Bennachin brings West African cuisine to the Big Easy. Bennachin serves up generous portions of more than 50 menu items, including vegetarian fair. Stop by and try the Kone Ni Makondo while enjoying the friendly, inviting atmosphere. 1212 royal st. • 522-1230
AMERICAN 
Bombay Club delights with Creole food, New Orleans jazz music and an intimate French Quarter ambiance. This is the kind of charming venue where you can enjoy eggplant stuffed shrimp Creole at a candlelit table for two. 830 Conti st. • 586-0972 • thebombayclub.com 
City Diner offers dishes around the clock, seven days a week that are so yummy you will always reach the bottom of the bowl. Their perfected niche is diner food, like burgers and fries, with a Southern twist. They pay close attention to detail and are driven to satisfy customers. Metairie, Harahan • citydiner.biz
Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro believes that eating out should be delicious and fun like combining pizza & pasta into one with the Pizza Pasta Bowl. Top it off with a selection of signature cheesecakes, such as the Turtle: a peanut butter cheesecake with Reese's and cookies and cream. Metairie, uptown • 593- 9955 • copelandscheescakebistro.com
Cowbell which is located right in the Riverbend is noted for their fresh ingredients and meat. Dine in the quirky atmosphere while enjoying any one of Cowbell's classics like Chicken & Waffles. 8801 Oak st. • 298-8689 • cowbell-nola.com
Daisy Dukes is a great atmosphere to grab some great Southern and Cajun food anytime of the day. Come in anytime with 24-hour service including breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are many New Orleans classics on the menu, including the Shrimp Po-Boy served with French fries, to make your mouth water. CBD, French Quarter, Metairie • daisydukesrestaurant.com
Dots Diner promises big meals made to order in a homey environment. Dot's is a local favorite when it comes to traditional American comfort food. Try the Big Dot Breakfast with a Creole Biscuit any time with 24-hour breakfast service. Metairie, Jefferson, Kenner, river ridge • dotsdiner.com
Gattuso's has been in business for nearly a decade and is well-versed when it comes to making a delicious meal. It's the kind of accommodating grill and bar that has a variety of specials, party menus and satisfying dishes like the Pulled Pork Po-Boy. 435 Huey P. Long Ave. • 368-1114 • gattusosdeli.com
Gordon Biersch is not a venue to miss. Having won bronze, silver and gold in the Great American Beer Festivals, Gordon Biersch offers a variety of decadent dinner pairings including the Bistro Steak Combo, a combination of steak medallions and crab-stuffed shrimp perfectly paired with an originally crafted beer. 200 Poydras st. • 552-2699 • gordonbiersch.com
House of Blues is the crossroad of food, art and music. Dine in at the House of Blues, delight in fresh food, including the Voodoo Shrimp, while enjoying some live tunes. As if music and food weren't enough, this restaurant is also fortunate enough to have celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez consulting on the menu. 225 Decatur st. • 529-BLuE • houseofblues.com
Huey's is a 24/7 New Orleans diner that should be on any local's go-to list. Huey's juicy burgers and fries are a must as well as specialties like shrimp etouffée and jambalaya, but the recent star of the menu is the Deep South Cobb Salad. 612 veterans Blvd. • 309-2477 • hueysneworleans.com
Joey K's is not the place to serve a skimpy plate, so prepare for a full plate of Louisiana style-cooking in the heart of the Garden District. Joey K's is a staple on Magazine Street for a classic Po-Boy as well as their Shrimp Magazine. 3001 Magazine st. • 891-0997 • joeyksrestaurant.com
Juicy Lucy's With some of the juiciest burgers in Mid-City, Juicy Lucy's doesn't serve just any regular burger - these classic American patties are stuffed with cheese, bacon, mushrooms and more. Though ordering a regular patty is perfectly fine, try one of the stuffed burgers like the True Breeze Burger. Mid-City, Metairie • 598-5044 • msjuicylucy.com
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is an old-school neighborhood restaurant that serves Sunday Brunch in addition to the regular menu of po-boys, pizzas, and pastas. Dining at Katie's means becoming part of Katie's family. So come try the Legend Po-Boy, the name speaks for itself. 3701 Iberville st. • 488-6582 • katiesinmidcity.com
Manning's Restaurant mixes food and football in this upscale setting. As a sportsthemed restaurant, Manning's offers a range of high-end pub dining like their own Archie Burger. Make sure to reserve a seat in the "end zone" and bring an appetite for food and football. 519 Fulton st. • 593-8118 • harrasneworleans.com
