A great meal is never too far away in New Orleans.
In a city that prides itself on its neighborhood establishments, chances are there’s a good restaurant right down the street from your house. And with the weather cooling off, the fall is a good time to take a stroll for a meal at the spot around the corner or even head across town for something new.
In Gambit’s Fall Dining Issue, readers will find information about more than 275 restaurants in New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes and on the Northshore, all listed by neighborhood.
There are restaurants of all kinds, from places serving Japanese and Mediterranean menus to pizza joints and Caribbean spots. This edition also highlights restaurants serving Creole and Cajun dishes, including New Orleans institutions serving the classics to new establishments taking more contemporary approaches to traditional dishes.
The listings on the following pages include information about menus, hours of operation and service options, like delivery. And Gambit food writer Beth D’Addono recently spoke with celebrated New Orleans chef Frank Brigtsen about his new cookbook. Find her story here.
Enjoy! And remember to tip generously.
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Casimiro serves huevos con machaca, tetela de hongos, mango micheladas and cafe de olla.
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
Bywater
Acamaya
3070 Dauphine St., (504) 299-3477; acamayanola.com
Sisters Ana and Lydia Castro bring the flavors of Mexico City to Gulf seafood and more at their Bywater restaurant. The menu includes cold selections like a tuna tostada with peanut and nori and hot dishes like a shrimp costra with a flour tortilla, cheese chicharron and chipotle. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$
Bacchanal
600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; bacchanalwine.com
Part wine shop, part restaurant, Bacchanal features a large backyard garden and indoor “treehouse” bar. Menu items rotate seasonally, but a recent offering was pork belly panzanella with cured, roasted and seared pork belly, cucumber, canary melon, pork fat croutons and fish sauce vinaigrette. Cheese from the wine shop cooler can also be plated with olives, pickles, bread, chutney, mostarda and seeds. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$$
Bywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine St., (504) 336-3336; bywaterbakery.com
Chaya Conrad and Alton Osborne’s neighborhood bakery specializes in cakes, pastries and breads and hosts live music most weekends. They also offer breakfast sandwiches, cups of yakamein and brunch dishes, like veggie or bacon quiche, croque monsieur and crawfish cornbread. No reservations. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $
Casimiro
800 Louisa St., (504) 345-2218; Instagram: @casimironola
The new breakfast spot from Ana and Lydia Castro offers burritos, tortas and traditional Mexican egg dishes like red and green salsa-topped huevos divorciados. The cochinita pibil tamales are topped with carrot habanero sauce and pickled red onion. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $$
The Country Club
634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com
The restaurant, bar and pool serves a menu of contemporary Creole and Southern dishes. Saffron mussels are steamed in garlic and white wine with roasted red peppers and chilis and served with toasted brioche. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Elizabeth’s
601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; elizabethsrestaurantnola.com
Now run by chef Bryon Peck, Elizabeth’s is known for its generous portions and Southern comfort food focus, with breakfast and brunch staples plus gumbo, po-boys, sandwiches and salads. Eggs Elizabeth is grilled French bread with poached eggs, ham and hollandaise. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Gaijin Sandos
3304 St. Claude Ave., (504) 380-9344; Instagram: @gaijinsandos
Union Ramen alums Zac Hill and Nate Nguyen serve Japanese sandos with Southern accents on griddled milk bread, and there’s a “not sandos” section with katsu, chicken meatball skewers and a cucumber melon salad. The bourbon-buttermilk fried chicken sando comes with pimento cheese, pickled jalapenos and slaw. The pop-up Wukong Ramen’s Midnight Diner recently set up shop here, too, serving late-night ramen and more on weekends. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Jack Dempsey’s
738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; jackdempseys.net
Fried seafood platters, steaks and homestyle dishes like stuffed flounder and mac and cheese are the draw at this family-owned restaurant. Broiled redfish comes topped with seafood au gratin, and frog legs and soft-shell or Dungeness crab can be added to any entree. No reservations except on some holidays. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$
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Jamaican Jerk House
4017 St. Claude Ave., (504) 777-7799; jamaicanjerkhouse.com
Kingston native Richard Rose offers jerk chicken, shrimp, salmon and ribs, plus oxtail, stews, pastas, tacos and more. The jerk chicken plate comes with a leg quarter, rice and peas and sides like sweet plantains, steamed cabbage and jerk queso Brussels sprouts. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
The Joint
701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; alwayssmokin.com
The barbecue spot has house-smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and sausage available for combo platters and sandwiches. The W Special comes with pork, brisket and two ribs and a choice of side, such as cornbread muffins, coleslaw or potato salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
JusTinis
3162 Dauphine St., (504) 308-5098; justinisnola.com
The cocktail bar serves small plates, burgers, tacos, pastas and more, all named after neighborhood streets. Catfish Dauphine is topped with garlic cream sauce and served over crawfish and shrimp-filled seafood rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
Lowpoint Coffee
3700 St. Claude Ave., (504) 582-9662; lowpointco.com
Lowpoint serves coffee, tea and wine alongside house-made pastries, savory breakfast treats, sandwiches and more at their new location, which also hosts events like book talks and pop-ups. The rotating menu recently included crispy fried artichokes with ranch and marinara dips and pasta on weekend nights. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. $$
Moi
2809 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-2161; Instagram: @moi.nola
Mother-daughter duo Selena and Cindy Nguyen’s menu features homestyle Vietnamese dishes including items rarely found at other area spots. Entrees include thit kho trung lon, which is pork shoulder and hard-boiled egg braised in a savory soy caramel sauce that’s served with rice and cilantro. There also are spring rolls, bun noodle dishes and banh mi options. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
N7
1117 Montegut St.; n7nola.com
Chef Yuki Yamaguchi serves French fare and Japanese tapas in a romantically lit garden, patio and cozy dining room. The changing menu features dishes like cured sashimi mackerel with candied purple sweet potatoes. A recent brunch menu’s croque madame came with braised chashu pork with emmental cheese. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$
Origen Bistro
3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 350-1314; origenbistrono.com
Chef Julio Machado puts elegant spins on traditional arepas, cachapas, asado negro and more at this Venezuelan restaurant. The tuna tostada comes with crispy cassava, lemon aioli, scallions and chipotle sauce. Brunch selections include Venezuela’s national dish, pabellon criollo, with shredded beef, rice and beans, maduros, queso blanco, avocado and an optional egg. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; pizzadelicious.com
The Bywater pizza joint serves New York-style slices and pies, a changing menu of pastas and salads, plus garlic knots and cookies. The Pizza D supreme is topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, roasted pepper and red onion. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Saint-Germain
3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-8729; saintgermainnola.com
The Michelin-starred restaurant serves a 10-course tasting menu. Recent dishes have included squab with cherry, lovage and Caesar and duck confit schnitzel with green garlic and potato salad. Reservations required for dinner, walk-ins accepted at the bar. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$
Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
3200 Burgundy St., (504) 218-5651; yousneakypickle.com
The veggie-forward menus at this restaurant’s daytime (Sneaky Pickle) and nighttime (Bar Brine) iterations include vegan and meat options; Bar Brine also serves fish. At Sneaky Pickle, Gnocchi in Purgatory is an egg on potato gnocchi in tomato-pepper sauce. Bar Brine’s wagyu bavette steak is served with charred onion sauce, purple sweet potato and goat cheese puree. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. $$$
Stuph’d
3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-4571; getstuphd.com
Sweet and savory beignets are offered alongside a selection of burgers and wings. Savory beignet options include grilled shrimp with onions and peppers, hot sausage with cheese and a Philly cheesesteak with onions, peppers and cheese. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $
Tacos Diva
2633 St. Claude Ave., (504) 238-3342; tacosdivabargrill.com
The casual taqueria offers Mexican, Honduran and Salvadoran dishes with house-made flour tortillas and sauces. The carne asada plate comes with grilled steak, served with rice and creamy refried beans, salad, guacamole and tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Sat.-Sun. $$
A selection of breads, pastry and cookies from Ayu Bakehouse
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
Marigny
Ayu Bakehouse
801 Frenchmen St., (504) 302-7985; ayubakehouse.com
This Marigny bakery is known for creative sweet and savory bites, including pastries, salads and sandwiches. Offerings include a muffuletta breadstick, boudin and eggs wrapped in croissant dough and chocolate babka. One croissant is twice-baked, topped with almonds, filled with blueberry lavender jam and almond cream. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $
Bamboula’s
514 Frenchmen St., (504) 846-4060; bamboulasmusic.com
The Frenchmen Street club has a menu with raw and char-grilled oysters, New Orleans classics, po-boys, burgers and fried seafood baskets. Old Bay crab and cheese beignets are stuffed with blue crab, cheese and Old Bay seasoning and dusted with powdered sugar. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$
Budsi’s Authentic Thai
1760 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4636; budsisthai.com
Chef Budsaba “Budsi” Mason serves classic Thai dishes and specialties from Thailand’s Issan region, and there are vegetarian options. The mushroom larb is made with seasonal mushrooms, tofu, lime juice, cilantro, mint, roasted rice, and green and red onions, all served over jasmine rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Buffa’s
1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; buffasbar.com
Open around the clock, this bar and kitchen on Esplanade serves Cajun classics and diner foods alike, from gator balls to patty melts. The Gotham Knight burger is served with deep fried honey-praline ham, Swiss cheese, mushrooms and Creole mustard. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $
Morrow’s
2438 St. Claude Ave., (504) 827-1519; morrowsnola.com
The Marigny restaurant serves Creole dishes with Korean influences such as a rib-eye marinated in kimchi butter. There also are New Orleans classics like shrimp and catfish po-boys and char-broiled oysters. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch and dinner Sun. $$
The Original Slap Burger
Marie’s Bar & Kitchen, 2483 Burgundy St., Suite 1, (504) 326-9400; originalslapburger.com
The kitchen at Marie’s in the Marigny serves smash burgers, fries, chicken tenders, grilled cheese and other bar snacks. The Western is a choice of one or two quarter-pound beef patties with house and barbecue sauces, jalapenos, pickles, American cheese and fried onions on a toasted brioche bun. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Wed.-Sat. $$
Paladar 511
511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; paladar511.com
The menu includes pizza and Italian dishes alongside innovative New American plates like wagyu beef tartare with romesco, herb aioli and chili almonds. Seared snapper comes with iacopi beans, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, basil hollandaise and black garlic breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; whodatcafe.com
The cafe and bar serves mostly egg-based dishes and a long list of specialty cocktails. Da St. Phillip is an egg, artichoke, asparagus, spinach and cheese casserole topped with shrimp, crabmeat and remoulade, and is served with fresh fruit. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
A blend of chilis powers the jerk chicken at Coco Hut on Bayou Road.
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
7th Ward
Addis Nola
2514 Bayou Road, (504) 323-2944; addisnola.com
This Michelin-recognized, family-owned restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian dishes like doro wat plus some Southern fare-inspired options like shrimp tibs and grits. The whole fried red snapper comes with jasmine rice, shiro and mitmita. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
CoCo Hut
2515 Bayou Road, (504) 945-8788; Instagram: @coco_hut_nola
The cozy restaurant cooks up Caribbean classics like spicy jerk chicken and fish and also serves wraps, tacos, burgers, salads and more. The jerk chicken plate comes with rice, sauteed cabbage and salad. There’s also a black bean burger served with avocado, chipotle mayo and sweet potato fries on a toasted bun. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Leo’s Bread
2438 Bell St.; leosbread.com
This small bakery launched as a mini-pop-up in 2013 and has expanded to offer a variety of loaves, croissants, bagels and sandwiches at its main location and farmers markets around town. The roasted red peppers, basil and mozzarella sandwich comes on semolina focaccia. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $
Margot’s Pizza
1243 Frenchmen St., (504) 224-2892; margotsnola.com
The pizza parlor serves pies with sourdough crusts, salads and sides like garlic knots with chimichurri and whipped ricotta. The Fungus Among Us pizza is topped with Maggie’s mushrooms, truffled ricotta, mozzarella, fontina cheese and pickled red onions. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$
McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’
1458 N. Broad St., (504) 949-0000; mchardyschickennola.com
The Mogilles family’s joint serves fried, smoked or pulled chicken, plus burgers, smoked ribs, fried shrimp and catfish, fried turkeys and more for take-out only. A whole-pieces-of-chicken combo comes with five pieces of fried chicken, a roll or hot pepper, a drink and one side from a selection including red beans and rice, coleslaw and onion rings. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$
Pagoda Cafe
1430 Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; pagodacafe.net
Known for its breakfast tacos and namesake building, the cafe offers locally roasted coffee, tea, matcha, house-made pastries, sandwiches and tacos under a covered patio. The vegan Tien Dat lemon grass tofu taco comes with house-made slaw, red onions and green onion mint sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating only. Breakfast and lunch daily. $
Pulcinella!
