How is Gris Gris (the restaurant)? UPDATE Page 1

I see posts about Gris Gris frequently on the Where NOLA Eats Facebook page. They're all very positive. I didn't find much here, but the search pulled me up rather than the restaurant. Anyone here been?

We went over the weekend and loved it. We sat at the "kitchen counter" right in the middle. Great vibe and the chef is very engaging. He delivers every plate to the counter customers. Enjoyed visiting with him. I had the pork belly on the compressed watermelon with jalapeno demi-glace. Excellent. Other person had the caesar salad. He makes the dressing and I've forgotten from where he said he got it. I think it was a family member. Quite a few of the dishes are based on family recipes.

I had the whole fried redfish as pictured in this thread. I thought it was wonderful. It's not like any fried fish. Very light crisp skin. The meat was moist, fresh, purely tasty. It's a beautiful dish and I saw it prepared at least about 10 times while we were there. Other person had the shrimp and grits also very good.

We had the pie for dessert. I think it was sort of a praline pie and I've forgotten the description. It's not listed on the website. Also had the bread pudding which was quite good.

The stools are really comfortable. There were some neat heaters outside where people were seated.

The only thing that was a downer is the only bathroom is up some rather steep stairs. I have one of those nasty arthritis diseases and this was really painful by the time the night was over. I've been in pain ever since, but this too shall pass, I hope. I would definitely go back and try some other dishes. The entire experience was delicious and fun. I think it makes a difference sitting at the counter. More fun.