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 Contemperary and Quaint |
5015, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 3015 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Alberta Restaurant delivers a unique atmosphere in its quaint location on historical Magazine Street. Enjoy fine dining in a contemporary atmosphere as Chef Melody Pate dishes up one of the house specialties, such as Duck Breast with Shrimp and Cappellini in orange tarragon butter or cut-it-with-a-fork Osso Bucco. The signature dessert is a warm chocolate soup served with a banana fritter, a culinary delight that you should not pass up. This restaurant is a great choice for fine dining and an evening out on the town with an elite, yet charming atmosphere. -Karen Gros Review © 2007, Wcities |
 East Meets the Bayou |
3635, Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 314 0010 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. August Moon is a unique restaurant offering both authentic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes on an extensive menu. If you don't see a dish that you would like, just ask the chef to prepare it. They are most accommodating! Lunch specials are available each day except Sunday when they are closed. August Moon offers take out service that is very popular with the locals. They even have a delivery service if you don't want to jump in the car and pick up your food. The atmosphere is casual and what would be expected of a Chinese restaurant. It is a great place for an inexpensive lunch or dinner with family or friends. Vegetarian friendly. -Karen Gros Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Your Dolma On |
7724, Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 314 0010 |
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 small Middle Eastern restaurant is well known for its location in the center of the triangle of Middle Eastern eateries, and for the unique style of thick pita bread served. The only way to describe it is thick and memorable. Babylon Cafe is located near both Loyola and Tulane Universities. They offer all the usual Mediterranean dishes such as Lebanese iced tea, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, stuffed pitas and a one-of-a-kind roasted garlic sandwich. Be sure to save some room for Baklava and a cup of Turkish coffee or mint tea for dessert. This is a small cafe with one chef, one assistant and one waitress so expect slower service at peak hours. The food will more than make up for the wait! -Karen Gros Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All day breakfast |
3625 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 7166 |
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 popularity of this Uptown eatery is testified by the line that continually snakes out from its front door. Breakfast is the house specialty and includes huevos rancheros, corned beef hash and eggs, omelets, pancakes, and waffles. The menu also offers diner food and sandwiches. 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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Eclectic veal specialties |
4141 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 3200 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Should you wish to venture outside the French Quarter, go west to Canal Street and catch the Saint Charles street car. Then, after completing this famous ride, wander over to this attractive Garden District restaurant popular with the walking-tour crowd. Its menu is full of crowd pleasers. Start with the crab cakes. Then opt for one of its many veal specialties like the Veal Salvatore, which is served with creamy fettuccine and French style green beans. Or the Veal Reginald, which is topped with sauteed mushrooms and hollandaise sauce and served with cinnamon pecan apples. Or for the truly daring, try the Veal Cheri, which is topped with cream of crawfish sauce and served over fettuccine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oyster place |
4330 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 9761 http://www.casamentosrestauran... |
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 takes their oysters so seriously that they close down when the little mollusks are not in season. This place is small and sparse, but the atmosphere benefits from good-natured waitresses who serve up fun with the food. The house specialty is scrubbed clean and well selected. Another delicacy is the oyster loaf, a big loaf of bread fried in butter and filled with oysters or shrimp and fried again to seal it. They also serve a gumbo that is quite possibly the best in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Street car line Italian eatery |
1500 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 9866 |
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 Italian eatery is just one of many shops and restaurants along the Saint Charles Street car line. It is the perfect dining spot for an intimate meal or a family night out. Couples and kids alike will enjoy making their own pizza. What could be more fun, except maybe eating it? House favorites also include Piccatina di Vitello, which in layman terms means tender veal sautéed with artichoke hearts, capers, mushrooms, lemons and white wine. If you cannot eat Italian without having spaghetti, try the Con le Gamberetti, which features sautéed shrimp with garlic and fresh basil in a light tomato 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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A beer drinkers paradise |
