No reservations. Open 24
hours. Credit cards. $
ST. JAMES CHEESE COMPANY
5004 Prytania St., 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com
The
cheese does not stand alone. Keeping it company are a spate of gourmet
sandwiches (smoky blue with roast beef, Beecher's cheddar and turkey)
and salads (Cantal and arugula with almonds and pears, Parmesan with
Fra' Mani salami and mixed greens). No reservations. Lunch daily,
dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
SAKE CAFE UPTOWN
2830 Magazine St., 894-0033; www.sakecafeuptown.us
This
stylish sushi parlor features a wide-range of rolls and sashimi. The
New Orleans roll wraps crawfish and avocado and tops them with snow
crab, spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko and eel sauce. The Kurumi shrimp
features jumbo shrimp stuffed with snow crab served with peanut wasabi
sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner
daily, late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
SLICE
1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com
Slice's
PGA is a hole-in-one — combining prosciutto, gorgonzola and
arugula on one pie, it's the holy trinity of pizza perfection. Salads,
sandwiches like the barbecue shrimp po-boy, and pasta such as bacon
basil chicken ravioli round out the menu. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SLIM GOODIES DINER
3322 Magazine St., 891-3447
Slim
Goodies' creative breakfast plates include the Jewish Coonass, a New
York/New Orleans mix of potato latkes topped with grilled spinach, eggs
and crawfish etouffee. The Guatemalan breakfast features two eggs,
avocado, plantains, tortillas and homemade salsa. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $
STEIN'S MARKET & DELI
2207 Magazine St., 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.net
There's a wide
selection of New York-style specialty deli meats at this sandwich shop.
The Rachel sandwich features hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and
house-made Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
STILL PERKIN'
2727 Prytania St., 899-0335
Still Perkin'
serves coffee drinks and has a counter stocked with salads, sandwiches,
pastries and bagels. Its blended cream cheeses incorporate tomato and
basil or onion and chive. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early
dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SUCRE
3025 Magazine St., 520-8311; www.shopsucre.com
Confections are
elevated to an art form at this Garden District sweet shop and
gelateria. Creations like Parisian macaroons, multicolored chocolates
and seasonal marshmallows are available in gift boxes. There are
sandwiches and wine by the glass at lunchtime. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL
3636 St. Charles Ave., 899-4200;
www.superiorgrill.com
Superior
Grill offers Mexican favorites and a wide selection of margaritas.
Golden-fried flautas are filled with chicken and tomato, and topped
with guacamole and sour cream. Quesadillas combine chicken and Monterey
Jack cheese and are served with guacamole and sour cream. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat. and Sun. Credit cards.
$$
SURREY'S CAFE & JUICE BAR
1418 Magazine St., 524-3828;
www.surreyscafeandjuicebar.com
Surrey's
serves organic juices like orange-pineapple-mango and a menu of
Southern and Latin breakfasts. The Montana Plate is built for a cowboy,
with ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, a biscuit with sausage gravy, and hash
browns or grits. The Costa Rican combines eggs, pico de gallo, avocado,
cheddar and rice. Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily. Cash only. $
SUSHI BROTHERS
1612 St. Charles Ave., 581-4449; www.sushibrothers.net
Sushi
Brothers offers a variety of Japanese specialties including soba and
udon noodles, tempura, grilled meats and teriyaki dishes. Its special
rolls reflect local sentiments like the "Bye-Bye Katrina Roll," which
has an outside of snow crab, soybean paper and eel sauce, and eel,
shrimp, tempura, avocado and smelt roe inside. No reservations. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
5932 Magazine St., 897-3974
Taqueria
Corona's bright cantinas offer tart margaritas, beef tongue or fried
fish tacos, cebolitas (grilled green onions) and shrimp and
cheese-filled flautas among other specialties. Try the Mexican pizza or
big California-style burritos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
THEO'S PIZZA
4218 Magazine St., 894-8554; www.theospizza.com
Theo's dishes
up crisp-crust pizzas with a large selection of toppings, as well as
salads and toasted sandwiches. The Expert pizza is loaded with garlic,
spinach, mozzarella, crumbled bacon and sliced tomatoes. The spinach
salad combines purple onions, cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese and
pepper jelly vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
THE TROLLEY STOP CAFE
1923 St. Charles Ave., 523-0090
Rumble
into The Trolley Stop for breakfast any time. Daily specials include
red beans on Mondays, spaghetti on Tuesdays and smothered pork chops on
Wednesdays. There also are seafood dishes. No reservations. Breakfast
and lunch daily, dinner and late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $
UPPERLINE RESTAURANT
1413 Upperline St., 891-9822; www.upperline.com
JoAnn Clevenger's
Upperline Restaurant offers an inviting mix of creative Creole cooking
and the eccentric charm of a large folk art collection spread
throughout. She invented the city's now-classic fried green tomatoes
with shrimp remoulade. Another signature dish is the roast duck served
with garlic-port or ginger-peach sauce. Reservations recommended.
Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
VIZARD'S
5015 Magazine St., 895-2246
Kevin Vizard's bustling
Uptown restaurant gets creative with familiar Creole cuisine. Gulf fish
is dressed with bechamel, studded with crabmeat and torched for a
seafood brulee. For the Crabmeat Nelson, a hollow round of eggplant is
fried and filled with crab, mushroom and bearnaise. Reservations
recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
VOODOO BBQ & GRILL
1501 St. Charles Ave., 522-4647; www.voodoobbqandgrill.com
Voodoo
gets its Mojo sauce working on slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork and
ribs. Voodoo also serves burgers and chicken sandwiches off the grill
and loaded potatoes. Side dishes include Rattlesnake Beans, corn
pudding, coleslaw, Gris Gris Greens and creamy macaroni and cheese. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
5600 Magazine St., 899-9119; www.wholefoods.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
ZARA'S MARKET
4838 Prytania St., 895-0581
The market's deli
counter serves sandwiches and lunch plates. Monday features red beans
and rice with sausage. Other dishes include eggplant or veal Parmesan,
muffulettas and Italian meatballs on a po-boy or with spaghetti. No
reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
7 ON FULTON
701 Convention Center Blvd., 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com
Chef Matthew
Fultz prepares contemporary Creole cuisine, with signature dishes like
seared scallops with smoked tomatoes and hollandaise sauce and duck
breast with bacon lardons. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BUTCHER
930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com
This
butcher shop and deli adjoining chef Donald Link's restaurant Cochon
proves a gold mine of house-made meat products, from andouille and
boudin to pastrami and salami. Try them in the sandwiches like the
Butcher muffuletta or on charcuterie boards. No reservations. Lunch
daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CAFE ADELAIDE AND SWIZZLE STICK BAR
300 Poydras St., 595-3305;
www.cafeadelaide.com
Chef Chris
Lusk reinvents Southern favorites in unique dishes like
praline-encrusted pork tenderloin with Opelousas sweet potato-turnip
hash. Cayenne five spice-rubbed tuna is served with blue crab fried
sticky rice and Muscadine-ginger jam. Reservations recommended.
Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$
COCHON
930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com
Pork
finds its way into many of Cochon's Cajun and Southern recipes, like in
boudin balls or spicy grilled pork ribs served with watermelon pickles.
A new small plate features artichoke-stuffed crab. The bar has a
selection of legal moonshine. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
THE CREOLE SKILLET
200 Julia St., 304-6318; www.thecreoleskillet.com
The
Creole Skillet serves contemporary Creole dishes such as duck breast
stuffed with sausage, sauced with Steen's Creole mustard glaze and
paired with sweet potatoes and collard greens. Reservations accepted.
Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
DINO'S BAR & GRILL
1128 Tchoupitoulas St.,
558-0900
Burgers, chicken Caesar wraps and an Italian chicken
sandwich are some of the diverse offerings at Dino's. Good items to
share include creamy spinach and artichoke dip served with crunchy
tortilla chips. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
DRAGO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR
Hilton New Orleans
Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 584-3911; www.dragosrestaurant.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
EMERIL'S RESTAURANT
800 Tchoupitoulas St., 528-9393; www.emerils.com
Chef Emeril Lagasse's
flagship restaurant has two large dining rooms and a handful of coveted
seats at the tasting bar. Signature items include andouille crusted
redfish, barbecue shrimp with rosemary biscuits and banana cream pie.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$$
ERNST CAFÉ
600 S. Peters St., 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.net
Po-boys,
sandwiches and wraps are mainstays at the Ernst Cafe, a downtown
watering hole known for its hearty burgers. Look for 25-cent wings on
Mondays and game days. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily.
