Dining Tourist Spots Emeril's
BAM! No surprise here, just wonderful Cajun/Creole/French cuisine. The celebrity status of Chef Legasse attracts many diners to his flagship restaurant, so make your reservations as far in advance as possible. Expect to pay about $50 per person. Jacket and tie are recommended for gentlemen.
800 Tchoupitoulas Street • Tel 504.528.9393 Acme Oyster House
Lovers of freshly shucked oysters from near and far come to the Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter. A variety of other traditional New Orleans fare is served including po boys (sandwiches) and gumbos. The décor and t-shirt sales give a touristy
aspect to the place, but the nicely priced oysters attract a lot of locals too. Whether ordering a gumbo or a couple dozen oysters you should spend around $15 per person
724 Iberville Street • Tel 504.522.5973 Ralph and Kacoo’s
Fine dining is all well and good, but there are times a person just wants to
hoist a few beverages and enjoy a big plate of something fried. Ralph and Kacoo’s is a fine restaurant for those occasions and it’s conveniently located in the French Quarter. With a variety of other options besides fresh fish and reasonable prices, it’s a good restaurant for a casual family meal or large group get-together.
519 Toulouse Street • Tel 504.522.5226
Local Favorites Clancy’s
Despite being off the beaten path, Clancy’s is a New Orleans favorite.
Located in the Audubon Park area, the restaurant is well known for hearty portions of Creole influenced seafood and it’s elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere. Calling ahead for directions is a good idea since parking isn’t easy to come by in the area. Dinner and drinks usually totals around $45 a person.
6100 Annunciation Street • Tel 504.895.1111 Jaeger's Seafood & Beer Garden
Lakefront locals and college students guzzle beer and munch on boiled crawfish. Most of the seafood isn’t stellar, but it’s fried, cheap, and there’s a whole lot of it. You need to order your food at the counter, so this is not a place to impress your sweetheart, but a great place to mingle and enjoy good cheap eats by Lake Pontchartrain
1928 West End Parkway • Tel:504-283-7585 Ninja's
Japanese fare in a converted house in Carrollton. The service isn’t always so swift and the décor is plain but with a variety of great sushi and affordable choices at about $20 per head it’s a good experience overall.
8118 Jeanette Street • Tel 504.866.1119 Crozier's
This French restaurant in the Metairie section of New Orleans offers the classics, but it is often overlooked due to its location in a shopping center. Those who enter are pleasantly surprised by the authentic bistro fare and helpful, attentive service. Most meals are about $35 per person.
3216 West Esplanade Avenue • Tel 504.833.8108 Cafe Giovanni
The service and Italian fare are very solid here, with inventive appetizers and specialties as well as many traditional favorites.
But for those who need something extra in a dining experience, Café Giovanni has opera singing waiters. Make dinner reservations for Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night and you’ll be serenaded while you order. Most meals will cost around $35 a person.
117 Rue Decatur • Tel 504.529.2154
Hip & Trendy Peristyle
Chef/owner Anne Kearney and her staff offer southern hospitality and inventive French American Cuisine.
Located in the French Quarter this bistro is known for its décor, food, and service being impressive without being intimidating. You can spend around $30 per person, but with excellent desserts and the good selection of wines, you’ll probably spend more.
1041 Dumaine Street • Tel 504.593.9535 Bayona
To
the uninitiated the World-Fusion cuisine of Bayona may sound odd. But the combination of Indian, Mediterranean, French, German, and Asian influences; along with a very charming atmosphere have made Bayona a must. Foodies will enjoy the inventive creations of Chef Susan Spicer and romantics will enjoy either the interior décor or the tropical patio dining. Most of the entrees are under $20, but with appetizers, dessert and wine most diners happily pay around $45 a head.
430 Dauphine Street • Tel 504.525.4455 Palace Café
Old meets new at the Palace Café. Traditional Creole/Cajun dishes are raised to haute cuisine with contemporary flair. The food is matched by the setting, a landmark French Quarter building beautifully renovated for the restaurant.
A dinner meal will cost around $40 per person, but lunch and jazz brunch are a little less. Make sure to save room for the white chocolate bread pudding, the Palace Café’s signature dessert.
605 Canal Street • Tel 504.523.1661 La Crepe Nanou
This uptown New Orleans bistro is known as a great date restaurant
with excellent straight-forward French fare. Crepes are featured, but a variety of other dishes are available with the seafood entrees being especially recommended. Expect a wait since the restaurant is rather popular and does not accept reservations. Most meals are $20 or less per person.
1410 Robert Street • Tel 504.899.2670
Posh & Pricey The Grill Room
Situated within the Windsor Court Hotel, the Grill Room is oft recognized as having the best French American Cuisine in New Orleans. Elegant surroundings are accompanied by expensive fare and formal dining
requirements. The posh setting, menu, and prices make the Grill Room well suited for entertaining clients or impressing a date. Jackets and reservations are required for dinner, but you can enjoy a lunch for less money and leave your tie at home.
300 Gravier Street • Tel 504.522.1992 Commander's Palace
Known for excellent service, elegant dining rooms, and a weekend Jazz brunch, Commander’s Palace is formal dining at it’s finest.
Attention to detail is the signature of both the Creole influenced haute cuisine and the crisp, attentive service. A $75 seven course tasting menu is available for food aficionados, and an a la carte for those wishing to eat or spend less. Gentlemen are required to wear coat and tie for dinner, with brunch being elegant casual. Reservations required.
1403 Washington Avenue • Tel 504.899.8221
Antoine's
This large French-Creole gem is a bit dusty, but hasn't lost its charm or its flare for excellent cuisine and personal service. For those who can’t read the French menu, the helpful wait staff is ready to offer assistance and recommendations. Most meals will cost around $50 per person. Reservations are recommended and jacket and tie are required for gentlemen at dinner.
713-717 Rue St. Louis • Tel 504.581.4422 La Provence
On Highway 190 E. between Lacombe and Mandeville, this French country inn is worth the trip. Besides serving French and Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant also has an excellent wine list. The food and the décor make this an excellent setting for a romantic meal.
25020 Highway 190 • Tel 504.626.7662 | 