509 South Carrolton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 9104 http://www.cooterbrowns.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 ultimate beer tavern has been a favorite watering hole since 1977. It boasts more than 400 brands of imported and domestic bottled beer and more than 40 on tap. The atmosphere is something like a sports bar, with eight color TVs, video poker games and pool tables. Surprisingly good cuisine makes the trip uptown on the trolley worth it. One example of the great bar food is the Cheese Fries, a favorite of the locals. 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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Romantic bistro |
1410 Robert Street New Orleans, LA 70115-4036 United States +1 504 899 2670 http://www.lacrepenanou.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 perfect spot for an intimate, romantic dinner, this restaurant won the top French bistro in New Orleans honors from Zagat's survey. Dine while being serenaded by the lilting sounds of the French accordionist. Angled windows allow patrons to gaze at the stars while they dine surrounded by a collaboration of 19th century and modern appointments. The charm attracts tourists and keeps the locals coming back. Among the menus many offerings are crepes wrapped around a variety of fillings, including crawfish. Or, if you prefer, enjoy a big, healthy salad with flaky, grilled fish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovation is the Fuel at Dante's! |
736 Dante Street New Orleans, LA 70130 5615 United States +1 504 861 3121 http://www.danteskitchen.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. If there is an award for being super inventive, Dante's Kitchen takes the whole cake! This neighborhood cafe boasts of a completely unpredictable and ever evolving menu. Just when you think that it was all, Chef Loubier's out-of the world creations takes you on an adventurous trek! The pumpkin soup, the Prince Edward Island Mussels and Roasted Duck Breast are absolutely divine. Brunch on weekends has 'Shrimp and Chorizo Salad' and 'Grilled Gulf Fish Sandwich' on the menu. Their wine list is competent with everything from 'Sauvignon Blanc' to 'Marquis de Perlade' in its collection. 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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Chinese and Vietnamese take out |
8128 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 9724 |
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 Carrollten New Orleans, this Chinese restaurant also features Vietnamese cuisine roots of its chef, Doson Ha. The setting of this neighborhood eatery is simple and casual. It is popular in the summer for its takeout menu. This is a good alternative to the endless Cajun/Creole establishments that dominate the area. The prices for the Vietnamese dishes are more reasonable than their Chinese counterparts. 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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Best pub fare in the Big Easy |
4330 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 9582 / +1 504 895 1991 (Toll Free) |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. You can always hear the jukebox and lively voices pouring from Fat Harry's doors. This laidback bar is a hangout for college students and young professionals alike. Harry's also boasts great bar fare, such as Buffalo wings and poboys, and the best cheese fries in the Big Easy. Weekly lunch specials make this a popular stop for the local business crowd. If you cannot get there for lunch, it also serves dinner and offers late night hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Chinese in town |
3605 South Carrolton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 482 3935 http://www.fivehappiness.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 ten minutes from the Central Business District and Bourbon Street, this Asian fare was voted 'Best Mandarin Chinese Restaurant' by New Orleans Magazine. The restaurant is airy and open with Chinese artifacts and art throughout. Traditional Chinese dishes top the bill in this reasonably priced, yet sophisticated, eatery. The appetizers include Beef Teriyaki and smoked fish, and entrees are the best in town with Mined shrimp in bird's nest and Chinese backed duck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neighborhood restaurant |
321 Arabella Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 9146 |
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 hot spot is located Uptown and features seafood and po' boys. Walls of this low-ceilinged bar are adorned with football jerseys and memorabilia. A jukebox contributes to the loud atmosphere. Steaming pots of boiled shrimp, crabs and crawfish are ready to be washed down with ice-cold beer. Po'boys here feature a variety of choices including crawfish tails, oysters, meatballs in tomato sauce or roast beef with gravy. 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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Fresh Sushi |
8116 Hampson Street New Orleans, LA 70118-1026 United States +1 504 865 1634 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Hana Japanese Restaurant, located in quaint country-like cottage, is your neighborhood spot for the best sushi ever! Sit at the bar, as delicate fingered chefs expertly dish out classic sushi. Appetizers include Gyoza filled with pork and ginger, Edamame, and Noodle Salad. The Hana Special Roll made from salmon, tuna, snow crab, cucumber, avocado, egg and shrimp tempura is terrific! You just can't leave unless you try the oh-so-popular Hana sauce. Those in the mood to tread on unknown territory, the chef will be happy to present you his special creation. This casual, cozy place makes sure you return for more! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burgers, billiards and laundry! |