Credit cards. $
GORDON BIERSCH
200 Poydras St., 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com
This
chain brewpub offers house-brewed beers and a large and eclectic menu.
Appetizers include bratwurst, homemade pretzels and chicken wings.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat.
Credit cards. $$
GRAND ISLE RESTAURANT
575 Convention Center Blvd., 520-8530;
www.grandislerestaurant.com
Grand Isle serves up seafood dishes like chili butter baked fish,
crawfish etouffee and gumbo. The bar menu features a chicken melt
consisting of pulled chicken, Havarti cheese and ham. Reservations
recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HAAGEN-DAZS
Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., 523-3566
Haagen-Dazs features 30 flavors of ice cream, including such
mainstays as Rocky Road, Mint Chocolate Chip and Java Chip. Milkshakes,
smoothies and coffee drinks round out the menu of sweet treats. No
reservations. Credit cards. $
HELIX RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
2 Lee Circle, 962-0903;
www.helixwb.com
This chic
lounge complements a full menu with an extensive list of wines by the
glass. Try the duck quesadillas or bacon-wrapped shrimp. Reservations
accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
HERBSAINT BAR AND RESTAURANT
701 St. Charles Ave., 524-4114;
www.herbsaint.com
At this
French American bistro, James Beard Award-winner Donald Link cooks
specials such as olive oil-seared gnocchi with ham and asparagus and
sauteed jumbo shrimp with fried eggplant and tomato confit.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$$
HORINOYA
920 Poydras St., 561-8914
Horinoya offers patrons
an authentic taste of Japan, featuring well-known dishes with Kobe beef
and tuna tataki as well as more esoteric items like Tsukiji fish and
natto (fermented beans). Reservations accepted for dinner. Lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LA BOCA
857 Fulton St., 525-8205; www.labocasteaks.com
This
Argentinean steakhouse serves rib-eyes, domestic Kobe beef, flatiron
steaks and hanger steaks as well as veal sweetbreads. Appetizers
include the empanadas Criollas, an Argentinean baked meat pie, and
provoleta, grilled Argentine cheese with oregano and olive oil.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$$
LA CÔTE BRASSERIE
700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350;
www.lacotebrasserie.com
Seafood
finds an attractive showcase in the Warehouse District Arts Hotel. The
raw bar sports platters of fresh-shucked Louisiana oysters, and a whole
fish special comes with andouille-okra-tomato stew and cayenne beurre
blanc. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily,
brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LEONARDO TRATTORIA
709 St. Charles Ave., 558-8986; www.leonardonola.com
Leonardo
offers pizza, calzones, pasta and salads. Pasta dishes include
spaghetti carbonara with pancetta, Parmesan cheese and creamy egg
sauce. The namesake bruschetta Leonardo is toasted focaccia topped with
goat cheese, herbs and dried blueberries. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
LI'L DIZZY'S CAFE
610 Poydras St., 212-5656
See Mid-City
section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.,
dinner daily, brunch Sun.
LUCY'S RETIRED SURFERS BAR & RESTAURANT
701 Tchoupitoulas
St., 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com
The
place to be after work, Lucy's surf-shack ambience and
California/Mexican dishes draw a crowd. Jamaican jerk chicken, seared
ahi tuna and California Caesar salad are a few popular dishes on the
menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit
cards. $
MULATE'S CAJUN RESTAURANT
201 Julia St., 522-1492; www.mulates.com
This rustic-styled
restaurant features live Cajun bands and a large dance floor. The menu
includes Cajun favorites like country-style gumbo, fried alligator,
boudin,and crawfish etouffee. There also are steaks, burgers, chicken
and pasta dishes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
RED EYE GRILL
852 S. Peters St., 593-9393; www.redeyegrill.net
With
afterhours dance clubs as its neighbors, this grill, billed as "The
last place you want to be," offers just the right late-night fix. Fill
up with cheese fries, jalapeno poppers and big burgers. Combination
deals include fries and a drink. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
RIO MAR
800 S. Peters St., 525-3474; www.riomarseafood.com
This
seafood restaurant serves a range of Spanish and Latin American dishes.
