Originally Posted by dam1953 (Post 847407)

This is a great series of posts. Living in Ohio now, when I tell people I'm from Louisiana the assumption is I'm from New Orleans. They don't realize that there is more to LA than NO, though you NO natives would likely disagree. People also just assume I can recommend great hole in the wall NO restaurants.

I will archive this post for the numerous times a year I'm asked to recommend a NO eating establishment.

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by vpheughan (Post 847406)

ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP, SERVED TO CLASSIC ROCK"

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL ON THE B&G SITE!

Originally Posted by foreverfan (Post 847392)

I was at Kenner Seafood the other day. Love that place. Locals only. Too far out and stay out of the French Quarter because it will be over priced.


METAIRIE
Drago's Metairie 3232 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Their grilled oysters are the best. A bit expensive but worth it.

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Acme Oyster House 3000 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Quality and reasonably priced.

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All the places by the Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie are really great but they have no view of lake.

Click Here for places in Metairie. Also love New Orleans Food & Spirits, R&Os and Deanie’s Seafood (A local favorite)


NEW ORLEANS
There a ton of places. There are some really good high priced places and some reasonable places that offer outstanding food.

In New Orleans there are numerous places.

Mandina's Restaurant 3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 7011 - I love this place.
Old New Orleans style Italian and Seafood Since 1932.

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Landry's Seafood House 8000 Lake-shore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 - A bit expensive but has a great view of the Lake Pontchartrain.

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New Orleans Lakefront by Landry's

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Pick one... you can't go wrong. I've been living in New Orleans/Metairie for 60 years. :D

Drago's is a personal favorite but is a little expensive. Landry's has the view. All of them are really good and eaten at all of them many times. If I were taking someone to New Orleans, I go with the view.



And don't forget:

Charlie's Steak House There is nothing fancy about Charlie's Steak House, just a great steak and a great time.
Opens at 5pm with weird hours.

YOU DON'T ASK FOR A MENU AT CHARLIE'S UNLESS IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME, AND THAT'S WHEN EVERYBODY LAUGHS AT YOU. THERE IS NO MENU, JUST TELL YOUR WAITER THE SIZE AND HOW YOU WOULD LIKE IT COOKED. OH, AND WHEN IT ARRIVES, HOLD YOUR NAPKIN UP IN FRONT OF YOU SO THE SPATTERING GREASE DOESN'T RUIN YOUR SHIRT.

SERVICE AT CHARLIE'S HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT UNIQUE. MOST OF THE TIME YOUR WAITER TOLD YOU WHAT YOU WERE HAVING,
NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. THIS WORKED OUT WELL SINCE THERE WAS NO MENU. INEXPERIENCED DINERS HAVE OFTEN BEEN LEFT WITH A " WHAT JUST HAPPENED ? " LOOK ON THEIR FACE AFTER ORDERING. SOMETIMES A REGULAR CUSTOMER'S FOOD WOULD SHOW UP BEFORE THEY EVEN KNEW THEY HAD ORDERED. THERE WAS LOTS OF HUMOR, MOSTLY DEADPAN AND DRY WIT, ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP,
AND THE FREQUENT PRACTICAL JOKE.

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Simply some of the best steaks you ever ate for a reasonable price. No fluff here.
The Charlie... our thick cut 32 oz T-BONE - Easily fills 2 people. Outstanding!

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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 847394)

I recommend Café Dumonde(sp) It is a must in my book. Everyone needs a beignet.

Originally Posted by foreverfan (Post 847408)

Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means.


Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)...

Ralph's On The Park
Antoine's Restaurant
Brennan's
Galatoires Restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there. :?

One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere.

Originally Posted by foreverfan (Post 847408)

Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means.


Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)...

Ralph's On The Park
Antoine's Restaurant
Brennan's
Galatoires Restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there. :?

One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere.

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 847445)

Agreed on Galatoirs and Antoine’s. Not the best food anymore but they are true representatives of real New Orleans fine dining and have a style of service that is quickly becoming extinct.

If you want upscale Try
Costera for tapas- currently my favorite in Nola, portions are huge.

John Beshs’ Dominica at the Roosevelt for awesome upscale Italian and authentic Neapolitan pizza. Plus you just have to see the place and have a Sazerac in the Blue Room.

Alon Shayas’ Saba for Eastern Mediterranean

I got lots more just let me know