1300 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 221-1560; dirtydimeproductions.com/pulcinella
Chef Shea Vidrine took the helm this summer at the Sicilian and southern Italian-focused restaurant below the Original Nightcap. He’s kept popular dishes like the meatball appetizer on the menu, and new items include mafaldine pasta with cashew cream, black truffle carpaccio, garbanzo beans, roasted fennel and sun-dried tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Respite
2438 Bell St., Suite B; respiteneworleans.com
The oyster, wine and cocktail bar off Bayou Road serves a rotating menu of bivalves, small plates and bistro-style comfort food. The steak frites comes with beef fat chimichurri and fry sauce. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more by email. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Vaucresson’s Creole Café and Deli
1800 St. Bernard Ave., (855) 727-3653; vaucressoncreolecafe.com
Third-generation sausage maker Vance Vaucresson and wife Julie Vaucresson run this Creole sausage business and 7th Ward restaurant, offering sit-down lunches and packed specialty meats to-go. There are po-boys, plate lunches and burgers plus specials from chef Bunny Young. The Lake Pontchartrain is a whole fried catfish topped with lump crabmeat, seafood cream sauce, grilled shrimp and cheese, served with a baked potato. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$
Stuffed crab is served with crab-fat pomme puree, part of a chef tasting menu at the Crustacean Club.
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
French Quarter
Acme
724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; acmeoyster.com
Acme serves oysters raw and char-grilled by the half-dozen and dozen. There also are a variety of fried seafood platters, po-boys and New Orleans specialties, such as corn and crab bisque, butter beans and seafood etouffee with the option to add fried crawfish tails. No reservations. Lunch and dinner. $$
Antoine’s Restaurant
713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; antoines.com
This grande dame has served French-Creole cuisine since the 1840s and is the home of oysters Rockefeller and many other signature dishes. Pan-seared, crabmeat-crusted redfish is served with Louisiana blue crab, truffle essence and onion rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon. and Thu.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Arnaud’s
813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; arnaudsrestaurant.com
Chef Tommy DiGiovanni has led this Creole dining institution for more than 27 years. The menu features refined dishes, such as escargots en casserole, which is topped with a flaky pastry and garlic-herb butter. Seared duck breast is served with blueberry port wine sauce and marinated blueberries. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., jazz brunch Sun. $$$
Bayona
430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4255; bayona.com
Set inside a restored 200-year-old Creole cottage, the restaurant has a Louisiana menu with global influences. Fennel pepper-crusted lamb chops are served with roasted fingerling potatoes, herbed goat cheese, zinfandel sauce and haricot verts. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon. and Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Brennan’s
417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; brennansneworleans.com
The Creole restaurant and home to bananas Foster celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Sweet tea-brined Cornish hen is fried and served with turnips, shallots and mustard cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Broussard’s
819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; broussards.com
Emery Whalen and chef Brian Landry recently took ownership of this century-old restaurant. Braised short rib comes with celery root puree and red wine jus. Fried Gulf oysters are served with stone-ground lemon grits, beurre blanc and persillade sauce. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat., jazz brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; caneandtablenola.com
The bar and restaurant serves seasonal menus influenced by Caribbean flavors. Crispy braised pork rib-eye is served with yucca hash, avocado, tomato, cucumber and mojo verde. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$$
Coop’s Place
1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; coopsplace.net
This Lower Decatur bar serves Cajun and Creole food. Coop’s Taste Plate includes Cajun fried chicken, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice, rabbit and sausage jambalaya and a cup of seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$
Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; courtoftwosisters.com
The Court of Two Sisters offers a Creole dinner menu and is known for its courtyard dining and daily jazz brunch. The duck appetizer is wrapped in bacon and jalapeno and comes with wild berry gastrique. Gemelli pasta is topped with Louisiana crawfish, blackened shrimp, diced tomatoes, green onions and Parmesan cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$
Creole House
509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; creolehouserestaurant.com
The Cajun and Creole menu includes items like Gulf oysters, shrimp and grits and po-boys as well as Southern comfort dishes. The Creole House po-boy comes with sauteed Gulf shrimp, jalapeno, peppers and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Crustacean Club
1036 N. Rampart St.; thecrustaceanclub.com
Chefs Brenna Sanders and Evan Ingram opened this seafood restaurant earlier this year. There is an oyster bar with Gulf oysters, ceviche, caviar and other dishes, and the intimate Club Room serves a five-course tasting menu. A recent menu featured shrimp with coconut, basil and macadamia and cold smoked crab claws with house sauce and fennel celery salad. Reservations accepted for the oyster bar. Reservations required for the Club Room. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$$
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Dian Xin
620 Conti St., (504) 372-3372, dianxinonconti.com; 1218 Decatur St., (504) 266-2828, dianxinnola.com
The Chinese menu includes soup-filled pork dumplings, xiao long bao, noodle bowls and specialty entrees. The Conti Street location also has hot pot and dry pot options. Jianbing is a Chinese-style crepe made with mung bean, rice and wheat flour, coated with egg and sesame seeds and filled with scallions, hoisin sauce, chili paste, cilantro, crunchy wontons and options like chicken, shrimp, stewed beef or crawfish. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Conti Street: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Decatur Street: lunch and dinner daily. $$
Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com
The fine-dining restaurant serves a petite and large filet, 16-ounce USDA Prime rib-eye and a Prime strip along with a Creole menu with pan-seared Gulf fish, fried oyster pasta, salads, gumbo and turtle soup. A six-ounce filet mignon comes with creamed spinach, Pontalba potatoes, flash-fried oysters and bearnaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$
The Double Club
307 Chartres St., (504) 224-9843; thedoubleclubnola.com
The casual cocktail bar has a food menu with club sandwiches and West Coast dishes, like tacos, a burrito and the Mexican po-boy made with carnitas, salsa verde, Cotija cheese, jalapenos and onions. The katsu sando includes a crispy chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, spicy mayo, Korean barbecue sauce and house pickles. No reservations. Delivery available. Late lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. $$
El Gato Negro
81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; elgatonegronola.com
El Gato Negro serves popular Mexican dishes, like fajitas, street tacos and enchiladas. The Gato Bowl includes grilled chicken, vegetables, guajillo chimichurri, panela cheese and tomatillo salsa over rice. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$
Empanola
630 St. Ann St., (504) 766-1236; empanolaempanadas.com
There is a variety of empanada fillings on the menu, including Asian-style ground pork, Chilean-style chopped beef, ham and cheese, vegetarian options and a sweet apple-pecan version. The gumbo empanada has chicken, andouille, peppers and onions. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $
Felipe’s
301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; felipestaqueria.com
The fast casual Mexican restaurant has made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos and more. There also are some house creations, like the spicy taco salad, which is a tortilla shell filled with chicken tinga, cabbage, lettuce, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, jack cheese, Baja sauce and guacamole and served with chipotle ranch dressing. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
A dozen fresh shucked oysters at Felix’s Oyster Bar
Photo by J.T. Blatty / The Advocate
Felix’s
739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440; felixs.com
The original French Quarter location has an oyster bar and serves a menu of Cajun and Creole classics, like turtle soup, gumbo ya-ya, fried seafood platters and po-boys. The jambalaya pasta is penne tossed with chicken, sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and onions. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Galatoire’s
209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; galatoires.com
The fine-dining landmark serves a French-Creole menu with New Orleans classics like turtle soup, shrimp remoulade, seafood and okra gumbo and oysters Rockefeller. Chicken bonne femme is a roasted half chicken with cottage fries and bacon caramelized onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
House of Blues
225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; neworleans.houseofblues.com
The House of Blues’ restaurant and bar serves a menu of Louisiana-inspired dishes with some Southern influences, like the Bluesville hot chicken, which comes with two Nashville hot chicken breasts, house-made slaw, fries and dill pickle. The Cajun steak and fries is a 14-ounce, seasoned rib-eye served with Cajun butter, garlic fries and aioli. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
Izzat
407 Iberville St., (504) 513-4128; izzatnola.com
The new, casual bistro serves a French menu with breakfast dishes like French toast, eggs Sardou and omelets and entrees and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. The croque madame is a hot ham and cheese sandwich with cheesy bechamel sauce topped with a fried egg. The sandwich comes with a house salad. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine St., (504) 439-7445; Erin Rose, 811 Conti St.; killerpoboys.com
The po-boy shop on Dauphine Street and the counter in the back of Erin Rose serve creative spins on the New Orleans sandwich. The rum and ginger-glazed pork belly po-boy includes lime cabbage slaw and garlic aioli. No reservations. Dauphine Street: Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.; Conti Street: lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Landry’s Seafood House
620 Decatur St., (504) 581-9825; landrysseafoodhouse.com
The Gulf Coast seafood chain has oysters, po-boys, broiled or pan-seared fish and house specialties. The Crescent City is a fish fillet topped with blackened shrimp, crab, crawfish and lemon butter and comes with dirty rice and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Lebanon Grill
1122 Decatur St., (504) 354-9161; lebanongrillnola.com
The Lower Decatur restaurant and hookah bar serves a Lebanese menu with gyro, falafel, shawarma, hummus and more. There’s also a selection of pizzas, like the Greek Delight, which is made with a ricotta white sauce, gyro, green peppers, onions, oregano, olives and feta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Mona Lisa
1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746; monalisaneworleans.com
The neighborhood restaurant serves an Italian-American menu with pasta dishes, pizzas, calzones, salads and sandwiches. The shrimp fra diavolo is made with shrimp sauteed in brandy and served with red gravy over linguini. No reservations. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$
Muriel’s Jackson Square
801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; muriels.com
The restaurant at the corner of Jackson Square has a contemporary Creole menu and jazz brunch on Saturday and Sunday. On the dinner menu is slow-roasted half duck served with orange teriyaki glaze, spicy honey and lemon Basmati rice and sauteed bok choy. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Napoleon House
500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; napoleonhouse.com
Napoleon House is known for its muffuletta and Pimm’s cup cocktail and has a menu of classic New Orleans dishes. The muffuletta is made with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad and can be ordered as a quarter, half and whole sandwich. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Oceana Grill
739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; oceanagrill.com
The Creole menu includes fried seafood platters, po-boys and local staples like barbecue shrimp, char-broiled oysters and crawfish etouffee. Redfish Oceana is breaded and pan-sauteed redfish topped with crawfish mushroom cream sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes and mustard greens. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$$
Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro
720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; orleansgrapevine.com
The menu at this restaurant and wine bar includes Creole dishes and shareable options like baked brie and charcuterie. Gulf fish Amandine is a blackened fillet topped with toasted almonds, brown butter and crabmeat and served with rice and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
Palm & Pine
308 N. Rampart St., (504) 814-6200; palmandpinenola.com
Chefs Jordan Herndon and Amarys Koenig Herndon serve a changing menu of Caribbean cuisine at a fine-dining level in a casual environment. The Corner Store Crudo is a re-appearing favorite made with thinly sliced Gulf yellowfin and pineapple Big Shot nuoc cham. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Restaurant R’evolution
Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; revolutionnola.com
Chef John Folse’s fine-dining restaurant serves contemporary Cajun and Creole dishes. Rabbit cordon bleu is made with prosciutto and aged gruyere cheese and is served with Creole mustard cream. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$
Rib Room
Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045; ribroomneworleans.com
The restaurant is known for its dry-aged prime rib, and there are steaks and some seafood and poultry dishes. Rosemary-tellicherry crusted prime rib is served in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 18-ounce portions and comes with au jus and horseradish creme. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sun. $$$
When the smells of crawfish boils blends with the pollen in the air.