Weekday lunch features tapas, pressed Cuban-style sandwiches and
Boqueronas, or white anchovies in vinegar. The zarzeula de mariscos is
a Spanish variation of bouillabaisse with a saffron broth. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
ROCK-N-SAKE OF NEW ORLEANS
823 Fulton St., 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com
Sip saketinis at
the bar before dining at this contemporary Japanese hotspot. The tuna
ceviche features slices of lemon-and-lime-marinated tuna with green
onion and ponzu and Sriracha sauce. Choose from chicken, seafood or
vegetables in yakisoba noodles. Reservations accepted for large
parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
228 Poydras St., Harrah's Hotel,
587-7099; www.ruthschris.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily,
brunch Sat.-Sun.
SUGAR HOUSE
315 Julia St., Embassy Suites, 525-1993
Sugar
House patrons enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine in a dining room looking
out on the Warehouse District. The Cajun sampler consists of crawfish
pie, jambalaya and file gumbo. Steak Delmonico is either grilled or
blackened, and meat falls off the bone of baby-back ribs. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SUN RAY GRILL
1051 Annunciation St., 566-0021; www.sunraygrill.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
TOMMY'S CUISINE
746 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com
Italian
and Creole cuisine mingle on Tommy's eclectic menu. Baked oysters Tommy
are topped with pancetta, roasted red pepper and Romano cheese.
Crabmeat Sardou features steamed artichoke, spinach and jumbo lump
crabmeat with hollandaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$$
TOMMY'S WINE BAR
752 Tchoupitoulas St., 525-4790; www.tommysneworleans.com
The
wine bar offers an artisanal cheese plate or items from the menu of the
adjoining restaurant Tommy's Cuisine. No reservations. Dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$$
UGLY DOG SALOON
401 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net
The
saloon's grill offers a large selection of sandwiches, burgers and
platters of barbecue served with sides like chili beans with sour cream
or sweet and spicy coleslaw. Pulled pork is slow-cooked shoulder roast
brushed with the saloon's tangy sauce. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
VIC'S KANGAROO CAFE
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, a daily sandwich special, chicken and sausage
jambalaya and other hearty fare. The bar serves many Aussie wines and
beers. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.
$
WOLFE'S IN THE WAREHOUSE
859 Convention Center Blvd., 613-2882;
www.wolfesinthewarehouse.com
Chef
Tom Wolfe combines a refined touch and rustic dishes at his elegant
Warehouse District bistro. Foie gras tops house-made duck sausage in
one appetizer. Signature entrees include panko-crusted redfish with
spinach and smoked Gouda-infused crab veloute. Reservations
recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
WESTBANK
ALGIERS
DIMARTINO'S FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTAS
3900 Gen. DeGaulle
Drive., 392-1150; www.dimartinos.com
DiMartino's is
known for muffulettas and roast beef sandwiches. Other options include
salads, burgers, seafood platters and hot plates such as shrimp
etouffee, chicken parmigiana, and spaghetti and meatballs or Italian
sausage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
DRY DOCK CAFÉ
133 Delaronde St., 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com
Take
the ferry to Algiers Point disembark at Dry Dock for a casual menu of
burgers, sandwiches and entrees. Order a burger topped with grilled
onions, mushrooms, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Crawfish Maureenica
features crawfish tails tossed with pasta in Parmesan cream sauce. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
OLIVE BRANCH CAFE
5163 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com
See
Mid-City section for restaurant description.
RENDEZ VOUS CAFE
3001 Gen. de Gaulle Drive, 367-6013: www.myrendezvouscafe.com
Rendez
Vous offers an extensive menu rounding up everything from taco salad to
Mediterranean dishes like chicken shawarma and shish kebabs. Dinner
entrees include steaks, fried chicken and chicken Alfredo pasta.
Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, open 24 hours
Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
TOUT DE SUITE
347 Verret St., 362-2264
This Algiers Point
eatery offers changing breakfast specials such as sweet potato
pancakes. Lunch and early dinner fare include options like chicken
panino with applewood-smoked bacon, provolone, basil aioli and grilled
peppers. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily.
