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 201 reasons to eat Louisiana cooking |
201, Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 561 0007 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Master chefs, Jason Andres, an ex-apprentice of Emeril's NOLA, and Clint Whitemore, who gleaned his knowledge at the Grill Room of the Windsor Court Hotel, are the masterminds behind this popular eatery. While it is one of the newer establishments on the New Orleans restaurant scene, the unadorned decor compels diners to focus on the food. The contemporary Louisiana cuisine more than compensates for the lack of ambiance and fluff. Menu items vary from sautéed red snapper on a crawfish potato hash to Creole fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and mustard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superior Southern cuisine |
720 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 7788 http://www.patout.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. In 1985, Food and Wine magazine named Chef/Owner Alex Patout one of the best chefs in the country. Subdued lighting gives this popular establishment an air of romantic mystery. Superior Creole cuisine and fine wine have made this a favorite place to dine for locals as well as visitors. Entrees include Cajun Smothered Roasted Duck ($18), Louisiana Seafood Pasta ($16), and other inventive Creole specialties. What would good food be without good service? The staff here makes sure all your dining needs are met with style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creole cuisine served in high style |
813 Bienville St New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 523 5433/ +1 866 230 8891 http://www.arnauds.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A dream that began with Arnaud Cazenave in 1918 lives on today. In 1978 the restaurant was acquired by Archie and Jane Casbarian and restored to its original splendor. The refurbished mosaic tile floor, as well as interior columns and antique ceiling fans, recapture the aura or early 20th century New Orleans. This grande dame of Creole cuisine is a sparkling jewel in the crown of New Orleans' fine restaurants. The menu features classic dishes as well as more nouvelle creations. Always excellent is the Shrimp Arnaud in remoulade sauce, the Oyster Stew and the Beef Wellington. Of course, the favorite for dessert is the fine Creme Brulee. Dinner entrees start at $24. A lunch menu features a less expensive table d'hote (fixed-price) selection along with an a la carte menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fancy continental cuisine |
300 Bourbon Street Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 586 0300 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This prestigious restaurant located inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel serves a delicious continental blend of French-Creole fare. Arched windows afford views of a large courtyard that overflows with greenery and flowers. Baked oysters are presented on the half shell under a sauce made with leeks and Parmesan cheese. Salmon is nestled under a light phyllo crust while grilled pork chops and shrimp are served in a spicy tomato sauce. A good time to sample a bit of all these table pleasures would be the Friday seafood buffet or the Sunday jazz brunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Light Cajun/Creole fare |
733 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 528 9206 http://www.hotelmaisondeville.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located just steps from bawdy Bourbon Street, this restaurant's fans come from miles around to get a taste of Creole-American combos with a modern twist. This intimate little bistro is crammed full of tables. You may even feel as though you are dining with twenty instead of just two. But the soft light of wall lamps hung to reflect light onto the impressionist oils tends to tone down the sense of claustrophobia. In pleasant weather you may dine on the umbrella-shaded patio. Creations from the kitchen reflect a light Creole taste with modern American influences. For example: barbecue shrimp with New Orleans rice cakes, smart salads, or grilled salmon with pecan flavored wild rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family recipes of Cajun dishes |
401 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 3386 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the Central Business District, adjacent to the French Qaurter, this establishment boasts the title of the oldest Cajun restaurant in New Orleans. An old New Orleans ambiance surrounds you as you dine on great food, served by a friendly staff. The dining room is cosy and the staff is charming. The kitchen has served authentic cajun dishes from family recipes since 1950. The five course crawfish sampler is recommended. The turtle soup and oyster omelet are also quite good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oysters and mussels |
144 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70131 United States +1 504 522 0111 http://www.bourbonhouse.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This is a many leveled restaurant renowned for its fresh seafood delicacies cooked in a delectable cross between colonial French and southern American styles. The main dining room and the private dining rooms are done in beautiful wrought iron reminiscent of the European architectural legacy left behind. When you are at Bourbons you could always let the Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch tingle your insides with fresh sea fare for company. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culinary phenomenon |
417 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 9711 http://www.brennansneworleans.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This building, which dates back to 1798, was acquired by the Brennan family in 1943 and transformed into a stunning restaurant with 12 elegantly decorated dining rooms. A beautiful courtyard of magnolia trees and picturesque fountains create the perfect dining atmosphere. Begin breakfast with a Brandy Milk Punch, followed by any one of exquisite entrees, such as Eggs Hussarde, a Brennan's original. Dinner also offers a delightful assortment of delectable options. For dessert, try the famous Bananas Foster, another creation of Brennan's epicureans. Jackets are required for dinner, and reservations are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern Louisiana cuisine |
723 Dante Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 7610 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This renovated Victorian cottage is owned and operated by Marna Brigsten, who has created a Victorian era atmosphere modernized to meet the dining needs of today's patrons. This quaint cottage is home to award-winning meals that set the tone for a dining experience to remember. The menu, which changes daily, offers only freshest ingredients. Try the seared tuna, Shrimp Remoulade or the fantastic pork tenderlion. An evening special Tuesday through Thursday features a three course meal for only $14.95. Make reservations well in advance, as this place is popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic French Creole cuisine |
819 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 581 3866 http://www.broussards.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Built in 1834, this home was once known as the Borello Mansion. In 1920, Joseph Broussard and his wife Rosalie Borello opened the lower level of this mansion to the public as a small restaurant. The subtle elegance and the imperial decor are reminiscent of Napoleonic days gone by. Broussard's Parisian culinary training, coupled with his demand for perfection, made this a five-star restaurant. Now under the direction of Gunter Preuss, the standard remains just as high and the dishes are equally delectable. Choose from such Creole classics as Pompano Napoleais, or baked filet of redfish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southern with a Mexican flair |
