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What are the best casual restaurants in New Orleans?
Posted on 8/23/25 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 8/23/25 at 7:43 pm
This is for a party of 8...they are looking for a dinner place.
Some members of this party may want to wear shorts, so that will eliminate some places...
Some members of this party may want to wear shorts, so that will eliminate some places...
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Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:10 pm to Chicken
You can go to 98% of restaurants in New Orleans in shorts in summer. The ones you can’t I can think of off the top of my head (Emeril, Commanders, Galatoires, August)
Also can you define casual? Even some very high end restaurants are pretty casual now. Casual can have a lot of connotations.
In terms of the “best” aka higher end but casual dress, off the top:
Peche
Paladar 511
Cochon
Lilette
Le petite grocery
Compere Lapin
Also can you define casual? Even some very high end restaurants are pretty casual now. Casual can have a lot of connotations.
In terms of the “best” aka higher end but casual dress, off the top:
Peche
Paladar 511
Cochon
Lilette
Le petite grocery
Compere Lapin
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:10 pm to Chicken
These days, a lot of places won’t blink at shorts as long as you don’t look like a bum. How much are they willing to spend?
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:13 pm to Fun Bunch
Also, the best restaurant in the city, Saint Germain, you could probably wear shorts. Doubt that’s what the group is looking for though.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:13 pm to Chicken
Any particular area or style?
Cochon Butcher in the CBD seems to be a hit.
Willa Jean is a bit of a curveball place, more of a lunch/afternoon meal than dinner.
Felix's or Mr Ed's is generic seafood that is super casual.
Uptown you have High Hat, Joey K's, Pizza Domenica, Rum House
Midcity has Alma, Katie's, Toups Meatery, Mandinas, Liuzza
Cochon Butcher in the CBD seems to be a hit.
Willa Jean is a bit of a curveball place, more of a lunch/afternoon meal than dinner.
Felix's or Mr Ed's is generic seafood that is super casual.
Uptown you have High Hat, Joey K's, Pizza Domenica, Rum House
Midcity has Alma, Katie's, Toups Meatery, Mandinas, Liuzza
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:46 pm to fightin tigers
would Clancy's frown upon shorts?
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:49 pm to Chicken
Frowned upon there yes.
Turned away I don’t think so.
Turned away I don’t think so.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:10 pm to Chicken
I wouldn’t wear shorts to Clancy’s and I’ll wear them whenever I can get away with it
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:13 pm to Chicken
May be a bridge too far. Probably no problemo in places like Saffron or La Petite.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:18 pm to Chicken
What do they want to eat chicken?
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:23 pm to Chicken
Costera might be a fit.
Unique enough food. Casual enough that shorts wont feel out of place. Easy enough to get 8 people in.
Unique enough food. Casual enough that shorts wont feel out of place. Easy enough to get 8 people in.
This post was edited on 8/23/25 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:40 pm to Chicken
I'd probably recommend The Husky or Pigeon & Whale on Freret.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 9:49 pm to Chicken
Go to Mandina's... Great Italian.. Great Seafood and there is even a great steak...
Posted on 8/23/25 at 10:04 pm to fightin tigers
quote:
Costera might be a fit.
Another vote. Peche, also.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 10:49 pm to xXLSUXx
Pigeon and Whale may be a good fit imo
Posted on 8/23/25 at 10:50 pm to xXLSUXx
8 at Pigeon and Whale would be tough - that place is tiny
Posted on 8/23/25 at 11:25 pm to Chicken
Blue Oak should work for the bums.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 11:27 pm to Chicken
Ye Olde College Inn is really solid
Posted on 8/24/25 at 12:01 am to fightin tigers
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Mandinas, Liuzza
These two I really like.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 6:18 am to LSUDad
quote:
Mandinas, Liuzza These two I really like.
I’d add Katie’s in this area too…
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