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re: Most Overrated/Underrated New Orleans Restaurants
Posted on 10/30/08 at 8:55 am to Catman88
Posted on 10/30/08 at 8:55 am to Catman88
JI is solid. If nothing else, coupled with some drinks at Maple Leaf, it is real live NOLA experience. Frid chicken there is the shite.
I also want to say that a muff from Central Grocery and a Barq's is underrated, simply because it is the best thing you can eat/drink for 10 bucks on the planet.
I also want to say that a muff from Central Grocery and a Barq's is underrated, simply because it is the best thing you can eat/drink for 10 bucks on the planet.
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Posted on 10/30/08 at 9:11 am to Solo
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I also want to say that a muff from Central Grocery and a Barq's is underrated, simply because it is the best thing you can eat/drink for 10 bucks on the planet.
This has been my favorite meal in the world since I have been a child...and it continues to be without a doubt.
And to those, who say that my opinion is total bs aout JI...its good food and a great New Orleans experience (especially when paired with the Maple Leaf). It is the first place I bring tourists often...that does not mean its a top 20 food restaurant. It is certainly in my top 20 favorite restaurants in NOLA though for the experience.
I have been going to JI since within a month of its initial opening...to the person who called total bs on my opinion, I am sure that if you had as well you would agree that the food has significantly declined and become almost lazy in production and presentation. Its still a fun place though.
And as to YA's Ramada picture....
.Posted on 10/30/08 at 9:17 am to L S Usetheforce
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It's hard for people to grasp that concept when talking about great places to eat.
Dude, I get it...it doesn't excuse the decline in food. Dick and Jenny's is certainly not fine dining and easily falls in my top 20. I have had some meals there that rival the best dishes I have ever had in my life.
If we were to take JI's food out of the fun, drinking environment, the food would not hold up as well as other establishements. I am not discounting the overall experience though.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 9:39 am to Solo
JI's food isn't bad per se, but I think the whole "scene" there is sort of a cliche, bordering on a parody, of what a funky New Orleans place should be, as interpreted by a dude from Chicago.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 10:35 am to Tiger Attorney
Overrated: Mothers
Underrated: Crescent City Steakhouse
Underrated: Crescent City Steakhouse
Posted on 10/30/08 at 11:21 am to glassman
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Pelican Club. Of all the places I have been, I can honestly say it is the one place that has never been a disapointment on food or service.
All the mentions of the Pelican Club really surprise me. I have been twice, the fist time was Christmas '06. I thought the food was merely OK and our service was terrible. Our waiter actually argued with my father over a bottle of wine that everyone at the table agreed was not good. We had to call the manager.
We went again this summer for the prix fixe menu. My dish was good but others at the table said they were eating banquet food. We were not allowed to order appetizers ahead of our meal. Our service was not good. I will not go back.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 11:28 am to Poodlebrain
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Overrated: Mothers
Excellent choice...
Ye Olde College Inn is also overrated...
Posted on 10/30/08 at 11:44 am to BrockLanders
Overrated:
Panola Street Cafe, Petunia's (it is good, but very over-hyped on this board)
Underrated: Surrey's, Coffea
Panola Street Cafe, Petunia's (it is good, but very over-hyped on this board)
Underrated: Surrey's, Coffea
Posted on 10/30/08 at 11:56 am to Tiger Attorney
Would Maple Street Cafe be underrated?? Haven't seen that one mentioned before...
Posted on 10/30/08 at 12:12 pm to BrockLanders
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Ye Olde College Inn is also overrated...
Only reason to go is for you free entry into Rock and Bowl
Posted on 10/30/08 at 12:16 pm to el tigre
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Only reason to go is for you free entry into Rock and Bowl
Naturally, I went on a Saturday, not too long ago, and they didn't even freaking mention that to me!
Posted on 10/30/08 at 12:20 pm to Tiger Attorney
Underrated: Surrey's
BS that place is garbage.. Its horrible.. Nobody should ever eat there.. Dont even bother with Surreys
BS that place is garbage.. Its horrible.. Nobody should ever eat there.. Dont even bother with Surreys
Posted on 10/30/08 at 12:28 pm to Tiger Attorney
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Underrated: Surrey's
really? i would have included them on my overrated list if i would have remembered them.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 12:34 pm to Poet
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Our waiter actually argued with my father over a bottle of wine that everyone at the table agreed was not good.
I'm willing to bet the waiter was correct.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 1:25 pm to clooneyisgod
Underrated:
Dante's Kitchen (brunch especially), Bourbon House Oyster Bar (for light fare when drinking), Mr. B's Bistro (in comparison to other more celebrated Brennan family establishments), La Boca
Overrated:
Cafe Adelaide, Superior Grill, Liborio's (service has dropped off considerably)
Dante's Kitchen (brunch especially), Bourbon House Oyster Bar (for light fare when drinking), Mr. B's Bistro (in comparison to other more celebrated Brennan family establishments), La Boca
Overrated:
Cafe Adelaide, Superior Grill, Liborio's (service has dropped off considerably)
Posted on 10/30/08 at 1:50 pm to BrockLanders
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Maple Street Cafe be underrated??
Definitely....Jamila's is underrated as well IMO....and Cote Sud, which really is a great place NO ONE ever taks about.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 4:21 pm to BrockLanders
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Pascal Manale
overrated--agreed
Rio Mar is underrated
Posted on 10/30/08 at 6:04 pm to BigAlBR
I was gonna list Maple Street Cafe but I didn't consider it a restaurant.
Maple Street has awesome food. Love that place.
I understand what you are saying TigerAttorney. But I go to Jacques for the Lamb loin. Not many places in the city serve it and it is one of the best meals I've ever had.
I do think also that Ye Old College Inn is overrated. What is exceptional there?
Maple Street has awesome food. Love that place.
I understand what you are saying TigerAttorney. But I go to Jacques for the Lamb loin. Not many places in the city serve it and it is one of the best meals I've ever had.
I do think also that Ye Old College Inn is overrated. What is exceptional there?
Posted on 10/30/08 at 6:10 pm to L S Usetheforce
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was gonna list Maple Street Cafe but I didn't consider it a restaurant.
Posted on 10/30/08 at 6:33 pm to threeputt
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was gonna list Maple Street Cafe but I didn't consider it a restaurant
You thinking of Maple Leaf bar by any chance?
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