Succotash
1041 Dumaine St., (504) 290-8848; Instagram: @succotash_nola
Chef Kimberly “Chef K” Cochran opened this restaurant earlier this year and serves a regularly changing, creative Southern menu. A recent menu included the Crab Menage a Trois, a fried soft-shell crab with lump crabmeat and coconut curry crab fat sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$
Toast
1035 Decatur St., (504) 300-5518; toastneworleans.com
The breakfast spot serves sweet and savory crepes, toast topped with various options, omelets and aebelskivers, which are Danish puffed pancakes served with powdered sugar, jam, chocolate and maple syrup. Toast can be ordered topped with bacon, mushrooms, mornay sauce, caramelized onions and a sunny side up egg. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Tujague’s
429 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; tujaguesrestaurant.com
The restaurant celebrates its 170th anniversary this year and is offering a special five-course menu along with its full menu of Creole dishes. Portobello stuffed ravioli is served with a Creole crimini and crab cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$
Wakin’ Bakin’
900 Dumaine St., (504) 233-3877; wakinbakin.com
The breakfast and brunch spot serves pancakes, omelets, specialty bowls and classic diner dishes. The Usual comes with two eggs any style, Black Forest cured bacon, a honey butter biscuit and choice of side, such as grits, black beans or Cajun smash hash. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Steak frites at Morrow Steak
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CBD / Warehouse District
Annuciation
1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; annunciationrestaurant.com
The contemporary Creole and Southern menu includes chef’s choice ravioli, a house-made pasta filled with seasonal ingredients, such as Louisiana crabmeat and crawfish topped with marinara or cognac sauce and topped with fresh basil and Parmesan. Roasted duck is served with raspberry reduction, sweet potato au gratin, pecans, spinach and bacon. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$
Aroma
401 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 766-6916; aromanolaindiancuisine.com
Chef Sudharshan Kasarapu serves a variety of South Indian dishes, including curries, meat biryanis and vegetarian options made with chickpeas and lentils. The vindaloo chicken or lamb is in a spicy, tangy curry made with vinegar and a blend of spices. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Bar 1865
916 Lafayette St. (504) 325-0320; swoopsnola.com
Bar 1865 offers a contemporary menu of seasonal small plates and creative cocktails. Pan-seared Prince Edward Island scallops are served in a silky corn cream sauce and topped with peeled heirloom cherry tomatoes and fried capers. Deviled eggs are fried in panko and served with a bacon jam. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. $$
Baronness on Baronne
339 Baronne St., (504) 522-8664; baronessnola.com
The cocktail lounge has a food menu with shareable plates, pizza, flatbreads, wraps and a burger. The Cajun pizza has a tomato sauce base, mozzarella cheese, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, bell peppers and basil. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat.$$
Bearcat
845 Carondelet St., (504) 766-7399; bearcatcafe.com
Bearcat has a breakfast and lunch menu split between “good cat” dishes that are vegan and vegetarian and “bad cat” dishes with meat and seafood. The Cat Daddy is a biscuit with a fried chicken thigh topped with crawfish gravy and a sunny egg. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$
Chapter IV
1301 Gravier St., (504) 766-7851; chapterivnola.com
Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase, Leah Chase’s grandson, serves a modern take on classic Creole dishes. The menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, citrus-glazed salmon, oyster Benedict and filet mignon. Fried farm-raised catfish is served with crawfish and andouille maque choux Creole grits. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; cochonrestaurant.com
Chef Donald Link’s contemporary Cajun restaurant uses locally sourced pork and seafood. The appetizer menu includes fried boudin and fried alligator, and the entrees include rabbit and dumplings and an oyster and bacon sandwich. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Copper Vine
1001 Poydras St., (504) 208-9535; coppervine.com
The wine bar and restaurant has a menu of modern American and Creole dishes. Seared duck breast comes with pickled blueberries, potato puree, sprouts, wild mushrooms and duck jus. Reservations accepted. Courtyard and balcony seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun.$$$
Desi Vega’s Steakhouse
628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; desivegasteaks.com
Steak options include a filet mignon, New York strip, rib-eye, cowboy steak and a porterhouse for two. There also are lobster tails, lamb chops and the mixed grill, which comes with beef medallions, marinated chicken breast, sweet Italian sausage and broiled tomato. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Domenica
The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 336-6541; domenicarestaurant.com
The menu hits a spot where rustic Italian meets the South, with salumi, pizzas and pasta dishes. Hand-rolled cavatelli is prepared with a wild mushroom and slow-cooked rabbit sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. The affettati misti is the chef’s selection of house-cured salumi and imported cheeses with seasonal accompaniments and torta fritta bread. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Emeril’s
800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; emerilsrestaurant.com
Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant serves a tasting menu of contemporary Louisiana cuisine. The restaurant also recently started Friday lunch service. A recent dinner tasting menu featured smoked salmon cheesecake served with caviar and dill, trout almondine with green beans and potato, beef and daube glace and banana cream pie. The wine bar offers a menu of dishes such as barbecue shrimp, seafood gumbo, smoked trout au gratin and fried oyster bao buns. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Empanola
800 Common St., (504) 345-2867; empanolaempanadas.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. $
Galliano
200 Julia St., (504) 218-5753; gallianorestaurant.com
Chef Ricky Cheramie puts a contemporary touch on Cajun dishes at this Warehouse District restaurant. Pork chop LaPlace is a grilled Berkshire pork chop stuffed with andouille and served with red beans, ham hock cornbread dressing, fried onion rings and house-made “tiger” sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Headquarters
445 S. Rampart St., (504) 217-6851; headquartersnola.com
Nice Guys NOLA’s sister restaurant near the Superdome has a menu of hearty Creole dishes, po-boys and burgers, beignets, oysters and more. On the brunch menu, the oxtail Benny is a poached egg over a biscuit and topped with pulled oxtail and debris sauce. Headquarters also hosts live music and DJs. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Juan’s Flying Burrito
515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; juansflyingburrito.com
The casual taqueria has burritos, nachos, quesadillas and other Tex-Mex dishes with Creole influences. Creole chicken banh mi tacos come with pickled carrots and daikon, Sriracha sour cream, cucumbers, jalapenos and cilantro on flour tortillas. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Bar 1865 has a menu based around seasonal small plates and cocktails.
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Kandy’s
514 S. Rampart St., (504) 881-0851; kandysnola.com
Paris-trained chef Kandy Taylor offers a French-inspired New Orleans menu in an intimate setting. Garlic- and herb-crusted drum is served with haricot verts, bacon, brabant potatoes and beurre rouge sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$
King Brasserie & Bar
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, 501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3073; kingbrasserieandbar.com
The restaurant is influenced by the brasseries of the French Riviera and serves a seasonal French-Creole menu. Recent dishes included lobster bouillabaisse with Gulf fish, shrimp, blue crab, fennel and potatoes in saffron broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch daily. $$$
Kira
601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; kiranola.com
The stylish lounge and restaurant serves a menu mixing Mediterranean dishes with Japanese ingredients and techniques. The vadouvan-seasoned lamb chops are served with pomegranate molasses, tzatziki and a shaved fennel salad with yuzu-tahini dressing. There also is a distinct omakase restaurant inside Kira, where chef Yoshi Okai serves a 20-course guided meal. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. for Saints home games. $$$
Le Moyne Bistro
746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 350-1750; lemoynebistro.com
Chefs Christian Hurst and Farrell Harrison serve French fare at this Warehouse District bistro. Grilled chicken paillard comes with Creole tomatoes, basil, croutons and sweet corn soubise. Le Moyne is a sister restaurant to Marie’s Oyster Bar next door. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern
700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; legacykitchen.com
Craft Tavern’s casual menu features red wine-braised beef short rib served with demi-glaze. The menu also includes po-boys, steak frites, seafood dishes and creative small plates. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Legacy Kitchen’s Tacklebox
817 Common St., (504) 827-1651; legacykitchen.com
Tacklebox has an oyster bar and emphasizes seafood on its menu of Southern dishes. Grilled Gulf fish comes with Cajun crawfish cream sauce and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant
701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; lucyssurf.com
The Cal-Mex menu at this surf-shack-styled restaurant includes tacos, sandwiches, nachos, salads and more. The Cabo shrimp and grits includes poblano and cheese grits and honey-jalapeno butter sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Lyons Corner
Hotel Theo New Orleans, 537 Gravier St., (504) 527-0006; lyonscornernola.com
The cafe offers baked goods, beignets and coffee in the morning and has a lunch and dinner menu of Southern dishes with creative twists. Maple-glazed pork belly is served with butternut puree and apple truffle slaw. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Meril
424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; bemeril.com
Chef Emeril Lagasse’s small plate restaurant is named for his daughter and serves a contemporary American menu. Smoked jerk chicken is served with mango relish and a charred cabbage wedge. Other dishes include candied pork ribs with green onion and sesame, and roasted zucchini with smoked goat cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Morrow Steak
1003 Julia St., (504) 354-9805; morrowsteak.com
The menu at Larry Morrow’s modern steakhouse includes filet mignon, a wagyu New York strip, 12- and 22-ounce rib-eyes, and 40-ounce tomahawk and porterhouse cuts. There also are sushi rolls, seafood dishes, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$
Mother’s Restaurant
401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; mothersrestaurant.net
Mother’s serves breakfast dishes all day and has a menu of Creole staples, including po-boys, crawfish etouffee and red beans and rice. The fried seafood platter comes with shrimp, oysters and catfish along with choice of two sides, such as potato salad and green beans with tomatoes. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Patty’s Burger Bar
805 Magazine St., (504) 527-5872; pattysburgerbar.com
The Warehouse District spot serves smash burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings and regular and spiked milkshakes. There’s also a long bourbon list. The Wild West burger is a single beef patty topped with jack cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, onion rings, pickled jalapenos, diced onions and hickory barbecue sauce on a Martin’s Famous potato roll. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Plates Restaurant & Bar
1051 Annunciation St., (504) 582-9020; platesnola.com
Plates’ seasonal menu is inspired by the many cultures that have shaped New Orleans, particularly the French and Spanish. Grilled hanger steak is served with Canary Island mojo rojo and tallow-roasted marbled potatoes. Roasted Gulf oysters come with Viet-Cajun butter and lemon breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; restaurantaugust.com
Chef Corey Thomas uses French techniques in contemporary Creole dishes served on four- and seven-course prix-fixe menus. A recent menu included snapper Pontchartrain served with shrimp, crab, oyster mushrooms and bearnaise. August also recently added Friday lunch service. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. $$$
Rizzuto’s Prime
601 Loyola Ave., (504) 734-2534; rizzutosprime.com
Rizzuto’s CBD location focuses on steaks and seafood, and there’s also a menu of Italian dishes. Fried lobster tails come in New Orleans-style barbecue meuniere sauce over mascarpone grits. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner daily. $$$
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Saint John
715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 381-0385; saintjohnneworleans.com
Led by chef Darren Chabert, Saint John serves an elevated Creole menu. Creole beef daube is made with red wine-braised Black Angus short ribs and comes with whipped potatoes and gremolata. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$
Salon Salon
544 Carondelet St., (504) 814-7711; salonsalonnola.com
Maison Metier’s intimate, book-lined lounge serves craft cocktails, wines and small plates like Gulf oysters, foie gras, charcuterie and caviar. The redfish sandwich is dressed with serrano remoulade and Napa cabbage. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. $$$
Seaworthy
630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; seaworthynola.com
Seaworthy has oysters from the Gulf, East and West coasts and a menu with caviar, shareable dishes, like serrano hushpuppies, and more. A recent menu included boudin and gravy served with shredded duck, Guinea flint grits and herbs. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$$
Sofia
516 Julia St., (504) 322-3216; sofianola.com
Chef Talia Diele serves a menu of elevated Italian dishes using house-made pasta. Kabocha squash-filled agnolotti is served with brown butter, sage, amaretti and fig vin cotto. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Vyoone’s Restaurant
412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com
Vyoone Therese Segue’s fine-dining restaurant serves a French-Creole menu. Shrimp, crawfish and pappardelle pasta is served with butter cream sauce, garlic, leeks, aged white cheddar cheese and basil. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Fried catfish is covered with house Crawdat sauce at Heard Dat Kitchen.