Credit cards. $
GRETNA
BEEF CONNECTION
501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 366-3275
The Beef
Connection is known for thick-cut T-bones and rib-eyes, filets and New
York strips. During lunch, steak entrees include a choice of sides like
potatoes or broccoli au gratin. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
CAFE DIBLASI
1801 Stumpf Blvd., Terrytown, 361-3106; ww.cafediblasi.com
Grilled sausage
and peppers and chicken Parmesan are favorites at this traditional
Italian café. For something special try signature dishes like
veal DiBlasi, a pan-fried cutlet topped with crabmeat and lemon cream
sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$
CAFE ETIENNE
423 10th St., Gretna, 309-4072
This new cafe's
menu ranges from local classics such as barbecued shrimp and red beans
and rice on Mondays to steaks and original creations. Amberjack is
topped with a trio of sauces. Desserts include dense coconut cake.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
CHRISTINA'S EMPRESS OF CHINA
429 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 392-3939;
www.empressofchina.net
Christina
Tsang's restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes as
well as specialty entrees such as the Emperor's lo mein, boneless
chicken, beef and shrimp over angel hair pasta. Reservations
recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards.
$
CLEMENTINE'S BELGIAN BISTROT
2505 Whitney Ave., Gretna,
366-3995; www.bistrogallerie.com
Share
one of the bistrot's four tasty mussel dishes for a classic taste of
Belgium. Both entree and dessert crepes are popular. There also is a
good selection of Belgian beers. Reservations recommended. Lunch
Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
COMMON GROUNDS
335 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 227-2200
Check
out Common Grounds' regular breakfast specials with boudin sausage and
short stacks. For lunch and dinner, you can't go wrong with the
artichoke Amelia, a well-seasoned casserole-like dish with artichoke
hearts, breadcrumbs and cream. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
DE-NO SEAFOOD
505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 362-4608
De-No's
redfish and crab cake dishes are topped with crawfish cream sauce and
served over angel hair pasta. Other entrees include a 14-oz. rib-eye,
half a fried chicken and a grilled chicken platter, all served with
your choice of sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GAMBINO'S BAKERY
300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 391-0600; www.gambinos.info
The bakery
serves pies, petit fours, doberge cakes and more. King cakes are
available year-round. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.
$
GATTUSO'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & RESTAURANT
435 Huey P. Long
Ave., Gretna, 368-1114; www.gattusosdeli.com
Try the
Courthouse Special: a half-pound burger piled with corned beef and
melted Swiss cheese. Salads, sandwiches and wraps satisfy those with
lighter appetites. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
GROUND PAT'I GRILLE AND BAR
11 West Bank Expwy., Gretna,
367-9512
See Kenner section for restaurant description.
HOA HONG/9 ROSES
1100 Stephens St., Gretna, 366-7665
Savor
exotic dishes at 9 Roses, such as the vermicelli noodle bowl or sugar
cane shrimp (ground shrimp wrapped around a stalk of sugarcane).
Grilled beef, shrimp and squid can be cooked right at your table.
Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$
HOOTERS
2781 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 393-7177; www.hooterslouisiana.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
IHOP
151 West Bank Expwy., Gretna, 366-4177; www.ihop.com
See French Quarter section
for restaurant description.
JOHNNY & JACKIE'S CAFE & GRILL
326 Huey P. Long Ave.,
Gretna, 362-8690
The seafood platter at Johnny & Jackie's
features shrimp, oysters, catfish and fries and is served with salad.
The special combo po-boy comes with sliced roast beef cooked in brown
gravy plus ham, Swiss and American cheeses. Reservations accepted for
large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks.
$
KIM SON
349 Whitney Ave., Gretna, 366-2489
Kim Son offers
both Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, particularly Cantonese and
Szechuan dishes. Popular menu items include hot-and-sour soup, Gulf
fish seasoned in a special black bean sauce, and salt-baked shrimp,
scallops and lobster. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS BREAKFAST & PANCAKE HOUSE
101 Lapalco Blvd.,
Gretna, 394-7272
Breakfast diners can choose from a large menu
including omelets, pancakes, sausage, and liver and onions. The lunch
menu features po-boys and entrees such shrimp pasta, which features
shrimp in white sauce served over fettuccine. No reservations.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
O'BRIEN'S GRILLE
2020 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna,
391-7229
O'Brien's is a steakhouse with hearty portions and big
flavors. Aside from beef entrees, try the honey-soy glazed salmon
served with stir-fried vegetables and balsamic reduction. The
potato-crusted fillet of mahi mahi comes with roasted vegetables and
Creole beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
O'HENRY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
710 Terry Pkwy., Gretna, 433-4111;
www.ohenrys.com
See
Carrollton section for restaurant description.
