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New Orleans Restaurant Recommendations....

Posted on 8/31/22 at 9:49 am
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 8/31/22 at 9:49 am
For traveling Noles this weekend, whatcha got?

Perhaps with a focus on ease of access in or near downtown.

Thanks!
This post was edited on 8/31/22 at 9:57 am
Posted by MrSpock
Member since Sep 2015
5054 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 10:21 am to
Mostly downtown/cbd. If you're willing to venture out there are several more options.

Herbsaint
Compère Lapin
Bearcat CBD for Breakfast - Make reservations or be prepared to wait
Pêche
Cochon

Posted by Bawwitdabaw
Member since Dec 2020
546 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 10:22 am to
Add Le Chat Noir to the list. Ate there while in town last time and it was phenomenal.
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8630 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 10:40 am to
Thank you Mr. Spock and Bawwitdabaw!



I used to live there and have visited periodically, albeit not in the last 5 years.

Those are some good suggestions. And maybe these aren't around, or maybe an Uber or Trolley ride, but thoughts on...

GW Fins (know that exists)
Clancy's
Mother’s Restaurant
Domilise Sandwich Shop & Bar
Used to go for happy hour to the Hermes Bar at Antoine's. Same kitchen. Great food.
Central Grocery (Muffulettas).

If they wanted to go Uptown, certainly Commander's Palace (probably no reservations available?). Ride the trolley to The Camellia Grill?

This post was edited on 8/31/22 at 10:47 am
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
127760 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 11:04 am to
quote:

GW Fins (know that exists)
Clancy's
Mother’s Restaurant
Domilise Sandwich Shop & Bar
Used to go for happy hour to the Hermes Bar at Antoine's. Same kitchen. Great food.
Central Grocery (Muffulettas).


DEFINITELY scratch Mother's

It fricking sucks, it is an absolute tourist trap that locals laugh uproariously at every time they see the line outside of clueless tourists.

I don't think Central Grocery has re-opened yet since Ida, have they?

Other than that its a solid but uninspired list

One thing to keep in my mind:

This weekend is also Southern Decadence Fest, which is NOLA's largest Gay Festival, and will completely takeover the FQ. If that isn't your thing, maybe go to restaurants not in the FQ. So I'd scratch GW Fins which I am not in love with anyway.

Peche is MUCH better and is seafood.

Also last thing:

quote:

I used to live there


quote:

Trolley


This post was edited on 8/31/22 at 11:05 am
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
15941 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 11:16 am to
quote:

If they wanted to go Uptown, certainly Commander's Palace (probably no reservations available?). Ride the trolley to The Camellia Grill?


It would be a long ride and streetcars are very unreliable but it would be a nice ride. College Inn on Carolloton is a good spot as well.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5000 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 11:36 am to
quote:

I don't think Central Grocery has re-opened yet since Ida, have they?


Still closed.

Hard to go wrong with any of the Brennan's restaurants, Mr B's Bistro being my fave...
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 11:38 am to
Seaworthy
Maypop
Compare Lapin
Herbsaint
Posted by Bawwitdabaw
Member since Dec 2020
546 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 11:55 am to
quote:

Trolley


Que?


GW Fins- Great but with decadence going on at same time may be overrun with partiers.
Clancy's- Solid
Mother’s Restaurant- No. Don't waste your time.
Domilise Sandwich Shop & Bar- Pretty good but I was more of a parkway fan.
Central Grocery (Muffulettas).- They may be still under construction from hurricane damage. Either way they haven't been the same since they stopped serving the muffalettas hot.
Posted by LSUBogeyMan
Member since Oct 2021
1181 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 12:19 pm to
I’d get out of the downtown area and go to Clancys. Request upstairs, it’s much quieter.

Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61265 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 12:35 pm to
Might help to post this on the food/drink board
Posted by bluestem75
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2007
4893 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 1:01 pm to
The Gumbo Shop
The Bombay Club in the Prince Conti Hotel

Both in the Quarter
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8630 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 2:14 pm to
Thanks all for the recommendations. More than enough for those going this weekend.

Posted by GeauxTigahs92
Member since Sep 2019
476 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 2:34 pm to
Some more casual places I'd recommend are:
Katie's
Pizza Domenica
Juan's Flying Burrito

Cannot go wrong with any of those and it won't break the bank.
Posted by vistajay
Member since Oct 2012
2801 posts
Posted on 8/31/22 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

Some more casual places I'd recommend are:
Katie's
Pizza Domenica
Juan's Flying Burrito


Please do not come to NOLA and eat at Juan's Flying Burrito or any pizza place.
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
23452 posts
Posted on 9/1/22 at 7:28 pm to
Vincent's probably has some tables.
Mr. John's for steaks.
Brigsten's is unique and will impress.
Posted by LatinTiger30
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
4822 posts
Posted on 9/1/22 at 10:13 pm to
What’s your budget?
Posted by cajunbama
Metairie
Member since Jan 2007
34233 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 12:57 am to
Brigsten's
Maypop
N7
I like Brennan’s for breakfast but with decadence may want to pass until Monday morning.
Desi Vegas or Doris Metropolitan for steaks.
Maybe Drip Affogato for some ice cream.
This post was edited on 9/3/22 at 2:09 am
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8630 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 10:19 am to
quote:

What’s your budget?


Was asking for some friends and boss that's going.

No budget really. One just got back from going to Commanders last night and raved about it, so clearly money isn't top of mind.

They're just looking for suggestions on "Quintessential New Orleans" type places to go. This thread has given us some great suggestions.



Posted by GarlandTiger
Garland, Tx.
Member since Dec 2007
356 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 11:56 am to
quote:

New Orleans Restaurant Recommendations.


Felix’s oyster bar
Red Fish Grill - dinner
Napoleon House - sandwiches and muffuletta
Deanie’s Seafood
Drago’s seafood - chargrilled oysters
This post was edited on 9/2/22 at 12:03 pm
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