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Central City
Cafe Reconcile
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; cafereconcile.org
The nonprofit and cafe teaches culinary skills to teens and young adults and helps them build early professional experience. The cafe’s Creole menu includes gumbo, po-boys and entrees like chili-glazed grilled salmon served with sesame seeds and a choice of two sides, such as collard greens, mac and cheese or sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Fri. $$
Central City BBQ
1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; centralcitybbq.com
The wood-smoked barbecue joint serves brisket, pulled pork, chicken, turkey and more on platters, sandwiches and salads. There also are smoked wings, brisket chili cheese fries, boudin balls and smoked pork belly egg rolls. Brisket can be ordered sliced or chopped and comes with white bread and a side, such as Creole slaw, Brussels sprouts or bacon mac and cheese. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Wed., dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
Heard Dat Kitchen
2520 Felicity St., (504) 510-4248; hearddatkitchen.com
Chef Jeffery Heard puts his spin on Creole comfort food. The Mardi Gras Mambo is fried fish served over mac and cheese and topped with house Crawdat sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. It comes with peas and potato salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Red Rooster
2801 1/2 Washington Ave., (504) 895-6786; redroosternola.com
This long-running window-service spot serves fried chicken, po-boys, seafood plates, yakamein and more. Fried shrimp, oysters or fish plates come with fries, salad and toast or mac and cheese, vegetables and potato salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$
Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco
1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 354-1342; titoscevichepisco.com
Tito’s serves Peruvian dishes, and its bar menu focuses on pisco. There are several ceviche options, including the Japanese-influenced ceviche Nikkei, made with yellowfin tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, nori, red onions, cilantro, aji limo pepper, cucumbers and avocado. Pollo saltado is chicken stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and potatoes in a savory sauce and served with white rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
The fried bologna sandwich is a signature at Turkey and the Wolf.
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Garden District / Irish Channel
Aquila Bistro
2042 Prytania St., (504) 381-5514; aquilabistronola.com
The cafe’s menu has omelets, waffles, pancakes, breakfast plates and specialty coffee as well as burgers, salads, fries and lobster ravioli. The Re Di Roma is a croissant sandwich with smoked turkey breast, avocado, tomatoes, an egg and melted cheddar cheese. The sandwich comes with potato tots or a salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Aroma
3100 Magazine St., (504) 354-1584; aromanolaindiancuisine.com
See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch Tue.-Sun, dinner daily. $$
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; atchafalayarestaurant.com
Chef Christopher Lynch puts a contemporary spin on Creole and Southern dishes at this popular Irish Channel restaurant. The 8-ounce wagyu steak is served with mushrooms from Mushroom Maggie’s Farm in St. Francisville, potato puree, cipollini onions and sauce au poivre. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Brunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$
Banh Mi Boys
3244 Magazine St., (504) 354-8502; bmbsandwiches.com
The Vietnamese restaurant offers a range of creative and traditional banh mi sandwiches, rice and noodle dishes, spring rolls, salads and fried chicken wings. The Cajun crack fries are topped with fried chicken skin, smoked bacon, ranch, a flamin’ hot crackling crumble and green onions. No reservations. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Commander’s Palace
1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; commanderspalace.com
The celebrated restaurant sources ingredients from South Louisiana farms for its modern, elevated Creole menu. Pecan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with Prosecco-poached Louisiana lump crabmeat and served with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, melted leeks and whiskey-spiked crushed corn cream. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Crack’D Brunch
1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 381-4678; brunchd.com
The restaurant is all about brunch and its menu features shareable dishes like lacquered duck bacon, charcuterie and crabcakes, egg dishes, pancakes, sandwiches and Benedicts. The Acadian Assets is poached eggs over grilled biscuits with fried green tomato, smoked brisket and crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Brunch daily. $$
Empanola
3109 Magazine St., (504) 582-9378; empanolaempanadas.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $
The Ozzy is a breakfast bowl of quinoa, greens, poached eggs and avocado at HiVolt.
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GAIA Seafood & Steakhouse
1820 St. Charles Ave., Suite 120, (504) 203-5430; gaiasteakhouse.com
GAIA grills its steaks over charcoal and finishes them in a wood-fired oven. There are 6- and 10-ounce filets, New York strips, rib-eyes and large tomahawk and porterhouse options. Slow-roasted asado short ribs are served with red wine au jus, heirloom carrots and polenta. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$
HiVolt
1829 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 324-8818; hivoltcoffeepickup.com
The coffee shop has a hearty food menu with breakfast bowls, a burrito, sandwiches, quiche and salads. The Good Morning, Vietnam is a pork sausage patty, over easy egg, jalapenos, carrots, cucumber and sriracha mayo on a brioche bun. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $
Jack Rose
Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 608-7112; jackroserestaurant.com
The menu at this colorful restaurant includes contemporary takes on Italian, French and Spanish cuisine. The fettuccine Nero includes scallops, wild mushrooms, vermouth and pecorino romano. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Joey K’s Restaurant
3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; joeyksrestaurant.com
The casual Garden District spot serves an extensive menu of Cajun and Creole favorites with a number of daily specials. The eggplant Napoleon pasta is made with fried eggplant medallions and fried shrimp, angel hair pasta and crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Juan’s Flying Burrito
2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; juansflyingburrito.com
See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
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Mayas Restaurant
2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; Instagram: @mayas_onmagazine
The modern Latin American menu includes ceviche, empanadas, curry, steak and more. Ropa vieja is shredded brisket braised with garlic and served with red tomato sauce, sauteed onions, bell pepper, ranchero beans and jasmine rice. The dish comes with a side of sweet plantains and yuca fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Parasol’s
2533 Constance St., (504) 354-9079; Instagram: @theoriginalparasols
The Irish Channel bar is known for its po-boys and also serves wings, a muffuletta, loaded fries, fried shrimp and oyster baskets and more. The oyster BLT is made with fried oysters, bacon, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo on Texas toast. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 264-7600; seawitch-nola.com
Seawitch serves an elevated seafood menu and has several creative char-grilled oyster options. There also are some “land” dishes, like duck, chicken and braised short ribs. The General Tso’s Imperial char-grilled oysters are finished with a General Tso’s sauce glaze and topped with ginger, garlic, chili, scallions and sesame crunch. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428; turkeyandthewolf.com
The popular counter-service spot takes an inventive approach to Southern sandwiches, salads and other dishes. The vegan chik’n sandwich is made with Incogmeato plant-based tenders, vegan honey mustard, shredded lettuce, red onion, dill, hot sauce and pickles on a toasted Weiss Guys roll. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Mon. $$
The Vintage
3121 Magazine St., (504) 324-7144; thevintagenola.com
The cafe has coffee, beignets, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast and more for breakfast and flatbreads, sandwiches, charcuterie, cocktails, wine and beer for lunch and dinner. Seared tuna is served over spring greens with oranges, macadamia nut, onions and sweet chili vinaigrette. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Iberico pork skewers are served with olives and mojo verde at Dolfy’s.
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Uptown
Bearcat
2521 Jena St., (504) 309-9011; bearcatcafe.com
See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$
Bub’s NOLA Grab & Go
5031 Freret St., (504) 354-9643; bubsnola.com
See Mid-City section for restaurant description. This location has limited seating. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Charlie’s Steak House
4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; charliessteakhousenola.com
Charlie’s is a traditional steakhouse with a straight-ahead menu of 10-ounce filets, 18-ounce rib-eyes, New York strips and The Charlie, a 32-ounce T-bone. A la carte sides include creamed spinach, onion rings and au gratin potatoes. There’s also a grilled tuna steak served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$.
Clancy’s
6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; clancysneworleans.com
Clancy’s Creole menu features shrimp remoulade, turtle soup and signature dishes like fried oysters with brie over spinach. Fried Gulf fish is topped with crabmeat and served with meuniere sauce and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Delachaise Wine Bar
3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; thedelachaise.com
The wine bar has a menu of cheese and charcuterie boards, creative small plates, French bistro fare and noshing items like goose fat fries with malt vinegar aioli to steak frites. Fish and chips features amber beer-battered cod served with cider vinegar slaw. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$
Dolfy’s
4508 Freret St., (504) 841-9110; dolfys.com
Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. takes inspiration from Spain’s Basque country. Pintxo-style small plates include Marcona almonds, fried olives, Iberico pork skewers, boquerones and anchovies and more. Dry-aged black Angus rib-eye is available by the ounce and served with blistered sweet peppers and mushroom conserva. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
El Pavo Real
4401 S. Broad St., (504) 266-2022; elpavorealnola.com
The menu at this Broadmoor locale is filled with savory Mexican classics. The mole poblano is roasted chicken covered in the house mole sauce served with tangy slaw, steamed rice and fresh corn tortillas. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
Empanola
7321 Freret St., (504) 249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Felipe’s
6215 S. Miro St., (504) 309-2776; felipestaqueria.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Francolini’s Italian Deli
3987 Tchoupitoulas St.; francolinis.com
The sandwich shop is inspired by New Jersey Italian delis, and there’s a wide array of cold subs, like the Italian with prosciutto cotto, mortadella, hot capicola, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, red onions, lettuce and vinaigrette. Hot sandwiches include the Big V, with a chicken cutlet, prosciutto cotto, fontina cheese, arugula, honey mustard and mustard vinaigrette. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Mon. (but only online orders are accepted on Wednesdays). $$
Frankie & Johnny’s
321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; frankieandjohnnys.com
Grilled or fried shrimp platters are served with fries, potato salad or vegetables. Red beans and rice is available with hot or smoked sausage, a pork chop or grilled or fried chicken breast. The menu also includes boiled shrimp, po-boys, pasta and more. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Gautreau’s
1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; gautreausrestaurant.com
The creative contemporary menu changes often and features dishes like paneer gnudi with Gulf shrimp in a smoked tikka masala sauce with Marcona almonds and cilantro. Pan-roasted chicken is served with shiitake mushrooms, mashed potatoes and green beans. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
The Husky
4510 Freret St., (504) 766-7159; thehuskynola.com
The Uptown restaurant has steak, chicken, a burger, lamb, pasta dishes and seafood. Steak options include 5- and 8-ounce filets, 12-ounce New York strip and a 14-ounce USDA Prime rib-eye. Bison short rib is served over a sweet potato risotto with a sherry gastrique glaze. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$
Le Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; lapetitegrocery.com
Chef Justin Devillier’s menu mainstays include turtle bolognese with tagliatelle pasta, a fried soft-boiled egg, sherry and parsley. The LPG cheeseburger is dressed with Gruyere cheese, pickles, onion marmalade, arugula and whole grain mustard and is served with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$
Grilled beets with goat cheese and walnuts is a dish that’s been on the menu from the start at Lilette.