3162 Dauphine Street New Orleans, LA 70117-6727 United States +1 504 944 4445 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This neighborhood eatery is located in an ancient building that was once a pharmacy. Its tiny open-air cafe features lovingly prepared Southern food complemented with Mexican flair. Several tables, a small bar, and paintings by a local artist create a homey casual feel in this off-the-beaten-path eatery. Good appetizer choices are the Mexican Skins or the Crawfish Quesadillas. Opt for the barbecue combo of ribs and chicken and arm yourself with extra napkins. Vegans should take note; they also serve an excellent grilled vegetable platter with a baked potato. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creole with soul |
901 Louisiana Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 5271 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This old white clapboard building is located near the uptown riverfront. Frills are few and far between in this dining room of bare top tables and walls covered with fish prints. Specialties of the house include fresh vegetables, hearty fruit pies, fried green tomatoes, stuffed pork chops and boiled beef brisket. It is a great place for a weekend breakfast or brunch. This classic New Orleans eatery has recently been renovated, and is under new management. Voted "Best Neigborhood Restaraunt in Uptown New Orleans" by Where Y'at Magazine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Creole with class |
3127 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 945 5635 http://www.cafedegas.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The 19th-century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, once lived in the fashionable Creole district. This is a charming place to eat outdoors, but with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on Esplanande Avenue, this chic neighborhood restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere whether you dine on a cool evening or a sunny afternoon. This casual but classy experience offers a variety of French fare. Reservations for parties of three or more are required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gateway to the French Market |
1000 North Peters Street French Quarter New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 7418 http://www.cafegumbolaya.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This restaurant is located in the historic Red Store building on the Mississippi River across the street from the French Market. The casual upscale dining rooms are simply decorated with a few paintings depicting scenes of New Orleans past and present. There is also an open air patio that offers a view of the bussling tourists and locals in the French Market. The staff is attentive and knowledgable of local cuisine. Specialties include the Pasta Jambalaya with smoked Andouille sausage with Gulf shrimp and ripe tomatoes, the Grilled Snapper Orleans topped with sauteed artichokes and mushrooms, and the Crawfish Napoleon: a stuffed pastry filled with crawfish and a spicy crème sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic Southern Elegance |
912 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 412 8965 http://www.princessofmonaco.co... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter inside the Princess of Monaco Carriage House & Courtyard, Cafe Amelie offers a welcome refuge from the busy streets. As the former home of Alice Heine, the first American Princess of Monaco, the courtyard and carriage house provide an exquisite, romantic dining atmosphere. The kitchen uses only fresh, local ingredients for its small, but mighty menu which captures the flavor of the city with its southern Creole and Cajun cuisine. Try the New Orleans Pan Fried Crab Cakes with citrus drizzle or the Creole Lamb Chops. Dinner can get pricey, but you get what you pay for in service and ambiance. Patrons can also enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Front for the Culinary Institute of New Orleans |
2100 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 2433 http://www.ci-no.com/menus/ind... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Garden District restaurant is a front for The Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Opened in late 1996, it is staffed with professional waiters and chefs-in-training. A striking dining room, with a wall of windows, provides a view of a candle filled wrought iron vine. The menu boasts Italian fare, with familiar Creole flavors. Dishes include Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Andremoulade, Crabmeat Ravigote with Poached Asparagus, Smoked Trout, and Lobster with Mushroom Bisque. Desserts are divine. Spoil your tongue with the Banana Tarlette, Apple Tart, or Creme Brulee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great restaurant! |
3835 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 4924 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This quaint cathedral has an atmosphere of reverance rarely found outside of religious institutions. Tall stained glass windows and cathedral ceilings are features of this house of dining. Their terrific blend of French and New Orleans Creole cuisine makes for a quiet, but quintessential, memory of table pleasures in the Crescent City. Menu favorites include the Filet of Fish smothered in a Meuniere Amandine Beuree Noir sauce, the Grilled Duckling served with a Tabasco and orange demi-glaze sauce, and the Gulf Shrimp sauteed with fresh vegetables and garlic, flamed in brandy and covered with a Dijon butter sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy Creole |
6100 Annunciation Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 895 1111 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This contemporary bistro located Uptown offers upscale yet comfortable dining. The decor is minimal with neutral gray walls and ceiling fans above the bentwood chairs and white linen tablecloths. The easy, sophisticated charm is a favorite with professional and business types from nearby uptown neighborhoods. Dishes are imaginative twists on New Orleans favorites. Specialties include the fresh sautéed fish in cream sauce flavored with crawfish stock and fried oysters matched with Brie. The cozy bar is known for its single-malt scotch selection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Hot Spot For Great Hamburgers |
900 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116-3121 United States +1 504 598 1010 http://www.clovergrill.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A perfect place to watch Mardi Gras crowds on the Quarter from its big windows, Clover Grill is well known for hamburgers. The eleven red stools along the diner counter are a great place to be seated and to drink in the place. The Pork Chop and Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs is finger licking good. If you don't fancy what's on the menu, feel free to make your own burger or omelette! The juke box fills the room with foot-tapping music. Laugh your heart out leafing through Clover's humourous menu. The friendly staff, casual atmosphere makes it a hit with the locals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rustic Southern spices |
930 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 588 2123 http://www.cochonrestaurant.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Cochon restaurant is proof of joint chef and owner, Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski's love for Southern life. Come here to cherish authentic Cajun cuisine with its full bodied rustic spices and country flavors. All the food items are fresh from the farm along with home cured sausages, smoked bacon and head cheese. Roasted meat from a wood burning oven and locally sourced seafood are Cochon's specialties. Bourbons, beer, cocktails and wines blend with the Southern tone. Homely wooden seating with steel bar and open kitchen is great for casual dining. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic restaurant |
