The Grille, a spinoff from the Riverbend landmark Camellia Grill, expands in Metairie

Wow, had no idea ..

This place will be slammed hah


The name of a new diner now taking shape in Metairie may not be a household word. But some of the Grille’s specialties of pecan pie, chocolate freezes and chili cheese omelets will likely be familiar to many who have logged time at a certain diner counter in the Riverbend.

The Grille is an offshoot from the famous Camellia Grill in New Orleans. It is slated to open at 2949 Veterans Blvd. by the end of October, confirmed Hicham Khodr, the local restaurateur who is developing it.

The Grille will serve many of the diner standards from the Uptown original, along with an expanded menu.

But while the new restaurant may evoke the style of the original, it is no replica of the vintage Riverbend landmark. The new restaurant shares same commercial property as Trader Joe’s and Jefferson Feed along this busy suburban stretch near Causeway Boulevard. While it has an open diner counter, it will also have table service.

The different name marks an important distinction too.

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