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Lilette
3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; liletterestaurant.com
Lilette’s menu features dishes like gnocchi with sage, brown butter and cream, Gulf shrimp cooked in sizzling butter with lemon and oregano, and hearts of palm salad. The roasted airline chicken breast entree is served with balsamic-glazed onions, mushroom vinaigrette and Brussels sprouts. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Luvi
5236 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 605-3340; luvirestaurant.com
The pan-Asian menu includes sushi, dumplings and Chinese-inspired dishes. From the raw bar, the Dragon Boat is seared tuna with flying fish roe and smoked soy sauce. Spicy dan dan noodles are tossed with sesame chicken, black beans, peanuts and bone broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Mister Mao
4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 345-2056; mistermaonola.com
Chef Sophina Uong and her husband William Greenwell’s “tropical roadhouse” serves dishes with influences from Mexico and across Southeast Asia. The changing menu features dishes like the prahok ktiss, a Cambodian pork and fermented seafood dip with peanut, lemongrass, bird’s eye chili and crudite. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Mosquito Supper Club
3824 Dryades St.; mosquitosupperclub.com
Chef Melissa Martin highlights Louisiana seafood and Cajun dishes in her weekly tasting menus, which are served family-style in multiple courses. Dishes might include raw oysters with mignonette, fried shrimp boulettes, shrimp and okra gumbo and stuffed crabs. Reservations required. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Osteria Lupo
4609 Magazine St., (504) 273-1268; osterialupo.com
Osteria Lupo serves a menu inspired by northern Italy. On the pasta menu is radiatori served with Louisiana blue crab, basil and Parmesan. Seared Gulf fish comes with chili aioli, orzo salad and mustard vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$
Pascal’s Manale
1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; pascalsmanale.com
The Creole-Italian restaurant is known for its oyster bar and as the birthplace of New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. The seafood pinwheel lasagna is crab and shrimp bechamel rolled in pasta and cooked in creamy tomato sauce Aurora. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily. $$$
Social Peruvian Restaurant
5015 Magazine St., (504) 354-9142; socialrestaurant.co
The contemporary Peruvian menu includes various types of ceviche made with fish, shrimp, octopus and more. Lomo saltado is filet mignon with soy-oyster sauce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, green onions, snow peas, choclo, potatoes and rice. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Yinzer’s Cheesesteaks
1514 Delachaise St., (412) 860-6801; yinzersamazingcheesesteaks.com
Yinzer’s founders are former Pittsburgh residents and serve Pittsburgh-style cheesesteaks. Steak or chicken cheesesteaks include sauteed onions, choice of provolone, American or cheddar whiz cheese and mayo on an Amoroso’s roll. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Char-grilled oyster bread at Nice Guys NOLA
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Carrollton / Riverbend
Aguasanta
8312 Oak St., (504) 381-5625; aguasantanola.com
This restaurant serves a menu of upscale dishes rooted in Mexican cuisine. Pineapple aguachile is shrimp in pineapple broth with onion, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple, avocado, microgreens, coriander and macha oil and is served with corn chips. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Bourree
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; bourreenola.com
The casual smokehouse has a menu of Cajun and Southern specialties including po-boys, smoked wings, boudin and sausage. The boudin grilled cheese sandwich is served with seasonal mustard and jalapeno pepper jelly. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
Breads on Oak
8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; breadsonoak.com
Along with baked goods and pastries, the cafe has a menu of vegetarian-friendly breakfast items, salads, quiches and sandwiches. The Live Food Sandwich is miso paste, vegan mayo, cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado and arugula served on organic multigrain bread. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Brigtsen’s
723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; brigtsens.com
Chef Frank Brigtsen offers a modern Creole- and Cajun-inspired menu inside a former cottage in the Riverbend. The pan-roasted pork chop has a blueberry cane vinegar glaze and is served with andouille sweet potato hash and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Chais Delachaise
7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; chaisdelachaise.com
The bistro’s menu of New American dishes includes steak frites, char-grilled octopus and risotto made with mushrooms and asparagus and topped with Piave cheese and pesto. Mussels fra diavolo are mussels in a white wine tomato sauce with crushed red pepper and herbs and served with balsamic crostini. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Dakar NOLA
937 Leonidas St., (504) 493-9396; dakarnola.com
The celebrated restaurant recently moved to this Riverbend location. Chef Serigne Mbaye serves a seasonal seven-course Senegalese tasting menu, which starts with a welcome tea and bread course and features many pescatarian dishes. Reservations required. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Jacques-Imo’s
8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; jacques-imos.com
The restaurant serves many classic New Orleans dishes. The Cajun bouillabaisse is mixed seafood in a saffron tomato shellfish stock, served with spinach salad and choice of two sides, like mashed sweet potatoes, corn maque choux, red beans and rice or smothered cabbage. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$
Juan’s Flying Burrito
8140 Oak St., (504) 897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com
See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
La Macarena
8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; pupusasnola.com
The Salvadoran menu has an emphasis on pupusas. There also is a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Tanner’s Vegan Bliss is a platter with a sweet corn tamale, a pupusa, a tostada, refried black beans and Spanish yellow rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Brunch, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
The food on Procida’s menu is related to Creole Italian like distant cousins raised on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Mikimoto
3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; mikimotosushi.com
The Japanese restaurant has a wide-ranging menu of sushi rolls, ramen, tempura and teriyaki dishes. The Crescent City roll is snow crab, spicy crawfish and tempura batter rolled with rice in seaweed and topped with avocado, onion and shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$
Nice Guys NOLA
7910 Earhart Blvd., (504) 302-2404; niceguysnola.com
Nice Guys offers a menu of innovative twists on New Orleans cuisine, with seafood dishes, wings, tacos, sandwiches, fries and more. The char-grilled Ohh Lala Oysters are topped with shrimp, crawfish, crab and lobster cream. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Thu., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Fri.-Mon. $$
Paulie’s
8201 Oak St., (504) 412-8326; pauliesneworleans.com
The New York-style deli has a menu of classic and original sandwiches and Italian dishes like lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmigiana. The Bronx Bomber sandwich is filled with genoa salami, pepperoni and capocollo, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar of Modena glaze on braided Italian bread from Cartozzo’s Bakery. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Sukeban
8126 Oak St., (504) 345-2367; barsukeban.com
The Japanese-style tavern serves sashimi, handrolls and caviar. The handroll menu includes blue crab with katsuo furikake and tempura bits, and the shiitake mushroom handroll comes with shiso and avocado. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
The meatery board at Toups’ Meatery is a sampling of charcuterie.
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Mid-City
Angelo Brocato
214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com
For more than 100 years, Angelo Brocato’s has served house-made gelato in traditional and house-specialty flavors, along with cannoli, tiramisu, Italian fig or seed cookies, assorted Italian biscotti and pastries. Gelato flavors rotate, but often include amaretto, mint chocolate chip, praline and Sicilian pistachio nut. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Barrio Bites
4201 Canal St., (504) 381-4474; barriobitesmidcity.com
Opened in spring, the cafe serves baked goods, sandwiches, Honduran baleadas and snowballs. The mortadella and burrata sandwich comes with pesto and hot honey on house-made focaccia. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. $
Beachcorner Bar & Grill
4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; beachcornerbarandgrill.com
This casual bar and grill serves burgers, sandwiches, salads and a long list of bar-noshing items like fries with different toppings. Burgers include a 10-ounce patty topped with shredded cheese, and other options include Swiss, pepper jack or blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks St., (504) 949-8807; biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com
This spot serves omelets, breakfast sandwiches, waffles and more. Offerings include chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits with catfish, and a Wafflewich made of breakfast meats, eggs and cheese between two waffles. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and brunch daily, dinner Sat.-Sun. $$
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; blueoakbbq.com
The barbecue spot has brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and chicken, sausages and St. Louis-style ribs available for plates and on sandwiches. The East Carolina Pork sandwich is made with pulled pork in Carolina vinegar sauce with cracklins, slaw, onions and pickles on a sesame bun. The sandwich comes with a choice of side, such as potato salad, roasted garlic mac and cheese or beef fat potato tots. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Bub’s NOLA
4413 Banks St., (504) 581-8054; bubsnola.com
Originally founded as a pop-up, Bub’s serves smash burgers, sandwiches, fries and onion rings. The Peanut Bubber is made with two smashed beef patties, American cheese, bacon and creamy peanut butter. House specialty burgers normally have two patties but can be ordered with just one. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Chada
3420 Bienville St., (504) 516-2604; chada-nola.com
Glenn Mahiya and Tom Intavichai’s restaurant takes an artistic approach when presenting traditional Thai flavors. Chor Muang is a purple flower-shaped dumpling made with sweet radish, garlic and peanut. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$
Clesi’s
4323 Bienville St., (504) 909-0108; clesicatering.com
Clesi’s is known for its boiled and fried seafood platters and also serves dishes from gumbo and jambalaya to po-boys and blackened redfish. Due to renovations, the restaurant currently is only serving a boxed lunch menu for pickup and delivery with options like shrimp pasta, chicken and sausage jambalaya, a ham and pimento po-boy and a garlic hummus wrap available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Crescent City Steaks
1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; crescentcitysteaks.com
This family-owned restaurant has served steaks with sizzling hot butter since 1934. Steak options include a rib-eye, filet wrapped in bacon, strip sirloin, T-bone, cowboy rib-eye and porterhouse for two. The Chateaubriand dinner for two comes with a 22-ounce filet, steamed broccoli, sauteed asparagus and brabant potatoes with marchand de vin and bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Due Market
3306 Esplanade Ave., (504) 910-2979; duemarket.com
The recently opened market serves Italian sandwiches, coffee and gelato inside the former Terranova’s Grocery and next to the Terranova’s Meats butcher shop. The menu contains weekly sandwich specials like the Toum Raider, a panini with Kalamata tapenade, salami, mortadella, toum and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $
Felipe’s
411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 408-2626; felipestaqueria.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Juan’s Flying Burrito
4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; juansflyingburrito.com
See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Katie’s Restaurant
3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; katiesinmidcity.com
There’s a little bit of everything at this Mid-City Creole-Italian hub run by chef Scot Craig. The crawfish beignets were featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” and are packed with crawfish, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapenos, caramelized onion, and jalapeno aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $
Liuzza’s by the Track
1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; liuzzasbtt.com
The neighborhood bar is known for its gumbo and barbecue shrimp po-boy stuffed inside a pistolette. The hot grilled chicken club is made with chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo and comes with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Open Sundays during Saints games. $$
Lola’s Restaurant
3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; lolasneworleans.com
Lola’s has served paella and other Spanish dished since 1994. The meat paella is made with chicken, pork, sausage, vegetables, garlic, saffron and herbs in arborio rice. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Sun., dinner Thu.-Sat. $$
Locals shouldn’t overlook this casual Quarter restaurant.
Mandina’s
3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; mandinasrestaurant.com
Now operated by a fourth generation, the family-owned restaurant serves an Italian-Creole menu with dishes like Gulf fish amandine, breaded veal cutlet, po-boys, turtle soup and seafood platters. Two center-cut grilled pork chops are served with fries and string beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
The Munch Factory
4141 Bienville Ave., (504) 264-7671; themunchfactory.net
Chef Jordan Ruiz offers a diverse Creole menu in a relaxed atmosphere. The pork baby back ribs are smoked then fried and tossed in sweet and spicy chili sauce. The dish comes with fries. The thick-cut Lower Garden District fries are topped with pepper jack cheese, crawfish and pepper cream sauce and sprinkled with Reggiano. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun. $$
Neyow’s Creole Cafe
3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; neworleans.neyows.com
The menu includes char-grilled oysters, Creole staples, gumbo, crab claws and more. The seafood platter comes with farm-raised fish, Gulf shrimp and oysters paired with stuffed crab and choices of two sides, such as sauteed potatoes and hushpuppies. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Parkway Bakery and Tavern
538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; parkwaypoorboys.com
This popular po-boy shop has options like barbecue shrimp, ham, catfish and hot sausage as well as fried Gulf oysters on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It is known for its roast beef with gravy and fried shrimp po-boys, and the Parkway Surf & Turf combines the two. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sun. $$
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-0077; santafenola.com
The menu of Southwestern, Mexican and Spanish fare includes tamales, burritos, quesadillas, ceviche and margaritas. On the brunch menu, sauteed shrimp are served in spicy chorizo white wine sauce over corn grits. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Sweet Soulfood
1025 N. Broad St., (504) 821-2669; sweetvegansoulfood.com
Sweet Soulfood’s menu of vegan New Orleans and Southern dishes changes daily, and fresh juices are available. On Saturday, there’s fried mushrooms, fried cauliflower, orange cauliflower, shepard’s pie, cashew mac and cheese, white beans and more. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$
The Station
4400 Bienville St., (504) 309-4548; thestation.coffee
Jonathan and Megan Walker turned this former Mid-City gas station into a coffee shop and bakery. Pastries include kolaches stuffed with scrambled eggs, tofu and spinach, and morning buns, kouign-amann and more. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $
Toups’ Meatery
845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; toupsmeatery.com
Chef Isaac Toups draws on his Acadiana roots for a contemporary Cajun menu. The Meatery Board comes with cracklings, a boudin link, daily sausages, hogshead cheese, chicken liver mousse, cured meat, rillettes, house-made pickles and focaccia. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
True South
542 S. Norman C. Francis Parkway, (504) 354-1888; Instagram: @truesouthnola
The bar serves an array of Southern sandwiches. Chicken fried steak comes on a toasted brioche bun with peppered white gravy, shaved onions and house pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Smothered turkey necks (left) and smothered okra with shrimp and sausage and a turkey wing are served at Two Sisters in Treme.