714 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 3500 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This historic restaurant is a favorite of the tourist crowd. It has served home-style classic Creole dishes for over 50 years. It is best known for serving calas, a hard-to-find Creole rice cake that is extremely popular for breakfast. Other dishes include salad Jayne, seafood gumbo, red beans and rice, fried chicken, seafood platter, omelets, bread pudding, and fruit cobblers. The attire is casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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"Best restaurant in the United States" |
1403 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 899 8221 http://www.commanderspalace.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. No list of New Orleans' restaurants would be complete without Commander's Palace. Voted "Best Restaurant in the United States" in 1996 by the James Beard Foundation, this fine southern establishment lives up to its reputation with exceptional cuisine and a dining experience you will not soon forget. One piece of the package here is the wait staff: the efficient servers are attentive rather than officious. Dining rooms vary in size from large to intimate in this modified 1880s Victorian house. Commander's Palace is particularly known for its turtle soup. Other standouts include the Mississippi Roasted Quail Stuffed with Creole Crawfish Sausage and, for dessert, the Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé. There is also an excellent wine list with suggestions for each entree. Enjoy 25-cent martinis during lunch. Jackets are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Court of Two Sisters |
613 Royal St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 7261 http://www.courtoftwosisters.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Two Creole sisters who originally owned a notions shop serving only the finest of ladies established this appropriately named restaurant. Constructed in 1880, the restaurant stands on the same site as their first establishment. This historic building is enveloped in an ambiance found only in the Vieux Carre. The main reason to visit this restaurant is for its Jazz Brunch Buffet. It features more than 60 dishes including meat, fowl, fish, vegetables, fresh fruits, homemade bread and pastries. Overall, this Creole dining experience will capture your heart as well as your taste buds. World-renowned food and a courtyard equally impressive makes this a dining experience not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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"Be nice or leave" |
428, Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121 United States +1 504 833 2722 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Crabby Jack's, a one-time seafood store, is a popular lunch eatery offering a real touch of New Orleans. You will want to try their fried chicken with just a touch of spice that will keep you coming back for more. Their Blackened Fish and Slow Roasted Duck Po-Boy are house specialties that are worth making a special trip for. Despite its off-putting moniker, Crabby Jack's will leave you anything but crabby when you drop in for a bite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality food and beer |
527 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 0571 +1 888 819 9330 (Reservations) http://www.crescentcitybrewhou... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This restored French Quarter building is home to quality food and four types of brewed "in house" beer. Music for your listening pleasure as well as art for you viewing make this a fine dining and drinking experience. The focus of this restaurant is on large portions and freshness. They cut and prepare all their own meat and fish daily. Menu favorites include the baked oysters (prepared with either spinach, eggplant or crabmeat), Red Stallion mussels, Vietnamese Bouillabaisse, and Louisiana Quail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant dining of days gone by |
833 Poydras Street Le Pavillion Hotel New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 3111 http://www.lepavillon.com/crys... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Crystal Room is a long-standing symbol of elegant dining with superior cuisine. Under the cooking magic of executive Chef Lisa Hanson, this is one of the top steak houses in New Orleans. Swing music fromthe 1930s, 1940s and 1950s attracts a dance crowd. Whether you are there for the food or the music, a complimenary basket of fresh breads with herbal butter is provided. Soft candlelight and opulent chandeliers create an aura of romance. The surrounding tall columns and fine art work that adorn the walls provide a majestic presence. You may choose from 14-oz ribeyes or 12-oz double cut pork chops with plum and apple compote or opt for the grilled salmon and tuna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans cuisine at its best |
4501 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70115-1519 United States +1 504 894 9880 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Richard Benz, formerly of Gautreau's, has mastered the "new" New Orleans cuisine making this a dining hotspot. This casual spot with comfortable seating is a collaboration of home and contemporary styles. They complement each other nicely inside pumpkin colored walls adorned with hand-painted plates and vases of fresh flowers. The atmosphere is upscale casual. Start with the Pain Perdu or the fried oysters. For dinner opt for one of its many choices of Smoked Whole Fish, or go for the Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish. Decadent delights for the sweet tooth include Coconut Mango Creme Brulee, and the Tchoupitoulas Tcheese cake. A wine list of whites and reds are sold by the glass or by the bottle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maison Dupuy's restaurant |
1001 Toulouse St New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 522 8800 http://www.maisondupuy.com/Dom... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Chef Dominique Macqret reigns over this nationally acclaimed restaurant. It is conveniently located in the French Quarter within the Maison Dupuy hotel. The dining room is a vision of white linen elegance. There is also a courtyard for dining out of doors when the weather permits. The menu makes a strong French impression with an even stronger Louisiana flair. The menu changes with the season and varies depending on what are the freshest available ingredients. Breads and pastries are made fresh daily. The dress for lunch and dinner requires a jacket. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family friendly |
501 Pine Street (Loyola University's Broadway Campus) New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 5451 http://dunbarscreolecooking.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This modest uptown eatery is a true family affair putting granddaughters and son-in-laws to work in both the front and back of the restaurant. While your first impression may be that this is a little hole in the wall, it is actually quite big on character. Serving soul food for your mental comfort makes it even larger than life where cuisine is concerned. Menu features include Okra with Shrimp, Greens with Turkey Necks, Candied Yams, Peas, and Cornbread and Biscuits. There is also a great Fried Catfish and Gumbo with a side of Potato Salad. Breakfast offers Smoked Sausage, Pancakes and Fried Liver or Porkchops with Grits. There is no need for reservations as they boast 100 seats upstairs, plus another 100 downstairs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top quality steaks |
700 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 1485 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This popular steak house occupies an 18th-century building that has been a landmark in the Crescent City for over 40 years. Dining here is like stepping into the Mardi Gras scene year round. The Carnival spirit and decor are sure indicators as to why this steak house is so popular. Dine with a view overlooking Bourbon Street and enjoy many delicious choices including steak, seafood and the ever-popular Creole and Cajun specialties. The kitchen serves lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Emeril's newest creation |