4437 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 6105 |
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 Uptown hangout is nestled among the hip little shops along Magazine Street. You get a unique type of three-for-one at this laundromat, burger bar, and pool hall rolled into one. If you find yourself short on time, this combination could be just the right one for you. Refuel with a marinated chicken sandwich. It comes with fries or a homemade pasta salad. Also delicious is the shaved steak sandwich-the meat is sauteed in red wine with onions, mushrooms and peppers and served on a toasted bun with fries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get A Piece Of That Pie! |
5538 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-3152 United States +1 504 894 0005 http://www.italianpie.com/loca... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Affectionately known as "The Pie", the original Italian Pie's gourmet pizzas have been voted unanimously as "Best Pizzas" in various surveys in New Orleans. The Pie is known for its wide range of delicious gourmet pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. This is Italian cuisine at its best with a new Orleanian twist! The airy space has a casual and comfortable decor and welcomes anyone looking for authentic and mouthwatering pizzas. 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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Magazine Street's Best Restaurant |
4238 Magazine St (at Napoleon) New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 3377 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Fine French fare is always on the menu at La Petite Grocery. If tasty food with a Continental touch is for you, be sure to drop in for dinner. Many favorites include classic bouillabaises, grilled pork loin, duck confit, and veal flank steak. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heavenly spreads |
1506 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 862 6200 |
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 and owner, Hussain Sheeref, a native of Iraq shows his culinary skills at this restaurant serving authentic Mid-Eastern cuisine. There are tables laid outside for those who prefer an al fresco atmosphere. A festive mural depicting a market scene of Baghdad dominates the interior. The tables close to one another create a sense of intimacy. Hummus is a staple within the realm of these cafe walls. A special spread, tahini, is a perfect appetizer with any entree. Try the spinach pie, the marinated chicken with tomatoes and lettuce, and the sandwiches with sautéed eggplant, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet pizza |
611 S Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 5900 |
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 gourmet pizza establishment is great for the eyes as well as the taste buds. This dimly lit cozy restaurant features artwork by some of the best up and coming artists in New Orleans. The art rotates so frequently that each time you go there is something new to delight your eyes. The young, hip clientele arrives en mass for the wood fired gourmet pizzas. The pizza is, without a doubt, some of the best. Do not discount the many pasta dishes. The Roasted Chicken Manicotti is great teamed with a cup of their soup of the day or with a small Caesar salad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of the Medierranean |
7623 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 314 9003 |
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 café, owned by Chef Jameel Qutob, is located inside a narrow building flanked by a courtyard. Seduced by the rich aromas of the Mediterranean, you will feel transported across the world to the lands of ancient ruins and Greek gods. The menu features eggplant dishes, sweet olive oil, and homemade breads. Creamy goat cheeses smother exotic Greek salads. Try the soup du jour of cream of broccoli for a light but filling meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French meets Caribbean |
5908 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 8495 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. France meets the Caribbean in New Orleans at this modest, yet charming dining room with a tropical courtyard. Attractive photographs and brilliantly colored Caribbean scenes bring the pale yellow walls of this small restaurant to life. The Caribbean influence continues in the kitchen where the combination of herbs and spices used results in unusually mouth-watering flavors. From poached oysters with cayenne and lime to lamb sausage with mint beans - it is very good. The tropical theme of the dessert fare includes sorbets and fresh mango. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creole Fine Dining |
937 Leonidas Street New Orleans, LA 70118-1120 United States +1 504 861 9600 http://www.matandnaddies.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 Carrollton, Mat & Naddie's is a comfortable neighborhood joint, specializing in local cuisine. For the past nine years, it has been creating New Orleanian classics consistently. Opt for patio seating that offers a fine view of horseback riders on the Riverbend! New Orleans black bean-barbecued shrimp Oysters, Rockefeller pizza appetizer are great. The Double Duck Treat presents a rare combination of breast and leg meat along with tasso-studded gumbo. The wine list is fascinatingly exhaustive and sets the mood for a romantic evening. Mondays sizzle with live jazz music by the Courtyard Kings! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap and fun |