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Treme
Dooky Chase’s
Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV now leads this Creole fine-dining landmark. Shrimp Dooky is Creole-seasoned boiled shrimp served with a deviled egg and pickled okra. Broiled pompano is topped with crabmeat and lemon butter sauce and served with asparagus, corn and heirloom tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$$
Flour Moon Bagels
457 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 354-1617; flourmoonbagels.com
Baker and co-owner Breanne Kostyk makes plain and pumpernickel bagels with toppings like sea salt, poppy seeds and everything seasoning. They’ve available with a variety of spreads and jams. There’s also a menu of tartines and bagel sandwiches with fillings of roast beef, tuna salad or smoked turkey and cream cheese. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. $
Fritai
1535 Basin St., (504) 264-7899; fritai.com
Chef Charly Pierre takes inspiration from the street foods of his parents’ native Haiti and serves a menu of traditional dishes and others adapted to New Orleans. Whole fish are marinated in epis herb and pepper sauce, seared and served with green plantains, rice and beans, and Creole sauce. Other Haitian items include griyo pork, akra vegetable fritters and shrimp pikliz. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sun. $$
Gabrielle Restaurant
2441 Orleans Ave., (504) 603-2344; gabriellerestaurant.com
Chef Greg Sonnier’s contemporary Creole cooking includes dishes like oysters Gabie, baked with artichokes, pancetta, Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, scallions and lemon. BBQ Shrimp Pie features New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp over a sweet potato pie. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net
Owned by a third generation of the Baquet family, the Creole-soul restaurant serves staples like gumbo, fried chicken, bread pudding and more. Jace’s crab cakes features two crab cakes topped with crawfish sauce and a choice of two sides. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$
Lost Coyote
1614 Esplanade Ave., (504) 381-4829; lostcoyotenola.com
The restaurant and pool has a cafe menu with fried chicken sandwiches, a shrimp roll and a Cuban sandwich filled with pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard. The dinner menu features crawfish pasta with chorizo butter, andouille, peppers, tomatoes, white wine and cream and is topped with Pecorino Romano and citrus breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Two Sisters in Treme
1610 Basin St., (504) 302-2400
Two Sisters relocated from New Orleans East to Treme, but it still serves a changing menu of Southern soul food favorites, such as stewed oxtails or turkey necks, served with sides of sweet potatoes, cabbage, yellow rice and more. Smothered okra is made with shrimp and sausage. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Fri. $$
The crazy dog roll is a house favorite at Good Time Sushi.
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Gentilly / Lakefront / New Orleans East
Afrodisiac
5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 302-2090; afrodisiacnola.com
Chefs Kay and Shaka Garel blend Creole and Jamaican flavors for a menu of comforting dishes. The jerk chicken plate comes with Caribbean slaw and choice of three sides, such as mac and cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, rice and peas, roasted Brussels sprouts or corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$
Bullard Seafood & Grill
7025 Bullard Ave., (504) 241-8000; Instagram: @bullardseafoodandgrill
The plate lunch spot has fried seafood, fried chicken, gumbo, stuffed bell peppers, grilled fish, spaghetti casserole, yakamein and more. There also are Chinese dishes like honey chicken, General Tso’s chicken, fried rice and lo mein. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Castnet Seafood
10826 Hayne Blvd., (504) 244-8446; castnetnola.com
Along with selling live shrimp, crab and oysters, Castnet has a menu of boiled and fried seafood plates, po-boys and gumbo. The fried catfish plate comes with a green salad and choice of fries or potato salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $
Cochon King
5321 Franklin Ave. (504) 259-0828; cochonking.com
Chris “Shaggy” Davis serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sausage plates, sandwiches, wings and more at this Gentilly barbecue restaurant. The Squealer sandwich is pulled pork, smoked sausage, pickles, onions and house barbecue sauce on a brioche bun. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Danny’s Creole Kitchen
7118 Downman Road, (504) 508-1966; Instagram: @dannyscreole
Danny’s serves a soul food menu with Creole and Southern dishes and daily specials. A recent special was cabbage and rice, available with or without pork, yams, cornbread and a choice of fried fish or chicken. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$
Deanie’s Restaurant & Bar
7350 Hayne Blvd., (504) 248-6700; deaniesonhayne.com
The longtime lakefront restaurant has fried seafood platters, po-boys, grilled shrimp and chicken salads, gumbo and some Creole dishes. Deanie’s seafood platters come with fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and a stuffed oyster, crab and shrimp. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri. $$
Dong Phuong
14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 882-9878; dpbakery.com
The celebrated Vietnamese bakery and restaurant has a menu with banh mi, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, pho and salads. Bun bo Hue is a spicy soup with vermicelli, pork hock and beef. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $$
Fiorella’s Cafe
5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352; originalfiorellas.com
The Creole-Italian restaurant has classic dishes like veal Parmesan, muffulettas, stromboli, po-boys, fried chicken and daily specials. Breaded veal cutlet is served with house-made brown gravy and comes with two sides, such as Caesar salad and mashed potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri. $$
Good Time Sushi & Hibachi
5315 Elysian Fields Ave., Suite A, (504) 345-2875
Anna Hong and Wenji Zhong reopened their Gentilly restaurant in a newer, bigger space. The sushi menu includes sushi, nigiri, and sushi rolls with spicy tuna, snow crab and more. There also are hibachi dinners with chicken, shrimp, salmon, steak and lobster options. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Daily. $$
‘There are a lot of ghosts and stories here for sure.’
Messina’s Runway Cafe
6001 Stars and Strips Blvd., (504) 241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com
The restaurant inside the Lakefront Airport’s historic Art Deco terminal has breakfast and lunch menus, a weekend brunch buffet and views of private planes taking off and landing. The Layover Burger is made with an 8-ounce beef patty, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and hickory barbecue sauce, and it is served with fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Orleans Brothers
5941 Bullard Ave., Suite 7, (504) 415-5817; orleansbrothers.com
Terrence and Krystal Carroll serve crawfish pies, gumbo, yakamein, crawfish-stuffed baked potatoes, po-boys, pralines and more local staples. The stuffed bell pepper plate comes with baked macaroni, potato salad and a choice of peas or corn. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri. $$
Thai NOLA
5931 Bullard Ave., Suite 10, (504) 300-7884; thainolarestaurant.com
The New Orleans East hot spot serves traditional Thai dishes and incorporates some Creole influences, like the stir-fried gumbo ramen. The dish is made with beef sausage, chicken sausage, shrimp and chicken stir-fried in house sauce with an egg, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, basil and onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Thai’d Up
1839 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 644-5790; thaidup.co
There are some modern touches on the menu of Thai street food favorites. See ew is flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, cabbage, broccoli, carrot and choice of tofu, vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp or seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$
Toast
1845 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 351-3664; toastneworleans.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Vucinovich’s Restaurant
4510 Michoud Blvd., (504) 254-5246; facebook.com/vucinovichs
In its third generation of family ownership, this old-school restaurant serves Creole-Italian dishes and daily specials including lasagna, gumbo, po-boys and fried seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$
Burgers and bourbon are two of the draws at the Backyard, a Lakeview restaurant which is licensed as a microdistillery.
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Lakeview / Navarre
The Backyard
244 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 309-8767; thebackyardnola.com
The West End restaurant serves smoked meats and classic American fare, like burgers, potato tots, pulled pork and more. The vegetarian Farmers Market sandwich comes with black beans, beets, oats, avocado, mole and pepper jack. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; thebluecrabrestaurant.com
The Blue Crab serves fried, boiled and grilled seafood platters, New Orleans classics, po-boys, sandwiches and a few pizza options. Louisiana crab claws are served either sauteed in a creamy sauce with a cheese biscuit, or fried and served with cocktail sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Desi Vega Prime Burgers & Shakes
911 Harrison Ave., (504) 354-8810; desivegaprimeburgers.com
A team with fine-dining roots elevates burgers using locally baked buns and house-made sauces. There also are regular, specialty and boozy milkshakes. The Soprano is a burger with a blackened Prime beef patty, fried green tomatoes, Creole aioli, chipotle remoulade and pepper jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
El Gato Negro
300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; elgatonegronola.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Felix’s
7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; felixs.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Junior’s on Harrison
789 Harrison Ave., (504) 766-6902; juniorsonharrison.com
The eclectic menu includes pasta dishes, seafood, sandwiches, shareable plates, soups and more. Seared tuna comes with coconut lime rice, chili crunch and cucumber salad. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
Landry’s Seafood House
8000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 283-1010; landrysseafoodhouse.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Ming’s
7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 333-6341; mingslakeview.com
Ming’s has a menu of Hong Kong-style dishes and American Chinese favorites. On Thursdays, moo shu is available, served with hoisin sauce, pancakes and white rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat, dinner Sunday is takeout only. $$
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 300-1804; rizzutosristorante.com
The menu of elevated Italian dishes includes house-made pastas, seafood, wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian desserts. The veal Rizzuto comes with artichoke, mushroom, tomato, basil and jumbo lump crab, served in a lemon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
The consistency of Byblos’ Lebanese-inspired menu is one of its strengths.
Rosedale
801 Rosedale Drive, (504) 309-9595; rosedalerestaurant.com
Chef Susan Spicer’s casual restaurant offers a creative twist on Southern cuisine. The duck pastrami sandwich comes with Russian dressing, red cabbage and pickled red onions on multigrain bread, and Gruyere cheese is an optional addition. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$
Safta’s Table
129 Allen Toussaint Blvd., Suite 103, (504) 355-0045; saftastable.com
Alon and Emily Shaya’s casual cafe near the Lakefront serves Mediterranean dishes including hummus and baba ghanoush, sandwiches and platters of roasted chicken and more. Pan-roasted salmon comes with tzatziki, olives, tomato and dill. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Sala Nola
124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; salanola.com
The West End restaurant and cocktail bar serves Creole-Italian and seafood entrees, shareable plates and more. Paneed veal is topped with crawfish, garlic, mushrooms and green onions and served over angel hair bordelaise. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Two Tony’s
8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; two-tonys.com
The Montalbano family’s Lakefront Italian restaurant has been serving up Creole inspired, seafood dishes since 1989. Seafood au gratin is made with crabmeat, shrimp and sharp cheddar cheese. The Shrimp Pasta Mediterranean is Gulf shrimp sauteed with red wine, Roma tomatoes, basil, capers, garlic and Kalamata olives, and served on top of angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Crabby Jack’s serves fried chicken with dirty rice and mac and cheese.