1300 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 4937 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This turn-of-the-century restaurant has operated out of an old New Orleans home since 1895. Since its re-establishment in 1997, the restaurant has been in the hands of world-famous chef, Emeril Lagasse. Warm Southern hospitality, as well as memorable food, makes this a popular spot with locals and visitors. As expected, the menu boasts classic items revitalized with Lagasse's inventive style of Creole cuisine. Appetizers include Turtle au Sherry and Emeril's Barbecue Shrimp. Entrees include Pan Roasted Mississippi Farm Raised Quail, Sautéd Rainbow Trout and Hickory Roasted Duck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Creole-Cajun restaurant |
800 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 528 9393 http://www.emerils.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A renovated warehouse in the Arts District is home to the flagship restaurant of star chef Emeril Lagasse. This world class dining experience will titillate your taste buds with the finest in Creole cooking and award-winning wines. The chiefly seafood menu includes such signature dishes as Portuguese-Style Steamed Clams and Mussels, Smoked Salmon, and Sundried Tomato Cheesecake. The building's original brick walls and existing water pipes have been rejuvenated into a contemporary jazz decor. Private dining rooms are available for parties or businesses lunches. Valet parking is offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great for drinks, lunches, and meetings |
600 South Peter St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 8544 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Conveniently located just two blocks from the Convention Center, this is a great place for lunch, relaxing with a few drinks, or holding a business meeting. The elegant upstairs hall can accommodate 50-500 people for conventions and private parties. The upstairs balcony overlooks the bustling activity of the Lafayette Pedestrian Mall. The simple and delicious bar-food menu includes hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and traditional New Orleans gumbo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Balcony dining and piano |
2600 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117 United States +1 504 945 2222 http://www.feelingscafe.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Dating back to the late 1700s, this cafe was once a slave quarters and an old Creole storehouse. The current incarnation has been in business since 1979. Careful restoration has preserved this historic place, making your dining experience all the more memorable. Favorite dishes include chicken Florentine, Catfish Pecan and Duck Bigarade. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its delightful peanut butter pie. You may want to dine on the patio or try the balcony on weekends while the piano player tickles the keys on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:30p to 11:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz and blues club |
714 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 558 0872 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This off-the-beaten-path jazz and blues club is only three blocks from Bourbon Street, but it seems a world apart. With a swank atmosphere that is smooth and laid back, it is comparable to the clubs of the '20s and '30s. A complete bar and food service are included in the art-deco interior dining room and lounge. The Spicy Creole Gumbo, made with chicken, shrimp, crab and sausage, is arguably one of the best in the city. Other menu favorites include Herb Garlic Pasta, Shrimp with sauteed vegetables and Falafel and Hummus platter. As for drinks, try the Funky Butt Juice. The cover charge varies by performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uptown hangout & diner |
8117 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 0067 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located on the riverside of Carrollton, this hamburger haven/hangout plays host to an eclectic group of nine-to-fivers. Play a game of pool while waiting for lunch or dinner to be served. Inexpensive entrees include Chicken Quesadillas with Salsa and Tortilla Chips. Another good choice is the more traditional Filet Mignon (grilled or blackened) or Yellow Fin Tuna Filet. Make sure to ask about the Crawfish Boils, which are a New Orleans tradition. There is also a good selection of dishes to please the vegetarian diner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old favorite with a new twist |
1728 Soniat Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 7397 http://ebiz.hibernia.com/gautr... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. All of the fixtures from the old days of Gautreau's fill the rooms (even the tin ceiling) including the old New Orleans photographs and the famous apothecary cabinet from the original drug store. Since the menus change seasonally, try the marinated shrimp and Dungeness crab when you spot them on the menu. Recent favorite entrees include Sautéed Tilapia and Shrimp with Basmati rice, Arugula and Chile Mango Sauce or the Roasted Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans. The pastry chef has mastered a fine Honey Orange Creme Brulee and delightful Triple Layer Cheesecake of chocolate, maple pecan and almond selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Creole dining |
630 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 1486 http://www.gumboshop.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Enjoy traditional and contemporary Creole cuisine in the casual elegance of a restored 1794 cottage. Muraled dining room walls and a lovely garden patio set the stage for a delightful dining experience found only in the heart of the Vieux Carre. A full menu of salads, sandwiches, daily specials and fresh fish are complimented by a large selection of wines by the glass. Menus are available in Spanish, French, Japanese and Braille. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A complete bakery |
4037 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121 United States +1 504 837 0190 / +1 800 442 1342 (Toll Free) http://www.haydelbakery.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Three generations of Haydel's have been serving delicious confections for many years. This full-line bakery specializes in the "Cakes of the Crescent City." Also available are Cajun kringles, doberge, wedding and birthday cakes. In addition to cakes, Haydel's has everything from donuts and brownies to cookies and croissants, and each one is a true treat. They also cater conventions and fill mail orders year round with overnight air delivery to your door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Service and Style |
827 1/2 Toulouse New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 571 2888 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Enjoy an elegant dining experience with classic Creole cuisine by renowned Chefs Ed and Hillary Moise at Hillary's on Toulouse. Emphasizing service and fine cuisine, the restaurant specializes in Cajun, Creole, and seafood dishes. Hillary's caters to both locals and travelers; it is the perfect place for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. The attire is business casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music and tasty cuisine |
225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 2624 http://www.hob.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe creator Issac B. Tigrett, this enterprise has grown into a multi-dimensional entertainment company featuring top-name blues, jazz and contemporary acts. Adjacent to each "Music Hall" is a juke joint-inspired restaurant serving "Mississippi Delta-Style" cuisine. Try the slow smoked baby back ribs, the Pacific Rim Tuna Steak or the cedar pan roasted salmon and finish off with the White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans Creole cuisine |
