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Restaurant Recs near WWII Museum New Orleans
Posted on 8/15/25 at 7:48 am
Posted on 8/15/25 at 7:48 am
I’m not super familiar with the New Orleans dining scene. Is there anything good within walking distance of the World War II Museum?
Also, going on a Sunday so that’s another consideration.
TIA
Also, going on a Sunday so that’s another consideration.
TIA
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Posted on 8/15/25 at 7:54 am to Mister Bigfish
hit one of the donald link places - peche, cochon, cochon butcher.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 8:26 am to Mister Bigfish
quote:
I’m not super familiar with the New Orleans dining scene. Is there anything good within walking distance of the World War II Museum?
One of the highest concentration of restaurants in the city that isn't the French Quarter.
Throw a rock and hit a decent or great restaurant.
Emeril's (ultra high end, I doubt this is what you're looking for)
Emeril's Wine Bar
Peche (yes!)
Cochon
Herbsaint
Cochon Butcher (lunch/sandwiches)
Compere Lapin
Forbidden Pizza
Saint James Cheese Co (Lunch/ Sandwiches)
Bearcat CBD (brunch/breakfast)
Le Moyne (higher end)
Saint John
Posted on 8/15/25 at 8:47 am to Mister Bigfish
Goes without saying, but do NOT bother with the Drago's downtown. Absolutely horrible service and food a few weeks ago. The damn rice was uncooked and crunchy. (disclaimer - I did not pick the restaurant)
Posted on 8/15/25 at 8:56 am to Shexter
I really don't understand why people would go to shithole tourist traps like Drago's Downtown or Mother's when there are so many good choices in this area.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 8:58 am to Mister Bigfish
Peche...now move along.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 9:02 am to Fun Bunch
quote:
I really don't understand why people would go to shithole tourist traps like Drago's Downtown or Mother's when there are so many good choices in this area.
That's exactly what I told her
Posted on 8/15/25 at 9:11 am to Mister Bigfish
Cochon Butcher for lunch. Can head over there for a break and then back to the museum because you’ll be in the museum all day long.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 9:25 am to Shexter
Yeah, downtown Dragos is pathetic. Definitely a tourist spot. Locals know not to go.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 10:26 am to Fun Bunch
quote:
Peche (yes!)
+1
Posted on 8/15/25 at 10:48 am to Dixie2023
quote:Honestly Metairie isn’t much better. The service is fine but the food is mediocre and overpriced. (I do love their chargrilled oysters if someone else is paying)
Yeah, downtown Dragos is pathetic. Definitely a tourist spot. Locals know not to go.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 10:59 am to saderade
Agreed. I have a very low opinion of Drago's in general. I think it sucks. But the Downtown one is even worse
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:40 pm to saderade
Good to know. It’s been a few years since I’ve been and I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve seen mixed reviews lately. It’s a shame. And, yes re their chargrilled oysters. I always thought Dragos was the best.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:53 pm to Dixie2023
Drago's Metairie does have great charbroiled
Everything else there (besides Lobster too I guess) sucks balls and always has
Everything else there (besides Lobster too I guess) sucks balls and always has
Posted on 8/15/25 at 3:20 pm to Fun Bunch
Peche is always a great choice. I really enjoyed Saint John too.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 3:50 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:
Emeril's (ultra high end, I doubt this is what you're looking for)
Emeril's Wine Bar
Peche (yes!)
Cochon
Herbsaint
Cochon Butcher (lunch/sandwiches)
Compere Lapin
Forbidden Pizza
Saint James Cheese Co (Lunch/ Sandwiches)
Bearcat CBD (brunch/breakfast)
Le Moyne (higher end)
Saint John
This is a great list. I'll add St. Pizza and Beggars Banquet on the other side of the interstate but an easy walk.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 5:05 pm to Louie T
Don't go to Peche or Butcher. They're always too crowded and I have a hard time getting a table.
Posted on 8/15/25 at 5:57 pm to saderade
Downtown Drago’s is a tourist trap for out of state know-nothings.
Metairie Drago’s is a tourist trap for in-state know-nothings.
They both suck.
That said: those oysters are pretty good.
Metairie Drago’s is a tourist trap for in-state know-nothings.
They both suck.
That said: those oysters are pretty good.
This post was edited on 8/16/25 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 8/15/25 at 10:03 pm to Mister Bigfish
Willie Mae’s
Posted on 8/16/25 at 8:38 am to Mister Bigfish
Meril. Cool vibe. Good menu
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