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Being that this is the slowest time of the year here, I wanted to get your opinions on the best restaurants and diners in the New Orleans area. So, I am going to query you all by type.

By sharing your recommendations, you're not just helping those of us living outside the area to discover new dishes for the upcoming games, you may also be helping others within the area who are looking for variety, and honest opinions, which is far more valuable than any food advisor site.

For those that wish to participate, you can pick and choose which you answer. Name the restaurant/s as well as your favorite menu items. Safer areas are preferred.

I'm not expecting a lot of responses, however, I am very interested. I am pretty bored with visiting the same restaurants over and over when I am in the area and want to try some different places this coming season.

  • Best Seafood?
  • Best American food?
  • Best Burgers?
  • Best PoBoys?
  • Best BBQ?
  • Best Chinese?
  • Best Thai?
  • Best Sushi?
  • Best Soul Food?
  • Best Steakhouse?
  • Best Bakery?
  • Best Cajun Cuisine?
  • Best Creole Cuisine??
  • Best Fried Chicken?
  • Best Chicken Wings?
  • Best Boudin?
  • Best Plate lunches?
  • Best Japanese Restaurant?
  • Best Vietnamese?
  • Best boiled Crawfish?
  • Best Breakfast?
  • Best Brunch?
  • Best Mediterranean?
  • Best Muffalettas?
  • Best Sandwich shop?
  • Best Pizza?
  • Best Italian Cuisine?
  • Best European otherwise?
  • Best Gumbo?
  • Best Other?

Optional: Name restaurants to avoid, and the reason/s.
 
Jacques Imos on Oak st. ( pronounced "jackemos" ).. the duck and anodouille gumbo.

And I'm partial to Parkway Bakery for poboys (roast beef or overstuffed shrimp with a bag of Zapps Cajun Crawtaters and glass bottle of Barqs root beer ), but can't argue Bahn Mi Boys @antipop suggested.

If you happen to make it to Cooter Browns, they do serve food...get the 9th ward Special. ( hot sausage patties on bun ) that's my favorite there.

And we found Bratz Yall in Bywater ....German bratwurst and beers.
 
antipop said:
Banh Mi Boys

Thank me later
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Does location matter? What on the menu do you like best there?

My Notes:
Banh Mi Boys Addresses:

Uptown:
3244 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 354-8502
Website: https://banhmiboysuptown.com/

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B
Metarie, La 70001
(504) 510-5360
 
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This would be a great sticky thread that can be updated as needed.

Here's one "taste test" I did that's not specifically on your list:

Best Pralines - Aunt Sally's
 
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efil4stnias said:
Jacques Imos on Oak st. ( pronounced "jackemos" ).. the duck and anodouille gumbo.

And I'm partial to Parkway Bakery for poboys (roast beef or overstuffed shrimp with a bag of Zapps Cajun Crawtaters and glass bottle of Barqs root beer ), but can't argue Bahn Mi Boys @antipop suggested.

If you happen to make it to Cooter Browns, they do serve food...get the 9th ward Special. ( hot sausage patties on bun ) that's my favorite there.

And we found Bratz Yall in Bywater ....German bratwurst and beers.
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I've eaten at both Jacque Imos and Parkway Bakery. I highly approve of both!

Andrus' Notes:

Jacque Imo's (Uptown - Site states reservation required)
8324 Oak Street, New Orleans, La.
(504) 861-0886
Website: https://jacques-imos.com/

Parkway Bakery -
538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 482-3047
Website: https://parkwaypoorboys.com/

Bratz Yall -
617-B Piety Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
(504)-301-3222
Website: https://bratzyall.com/
 
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Andrus said:
Being that this is the slowest time of the year here, I wanted to get your opinions on the best restaurants and diners in the New Orleans area. So, I am going to query you all by type.

By sharing your recommendations, you're not just helping those of us living outside the area to discover new dishes for the upcoming games, you may also be helping others within the area who are looking for variety, and honest opinions, which is far more valuable than any food advisor site.

For those that wish to participate, you can pick and choose which you answer. Name the restaurant/s as well as your favorite menu items. Safer areas are preferred.