8324 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118-2044 United States +1 504 861 0886 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Still a relative newbie on the competitive restaurant scene, this little cafe is conveniently located next to the popular Maple Leaf Bar. The cafe is under the direction of Jacques Leonardi and his right hand man, Austin Leslie. Plastic flap walls and tables with floral, plastic tablecloths give it a casual feel. Despite the decor, crowds flock to this café. The food is delicious and the prices are even better. Entrees of Chicken-Fried Venison in Wild Mushroom Gravy, and Grilled Duck Breast in Orange Soy Glaze come specially recommended. All entrees include a house salad and two side dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family Style Dining |
3001 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2232 United States +1 504 891 0997 http://www.joeyksrestaurant.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This delightfully old fashioned restaurant is a solid family oriented establishment. Simply casual without a lot of fuss is the overall picture of Joey K's. With patrons that vary from the single businessman to a couple with children, this is an eatery for all walks of life. Depending on the day of the week you can enjoy, corned beef and cabbage ,lamb shank and mustard greens or meatloaf. But never fear, on any given day you may have pan fried trout topped with crab meat and shrimp, the fabulous gumbo, fried seafood platters and a children's menu of grilled cheese or spaghetti with meatballs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous Creole cuisine |
530 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 528 9145 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this restaurant offers an elegant up-scale dining experience. This is the kind of place where the waiter refills your water after every sip. The large main dining room is filled with tables covered in white, adorned with crystal glasses. The decor is simple and artistic: white with red brick. There is an indoor patio and a lush courtyard with tropical pants and stone sculptures. Menu items include the Cajun Blackened Catfish smothered in a crème wine sauce, Cajun Alligator, and Crab Mary, soft-shelled with a creamy Napoleon sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cajun cooking at its best |
416 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 7394 http://www.kpauls.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This newly refurbished and expanded house, originally built in 1834, offers Cajun cuisine by Chef Paul Prudhomme, who made his debut in 1979. The main floor remains the first choice for the casual diner. The second floor is more "dressy" and requires reservations. You can also dine on the balcony or in an intimate al fresco courtyard. Chef Paul's cuisine combines Creole and Cajun into what he describes as "Louisiana cooking." Not only is his food authentic, but you would also be hard pressed to find anything fresher. K-Paul's "no freezers" rule applies to everything on the menu, so even the daily specials adhere to this high standard of culinary excellence. Fried catfish fingers and bronzed salmon are just two of the many tantalizing items on the menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cajun and Creole favorites |
2 Poydras Street Hilton Hotel New Orleans, LA 70140 United States +1 504 561 0500 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A Mecca for those seeking a combination of Creole and Cajun, this shop artfully combines the two local traditions to produce some tantalizing dishes. A relaxed, casual atmosphere compliments the down-home Louisiana cooking. Menu highlights include Peppered Duck Breast with Andouille sausage dressing, Cajun seafood, crawfish, shrimp smoked gumbo and last, but certainly not least, Peanut Butter Crepes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Taste of the Gulf |
400 North Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 558 0038 http://www.landrysseafoodhouse... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Need a place to rest your sea legs? Drop anchor at Landry's Seafood House! From your cozy booth, you can soak in the friendly staff, live jazz music, and excellent seafood. Landry's brings you the best of the Gulf Coast with its Dungeness Crab Clusters, Gumbo, Jumbo Shrimp and Crawfish Etoufee. Whistles and riverboat bells only add to the amiable "let's go fishing" atmosphere. Long wait at the door? Not to worry, Landry's has another location in New Orleans' Lakeview district. Smoking is permitted in specified areas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riverside Creole Comfort |
600 Decatur Street Suite 101 New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 588 2853 http://patobriens.com/lazyrive... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Another offering from Pat O'Brien's New Orleans, Lazy River specializes in cozy, Creole comfort food. Located on the first floor of Jax Brewery, patrons can watch boats ease on down the Mississippi River while dining on the indoor or outdoor patio. The menu is affordable and kid-friendly, featuring Crawfish Bread, Muffulettas, Po'Boys and Fried Pickles. Specialty drinks are available as well for the older crowd. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Super cheap eats |
1518 North Lopez Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 943 8667 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Take a short bus ride down Esplanade Avenue and discover this cafe near the racetrack. Locals have been keeping this favorite haunt a secret for far too long. The no frills appearance offers a Mardi Gras decor, with memorabilia that is never taken down. The kitchen here quite possibly serves the best gumbo in town. You may follow that with fried shrimp, catfish or a platter of oysters. The homemade salad dressings are also delicious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultimate New Orleans haunt |
3800 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 9179 http://www.madinas.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Among a long list of funky local joints, this is a classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Owned and operated by the Madina family since the late 1800s, the menu has not changed much over the last 50 years. And you'll be thankful, because everything they make is quite tasty. Appetizers include fried onion rings, shrimp remoulade and crawfish cakes. Specials range from trout meuniere to red beans and rice with Italian sausage. If you're craving seafood you can't go wrong with the shrimp or oyster loaf (available in season). For the finishing touch, try the Creole bread pudding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seasonal Tastes of New Orleans |
640 Frenchmen Street at Royal New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 945 4472 http://www.cafemarigny.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Original dishes such as the Strawberry-Walnut Salad combined with the elegance of French doorways and high ceilings creates the inviting environment of Marigny Brasserie. The menus are seasonal, designed to exploit the local flavors of New Orleans while ensuring a variety dishes. After sampling from the broad wine list, be sure to try out the crawfish and ravioli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Michaul's Live Cajun Music Restaurant |
840 Street Charles Street Warehouse & Arts District New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 551 / +1 800 563 4055 http://www.michauls.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Voted the "Best Louisiana Cajun Restaurant" by Louisiana Life, this bistro boasts the greatest viewing spot in the city for Mardi Gras. Live cajun music and free dance lessons make this the most festive dining experience in the French Quarter! The specialty here is authentic Cajun cuisine. Such culinary delights include Alligator Sauce Piquant which is a tender alligator in Cajun stew and the Catfish Pecan: catfish rolled in egg butter and then pecans. To wash it all down Cajun-style, try Michaul's Mamou Brew with a 32 ounce souvenir cup. Now this is Southern grub! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Free dance lessons |