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Harahan / Jefferson / River Ridge
3 Southern Girls
4402 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 381-4276; 3southerngirls.square.site
The menu of hearty Southern comfort food includes fried chicken wings, stuffed bell peppers and fried seafood platters, along with a variety of sandwiches served on toasted buns. The catfish special includes fried catfish with choices of two sides, such as mac and cheese, sweet peas or potato salad. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$
Charles Seafood
8311 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 405-5264; charlesseafood14.com
The restaurant and seafood market specializes in fresh and boiled seafood, along with other local staples. The signature Charlie Platter includes catfish, oysters, shrimp, stuffed crab, a choice of side, toast and a cup of gumbo. Reservations accepted. The seafood market is open Sundays by appointment. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Crabby Jack’s
428 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 833-2722; crabbyjacksnola.com
Chef Jacques Leonardi’s no-frills lunch spot has been providing New Orleans specialties for over two decades, including po-boys, fried chicken, gumbo and seafood platters. Dat Fire is a specialty po-boy featuring fried shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$
Desi Vega Prime Burgers & Shakes
1640 Hickory Ave, Harahan, (504) 575-3581; desivegaburgers.com
See Lakeview / Navarre section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Rivershack Tavern
3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-4938; rivershacktavern.com
The neighborhood sports bar has live music and an unpretentious menu of “boigers” and fries, po-boys, wraps and meat- and seafood-forward entrees. Country fried steak is topped with brown gravy and comes with garlic mashed potatoes and a choice of broccoli or salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Seither’s Seafood
279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; seithers.com
Seither’s specializes in locally caught seafood, including crawfish, oysters and crabs. The Pee-Paw po-boy is made with boiled shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade and Parmesan cheese. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Sophie’s
10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 943-7799; sophiesofriverridge.com
There’s a menu of Italian-inspired and seafood dishes, along with burgers and flatbreads. The Eggplant Sophie features eggplant medallions topped with Gulf shrimp and Louisiana crawfish tails served with a light butter cream sauce on top of spaghetti. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
The Wandering Goat
7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan; (504) 915-2400
The bakery and cafe serves house-made bread and creative sandwiches, along with salads, gelato and other sweet treats. The Club House sandwich is made with freshly baked focaccia bread, ham, bacon, turkey and provolone and “the works” — mayo, honey mustard, tomato, pickles and spinach, served with a bag of chips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$
Freckled Gumbo is served at Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop.
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Metairie
Acme
3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; (504) 309-4056; acmeoyster.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Acropolis Cuisine
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046; acropoliscuisine.com
This family-owned restaurant serves a menu of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including gyros, souvlaki and a variety of salads. The moussaka is thin layers of eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and ground beef, simmered in herbs and spices and topped with a baked bechamel. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Banh Mi Boys
5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 336-1101; bmbsandwiches.com
See Garden District / Irish Channel section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $
Brasa Churrasqueria
2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 570-6338; brasachurrasqueria.com
This South American steakhouse serves its meats made on a wood-burning grill, including a skirt steak, black Angus tenderloin, wagyu coulotte fat cap and marinated wagyu flank steak. The anticuchos de lomo is marinated beef shoulder skewers that come with sweet peppers, onions, chimichurri and Parmesan fries. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop
2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; gumbostop.com
Chef Ron Iafrate serves several gumbo options, seafood specials, salads and plates. Freckled Gumbo is a file gumbo filled with chicken, sausage, shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, okra and tomato, and topped with fried oysters. Chicken Jefferson is boneless chicken breast fried Southern style topped with shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine
4100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 281-4646; daiwasushi.com
The Japanese restaurant serves hibachi along with sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, rice dishes and more. The Daiwa Special is a seaweed-wrapped roll with tuna, salmon, crab stick, shrimp tempura, snow crab and smelt roe, served with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Don’s Seafood
4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; donsseafoodonline.com
Southern classics, like hush puppies and boudin balls, are on the menu along with larger plates of family recipes and some with modern twists. The grilled shrimp spinach salad comes with strawberries, bacon, candied pecans and feta cheese, with a balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Felipe’s
2004 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 676-5574; felipestaqueria.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails
2918 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 224-9330; garrisonkitchen.com
The Old Metairie establishment offers a range of New American dishes and cocktails. The pork chop is wood-fire-grilled and comes with a Parmesan grit cake, braised greens and grilled peaches. The shareables menu includes shrimp toast with seeded bread, capers, lemon, dill and chives, and green peas are served with cauliflower cream, crispy country ham and panko. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Il Supremo
619 Pink St., Metairie, (504) 533-8756; ilsupremopizza.com
Originally started as a pasta-making operation, Il Supremo turned into a shop slinging large pizzas and pasta dishes five evenings a week. The specialty pie menu includes the White Pie, which comes with fresh mozzarella, whipped ricotta, broccoli rabe, garlic chili oil and lemon. Walk-ins are welcome, but Il Supremo recommends placing an online order 24 hours in advance. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
Jamaican Jerk House
4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; jamaicanjerkhouse.com
See Bywater section for restaurant description. Reservations accepted and outdoor seating available at this location. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Kabob House
4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 581-8695; kabobhousenola.com
The Mediterranean menu includes shawarmas, wraps, labneh and baba ghanoush. The Kufta kabob wrap comes with garlic, pickles, tahini, onions and tomato. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
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Kenji Kazoku
2929 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 944-6869; kenjikazoku.com
The sushi house is an expansion of Kenji Omakase on Camp Street, opened in June by Matt Nguyen and Malachi Dupre. They source fish from Japan, New Zealand and Greece. The deep-fried Kenji Bomb is made with eel, snow crab, spicy tuna and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
La Tia Cantina
4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 354-8570; latiacantina.com
La Tia serves regional Mexican dishes, tacos, ceviche and modern takes on taqueria favorites. Their birria pizza comes in between two flour tortillas, filled with simmered beef topped with cilantro, onions, cotija cheese and chipotle aioli, and served with beef broth. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Mantra
3116 S. I-10 Service Road W., Metairie, (504) 354-8349; mantraoriginalindiancuisine.com
Chef Bansi “Neeta” Lal draws on influences from his home region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. There is a wide variety of vegetarian dishes like aloo matar, which is made from potatoes and peas in a mild tomato curry. And there are plenty of meat dishes like Lasuni chicken, which is boneless white meat marinated in garlic, mint, cilantro and spices, and roasted in a clay oven. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Nudo
3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 581-8628; Instagram: @nudo.metairie
The Vietnamese restaurant has staples like pho, banh mi and bun vermicelli bowls and also serves “bacos,” their word for bao tacos. Grilled lemon grass beef bacos come with a choice of steamed or fried buns and are garnished with cilantro, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, cucumber and jalapeno. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Oscar’s
2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-9540; oscarsmetry.com
The Old Metairie lounge specializes in burgers and sandwiches and has weekly specials, such as a steak filet served with a baked potato on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The pulled pork sandwich is served with hickory and horseradish sauces. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. $$
Shyan’s Kitchen
3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 302-9901; eatshyans.com
The Indian and Pakistani menu includes curries, wraps, biryani dishes, samosas and more. The bhindi gosht is a bone-in goat curry made with okra, onions, ginger, garlic and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Sat.-Thu. $$
Station 6 Seafood & Oyster Bar
105 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 345-2936; station6nola.com
The casual seafood restaurant serves regional fish and shellfish as well as salads, sandwiches and a burger. American red snapper comes with a crawfish pilaf and a smoked tomato butter. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Yakuza House
2740 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 345-2031; yakuzahouse.com
The Japanese menu has sashimi and handrolls, noodle dishes and sandos. There’s also a 12-course omakase option. The Hangry is five handrolls of blue crab, salmon, akami, red crab and scallop. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Comal del mar is a mixed seafood grill at Chilangos Seafood in Kenner.
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Kenner
Brick Oven Cafe
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 466-2097; brickovencafe.biz
This restaurant puts its brick oven pizzas to the forefront but also serves southern Italian cuisine, seafood, steaks and more. The Brick Oven Pizza comes with roasted chicken, sliced sausage, roasted garlic, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Chilangos Seafood Restaurant
3617 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 471-6100; chilangosseafoodla.com
The Mexican spot has a variety of tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas and mole. Breakfast dishes come with beans, avocado, queso fresco and corn or flour tortillas. The Alambres is grilled beef, served with al pastor, ham, bacon, sliced red and green bell peppers, onions and chopped pineapples, served with flour tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Debbie on the Levee
2118 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, (504) 513-8667; debbieonthelevee.com
The Rivertown district cafe has desserts, pastries and cocktails as well as a menu of breakfast and lunch dishes. The breakfast burrito is made with scrambled eggs, cheddar, chimichurri and choice of bacon, sausage or both. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Las Cabanas
3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 14, Kenner, (504) 469-4409; Instagram: @rest.pupuserialascabanas_504
The Latin American spot focuses on Salvadoran dishes and has a variety of pupusas, with filling options like pork, spinach or zucchini, all with cheese. The birria pupusas are stuffed with beef and mozzarella and come with beef broth, onion, cilantro, pickled cabbage and red salsa. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
NOLA Desi Kitchen
3814 Williams Blvd., Suite 4, Kenner, (504) 305-6555; noladesikitchen.com
The menu of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi dishes includes biryani, curries and kebab rolls. Baghaaray Baingan is a mild vegetarian curry made with eggplant and desi spices. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$
Pollos a la Brasa Fiesta
3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 1, Kenner, (504) 467-1119
This Latin restaurant specializes in charbroiled chicken, beef short ribs and pork sausage. The Parrillada combo comes with a grilled beef rib, an Argentine sausage and a quarter chicken and is served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Stingray’s Restaurant & Bar
1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-4040; stingraysseafoodrestaurant.com
Stingray’s has a menu of seafood, po-boys, Cajun plates and Creole-Italian dishes. Crawfish Boudreaux is crawfish tails served in a spicy cream sauce with mushrooms, Parmesan, garlic and green onions over pasta. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Taqueria Mi Rancho
3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 21, Kenner, (504) 287-4715; facebook.com/taqueriamiranchokenner
The menu includes Mexican staples such as tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, salads, tortas and more. The Molcajete comes with beef, grilled chicken, shrimp, sausage, green onions, cactus, queso fresco and green tomatillo sauce. The dish is served with rice, beans and lettuce. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$
A takeout plate from Chicken’s Kitchen
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West Bank
Banana Blossom
500 9th St., Gretna, (504) 500-0997; 504bananablossom.com
The popular Gretna restaurant serves contemporary and traditional Thai dishes. Beef rib chiang mai egg noodles is made with ribs braised for five hours, yellow curry, green onion, crispy shallot, cilantro and chili oil. Reservations accepted for large parties except Friday and Saturday nights. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Cafe 615
615 Kepler St., Gretna, (504) 365-1225; cafe615.com
Dubbed “Home of Da Wabbit,” this Gretna spot serves po-boys, fried seafood platters, pasta, steak and more. An 8-ounce, pan-seared Mah Mahi fillet comes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and white wine beurre blanc sauce. The dish comes with choice of two sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw or vegetables. Reservations recommended for groups of six or more. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $$$
Chicken’s Kitchen
921 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 244-2536; chickenskitchen.com
The Southern soul food restaurant moved from Gretna to Harvey earlier this year. Chef Marlon “Chicken” Williams serves hot plates with a rotating daily menu of meats and sides. Fried chicken is a staple, along with turkey necks, fried catfish and pork ribs. Sides include candied green beans, honey cornbread, mac and cheese and more. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$
El Gato Negro
301-303 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 354-9593; elgatonegronola.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$
El Recoqueo DR
809 Behrman Highway, Suite 109, Gretna, (347) 517-1822; elrecoqueodrbistrola.com
The casual spot serves traditional Dominican fare. The mofongo con chicharron de pollo is Dominican mashed plantains with fried chicken. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Hen House Cafe & Bakery
938 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 255-5097; henhousegretna.com