PHO TAU BAY
113 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 368-9846
Pho Tau
Bay ladles more than 20 different varieties of pho, the flavorful
Vietnamese soup, with beef, pork or seafood. Other popular menu items
include goi chon, spring rolls with spicy peanut sauce, and other
Vietnamese rice and noodle dishes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
THE RED MAPLE RESTAURANT
1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, 367-0935;
www.theredmaple.com
This
West Bank eatery has been serving steaks and Louisiana seafood since
1963. Daily specials include all-you-can-eat king crab and boiled
shrimp. Thursdays brings 25-cent raw or 50-cent charbroiled oysters.
Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $$$
RED PALACE RESTAURANT
1025 West Bank Expwy., Gretna,
366-7071
This Chinese restaurant's extensive menu includes lo mein
dishes, curries, pot stickers and more. Soft-shell crab is served with
crawfish sauce. Other dishes include the Red Palace steak with onions
and mushrooms. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and
dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$
SPECIALTY ITALIAN BISTRO
2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna,
391-1090
This West Bank bistro serves familiar Italian dishes like
spinach lasagna with creamy Alfredo sauce. For the less traditional,
try the Philly cheese steak pizza, with onions, bell pepper and roast
beef layered on a cheesy pie. Delivery available. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SUN RAY GRILL
2600 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 391-0053;
www.sunraygrill.com
See
Metairie section for restaurant description.
TAN DINH
1705 Lafayette St., Gretna, 361-8008
Tan Dinh
offers an extensive menu of Vietnamese cuisine, including beef- and
chicken-broth soups with vermicelli noodles. Special dishes include
pan-seared goat with lemon grass in spicy peanut sauce and slowly
simmered goat curry topped with assorted nuts and Vietnamese herbs. No
reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $
THANH THANH
131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 368-8678
Thanh
Thanh prepares a wide array of Vietnamese dishes and some other Asian
favorites. There are five different types of rice paper-wrapped spring
rolls. Pho soups are popular. The restaurant also offers some Thai
dishes include pad Thai and some American breakfast options in the
morning. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
HARVEY
ALLIGATOR PEAR
1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 342-2640; www.alligatorpearcafe.com
The
eclectic menu stretches from burgers, po-boys, salads and pizzas to
Asian-inspired wok dishes. The large seafood platter holds a pile of
fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, french fries and hush puppies with
cocktail and tartar sauces on the side. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BROTHERS OLE' NEW ORLEANS CAFE
1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey,
366-1073
Downhome New Orleans classics share Brothers' menu with
some distinctive dishes, like the fried seafood muffuletta and homemade
chili. Thursday's plate lunch is white beans with pork chops, sausage
or catfish. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
CAFE DITALI'S
2104 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 361-0058
Dishes
like crab cake Parmesan and meat-filled calzones keep diners coming
back to Cafe Ditali's. Specials include chicken pomodori, which is
loaded with onions, bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and covered in
two sauces. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHEVY'S FRESH MEX
1201 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 368-2100;
www.chevys.com
See Metairie
section for restaurant description.
CHINA DOLL
830 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 366-8822
China Doll
offers Chinese staples like Emperor's lo mein and crab rangoons, which
are fried wontons filled with cream cheese and crabmeat. Comfort food
favorites include sweet-and-sour chicken and wonton soup. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CLEOPATRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
2701 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey,
361-1113; www.cleopatramediterraneancuisine.com
At
Cleopatra, white linen tablecloths, Syrian lamps and Egyptian decor set
the stage for Mediterranean favorites like hummus, baba ghanoush and
tabbouleh. The tahini salad combines cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley,
tahini and lemon juice. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PARROT PETE'S
1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-9780: www.parrotpetes.com
The Pete's
Plate breakfast includes two eggs any style, toast and choices of ham,
bacon or sausage and grits or potatoes. The Southwest wrap bundles
avocado, black beans, corn salsa, pepper Jack cheese, lettuce and
tomato in a flour tortilla and chicken is an optional addition. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $
ROYAL PALM
1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 644-4100; www.royalpalmrestaurant.com
For
an appetizer, try the tasso and shrimp in garlic cream sauce and pepper
jelly grits. The surf and turf entree pairs an 8-oz. filet with
demi-glace and half a Maine lobster served with drawn butter and
julienne vegetables and mashed potatoes on the side. Reservations
recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
TENNOU SUSHI BAR
1818 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey,
366-3898
Tennou serves a full range of sushi, creative rolls and
cooked Japanese dishes. The Hawaiian roll features shrimp tempura, snow
crab, mango and smelt roe. For entrees, try the fish fry with sushi
rice, which comes with spicy tuna, eel sauce and spicy sauce.
Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $$
TODARO'S RESTAURANT
2701 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-8522;
www.todarosrestaurant.com
Todaro's
shrimp Anthony features shrimp tossed with marinara, bacon and green
onions served over angel hair pasta. Homemade Italian classics include
spaghetti with Italian sausage and roasted red peppers and onions.
Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards.
$$
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ADAM'S CATFISH HOUSE
8523 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 392-0541;
www.adamscatfish.com
Catfish is
the name of the game at Adam's, where the fried or grilled fillets are
served in daunting portions with sides of coleslaw or hush puppies. The
catfish salad with egg and tartar sauce is a must-try. No reservations.
Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
DIMARTINO'S FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTAS
1788 Carol Sue Ave.,
Terrytown, 392-1150; 6641 West Bank Expwy., Marrero, 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com
See Westbank
— Algiers section for restaurant description.
DITALI'S PIZZA
8160 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 393-1160
This
classic pizza restaurant is a cousin to Cafe Ditali's. In addition to
thin-crust pies, Ditali's serves favorites from the cafe's menu like
Philly cheese steaks and chicken Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DOUBLE DRAGON
8236 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 433-4333
Szechuan,
Mandarin and Cantonese dishes shine at Double Dragon. Popular dishes
include General Tso's chicken and spicy kung pao shrimp. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
JAN'S CAJUN RESTAURANT
4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte,
689-2748
Jan's offers a variety of seafood dishes. The seafood
platter combines fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, stuffed crab,
stuffed shrimp and french fries. Chicken Parmesan features a fried
breast topped with mozzarella and homemade sauce. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
MARKET WEGO
100 Westbank Expwy., Westwego, 436-9966
Located
in the Westwego Shrimp Lot, Market Wego offers po-boys, homemade
sausage and freshly boiled crawfish. Fried seafood po-boys and
sandwiches with green onion sausage are house specialties. No
reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MO'S PIZZA
1112 Avenue H, Westwego, 341-9650; www.mospizza.net
Mo's serves its
extra-large pizzas by the pie or slice. Muffalettas are stacked with
Italian cold cuts, provolone and homemade olive salad and served warm.
Daily specials include hot sausage po-boys on Wednesdays and bread
pudding on Thursdays. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner
Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
MOSCA'S
4137 Hwy. 90 W., Avondale, 436-9942
Mosca's menu
isn't large, but the individual entrees are, so be prepared to share
them family style. Try signature dishes like oysters Mosca, spicy
chicken cacciatore, and spaghetti and meatballs. The whole chicken in
pieces is pan fried with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and white wine.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only.
NEW ORLEANS BREAKFAST & PANCAKE HOUSE
1673 Barataria Blvd.,
Marrero, 267-0752
See Westbank — Gretna section for
restaurant description.
OLIVE BRANCH CAFE
1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 348-2008;
www.olivebranchcafe.com
See
Mid-City section for restaurant description.
RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES
7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point,
689-7834; www.desfamilles.com
This house on
the edge of Jean Lafitte National Park specializes in local seafood.
The soft-shell crab Foster is topped with artichoke bottoms and white
wine. Shrimp Diane is served over angel hair pasta with green onions,
mushrooms and garlic butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner
Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
VOLEO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, 689-2482;
www.voleosrestaurant.com
The
variety at Voleo's ranges from sandwiches and pizza to Bavarian
specials like bratwurst and Wienerschnitzel. The seafood pizza is
topped with shrimp, crawfish and crabmeat. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner Mon., Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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