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Seeking a local's suggestions for food in and around the Quarter
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:35 pm
I've most of my New Orleans dining bucket list locations crossed off. I'm meeting a friend in the Quarter for a few days and while I'm there I prefer to keep my car parked so that I can imbibe without worrying about driving. (In other words, leaving the Quarter would probably be the best option, but I'm stuck there.)
The person I'll be with isn't really into fine dining, but they love good food and aren't picky, so I'm looking for a non touristy, non fine dining local's spot. I know there's always new places popping up around Esplanade. Peche and Butcher will be visited.
Say you're stuck in the Quarter for a few days in this situation. Where would the two of you eat/drink?
The person I'll be with isn't really into fine dining, but they love good food and aren't picky, so I'm looking for a non touristy, non fine dining local's spot. I know there's always new places popping up around Esplanade. Peche and Butcher will be visited.
Say you're stuck in the Quarter for a few days in this situation. Where would the two of you eat/drink?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:47 pm to Degas
just take the streetcar somewhere decent.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:50 pm to brodeo
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just take the streetcar somewhere decent.
An easy choice for Uptown access, but alas, the St. Charles street car is under construction for the summer. Buses are running, but it's not the same charm. We'll probably make a trip to Uptown, but looking for suggestions while on foot near the Hilton. Yeah, we'll probably do Drago's.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:57 pm to Jimbeaux
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Is price a consideration?
Nope, but this person wouldn't appreciate a restaurant like Square Root for instance.
On a drink side note, does anybody know the status of the Dungeon? I heard a rumor that they aren't doing all three levels anymore. Any truth to this?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:18 pm to Degas
The Pelican Club is a place we go to fairly often. It doesn't feel as touristy, tucked in as it is in that alleyway. I like to walk around Michaelopolis' art studio next door before a sit down to eat. The food is very good and not too avant garde.
You can always go get a quality burger at Port o Call. The atmosphere helps make the joint memorable. Get a Mai Tai or Fog Cutter to start the night on a tropical note.
If he hasn't been to K Paul's, that's a treat. It's a bit more expensive, but it's casual and the food is just good! Prudhomme is a master at nuanced flavor from simple ingredients prepared deliberately if not in a complicated way.
You can always go get a quality burger at Port o Call. The atmosphere helps make the joint memorable. Get a Mai Tai or Fog Cutter to start the night on a tropical note.
If he hasn't been to K Paul's, that's a treat. It's a bit more expensive, but it's casual and the food is just good! Prudhomme is a master at nuanced flavor from simple ingredients prepared deliberately if not in a complicated way.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:28 pm to Degas
Mr Ed's, Verti Mart, Coop's Place on Decatur. Imo, the best char-grilled oysters are at Royal Oyster House
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:56 pm to Degas
Coop's, Coop's, Coop's get the fried chicken and rabbit jambalaya
Posted on 7/20/15 at 3:11 pm to Degas
I liked the muhammara with veg crudités at Green Goddess behind Hotel Montleone.
Green Goddess
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Green Goddess
Yelp photos
Posted on 7/20/15 at 3:32 pm to Degas
Meauxbar is often overlooked.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 3:52 pm to Degas
Café Maspero on Decatur, Deanie's Seafood on Iberville and Oceana Grill on Conti are very good places to eat.
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:00 pm to Bryno1960
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Café Maspero on Decatur, Deanie's Seafood on Iberville and Oceana Grill on Conti are very good places to eat.
Holy frick
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:22 pm to Fun Bunch
And just to add to others:
Sylvain
Meauxbar
Cafe Amelie
Coops
Killer Poboys
Cane & Table
Angeline
Johnny's Poboys
Verti Mart
EAT
Stanley
Would all be pretty good.
Sylvain
Meauxbar
Cafe Amelie
Coops
Killer Poboys
Cane & Table
Angeline
Johnny's Poboys
Verti Mart
EAT
Stanley
Would all be pretty good.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:23 pm to Degas
I had the $20.15 lunch special at Antoines this weeekend...would recommend it. Also had dinner at Cochon and it was still spot on.
Coops is ok...I have a friend from out of town that loves that place.
El Gato Negro is good for margaritas and chips and guac...we typically make that our midday snack place when we are walking the Quarter.
Coops is ok...I have a friend from out of town that loves that place.
El Gato Negro is good for margaritas and chips and guac...we typically make that our midday snack place when we are walking the Quarter.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:26 pm to Chicken
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Coops is ok
My favorite fried chicken place in the quarter
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:32 pm to Chicken
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I had the $20.15 lunch special at Antoines this weeekend.
Antoine's has just never done it for me. I know its a beautiful spot, but its just too old school and out-dated for me.
But I can really see why a non-native would really love it.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:35 pm to Fun Bunch
I hadn't been there in 15 years...but a three-course meal for under $21 is a good deal...and the food was good.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 5:04 pm to Bryno1960
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Oceana Grill on Conti
People shite on it...constantly, but their chargrilled oysters were outstanding the last time I went.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 5:07 pm to brodeo
It is literally one of the most universally recognized worst restaurants in New Orleans.
Maybe the chargrilled oysters are good (I have not had them), but that place is an abortion. ANyone recommending it on here should be laughed at.
Maybe the chargrilled oysters are good (I have not had them), but that place is an abortion. ANyone recommending it on here should be laughed at.
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 5:07 pm
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