4336 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2737 United States |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. When a pub is open 24 hours, you know that something interesting will happen. So enter Miss Mae's that is situated on the busy cross section of Magazine and Napoleon. It's the kind of bar that thrives on cheap drinks and while you're waiting for your drink, check out the crank claw machine; last time someone actually won a dildo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simply Barbeque! |
2000 South Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125-3313 United States +1 504 522 3028 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Ms. Hyster's Barbeque is a simple, no-frills joint, well-known for its take-out barbecue. The chicken and smoked pork ribs is a tender-to-the-core juicy meat preparation. Served in generous portions it is good enough for two. If you're not a meat-lover than experiment with the side dishes and starters. Down these with a chilled coke for a complete American meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nautical lovers delight |
7708 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 7504 |
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 former director of the St. Louis hotel and the former executive chef of Charley G's have combined to create a true seafood lover's paradise in both sight and taste. The restaurant walls are adorned with framed captain knots and the tables with salt and pepper shakers in lighthouse shapes. The owner's love for seafood and fishing is very apparent. The menu features contemporary Creole with a New American and Southwestern flair. Smoked Duck and Okra Gumbo are great appetizers and better than many of the entrees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 One of a kind coffee house |
5110, Danneel Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 3381 http://www.neutralground.org/ |
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 a short cab ride from downtown, this coffee shop has a '60s influenced decor. Appointments are just as you would expect: overstuffed furnishings and chess boards. Sunday nights are for the aspiring singer, songwriter or musicians to take the stage. If that doesn't draw you, come back another night and hear the professional contemporary or folk singers who perform here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jump into Japan |
8433 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 1119 |
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 uptown eatery is in the Carrollton District just a few blocks from Tulane University. It attracts assortment of neighborhood folk as well as college students looking for a break from the usual pizza and cafeteria food. Even if you arrive without much of an appetite for Japanese, the oriental surroundings will serve as an enticing inspiration for your taste buds. Featured Japanese favorites include sushi, crunchy noodles, chicken teriyaki and soup noodles. Vegetarians will enjoy the vegetarian sushi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food delights from India |
4308 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2737 United States +1 504 894 9797 |
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 third, and newest Indian restaurant from the Keswani family appears, just like its predecessors, to be to be a taste hit. Immaculate furniture creates the perfect atmosphere for quintessential dining. Communal dining with up to 12 people is an experience in itself. A huge menu features a number of choices that could be included in the nine course eating experience that Indian dining embodies. Starters include Rugdi Pati (potato cakes with curried garbanzo beans) and Chicken Chat. There are also 13 different bread types of shrimp dishes cooked to perfection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun spot |
632 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 0002 |
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 fun spot for regulars and visitors, especially when you start with their complimentary, salted-in-the-shell peanuts. You are invited (even encouraged) to throw the shells on the floor. In the midst of a city full of Cajun cuisine, this all-American establishment has made a name for itself. The casual atmosphere is a breather from the party-like atmosphere on Bourbon Street. Home to the most heralded burgers in New Orleans, this great grill house also serves super salads, seafood, chicken and of course steak. And just so you feel like you are really in New Orleans, they offer wonderful Cajun selections as well. 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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House of coffee chain |
7624, Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 7031 http://www.pjscoffee.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. You can find one of P.J.'s places located all over New Orleans. This is one of the most famous stop for the collegeans in the Uptown area. The usual junkie food with coffee is available for everyone. Stop in at one of three locations for a cup of java and a pastry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uptown restaurant |
