New Orleans Food and Drink Thread

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,732]

What's wrong with Abita?

Boot is good suds.

[kevwun 15,764]

Would definitely take them to Parkway.  Their bar also has a good selection of beer if there's a line, which their probably will be.  They have other sandwiches besides poboys if you have picky eaters in the group also.

Edited November 19, 2018 by kevwun

[LebongJames 1,791]

The wife and I are going this weekend instead of doing Thanksgiving with the family.

We have reservations at Revolution and CP. Gonna play the other meals as we go.

The question I have for y’all is about the bars on Frenchmen. We found a couple of bands that are playing at Vaso and The Maison that look like a good time. Does anyone know what the scene is like in these places? Younger or older crowd?

[Bobby Light 76]

Thanks guys, put together a list of ~20 places based on this thread and some other recs to share with my group so we'll see where we end up.  What do you guys think? Any of these places gonna be a no go without a reservation?

 

Cochon Butcher - $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern - $

Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood - $

Jimmy J’s Café - $

Willie Mae’s Scotch House - $$

Drago’s (Metairie?) - $$

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar - $$

Acme Oyster House - $$

Remoulade - $$

Port of Call - $$

Cane & Table

Red Fish Grill - $$

Jacques-Imo’s - $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant - $$$

Commander’s Palace - $$$

Peche

Restaurant R’evolution - $$$$

Bars/Happy Hour

d.b.a.

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Domenica

NOLA

Cure

Hot Tin - $$$

Edited November 21, 2018 by Bobby Light

[Brisketexan 105,072]

Thanks guys, put together a list of ~20 places based on this thread and some other recs to share with my group so we'll see where we end up.  What do you guys think? Any of these places gonna be a no go without a reservation?
 
Cochon Butcher - $
Parkway Bakery & Tavern - $
Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood - $
Jimmy J’s Café - $
Willie Mae’s Scotch House - $$
Drago’s (Metairie?) - $$
Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar - $$
Acme Oyster House - $$
Remoulade - $$
Port of Call - $$
Cane & Table
Red Fish Grill - $$
Jacques-Imo’s - $$
Brigtsen’s Restaurant - $$$
Commander’s Palace - $$$
Peche
Restaurant R’evolution - $$$$
Bars/Happy Hour
d.b.a.
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
Domenica
NOLA
Cure
Hot Tin - $$$

I’d go to all of em. It’s the only way to be sure.

[Wally Pryor 5,261]

1 hour ago, Bobby Light said:

Thanks guys, put together a list of ~20 places based on this thread and some other recs to share with my group so we'll see where we end up.  What do you guys think? Any of these places gonna be a no go without a reservation?

 

Cochon Butcher - $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern - $

Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood - $

Jimmy J’s Café - $

Willie Mae’s Scotch House - $$

Drago’s (Metairie?) - $$

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar - $$

Acme Oyster House - $$

Remoulade - $$

Port of Call - $$

Cane & Table

Red Fish Grill - $$

Jacques-Imo’s - $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant - $$$

Commander’s Palace - $$$

Peche

Restaurant R’evolution - $$$$

Bars/Happy Hour

d.b.a.

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Domenica

NOLA

Cure

Hot Tin - $$$

[ERhine 1,894]

1 hour ago, Bobby Light said:

Thanks guys, put together a list of ~20 places based on this thread and some other recs to share with my group so we'll see where we end up.  What do you guys think? Any of these places gonna be a no go without a reservation?

 

Cochon Butcher - $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern - $

Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood - $

Jimmy J’s Café - $

Willie Mae’s Scotch House - $$

Drago’s (Metairie?) - $$

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar - $$

Acme Oyster House - $$

Remoulade - $$

Port of Call - $$

Cane & Table

Red Fish Grill - $$

Jacques-Imo’s - $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant - $$$

Commander’s Palace - $$$

Peche

Restaurant R’evolution - $$$$

Bars/Happy Hour

d.b.a.