840 Saint Charles Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 5517 http://www.michauls.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Cajun restaurant also features another popular past time in the Vieux Carre (the first is eating). Patient teachers utilize a huge dance floor while instructing those willing to learn how to dance Cajun style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mountain size po' boys |
401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 9656 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. "Good food" and "cheap" are words that foodies in New Orleans love to find all under one roof. The lines here are a true testament to the food, if not to the great prices. The lines really are long- sometimes out the door. So if you're going and it's cool, wear a coat.Things like atmosphere and decor would only increase the overhead expense so they are not relevant here. Pictures of numerous famous patrons line the plain walls; but no one comes for the scenery. It's all about the food, especially the overstuffed po-boys. Also available here some of the best breakfasts in the Crescent City. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Another Brennan's family creation |
201 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 2078 http://www.mrbsbistro.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. In 1970, the Brennan family, famous for its redefinition of Creole cuisine, opened another of its great bistros here. This spot is trendy with an upscale, casual style. Live piano music is provided for your listening pleasure whether you are dining for lunch, brunch or dinner. The fare generally focuses on classic regional Creole with an emphasis on seafood entrees. Enjoy the Coconut Beer Shrimp and the excellent Gumbo Ya Ya for lunch, or wait for dinner and experience such taste bud temptations as the French Filet Mignon or Pecan Crusted Redfish. Desserts include Chocolate Truffle Cake and Lemon Box Pie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat, drink and dance |
201 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 1492 http://www.mulates.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Established almost 20 years ago by Kerry Boutte, Mulate's has become known as the King of Cajun Dine and Dance. Mr. Boutte, a native of Cajun heritage, has created a forum combining great Cajun music and cuisine. Appointments such as ceiling fans and red checked table clothes reflect the simplicity of the Cajun style. The celebration comes alive every evening with live music from 7p. The menu boasts a variety of favorites of grilled or fried alligator and stuffed mushrooms. Entrees such as the Crawfish Etouffe and the Seafood Platter with Gumbo are worth checking out. The house special, Catfish Mulate is a culinary creation not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans All-In-One |
921 Canal Street Third Floor New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 524 1331 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Not enough time to sample all the best eateries in New Orleans? Now you can without ever leaving your hotel room. The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans outdoes itself again with its restaurant, Mélange, which features signature dishes from several of the city's top chefs, in addition to its own culinary creations. The elegant dining room fosters an ultra-romantic environment, and even offers curtained "Cheater's Booths" for small parties. And to truly top off the complete New Orleans experience, Thursday through Saturday nights, you can enjoy your dinner to the smooth jazz sounds of trumpeter Jeremy Davenport. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A contemporary gem by Emeril Lagasse |
534 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 6652 http://www.emerils.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The name for this establishment is shorthand for New Orleans, which is the adopted home of the owner, Emeril Lagasse. Surround yourself in the warm wall colors and art work by Lewis Colmenaes as you dine on unique culinary creations that only Emeril could create. As with all of Emeril's establishments, the patron is always the priority. The diverse seafood-dominated menu includes many delicious one-of-a-kind dishes, such as the Homemade Crawfish Dumplings with Hot Chinese Mustard, Crunchy Peanut Salad and Five Spice-Barbecued Baby Back Ribs. Private party rooms are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Five diamond restaurant |
300 Gravier Street Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 1992 http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This restaurant has 'new' New Orleans cuisine with a distinctive French flair. The 'English comes to the South' character is obvious in the 19th century British paintings and the selection of frog leg tea dishes. Begin your meal with a cup of English tea. Then, move on to entrees such as the Blackened Halibut with jambalaya or a signature dish of Chinese-style smoked lobster with fried spinach and stir-fried vegetables. And finally, order the Grill Room special Crème Brule served with a mountain of fruit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tempting your taste-buds |
204 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 7734 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. For over 15 years, Olivier's has been tempting the taste buds of patrons with recipes passed down through four generations. Talk about authentic and traditional. This softly lit, elegantly appointed dining room has an atmosphere filled with the sounds of sweet jazz. Appetizers including Pecan Breaded Oysters precede entrees of classic Crawfish Etouffe or Creole Rabbit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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And Only One |
8132 Hampson Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 301 9061 http://www.one-sl.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. One restaurant hasn't let the rave reviews they've been getting from all over town go to its head, they continue to serve the high quality Cajun and European dishes that got them famous. With an ambiance at once comfortable and cosmopolitan and polished, this restaurant puts one at ease so the fine food can be fully enjoyed. Start with Char-Grilled Oysters or Crabcakes, then move on to one of their entres, such "Cochon du Lait & Fava Beans atop Stone Ground Grits, served with Pork Cracklin' and Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feast on great food |
610, Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 1728 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Amid the excitement of Bourbon Street, feast on great Creole food including a variety of local favorites of po-boys, gumbo and seafood. To complete your meal, choose from our extensive wine list or enjoy an ice cold beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace Cafe |
605 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 1661 http://www.palacecafe.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This was once the Werlein's music store, and is now home to the flavor of New Orleans. Making its debut in 1991, Palace Cafe has been under the direction of Chef Gus Martin, directing yet another Brennan family culinary creation. The restaurant is filled with beautiful iron work, vaulted archways and lively artwork. The menu is classic Louisiana cooking with an innovative flair. A few of the signature dishes include Crab Meat Cheesecake, Oyster Pan Roast and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mardi Gras party central |