I'm not expecting a lot of responses, however, I am very interested. I am pretty bored with visiting the same restaurants over and over when I am in the area and want to try some different places this coming season.

  • Best Seafood?
  • Best American food?
  • Best Burgers?
  • Best PoBoys?
  • Best BBQ?
  • Best Chinese?
  • Best Thai?
  • Best Sushi?
  • Best Soul Food?
  • Best Steakhouse?
  • Best Bakery?
  • Best Cajun Cuisine?
  • Best Creole Cuisine??
  • Best Fried Chicken?
  • Best Chicken Wings?
  • Best Boudin?
  • Best Plate lunches?
  • Best Japanese Restaurant?
  • Best Vietnamese?
  • Best boiled Crawfish?
  • Best Breakfast?
  • Best Brunch?
  • Best Mediterranean?
  • Best Muffalettas?
  • Best Sandwich shop?
  • Best Pizza?
  • Best Italian Cuisine?
  • Best European otherwise?
  • Best Gumbo?
  • Best Other?

Optional: Name restaurants to avoid, and the reason/s.
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I take issue with "best" but otherwise I'll take a shot at a few of these. Keep in mind, I don't keep up with the restaurant stuff like I used to - it has gotten super-expensive and I cook a lot these days. Omitting categories I usually cook myself or don't eat out much

  • Best Seafood?
GW Fins for fancy. Keep in mind I can't eat crawfish anymore (allergy). Station 6 (Bucktown) is good, as is NO Food and Spirits across the street.
  • Best American food?
That's not otherwise listed? I pick tacoes. (Also, for lack of a better place to put it - try Rosedale - Lakeview)
  • Best Burgers?
Company burger (Freret)
  • Best PoBoys?
Depends on your taste, but I'm a Parkway guy. Hot sausage patty, dressed add cheddar, extra pickles. Oysters ($$$) on Wednesday are worth it for a treat. Closes at 6 and on Mon (maybe Tues) these days. My fave roast beef place closed and I haven't found a replacement yet.
  • Best BBQ?
Blue Oak, Carrollton, but has also gotten pricey. Good bar though.
  • Best Thai?
Thai'd Up. Gentilly Blvd. It's tiny - order takeout early or get a reservation
  • Best Steakhouse?
Prob Mr Johns. Crescent City for experience, though not the best steak. Manale's (New Orleans Italian) has a surprisingly good steak
  • Best Bakery?
Not my jam, but Bread on Oak has great breads and some interesting vegetarian/vegan options
  • Best Cajun Cuisine?
Yeah, not going there with Andrus
  • Best Creole Cuisine??
The big names, probably, but that's also a broad category
  • Best Fried Chicken?
McHardy's (N Broad) is great, but honestly Lakeview Grocery is killing it lately (also, Popeye's)
  • Best Plate lunches?
go to Meat and Three on Oak, but it will probably be crowded.
  • Best Japanese Restaurant?
I already took out Sushi, above
  • Best Vietnamese?
My favorite pho restaurant is gone, but Mopho (City Park) for something different. Otherwise you're going to the Westbank (Tan Dinh or there's a Pho Tau Bay branch on Tulane)
  • Best boiled Crawfish?
Can't
  • Best Mediterranean?
There are some good places in Metairie, but the various locations of Byblos are good. Nothing in the city is really on my radar.
  • Best Muffalettas?
Cochon Butcher is probably the best. Napoleon House (warmed, how I like) and Central are not slouches
  • Best Sandwich shop?
There are many but Cido on S Carrollton (Italian) is a hidden gem
  • Best Pizza?
Prob Pizza Delicious (Marigny) but apparently St Peter (LGD) is winning awards
  • Best Italian Cuisine?
Depends what you like, but I would say Vincent's (St Charles, Metairie) or Irene's (FQ)
  • Best European otherwise?
Gianna, Crepe Nanou
 
Andrus said:
Does location matter? What on the menu do you like best there?