The menu features breakfast items, sandwiches, soups and salads. The breakfast burrito includes eggs, potatoes, chorizo, cheddar and avocado and is served with sour cream, pico de gallo and fruit. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Legacy Kitchen’s Steak & Chop
91 West Bank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 513-2606; legacykitchen.com
Legacy Kitchen’s Gretna restaurant focuses on steaks and also has seafood, chicken dishes, sandwiches and more. Steak options include sirloins, rib-eyes, filet mignon and a tomahawk for two people. The Legacy Surf and Turf comes with a seared center-cut steak and grilled jumbo shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Lil G’s
9338 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 504-433-0500; lilgsrestaurant.com
The seafood-forward Cajun menu features everything from gator balls to fried catfish and soft-shell crabs. There also are Southern classics like pork chops and smothered chicken. The Westbanker is a shrimp and oyster po-boy on Leidenheimer French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Little House
640 Bouny St., (504) 302-1926; Instagram: @littlehousenola
The small Algiers Point restaurant and bar has a big yard and a food menu of shareable snacks, dips and charcuterie boards and sandwiches and desserts. The Trotline Sammich is salami, smoked catfish dip, pickled onions, cucumber, arugula and Creole mustard on Hi-Do banh mi bread and is served with potato chips. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
‘Welcome, please come in’
Mosca’s
4137 Highway 90, Westwego, (504) 436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com
The family-run restaurant has served Italian fare and signature dishes since 1946. Chicken a la Grande is half or whole chicken sauteed with rosemary, Italian seasoning, garlic and white wine. Reservations recommended. Cash only. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Plume Algiers
1113 Teche St., (504) 381-4893; plumealgiers.com
Plume Algiers serves regional Indian cooking using local, seasonal ingredients with a rotating list of specials, including sandwiches and curries. The fish kabiraji is Bengali-style fried fish with cabbage slaw. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Rivershack Tavern
714 1st St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; rivershackgretna.com
See Harahan / River Ridge / Jefferson section for restaurant description. Delivery available from this location. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Saint Claire
1300 Richland Road, (504) 766-9316; saintclaire.me
Chef Melissa Martin’s French country-style restaurant offers a rotating menu of seasonal, locally sourced dishes at a historic site in Algiers Point. Tuna paillard is seared on one side and flavored with grapefruit, criolla sella peppers and fennel sofrito. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Tan Dinh
1705 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 361-8008; tandinhnola.com
The Vietnamese restaurant serves pho, rolls, vermicelli and more. Vermicelli noodles with lettuce and bean sprouts can be ordered with tofu shaken in spicy lemon grass sauce and served with fried onion and fish sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Thai D-jing
93 5th St., Gretna, (504) 766-0681; thaidjing.com
The restaurant in a bright pink building serves Thai staples, like fried rice, stir fry, pad thai and drunken noodles as well as Thai fusion dishes. Monkey Meat is ground beef, chili, garlic, fish sauce, basil and soy sauce on French bread. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Toast
1711 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 267-3260; toastneworleans.com
See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Turmeric
1025 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 908-7873; turmericnola.com
The restaurant’s menu includes classic dishes from across India, including biryani, kababs, tikka masala, curry and tandoori. Lamb vindaloo is boneless lamb cooked in chili paste and vinegar. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
Tuna tartar over shrimp and pork egg rolls at Tchefuncte’s Restaurant in Madisonville
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Northshore
Abita Brew Pub
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; abitabrewpub.com
The bar and restaurant serves creative takes on Louisiana dishes, and there are Abita Brewing beers on tap. Fried quail stuffed with boudin is topped with blueberry glaze and served over andouille cornbread stuffing. The plate comes with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Abita Springs Cafe
22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 400-5025; abitacafe.com
The cafe serves a Southern menu for all-day brunch and has sandwiches, po-boys, gumbo and plates for lunch and dinner. The Cajun Country platter comes with two eggs, a hot sausage patty, a sweet cornbread cake, grits, hashbrowns and a grilled biscuit with sausage gravy and chives. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Aperitif Spritz & Bites
1943 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 778-2045; aperitifspritzbites.com
The refined waterfront restaurant and bar puts a Parisian bistro twist on New Orleans-style dishes. Soft-shell Pontchartrain is fried soft-shell crab topped with mushroom scallion butter and lump crabmeat and served with haricot verts. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$
Banh Mi Boys
4350 Highway 22, Suite H, Mandeville, (985) 231-7360; bmbsandwiches.com
See Garden District / Irish Channel section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar
118 Harbor View Court, Slidell, (985) 315-7001; facebook.com/thebluecrabnorthshore
See Lakeview / Navarre section for restaurant description. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
Bub’s NOLA
3847 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 231-7037; bubsnola.com
See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Camellia Point
2998 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 201-7077; camelliapoint.ourmenu.com
The pub has a menu of sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, pasta and wings, and there are local beers on tap. The Camellia Point Special can be ordered as either a flatbread or a penne pasta dish and includes tomato sauce, pepperoni, spinach, basil, ricotta, mozzarella and a drizzle of hot honey. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Don’s Seafood
126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; donsseafoodonline.com
See Metairie section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Feliciana
405 E. Gibson St., Covington, (985) 863-4704; felicianarestaurant.com
Chef Patrick Teagle serves a French menu with Southern influences at this polished bistro. The gnocchi de Paris includes Louisiana shrimp, pattypan squash and crab fat butter. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$
Deanna Holdcraft and Paul DeSana met in Arkansas before moving to New Orleans and opening their own coffee and tea shop, Witches Brew Coffee Co. in Mid-City.
Mandina’s
4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-9883; mandinasmandeville.com
See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Palmettos on the Bayou
1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; palmettosrestaurant.com
The fine-dining restaurant along Bayou Bonfouca serves a contemporary Creole menu. Fried Gulf fish almondine is served with toasted almonds over green beans. A Friday lunch buffet includes barbecue and seafood. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Pardo’s
5280 Louisiana Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 893-3603; pardosrestaurant.com
There is a modern New American menu at this upscale bistro. The double-cut pork chop is served with heirloom carrots, squash, zucchini, pepperoncini and peppadew coulis. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Pat Gallagher’s
Gallagher’s Grill, 509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; 527 Restaurant & Bar, 527 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 778-2820; Front Street, 2306 Front St., Slidell, (985) 326-8350; gallaghersgroup.com
Chef Pat Gallagher serves a menu of steaks, seafood dishes, fowl and more at these restaurants. Steak options include 8- and 11-ounce filets, 16-ounce rib-eyes and New York strips and 24-ounce cowboy rib-eyes. The menu also includes lamb chops, char-grilled Louisiana quail and chicken breast stuffed with herbal cream cheese. Reservations accepted. Covington and Mandeville: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.; Slidell: lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Rip’s on the Lake
1917 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-2829; ripsonthelakemandeville.com
With a view of Lake Pontchartrain, Rip’s focuses on seafood and Creole dishes from gumbo to fried seafood platters. Pan-fried redfish Atchafalaya is topped with crawfish etouffee and served over rice with green beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. $$$
Rusty Pelican
482 Myrtle Drive, Covington, (985) 400-2600; 500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364; rustypelican.co
Fried seafood baskets are available with shrimp, fish, oysters or crab cakes and come with fries and sauces like remoulade or cocktail sauce. There also are burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Social Peruvian Restaurant
708 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 206-9034; socialrestaurant.co
See Uptown section for restaurant description. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Tchefuncte’s
407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 323-4800; tchefunctes.com
Tchefuncte’s is a refined spot overlooking the Tchefuncte River. The menu includes steaks, chops and seafood options like roasted redfish with crabmeat and buerre blanc. At brunch, poached eggs are served with buttermilk biscuits, tasso, hollandaise and truffle sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$
Trey Yuen
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476 ; treyyuen.com
The menu includes an array of Chinese regional specialties and dishes from potstickers to barbecued ribs, chow mein and Peking duck. Cantonese-style honey-glazed pecan chicken features fried chicken glazed with sweet sauce and topped with honey-roasted pecans and sesame seeds. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri. & Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Valencia
315 N. Vermont St., Covington, (985) 900-2151; thevalenciarestaurant.com
The menu of Spanish classics features paella, fideua, patatas bravas and shrimp sauteed with wine, garlic, parsley and smoked paprika. Paella Valenciana has shrimp, calamari, mussels, chicken, chorizo, peas and carrots in saffron rice. There also are burgers and empanadas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
Pad ga pow, made with ground pork and vegetables and a fried egg over rice, is a specialty at Secret Thai in Chalmette.
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St. Bernard Parish
Crave
3201 E. Judge Perez Drive, Meraux, (504) 676-3697; facebook.com/cravestb
The cafe’s creative menu ranges from specials like fried four-cheese balls stuffed with sausage to meatloaf with fried onion rings, mashed potatoes and pork gravy. Asian-style Dragon Noodles features wok-fried chicken with soba noodles, onions, peppers and broccoli in spicy soy and sake sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Kitchen Table
7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285; facebook.com/kitchentablearabi
The cafe serves salads, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers including boudin balls, fried zucchini and pimiento cheese spread. Entrees range from steak to seafood and hearty dishes like garlic Alfredo penne pasta topped with shaved Parmesan. No reservations. Outdoor dining available. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
La Sazona Kitchen at Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou
6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 676-3357; lasazonakitchen.com
La Sazona occupies the bar’s kitchen and serves beef or bean patty burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings and baskets of fries topped with cheese, debris and more. Baja fish tacos feature tempura-fried local fish or shrimp topped with house Boom sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Kitchen hours: lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$
MeMe’s Bar & Grille
712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; memesbarandgrille.com
There are a variety of grilled oyster dishes, from char-grilled with Parmesan on top to Rockefeller and Bangkok style with chili, Parmesan and oyster butter. A grilled 14-ounce rib-eye is topped with garlic-herb butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Rocky & Carlo’s
613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, (504) 279-8383; rockyandcarlosrestaurant.com
This Chalmette mainstay is known for Sicilian-style Italian dishes, po-boys and sides like mac and cheese. Entrees like veal Parmesan or spaghetti and meatballs come with vegetables and salad or mac and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Secret Thai Restaurant
9212 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 345-2487; secretthaichalmette.com
The menu includes egg rolls, soups, salads, curries and classic Thai noodle dishes like pad thai, drunken noodles and pad woon sen. One of the house specialties is the Gulf of Siam with shrimp, scallops, fish, squid, mussels and vegetables sauteed with ginger, basil leaves and chili paste, with adjustable levels of spicy heat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
The Margherita pizza from Reginelli’s
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Areawide
PJ’s
Areawide; pjscoffee.com
The New Orleans-founded coffee chain serves locally roasted coffees, teas, pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and more. The club sandwich comes with turkey, ham, bacon, American cheese and Swiss on ciabatta. Drinks include the chai velvet ice, a whipped cream-topped frozen blend of chai, milk and vanilla. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $
French Truck
Areawide; frenchtruckcoffee.com
These shops serve locally roasted coffees, teas and pastries from its commissary kitchen. French Truck’s cafe locations also have breakfast and lunch items like wraps, quiche, overnight oats and avocado toast. The biscuit sandwich includes eggs, cheese and honey butter, and bacon, turkey sausage or sliced turkey can be added for an extra charge. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $
Reginelli’s
Areawide; reginellis.com
Best known for its specialty pizzas, Reginelli’s also serves pastas, salads, sandwiches and Italian dishes. The Tony’s Pick pie is topped with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, pancetta, hot capicola, mushrooms, onions and capers. Any pizza can be made with a cauliflower crust. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Ruby Slipper
Areawide; rubybrunch.com
These brunch spots serve omelets, eggs Benedict variations, sandwiches, sweets like bananas Foster French toast, and traditional Southern dishes like shrimp and grits. Eggs Cochon is a benedict with apple-braised pork over poached eggs on a biscuit with hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily. $$
Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza
Areawide; theospizza.com
These pizza places offer specialty pies, salads, sandwiches and a variety of flavored wings. The chicken pesto pizza comes with pesto sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, chicken, roasted red peppers and purple onions. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Hours vary by location. $$
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
Areawide; zearestaurants.com
Zea serves French-style open flame rotisserie chicken and a menu of globally influenced dishes. The Thai ribs are slow-cooked, St. Louis-style ribs covered with ginger-infused soy sauce, sweet chili glaze and Asian herbs. They can be ordered as six or eight ribs and come with choice of two sides, like green beans, fries or bacon-braised collard greens. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Hours vary by location. $$$
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