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Has anyone ever been to Roberto's...

Posted on 3/20/09 at 7:46 am
Posted by whitelightin18
District of Columbia
Member since Nov 2007
767 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 7:46 am
down in the Sunshine/ St. Gabriel area? Is it any good? If so what do you suggest? Thanks in advance!
Posted by ccla
70815
Member since May 2007
12016 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 9:01 am to
Yes, Yes, River Road Shrimp. Creme of crawfish soup (If they still have it)
Posted by Glock17
Member since Oct 2007
23023 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 9:05 am to
How far is the drive from around LSU to Robertos?

Only like 20 minutes or so right>
Posted by RidingForAFall
all up in your grill
Member since Jan 2009
379 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 9:09 am to
Yep...just head down nicholson to Bayou Paul Lane (at the light), take a right, go down to River Road, take a right and it'll be down about 0.5-1 mile
Posted by pochejp
Gonzales, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2007
8027 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 10:22 am to
I like the catfish Billy plate. Its fried catfish toped with a crawfish etouffe' with rice and steamed veggies on the side. A small sensation salad comes with it too and a slice of very good garlic bread.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33997 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 10:25 am to
was good. but I expected much more after the hype...
Posted by FLU
Purgatory
Member since Dec 2008
1250 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 11:01 am to
I agree. I went once, and it was good, but certainly not what it was hyped up to be.
Posted by CaseAhr
Member since Jan 2009
14 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 11:48 am to
I also recommend Catfish Billy. But be on the lookout for the specials, which change often and are usually outstanding.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6808 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 2:28 pm to
Good food. They do fried food well. Don't get the puff pastry dish, wasn't that great. Fun place to go.
Posted by pochejp
Gonzales, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2007
8027 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 10:13 pm to
If this restaurant was in N.O. it would be rated as "world class".

These N.O. food homers here are really amusing.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49612 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 10:52 pm to
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FLU


quote:

I agree. I went once, and it was good, but certainly not what it was hyped up to be.


Let's be realistic and realize where the hype comes from. I'm a Roberto fan but I realize it for what it is. A good, kinda out of the way restaurant on par with Hymels in Convent and Joe Dryfuss in Livonia. Not incredible but worth a trip or two on occasion.

Realize the hype for most food or restaurants on this board are debatable.
Posted by FLU
Purgatory
Member since Dec 2008
1250 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 10:58 pm to
I agree... I'm not a huge fan of Hymel's or Joe's Dreyfus, either. Both are good, but I really don't want to drive that far just for something good. If I'm driving that far, I want something fantastic.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49612 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 11:06 pm to
Well you have to realize it is the experience, company, ambiance, atmosphere, cocktails, food, etc... that make it worth while. It is not always about the food. Now by that I mean, all of the above can line up with the moon and as long as the food is middle to upper scale you are ok. However, if the food really sucks it doesn't matter if Madonna is having a pull with you. It just doesn't work.
Posted by FLU
Purgatory
Member since Dec 2008
1250 posts
Posted on 3/20/09 at 11:10 pm to
Well, in my opinion, there are SO many places in Louisiana for food choices, that I give a place a try and if it isn't something super-special, then I'd rather try something else new the next time.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49612 posts
Posted on 3/21/09 at 7:59 am to
quote:

Well, in my opinion, there are SO many places in Louisiana for food choices, that I give a place a try and if it isn't something super-special, then I'd rather try something else new the next time.


I agree but you have to have the not so super special meals in order to appreciate the super special meals otherwise how would you know they are super special?
Posted by FLU
Purgatory
Member since Dec 2008
1250 posts
Posted on 3/21/09 at 10:39 am to
Nah, I know when something is truly great and something isn't.
Posted by Fratagonia
Saints Fan
Member since Mar 2009
391 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 9:28 am to
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If this restaurant was in N.O. it would be rated as "world class"

World class? Seriously? Those are strong words. I have been wanting to go here for quite some time now - thinking of going in two to three weeks.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33997 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 11:12 am to
quote:

If this restaurant was in N.O. it would be rated as "world class"


World class? Seriously? Those are strong words. I have been wanting to go here for quite some time now - thinking of going in two to three weeks.


hahahahaha....not even close.
Posted by TigerSpy
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
9961 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 12:09 pm to
quote:

If this restaurant was in N.O. it would be rated as "world class"


You are smoking crack.
It's good. It's not that good.
Posted by tavolatim
denham springs
Member since Dec 2007
5114 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

I agree but you have to have the not so super special meals in order to appreciate the super special meals otherwise how would you know they are super special?


Wow...8 AM on a Sat. and you are already blitzed...Or maybe you just need some coffee...that's so off the wall it makes sense
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