2533 Constance Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 899 2054 / +1 504 897 5413 http://www.parasols.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Originally built in 1902 as the Irish Channel, it is now known amongst locals as the unofficial party center for Mardi Gras. This underground hangout is popular with regulars and visitors. Five televisions make it a great gathering spot for sports fans. It boasts one of New Orleans' meatiest Po'boys with loads of Sloppy Roast Beef. It also serves local favorites such as Red Beans and Rice, and, of course, Crawfish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late night hot spot |
503 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 4256 http://www.cajuncabin.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This late night hot spot is always festive with both locals and tourists dining and dancing. It specializes in the best in live Cajun and Zydeco music as well as Cajun cuisine prepared by the Patout family. Bands featured at Patout's include Recycled Cajuns and Mitch Cormier & The Can't Hardly Playboys. Atop this swinging place is the world famous Bourbon Vieux, boastfully claiming the title "Bourbon Street's Largest Balcony." The menu of both features such authentic Cajun delicacies as appetizers of fried crawfish and boudin. The gumbo comes in small or large bowls from $4 to $7. Entrees include unique Cajun dishes such as Cochon de Lait and an assortment of seafood platters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter |
312, Exchange Place New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 1504 http://www.pelicanclub.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Pelican Club replicates a classic 19th century French Quarter Townhouse, housing three individually designed dining rooms and a large bar. The cuisine fuses traditional New Orleans dishes with modern international flavors to produce an innovative contemporary menu. Highlights include the Shrimp, Duck, and Shiitake-mushroom Spring Rolls, the Walnut and Honey-mustard-crusted Rack of Lamb, and the Louisiana Cioppino. Mirroring the food, the decor is dually traditional and contemporary, featuring cypress and burnished wood paneling, black leather banquette, and original paintings by local artists. The wine list consists of Californian, French and Italian wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late night eats |
1940 Dauphine Street New Orleans, LA 70116-1610 United States +1 504 943 1460 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located just a few blocks from the French Quarter, this late night eatery features breakfast all the time and New Orleans style cuisine in the evenings. Decent food at inexpensive prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Quarter darling |
817 St. Louis St New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 522 6440 http://www.crescentcity.com/pe... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Making its home in a three-story townhouse built in the 1830's, Petunia's is the darling of the Vieux Carre. The cypress crafted dining rooms are located in the double parlor bearing the distinct French style found everywhere in Crescent City. The restaurant is under the direction of Chef Jay A. Loomis. Dishes have the distinct flavor of Petunia's French/Italian heritage. Breakfast will never seem the same after you have eaten such delicacies as Eggs Melazana or Eggs Saint Louis here. A must try for lunch or dinner is the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Andouille. End your meal with its famous dessert, Crepe Saint Louis Flambe, a Bananas Foster spin off combined with Cherries Jubliee and smothered in flaming rum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hidden Creole/Soul cuisine |
542 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 943 3934 http://www.pralineconnection.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Just outside the Quarter, somewhat hidden on Frenchmen Street, is this popular restaurant known for crowded tables and lots of noise. The menu offers solid Creole soul food including fried chicken, red and white beans, crowder peas, okra, mustard and collard greens. Newer menu items include fried soft shell crawfish and barbecued ribs. Another location at 901 South Peters Street offers the same menu but a larger dining room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music and dining |
907, South Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 3973 http://www.pralineconnection.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Owned by the same company that operates the Praline Connection on Frenchmen Street, this hall offers the same cuisine but also live music with dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Sundays features a great gospel buffet brunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining fit for a king |
Ambassador Hotel 525 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 527 5271 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Inside the Ambassador Hotel you will find this fine dining experience fit for a king. This is an exceptional dining experience, where the waiters take care of your every need. Breakfast is excellent with an assortment of omelets, Belgian waffles and fruit. Lunch features a lighter fare of shrimp and tasso pasta. But when night begins to fall, dinner is the ultimate. Specialties of the Cajun/Creole flair include mouth watering masterpieces of Maine lobster, either boiled or baked and stuffed with succulent seafood dressing accompanied by vegetables and a potato. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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European Dining with a Louisiana Flair |
301 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 299 9777 http://www.rest-august.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the business district, the Restaurant August is a major New Orleans culinary delight. This historic venue offers European dishes with a distinctive Louisiana flair. Chef John Besh has helped to create an elaborate menu including dishes such as "Salade August" (salad with candied pumpkin seeds and Point Reyes blue cheese), Parmesan-crusted blackfish with lobster, whipped potatoes and bouillabaisse jus, and pork belly and lobster "en barigoule." A wine room and private dining options are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unassuming Creole |
945 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 7543 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This place is not a great beauty to behold on the outside. However, once inside, you are welcomed by a portrait of Rita on the wall and friendly relatives occupying back tables. The casual atmosphere is observed throughout; just look at how the pictures hang a bit crooked. The friendly staff creates an inviting scene inspiring the perfect at home feeling for local Creole dining. An extensive menu boasts 20 entrees including pasta and veal dishes. Specials are the Blackened Catfish bathed in Lea and Perrins and lemon sauce served with sweet potatoes in a brown sugar sauce. The soups and gumbos are tasty as well. And the desserts are not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homestyle Cajun/Creole |
538 St. Phillip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 2041 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This casual eatery is one of the most charming restaurants in New Orleans. The walls of the main dining room are adorned with original oil paintings by the owner, Bob Bernissant. While the menu changes weekly, the cuisine focuses on home-style Cajun/Creole fare. Popular menu items include veal, chicken and Gulf seafood. All dishes are made from scratch. One of the more popular features is Mere Mere's Breakfast Skillet, which is only offered during weekend brunch. It is served in an iron skillet filled with a three-egg omelet full of sausage, bacon, potatoes and onions. An accompanying biscuit with honey butter is perfect for mopping the inside of the skillet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional breakfasts |