Phil's Grill is a family owned joint with endless burger combinations for the true burger lover. Build your own burger, and choose from options such as herb spread goat cheese, garlic aioli, pineapple rings, fried eggs, avocado ranch dressing and much more! Metairie, Harahan • phils-grill.com
Spudly's Super Spuds is famous for serving baked potatoes large and loaded enough to be a full meal. Toppings range from bacon bits to cheese and sour cream, to seafood choices including crabmeat, crawfish and shrimp featured on Spudly's Super Duper Spud. Stocked with a friendly staff, Spudly's allows the imagination to run wild with potatoes. 2609 Harvard Ave. • 455-3250 • spudlys.com
Ted's Frostop brought new life back to the All-American burger stand by reinstalling the iconic Frostop mug sign right side up. That nostalgia is accentuated by the personable staff and wonderful comfort foods of this South Claiborne locale. Burgers and red beans and rice highlight the menu, but don't forget to order your own frosty root beer float. 3100 Calhoun st. • 861-3615
Willie Mae's Scotch House Winner of the America's Classic Award from the James Beard Foundation, Willie Mae's serves up some of the best fried chicken in the country. Couple that with the cozy atmosphere, and it's just like eating with the family. Also be sure to try their smothered veal and cornbread. 2401 st. Ann st. • 822-9503
ASIAN
Chiba puts a New Orleans twist on traditional Japanese dishes, incorporating Creole spices and local flavors with shrimp and seafood dishes. Make sure to try the Satsuma Strawberry Scallop Roll, a dish not found anywhere else but Chiba. Join Chiba also for happy hour daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 8312 Oak st. • 826-9119 • chiba-nola.com
Five Happiness serves traditional Chinese cuisine like the featured dish, Grilled Shrimp with Cold Noodles. After remodeling, Five Happiness is definitely one of the nicest sit-down dinner Chinese restaurants in the area. Five Happiness welcomes customers with a large menu and great quality food. 3511 s. Carrolton Ave. • 482-3935 • fivehappiness.com
Green Tea has a menu filled with healthy Asian options including brown rice and foods prepared with vegetable oil, free of cholesterol and saturated fats. Green Tea is also prided on friendly and fast service including delivery from morning until late night. Order the Mongolian Beef for a savory and filling meal. 1116 Louisiana Ave. • 899-8005 • greenteano.com
Jazmine Café is a Riverbend Vietnamese favorite, known for good food at a great price. This modest café serves traditional noodle bowls, Vietnamese pork po-boys, and also has a vegetable friendly menu. Don't miss the Salmon Mango spring rolls. 614 s. Carrolton Ave. • 866-9301
Kakkoii Visit the newest Japanese restaurant Uptown. Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and seafood in a comfortable modern environment. Newly opened, Kakkoii will be serving old favorites and innovative menu items like the Dragon Roll. 7537 Maple st. • 570- 6440 • kakkoii-nola.com
Kyoto is a tasty Japanese restaurant that often has customers coming back for seconds and even thirds. Serving dishes like the El Guapo, Kyoto has been established as an Asian staple Uptown. Visit Kyoto to enjoy a variety of specialty rolls or something cooked up in the kitchen. 4920 Prytania st. • 891-3644 • kyotonola.com
Kyoto II offers a Japanese menu with an array of items to choose from. Try the Hanabi Roll, BBQ salmon, Tiger Eyes Roll or Ankimo Exotic for an adventurous meal, or stick with the tried and true Japanese classics. 5608 Citrus Blvd. • 818-0228
La Thai features flavors from Southeast Asia both savory and sweet with a welcoming atmosphere. For a unique Thai dish, try the Pecan Crusted LA Oyster Spinach Salad, a favorite New Orleans item with a Thai kick. 4938 Prytania st. • 899-8886 • lathaiuptown.com
Miyako Japanese Seafood and Steak House offers the unique and fun dining experience perfect for birthdays and special occasions. The Hibachi chefs keep the experience exciting along with an extensive sushi list stocked with the freshest ingredients. Miyako is currently featuring the Spicy Girl Roll. 1403 St. Charles Ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com
Sake Café knows how to deliver a blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and New Orleans flavors in an excitingly modern atmosphere. Sake Café serves unique rolls such as the Tootsie Roll, Jazz Roll and the Rising Sun Roll along with a full-service bar and a daily cocktail hour. 2830 Magazine st. • 894-0033 • sakecafeuptown.us
BARS WITH GREAT FOOD
Buffa's Lounge & Restaurant is a causal place that serves up some great comfort food. With a menu consisting of blackened redfish, red beans and rice and chorizo bean chili, no Louisianan should pass it up. Buffa's is currently featuring the Black and Bleu pasta dish. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasrestaurant.com