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Domenica

NOLA

Cure

Hot Tin - $$$

Reservation for sure needed at: Jacques-Imo's, Brigstens, CP, Peche, R'evolution, Domenica, Nola

 

Going to be lines - potentially long ones at - Willie Mae's, Felix, Acme, Hot Tin Roof

[BearSchlong 8,083]

Just download Open Table and do work, reservations are a snap.

[Bobby Light 76]

30 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

Oh yeah, Lafite's for sure 

[kevwun 15,764]

I think acme is jammed packed the minute they open the doors. It always seems to be full with a long line outside.

[LebongJames 1,791]

At the airport now leaving.

We did dinner at Revolution and Jacques Imos

We tried to eat Acme but the lines were just too long did lunch at Mr Bs bar and Atchafalaya.

 

Revolution was incredibly good. The crab beignets were on point. The scallop dish with foie gras was really good as was the short rib dish.

Jacques Imos was damn good as well the Crawfish Cheesecake might be the best thing we had. Also got some Etoufee and some seafood eggplant dish.

Mr Bs bar menu is good not great but we enjoyed the Bbq shrimp, yaya gumbo and crab cake.

Atchafalaya was my favorite meal. Started with the fried green tomatoes with crab and then got Eggs Louisiana and shrimp and grits. 

 

[BearSchlong 8,083]

At the airport now leaving.
We did dinner at Revolution and Jacques Imos
We tried to eat Acme but the lines were just too long did lunch at Mr Bs bar and Atchafalaya.
 
Revolution was incredibly good. The crab beignets were on point. The scallop dish with foie gras was really good as was the short rib dish.
Jacques Imos was damn good as well the Crawfish Cheesecake might be the best thing we had. Also got some Etoufee and some seafood eggplant dish.
Mr Bs bar menu is good not great but we enjoyed the Bbq shrimp, yaya gumbo and crab cake.
Atchafalaya was my favorite meal. Started with the fried green tomatoes with crab and then got Eggs Louisiana and shrimp and grits. 
 

Atchafalaya is my favorite too. Seems a little under the radar due to location and size.

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[Brisketexan 105,072]

Acme is great, but not worth the wait.
My family has been eating at Felix’s since the 40s. Go there, and you won’t be disappointed.

Dammit, I really want some oysters.

[Chad Fuck 17,659]

Acme is great, but not worth the wait.
My family has been eating at Felix’s since the 40s. Go there, and you won’t be disappointed.

Dammit, I really want some oysters.

This x100

[ckhorn 208]

No mention of K-Pauls. Never been disappointed. Some times they will have fried rabbit going on.

and Tujagues. Just to say I been there, done that.

Edited November 25, 2018 by ckhorn

[Bobby Light 76]

We ended up going to:

Coop's Place -  had the sampler with seafood gumbo, shrimp creole, cajun fried chicken, red beans & rice with sausage, and rabbit & sausage jambalaya

Mother's - Ferdi Po Boy with cheese (called the Ralph), holy shit was it big. Also tried their chicken & Sausage gumbo and turtle soup

The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar - They had a boiling pot right next to the street that just smelled awesome and was the only reason we went there. Had some boiled shrimp and some chargrilled oysters

Dat Dog - This was right by the pace we were staying on Frenchmen and good late night spot. Had the crawfish etoufee hotdog

Favela Chic - Another Frenchmen spot, they have a good cuban sandwich tortilla wrap for quick late night grub 

Acme - Hit it at the right time, hardly any line on a late Sunday afternoon. Had 2 dozen chargriiled, so good

Cafe Du Monde - also no line after Acme so grabbed a quick bag of beignets

Ruby Slipper - Had pecan pie stuffed fench toast and the benedict trio with pork debris, fried chicken and shrimp tasso, excellent

 

Also hit a number of various bars for drinks but nothing special. Was actually the first trip I've made to NOLA where I didnt hit up Bourbon street but didnt even care. With the bayou classic in town that weekend, it was probably packed anyway and not worth the effort

[VABuckeye 2,472]

GW Fins should be added to the list as should Stanley if only for Eggs Stanley for breakfast with a screwdriver.

Acme line isn't always horrible.  Chargrilled oysters are so freaking good there.