Andrus' Notes:
Banh Mi Boys Addresses:

Uptown:
3244 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 354-8502
Website: https://banhmiboysuptown.com/

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B
Metarie, La 70001
(504) 510-5360
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antipop has never been uptown, so he means the Airline location (which is the original and in a gas station, IIRC). Haven't been, but well worth it, from what I understand.
 
buzd said:
I take issue with "best" but otherwise I'll take a shot at a few of these. Keep in mind, I don't keep up with the restaurant stuff like I used to - it has gotten super-expensive and I cook a lot these days. Omitting categories I usually cook myself or don't eat out much

  • Best Seafood?
GW Fins for fancy. Keep in mind I can't eat crawfish anymore (allergy). Station 6 (Bucktown) is good, as is NO Food and Spirits across the street.
  • Best American food?
That's not otherwise listed? I pick tacoes. (Also, for lack of a better place to put it - try Rosedale - Lakeview)
  • Best Burgers?
Company burger (Freret)
  • Best PoBoys?
Depends on your taste, but I'm a Parkway guy. Hot sausage patty, dressed add cheddar, extra pickles. Oysters ($$$) on Wednesday are worth it for a treat. Closes at 6 and on Mon (maybe Tues) these days. My fave roast beef place closed and I haven't found a replacement yet.
  • Best BBQ?
Blue Oak, Carrollton, but has also gotten pricey. Good bar though.
  • Best Thai?
Thai'd Up. Gentilly Blvd. It's tiny - order takeout early or get a reservation
  • Best Steakhouse?
Prob Mr Johns. Crescent City for experience, though not the best steak. Manale's (New Orleans Italian) has a surprisingly good steak
  • Best Bakery?
Not my jam, but Bread on Oak has great breads and some interesting vegetarian/vegan options
  • Best Cajun Cuisine?
Yeah, not going there with Andrus
  • Best Creole Cuisine??
The big names, probably, but that's also a broad category
  • Best Fried Chicken?
McHardy's (N Broad) is great, but honestly Lakeview Grocery is killing it lately (also, Popeye's)
  • Best Plate lunches?
go to Meat and Three on Oak, but it will probably be crowded.
  • Best Japanese Restaurant?
I already took out Sushi, above
  • Best Vietnamese?
My favorite pho restaurant is gone, but Mopho (City Park) for something different. Otherwise you're going to the Westbank (Tan Dinh or there's a Pho Tau Bay branch on Tulane)
  • Best boiled Crawfish?
Can't
  • Best Mediterranean?
There are some good places in Metairie, but the various locations of Byblos are good. Nothing in the city is really on my radar.
  • Best Muffalettas?
Cochon Butcher is probably the best. Napoleon House (warmed, how I like) and Central are not slouches
  • Best Sandwich shop?
There are many but Cido on S Carrollton (Italian) is a hidden gem
  • Best Pizza?
Prob Pizza Delicious (Marigny) but apparently St Peter (LGD) is winning awards
  • Best Italian Cuisine?
Depends what you like, but I would say Vincent's (St Charles, Metairie) or Irene's (FQ)
  • Best European otherwise?
Gianna, Crepe Nanou
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I don't want to go there with a man from Carencro either, but I think the best Cajun food I have had in New Orleans is at Toups' Meatery. It is really good and I think probably authentic Cajun food since the owner/chef is from Rayne. (But, I know you knew that and that Isaac Toups is a really good guy.)
 
St. Widge said:
I don't want to go there with a man from Carencro either, but I think the best Cajun food I have had in New Orleans is at Toups' Meatery. It is really good and I think probably authentic Cajun food since the owner/chef is from Rayne. (But, I know you knew that and that Isaac Toups is a really good guy.)
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Fully endorse Toup's. Upscale cajun for sure, but well worth it, and, yeah, Isaac is great. Excellent note.
 
Andrus said:
Does location matter? What on the menu do you like best there?

Andrus' Notes:
Banh Mi Boys Addresses:

Uptown:
3244 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 354-8502
Website: https://banhmiboysuptown.com/

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B
Metarie, La 70001
(504) 510-5360
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I have only ever been to the Metairie location…

Almost any banh mi there is really good but i usually get the honey sriracha or bang bang shrimp…the steak and egg fries and crack fries are awesome…and the pho wings are some of the best wings you will eat
 

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