1838 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 4877 |
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 uptown restaurant has been famous for its original barbecue shrimp since 1913. If you go, do not expect much decor but the food is so good, you will hardly notice. The establishment's popularity results in a noisy gathering most every night. You do not have to worry though - this is a friendly crowd with social graces. Menu selections include fine seafood, delicious steak, and Italian specialties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speciality pizza |
741, State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 899 1414 http://www.reginellis.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 local pizzeria in the University area serves some of the best pizza in the city. The pizzeria is not much to look at, with a few scattered tables and unadorned walls, but it makes up for it with the food. You can also dine outside on sidewalk as you partake of their specialty pizza. The menu includes pizzas such as the 'Uptowner' and 'Irish Feast' which has new potatoes, fresh tomatoes and chicken as toppings. They also serve baked pasta entrees such as their stuffed shells and manicotti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Come start your day the right way |
7801 Panola Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 314 1810 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Family owned by the Riccobono's, they have built an extensive clientele around better than average fare. Your nose, upon entering, is greeted by the heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the scent of fabulous waffles on the grill. Your eyes will be pleased with the spotless appointments that surround you and the colorful consignment art that adorns the walls. The breakfast menu boasts of Belgian banana nut waffles and fluffy omelets. There are always the ultimate morning meal staples of oatmeal, granola and fruit to complement whatever you choose. Lunch features excellent Italian seafood fare, including a robust gumbo or an oyster po-boy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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To the Far East and beyond |
724 Dublin Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 0565 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. As the popularity of ethnic cuisine grows so do the restaurants serving these authentically prepared dishes loaded with vegetables. New Orleans, the city of eclectic food, has welcomed this new craze with open arms. Sara's is one of the establishments helping to bridge the continental divide. The serene ambience is just what you would expect from a Far East blend with a Mediterranean flair. Its cook whose interest in health plus a love for herbs and spices creates cuisine from all parts of the Far East, including Vietnamese hand rolls and Japanese style miso soup. There is also Thai red curry chicken, sesame crusted salmon and a wonderful Filet Mignon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uptown oasis for Tex Mex flavors |
3636 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 4200 |
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 spot draws a big crowd during carnival time. The combination of mesquite grill menu items with Tex Mex flavors is a popular combination. The decor is tasteful in Spanish motif tantalizing you to anticipate authentic cuisine found South of the border. Entrees include enchilada platters and whole enchilada nachos. If you prefer something that is not Mexican they also offer mesquite-roasted quail, grilled tuna and baby back ribs. They also make some mean margaritas here, with fresh lime and Sauza tequila. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authenticity Is The Specialty |
5932 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 3221 United States +1 504 897 3974 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Taqueria Corona beckons you with authentic Mexican cuisine on its platter. Bang in the middle of Magazine Street, this place offers tortilla tacos topped with pico and cilantro and fish entrees that promise you a whirlwind of taste. The delicious smells from the open kitchen whets your appetite. Polish off with the traditional arroz con leche for dessert. This modest joint is popular with collegians and local celebrities alike. The whiff of freshly grilled onions and spices, hip swinging Latin music and deliciously flavored food takes you straight to Mexico! 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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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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Little tortilla cooking station |
4938 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 6441 |
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 visuals here, including the little tortilla cooking station and the folk art collection, hint at the inspiration behind this Mexican restaurant. Two large dining rooms buzz with activity as waiters serve dishes that are rarely conventional. Salsas are mellow and peppery, chili appears with venison while fish is flavored with chilies and tropical fruits. The old favorites of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and quesadillas are still present. There is no lunch on Saturdays and instead of the normal menu you will find a southwestern style brunch on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