[4th&Five 41,517]

Just booked a New Years trip. Hoping the Horns follow. Either way I’ll be drunk, full and happy. 

[Zepol87 9,185]

Just booked a New Years trip. Hoping the Horns follow. Either way I’ll be drunk, full and happy. 

I am doing the same. Shit changed with work so I am taking off the whole week and plan to be in NO from the 31st to the 4th. Love this place can't fucking wait

[immamac 42,837]

Me and scdaedae will be there as well. Surly dinner??

[kevwun 15,764]

We are going in January with a big group for the birthday of one of my wife's friends.  Will be around Magazine St a lot.  I know about Sucre, Shaya, Domenica, District Donuts and La Petite in that area.  Any other good places to eat?  What bars or other things to do in the area?  Probably won't go anywhere super nice on this trip because of the group.

Edited November 30, 2018 by kevwun

[PsychMike 1,545]

1 hour ago, kevwun said:

We are going in January with a big group for the birthday of one of my wife's friends.  Will be around Magazine St a lot.  I know about Sucre, Shaya, Domenica, District Donuts and La Petite in that area.  Any other good places to eat?  What bars or other things to do in the area?  Probably won't go anywhere super nice on this trip because of the group.

Seems obvious, but hit the Sazerac bar before Domenica, since they're in the same hotel (Roosevelt). I love the chargrilled oysters at Drago's, may wanna give 'em a try.

[kevwun 15,764]

That's a different Domenica location.  Their location on Magazine St is their original one I think.

[Napoleon 8,661]

After last night football game, there might be some NOLA restaurants serving Humble Pie.

[4th&Five 41,517]

[Zepol87 9,185]

5 hours ago, immamac said:

Me and scdaedae will be there as well. Surly dinner??

In

[Reagan1k 3,024]

5 hours ago, kevwun said:

We are going in January with a big group for the birthday of one of my wife's friends.  Will be around Magazine St a lot.  I know about Sucre, Shaya, Domenica, District Donuts and La Petite in that area.  Any other good places to eat?  What bars or other things to do in the area?  Probably won't go anywhere super nice on this trip because of the group.

May or may not work if you are having to stick with a group but every time I know I'll be around Magazine and have time to kill, I call ahead to Aidan Gill and make an appointment for at least a shave  and usually a haircut too. 

Old school barbers take pride in their work....its a throwback and not in a phony way.  They're playing old vinyl jazz and blues on a vintage turntable.  Classic playboys and old hunting/fishing journals to read in the waiting area.   Shave lasts damn near an hour with alternating hot and cold towels and attention to detail.  They even offer you a whiskey or Guinness when you're done.

[kevwun 15,764]

I wouldn't mind trying that in the future, but I will pretty much just be along for the ride on this one as far as stuff like that.  It's a surprise 40th birthday party weekend with a herd of women, so I will just be content to drink and eat well.  I haven't spent a lot of time in the Magazine St. area, so I don't have a list of places I can recommend like normal.

Edited November 30, 2018 by kevwun

[ERhine 1,894]

Need options for Sunday Jazz Brunch. Commander’s doesn’t have any availability when we’re in town.

[Skipper 6,128]

What are people seeing for Sugar Bowl?  Not a ton of options on Opentable. Currently have a few tables at Mr. B's.  

[hobbs 243]

We are going in January with a big group for the birthday of one of my wife's friends.  Will be around Magazine St a lot.  I know about Sucre, Shaya, Domenica, District Donuts and La Petite in that area.  Any other good places to eat?  What bars or other things to do in the area?  Probably won't go anywhere super nice on this trip because of the group.

Not fancy, but damn good:

Casamento's
Company Burger

Bouligny Tavern - great bar on Magazine

Pizza Domenica on Magazine is the pizza offshoot of the original Domenica in the Roosevelt.

[South Austin 52,454]

15 hours ago, Skipper said:

What are people seeing for Sugar Bowl?  Not a ton of options on Opentable. Currently have a few tables at Mr. B's.  

Haven't looked at NYE yet, but just booked for Dec. 30 at Compere Lapin.  Had no trouble getting a table at a decent hour.

