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than its Creole peers but the
real draw is the prolific wine
selection and personable staff.
Commander’s Palace $$$
Modern Creole Map 7 F3
1403 Washington Ave, 70130
Tel (504) 899-8221
Many of the best chefs started
their journey to the top from
this famous place housed in
a Victorian mansion, which
provides top service in elegant
dining rooms. Ask for the Chef’s
table in the kitchen if available.
Coquette $$$
French Creole Map 8 A4 Entrance to Coquette
2800 Magazine St, 70115
Tel (504) 265-0421 the nouvelle Creole menu Parkway Bakery and Tavern $
Formal dining, with a limited offers great specials. The “Taste of Deli Map 2 B3
but excellent daily changing Orleans” dinner is a good way to 538 Hagan Ave, 70119
menu, which emphasizes try several local specialties. Tel (504) 482-3047 Closed Tue
fresh, local ingredients. No longer a bakery, this po’boy
French bistro-style decor. shop has perfected the art so well,
they have received attention from
Emeril’s Delmonico $$$ Mid-City national media. Over-stuffed
Modern Creole Map 8 A2 seafood and inventive new twists
1300 St. Charles Ave, 70130 Angelo Brocato $ cover all the po’boy basics. The
Tel (504) 525-4937 Café Map 2 A3 large patio offers plenty of space.
Chef Emeril Lagasse adds his 214 N Carrollton Ave, 70119
own unique excitement to Tel (504) 486-1465 Closed Mon Theo’s Pizza $
traditional Creole food in his This Italian confectionery is American Map 2 A3
signature dishes. It can get a part of the local cultural 4024 Canal St, 70119
very busy, especially during landscape, producing everything Tel (504) 302-1133
holidays, so reserve a table in-house since 1905. Serves One of the few local pizza chains
well in advance. authentic Italian ices, cannolis, in town, it bakes thick-crust pies
spumoni, espresso, and, of with a huge variety of fresh and
Gautreau’s $$$ course, ice cream. chunky toppings. A big hit with
American Map 7 D3 kids, they also serve sandwiches,
1728 Soniat St, 70115 Bevi Seafood Co. $ salads and more.
Tel (504) 899-7397 Closed Sun Seafood Map 1 A1
Small and classy place that is 236 Carrollton Ave, 70119 Willie Mae’s Scotch House $
tricky to find on the first visit. Tel (504) 488-7503 Closed Mon American Map 2 C3
The menu at this very successful Try the daily speciality po’boys 2401 St. Ann St, 70119
gourmet restaurant is inventive, or the fresh seasonal dishes at Tel (504) 822-9503 Closed Sat & Sun
with a mix of French and this neighborhood seafood Only serving lunch, this small
American cuisine, but without market and restaurant. eatery has garnered national
any Creole influences. attention for their fried chicken.
Doson’s Noodle House $ The menu is very small, serving
Mr. John’s Steakhouse $$$ Vietnamese Map 2 A3 only chicken, chops, and beans
American Map 8 A3 135 N Carrollton Ave, 70119 done in several different ways.
2111 St. Charles Ave, 70130 Tel (504) 309-7283 Closed Sun
Tel (504) 679-7697 Closed Sun Not a typical Vietnamese 1000 Figs $$
& Mon restaurant at all. Chinese Mediterranean Map 2 B2
Considered the best steak influences and new ideas 3141 Ponce de Leon St, 70119
house in town, this upmarket have updated the traditional Tel (504) 301-0848 Closed Sun &
establishment serves a variety fare to something refreshingly Mon
of Creole and Italian favorites different. Portions are large, A cozy and casual café serving
as well as cuts of meat. Excellent prices are low, and custom- high-quality Greek and
views of the streetcar. ization is encouraged. Mediterranean food in small-
and large-plate portions.
Upperline $$$ Liuzza’s $
Modern Creole Map 7 D4 Café Map 2 A3 Café Degas $$
1413 Upperline St, 70115 3636 Bienville St, 70119 French Map 2 B2
Tel (504) 891-9822 Closed Mon Tel (504) 482-9120 Closed Sun 3127 Esplanade Ave, 70119
& Tue & Mon Tel (504) 945-5635 Closed Mon & Tue
Intimate and memorable, the A carry-over from the old days, One of the few French restaurants
Upperline ensures satisfaction – when mom-and-pop cafés in town serving authentic French
JoAnn, the ever-present owner, dominated the streetscape. food without the influences of
will personally see to it. The Very popular with locals, it offers New Orleans cooking. The menu
dining room is decorated traditional favorites as well as features classic dishes of quiche,
with her art collection and beer in frozen mugs. escargot, pâtés, and more.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 169
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