1031 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 593 0006 / +1 504 587 0091 (Office) http://www.restaurantstanley.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Sibling to Stella!and affiliated with the Hotel Provincial, this restaurant is Chef Scott Boswell's latest creation. Brick-red pillars, potted plants and pretty doors make up the façade, leading to clean and homely interiors. The place is peppered with cheery folks in casual attire that reminds one of a Sunday morning at the town café. A traditional breakfast of Eggs Benedict, French toast, banana pancakes, omelets or the house special, Eggs Stanley will please the hungriest patron. If you are here a bit later in the day, try the delicious bowl of Shrimp, Oyster, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, or the Summer BLT, with bacon and tomatoes on toast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A palace of jazz |
125 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 410 1000 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Storyville District is the result of a joint effort between Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz Festival and restaurateur Ralph Brennan. The revival of New Orleans' legendary music can be experience through each of the restaurants three uniquely furnished rooms. Begin your meal with the Storyville red bean dip or grilled shrimp and eggplant. Then move on to the po boys or seafood entrees such as shrimp Creole and crawfish etoufee. Complete this fine dining experience with one their fine desserts including Lady in Red Velvet cake and Chocolate Pecan pie. There is also an extensive selection of fine wines, ports, liquers and specialty drinks to compliment whatever you choose eat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Crescent City classic |
3100 Calhoun Street New Orleans, LA 70125-4202 United States +1 504 861 3615 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Nothing beats a classic and if you are looking for the classic comfort food you will it find here. Breakfast, according to Ted's, is the most important part of the day, which it loudly underscores with its fantastic menu. Start off your day with a bountiful feast of fresh biscuits and pancakes, or grits and eggs. The lunch menu features burgers and shakes plus a Creole platter for those who frown upon beef. Other entrees include pot roast, shrimp Creole and white beans and pork. Bring cash, because at Ted's, no credit is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Old Absinthe House |
240 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 0113 http://www.tonymorans.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Known by customers as an "Oasis on Bourbon," this Italian escape is located on the second floor of the Old Absinthe House. Built in 1807, it has flourished as one New Orleans most prominent restaurants. Dinner is a creation of Northern Italian combined with some local favorites. Pastas are made daily and hand tossed table-side for your approval. Chef Lawrance Jackson has mastered entrees of prime beef, seafood, chicken and veal. A perfect dinner deserves no less than the perfect dessert. You can choose from one of the many flavors of Italian ice, or go with the flaming Bananas Foster that are set on fire right at your table. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bar and two restaurants |
240 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 3181 http://www.oldabsinthehouse.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Built in 1806 by two Spaniards, this home now houses one bar and two restaurants: Tony Moran's and Pasta E Vino. The namesake drink has long been banned from this country because it causes blindness and insanity. However, you can enjoy any other drink concoction at the bar and revel in the atmosphere and history. A plaque outside lists famous visitors: William Makepeace Thackery, Oscar Wilde, Sarah Bernhardt, Walt Whitman, Andrew Jackson and the infamous Lafitte brothers. So you see, you will be in good drinking and dining company. There is no cover. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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24-hours daily |
1923 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130-5316 United States +1 504 523 0090 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This old converted gas station has been transformed into a 24-hour a day eatery. For the weary traveler looking for a good bite that is also cheap, this is the place. Many guests from the surrounding hotels on St. Charles call here for a late night snack. Menu items include Po'boy sandwiches and plate dinners. A full breakfast includes Stuffed Omelets, Pancakes, and French Toast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans dining treasure |
823 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 8676 http://www.tujagues.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This New Orleans dining treasure, open since 1856, captures the heart and soul of French Creole cuisine. This restaurant provides a unique atmosphere, much like the city it inhabits, with a friendly staff and authentic decor. All meals are served with hot French bread. The classic Creole menu is prepared using only the freshest ingredients. Try the Shrimp Remoulade and Creole Salad combined with your choice of wine or other cocktail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative Creole menu |
1413 Upperline Street Between St. Charles Avenue and Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 9822 http://www.upperline.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Set in an 1877 townhouse, this restaurant is brought up-to-date by a collection of modern paintings. This oasis of Southern charm and Creole traditions creates a nostalgic ambiance. For starters, try Crispy Sweetbreads with Mushroom Ragout and Grilled Filet Mignon or the Lamb Shank braised. You may complete any meal with the sweet treats, including a yummy crème brulee with crushed pralines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorable Creole |
444 Charles Avenue Street (Hotel Inter-Continental) New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 5566 http://www.new-orleans.interco... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Home of one of the most respected chefs in New Orleans, Willy Cohen, this restaurant serves a varied menu. The glass enclosed courtyard and private dining room create a stately New Orleans ambiance. Every tuesday to sunday, dining is made even more memorable by the soothing sounds of a harp. You may begin with Louisiana Crab Cakes in a light Creole mustard sauce or oyster and artichoke soup. Entrees of Potato Crusted Redfish with Baby Bok Choy and Ginger Beurre Blanc, or Breaded Rabbit are exceptional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy Creole |
2203 St Charles Avenue Clarion Collection Garden District Hotel New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 9912 http://www.vizardsontheavenue.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the lower Garden District, this former barbecue joint has been taken over by Chef Kevin Vizard and is now a trendy bar. Intimate and stylish, this popular neighborhood bar attracts a moderately dressy crowd of all ages. Standouts including the smoked tuna appetizer or seared duck breast are just two of the menu items that will make your mouth come alive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans Hot Spot |
333 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 207 5018 http://www.whotels.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located on the 2nd floor of the sophisticated W Hotel New Orleans, two blocks from the famous French Quarter, Zoë is a chic restaurant with an elegant atmosphere reminscent of 1960's Paris. Perfect for a romantic evening for two or an important business meeting, the AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant offers patrons innovative French bistro cuisine. Specialties include the Warm Onion Tart, the Onion Soup Gratinnee, and the Pepper Crusted Filet Medalli |