Crescent City Brewhouse is a mix of upscale bar food and classic Louisiana taste. The Crescent City Brewhouse is the only microbrewery located in the French Quarter serving delicious entrées like the Red Fish Ponchartrain paired with a Red Stallion Beer. 527 Decatur st. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Déjà Vu operates 24 hours in the heart of the French Quarter. They offer balcony rentals for private parties and a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Déjà Vu doesn't discriminate against time. Order a burger or breakfast dish any time of the day, like the Déjà Vu Omelet. 400 Dauphine st. • 523-1931 • dejavunola.com
Dino's Bar and Grill Just down the block from the WWII Museum, Dino's has a fun atmosphere for all comers. With its full bar and relaxed vibe, Dino's is a great place to grab a late night Bacon Cheeseburger and hang out with a large crowd of people and a jukebox. 1128 Tchoupitoulas st. • 558-0900
Hermes Bar at Antoine's Antoine's has been a staple of New Orleans since 1840 and has entertained the famous, the rich and the royal. The Hermes Bar serves delectable poboys including the Kobe Beef Cheese Burger Poboy, Oysters Rockefeller and Crabmeat Ravigote in a beautifully classic-setting. Try the Sampler plate for a little of their favorites. 713 St. Louis st. • 518-4422 • antoines.com
Huckleberry's is home of the Oyster Burger served with thick cut onion rings. Come try one during their daily happy hour from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Huckleberry's also offers an extensive catering meal for any at home event. 1821 Hickory Ave. • 305-6066 • huckleberrys.us
Industry Bar & Kitchen Has a wide selection of draft and bottled beers along with some good old American food located in the heart of the French Quarter. Chat with the friendly bartenders and enjoy Barbeque Shrimp in this open airy eatery. 240 Decatur st. • 581-6977
Jigger's Bar and Grill is known to combine sports with great food. Watch the game on one of the many flat screens while biting into a Bonnabel Burger cooked just right with cheddar cheese. 1645 Veterans Blvd. • 828-3555 • jiggersgrill.com
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant is based on a Southern California atmosphere. Put on some flipflops and order the Sesame-Crusted Jerk Chicken Salad with mango salsa and sesame dressing. 701 Tchoupitoulas st. • 523-8995 • lucysretiredsurfers.com
Pat O'Brien's is best known for its trademark drink, the Hurricane, since it was created in the 1940s. They also offer a menu of New Orleans classic dishes and some creative comfort food like the Shrimp and Grits. 718 s. Peter st. • 525-4823 • patobriens.com
Poppy's Time Out Sports Bar makes a sports-filled fun atmosphere. Poppy's serves a large number of burgers; yet, the selection grows with pizzas and sandwiches, such as the Slugger, a rye triple-decker complete with ham, turkey, bacon and American cheese. 500 Port of New Orleans Place • 247-9265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com
Rivershack Tavern has loud décor and tacky ashtrays, and earned a spot on the Food Networks' Diners; Drive-ins and Dives for their tasty dishes. Trade in a tacky ashtray for any drink and enjoy Chef Mike's lunch specials, or try out the signature Pan Seared Tuna Steak for dinner. 3449 River rd. • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com
Shamrock Bar & Grill is the place for playing darts, pool, ping-pong, air hockey, skeet ball and eating some old fashioned bar food. This Mid-City joint is all about playing games and having fun. Bring a big group, since Shamrock is one of the bigger venues in the city, and try out their bar menu, including great Spinach Dip and Chips. 4133 s. Carrollton Ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com
BBQ
McClure's BBQ prides itself on taking the time to cook excellent barbecue and not cut corners. Neil McClure, founder and general manager, has a flaming passion for cooking barbecue, and insists on ingredients made from scratch. stay tuned for new location details • 298-9434 • mccluresbarbecue.com
Moby's Bar & Grill While in Metairie, don't forget to try the BBQ at Moby's Bar and Grill. Featuring a Half Rack of Ribs, Moby's rivals many world-reknowned barbecue places throughout the country. 1535 Veterans Blvd. • 301-9378
Saucy's adds tanginess to the stable of Magazine Street restaurants with barbeque for lunch and dinner options. Their menu touts dry-rubbed BBQ ribs, Beef Brisket, Smoked Boudin and nachos to name a few. With daily lunch specials and tailgate specials available on Sundays, Saucy's is a hit on game day. 4200 Magazine st. • 301-2755 • saucysnola.com
CAFÉ
