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Toups’ Meatery $$ mac ‘n’ cheese with gravy and the
Cajun Map 2 A2 spicy gumbo is recommended.
845 N Carrollton Ave, 70119
Tel (504) 252-4999 Closed Sun & Mon Spahr’s $
Carnivores will delight at this new Seafood
dining concept where house-cured 3682 US 90, Des Allemands, 70030
and smoked meats are served on Tel (985) 758-1602
boards for sharing. Honoring the On the edge of the Gulf and
tradition of the Cajun boucherie, bordering Cajun country, two
nearly every part of livestock worlds come together at this
is used in some way. famous, fried seafood house.
Their specialty is fried catfish,
Venezia $$ and crab served just about every
Italian Map 2 A3 way. Sit by the window for
134 N Carrollton Ave, 70119 beautiful views.
Tel (504) 488-7991 Closed Mon & Tue
Long-standing favorite that Café des Amis $$
serves basic Italian-American Cajun
A typical Creole dish served at dishes in large portions for 140 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, 70517
Dooky Chase low prices in an informal Tel (337) 332-5273 Closed Mon
setting. The long rows of Food, fun, and music, all under
Crescent City Steak House $$ tables are perfect for large one roof. Serves simple yet
American Map 2 C3 families with kids. authentic local cuisine but the
1001 N Broad St, 70119 real draw is the live Zydeco
Tel (504) 821-3271 Closed Mon Ralph’s on the Park $$$ band and Cajun dancing.
Rumored to be a former mafia Modern Creole Map 2 A2
hangout, this is one of the first 900 City Park Ave, 70119 Impastato’s $$
true steak houses in the city. Tel (504) 488-1000 Italian Creole
Serves the best dry-aged USDA Considered one of the best 3400 16th St, Metairie, 70002
prime beef. restaurants of the Brennan Tel (504) 455-1545 Closed Sun & Mon
family, Ralph’s is located along Serving Italian-Creole cuisine
DK Choice the most scenic stretch of in the Sicilian tradition,
Impastato’s ranks at the top of
City Park. The remarkable
Dooky Chase $$ chef executes Creole cooking their category while remaining
Creole Map 2 C3 very creatively. fairly authentic. Fettuccine is
2301 Orleans Ave, 70119 made in-house, portions are
Tel (504) 821-0600 Closed Sat, Rue 127 $$$ very large and dinners come
Sun & Mon American Map 2 A3 in five courses.
Family owned and operated 127 N Carrollton Ave, 70119
since 1941; offers amazing Tel (504) 483-1571 Closed Sun Middendorf’s $$
Louisiana Creole cuisine. A trendy restaurant serving Seafood
This famous spot, popular American-style dishes made with 30160 Hwy 51 S, Akers, 70421
with the African-American the freshest seafood and meats. Tel (985) 386-6666 Closed Mon
community, has also hosted The hip vibe comp lements the & Tue
many celebrities as well as small seating area, young staff, New Orleanians have made
US Presidents. Don’t miss the and original cocktails. the short trip to this old
amazing stuffed shrimp. roadside seafood house in
the wetlands for years to
feast on fried catfish, boiled
Five Happiness $$ Beyond New Orleans crabs, and all the best local
Chinese Map 1 B4 seafood available.
3605 S Carrollton Ave, 70118 Abita Brew Pub $
Tel (504) 482-3935 American
Easily the best Chinese 72011 Holly St, Abita Springs, 70420
restaurant around, and one that Tel (985) 892-5837 Closed Mon
has cornered the market by This restaurant/bar is operated
keeping prices low, and quality by Abita, Louisiana’s most
high. Great variety of Mandarin, popular beer producer. Housed
Cantonese, and Chinese- in an old brewery, they serve
American-style food. primarily bar food, and some
specialty brews sold only here.
Mandina’s $$
Italian Creole Map 2 A3 Rocky & Carlo’s $
3800 Canal St, 70119 Italian
Tel (504) 482-9179 613 W. St. Bernard Hwy,
Once a grocery store, Mandina’s Chalmette, 70043
became a restaurant in 1932, Tel (504) 279-8323 Closed Sun
catering to the large Italian & Mon
immigrant community in An essential part of the
the city . It now offers most St. Bernard community, this
New Orleans staples such family restaurant has survived
as trout almondine, seafood two devastating hurricanes Outside dining at 1000 Figs, a
platters, and po’boys. and a major fire. Their delicious Mediterranean café
Key to Price Guide see page 174
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