First, grab a delicious for lunch at Melba's on Elysian Fields. Their hot sausage and roast beef po-boys are particularly delicious. You can also get anywhere from five to 1000 chicken wings and tenders with your choice of flavor. Their different daiquiris, such as Dirty Banana and King Cake, are not to be missed. 1525 Elysian Fields Ave., 504-267-7765, melbas.com
Akasia's Café, home of "Let Us Cater For You," has some of the best lunch specials on the Westbank. Not only that, they're the perfect place to cater your next party or special event. From catfish nuggets and stuffed jalapenos to crawfish pasta and boudin balls, Akasia's is bound to have something you'll like. Give em a call! 5600 Westbank Expy., Marrero, 504-345-2563, letuscaterforyou.org
For over 20 years, Mikimoto has been serving delicious Japanese fare with Louisiana flavors. There are all kinds of special rolls, sashimi, and all kinds of other sushi specialties to choose from. They have daily lunch specials, like Chicken Katsu and Beef Teriyaki, that come with soup and a choice of pan fried or white rice. Make sure to save room for your favorite type of mochi! 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-1881, mikimotosushi.com
With locations in Des Allemandes, Galliano, and Thibodaux, Spahr's Seafood is a must stop for anyone looking for a true taste of Louisiana. All of their seafood platters and po-boys are fantastic. Not only that, their ribeye and hamburger steaks will leave your mouth watering. End your Louisiana dinner with the bread pudding with rum sauce. Multiple Locations, spahrsseafood.com
If you want the best oysters in the Big Easy, then you gotta go to Casamento's Restaurant. Get them however you want them: on the half shell, in a stew, charbroiled, on a sandwich, and more. Not only that, they have great crab claws, calamari, and catfish. Your taste buds will be swimming when you go to Casamento's. 4330 Magazine St., 504-895-9761, casamentosrestaurant.com
Finally, do you want to experience the smells and flavors of
Peru right in NOLA? Tito's Ceviche & Pisco is best known for its
fresh ceviche and delicious pisco drinks. Come out for lunch and order amazing
entrees like the Aji De Gallina or the Lomo Saltado. With a menu that mixes
elements from Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines, Tito's is as unique as
it is appetizing. 5015
Magazine St., 504-267-7612, titoscevichepisconola.com