Audubon Clubhouse Café is an open airy and beautiful place to take breakfast, lunch or Sunday brunch. The menu is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, either to fill up on or just for a snack. Try the Citrus Lime Blackened Salmon Salad for a nice lunch. 6500 Magazine st. • 212-5280 • auduboininstitute.org
Apolline is unique French and creole cuisine built from Chef Matt Farmer's passion for cooking with fresh ingredients. He serves a decadent dinner and brunch menu, and this month features the Rabbit Fricassee. Also come in for wine down Wednesday, where all glasses are priced at $5 and bottles at $20. 4729 Magazine st. • 894-8881 • apollinerestaurant.com
Café Amelie is located in a beautiful historic courtyard set back from the bustle on the French Quarter streets. With a romantic atmosphere and signature cocktails, dining here is to dine in a state of bliss for the taste buds, with signature dishes like Sweet Chili rubbed ahi tuna. 912 Royal st. • 412-8965 • cafeamelie.com
Café Noma is nestled in City Park and neighbors the New Orleans Museum of Art, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoons. Café Noma offers a selection of crisp and clean dishes for lunch, including the house-cured salmon bruschetta. Enjoy some cheese and wine on the patio before browsing breathtaking artwork. 1 Collins Diboll Circle City Park • 482-1264 • cafenoma.com
Café Soule combines French cuisine with New Orleans traditions, providing a variety of dishes for breakfast lunch and dinner. Café Soule's signature dish features a Shrimp and Eggplant Pierre, cooked with a delicate cream sauce dish, crisp golden eggplant and white wine sautéed shrimp. 720 St. Louis st. • 304-4636 • cafesoule.com
EAT specializes in Cajun Creole and New Orelanian favorites served fresh. Pick from their day menu or dinner menu or Sunday brunch menu to enjoy a wide range of options spanning from classic sandwiches to Cochon with mustard greens. EAT is now featuring a specialty dish of Chicken and Dumplings. 900 Dumaine st. • 522-7222 • eatnola.com
Elizabeth's Restaurant chefs are determined to make dishes from scratch. Elizabeth's menu is filled with wonderfullycrafted sandwiches, seafood platters, poultry and more. Elizabeth's is currently featuring a Mixed Grill dish with shrimp, scallops and gulf fish. 601 Gallier st. • 944-9272 • elizabethsrestaurantnola.com
Ernst Café, Ernst seeks to embroil their patrons' palate and leave them coming back for more with their "Ernster Sandwich," Fried Green Tomatoes with Sautéed Shrimp, High Class Nachos, etoufée and more. 600 s. Peters st. • 525-8544 • ernstcafe.net
Gott Gourmet Café is featuring their Prosciutto and Asparagus Salad, which is served with arugula, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, honey balsamic dressed greens and a drizzle of truffl e oil. Apart from serving great food, Gott is also making efforts to stay green by chucking Styrofoam. 3100 Magazine st. • 373-6579 • gottgourmetcafe.com
Honey Loaf, located in the BioInnovation Center, is Canal Street's own sandwich lounge serving traditional soups, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and breakfast. The Honey Loaf is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or something sweet like the Funky Monkey bread. 1441 Canal st. • 309-1477 • thehoneyloaf.com
Mike's on the Avenue has an elegant atmosphere, yet welcomes the casual customer. Chef Mike Fennelly not only created the menu for Mike's but is also the artist behind the décor. Enjoy fresh seafood, including the Barbeque Shrimp on the menu. 628 St. Charles Ave. • 523-6700 • mikesontheavenue.com
One Restaurant & Lounge has an atmosphere that is sophisticated and sleek, but intimate. Don't miss a chance to try their Sesame and Ginger Dressed Sashimi Tuna with cucumber and avocado as well as other delectable dishes. Don't miss out on One - it will be a tasty experience. 8132 Hampson st. • 301-9061 • one-sl.com
Press It Bistrot & Automat is a European styled Café with state-of-the-art wine and beer vending, perfect for happy hour. The menu features pizza, sandwiches, and the Tatziki Beef Wrap served on pita with feta cheese, cucumber, tomato and beef slices. Stop in after work for a before-dinner snack and some socializing. 935 Gravier st. • 800-928-3960 • pressitbistrot.com
Pyramid's Café is a Middle Eastern gem tucked away in Uptown. Pyramids serves Middle Eastern goodies including falafels, hummus and lamb kabobs in a friendly and comforting environment. Try the Vegetarian Plate. 3151 Calhoun st. • 861-9602
Ur Way As a combination bar of yogurt and coffee located in a spacious Mid-City locale, Ur Way has now topped off the menu with breakfast and lunch. Break away from the regular coffee shop vibe and order a Canal Street Panini topped off with tart frozen yogurt with fruit at Ur Way. 3001 Tulane Ave. • 304-1556 • urwaynola.com Cont on Pt.2