[South Austin 52,454]

13 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Haven't looked at NYE yet, but just booked for Dec. 30 at Compere Lapin.  Had no trouble getting a table at a decent hour.

And was able to get a table at Cochon for NYE.

[DaysOff 7,947]

Nobody goes there anymore.

[South Austin 52,454]

Just now, DaysOff said:

Nobody goes there anymore.

[Skipper 6,128]

41 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Haven't looked at NYE yet, but just booked for Dec. 30 at Compere Lapin.  Had no trouble getting a table at a decent hour.

Yeah, I can't fly in until the morning of the 1st.  Currently have Mr. B's for lunch and Willa Jean for Brunch on the 2nd.

[South Austin 52,454]

5 minutes ago, Skipper said:

Yeah, I can't fly in until the morning of the 1st.  Currently have Mr. B's for lunch and Willa Jean for Brunch on the 2nd.

Silly question, but does Willa Jean serve Bloody Mary's?  Online menu doesn't provide drink info.

[ballrific 215]

also flying in on the 1st for the sugar.  Will be with a couple of kids, any hotel recs with easy access to the dome?  Not sure we want to stay in the quarter with kids and drunk dawg fans.  I've stayed in a few places off/away from Bourbon but If i recall there's mostly just airbnbs in the garden district, etc...but it's been a while.

[South Austin 52,454]

4 minutes ago, ballrific said:

also flying in on the 1st for the sugar.  Will be with a couple of kids, any hotel recs with easy access to the dome?  Not sure we want to stay in the quarter with kids and drunk dawg fans.  I've stayed in a few places off/away from Bourbon but If i recall there's mostly just airbnbs in the garden district, etc...but it's been a while.

Pickins are slim for New Years. We’re staying at The Cambia, and friends are staying at the Ace. Both around Lafayette Square, away from The Quater. About a 20 minute walk from the Superdome.

[Mez2 4,023]

21 hours ago, ERhine said:

Need options for Sunday Jazz Brunch. Commander’s doesn’t have any availability when we’re in town.

I'm in. 

[Skipper 6,128]

52 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Silly question, but does Willa Jean serve Bloody Mary's?  Online menu doesn't provide drink info.

I haven't been - just have heard good things.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19,100]

Lots of cheap and great options.

 

Parkway or Mahoneys for Po boys.

Felix’s or Acme for oysters (including really good chargrilled) and gumbo.

 

And here’s a surprise - Remoulade. The casual creole offspring of Arnauds. And it’s not where you’d expect something good like this - right on Bourbon st. Classic dishes, low price, nice place.

Casamento's for oysters >>>>> Acme and Felix. 

 

 

 sorry for the signature. New phone. I'll turn it off. Sigh.

 

 

 

[South Austin 52,454]

9 minutes ago, Skipper said:

I haven't been - just have heard good things.

Booked New Years Day brunch there. Will report back.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19,100]

So a friend of mine from college has a number of bars and restaurants in NOLA. I always recommend those.

Sylvain
Longway Tavern
Barrel Proof
Meauxbar
Cavan

[ERhine 1,894]

I'm in. 

I know.

[GreenspointTexas 9,598]

Ramos Gin Fizzes at Sazerac Bar

 

6 or 7 of those will be my pregame

 

Tip: always order two at a time for yourself. The waiter or bartender will look at you funny, but its worth it

[Redneck Mutha 7,954]

2 hours ago, South Austin said:

Silly question, but does Willa Jean serve Bloody Mary's?  Online menu doesn't provide drink info.

Yes.  Full bar.  Bloody mary is solid there.

[South Austin 52,454]

Sugar Bowl trip food itinerary:

Sunday:  dinner at Compère Lapin

Monday: brunch at Atchafalaya, dinner at Cochon

Tuesday: brunch at Willa Jean, will grab dinner grub at Superdome

 

[Paco 1,934]

It's New Orleans. I'm pretty sure you can get a bloody Mary at St Louis cathedral.

[FigurelliPwC 115]

NYE dinner options - Luke, Delmonico Steakhouse, or Meril?  We reserved a late lunch at NOLA on game day.